42) How to Excel at Fitness & Make Your Commitment Feel Easy
Mind & Muscle
In this episode, Chelsy discusses the importance of placing oneself in a coaching container, particularly a 90-day program, to facilitate deep transformation in fitness and mindset. She emphasizes the significance of understanding the reasons, science, and psychology behind actions, the role of mistakes in learning, and how momentum creates motivation. Chelsy also delves into the science of myelination and how it relates to building skills and neural pathways, ultimately leading to lasting change. TAKEAWAYS: Coaching containers provide a focused environment for transformation. Understanding...
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41) How to Set Realistic Expectations as a Coach (Stop People-Pleasing Your Clients)
Mind & Muscle
Join Chelsy Barber as she shares her insights on how coaches, trainers, and mentors can create empowering and enjoyable experiences for their clients. She discusses the importance of pre-framing realistic expectations, encouraging open communication, and being honest about the challenges of the fitness journey. Chelsy emphasizes the need to normalize the uncomfortable parts of the process and to build a strong foundation for long-term transformation, ultimately leading to better outcomes for both coaches and clients. TAKEAWAYS Chelsy emphasizes the importance of creating seamless client...
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40) The Top 5 Mistakes You're Making in Your Fitness Journey & How to Solve Them All
Mind & Muscle
In this episode, Chelsy Barber discusses the top five mistakes people make in their fitness journeys and provides actionable solutions to overcome them. The conversation emphasizes the importance of learning effective techniques before seeking efficiency, starting small to avoid burnout, the necessity of lifting heavier weights, the value of asking for help, and how to manage guilt and avoidance when workouts are missed. Chelsy encourages listeners to be intentional in their fitness approach to achieve long-term success. TAKEAWAYS: Trying to be efficient before learning how to be effective is...
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39) Are We Going to Have Another Baby?!
Mind & Muscle
In this episode, Chelsy Barber discusses her and her husbands journey of deciding whether to have more children, reflecting on societal pressures, personal experiences, and the dynamics of family life. She shares her thoughts on the impact of her upbringing as one of four siblings compared to her husband's experience as an only child, and how these backgrounds influence their family decisions. Chelsy also touches on the challenges of balancing career aspirations with family responsibilities, especially in the context of self-employment. TAKEAWAYS: Chelsy feels relieved after making a...
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38) When Woo-woo meets Biological Systems: How I Process Thoughts & Emotions for Ultimate Wealth
Mind & Muscle
In this conversation, Chelsy Barber explores the intricate relationship between thoughts, emotions, and the biological systems that govern our experiences. She discusses her journey through applied psychology, neuro-linguistic programming, and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of language, social constructs, and the layers of self-awareness. Chelsy shares her methods for metabolizing life experiences, navigating body image, and managing family relationships, ultimately advocating for a duality of acceptance and awareness in our emotional lives. TAKEAWAYS: The nervous system's role...
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37) Struggling to Pick a Fitness Program that Actually Works? Listen to This.
Mind & Muscle
In this episode, Chelsy Barber discusses how to choose the tailored to individual needs. She emphasizes the importance of understanding personal goals, workout frequency, and motivation styles. Chelsy also highlights the significance of experience and effective execution in fitness, encouraging listeners to start small and build their fitness journey over time. The conversation aims to alleviate the confusion surrounding fitness choices and promote a sustainable approach to health and wellness. TAKEAWAYS: There are many options for fitness programs, making it hard to choose. Understanding...
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36) How Neuro Linguistics Re-Educated my Brain to Solve my Depression & Anxiety
Mind & Muscle
In this episode, Chelsy Barber delves into Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), sharing her personal journey with therapy and how it led her to discover NLP as a more effective means of achieving personal growth and healing. She discusses the limitations of traditional talk therapy, her frustrations with it, and how NLP offers a different approach focused on success and solutions. Chelsy highlights the transformative effects NLP has had on her life, including improvements in her mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the principles...
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35) SOBER CURIOUS: One Year Without Alcohol & What's Next
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In this conversation, Chelsy reflects on her journey of sobriety, celebrating one year without alcohol. She discusses the motivations behind her decision, the surprising benefits she has experienced, and the impact of alcohol on her parenting and overall well-being. Chelsy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the freedom that comes with making conscious choices about drinking. She also addresses the stigma surrounding sobriety and encourages others to explore their relationship with alcohol without pressure or judgment. TAKEAWAYS: Chelsy celebrates one year of sobriety, a journey...
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34) 6 Sneaky Thought Traps Keeping You STUCK & What to do About Them
Mind & Muscle
This conversation is pulled straight from Hypefit Method, Chelsy's 90-day signature program that helps women get fit and make deep, lasting change so they can make exercise an easy non-negotiable. Get cozy and enjoy this behind the scenes breakdown Chelsy present for her clients about six common thought traps that hinder personal growth. She also offers actionable strategies to overcome them. The traps include info overload paralysis, comparison distortion, identity freeze, false uniqueness effect, illusion of control, and expectation effect. Each trap or psychological phenomenon is explored...
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33) Why I Don’t Overshare: The Real Difference Between Authenticity & Reliability In Coaching
Mind & Muscle
In this episode, Chelsy reflects on the coaching industry, focusing on the themes of authenticity and professionalism. She discusses the balance between being real and maintaining integrity in leadership roles, sharing personal experiences that highlight the importance of consistency and reliability in coaching. Chelsy emphasizes that while being authentic is valuable, it should not come at the expense of professionalism and the trust of clients. The conversation encourages coaches to reflect on their approach to authenticity and how it impacts their business and client relationships. ...
info_outlineIn this episode, Chelsy Barber delves into the concept of mind muscle connection (MMC), explaining its significance in fitness and strength training. She discusses how MMC enhances workout efficiency, prevents injuries, and fosters a deeper relationship with one's body. Chelsy shares scientific studies that support the benefits of MMC and provides practical tips for listeners to implement this concept into their training. The conversation emphasizes the importance of intentional movement and the emotional benefits of developing a strong MMC.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Mind muscle connection (MMC) is the ability to consciously contract a muscle during exercise.
- Developing MMC improves muscle recruitment and movement efficiency.
- Focusing on the mind muscle connection can prevent injuries and enhance workout enjoyment.
- Neural adaptations occur before visible muscle growth, leading to early strength gains.
- Studies show that mental imagery can significantly boost strength output.
- The sweet spot for building MMC is often with moderate loads.
- Building MMC involves starting with movement patterns before focusing on specific muscles.
- Using pauses and isolation holds can help enhance awareness and intention during workouts.
- Body scanning techniques can aid in developing a stronger MMC while making strength training feel more meditative and comfortable.
- Mind muscle connection transforms training from a mechanical process to an intentional practice.
Studies referenced:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-015-3305-7?platform=hootsuite
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1440244025000684