Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.
Episodes
236 episodes
Calisthenics
Today, on the podcast, we discuss calisthenics: what it is, how to use it, the benefits, and how it compares to other training. Calisthenics is a form of strength training that utilizes an individual's body weight as resistance to perform mu...
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Season 1
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Episode 219
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39:41
The Ethics of Fitness
Today's episode of the podcast is a deep dive into the messy spaces inhabiting the fitness world. We include a user’s guide to help you navigate the fitness industry while keeping yourself mentally and physically healthy. We begin by discuss...
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Season 1
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Episode 218
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36:33
Predictions/Trends/Future of Fitness & Nutrition
Watch out, Ozempic! This week’s episode is a crystal ball that looks into our fitness predictions for 2025. Every October, ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) announces its top fitness trend predictions based on data gathered from a s...
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Season 1
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Episode 217
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42:30
Q&A 101: Shorter Workouts, How Height Effects Lifts, Fitness Myths
On this week's episode of the podcast, we answer six questions from our clients and people in our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group. Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfr...
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Season 1
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Episode 216
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38:29
Reflections From The 21 Day Challenge
This week, we go over the lessons learned about habit formation and consistency from our 3rd annual Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Challenge. If you don’t know about the Challenge, a link to listen to the episode about it is below. Basically, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 215
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22:59
Fitness for All Ages
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss fitness and nutrition for all ages. We explore how fitness and nutritional needs evolve throughout one’s lifespan, why these changes occur, and how we can adapt to them. From a big-picture perspecti...
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Season 1
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Episode 215
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45:20
Do You Need a Sugar Detox?
Are you addicted to sugar and sweets? This week’s episode of the podcast is for you. First, we set the parameters of what a detox actually is, and why we actually want to use awareness around using “detoxing” phrasing. While sugar itself isn...
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Season 1
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Episode 214
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28:33
Hypermobility
This week on the podcast, we discuss hypermobility. Hypermobility is when joints have an unusually large range of motion. Hypermobility exists on a spectrum, where some individuals may experience it without any associated problems, while oth...
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Season 1
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Episode 213
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28:50
Exercise & Immunity
Today on the podcast, we are talking about exercise and immunity. Illness is more prevalent during the colder months of the year because more people spend time inside with less movement. We all know that exercise does so many wonderful thing...
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Season 1
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Episode 212
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23:50
Exercise & Productivity: The Impact of Fitness on Your Career and Success
Today, on the podcast, we discuss the impact of physical health and exercise on your career and your success. Exercise is a serious life hack and high impact tool! Regular workouts help boost energy, improve sleep, and reduce sick days, all ...
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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39:50
Metabolism Myths
This week on the podcast, we go over common metabolism myths then go over steps you need to take to improve your metabolism. To simplify, metabolism is all the processes that occur to provide energy for the body and for normal functioning in...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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31:46
The Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Challenge
On today’s episode of the podcast, we discuss our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Challenge. This is not a transformation challenge, this is a habit challenge that incorporates 21 days of habit building around strength training, protein intake,...
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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21:21
Intuitive Eating
Today's episode is all about intuitive eating and tips for doing it right. Intuitive eating is an approach to food and nutrition that emphasizes trusting and reconnecting with your body’s natural signals of hunger, fullness, and satisfaction...
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Episode 208
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37:27
Exercise for Kids
Today’s episode is about why exercise is essential for kids' physical and mental health, how there’s misinformation about children’s strength training being dangerous, and how to get kids to train safely for strong joints, bones, muscles, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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41:29
Exercise Psychology: Mental Strategies for Success
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we talk about how mental and emotional factors influence physical activity and fitness behavior. We explore the ways that our thoughts, feelings, and attitudes can impact our motivation to exercise and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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34:45
The Best Shoes For Training
Today’s episode of the podcast is all about what shoes we think are the best for various types of training. We go over what to look for with the right shoe and why. Having the right shoes for training prevents injury and optimizes movement p...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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32:57
The Science Behind Deloads
This week, on the podcast, we talk about deloading. Deloading is a technique that allows the body and central nervous system to recover from intense training. Deloading is key to avoiding burnout and encouraging long-term gains. We discuss t...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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30:31
Machines vs Free Weights
In today’s episode, we dive into the (heated) debate: free weights vs machines. Both have their benefits, but the choice between them depends on your specific goals. We discuss which option is better for strength gains and hypertrophy, and w...
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Season 1
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Episode 204
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36:37
How to Find a Good Workout Program Online
In today’s episode of the podcast, we share all the information you need to know to find a solid online workout program and what red flags to look for when you’re about to purchase one (or even get a free one). If you want to buy your favori...
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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24:48
10 Fitness Myths That Need to Die
In today’s episode of the podcast, we debunk 10 common fitness myths that permeate the fitness and health and wellness industry. These myths are:Lifting weights makes you bulky.Your knees shouldn’t go past ...
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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41:24
Interview with Registered Dietitian, Alma Ervedosa
Alma, a Boulder, Colorado native, has always been passionate about health and wellbeing. She earned a B.S. in Nutrition with a minor in Human Services from the University of Northern Colorado and became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)...
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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42:28
Q&A 100: Protein Grams When Breastfeeding; Breastfeeding Meals; Managing Cravings + ANNOUNCEMENT
Question 1: How many more grams of protein should you eat while breastfeeding?Question 2: What are ideal breastfeeding meals?Question 3: How do I make sense of cravings after a good sized meal of protein and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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12:42
Fitness Coach vs Personal Trainer
Today’s episode of the podcast is on the differences between fitness coaches and personal trainers: their roles, costs, and benefits. Our definition of a fitness coach is someone who is offering their services online. We go over what fitness...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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40:30