Fitness & Fishnets

In this episode, Nikki chats with Muscle Activation Techniques™ Rx specialist and strength coach Jennifer Simone Schwartz about the scientific purpose behind why we have muscle and fat, as well as the physiological effects of exercise on our system.  They discuss: The metabolic properties of muscle and fat What the research says about the effects of strength training on hormone regulation and body composition  The "Goldilocks Principle" and why it's important that we get the right "dosage" of exercise to stimulate these hormones without creating excessive inflammation Why taking an individual approach to exercise that goes beyond a generic program or "pop" fitness will yield better results Connect with Jennifer Follow her on Instagram @jennifer_simone_schwartz Visit her website impactyourfitness.net Listen to her podcast Think Fit Be Fit Connect with Nikki: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Purchase Results Not Typical Podcast Me

In this episode, Nikki chats with strength coach Isabelle Barter about the different types of strength training equipment and what each thing is best for. They discuss: The difference between strength training with barbells, kettlebells, and dumbbells Which type of training you should start with if you are a beginner Which type of equipment is best for strength vs building muscle / hypertrophy, vs building power The best equipment to buy if you want to strength train at home Click here to sign up for Kettlebells Made Simple! To connect with Isabelle and learn more about her work: Follow her on Instagram @stronger_human Visit her website strongerhuman.com Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Purchase Results Not Typical Podcast Merch If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on iTunes. You can also support the podcast by sharing it with your

In this episode, Nikki chats with health coach and movement teacher Jordana Edelstein about what you can do to repair your relationship with food and exercise. They discuss: The difference between working hard and suffering Why developing self trust and being okay with not having all of the answers is an intrinsic part of the process How rules and restriction create more harm and don't typically lead to better health Jordana's challenges with body image and what she's done to redefine her own relationship to movement and nutrition To connect with Jordana and learn more about her work: Follow her on Instagram @jordanaedelstein Subscribe to her podcast The Movement Diaries Visit her website jordanaedelstein.com Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Enroll in Kettlebells Made Simple Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Purchase Results Not Typical Podcast Merch If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leav

In this episode, Nikki chats with yoga teacher Monica Bright about navigating pain or injury in your yoga practice.   They discuss:   - Myths about the relationship between pain and injury - Why even though yoga is thought of as therapeutic, not all yoga poses or styles are appropriate when you have pain or injury - How to have grace for yourself if you have pain or an injury and are unable to do as much as you would like - Monica's recent experience with frozen shoulder and what she's learned from it about navigating these types of long term injuries - Why modification and props are not a sign of weakness   ...and more! To connect with Monica and learn more about her work: Visit her website enhanced-body.com Follow her on Instagram @monicacbright Learn more about her online studio The Alliance Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Join the Total Package Membership and take cl

In this interview, Nikki chats with health coach Linsey Levy about why we need to take a more individualized approach to our health and nutrition. They discuss: The problem with following celebrity diets or looking at celebrities as authorities in nutrition and fitness Why the all or nothing approach or dramatic changes to one's are unsustainable and what works better Strategies to figure out what works for you in regards to nutrition How to move past your fear of eating certain foods or food groups. To connect with Linsey and learn more about her work: Visit her website linseylevy.com Follow her on Instagram @linseylevy Learn more about her group coaching program Satisfying Six Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Join the Total Package Membership site at gettotalpackage.com Finally, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on iTunes. You

In this bonus episode of Results Not Typical, Nikki and Pilates teacher Allison Skewes unpack why Gwyneth Paltrow's latest commentary about her quarantine diet was so problematic and the social implications of a New York Times article about a new weight loss drug.  They discuss: Why we shouldn't normalize socially acceptable and celebrated examples of disordered eating Why you shouldn't fear carbs and why it's important to consider diet on an individual and nuanced level and not look to celebrities or pop culture for advice The classism and racist underpinnings in demonizing foods - particularly if they are more affordable Why a weight loss pill isn't a solution for weight bias Why the medical establishment needs to better distinguish between  Links Mentioned: NYT Weight Loss Drug Article Gwyneth Paltrow Article Andrew Huberman Podcast on Hunger Hormones To connect with Allison and learn more about her work: Visit her website askewpilates.com Follow her on Instagram @allison_skewes Connect with Nikki:

