7 Food Supervillains Sabotaging Your Health: Inflammation and Foods to Avoid with Gerianne Cygan
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What if some of the foods you eat every day are quietly working against your health? Amy Hudson sits down with Gerianne Cygan to break down food supervillains that may be doing more harm than good when we ingest them. They unpack insights from the Exercise Coach Nutrition Playbook, a practical resource used with clients at Exercise Coach Studios to simplify nutrition and target three major health troublemakers: high blood sugar, systemic inflammation, and poor digestive health. Tune in to hear how identifying and removing these food supervillains can create meaningful changes in how your body...
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Fast Reps vs Slow Reps: What Science Says About Speed of Movement
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Fast reps vs slow reps: which one builds strength without raising injury risk? In this final installment of the Principles of Exercise Design Series, Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher break down one of the most misunderstood topics in training: speed of movement. They unpack what really matters when it comes to fast reps vs slow reps, why intent is more important than rushing the weight, and how smart tempo choices can improve strength without increasing injury risk. Tune in to hear how rethinking speed of movement can completely change the way you train. Amy and Dr. Fisher explain the...
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Concentrated Cardio: The Benefits of HIIT and ReHIIT Explained
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Most workouts fail not because people are lazy, but because effort is misused. Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher continue the series on the principles of exercise design. In this episode, they cover concentrated cardio and why short, high-effort intervals create bigger physiological changes than long, steady workouts. Tune in to hear how brief bursts of intensity improve cardiovascular fitness, raise metabolic rate, enhance insulin sensitivity, increase muscle blood flow, and make everyday tasks feel easier, all while taking far less time than traditional cardio. Amy and Dr. Fisher discuss...
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The Truth About a Full Body Exercise Routine: Why High Effort is Everything
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Are your workouts really making a difference, or are you just going through the motions? Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher continue the series on the principles of exercise design. In this episode, they cover the pillars of a whole effort exercise session and explain how muscle fatigue, eccentric activation, and glycogen depletion work together to build strength, improve metabolism, and deliver lasting results. Tune in to hear practical tips on how to make sure every session counts and gets you closer to your fitness goals. Amy starts by explaining the three major components of an effective...
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5 Mindset Shifts to Crush Your Fitness Resolutions in 2026
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Before you set another fitness goal this year, there’s something you need to rethink. Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher are here to wish you a happy new year and kick off 2026 with a fresh, grounded perspective on health and exercise. In this episode, they cover five mindset shifts to help you enjoy workouts, focus on real results, and create habits that actually last. If you’re ready to let go of what hasn’t worked and start 2026 with clarity, confidence, and a healthier relationship with movement, this episode is your invitation to do exactly that. Make 2026 your healthiest year yet! ...
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Benefits to Strength Training: Top 5 Episodes of the Year Reviewed
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What do the most listened-to strength episodes of 2025 reveal about how you train? Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher look back at the most-watched and downloaded episodes of 2025. In this episode, they break down the top 5 most downloaded conversations, reveal their favorite moments from the season, and revisit the insights that resonated most with listeners. They cover why strength training works for everyone, how to lose fat without sacrificing muscle, and why safe, sustainable workouts are the real long-term investment. Amy starts by revealing the most downloaded and watched episodes of the...
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The Science and Application of Exercise Choice and Exercise Order
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Does the order of your exercises actually matter? Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher continue the Series on the Principles of Exercise Design. In this episode, they explain how to structure your exercises for maximum strength and muscle growth. They cover why multi-joint movements deliver the biggest results and how to create a routine that is safe, efficient, and effective for real-world performance. Whether you want to maximize gains, avoid injury, or finally feel confident in your workouts, this episode gives you the insights to build routines that actually work. Dr. Fisher starts by...
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Workout and Recovery Secrets That Actually Work
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Are you sabotaging your strength gains without realizing it? Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher continue the Series on the Principles of Exercise Design. In today’s episode, they break down the concept of inroading, explain how every workout triggers both fatigue and adaptation, and reveal why recovery is just as important as effort. They cover how to maximize strength gains, avoid plateaus, optimize training frequency, and use your body’s natural recovery cycle to build lasting progress. Dr. Fisher explains how inroading works. It’s the immediate fatigue you feel when a muscle is pushed...
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Maximize Your Gains with Proper Muscle Fiber Recruitment
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Are you activating all the muscle fibers in your workout, or are you leaving gains on the table? Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher continue their deep dive into the Principles of Exercise Design. In today’s episode, they break down muscle fiber recruitment; why it matters, how your body decides which fibers to use, and what that means for your strength. They cover the Size Principle, the importance of continuous muscular loading, and how to structure your workout to reach the fibers that actually drive growth and performance. Dr. Fisher explains the All-or-Nothing theory and why your muscles...
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Warming Up: Do You Really Need a Warm-Up Exercise Before Strength Training?
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Do you really need to warm up before a strength training workout? Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher kick off a brand-new series titled Principles of Exercise Design. In this series, they’ll break down the key components that make every workout safer, more effective, and better aligned with your goals. In today’s episode, they explore one of the most debated topics in fitness: the warm-up. You’ll learn what science says about warming up, when it’s truly necessary, and why strength training might already include everything your body needs to prepare. Tune in to hear how understanding the...
info_outlineThe most dangerous fat in your body isn’t the kind you can see—it’s the kind you can’t. In this episode, Amy Hudson and Dr. Fisher explain why strength training is the best way to eliminate visceral fat. They cover why visceral fat is so dangerous, how to tell if you’re at risk, and the proven strategies to fight back with strength training and nutrition.
Tune in to learn how strength training, smarter nutrition, and simple lifestyle choices can lower inflammation, improve body composition, and protect your health for years to come.
- Dr. Fisher starts by differentiating visceral and subcutaneous fat. Subcutaneous fat sits right under the skin, while visceral fat builds up around vital organs.
- Amy explains why visceral fat is called “toxic fat.” It doesn’t just sit quietly in your body—it releases pro-inflammatory cytokines that mimic an infection or injury response. This keeps your body in a harmful state of constant inflammation.
- Is it possible to control where you gain fat? Dr. Fisher highlights that you can’t choose where fat goes, but you can control how much total fat you carry.
- Why age makes visceral fat worse. According to Dr. Fisher, a younger person may carry extra weight with less visceral fat, but as decades pass, that internal fat tends to build up.
- How to estimate your visceral fat levels. A simple check is comparing your waist to your height—if your waist is more than half your height, it may signal too much visceral fat.
- Amy and Dr. Fisher agree that strength training is a game changer for visceral fat. It helps lower visceral fat, improve metabolism, and reshape your body composition.
- Dr. Fisher highlights how strength training fights inflammation. It reduces fat stores and directly combats the harmful cytokines visceral fat releases. That means lifting weights is about more than muscle—it’s about protecting your internal health.
- Why strength matters more than the scale. Research shows that stronger people, even if overweight, often have inflammation levels similar to lean, fit individuals. Building strength protects you even when weight loss feels slow.
- Amy explains the power of small lifestyle choices. By improving nutrition and adding resistance exercise, you reduce visceral fat, cut down inflammation, and preserve muscle.
- Why exercise is about more than fat loss. Amy points out that training lowers overall inflammation, not just body fat. This helps set you up for healthier years ahead, no matter your current size.
- Learn about the “skinny fat” phenomenon. Even lean-looking people may carry hidden visceral fat, which is just as dangerous as visible obesity. That’s why strength training and good nutrition matter for everyone, regardless of appearance.
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