Best Strongmommas Podcasts (2024)

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380. The Most Overlooked Cause of Your Back Pain 23:36

3h ago23:36

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Do you have persistent, nagging back pain? Not totally debilitating, but it’s just there. Maybe you’ve tried everything - getting a new mattress, changing your sleeping position, doing more yoga or seeing a chiropractor - but nothing helps and you’re beginning to feel frustrated and discouraged. How could you be doing everything right and still be …

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379. Best Indicator of Your Health? 8:22

4d ago8:22

8:22

Sometimes the most frustrating part of making healthy changes is figuring out how to measure them. There are seemingly a million different tests and measurements out there, but which ones really matter? Listener Bobbi Jo had the same question: “What is the best indicator of health? BMI? The scale? Or is it something else completely???” If you’ve ev…

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378. Ready to get back to a routine after a break? Avoid these common mistakes! 31:14

7d ago31:14

31:14

Maybe this summer hasn’t looked exactly the way you had hoped. Vacations, kids home from school, looser schedules, and just LIFE often get in the way of our healthy routines and best intentions. But with the end of summer on the horizon, the idea of a new season can feel like a fresh start. But while restarting a routine is a great goal, HOW you re…

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377. When to be Concerned About Joints “Popping & Crackling” 6:12

11d ago6:12

6:12

Of all the questions I get asked online, the most common is usually related to joint health and those pesky sounds joints make. It’s typically something like this from listener Shay: “Hey Megan, sometimes my shoulder or hip pops when doing exercises. It’s not painful, but it sounds terrible! Is there a point at which I should be concerned?” All tha…

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376. Is Sugar Really That Bad? 35:03

14d ago35:03

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Whether it’s your morning coffee - light and sweet, please - a handful of candy mid-afternoon, or that late-night bowl of ice cream, sugar has a way of sneaking into our daily diet. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, Americans consume an average of 17 teaspoons of added sugar every day. But is having a sweet tooth really that bad…

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375. Part of the “Clean Plate Club”? Here’s the Mindset Shift You NEED 8:15

18d ago8:15

8:15

“Make sure you clean your plate.” “You don’t want to waste food, do you?” “There are starving children in the world who wish they had that food.” Any of these sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. “Hi, Megan, this is Sue. I'm wondering about those of us who have been part of the “Clean Plate Club” or the “Never Waste Food” group. There are starv…

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374. Renew Your Energy with These Simple Habits (+ Ditch All-or-Nothing Thinking!) 33:08

21d ago33:08

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Sometimes the biggest obstacle to making healthy changes is just getting started. Standing at the starting line and seeing the long road ahead can feel so daunting - it feels like it’s going to require so much energy, effort and motivation. And right now you have NONE. So where do you start?? Today’s episode is probably the encouragement you need r…

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373. Is Taking Progesterone a Good Idea? 7:53

25d ago7:53

7:53

Hormone Replacement Therapy, or what’s now being referred to more often as MHT, is rising in popularity. But who should take it? Which hormones is it replacing? Who is eligible? How does it help? So many good questions! Listener Amy had another good question: “Hi, Megan, I had a hysterectomy about five years ago. I'm being told that some women take…

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372. How to Reduce Knee Pain & Build Healthy Knees for Life 30:34

29d ago30:34

30:34

At some point, all of us wrestle with knee pain. Whether we’re squatting down to pick up a kid, taking long walks or simply climbing the stairs, knee pain can seem to come out of nowhere and can completely disrupt your life. In fact, approximately 25% of adults struggle with frequent knee pain - the kind that can limit function, reduce mobility and…

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371. What to Do About Heel Pain? 7:58

1M ago7:58

7:58

At some point, aches and pains feel like a fact of life - and some can be more disruptive than others. Take foot pain, for example. What do you do when every step you take hurts? Listener Lize has this very struggle: “I have noticed that I am getting aches and pains in and around my heels. Is it plantar fasciitis? Tendonitis? What should I do about…

