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        <description>Fitness doesn&#039;t have to be so elitist and exclusive! We&#039;re Jason and Lauren Pak, and together we co-own Achieve Fitness - a fitness facility just outside of Boston in Somerville, MA. What we&#039;ve found over the last 13 years as fitness professionals is that people will stick to their fitness journeys way better if they actually feel like **they belong**.

So, instead of showing off, or body shaming, or preying on insecurities, the way the fitness industry tends to do, we&#039;re going to dive deep into topics in a way that makes you feel like you belong - because you do!

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So, instead of showing off, or body shaming, or preying on insecurities, the way the fitness industry tends to do, we&#039;re going to dive deep into topics in a way that makes you feel like you belong - because you do!

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So, instead of showing off, or body shaming, or preying on insecurities, the way the fitness industry tends to do, we&#039;re going to dive deep into topics in a way that makes you feel like you belong - because you do!

We believe that fitness is for anybody, everybody, and every body!</itunes:summary>
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                    <![CDATA[Our Thoughts on Peloton]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and today we're discussing our thoughts on Peloton, the pros and the cons, and what our final verdict is!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and today we're discussing our thoughts on Peloton, the pros and the cons, and what our final verdict is!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[The Number One Skill You Need to Possess In The Gym!]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and in today's we episode we kick things off with a special announcement plus we go over THE number one movement-based skill we think people need while at the gym.

Here are some video demonstrations of the 4-part progression we outline in this episode!

1) [Crocodile Breathing](https://youtu.be/prG9AN53PH4)
2) [Supine Marching](https://youtu.be/mmuQGuMUL3U) 
3) [Deadbug](https://youtu.be/VJxdCFbnOg0)
4) [Stability Ball Deadbug](https://youtu.be/5jDEulwWs04)

Also, here is the link to register for Sarah's "How to Be a Better Coach for Clients with Anxiety and Depression" workshop on Thursday, March 25th from 7-930pm EST:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-be-a-better-coach-for-clients-with-anxiety-and-depression-tickets-140688385749

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and in today's we episode we kick things off with a special announcement plus we go over THE number one movement-based skill we think people need while at the gym.

Here are some video demonstrations of the 4-part progression we outline in this episode!

1) [Crocodile Breathing](https://youtu.be/prG9AN53PH4)
2) [Supine Marching](https://youtu.be/mmuQGuMUL3U) 
3) [Deadbug](https://youtu.be/VJxdCFbnOg0)
4) [Stability Ball Deadbug](https://youtu.be/5jDEulwWs04)

Also, here is the link to register for Sarah's "How to Be a Better Coach for Clients with Anxiety and Depression" workshop on Thursday, March 25th from 7-930pm EST:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-be-a-better-coach-for-clients-with-anxiety-and-depression-tickets-140688385749

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and in today's we episode we kick things off with a special announcement plus we go over THE number one movement-based skill we think people need while at the gym.

Here are some video demonstrations of the 4-part progression we outline in this episode!

1) [Crocodile Breathing](https://youtu.be/prG9AN53PH4)
2) [Supine Marching](https://youtu.be/mmuQGuMUL3U) 
3) [Deadbug](https://youtu.be/VJxdCFbnOg0)
4) [Stability Ball Deadbug](https://youtu.be/5jDEulwWs04)

Also, here is the link to register for Sarah's "How to Be a Better Coach for Clients with Anxiety and Depression" workshop on Thursday, March 25th from 7-930pm EST:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-be-a-better-coach-for-clients-with-anxiety-and-depression-tickets-140688385749

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and in today's we episode we kick things off with a special announcement plus we go over THE number one movement-based skill we think people need while at the gym.

Here are some video demonstrations of the 4-part progression we outline in this episode!

1) [Crocodile Breathing](https://youtu.be/prG9AN53PH4)
2) [Supine Marching](https://youtu.be/mmuQGuMUL3U) 
3) [Deadbug](https://youtu.be/VJxdCFbnOg0)
4) [Stability Ball Deadbug](https://youtu.be/5jDEulwWs04)

Also, here is the link to register for Sarah's "How to Be a Better Coach for Clients with Anxiety and Depression" workshop on Thursday, March 25th from 7-930pm EST:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-be-a-better-coach-for-clients-with-anxiety-and-depression-tickets-140688385749

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[How to Get Your First Push-Up!]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! We got a ton of great feedback from our "Get Your First Pull-Up" episode that we decided to create one for the push-up as well!

You'll find a ton of underlying common themes from training for your first pull-up to training for your first push-up; however, we do deep dive on specific technique you'll want to adopt for push-ups.

A sample program might looking something like this if you were training push-ups 3 times per week:

* Week 1: 3 sets of 8
* Week 2: 3 sets of 9
* Week 3: 3 sets of 10
* Week 4: option to drop down the incline by a couple inches and do 3 sets of 8, or stay at the same height and do 4 sets of 8!

You can follow that progression until the incline you're using is around knee height.

From there you'll want to practice:

1) Push Up to an Elevated Surface
2) Kneeling Push-Ups

Just alternate between those two movements and get 3-4 sets of Grease the Groove (leave 2 reps in the tank). Each week, try to add a rep or even a set.

For even faster results, we think it would be a great idea to follow a total body strength training program like [RISE](https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/rise-program) that also incorporates compound movements as well as chest pressing and core work!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! We got a ton of great feedback from our "Get Your First Pull-Up" episode that we decided to create one for the push-up as well!

You'll find a ton of underlying common themes from training for your first pull-up to training for your first push-up; however, we do deep dive on specific technique you'll want to adopt for push-ups.

A sample program might looking something like this if you were training push-ups 3 times per week:

* Week 1: 3 sets of 8
* Week 2: 3 sets of 9
* Week 3: 3 sets of 10
* Week 4: option to drop down the incline by a couple inches and do 3 sets of 8, or stay at the same height and do 4 sets of 8!

You can follow that progression until the incline you're using is around knee height.

From there you'll want to practice:

1) Push Up to an Elevated Surface
2) Kneeling Push-Ups

Just alternate between those two movements and get 3-4 sets of Grease the Groove (leave 2 reps in the tank). Each week, try to add a rep or even a set.

For even faster results, we think it would be a great idea to follow a total body strength training program like [RISE](https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/rise-program) that also incorporates compound movements as well as chest pressing and core work!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! We got a ton of great feedback from our "Get Your First Pull-Up" episode that we decided to create one for the push-up as well!

You'll find a ton of underlying common themes from training for your first pull-up to training for your first push-up; however, we do deep dive on specific technique you'll want to adopt for push-ups.

A sample program might looking something like this if you were training push-ups 3 times per week:

* Week 1: 3 sets of 8
* Week 2: 3 sets of 9
* Week 3: 3 sets of 10
* Week 4: option to drop down the incline by a couple inches and do 3 sets of 8, or stay at the same height and do 4 sets of 8!

You can follow that progression until the incline you're using is around knee height.

From there you'll want to practice:

1) Push Up to an Elevated Surface
2) Kneeling Push-Ups

Just alternate between those two movements and get 3-4 sets of Grease the Groove (leave 2 reps in the tank). Each week, try to add a rep or even a set.

For even faster results, we think it would be a great idea to follow a total body strength training program like [RISE](https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/rise-program) that also incorporates compound movements as well as chest pressing and core work!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! We got a ton of great feedback from our "Get Your First Pull-Up" episode that we decided to create one for the push-up as well!

You'll find a ton of underlying common themes from training for your first pull-up to training for your first push-up; however, we do deep dive on specific technique you'll want to adopt for push-ups.

A sample program might looking something like this if you were training push-ups 3 times per week:

* Week 1: 3 sets of 8
* Week 2: 3 sets of 9
* Week 3: 3 sets of 10
* Week 4: option to drop down the incline by a couple inches and do 3 sets of 8, or stay at the same height and do 4 sets of 8!

You can follow that progression until the incline you're using is around knee height.

From there you'll want to practice:

1) Push Up to an Elevated Surface
2) Kneeling Push-Ups

Just alternate between those two movements and get 3-4 sets of Grease the Groove (leave 2 reps in the tank). Each week, try to add a rep or even a set.

For even faster results, we think it would be a great idea to follow a total body strength training program like [RISE](https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/rise-program) that also incorporates compound movements as well as chest pressing and core work!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Organizing Your Workouts in a Sustainable Way!]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and today we're discussing how you would organize a week of workouts for those of you who like to partake in activities like yoga/mobility work/running/walking/hiking/etc!

The key variables we're looking at are:

1) Figuring out what your availability is
2) Understanding which buckets your activities fall into: high strain or low strain
3) Trying not do exceed high strain activities for more than 4 days per week unless your hydration, sleep, nutrition, stress management are extremely on point and trying to not do 3 high strain days in a row.

But, of course, this is all general advice that should be taken with a grain of salt, but we hope it gives you something to work off of!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and today we're discussing how you would organize a week of workouts for those of you who like to partake in activities like yoga/mobility work/running/walking/hiking/etc!

The key variables we're looking at are:

1) Figuring out what your availability is
2) Understanding which buckets your activities fall into: high strain or low strain
3) Trying not do exceed high strain activities for more than 4 days per week unless your hydration, sleep, nutrition, stress management are extremely on point and trying to not do 3 high strain days in a row.

But, of course, this is all general advice that should be taken with a grain of salt, but we hope it gives you something to work off of!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and today we're discussing how you would organize a week of workouts for those of you who like to partake in activities like yoga/mobility work/running/walking/hiking/etc!

The key variables we're looking at are:

1) Figuring out what your availability is
2) Understanding which buckets your activities fall into: high strain or low strain
3) Trying not do exceed high strain activities for more than 4 days per week unless your hydration, sleep, nutrition, stress management are extremely on point and trying to not do 3 high strain days in a row.

But, of course, this is all general advice that should be taken with a grain of salt, but we hope it gives you something to work off of!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and today we're discussing how you would organize a week of workouts for those of you who like to partake in activities like yoga/mobility work/running/walking/hiking/etc!

The key variables we're looking at are:

1) Figuring out what your availability is
2) Understanding which buckets your activities fall into: high strain or low strain
3) Trying not do exceed high strain activities for more than 4 days per week unless your hydration, sleep, nutrition, stress management are extremely on point and trying to not do 3 high strain days in a row.

But, of course, this is all general advice that should be taken with a grain of salt, but we hope it gives you something to work off of!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:52</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[The Story of Why We Closed Our Gym]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:13:30 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and we just wanted to provide an in-depth breakdown of why we decided to close the doors of the physical location of our gym. We also talk about our next steps moving forward!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and we just wanted to provide an in-depth breakdown of why we decided to close the doors of the physical location of our gym. We also talk about our next steps moving forward!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[The Story of Why We Closed Our Gym]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and we just wanted to provide an in-depth breakdown of why we decided to close the doors of the physical location of our gym. We also talk about our next steps moving forward!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Jason and Lauren here and we just wanted to provide an in-depth breakdown of why we decided to close the doors of the physical location of our gym. We also talk about our next steps moving forward!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:50:41</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[A Different Approach to New Year's Resolutions!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:36:50 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

It's that time of year again - New Year's Resolutions are top of mind!

In this episode, we explain our approach with NYR. They *can* be helpful as long as you approach it in the right way.

We talk to you about a process vs outcome based approach, about habits rather than goals, why we still like the idea of NYR, how to dig deeper into your NYR, and a ton of alternatives to just solely focusing on weight loss.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

It's that time of year again - New Year's Resolutions are top of mind!

In this episode, we explain our approach with NYR. They *can* be helpful as long as you approach it in the right way.

We talk to you about a process vs outcome based approach, about habits rather than goals, why we still like the idea of NYR, how to dig deeper into your NYR, and a ton of alternatives to just solely focusing on weight loss.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[A Different Approach to New Year's Resolutions!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

It's that time of year again - New Year's Resolutions are top of mind!

In this episode, we explain our approach with NYR. They *can* be helpful as long as you approach it in the right way.

We talk to you about a process vs outcome based approach, about habits rather than goals, why we still like the idea of NYR, how to dig deeper into your NYR, and a ton of alternatives to just solely focusing on weight loss.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                    </enclosure>
                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

It's that time of year again - New Year's Resolutions are top of mind!

In this episode, we explain our approach with NYR. They *can* be helpful as long as you approach it in the right way.

We talk to you about a process vs outcome based approach, about habits rather than goals, why we still like the idea of NYR, how to dig deeper into your NYR, and a ton of alternatives to just solely focusing on weight loss.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:35:25</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Take Your Ego Out of the Equation!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! So a couple of things about this episode - first it's actually episode 156 not 155, aaaand Lauren's audio cuts out a bit for the last 2 minutes. Sorry in advance! However, the rest turned out gravy and the topic is so, so important for long term fitness success.

