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Fitness Queens - Empowering your Mind & Sculpting your Body!

By: Alicia Kyrgios & Stephanie McHugh
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  • Welcome to the Fitness Queens podcast! Join your hosts, multiple fitness world champions Alicia Kyrgios & Stephanie Ayala McHugh as we explore all things female health, training, competing, mindset, and living the fitness life every day. Alicia & Stephanie share their decades of experience of studying, competing, traveling, eating, training, and most importantly, how to live the fitness lifestyle without limiting your quality of life. Join these queens of fitness as they interview industry leaders, experts, and celebrities to bring you all the greatest tips, secrets, and fitness hacks so you can look & feel your greatest, while you live your best life!
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Episodes
  • Rethinking Athletic Training: Breaking Free from Injury Cycles
    Jun 16 2024

    Join Alicia Kyrgios and Stephanie McHugh in a transformative discussion with Coach Nick McCallum on the evolution of athletic training and injury prevention. This episode dives deep into the misconceptions and routine practices that lead athletes into repetitive cycles of injury and inadequate rehabilitation. Nick emphasizes the importance of personalized assessment over generic protocols, highlighting how understanding each athlete’s unique body mechanics can lead to more effective and sustainable recovery strategies. The trio explores the critical role of identifying and addressing the root causes of pain and imbalance, rather than merely treating symptoms. By challenging traditional methods and advocating for a holistic integration of therapy and training, they shed light on how athletes can achieve better health and enhanced performance. Tune in to learn how to break free from the "loop of shit" and redefine your approach to training and recovery for optimal well-being and athletic longevity.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Embracing the Marathon: Beyond the Finish Line
    Apr 7 2024

    Join Alicia Kyrgios and Stephanie McHugh, your world-renowned fitness champions and women's health coaches, in this effervescent episode as we illuminate the path to setting and achieving monumental fitness and personal growth goals. We’re not just about quick fixes; we’re crafting a radiant, resilient lifestyle that endures and inspires.

    Tune in as Alicia and Stephanie share their joyous and heartfelt stories from the front lines of life’s serendipitous detours – from navigating the complexities of newborn care to turning renovation chaos into a testament of strength. It’s a genuine, heart-to-heart conversation about overcoming obstacles and finding the power within to rise again, stronger and more determined.

    We also unwrap the joy of adapting when life throws us curveballs, celebrating the beauty of pivoting towards new successes when original plans take unexpected turns. It's about the exhilaration of exploring new avenues for growth, igniting passions in business, and enhancing our well-being with every step we take.

    Dive deep into the world of parenting with Alicia and Stephanie, as we balance our shimmering ambitions with the precious realities of personal life. From the trenches of postpartum recovery to the triumphs of motherhood and health, we share our most intimate experiences, laughter, challenges, and victories.

    This episode is your invitation to a celebration of growth, resilience, and visionary goal-setting. Alicia and Stephanie invite you to join us on an unforgettable journey of embracing life's marathon with joy, grace, and a touch of sparkle. Let’s stride into a future of achievements, together, with confidence and flair.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Hindsight in Fitness: Lessons We Wish We Knew From the Start
    Jan 12 2024

    Join us as your hosts delve into the valuable lessons they wish they knew at the beginning of their fitness journeys. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of insights and revelations, shedding light on common fitness myths and misconceptions.

    Alicia and Stephanie kick off the discussion by revisiting the evolving landscape of fitness science, underscoring the significance of a results-driven approach that harmonizes scientific knowledge with real-world outcomes. They share their transformative experiences of focusing not just on lifting weights but mastering the art and intention behind each exercise.

    The conversation takes a deep dive into the mental aspect of fitness. The hosts open up about their initial pursuit of quick results and how their perspectives evolved to appreciate the importance of a holistic, long-term approach. They emphasize the power of mindset in fitness, discussing how training the mind is as crucial as training the body.

    Recovery, often sidelined in fitness discussions, is brought to the forefront. Alicia and Stephanie challenge the pervasive 'no days off' mentality, advocating for a balanced training regime that values recovery as a key component. They also confront nutritional misconceptions, moving from carb-phobia and restrictive diets to a more enlightened and sustainable approach to food.

    Addressing the topic of body composition, the hosts question the overemphasis on scales and advocate for a broader understanding of physical progress. The episode serves as a call to action for listeners to re-examine and learn from past misconceptions, inspiring a journey of continuous learning and adaptation in fitness and health.

    Tune into "Hindsight in Fitness: Lessons We Wish We Knew From the Start" for an empowering session filled with candid stories, practical advice, and motivational insights, guiding you to a more informed and fulfilling fitness journey.

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    44 mins

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