In this episode, Nikki chats with personal trainer Jenn Pilotti about what the current research says about cardio and how to best integrate it into your life.  They discuss: How cardio can reduce or increase anxiety depending on the individual and the type of cardio performed The correlation between cardio and better cognition How to achieve the benefits of higher intensity cardio if you are unable to or dislike running or jumping Cardio myths, including that it will reduce / limit your muscle mass or inhibit your strength if you enjoy strength training How much cardio you need and what types of cardio you need to perform to experience the benefits of cardiovascular based exercise To connect with Jenn and learn more about her work: Visit her website jennpilotti.com Buy her book BodyMindMovement Sign up for a free online course with Jenn Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode: Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on instagram @naablevy Joi

In this interview, Nikki chats with strength coach Travis Pollen, PhD and yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings about how to incorporate strength training into a yoga practice. They discuss: How strength training can make advanced yoga poses feel easier and may reduce the experience of pain and injury How much load or weight you need to lift to experience the full benefits of strength training How to get started strength training and balance it with a pre-existing movement practice, such as yoga Common strength training myths in the yoga space How to purchase their book + program Strength for Yoga: Visit strengthforyoga.com and use coupon code RESULTSNOTTYPICAL20 by May 14th to get $20 off! Connect with Jenni & Travis: Follow Jenni on Instagram @ jenni_rawlings Visit Jenni's website jennirawlings.com Follow Travis on Instagram @ fitness_pollenator Visit Travis's website travispollen.com Connect with Nikki: Join her list for free workouts at naablevy.com/newsletter Follow her on Instagram @ naablevy How to support

In this episode, Nikki chats with movement teacher Sarah Purcell about her experience being diagnosed with osteoporosis and how women can navigate fitness with this diagnosis: They discuss: What you need to know about bone density, bone quality, and the different test scores in relation to osteopenia and osteoporosis How to get started strength training safely and effectively if you have this diagnosis Why strength training is an important part of building and maintaining bone density to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis The role that Pilates and stability training can play in your fitness practice as a compliment to strength training if you have bone density issues  What exercises you may want to include or avoid if low bone density is a concern for you To connect with Sarah and learn more about her work: Visit her website sarah-purcell.com Listen to her podcast Bone Boot Camp with Sarah Purcell Join her private FB group Osteoporosis Movement Community Connect with Nikki + other links mention i

In this episode, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher and educator Beth Sandlin about why it's important to take a trauma informed approach to Pilates and fitness. They discuss: How the lack of awareness around being trauma informed makes Pilates and fitness increases the barrier to entry for people trying or continuing with these methods If it's possible to be trauma informed in your marketing What it means to be trauma informed and the nuance required for having these conversations Considerations that teachers and trainers can make if they want to make their classes more inclusive How to advocate for yourself as a client in spaces that lack awareness around these topics To connect with Beth and learn more about her work: Visit her website trifectapilates.com Follow her on Instagram @trifectapilates To connect with Nikki + other links mentioned: Join her newsletter for free workouts and Pilates + fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter Sign up for her 6 week foam rolling class series starting May 7, 2021 at

In this episode, Nikki chats with strength coach Isabelle Barter about the role of the nervous system in pain, injury prevention, and strength training. They discuss: Outdated beliefs around the role of posture in pain and physical performance How the nervous system is more complicated than "rest and digest" versus "fight or flight" When biomechanics matters during strength training and injury prevention How the nervous system influences strength and the experience pain The difference between adaptations to the nervous system versus muscles and tendons during exercise The different types of posture and how to train them. To connect with Isabelle and learn more about her work, visit strongerhuman.com or follow her on instagram @stronger_human

In this interview, Nikki chats with strength and mobility coach Jessie Rard from Twisted Fox Training about training with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility. They discuss: What EDS is and basic considerations for pain reduction and injury prevention if you have this diagnosis or you know that you are hypermobile  Passive (stretching) versus active (strengthening) ranges of motion and how to assess for and close the gap between the two The importance of stability and strength training when you are hypermobile  Why you can have hypermobility and still pursue athletic activities, including circus, martial arts, and more. Why you don't need to fear your range of motion if you are hypermobile or work with hypermobile individuals Connect or work with Jessie: Website: twistedfoxtraining.com Instagram @twistedfoxtraining Patreon Exercise Library Patreon.com/twistedfoxtraining  