EVERYONE has their ego wrapped up in their workouts in some capacity. Lauren and I have been trying to get out of this mindset and sometimes we can't help it either.

And when our ego takes a hit, we find that we get frustrated really easily, we irrationally do things like push through pain and not listen to our bodies, and ultimately resent the process instead of enjoying it.

Only by taking ego out of the equation, can one truly enjoy the process again, adopt a beginner/explorer's mindset, and get better at their craft for the long term.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! So a couple of things about this episode - first it's actually episode 156 not 155, aaaand Lauren's audio cuts out a bit for the last 2 minutes. Sorry in advance! However, the rest turned out gravy and the topic is so, so important for long term fitness success.

EVERYONE has their ego wrapped up in their workouts in some capacity. Lauren and I have been trying to get out of this mindset and sometimes we can't help it either.

And when our ego takes a hit, we find that we get frustrated really easily, we irrationally do things like push through pain and not listen to our bodies, and ultimately resent the process instead of enjoying it.

Only by taking ego out of the equation, can one truly enjoy the process again, adopt a beginner/explorer's mindset, and get better at their craft for the long term.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                    <![CDATA[Take Your Ego Out of the Equation!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! So a couple of things about this episode - first it's actually episode 156 not 155, aaaand Lauren's audio cuts out a bit for the last 2 minutes. Sorry in advance! However, the rest turned out gravy and the topic is so, so important for long term fitness success.

EVERYONE has their ego wrapped up in their workouts in some capacity. Lauren and I have been trying to get out of this mindset and sometimes we can't help it either.

And when our ego takes a hit, we find that we get frustrated really easily, we irrationally do things like push through pain and not listen to our bodies, and ultimately resent the process instead of enjoying it.

Only by taking ego out of the equation, can one truly enjoy the process again, adopt a beginner/explorer's mindset, and get better at their craft for the long term.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5659dd952f2-81769408/J6ZpJ6Jl2wnWec9j4QwfG6N1icZCcsc7bWCH63NA.mp3" length="24976135"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! So a couple of things about this episode - first it's actually episode 156 not 155, aaaand Lauren's audio cuts out a bit for the last 2 minutes. Sorry in advance! However, the rest turned out gravy and the topic is so, so important for long term fitness success.

EVERYONE has their ego wrapped up in their workouts in some capacity. Lauren and I have been trying to get out of this mindset and sometimes we can't help it either.

And when our ego takes a hit, we find that we get frustrated really easily, we irrationally do things like push through pain and not listen to our bodies, and ultimately resent the process instead of enjoying it.

Only by taking ego out of the equation, can one truly enjoy the process again, adopt a beginner/explorer's mindset, and get better at their craft for the long term.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:34:37</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[How to Plan Your Workouts During Busy Times!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We received a question from one of our RISERs asking how we go about modifying our workouts and our program during busier times.

If you've been struggling at all with getting your workouts in during this time and have been discouraged about it, you should definitely check out this episode for some helpful mindset tips and workout strategies!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We received a question from one of our RISERs asking how we go about modifying our workouts and our program during busier times.

If you've been struggling at all with getting your workouts in during this time and have been discouraged about it, you should definitely check out this episode for some helpful mindset tips and workout strategies!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We received a question from one of our RISERs asking how we go about modifying our workouts and our program during busier times.

If you've been struggling at all with getting your workouts in during this time and have been discouraged about it, you should definitely check out this episode for some helpful mindset tips and workout strategies!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We received a question from one of our RISERs asking how we go about modifying our workouts and our program during busier times.

If you've been struggling at all with getting your workouts in during this time and have been discouraged about it, you should definitely check out this episode for some helpful mindset tips and workout strategies!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:04</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Combating Negative Self-Talk & A Follow-Up on Pull-Ups!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a two-parter for you all today!

Part one is in regards to a series of follow-up questions we received on how to actually implement the pull-up program for our most recent episode: [How to Get Your First Pull-Up](https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/how-to-get-your-first-pull-up-39156ffd58566a/).

That segued into Part two (16:01), which was about how to combat negative self-talk that can so easily happen at the gym. This one is applicable for **everyone** (Lauren and myself share stories as well) so we know this will help a lot of you listening!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a two-parter for you all today!

Part one is in regards to a series of follow-up questions we received on how to actually implement the pull-up program for our most recent episode: [How to Get Your First Pull-Up](https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/how-to-get-your-first-pull-up-39156ffd58566a/).

That segued into Part two (16:01), which was about how to combat negative self-talk that can so easily happen at the gym. This one is applicable for **everyone** (Lauren and myself share stories as well) so we know this will help a lot of you listening!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Combating Negative Self-Talk & A Follow-Up on Pull-Ups!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>154</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a two-parter for you all today!

Part one is in regards to a series of follow-up questions we received on how to actually implement the pull-up program for our most recent episode: [How to Get Your First Pull-Up](https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/how-to-get-your-first-pull-up-39156ffd58566a/).

That segued into Part two (16:01), which was about how to combat negative self-talk that can so easily happen at the gym. This one is applicable for **everyone** (Lauren and myself share stories as well) so we know this will help a lot of you listening!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5659dd952f2-81769408/k8Hi7q5iU0sYK2rH9u2860uWOtKW58JNN6Db7E0Y.mp3" length="22997689"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a two-parter for you all today!

Part one is in regards to a series of follow-up questions we received on how to actually implement the pull-up program for our most recent episode: [How to Get Your First Pull-Up](https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/how-to-get-your-first-pull-up-39156ffd58566a/).

That segued into Part two (16:01), which was about how to combat negative self-talk that can so easily happen at the gym. This one is applicable for **everyone** (Lauren and myself share stories as well) so we know this will help a lot of you listening!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:31:52</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[How to Get Your First Pull-Up!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:05:14 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

This episode was prompted by one of our IG followers who asked us how they should train for pull-ups. From form to mindset to programming to technique, we've got you covered!

As for the program, here it is written down:

1) Use a band you can perform 8 reps with. We like [Perform Better superbands](https://www.performbetter.com/First-Place-Superbands). We recommend getting a 1 3/4in, 1 1/8in, 3/4in, 1/2in if possible! Add in a 1in and 1/4in if you really want the full set!

2) Use the band you can get 8 reps with, but start at 5 reps.

* Week 1: 3 sets of 5
* Week 2: 4 sets of 5
* Week 3: 5 sets of 5
* Week 4: 3 sets of 6 (deload)
* Week 5: 4 sets of 6
* Week 6: 5 sets of 6
* Week 7: 3 sets of 7 (deload)
* Week 8: 4 sets of 7
* Week 9: 5 sets of 7
* Week 10: 3 sets of 8 (deload0
* Week 11: 4 sets of 8
* Week 12: 5 sets of 8

3) Go down a band size (from 1 3/4in to 1 1/8in for example)

* Week 13: 3 sets of 5 with the new band

4) Rinse and repeat!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

This episode was prompted by one of our IG followers who asked us how they should train for pull-ups. From form to mindset to programming to technique, we've got you covered!

As for the program, here it is written down:

1) Use a band you can perform 8 reps with. We like [Perform Better superbands](https://www.performbetter.com/First-Place-Superbands). We recommend getting a 1 3/4in, 1 1/8in, 3/4in, 1/2in if possible! Add in a 1in and 1/4in if you really want the full set!

2) Use the band you can get 8 reps with, but start at 5 reps.

* Week 1: 3 sets of 5
* Week 2: 4 sets of 5
* Week 3: 5 sets of 5
* Week 4: 3 sets of 6 (deload)
* Week 5: 4 sets of 6
* Week 6: 5 sets of 6
* Week 7: 3 sets of 7 (deload)
* Week 8: 4 sets of 7
* Week 9: 5 sets of 7
* Week 10: 3 sets of 8 (deload0
* Week 11: 4 sets of 8
* Week 12: 5 sets of 8

3) Go down a band size (from 1 3/4in to 1 1/8in for example)

* Week 13: 3 sets of 5 with the new band

4) Rinse and repeat!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[How to Get Your First Pull-Up!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

This episode was prompted by one of our IG followers who asked us how they should train for pull-ups. From form to mindset to programming to technique, we've got you covered!

As for the program, here it is written down:

1) Use a band you can perform 8 reps with. We like [Perform Better superbands](https://www.performbetter.com/First-Place-Superbands). We recommend getting a 1 3/4in, 1 1/8in, 3/4in, 1/2in if possible! Add in a 1in and 1/4in if you really want the full set!

2) Use the band you can get 8 reps with, but start at 5 reps.

* Week 1: 3 sets of 5
* Week 2: 4 sets of 5
* Week 3: 5 sets of 5
* Week 4: 3 sets of 6 (deload)
* Week 5: 4 sets of 6
* Week 6: 5 sets of 6
* Week 7: 3 sets of 7 (deload)
* Week 8: 4 sets of 7
* Week 9: 5 sets of 7
* Week 10: 3 sets of 8 (deload0
* Week 11: 4 sets of 8
* Week 12: 5 sets of 8

3) Go down a band size (from 1 3/4in to 1 1/8in for example)

* Week 13: 3 sets of 5 with the new band

4) Rinse and repeat!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

This episode was prompted by one of our IG followers who asked us how they should train for pull-ups. From form to mindset to programming to technique, we've got you covered!

As for the program, here it is written down:

1) Use a band you can perform 8 reps with. We like [Perform Better superbands](https://www.performbetter.com/First-Place-Superbands). We recommend getting a 1 3/4in, 1 1/8in, 3/4in, 1/2in if possible! Add in a 1in and 1/4in if you really want the full set!

2) Use the band you can get 8 reps with, but start at 5 reps.

* Week 1: 3 sets of 5
* Week 2: 4 sets of 5
* Week 3: 5 sets of 5
* Week 4: 3 sets of 6 (deload)
* Week 5: 4 sets of 6
* Week 6: 5 sets of 6
* Week 7: 3 sets of 7 (deload)
* Week 8: 4 sets of 7
* Week 9: 5 sets of 7
* Week 10: 3 sets of 8 (deload0
* Week 11: 4 sets of 8
* Week 12: 5 sets of 8

3) Go down a band size (from 1 3/4in to 1 1/8in for example)

* Week 13: 3 sets of 5 with the new band

4) Rinse and repeat!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:43:05</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[Tips to Modify Your Strength Workouts for Home!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We know that a lot of you gyms may be closing down for a second time - many of you have reached out about how to modify your strength workouts to work at home, which is why we created this podcast for you all!

In this episode, we go over some tips and strategies to start working out at home , what equipment to consider buying, where to get that equipment, and how to structure your workouts if you don't have any equipment at all and still get a challenging effect!

Key Links:

Wrist Mobility (the first half of this video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go
Our Equipment Recommendations: [Perform Better](http://www.performbetter.com/), [Rogue Fitness](http://www.roguefitness.com/), [Kettlebell Kings](https://www.kettlebellkings.com/), [TRX](https://store.trxtraining.com/products/trx-home-gym/), [PowerBlocks](https://powerblock.com/product/pro-series-expandable/), [Bowflex](https://www.bowflex.com/selecttech/552/100131.html?cgidmaster=accessories#start=7)
Our RISE and RISE Lite Program: https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/rise-program
Our RISE At-Home Program: https://www.achievefitnessonline.com/programs/rise-at-home

We hope this episode provides some tangible information and advice for you all!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We know that a lot of you gyms may be closing down for a second time - many of you have reached out about how to modify your strength workouts to work at home, which is why we created this podcast for you all!

In this episode, we go over some tips and strategies to start working out at home , what equipment to consider buying, where to get that equipment, and how to structure your workouts if you don't have any equipment at all and still get a challenging effect!

Key Links:

Wrist Mobility (the first half of this video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go
Our Equipment Recommendations: [Perform Better](http://www.performbetter.com/), [Rogue Fitness](http://www.roguefitness.com/), [Kettlebell Kings](https://www.kettlebellkings.com/), [TRX](https://store.trxtraining.com/products/trx-home-gym/), [PowerBlocks](https://powerblock.com/product/pro-series-expandable/), [Bowflex](https://www.bowflex.com/selecttech/552/100131.html?cgidmaster=accessories#start=7)
Our RISE and RISE Lite Program: https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/rise-program
Our RISE At-Home Program: https://www.achievefitnessonline.com/programs/rise-at-home

We hope this episode provides some tangible information and advice for you all!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Tips to Modify Your Strength Workouts for Home!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We know that a lot of you gyms may be closing down for a second time - many of you have reached out about how to modify your strength workouts to work at home, which is why we created this podcast for you all!