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370. Overcome Sugar Cravings & Processed Food Addiction 32:09

1M ago32:09

32:09

Elevated blood sugar, diabetes, high cholesterol - growing health concerns that are probably on your radar. Yet figuring out how and what to eat to help address these issues can feel so stressful and overwhelming. To help us break it down, I’ve invited Mia Rigden to join me on the podcast. Mia is an LA-based nutritionist, trained chef and the autho…

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369. Does Inflammation Affect Cortisol? 7:29

1M ago7:29

7:29

In so many ways, our bodies are like a symphony. A delicate balance of “instruments” that, when they work together, keep us functioning at our best. But what happens when part of the symphony gets out of balance? Let’s take the hormone cortisol for example. Listener Dessa asks: “I just listened to your episode on inflammation (Episode 348), and I’m…

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368. 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid that Cause Shoulder Pain 24:29

1M ago24:29

24:29

Did you know that your shoulder is the most complicated joint in your body? And probably one of those you don’t think about until something goes wrong. Frozen shoulder, impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tears - all debilitating shoulder issues, and also totally preventable. But most women are going about it all wrong. In this episode, you’ll learn…

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367. Carb Cycling, Macro Counting, Intermittent Fasting - Is It For YOU? 7:59

2M ago7:59

7:59

You don’t have to spend much time online to see lots of different nutritional strategies for fat loss. But which ones work and which ones are a waste of time? Are any of them worth the effort? Listener Courtney wondered the same thing: “I’ve been seeing a lot of programs out there that really hype up carb cycling, dialed-in macro counting and inter…

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366. Small Steps to Instantly Ease Back & Hip Pain 45:01

2M ago45:01

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Are you in need of some simple tips to instantly ease your back or hip pain? Well, you’ve come to the right place - today’s episode is going to deliver EXACTLY that! Recently, I joined Susie Pettit on the Love Your Life podcast to discuss the problem of back and hip pain. The questions that Susie asked were so good, the topics were so relevant, and…

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365. The BEST Overall Strategy for Creating a Caloric Deficit for Weight Loss 8:03

2M ago8:03

8:03

At some point we’ve probably all thought it: “just tell me what to do to lose weight! Is there a magic number? A special formula?” Listener Gina asked this very question: “How much of a calorie deficit do you have to be in to lose weight?” And as you can imagine, the answer is both simple and complex at the same time. In this quick episode I’m goin…

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364. Reverse Poor Posture & Prevent Hunching As You Age 24:44

2M ago24:44

24:44

Whether we’re sitting at our desks, hunching over our phones or slowly slumping in our chairs, bad posture has a way of catching up with us. And while it may not seem like a big deal right now, as we age poor posture can become a habit with far reaching consequences. Thankfully, it doesn’t take much for poor posture and alignment to be corrected - …

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363. Stalled Progress - Is Lifting Slow & Heavy the Answer? 7:29

2M ago7:29

7:29

Do you ever feel like your workouts have kinda stalled out? But what’s the most effective way to get out of a rut and start seeing progress? Gina finds herself in this same situation: “Hi, Megan. In a recent podcast episode, you had a guest talk about spending less time at the gym, but doing heavier weightlifting and fewer reps. I was wondering wha…

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362. The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Blood Sugars & Insulin Sensitivity 30:37

2M ago30:37

30:37

Let’s talk about diabetes. Unfortunately, diabetes is on the rise, and more and more women are wondering how to properly manage their blood sugar levels. This focus becomes even more important for women over 40. Menopausal hormone shifts can have a dramatic impact on insulin sensitivity. To help us discover more about this connection between hormon…

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361. Tips for Weight Loss After 50 - Why Is It SO HARD? 7:26

2M ago7:26

7:26

Why is it the older we get, the harder it is to lose weight? And all the things we did in our 20s, 30s and even 40s don’t seem to work for us anymore? Listener Gina has the same questions: “I’m 63, and over the last maybe six or seven years I have gained about ten to twelve pounds. I've been eating protein and produce, but I'm still struggling with…

