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The Fitness Burden-Episode 6 (Why women should do CrossFit)

The Fitness Burden

Release Date: 02/25/2015

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  • Intro:
    • Justin
      • “Welcome to The Fitness Burden, I’m Justin Smiley.
    • “On today’s episode we are going to look at reasons why women should CrossFit.  I have with me a special quest Zoe Cangas, fitness enthusiast, CrossFit Coach etc.”

 

 

  • Body:
    • Topic #1 Brief summary about Zoe Cangas
      • Exercise journey, past, present, and future.  How does your current model differ from or resemble what you used to do?
    • Topic #2  Why should women CrossFit?
      • 2-3 reasons why you believe it is important for women to do more than just run on the treadmill or hop on a elliptical.
    • Topic #3  What would you say to women who are afraid to get “bulky”?  
      • I get this a lot.  “I don’t want to look like those crazy muscle-bound girls on t.v.”
    • Topic #4  Why is exercise important leading up to, during, and post a pregnancy?
      • Physical, mental, emotional health?
      • How did your nutrition change or remain the same during pregnancy?
      • Can women support a healthy baby, functioning on a paleo-esque diet?
      • With your husband being a pediatrician, did he have any recommendations for you while you were pregnant?
    • Topic #5  What advice would you offer to women out there who can’t seem to lose the ‘baby-weight’?  
      • Nutrition, exercise, lifestyle habits etc.?

 

 

  • Conclusion:

 

 

  • - Justin
    • “If you liked what you heard, please don’t forget to go over to iTunes or Stitcher and give us a 5-star rating and share us on your social media of choice.”
    • “And leave us some feedback and comments about what you liked and what you would like us to discuss on future episodes.”