In this episode, we go over some tips and strategies to start working out at home , what equipment to consider buying, where to get that equipment, and how to structure your workouts if you don't have any equipment at all and still get a challenging effect!

Key Links:

Wrist Mobility (the first half of this video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go
Our Equipment Recommendations: [Perform Better](http://www.performbetter.com/), [Rogue Fitness](http://www.roguefitness.com/), [Kettlebell Kings](https://www.kettlebellkings.com/), [TRX](https://store.trxtraining.com/products/trx-home-gym/), [PowerBlocks](https://powerblock.com/product/pro-series-expandable/), [Bowflex](https://www.bowflex.com/selecttech/552/100131.html?cgidmaster=accessories#start=7)
Our RISE and RISE Lite Program: https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/rise-program
Our RISE At-Home Program: https://www.achievefitnessonline.com/programs/rise-at-home

We hope this episode provides some tangible information and advice for you all!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We know that a lot of you gyms may be closing down for a second time - many of you have reached out about how to modify your strength workouts to work at home, which is why we created this podcast for you all!

In this episode, we go over some tips and strategies to start working out at home , what equipment to consider buying, where to get that equipment, and how to structure your workouts if you don't have any equipment at all and still get a challenging effect!

Key Links:

Wrist Mobility (the first half of this video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go
Our Equipment Recommendations: [Perform Better](http://www.performbetter.com/), [Rogue Fitness](http://www.roguefitness.com/), [Kettlebell Kings](https://www.kettlebellkings.com/), [TRX](https://store.trxtraining.com/products/trx-home-gym/), [PowerBlocks](https://powerblock.com/product/pro-series-expandable/), [Bowflex](https://www.bowflex.com/selecttech/552/100131.html?cgidmaster=accessories#start=7)
Our RISE and RISE Lite Program: https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/rise-program
Our RISE At-Home Program: https://www.achievefitnessonline.com/programs/rise-at-home

We hope this episode provides some tangible information and advice for you all!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:43:18</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[How to Work Around Tendinitis and Acute Pain in the Gym!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/how-to-work-around-tendinitis-and-acute-pain-in-the-gym-390a5ea41ee0e0</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about those pesky overuse injuries and aches/pains that pop up and how to modify your program to work around them.

Of course, consulting with a physical therapist is the first place to start - we can't understate how amazing it is to have a good medical professional in your corner who "gets it" and understands that functioning at a high level is important to you!

We hope this episode provides some tangible information and advice for you all!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about those pesky overuse injuries and aches/pains that pop up and how to modify your program to work around them.

Of course, consulting with a physical therapist is the first place to start - we can't understate how amazing it is to have a good medical professional in your corner who "gets it" and understands that functioning at a high level is important to you!

We hope this episode provides some tangible information and advice for you all!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[How to Work Around Tendinitis and Acute Pain in the Gym!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about those pesky overuse injuries and aches/pains that pop up and how to modify your program to work around them.

Of course, consulting with a physical therapist is the first place to start - we can't understate how amazing it is to have a good medical professional in your corner who "gets it" and understands that functioning at a high level is important to you!

We hope this episode provides some tangible information and advice for you all!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about those pesky overuse injuries and aches/pains that pop up and how to modify your program to work around them.

Of course, consulting with a physical therapist is the first place to start - we can't understate how amazing it is to have a good medical professional in your corner who "gets it" and understands that functioning at a high level is important to you!

We hope this episode provides some tangible information and advice for you all!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:29:39</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[Moving Away From A Weight Loss Mindset]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss moving away from a weight loss mindset and shifting to more of a building strength/building muscle mindset.

Lauren opens the show up with some of her personal story and struggles with body dysmorphia and then we transition to talking about the potential "cons" of having a weight loss mindset while discussing the "pros" of adopting more of a building strength mindset.

This episode is quite free-flowing with a lot of different thoughts and tangents, but we wanted to make sure we touched on a wide variety of different adjacent topics.

Lastly, we finish the show with some tangible action steps [20:57] you can take if you're more of a "structure" person!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss moving away from a weight loss mindset and shifting to more of a building strength/building muscle mindset.

Lauren opens the show up with some of her personal story and struggles with body dysmorphia and then we transition to talking about the potential "cons" of having a weight loss mindset while discussing the "pros" of adopting more of a building strength mindset.

This episode is quite free-flowing with a lot of different thoughts and tangents, but we wanted to make sure we touched on a wide variety of different adjacent topics.

Lastly, we finish the show with some tangible action steps [20:57] you can take if you're more of a "structure" person!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Moving Away From A Weight Loss Mindset]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss moving away from a weight loss mindset and shifting to more of a building strength/building muscle mindset.

Lauren opens the show up with some of her personal story and struggles with body dysmorphia and then we transition to talking about the potential "cons" of having a weight loss mindset while discussing the "pros" of adopting more of a building strength mindset.

This episode is quite free-flowing with a lot of different thoughts and tangents, but we wanted to make sure we touched on a wide variety of different adjacent topics.

Lastly, we finish the show with some tangible action steps [20:57] you can take if you're more of a "structure" person!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss moving away from a weight loss mindset and shifting to more of a building strength/building muscle mindset.

Lauren opens the show up with some of her personal story and struggles with body dysmorphia and then we transition to talking about the potential "cons" of having a weight loss mindset while discussing the "pros" of adopting more of a building strength mindset.

This episode is quite free-flowing with a lot of different thoughts and tangents, but we wanted to make sure we touched on a wide variety of different adjacent topics.

Lastly, we finish the show with some tangible action steps [20:57] you can take if you're more of a "structure" person!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:33:07</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[RPE and Why You Shouldn't Train to Failure]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up,  Achievers?!

This episode is from a topic brought up by @shuqiiiella who wanted us to touch on understanding RPE and progressive overload as it pertains to a strength training program.

Lauren and I dive deep on the merits of an RPE based system, why we recommend it for our members, and how it helps in the grand scheme of an overall program.
 
 We also touch on progressive overload and we believe in all the cliche's like "taking one step back to take two steps forward" and "trusting the process".
 
 If you strength train at all, this podcast will definitely be helpful in terms of how to set your ego aside and how to take a longer, more sustainable approach to your training!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. Podcast listeners can still take $10 off of our new kettlebell video intensive, Power and Flow, by using the code "podcast10"! You can use this link to sign up: https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/power]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up,  Achievers?!

This episode is from a topic brought up by @shuqiiiella who wanted us to touch on understanding RPE and progressive overload as it pertains to a strength training program.

Lauren and I dive deep on the merits of an RPE based system, why we recommend it for our members, and how it helps in the grand scheme of an overall program.
 
 We also touch on progressive overload and we believe in all the cliche's like "taking one step back to take two steps forward" and "trusting the process".
 
 If you strength train at all, this podcast will definitely be helpful in terms of how to set your ego aside and how to take a longer, more sustainable approach to your training!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. Podcast listeners can still take $10 off of our new kettlebell video intensive, Power and Flow, by using the code "podcast10"! You can use this link to sign up: https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/power]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[RPE and Why You Shouldn't Train to Failure]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>149</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up,  Achievers?!

This episode is from a topic brought up by @shuqiiiella who wanted us to touch on understanding RPE and progressive overload as it pertains to a strength training program.

Lauren and I dive deep on the merits of an RPE based system, why we recommend it for our members, and how it helps in the grand scheme of an overall program.
 
 We also touch on progressive overload and we believe in all the cliche's like "taking one step back to take two steps forward" and "trusting the process".
 
 If you strength train at all, this podcast will definitely be helpful in terms of how to set your ego aside and how to take a longer, more sustainable approach to your training!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. Podcast listeners can still take $10 off of our new kettlebell video intensive, Power and Flow, by using the code "podcast10"! You can use this link to sign up: https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/power]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up,  Achievers?!

This episode is from a topic brought up by @shuqiiiella who wanted us to touch on understanding RPE and progressive overload as it pertains to a strength training program.

Lauren and I dive deep on the merits of an RPE based system, why we recommend it for our members, and how it helps in the grand scheme of an overall program.
 
 We also touch on progressive overload and we believe in all the cliche's like "taking one step back to take two steps forward" and "trusting the process".
 
 If you strength train at all, this podcast will definitely be helpful in terms of how to set your ego aside and how to take a longer, more sustainable approach to your training!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. Podcast listeners can still take $10 off of our new kettlebell video intensive, Power and Flow, by using the code "podcast10"! You can use this link to sign up: https://shop.achievefitnessonline.com/products/power]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:23</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Fitness Doesn't Have A "Look!"]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:48:03 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

If you'd like a refreshing discussion regarding health and fitness, then this episode is for you!

We talk about how fitness doesn't have a "look", the difference between health and fitness, why the content you consume via social media really matters, and why fitness is so much more than aesthetics and transformation pictures!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

If you'd like a refreshing discussion regarding health and fitness, then this episode is for you!

We talk about how fitness doesn't have a "look", the difference between health and fitness, why the content you consume via social media really matters, and why fitness is so much more than aesthetics and transformation pictures!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Fitness Doesn't Have A "Look!"]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

If you'd like a refreshing discussion regarding health and fitness, then this episode is for you!

We talk about how fitness doesn't have a "look", the difference between health and fitness, why the content you consume via social media really matters, and why fitness is so much more than aesthetics and transformation pictures!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

If you'd like a refreshing discussion regarding health and fitness, then this episode is for you!

We talk about how fitness doesn't have a "look", the difference between health and fitness, why the content you consume via social media really matters, and why fitness is so much more than aesthetics and transformation pictures!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren

P.S. For a list of free resources as well as more information about our in-person and virtual training services, check out this link: https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/links!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:36:58</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Breaking Down the Kettlebell Swing | Deep Dive]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! New look, who dis?!

We're back at it again, but with new artwork, a new intro,  a new song, new everything! Well, of course, the same positive and encouraging vibes!

We polled all of you on IG recently asking whether you would prefer a Q+A format or Deep Dives where we hone in on a singular topic, and the overwhelming majority of you chose the Deep Dive format so we're going to be prioritizing that!

For this episode, we dive deep on kettlebells, their benefits, and a step-by-step breakdown of the swing!

You can download the free PDF guide we reference here: http://www.achievefitnessonline.com/power

If you'd like to jump ahead to the "meat" of the episode, you can goto [5:19]. If you'd like to jump ahead to the breakdown of the KB Swing, you can head here [12:16].

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! New look, who dis?!

We're back at it again, but with new artwork, a new intro,  a new song, new everything! Well, of course, the same positive and encouraging vibes!

We polled all of you on IG recently asking whether you would prefer a Q+A format or Deep Dives where we hone in on a singular topic, and the overwhelming majority of you chose the Deep Dive format so we're going to be prioritizing that!

For this episode, we dive deep on kettlebells, their benefits, and a step-by-step breakdown of the swing!

You can download the free PDF guide we reference here: http://www.achievefitnessonline.com/power

If you'd like to jump ahead to the "meat" of the episode, you can goto [5:19]. If you'd like to jump ahead to the breakdown of the KB Swing, you can head here [12:16].

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Breaking Down the Kettlebell Swing | Deep Dive]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! New look, who dis?!

We're back at it again, but with new artwork, a new intro,  a new song, new everything! Well, of course, the same positive and encouraging vibes!

We polled all of you on IG recently asking whether you would prefer a Q+A format or Deep Dives where we hone in on a singular topic, and the overwhelming majority of you chose the Deep Dive format so we're going to be prioritizing that!

For this episode, we dive deep on kettlebells, their benefits, and a step-by-step breakdown of the swing!

You can download the free PDF guide we reference here: http://www.achievefitnessonline.com/power

If you'd like to jump ahead to the "meat" of the episode, you can goto [5:19]. If you'd like to jump ahead to the breakdown of the KB Swing, you can head here [12:16].

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! New look, who dis?!

We're back at it again, but with new artwork, a new intro,  a new song, new everything! Well, of course, the same positive and encouraging vibes!

We polled all of you on IG recently asking whether you would prefer a Q+A format or Deep Dives where we hone in on a singular topic, and the overwhelming majority of you chose the Deep Dive format so we're going to be prioritizing that!

For this episode, we dive deep on kettlebells, their benefits, and a step-by-step breakdown of the swing!

You can download the free PDF guide we reference here: http://www.achievefitnessonline.com/power

If you'd like to jump ahead to the "meat" of the episode, you can goto [5:19]. If you'd like to jump ahead to the breakdown of the KB Swing, you can head here [12:16].