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360. THIS is Why Your Habits are Inconsistent! 22:35

2M ago22:35

22:35

See if this sounds familiar? It’s the beginning of summer, and you’re ready for a fresh new start! It’s time to make some changes so you can feel really good in a swimsuit! So you make a plan: 30 minute workout 5 days a week; more salads and less snacks; 8 glasses of water each day; a 20 minute walk after dinner; evening wind down and earlier bedti…

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359. How I Eat Over 100g of Protein in a Day 8:27

2M ago8:27

8:27

PROTEIN. All the health and fitness experts tell us we should be eating more, more, more! But trying to fit 100+ grams of protein into your day can feel daunting. Listener Jamie feels the same way: “You're always talking about ‘Eat Your PROs’ and produce is easy, but I want to be eating more protein. Can you give us some other options for protein b…

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358. At a Crossroads - Does Your LIFE Actually Depend on Lifting Weights? 32:04

3M ago32:04

32:04

As we get older, it’s easy to look around and think the chance to change our fitness has passed us by. That in our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, we have missed the opportunity to get strong and now have to just “settle” for what we have. But nothing could be further from the truth! Meet Rachel Cosgrove - one of the most influential trainers and strengt…

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357. List of the Best Supplements for Aging Women 7:47

3M ago7:47

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In the confusing world of supplements - and influencers touting their miraculous benefits - it’s hard to know what’s worth taking and what you should skip. Listener Lynn asks: “I would like to know what supplements you recommend for a healthy 76-year-old to take other than a multivitamin and a probiotic? Thanks!” In this quick episode we’ll talk al…

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356. Is Stress Silently Killing You? 31:31

3M ago31:31

31:31

So often stress can feel mental and emotional - but the reality is stress can take a physical toll on your body and health, as well. When you’re stressed, your body unleashes a domino effect of internal reactions to help you manage and overcome the perceived threat. But what happens when you can’t turn the stress off? In this episode we’re going to…

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355. Weighted Vests - Gimmicky Gadget or Worth the Investment? 7:41

3M ago7:41

7:41

You’ve probably seen it on social media - influencers and fitness buffs touting the benefits of weighted vests. But are they worth the hype? Listener Sandra asks: “I have a question about weighted vests, and in particular, walking with a weighted vest. I'm seeing more of it on social media from different trainers about using a weighted vest. So I w…

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354. Osteoporosis & Bone Loss in Women - The Tips You Need NOW 30:40

3M ago30:40

30:40

Bone Density. Osteopenia. Osteoporosis. While these may sound like your grandmother’s conditions, the truth is bone loss BEGINS in midlife. In fact, you can lose up to 20% of your bone density during midlife, leaving you vulnerable to fractures and serious injury even earlier than you might think. The good news is taking steps NOW can help prevent …

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353. Hip or Back Pain - Could Stretching Be the Wrong Solution? 8:15

3M ago8:15

8:15

Have you ever tried to tackle pain or tightness with stretching, only to feel like it just made things worse? Listener Donna has had a similar experience. She asks: “I've been suffering with hip pain for about three months now, and it's stopping me doing any kind of exercise because it just seems to flare it up. I'm wondering if your hip and back p…

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352. Simple Relief for Sciatica Pain 28:12

3M ago28:12

28:12

If you’ve ever experienced sciatica - that firey pain that radiates down your leg, often coupled with tingling, numbness, and a deep throbbing pain in the hip socket - then you know first hand how debilitating it can be. In fact, you’re not alone - it’s estimated that 40% of adults will experience sciatic pain at some point in their lives. This wee…

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351. Feeling Alone & Unsupported Through Menopause? 7:01

3M ago7:01

7:01

As women, through so many stages of our lives we have to wrestle with a hormonal roller coasters. From puberty to pregnancy - both pre-natal and post-natal - to the intense fluctuations of perimenopause and menopause, it can be a wild ride. And this new, unknown season of life can feel pretty overwhelming - and often lonely. Listener Dessa asks: “H…