In this episode, Nikki chats with Travis Pollen, PhD Health & Rehabilitation Sciences about how to critically assess scientific and research claims in the social media and online space. They discuss: The limitations of research and how it doesn't always hold up when applied to real life The problem is cherry picking or only selecting a single study to site on why you are doing something rather than considering the larger body of evidence and how this can lead to misleading claims Why you can't believe everything you hear in the media or on Instagram, even when it comes from an authority  Why most health and fitness advice is really boring and if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is Resources mentioned: Research review for health and fitness professionals and teachers: physio-network.com Free mentorship for improving communication skills between health / movement professionals and clients: The Level Up Initiative  To connect with Travis, visit travispollen.com or follow him @fitness_polle

In this episode, Nikki chats with Wanjira Njenga about the process of menopause and how women can navigate fitness during the process. They discuss: How the hormonal changes related to menopause start much earlier than many women realize and why they may want to start preparing for these changes in their 30's What type of exercises and nutritional considerations women may want to make and their hormone levels shift What women can and cannot control during this process and why we want to control the controllables The value of strength training, pelvic floor work, and taking a moderate approach to fitness during this time To connect with Wanjira, visit her website studiowanjira.com or follow her on Instagram @studiowanjira.

In this episode, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher, fitness trainer, and wellness coach Tasha Edwards, M.S. about what it means to be empowered in fitness and life and the issues with the lack of diversity and representation in the Pilates industry. They discuss: How to find grace for yourself when you are injured or your body isn't where you want it to be The difference between acceptance and complacency  The power of showing up as you are instead of projecting an image of who you think you should be The recent resignation of the four Black board members from the Pilates Method Alliance and where we might want to go as an industry To connect with Tasha, visit her website hiphealthychick.com or follow her on Instagram at @hiphealthychick. 

In this episode, Nikki chats with yoga teacher Kathy Dodd about how ageism shows up in the yoga space and what teachers and students can do to change the narrative. They discuss: Why we shouldn't assume that gentle is always better as we get older How representation of more diverse ages in teachers and students practicing yoga on social media can make the practice more accessible Some of the hidden benefits of getting older as a woman How to straddle the line between acceptance of the aging process and vanity How to push back against the feeling of invisibility as we age To connect with Kathy visit kathydodd.com or follow Kathy at @kdnaturalyoga on Instagram.  Finally visit themovementshop.com/fishnets to shop sassy size inclusive Pilates, fitness, and yoga tees. 

In this interview, Nikki chats with Pilates teacher and owner of the online Pilates and fitness apparel store Maria Silver about why size inclusivity is important in the fashion and athleisure wear industry. They discuss: Why Maria has worked to make her clothing line as size inclusive as possible from day one The work that she has done to increase representation and diversity of models for her clothing line Why it's important that people with thin privilege advocate for people with bigger bodies Her inspiration for starting The Movement Shop and the mission behind her store How she comes up with her memes and the reason for her slogan Movement Comes in All Sizes To connect with Maria, say hello on Instagram @themovementshop or visit themovementshop.com to shop her designs. Please note, some of the links on this page are affiliate links and I may get a small kickback if you purchase anything through them at no additional cost to you. 

In this interview, Nikki chats with strength coach Marianne Kane about finding fitness in uncertain times. They discuss: How action is the antidote  The value of a low bar and small consistent actions The role of stress and uncertainty in feeling less than motivated The mental health benefits of fitness Being aware of numbing behaviors and strategies to minimize them To connect with Marianne, visit her website myomyfitness.com or say hello on Facebook or Instagram. 

In this episode, Nikki chats with strength and conditioning coach Damali Fraiser about her approach to strength training and some of the social issues in the fitness industry. They discuss: The process of getting started with kettlebells Benefits of strength that have nothing to do with weight loss Why it is important that we address fat phobia, body diversity, and representation in the fitness industry How we can find a more empowering approach to relationship with eating and food. 

In this episode, Nikki and Pilates teacher and strength coach Kayleigh Miller discuss what the science says about the idea that some forms of exercise such as Pilates, can create "long and lean" muscles whereas other forms, such as strength training will make you "bulky." They cover: What it actually means and requires to get toned How this type of marketing does not serve women The benefits of pursuing Pilates and strength beyond aesthetic goals To connect with Kayleigh, say hello on instagram or visit http://www.kayleigh-miller.com/ Black Friday Deals: The Total Package Membership Site Yearly Subscription: On demand + live stream Pilates, strength, kettlebell, tabata, and restorative classes with myself and expert guest instructors all in one place. These classes aren’t just fun. They’re smart, creative, and designed to help you build strength, flexibility, balance and muscle tone with fewer pain and injuries. Click here to get the yearly subscription for the at-home workouts for $360/year (normally $480