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, sweat out; happiness in!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:36:35</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 139: Our Thoughts on the Peloton Ad and Where to Start if You Have a Weight Loss Goal!]]>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:48:14 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-139-our-thoughts-on-the-peloton-ad-and-where-to-start-if-you-have-a-weight-loss-goal-37fff7724571f0</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We hope you've had a wonderful week thus far!

We kick this episode off with our thoughts on the new Peloton ad and all of the outrage associated with it (0:40).

We then go into a really big topic about weight loss. Where do you start? Does it make you bulky? Should you count macros? There's just so much more to weight loss than a single blanket answer which is why we rarely even address it on the show even though so many of the questions we receive revolve around it. We did our best to really give complete and thoughtful answers here but that also led to a lot of drawn out dialogue to make sure we really thoroughly covered our bases. The last thing we want to do is say anything that could potentially be damaging and we want to be as mindful of that as possible! We hope you'll stick with us here! (7:35). For more tangible weight loss tips you can check out episode 75!

We don't have a Stories That'll Make Your Heart Sing Segment because we totally forgot! We do talk a little bit about our renovations and our rebrand though at the end!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We hope you've had a wonderful week thus far!

We kick this episode off with our thoughts on the new Peloton ad and all of the outrage associated with it (0:40).

We then go into a really big topic about weight loss. Where do you start? Does it make you bulky? Should you count macros? There's just so much more to weight loss than a single blanket answer which is why we rarely even address it on the show even though so many of the questions we receive revolve around it. We did our best to really give complete and thoughtful answers here but that also led to a lot of drawn out dialogue to make sure we really thoroughly covered our bases. The last thing we want to do is say anything that could potentially be damaging and we want to be as mindful of that as possible! We hope you'll stick with us here! (7:35). For more tangible weight loss tips you can check out episode 75!

We don't have a Stories That'll Make Your Heart Sing Segment because we totally forgot! We do talk a little bit about our renovations and our rebrand though at the end!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 139: Our Thoughts on the Peloton Ad and Where to Start if You Have a Weight Loss Goal!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We hope you've had a wonderful week thus far!

We kick this episode off with our thoughts on the new Peloton ad and all of the outrage associated with it (0:40).

We then go into a really big topic about weight loss. Where do you start? Does it make you bulky? Should you count macros? There's just so much more to weight loss than a single blanket answer which is why we rarely even address it on the show even though so many of the questions we receive revolve around it. We did our best to really give complete and thoughtful answers here but that also led to a lot of drawn out dialogue to make sure we really thoroughly covered our bases. The last thing we want to do is say anything that could potentially be damaging and we want to be as mindful of that as possible! We hope you'll stick with us here! (7:35). For more tangible weight loss tips you can check out episode 75!

We don't have a Stories That'll Make Your Heart Sing Segment because we totally forgot! We do talk a little bit about our renovations and our rebrand though at the end!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We hope you've had a wonderful week thus far!

We kick this episode off with our thoughts on the new Peloton ad and all of the outrage associated with it (0:40).

We then go into a really big topic about weight loss. Where do you start? Does it make you bulky? Should you count macros? There's just so much more to weight loss than a single blanket answer which is why we rarely even address it on the show even though so many of the questions we receive revolve around it. We did our best to really give complete and thoughtful answers here but that also led to a lot of drawn out dialogue to make sure we really thoroughly covered our bases. The last thing we want to do is say anything that could potentially be damaging and we want to be as mindful of that as possible! We hope you'll stick with us here! (7:35). For more tangible weight loss tips you can check out episode 75!

We don't have a Stories That'll Make Your Heart Sing Segment because we totally forgot! We do talk a little bit about our renovations and our rebrand though at the end!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve Ep. 138: How to Train Around a Groin Strain + How to Put Together a Balanced Strength Training Program!]]>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-ep-138-how-to-train-around-a-groin-strain-how-to-put-together-a-balanced-strength-training-program-37fa6cf2d6fae4</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving week last week!

For the first topic, we cover how to train around a groin injury that incurred while sumo deadlifting (3:27).

Next, we covered two questions in regards to strength training programming (10:12). Also, here's the link to the previous podcast we mentioned: https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/askachieve-101-how-to-put-together-a-strength-training-program-36fa7b2194738e/

Finally, our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing Segment starts on (22:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving week last week!

For the first topic, we cover how to train around a groin injury that incurred while sumo deadlifting (3:27).

Next, we covered two questions in regards to strength training programming (10:12). Also, here's the link to the previous podcast we mentioned: https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/askachieve-101-how-to-put-together-a-strength-training-program-36fa7b2194738e/

Finally, our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing Segment starts on (22:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve Ep. 138: How to Train Around a Groin Strain + How to Put Together a Balanced Strength Training Program!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving week last week!

For the first topic, we cover how to train around a groin injury that incurred while sumo deadlifting (3:27).

Next, we covered two questions in regards to strength training programming (10:12). Also, here's the link to the previous podcast we mentioned: https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/askachieve-101-how-to-put-together-a-strength-training-program-36fa7b2194738e/

Finally, our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing Segment starts on (22:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving week last week!

For the first topic, we cover how to train around a groin injury that incurred while sumo deadlifting (3:27).

Next, we covered two questions in regards to strength training programming (10:12). Also, here's the link to the previous podcast we mentioned: https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/askachieve-101-how-to-put-together-a-strength-training-program-36fa7b2194738e/

Finally, our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing Segment starts on (22:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:33</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 137: Sets and Reps for Fat Loss, The Best Uses for Isolation Machines, and Our Recommendations for How to Incorporate Isolation Exercises!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-137-sets-and-reps-for-fat-loss-the-best-uses-for-isolation-machines-and-our-recommendations-for-how-to-incorporate-isolation-exercises-37ef7cae573c5e</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day!

In our first question, we discuss what the "best" rep range for fat loss is (3:41).

Then, we covered the best uses for isolation machines besides hypertrophy (16:43).

Finally, we discussed the percentage of isolation vs compound movements we use when working with either a fat loss or hypertrophy goal oriented client.

Our Stories that Will Make Your Heart Sing segment begins on (22:18) and the website we reference is https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/letters.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day!

In our first question, we discuss what the "best" rep range for fat loss is (3:41).

Then, we covered the best uses for isolation machines besides hypertrophy (16:43).

Finally, we discussed the percentage of isolation vs compound movements we use when working with either a fat loss or hypertrophy goal oriented client.

Our Stories that Will Make Your Heart Sing segment begins on (22:18) and the website we reference is https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/letters.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 137: Sets and Reps for Fat Loss, The Best Uses for Isolation Machines, and Our Recommendations for How to Incorporate Isolation Exercises!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day!

In our first question, we discuss what the "best" rep range for fat loss is (3:41).

Then, we covered the best uses for isolation machines besides hypertrophy (16:43).

Finally, we discussed the percentage of isolation vs compound movements we use when working with either a fat loss or hypertrophy goal oriented client.

Our Stories that Will Make Your Heart Sing segment begins on (22:18) and the website we reference is https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/letters.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day!

In our first question, we discuss what the "best" rep range for fat loss is (3:41).

Then, we covered the best uses for isolation machines besides hypertrophy (16:43).

Finally, we discussed the percentage of isolation vs compound movements we use when working with either a fat loss or hypertrophy goal oriented client.

Our Stories that Will Make Your Heart Sing segment begins on (22:18) and the website we reference is https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/letters.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:46</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 136: The Importance of Inclusivity and All About Knee Pain!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of inclusivity and not being exclusive or elitist in the fitness space (1:29).

We then discuss strategies to stave off knee pain (9:15) especially when training for something performance related.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of inclusivity and not being exclusive or elitist in the fitness space (1:29).

We then discuss strategies to stave off knee pain (9:15) especially when training for something performance related.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 136: The Importance of Inclusivity and All About Knee Pain!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of inclusivity and not being exclusive or elitist in the fitness space (1:29).

We then discuss strategies to stave off knee pain (9:15) especially when training for something performance related.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of inclusivity and not being exclusive or elitist in the fitness space (1:29).

We then discuss strategies to stave off knee pain (9:15) especially when training for something performance related.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:54</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 135: How to Lose Weight "Slowly"!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:14:07 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-135-how-to-lose-weight-slowly-37e4821ce9ae5e</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We received a question from a student named Melissa from William Patterson University, who was writing a paper for one of her classes entitled "How to Lose Weight Slowly" hence the title of our podcast.

Lauren and I decided to not chat in advance before this episode and decided to see what naturally came out through conversation. We thought it came out pretty well - we hope you enjoy it!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We received a question from a student named Melissa from William Patterson University, who was writing a paper for one of her classes entitled "How to Lose Weight Slowly" hence the title of our podcast.

Lauren and I decided to not chat in advance before this episode and decided to see what naturally came out through conversation. We thought it came out pretty well - we hope you enjoy it!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 135: How to Lose Weight "Slowly"!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We received a question from a student named Melissa from William Patterson University, who was writing a paper for one of her classes entitled "How to Lose Weight Slowly" hence the title of our podcast.

Lauren and I decided to not chat in advance before this episode and decided to see what naturally came out through conversation. We thought it came out pretty well - we hope you enjoy it!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We received a question from a student named Melissa from William Patterson University, who was writing a paper for one of her classes entitled "How to Lose Weight Slowly" hence the title of our podcast.

Lauren and I decided to not chat in advance before this episode and decided to see what naturally came out through conversation. We thought it came out pretty well - we hope you enjoy it!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:42:59</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 134: Choosing Between Squats or Deadlifts, Things We've Changed Our Mind On, and How to Incorporate Progressive Overload while Injured!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 20:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-134-choosing-between-squats-or-deadlifts-things-weve-changed-our-mind-on-and-how-to-incorporate-progressive-overload-while-injured-37d737ceb10424</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we discuss squats and deadlifts and which one each one of us would "choose" and why (4:37).

Next, Lauren talks about one thing she's changed her mind on in health and fitness as we've gained more and more experience over the years (7:31).

Finally, I talk about how to incorporate progressive overload into your program without necesaarily increasing weight (12:28).

In our "Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing Segment", Lauren goes over a feel good, Good Samaritan moement (18:22)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we discuss squats and deadlifts and which one each one of us would "choose" and why (4:37).

Next, Lauren talks about one thing she's changed her mind on in health and fitness as we've gained more and more experience over the years (7:31).

Finally, I talk about how to incorporate progressive overload into your program without necesaarily increasing weight (12:28).

In our "Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing Segment", Lauren goes over a feel good, Good Samaritan moement (18:22)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 134: Choosing Between Squats or Deadlifts, Things We've Changed Our Mind On, and How to Incorporate Progressive Overload while Injured!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we discuss squats and deadlifts and which one each one of us would "choose" and why (4:37).

Next, Lauren talks about one thing she's changed her mind on in health and fitness as we've gained more and more experience over the years (7:31).

Finally, I talk about how to incorporate progressive overload into your program without necesaarily increasing weight (12:28).

In our "Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing Segment", Lauren goes over a feel good, Good Samaritan moement (18:22)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we discuss squats and deadlifts and which one each one of us would "choose" and why (4:37).

Next, Lauren talks about one thing she's changed her mind on in health and fitness as we've gained more and more experience over the years (7:31).

Finally, I talk about how to incorporate progressive overload into your program without necesaarily increasing weight (12:28).

In our "Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing Segment", Lauren goes over a feel good, Good Samaritan moement (18:22)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:20:53</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 133: Pull Ups + Push Ups, Back Pain During Deadlifts, and Warm Up Sets!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 16:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-133-pull-ups-push-ups-back-pain-during-deadlifts-and-warm-up-sets-37c2a9a09f6bb4</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We kick things off in the episode by talking about the powerlifting meet we hosted organized by our Fitness Director, Sarah Polacco, and the Womens' Strength Coalition.

Our first topic was bodyweight exercises and how to progress them like push ups and pull ups (10:55).

Then, we discussed back pain during deadlifts and why it might be happening (23:04).

Finally, we talked about how to approach warm up sets for your barbell lfits (26:02).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment starts at (30:00).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We kick things off in the episode by talking about the powerlifting meet we hosted organized by our Fitness Director, Sarah Polacco, and the Womens' Strength Coalition.

Our first topic was bodyweight exercises and how to progress them like push ups and pull ups (10:55).

Then, we discussed back pain during deadlifts and why it might be happening (23:04).

Finally, we talked about how to approach warm up sets for your barbell lfits (26:02).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment starts at (30:00).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 133: Pull Ups + Push Ups, Back Pain During Deadlifts, and Warm Up Sets!]]>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We kick things off in the episode by talking about the powerlifting meet we hosted organized by our Fitness Director, Sarah Polacco, and the Womens' Strength Coalition.