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350. How to Deal with Negative Thoughts About Aging & Menopause 29:47

4M ago29:47

29:47

Aging gets such a bad rap!! For too long, there has been such a stigma for women around getting older, getting gray hairs, going through menopause… almost like as women, our value and our self worth begins to diminish and dwindle with each passing year. Katie Fogarty is joining us on the podcast this week. She’s the host of A Certain Age Podcast an…

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349. Is This Popular New Supplement Great for Bones, Muscles & Gut Health? 6:07

4M ago6:07

6:07

Everybody’s looking for the wonder pill - a simple supplement that will dramatically improve your health in pill form. Colostrum is fairly new in the supplement space, and it’s rapidly gaining popularity for its claims on improving immunity, gut health and even bone and muscle health. Is colostrum worth the try or is it just another “snake oil”? In…

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348. Inflammation & Joint Pain Totally Reversed (No Medication!) 26:06

4M ago26:06

26:06

So often, when faced with joint pain, chronic inflammation or even a Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, women are given very few treatment options. It’s usually prescription medication and hope for the best. But what if there was more you could do? Liz Revilla joins me again on the show this week, and she has personally dealt with all of this. However…

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347. What Constitutes a “Splurge” In Your Nutrition Plan? 10:00

4M ago10:00

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When you start changing your nutrition habits and shifting the way you eat, one of the biggest challenges can be figuring out when and how to splurge responsibly. You don’t want to get off track, but you also want some fun mixed in with all the nutritious food you’re eating. Listener Corie has this same question: “Hey Megan, my question is in respo…

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346. SIMPLE Fitness Plan to Shape Up For Summer 27:00

4M ago27:00

27:00

We are well into spring - the days are longer, the temps are warmer, and summer is just around the corner! But with summer on the horizon, it’s natural to start thinking about our fitness - am I ready to tackle all the fun things summer has in store, and feel good doing it? Last week we kicked off a 2-part Summer Shape Up series with a solid, susta…

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345. Stuck at a Desk? Tips for a Sore Back & Hips! 7:56

4M ago7:56

7:56

It’s no surprise that spending hours sitting at your desk can wreak havoc on your body. Back pain, hip discomfort, tight hamstrings, aching shoulders, neck pain - it can really make your daily life miserable. Listener Carolyn has this very problem: Hi, Megan. I’m having some lower back issues and hip problems. What you would recommend for those of …

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344. SIMPLE Nutrition Tips to Shape Up for Summer 21:25

4M ago21:25

21:25

It’s that time of year again! Winter is officially over, Easter is behind us, and we naturally start thinking about summer. The vacations! The adventures! The longer days and time outdoors! However, those warm summer days can also bring up some dread. “Where’s my body at? Am I in as great of shape as I could be going into summer? Will I be able to …

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343. Train Smarter: How to WISELY Push Yourself 8:16

4M ago8:16

8:16

When it comes to working out, doing too much or too little is often tricky line to walk. How do you know when to push yourself? When should you take things easy? That line becomes even more challenging when you’re dealing with an ongoing medical condition. Listener Wendy asks: “Hey, Megan. I have a question regarding health conditions. I have been …

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342. Menopause Weight Gain Was Her Wake Up Call 32:02

4M ago32:02

32:02

See if this sounds familiar? You make pretty good food choices, and eat healthy-ish on and off, but don’t really focus on your nutrition. And then one day you wake up and realize things have changed, and suddenly your body is different. It holds weight differently, and in different places, and you’re battling new things like brain fog. Julie spent …

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341. Choosing a Protein Supplement - Is It Right for You? 7:38

5M ago7:38

7:38

Protein. The nutritional powerhouse that helps build muscle, stabilize blood sugar and keep you feeling full between meals. But sometimes getting the recommended amount of protein into your daily diet can feel challenging. Enter protein powders - a seemingly simple quick fix to help fill the protein gap when you just can’t seem to get enough from f…