Our first topic was bodyweight exercises and how to progress them like push ups and pull ups (10:55).

Then, we discussed back pain during deadlifts and why it might be happening (23:04).

Finally, we talked about how to approach warm up sets for your barbell lfits (26:02).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment starts at (30:00).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

We kick things off in the episode by talking about the powerlifting meet we hosted organized by our Fitness Director, Sarah Polacco, and the Womens' Strength Coalition.

Our first topic was bodyweight exercises and how to progress them like push ups and pull ups (10:55).

Then, we discussed back pain during deadlifts and why it might be happening (23:04).

Finally, we talked about how to approach warm up sets for your barbell lfits (26:02).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment starts at (30:00).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:03</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 132: How You Know if a Program is Appropriate for You, What "Core" Means, and The Best Triceps Exercises!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:14:21 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-132-how-you-know-if-a-program-is-appropriate-for-you-what-core-means-and-the-best-triceps-exercises-37bd28f23d6294</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about the powerlifting meet we're hosting at Achieve Fitness this Sunday put on by the Womens' Strength Coalition.

Our first topic is figuring out whether or not a program is appropriate for you or not (5:41).

Next, we talked about what "core" actually means and what muscles trainers are referring to when they about the "core" (12:08).

Then, we talked about what we think the best triceps exercises are (18:20).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment starts at (22:03).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about the powerlifting meet we're hosting at Achieve Fitness this Sunday put on by the Womens' Strength Coalition.

Our first topic is figuring out whether or not a program is appropriate for you or not (5:41).

Next, we talked about what "core" actually means and what muscles trainers are referring to when they about the "core" (12:08).

Then, we talked about what we think the best triceps exercises are (18:20).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment starts at (22:03).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 132: How You Know if a Program is Appropriate for You, What "Core" Means, and The Best Triceps Exercises!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about the powerlifting meet we're hosting at Achieve Fitness this Sunday put on by the Womens' Strength Coalition.

Our first topic is figuring out whether or not a program is appropriate for you or not (5:41).

Next, we talked about what "core" actually means and what muscles trainers are referring to when they about the "core" (12:08).

Then, we talked about what we think the best triceps exercises are (18:20).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment starts at (22:03).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about the powerlifting meet we're hosting at Achieve Fitness this Sunday put on by the Womens' Strength Coalition.

Our first topic is figuring out whether or not a program is appropriate for you or not (5:41).

Next, we talked about what "core" actually means and what muscles trainers are referring to when they about the "core" (12:08).

Then, we talked about what we think the best triceps exercises are (18:20).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment starts at (22:03).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:26</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve Show Ep. 131: Coaches Bashing Other Coaches and Why Calories Burned Doesn't Tell the Whole Story!]]>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-show-ep-131-coaches-bashing-other-coaches-and-why-calories-burned-doesnt-tell-the-whole-story-37b79a444febf8</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful couple weeks!

In the first topic, we go over one of the more common mistakes that we see at the gym (3:27).

Next, we went over why we choose not to talk about exercises that will help someone get "ripped" or "lean" (7:45).

From there, we talked about why all coaches regardless of whether or not they do olympic lifting or powerlifting or gymnastics or calisthenics or kettlebells or sandbags or sports performance etc should all strive to respect and learn from one another (10:48).

Lastly, we talk about why exercises that "burn" the most calories might be misleading you (15:20).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment involved a young boy and the University of Tennessee (22:27)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful couple weeks!

In the first topic, we go over one of the more common mistakes that we see at the gym (3:27).

Next, we went over why we choose not to talk about exercises that will help someone get "ripped" or "lean" (7:45).

From there, we talked about why all coaches regardless of whether or not they do olympic lifting or powerlifting or gymnastics or calisthenics or kettlebells or sandbags or sports performance etc should all strive to respect and learn from one another (10:48).

Lastly, we talk about why exercises that "burn" the most calories might be misleading you (15:20).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment involved a young boy and the University of Tennessee (22:27)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve Show Ep. 131: Coaches Bashing Other Coaches and Why Calories Burned Doesn't Tell the Whole Story!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful couple weeks!

In the first topic, we go over one of the more common mistakes that we see at the gym (3:27).

Next, we went over why we choose not to talk about exercises that will help someone get "ripped" or "lean" (7:45).

From there, we talked about why all coaches regardless of whether or not they do olympic lifting or powerlifting or gymnastics or calisthenics or kettlebells or sandbags or sports performance etc should all strive to respect and learn from one another (10:48).

Lastly, we talk about why exercises that "burn" the most calories might be misleading you (15:20).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment involved a young boy and the University of Tennessee (22:27)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful couple weeks!

In the first topic, we go over one of the more common mistakes that we see at the gym (3:27).

Next, we went over why we choose not to talk about exercises that will help someone get "ripped" or "lean" (7:45).

From there, we talked about why all coaches regardless of whether or not they do olympic lifting or powerlifting or gymnastics or calisthenics or kettlebells or sandbags or sports performance etc should all strive to respect and learn from one another (10:48).

Lastly, we talk about why exercises that "burn" the most calories might be misleading you (15:20).

Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment involved a young boy and the University of Tennessee (22:27)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 130: Why We Don't Meal Prep, Why Some Days in the Gym Feels Better than Others, The Over-Obsession with Neutral, and How Everything Works as Long as it Works for YOU!]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:31:06 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! One of our favorite episodes to date thus far and we address a wide variety of topics in this one :)

We first address why we, unlike a lot of fitness professionals, don't choose to meal prep. (2:12)

Then, we talk about an Instagram post we posted last week about how some days during your training feel great and why some might not feel quite as great and how to trust the process throughout those ups and downs (7:29).

Afterwards, we discussed the concept of "neutral" and how we think there might a bit of an "obsession" around it in the age of social media (12:53).

Finally we talked about why all diets "work" to a certain degree, which is why one isn't better than another, and why you need to find the one that works for you! (17:12)

Our new "Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing" segment starts at: (23:54)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! One of our favorite episodes to date thus far and we address a wide variety of topics in this one :)

We first address why we, unlike a lot of fitness professionals, don't choose to meal prep. (2:12)

Then, we talk about an Instagram post we posted last week about how some days during your training feel great and why some might not feel quite as great and how to trust the process throughout those ups and downs (7:29).

Afterwards, we discussed the concept of "neutral" and how we think there might a bit of an "obsession" around it in the age of social media (12:53).

Finally we talked about why all diets "work" to a certain degree, which is why one isn't better than another, and why you need to find the one that works for you! (17:12)

Our new "Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing" segment starts at: (23:54)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 130: Why We Don't Meal Prep, Why Some Days in the Gym Feels Better than Others, The Over-Obsession with Neutral, and How Everything Works as Long as it Works for YOU!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! One of our favorite episodes to date thus far and we address a wide variety of topics in this one :)

We first address why we, unlike a lot of fitness professionals, don't choose to meal prep. (2:12)

Then, we talk about an Instagram post we posted last week about how some days during your training feel great and why some might not feel quite as great and how to trust the process throughout those ups and downs (7:29).

Afterwards, we discussed the concept of "neutral" and how we think there might a bit of an "obsession" around it in the age of social media (12:53).

Finally we talked about why all diets "work" to a certain degree, which is why one isn't better than another, and why you need to find the one that works for you! (17:12)

Our new "Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing" segment starts at: (23:54)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! One of our favorite episodes to date thus far and we address a wide variety of topics in this one :)

We first address why we, unlike a lot of fitness professionals, don't choose to meal prep. (2:12)

Then, we talk about an Instagram post we posted last week about how some days during your training feel great and why some might not feel quite as great and how to trust the process throughout those ups and downs (7:29).

Afterwards, we discussed the concept of "neutral" and how we think there might a bit of an "obsession" around it in the age of social media (12:53).

Finally we talked about why all diets "work" to a certain degree, which is why one isn't better than another, and why you need to find the one that works for you! (17:12)

Our new "Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing" segment starts at: (23:54)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:31</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 129: Hamstring Tightness, Knees Over Toes, Tucking Hips at the Top of the Squat, and 2-A-Days!]]>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-129-hamstring-tightness-knees-over-toes-tucking-hips-at-the-top-of-the-squat-and-2-a-days-37a24e948e3772</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a good episode for you all today filled with some mythbusting!

Our first topic was addressing what might be happening if your hamstrings are "always tight" (2:50).

After that, we covered why you might find that a lot of fitness professionals really, aggressively tuck the hips under at the top of their squat (6:20).

Next, we went over "knees over toes" - where it came from and if it has any validity (9:12).

Lastly, we went over whether or not we recommend 2-a-days (12:40).

Our Stories That'll Make Your Heart Sing Segment starts on 18:58! 

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a good episode for you all today filled with some mythbusting!

Our first topic was addressing what might be happening if your hamstrings are "always tight" (2:50).

After that, we covered why you might find that a lot of fitness professionals really, aggressively tuck the hips under at the top of their squat (6:20).

Next, we went over "knees over toes" - where it came from and if it has any validity (9:12).

Lastly, we went over whether or not we recommend 2-a-days (12:40).

Our Stories That'll Make Your Heart Sing Segment starts on 18:58! 

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 129: Hamstring Tightness, Knees Over Toes, Tucking Hips at the Top of the Squat, and 2-A-Days!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>136</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a good episode for you all today filled with some mythbusting!

Our first topic was addressing what might be happening if your hamstrings are "always tight" (2:50).

After that, we covered why you might find that a lot of fitness professionals really, aggressively tuck the hips under at the top of their squat (6:20).

Next, we went over "knees over toes" - where it came from and if it has any validity (9:12).

Lastly, we went over whether or not we recommend 2-a-days (12:40).

Our Stories That'll Make Your Heart Sing Segment starts on 18:58! 

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a good episode for you all today filled with some mythbusting!

Our first topic was addressing what might be happening if your hamstrings are "always tight" (2:50).

After that, we covered why you might find that a lot of fitness professionals really, aggressively tuck the hips under at the top of their squat (6:20).

Next, we went over "knees over toes" - where it came from and if it has any validity (9:12).

Lastly, we went over whether or not we recommend 2-a-days (12:40).

Our Stories That'll Make Your Heart Sing Segment starts on 18:58! 

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 128: Pushing Through Your Heels, Specialty Tools Like Maces and Clubs, How to Structure Workouts, and Our Thoughts on Constantly Dieting!]]>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:05:25 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-128-pushing-through-your-heels-specialty-tools-like-maces-and-clubs-how-to-structure-workouts-and-our-thoughts-on-constantly-dieting-379cc4b88ab6c8</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Slightly different format for you all today along with a special segment at the end!

In our first topic, we go over whether or not you should push through your heels or your whole foot (4:09).

Next, we went over how specialty tools like maces, clubs, sandbags, and kettlebells should be incorporated into your program (7:03)

Then, we go over why we like to start with heavier, compound movements earlier on in our workouts and more isolated movements later on in our workouts (10:57)

Finally, we talk about the concept of constantly in some sort of cutting/massing diet (14:12).

Our last special segment starts on 18:26.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Slightly different format for you all today along with a special segment at the end!

In our first topic, we go over whether or not you should push through your heels or your whole foot (4:09).

Next, we went over how specialty tools like maces, clubs, sandbags, and kettlebells should be incorporated into your program (7:03)

Then, we go over why we like to start with heavier, compound movements earlier on in our workouts and more isolated movements later on in our workouts (10:57)

Finally, we talk about the concept of constantly in some sort of cutting/massing diet (14:12).

Our last special segment starts on 18:26.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 128: Pushing Through Your Heels, Specialty Tools Like Maces and Clubs, How to Structure Workouts, and Our Thoughts on Constantly Dieting!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Slightly different format for you all today along with a special segment at the end!

In our first topic, we go over whether or not you should push through your heels or your whole foot (4:09).

Next, we went over how specialty tools like maces, clubs, sandbags, and kettlebells should be incorporated into your program (7:03)

Then, we go over why we like to start with heavier, compound movements earlier on in our workouts and more isolated movements later on in our workouts (10:57)

Finally, we talk about the concept of constantly in some sort of cutting/massing diet (14:12).

Our last special segment starts on 18:26.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Slightly different format for you all today along with a special segment at the end!

In our first topic, we go over whether or not you should push through your heels or your whole foot (4:09).

Next, we went over how specialty tools like maces, clubs, sandbags, and kettlebells should be incorporated into your program (7:03)

Then, we go over why we like to start with heavier, compound movements earlier on in our workouts and more isolated movements later on in our workouts (10:57)

Finally, we talk about the concept of constantly in some sort of cutting/massing diet (14:12).

Our last special segment starts on 18:26.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:03</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 127: If We Could Only Do 3 Exercises, Difference Between Abs and Core, and Muscle Groups vs Movement Patterns!]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with another podcast!

In the first question, we talk about the three exercises that we each would choose if we could only do 3 exercises for the rest of our lives (2:21).

Next, we talk about the difference between having "visible abs" and a "strong core" (10:21).

Lastly, we talk about how to build a strength program and how we choose between body parts or movement patterns (14:12).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with another podcast!

In the first question, we talk about the three exercises that we each would choose if we could only do 3 exercises for the rest of our lives (2:21).

Next, we talk about the difference between having "visible abs" and a "strong core" (10:21).

Lastly, we talk about how to build a strength program and how we choose between body parts or movement patterns (14:12).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 127: If We Could Only Do 3 Exercises, Difference Between Abs and Core, and Muscle Groups vs Movement Patterns!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with another podcast!

In the first question, we talk about the three exercises that we each would choose if we could only do 3 exercises for the rest of our lives (2:21).

Next, we talk about the difference between having "visible abs" and a "strong core" (10:21).

Lastly, we talk about how to build a strength program and how we choose between body parts or movement patterns (14:12).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with another podcast!

In the first question, we talk about the three exercises that we each would choose if we could only do 3 exercises for the rest of our lives (2:21).

Next, we talk about the difference between having "visible abs" and a "strong core" (10:21).

Lastly, we talk about how to build a strength program and how we choose between body parts or movement patterns (14:12).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:02</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 126: Diastasis, Pull-Ups, and Quick and Easy Meal Prep!]]>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It's been a minute!

In this episode, we explain why we took a brief hiatus as well as why we decided to lease a dedicated podcast/video studio.

We apologize in advance for some of our audio issues - it'll get better! We just need to get used to the acoustics of the space and possibly pick up some new equipment.

In the first question, we go over how to train your core if you have diastasis recti (4:21)

Next, we go over some tips on how to improve your pull-up game (19:32).

Finally, we went over how we do meal prep in a quick and easy way (26:05)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It's been a minute!

In this episode, we explain why we took a brief hiatus as well as why we decided to lease a dedicated podcast/video studio.

We apologize in advance for some of our audio issues - it'll get better! We just need to get used to the acoustics of the space and possibly pick up some new equipment.

In the first question, we go over how to train your core if you have diastasis recti (4:21)

Next, we go over some tips on how to improve your pull-up game (19:32).

Finally, we went over how we do meal prep in a quick and easy way (26:05)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 126: Diastasis, Pull-Ups, and Quick and Easy Meal Prep!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It's been a minute!

In this episode, we explain why we took a brief hiatus as well as why we decided to lease a dedicated podcast/video studio.

We apologize in advance for some of our audio issues - it'll get better! We just need to get used to the acoustics of the space and possibly pick up some new equipment.

In the first question, we go over how to train your core if you have diastasis recti (4:21)

Next, we go over some tips on how to improve your pull-up game (19:32).

Finally, we went over how we do meal prep in a quick and easy way (26:05)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It's been a minute!

In this episode, we explain why we took a brief hiatus as well as why we decided to lease a dedicated podcast/video studio.

We apologize in advance for some of our audio issues - it'll get better! We just need to get used to the acoustics of the space and possibly pick up some new equipment.

In the first question, we go over how to train your core if you have diastasis recti (4:21)

Next, we go over some tips on how to improve your pull-up game (19:32).

Finally, we went over how we do meal prep in a quick and easy way (26:05)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:42:52</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve125: How Many Times You Should Squat Per Week, All the Hype Around Fasting, and Keeping Training Fun While Also Progressing in a Structured Manner!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 19:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve125-how-many-times-you-should-squat-per-week-all-the-hype-around-fasting-and-keeping-training-fun-while-also-progressing-in-a-structured-manner-375d61debee44c</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are doing well!

In the first question of this episode we went over how many times you should squat per week if you want to get stronger (2:22).

We also went over what to do if you feel as though your wrists want to bend backwards while squatting (7:35).

Next, we went over whether or not we think people should try out intermittent fasting (11:24).

Lastly, we talked about how to make training more flexible and fun while still managing to be structured (21:41).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are doing well!

In the first question of this episode we went over how many times you should squat per week if you want to get stronger (2:22).

We also went over what to do if you feel as though your wrists want to bend backwards while squatting (7:35).

Next, we went over whether or not we think people should try out intermittent fasting (11:24).

Lastly, we talked about how to make training more flexible and fun while still managing to be structured (21:41).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve125: How Many Times You Should Squat Per Week, All the Hype Around Fasting, and Keeping Training Fun While Also Progressing in a Structured Manner!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are doing well!

In the first question of this episode we went over how many times you should squat per week if you want to get stronger (2:22).

We also went over what to do if you feel as though your wrists want to bend backwards while squatting (7:35).

Next, we went over whether or not we think people should try out intermittent fasting (11:24).

Lastly, we talked about how to make training more flexible and fun while still managing to be structured (21:41).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are doing well!

In the first question of this episode we went over how many times you should squat per week if you want to get stronger (2:22).

We also went over what to do if you feel as though your wrists want to bend backwards while squatting (7:35).

Next, we went over whether or not we think people should try out intermittent fasting (11:24).

Lastly, we talked about how to make training more flexible and fun while still managing to be structured (21:41).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:28:57</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 124: Nutrition Advice and Healing Your Relationship with Food!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 23:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Lauren, as well as two of our other coaches: Ted and Michaela, gave a presentation concerning different facets of nutrition to our members at Achieve.

In this episode, you'll gain some insight on why you should always take nutrition advice with a grain of salt as well as some personal insight from Lauren on how she healed her relationship with food.

I apologize for the sound quality in this one - we're working on getting some sound treatment for our new podcast room in the near future!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Lauren, as well as two of our other coaches: Ted and Michaela, gave a presentation concerning different facets of nutrition to our members at Achieve.

In this episode, you'll gain some insight on why you should always take nutrition advice with a grain of salt as well as some personal insight from Lauren on how she healed her relationship with food.

I apologize for the sound quality in this one - we're working on getting some sound treatment for our new podcast room in the near future!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 124: Nutrition Advice and Healing Your Relationship with Food!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Lauren, as well as two of our other coaches: Ted and Michaela, gave a presentation concerning different facets of nutrition to our members at Achieve.

In this episode, you'll gain some insight on why you should always take nutrition advice with a grain of salt as well as some personal insight from Lauren on how she healed her relationship with food.

I apologize for the sound quality in this one - we're working on getting some sound treatment for our new podcast room in the near future!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Lauren, as well as two of our other coaches: Ted and Michaela, gave a presentation concerning different facets of nutrition to our members at Achieve.

In this episode, you'll gain some insight on why you should always take nutrition advice with a grain of salt as well as some personal insight from Lauren on how she healed her relationship with food.

I apologize for the sound quality in this one - we're working on getting some sound treatment for our new podcast room in the near future!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:43:49</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 123: How to Correct Excessive Quad Dominance During Squatting, Our Thoughts on Protein Powder, and Butt Winking While Deadlifting!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 23:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-123-how-to-correct-excessive-quad-dominance-during-squatting-our-thoughts-on-protein-powder-and-butt-winking-while-deadlifting-374d04e3c29180</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!

In the first question, we talked about how to address excessive quad dominance while squatting (4:22).

Next, we discussed our thoughts on protein powder and which brands we recommend (9:59).

Lastly, we talked about how to set up for a hip hinge/deadlift and what to do if your lower back wants to round while you get in position (ie. "butt wink") (16:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!

In the first question, we talked about how to address excessive quad dominance while squatting (4:22).

Next, we discussed our thoughts on protein powder and which brands we recommend (9:59).

Lastly, we talked about how to set up for a hip hinge/deadlift and what to do if your lower back wants to round while you get in position (ie. "butt wink") (16:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 123: How to Correct Excessive Quad Dominance During Squatting, Our Thoughts on Protein Powder, and Butt Winking While Deadlifting!]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!

In the first question, we talked about how to address excessive quad dominance while squatting (4:22).

Next, we discussed our thoughts on protein powder and which brands we recommend (9:59).

Lastly, we talked about how to set up for a hip hinge/deadlift and what to do if your lower back wants to round while you get in position (ie. "butt wink") (16:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!

In the first question, we talked about how to address excessive quad dominance while squatting (4:22).

Next, we discussed our thoughts on protein powder and which brands we recommend (9:59).

Lastly, we talked about how to set up for a hip hinge/deadlift and what to do if your lower back wants to round while you get in position (ie. "butt wink") (16:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:57</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 122: AchieveOnline, Tips for Avoiding Workout Plateaus, the Best Ways to Mentally/Physically Prepare for Surgery, and If It's a Dealbreaker if Your Partner Isn't as Into Fitness as You!]]>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-122-achieveonline-tips-for-avoiding-workout-plateaus-the-best-ways-to-mentallyphysically-prepare-for-surgery-and-if-its-a-dealbreaker-if-your-partner-isnt-as-into-fitness-as-you-3748203f2525a6</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! In this episode, we spend the first few minutes discussing the launch of [AchieveOnline](http://www.achievefitnessonline.com)! If you’d like to skip ahead to the questions, head to 7:44!

In the first question, we talk about how to push past a training plateau (7:44).

Then, we talked about the best ways to mentally and physically prepare for the extended downtime after surgery (11:31).

Finally, we go over our thoughts on if it’s a dealbreaker if your signficant other doesn’t work out (16:18).

The discount code we discussed in the episode is achieverpodcast10! Sign up by Wednesday, April 24th at 11:59pm to claim 10% off any program!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! In this episode, we spend the first few minutes discussing the launch of [AchieveOnline](http://www.achievefitnessonline.com)! If you’d like to skip ahead to the questions, head to 7:44!

In the first question, we talk about how to push past a training plateau (7:44).

Then, we talked about the best ways to mentally and physically prepare for the extended downtime after surgery (11:31).

Finally, we go over our thoughts on if it’s a dealbreaker if your signficant other doesn’t work out (16:18).

The discount code we discussed in the episode is achieverpodcast10! Sign up by Wednesday, April 24th at 11:59pm to claim 10% off any program!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 122: AchieveOnline, Tips for Avoiding Workout Plateaus, the Best Ways to Mentally/Physically Prepare for Surgery, and If It's a Dealbreaker if Your Partner Isn't as Into Fitness as You!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! In this episode, we spend the first few minutes discussing the launch of [AchieveOnline](http://www.achievefitnessonline.com)! If you’d like to skip ahead to the questions, head to 7:44!

In the first question, we talk about how to push past a training plateau (7:44).

Then, we talked about the best ways to mentally and physically prepare for the extended downtime after surgery (11:31).

Finally, we go over our thoughts on if it’s a dealbreaker if your signficant other doesn’t work out (16:18).

The discount code we discussed in the episode is achieverpodcast10! Sign up by Wednesday, April 24th at 11:59pm to claim 10% off any program!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! In this episode, we spend the first few minutes discussing the launch of [AchieveOnline](http://www.achievefitnessonline.com)! If you’d like to skip ahead to the questions, head to 7:44!

In the first question, we talk about how to push past a training plateau (7:44).

Then, we talked about the best ways to mentally and physically prepare for the extended downtime after surgery (11:31).

Finally, we go over our thoughts on if it’s a dealbreaker if your signficant other doesn’t work out (16:18).

The discount code we discussed in the episode is achieverpodcast10! Sign up by Wednesday, April 24th at 11:59pm to claim 10% off any program!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:09</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 121: How Often to Go for a 1 Rep Max, Lifting Weights with a Slipped Disc, and Lower Body Exercises for Runners!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 19:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-121-how-often-to-go-for-a-1-rep-max-lifting-weights-with-a-slipped-disc-and-lower-body-exercises-for-runners-37437aa8b477d8</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus - we're back!

First we went over how often a person should for a personal best/PR/1 rep max (5:58).

Next, we talked about lifting weights with a slipped disc/bulging disc/etc. and how we'd approach training with that sort of diagnosis (11:49).

Finally, we talked about how to approach strength training as well as what type of lower body training you should emphasize as a runner (18:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus - we're back!

First we went over how often a person should for a personal best/PR/1 rep max (5:58).

Next, we talked about lifting weights with a slipped disc/bulging disc/etc. and how we'd approach training with that sort of diagnosis (11:49).