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340. EASY Strategy for Boosting (Peri-) Menopausal Metabolism 18:16

5M ago18:16

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As we get older, and especially a we enter midlife, it can feel like our metabolism is decreasing while our mid-section is increasing. But that’s just what happens when we hit middle age - it’s inevitable, right? What if I were to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way. And the solution is so much simpler than you might think! Meet my friend …

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339. Balance Training? Avoid These Mistakes! 7:37

5M ago7:37

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Have you ever started an exercise and realized pretty quickly that things were a little wobbly? What do you do when your balance won’t let you execute a movement the way you should? Podcast listener Laura found herself in this very situation: “My question has to do with balance exercises. When your balance is not as good as it should be, is it best…

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338. Menopause: Could This ACTUALLY Be Your Window of Opportunity? 28:36

5M ago28:36

28:36

Menopause. Just the word can strike dread in the hearts of women of any age. It’s the beginning of the end! The time when things go haywire and your body starts to fall apart! But it doesn’t have to be that way. Meet Donna Klassen, the CEO and co-founder of Let’s Talk Menopause, a national nonprofit organization that is invested in helping women ge…

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337. Manage Your Blood Sugars! Quick Tips for Diabetes & Pre-Diabetes 8:33

5M ago8:33

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About 38 million Americans have diabetes - that’s about 1 in 10 - and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Listener Andrea is one of them, and asks: “I was wondering if you have any podcasts on nutrition and diabetes. I have type two, and I'm really struggling. Thanks.” Let me preface this by saying that Type 2 diabetes is a medical c…

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336. The All-or-Nothing Sabotage: Secret HACKS Eliminate it for Good 18:06

5M ago18:06

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We’ve all been there. Whether it’s January’s “new year, new me” excitement, or in the spring as we’re staring down swimsuit season, we’ve all reached the point where we’re ready to make BIG CHANGES. We’re going to workout 30 minutes a day. We’re going to track our calories or macros and skip the splurges. And all our best intentions usually last a …

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335. How to Stop Feeling Like a Failure 7:45

5M ago7:45

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It is so easy to look at our choices and see all the things we wish we were doing better. So how do we celebrate the things we’re actually doing well? Listener Lisa had this same question: “Can you give some examples of celebrating victories, and how to stay in a positive mindset, especially with nutrition? I feel like anytime I slip up and eat som…

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334. I Walked 66 Miles Without Any Foot Pain: Here’s How 21:44

5M ago21:44

21:44

You probably don’t think twice about your feet - until they’re in pain and preventing you from going about your daily life. The reality is foot pain - whether from bunions, planter fasciitis, neuromas, shin splints, or any one of dozens of other issues - prevents millions of women from enjoying adventures and major life events. And surprisingly, ju…

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333. Training Your “Cardio Zones” for a Healthy Cardiovascular System 8:17

6M ago8:17

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“Hi, Megan. I love your podcast. Thank you so much for the good advice that you always communicate in such a clear way. I'm wondering if you can tell me how much time you recommend spending in each of the cardio zones each week. Thanks so much for your help with this.” Cardio zones - what are they, how do you reach them, and should we even be worri…

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332. Splurging, Mindless Snacking & Stress Eating: Your Biggest Nutrition Struggles Solved! 21:35

6M ago21:35

21:35

Without a doubt, the most common questions I get asked are about nutrition. The women I talk to usually have a pretty good grasp on the things they SHOULD be eating. The challenge comes with getting a handle on what they “SHOULDN’T” be eating - you know, the snacking and splurging that can sabotage the best laid plans! This week we’re doing somethi…

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331. The Optimal Workout Time for the BEST Results 8:39

6M ago8:39

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Trying to fit exercise into our busy schedules can be challenging. But should we be considering the best time of day to workout? Listener Martha asks: “Hi, Megan. I'm wondering if there's a preferred time of day to workout. Should I be working out first thing in the morning? Is there a time of day I should avoid? Is there a certain time of day spec…

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