Finally, we talked about how to approach strength training as well as what type of lower body training you should emphasize as a runner (18:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 121: How Often to Go for a 1 Rep Max, Lifting Weights with a Slipped Disc, and Lower Body Exercises for Runners!]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus - we're back!

First we went over how often a person should for a personal best/PR/1 rep max (5:58).

Next, we talked about lifting weights with a slipped disc/bulging disc/etc. and how we'd approach training with that sort of diagnosis (11:49).

Finally, we talked about how to approach strength training as well as what type of lower body training you should emphasize as a runner (18:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus - we're back!

First we went over how often a person should for a personal best/PR/1 rep max (5:58).

Next, we talked about lifting weights with a slipped disc/bulging disc/etc. and how we'd approach training with that sort of diagnosis (11:49).

Finally, we talked about how to approach strength training as well as what type of lower body training you should emphasize as a runner (18:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:55</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 120: How to Feel Less Intimidated at the Gym, How to Feel Your Glutes Better During Bridges and Squats, and How to Address Anterior Pelvic Tilt!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:52:54 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-120-how-to-feel-less-intimidated-at-the-gym-how-to-feel-your-glutes-better-during-bridges-and-squats-and-how-to-address-anterior-pelvic-tilt-373878fef19d56</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful week!

In the first question, we talk about a really common question - "how can I feel less intimidated at the gym?" (3:07).

Next, we talk about how to engage your glutes at the top of a bridge, squat, and deadlift (13:06).

Finally, we talk about if Anterior Pelvic Tilt is something you should be worried about and how to address it if you want to work on it (16:30).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful week!

In the first question, we talk about a really common question - "how can I feel less intimidated at the gym?" (3:07).

Next, we talk about how to engage your glutes at the top of a bridge, squat, and deadlift (13:06).

Finally, we talk about if Anterior Pelvic Tilt is something you should be worried about and how to address it if you want to work on it (16:30).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 120: How to Feel Less Intimidated at the Gym, How to Feel Your Glutes Better During Bridges and Squats, and How to Address Anterior Pelvic Tilt!]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful week!

In the first question, we talk about a really common question - "how can I feel less intimidated at the gym?" (3:07).

Next, we talk about how to engage your glutes at the top of a bridge, squat, and deadlift (13:06).

Finally, we talk about if Anterior Pelvic Tilt is something you should be worried about and how to address it if you want to work on it (16:30).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful week!

In the first question, we talk about a really common question - "how can I feel less intimidated at the gym?" (3:07).

Next, we talk about how to engage your glutes at the top of a bridge, squat, and deadlift (13:06).

Finally, we talk about if Anterior Pelvic Tilt is something you should be worried about and how to address it if you want to work on it (16:30).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:07</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 119: Knee Position During Squats, the Effectiveness of the Landmine Set-Up, and the Mind-Muscle Connection During the Bench Press and Overhead Press!]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-119-knee-position-during-squats-the-effectiveness-of-the-landmine-set-up-and-the-mind-muscle-connection-during-the-bench-press-and-overhead-press-3733b4f9d557cc</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First off, thanks to all of you who reviewed the podcast last week - we really appreciate it! Please keep em' coming, everyone!

In the first question, we delve into knee position during squats and what to do if "nothing" is working to improve your form (1:55).

Next, we talked about the Landmine set-up and what we think about it. We referenced @benbrunotraining - definitely go check him out (8:10).

Lastly, we answered a question about how to approach the mind-muscle connection during the bench press and the overhead press (11:43).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First off, thanks to all of you who reviewed the podcast last week - we really appreciate it! Please keep em' coming, everyone!

In the first question, we delve into knee position during squats and what to do if "nothing" is working to improve your form (1:55).

Next, we talked about the Landmine set-up and what we think about it. We referenced @benbrunotraining - definitely go check him out (8:10).

Lastly, we answered a question about how to approach the mind-muscle connection during the bench press and the overhead press (11:43).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 119: Knee Position During Squats, the Effectiveness of the Landmine Set-Up, and the Mind-Muscle Connection During the Bench Press and Overhead Press!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First off, thanks to all of you who reviewed the podcast last week - we really appreciate it! Please keep em' coming, everyone!

In the first question, we delve into knee position during squats and what to do if "nothing" is working to improve your form (1:55).

Next, we talked about the Landmine set-up and what we think about it. We referenced @benbrunotraining - definitely go check him out (8:10).

Lastly, we answered a question about how to approach the mind-muscle connection during the bench press and the overhead press (11:43).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First off, thanks to all of you who reviewed the podcast last week - we really appreciate it! Please keep em' coming, everyone!

In the first question, we delve into knee position during squats and what to do if "nothing" is working to improve your form (1:55).

Next, we talked about the Landmine set-up and what we think about it. We referenced @benbrunotraining - definitely go check him out (8:10).

Lastly, we answered a question about how to approach the mind-muscle connection during the bench press and the overhead press (11:43).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:15:56</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 118: When to Incorporate HIIT Training, If You Should Write Your Own Workouts, and the Best Way to Deal with Exercise Pains!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-118-when-to-incorporate-hiit-training-if-you-should-write-your-own-workouts-and-the-best-way-to-deal-with-exercise-pains-3731715e2d1ea6</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-118-when-to-incorporate-hiit-training-if-you-should-write-your-own-workouts-and-the-best-way-to-deal-with-exercise-pains-3731715e2d1ea6</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day!

In the first question, we go over whether or not it's a good idea to incorporate HIIT training before or in the middle of your strength workouts (2:25).

Next, we go over if you should write your own workouts or hire someone to create them for you (5:15).

Lastly, we over the best way to deal with exercise pains - in other words, how to improve your ability to recover from soreness (11:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day!

In the first question, we go over whether or not it's a good idea to incorporate HIIT training before or in the middle of your strength workouts (2:25).

Next, we go over if you should write your own workouts or hire someone to create them for you (5:15).

Lastly, we over the best way to deal with exercise pains - in other words, how to improve your ability to recover from soreness (11:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 118: When to Incorporate HIIT Training, If You Should Write Your Own Workouts, and the Best Way to Deal with Exercise Pains!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day!

In the first question, we go over whether or not it's a good idea to incorporate HIIT training before or in the middle of your strength workouts (2:25).

Next, we go over if you should write your own workouts or hire someone to create them for you (5:15).

Lastly, we over the best way to deal with exercise pains - in other words, how to improve your ability to recover from soreness (11:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all are having a wonderful day!

In the first question, we go over whether or not it's a good idea to incorporate HIIT training before or in the middle of your strength workouts (2:25).

Next, we go over if you should write your own workouts or hire someone to create them for you (5:15).

Lastly, we over the best way to deal with exercise pains - in other words, how to improve your ability to recover from soreness (11:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:14:26</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 117: How Many Sets/Reps We Recommend, Are Calories from Junk Food and "Healthy" Food the Same, and What You Should Eat Before a Workout!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-117-how-many-setsreps-we-recommend-are-calories-from-junk-food-and-healthy-food-the-same-and-what-you-should-eat-before-a-workout-372d8d23945f1e</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super quick episode for you all today!

In the first question, we go over what sets/reps we generally recommend (2:08).

Next, we discussed whether calories from "junk" food is the same as calories from "healthy" food. (5:10)

Lastly, we talked about general recommendations on *what* you should eat before a workout as well as *how long* before a workout you should actually eat (10:20).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super quick episode for you all today!

In the first question, we go over what sets/reps we generally recommend (2:08).

Next, we discussed whether calories from "junk" food is the same as calories from "healthy" food. (5:10)

Lastly, we talked about general recommendations on *what* you should eat before a workout as well as *how long* before a workout you should actually eat (10:20).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 117: How Many Sets/Reps We Recommend, Are Calories from Junk Food and "Healthy" Food the Same, and What You Should Eat Before a Workout!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super quick episode for you all today!

In the first question, we go over what sets/reps we generally recommend (2:08).

Next, we discussed whether calories from "junk" food is the same as calories from "healthy" food. (5:10)

Lastly, we talked about general recommendations on *what* you should eat before a workout as well as *how long* before a workout you should actually eat (10:20).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super quick episode for you all today!

In the first question, we go over what sets/reps we generally recommend (2:08).

Next, we discussed whether calories from "junk" food is the same as calories from "healthy" food. (5:10)

Lastly, we talked about general recommendations on *what* you should eat before a workout as well as *how long* before a workout you should actually eat (10:20).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:14:56</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 116: How to Determine if an Exercise/Modality is Good For You, Pain During Single Leg Glute Bridges, and If Trap Bar Deadlifts Will Improve Your Conventional Deadlift!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-116-how-to-determine-if-an-exercisemodality-is-good-for-you-pain-during-single-leg-glute-bridges-and-if-trap-bar-deadlifts-will-improve-your-conventional-deadlift-372bd89c8cabb2</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Great little discussion to kick off today's episode on how to determine where or not an exercise/modality (spin, Zumba, strength training, etc) is right for you (2:48).

Next, we went over how to adjust single leg glute bridges so that it won't cause pain in your lower back (11:38).

Lastly, we went over whether or not a trap bar deadlift would increase a person's conventional deadlift (18:03).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Great little discussion to kick off today's episode on how to determine where or not an exercise/modality (spin, Zumba, strength training, etc) is right for you (2:48).

Next, we went over how to adjust single leg glute bridges so that it won't cause pain in your lower back (11:38).

Lastly, we went over whether or not a trap bar deadlift would increase a person's conventional deadlift (18:03).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 116: How to Determine if an Exercise/Modality is Good For You, Pain During Single Leg Glute Bridges, and If Trap Bar Deadlifts Will Improve Your Conventional Deadlift!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Great little discussion to kick off today's episode on how to determine where or not an exercise/modality (spin, Zumba, strength training, etc) is right for you (2:48).

Next, we went over how to adjust single leg glute bridges so that it won't cause pain in your lower back (11:38).

Lastly, we went over whether or not a trap bar deadlift would increase a person's conventional deadlift (18:03).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Great little discussion to kick off today's episode on how to determine where or not an exercise/modality (spin, Zumba, strength training, etc) is right for you (2:48).

Next, we went over how to adjust single leg glute bridges so that it won't cause pain in your lower back (11:38).

Lastly, we went over whether or not a trap bar deadlift would increase a person's conventional deadlift (18:03).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:25</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[AchieveMentors #5: How We Hire and Onboard Our Coaching Staff!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/achievementors-5-how-we-hire-and-onboard-our-coaching-staff-372814b965b0be</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! We're back with another AchieveMentors podcast - just a reminder that this is our show for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers.

In today's episode, we expand on AchieveMentors episode 4, and we talk about how how we hire and onboard our coaching staff! We think you gym owners out there will benefit a lot from this one!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! We're back with another AchieveMentors podcast - just a reminder that this is our show for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers.

In today's episode, we expand on AchieveMentors episode 4, and we talk about how how we hire and onboard our coaching staff! We think you gym owners out there will benefit a lot from this one!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[AchieveMentors #5: How We Hire and Onboard Our Coaching Staff!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! We're back with another AchieveMentors podcast - just a reminder that this is our show for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers.

In today's episode, we expand on AchieveMentors episode 4, and we talk about how how we hire and onboard our coaching staff! We think you gym owners out there will benefit a lot from this one!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! We're back with another AchieveMentors podcast - just a reminder that this is our show for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers.

In today's episode, we expand on AchieveMentors episode 4, and we talk about how how we hire and onboard our coaching staff! We think you gym owners out there will benefit a lot from this one!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:17</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 115: Proper Form for Back Extensions, Improving Your Push Up Strength, Preventing Shins Splints While Running, and the Difference Between Hook Grip and Mixed Grip for Deadlifts!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-115-proper-form-for-back-extensions-improving-your-push-up-strength-preventing-shins-splints-while-running-and-the-difference-between-hook-grip-and-mixed-grip-for-deadlifts-372683294c6378</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Quick but action-packed episode for you all today!

In the first question, we talk about how to optimize your form during back extensions in order to better engage the glutes (2:00).

Next, we went over how to improve full range of motion push ups (4:38).

Then, we delved into preventing shin splints. You can access the video on ankle mobility [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU&amp;t=0s) (7:55).

Finally, we cover the difference between using a hook and mixed grip for deadlifts and which one we recommend (11:33).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Quick but action-packed episode for you all today!

In the first question, we talk about how to optimize your form during back extensions in order to better engage the glutes (2:00).

Next, we went over how to improve full range of motion push ups (4:38).

Then, we delved into preventing shin splints. You can access the video on ankle mobility [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU&t=0s) (7:55).

Finally, we cover the difference between using a hook and mixed grip for deadlifts and which one we recommend (11:33).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 115: Proper Form for Back Extensions, Improving Your Push Up Strength, Preventing Shins Splints While Running, and the Difference Between Hook Grip and Mixed Grip for Deadlifts!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Quick but action-packed episode for you all today!

In the first question, we talk about how to optimize your form during back extensions in order to better engage the glutes (2:00).

Next, we went over how to improve full range of motion push ups (4:38).

Then, we delved into preventing shin splints. You can access the video on ankle mobility [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU&amp;t=0s) (7:55).

Finally, we cover the difference between using a hook and mixed grip for deadlifts and which one we recommend (11:33).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Quick but action-packed episode for you all today!

In the first question, we talk about how to optimize your form during back extensions in order to better engage the glutes (2:00).

Next, we went over how to improve full range of motion push ups (4:38).

Then, we delved into preventing shin splints. You can access the video on ankle mobility [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU&t=0s) (7:55).

Finally, we cover the difference between using a hook and mixed grip for deadlifts and which one we recommend (11:33).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:17:06</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 114: Squatting with a Natural Back Arch, Getting Back to Olympic Lifting After Pregnancy, and Improving Your Cat/Cow!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-114-squatting-with-a-natural-back-arch-getting-back-to-olympic-lifting-after-pregnancy-and-improving-your-catcow-37224b55d94a4e</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Our introduction has some references to our last podcast episode where we talk about what to do when someone offers you unsolicited advice at the gym - we couldn't think of a great answer, so we sought out your opinion, and Lauren's mom happened to write in with the perfect answer!

In our first question, we cover what we think about squatting with a natural arch in your lower back (2:23).

Next, we talk about how to get back into Olympic lifting after preganancy (5:04).

Finally, we delved into how to improve your upper back mobility for cat/cows (9:57).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Our introduction has some references to our last podcast episode where we talk about what to do when someone offers you unsolicited advice at the gym - we couldn't think of a great answer, so we sought out your opinion, and Lauren's mom happened to write in with the perfect answer!

In our first question, we cover what we think about squatting with a natural arch in your lower back (2:23).

Next, we talk about how to get back into Olympic lifting after preganancy (5:04).

Finally, we delved into how to improve your upper back mobility for cat/cows (9:57).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 114: Squatting with a Natural Back Arch, Getting Back to Olympic Lifting After Pregnancy, and Improving Your Cat/Cow!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Our introduction has some references to our last podcast episode where we talk about what to do when someone offers you unsolicited advice at the gym - we couldn't think of a great answer, so we sought out your opinion, and Lauren's mom happened to write in with the perfect answer!

In our first question, we cover what we think about squatting with a natural arch in your lower back (2:23).

Next, we talk about how to get back into Olympic lifting after preganancy (5:04).

Finally, we delved into how to improve your upper back mobility for cat/cows (9:57).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Our introduction has some references to our last podcast episode where we talk about what to do when someone offers you unsolicited advice at the gym - we couldn't think of a great answer, so we sought out your opinion, and Lauren's mom happened to write in with the perfect answer!

In our first question, we cover what we think about squatting with a natural arch in your lower back (2:23).

Next, we talk about how to get back into Olympic lifting after preganancy (5:04).

Finally, we delved into how to improve your upper back mobility for cat/cows (9:57).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:14:43</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 113: How to Politely Shut Down Unsolicited Advice in the Gym, Back Pain During Rows, Plyometrics for Beginners, and How to Make Healthy Food Choices 100% of the Time!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 22:21:56 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-113-how-to-politely-shut-down-unsolicited-advice-in-the-gym-back-pain-during-rows-plyometrics-for-beginners-and-how-to-make-healthy-food-choices-100-of-the-time-3720fb5a85cb18</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you're all staying safe and warm if you're in the Northeast with this snowstorm!

In the first question, we talk about how to politely shut down unsolicited advice from a stranger at the gym (2:40). We didn't have a definitive answer here and bring the topic back up again later (20:57).

Then, we discussed how to avoid back pain during bent over rows (9:28).

Next, we covered how to begin plyometrics training if you're a complete beginner to it (12:10).

Finally, we covered how to eat healthy 100 PERCENT of the time (16:03). If you've followed us for some time now, you'll probably be not too surpised about our answer!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you're all staying safe and warm if you're in the Northeast with this snowstorm!

In the first question, we talk about how to politely shut down unsolicited advice from a stranger at the gym (2:40). We didn't have a definitive answer here and bring the topic back up again later (20:57).

Then, we discussed how to avoid back pain during bent over rows (9:28).

Next, we covered how to begin plyometrics training if you're a complete beginner to it (12:10).

Finally, we covered how to eat healthy 100 PERCENT of the time (16:03). If you've followed us for some time now, you'll probably be not too surpised about our answer!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 113: How to Politely Shut Down Unsolicited Advice in the Gym, Back Pain During Rows, Plyometrics for Beginners, and How to Make Healthy Food Choices 100% of the Time!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>118</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you're all staying safe and warm if you're in the Northeast with this snowstorm!

In the first question, we talk about how to politely shut down unsolicited advice from a stranger at the gym (2:40). We didn't have a definitive answer here and bring the topic back up again later (20:57).

Then, we discussed how to avoid back pain during bent over rows (9:28).

Next, we covered how to begin plyometrics training if you're a complete beginner to it (12:10).

Finally, we covered how to eat healthy 100 PERCENT of the time (16:03). If you've followed us for some time now, you'll probably be not too surpised about our answer!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you're all staying safe and warm if you're in the Northeast with this snowstorm!

In the first question, we talk about how to politely shut down unsolicited advice from a stranger at the gym (2:40). We didn't have a definitive answer here and bring the topic back up again later (20:57).

Then, we discussed how to avoid back pain during bent over rows (9:28).

Next, we covered how to begin plyometrics training if you're a complete beginner to it (12:10).

Finally, we covered how to eat healthy 100 PERCENT of the time (16:03). If you've followed us for some time now, you'll probably be not too surpised about our answer!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:49</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 112: To Arch or Not to Arch During the Bench Press, Addressing Adductor Pain, The Difference Between the Leg Press and Squats, and How High Your Hips Should be During Deadlifts!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-112-to-arch-or-not-to-arch-during-the-bench-press-addressing-adductor-pain-the-difference-between-the-leg-press-and-squats-and-how-high-your-hips-should-be-during-deadlifts-371b83320cfcd2</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This one is a rapid-fire answer show with a ton of practical advice.

In the first question, we talk about whether or not you should arch during bench pressing (2:17).

Then, we covered some very general strategies on how to address adductor pain. We're posting the IG post tonight (2/25/19) and I'll link it in the show notes when it's up! (7:17).

Afterwards, we talked about the main differences between the leg press machine and squats (11:55).

Finally, we had a little discussion about internet coaches as well as how high your hips should be during a deadlift (17:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This one is a rapid-fire answer show with a ton of practical advice.

In the first question, we talk about whether or not you should arch during bench pressing (2:17).

Then, we covered some very general strategies on how to address adductor pain. We're posting the IG post tonight (2/25/19) and I'll link it in the show notes when it's up! (7:17).

Afterwards, we talked about the main differences between the leg press machine and squats (11:55).

Finally, we had a little discussion about internet coaches as well as how high your hips should be during a deadlift (17:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 112: To Arch or Not to Arch During the Bench Press, Addressing Adductor Pain, The Difference Between the Leg Press and Squats, and How High Your Hips Should be During Deadlifts!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This one is a rapid-fire answer show with a ton of practical advice.

In the first question, we talk about whether or not you should arch during bench pressing (2:17).

Then, we covered some very general strategies on how to address adductor pain. We're posting the IG post tonight (2/25/19) and I'll link it in the show notes when it's up! (7:17).

Afterwards, we talked about the main differences between the leg press machine and squats (11:55).

Finally, we had a little discussion about internet coaches as well as how high your hips should be during a deadlift (17:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This one is a rapid-fire answer show with a ton of practical advice.

In the first question, we talk about whether or not you should arch during bench pressing (2:17).

Then, we covered some very general strategies on how to address adductor pain. We're posting the IG post tonight (2/25/19) and I'll link it in the show notes when it's up! (7:17).

Afterwards, we talked about the main differences between the leg press machine and squats (11:55).

Finally, we had a little discussion about internet coaches as well as how high your hips should be during a deadlift (17:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 111: How to Load the Barbell Without Looking Silly, Exercises With the BOSU Ball, Explosive Movements, and Kettlebell Finishers!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-111-how-to-load-the-barbell-without-looking-silly-exercises-with-the-bosu-ball-explosive-movements-and-kettlebell-finishers-3717599914f80c</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today!

In the first question, we discuss how to go about loading a barbell with multiple plates without looking silly in the process (2:55)

Next, we go over exercises that we like to use on the BOSU ball and whether or not we think that the BOSU ball is an effective tool overall (8:10)

Then, we cover whether or not you should be including power exercises to your workout regimen (12:20)

Finally, we talk about where you should place kettlebell exercises in your program - the beginning as a power exercise? The middle as a strength/hypertrohpy exercise? The end as a finisher? We go over it all here! (15:28)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today!

In the first question, we discuss how to go about loading a barbell with multiple plates without looking silly in the process (2:55)

Next, we go over exercises that we like to use on the BOSU ball and whether or not we think that the BOSU ball is an effective tool overall (8:10)

Then, we cover whether or not you should be including power exercises to your workout regimen (12:20)

Finally, we talk about where you should place kettlebell exercises in your program - the beginning as a power exercise? The middle as a strength/hypertrohpy exercise? The end as a finisher? We go over it all here! (15:28)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 111: How to Load the Barbell Without Looking Silly, Exercises With the BOSU Ball, Explosive Movements, and Kettlebell Finishers!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today!

In the first question, we discuss how to go about loading a barbell with multiple plates without looking silly in the process (2:55)

Next, we go over exercises that we like to use on the BOSU ball and whether or not we think that the BOSU ball is an effective tool overall (8:10)

Then, we cover whether or not you should be including power exercises to your workout regimen (12:20)

Finally, we talk about where you should place kettlebell exercises in your program - the beginning as a power exercise? The middle as a strength/hypertrohpy exercise? The end as a finisher? We go over it all here! (15:28)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today!

In the first question, we discuss how to go about loading a barbell with multiple plates without looking silly in the process (2:55)

Next, we go over exercises that we like to use on the BOSU ball and whether or not we think that the BOSU ball is an effective tool overall (8:10)

Then, we cover whether or not you should be including power exercises to your workout regimen (12:20)

Finally, we talk about where you should place kettlebell exercises in your program - the beginning as a power exercise? The middle as a strength/hypertrohpy exercise? The end as a finisher? We go over it all here! (15:28)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:59</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 110: Tight Hamstrings, Glute Activation, Wrist Strengthening, and Foot Supination During Squats/Deadlifts!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-110-tight-hamstrings-glute-activation-wrist-strengthening-and-foot-supination-during-squatsdeadlifts-3715bd25d4afe6</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We go through a lot of information in a short amount of time for this one!

In the first question, we talk about why a person's hamstrings might "feel" chronically tight (2:14).

Then, we discuss the second part of the question, which is how to go about activating the glutes better (6:28).

After that, we discuss some ideas to strength and mobilize your wrists. [Here's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go) the YouTube video we reference on wrist warm ups. (10:20)

Finally, we talk about foot supination - or rolling to the sides of your feet while squatting. [Here's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU&amp;t=0s) the YouTube video we reference about ankle mobility (15:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We go through a lot of information in a short amount of time for this one!

In the first question, we talk about why a person's hamstrings might "feel" chronically tight (2:14).

Then, we discuss the second part of the question, which is how to go about activating the glutes better (6:28).

After that, we discuss some ideas to strength and mobilize your wrists. [Here's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go) the YouTube video we reference on wrist warm ups. (10:20)

Finally, we talk about foot supination - or rolling to the sides of your feet while squatting. [Here's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU&t=0s) the YouTube video we reference about ankle mobility (15:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 110: Tight Hamstrings, Glute Activation, Wrist Strengthening, and Foot Supination During Squats/Deadlifts!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We go through a lot of information in a short amount of time for this one!

In the first question, we talk about why a person's hamstrings might "feel" chronically tight (2:14).

Then, we discuss the second part of the question, which is how to go about activating the glutes better (6:28).

After that, we discuss some ideas to strength and mobilize your wrists. [Here's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go) the YouTube video we reference on wrist warm ups. (10:20)

Finally, we talk about foot supination - or rolling to the sides of your feet while squatting. [Here's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU&amp;t=0s) the YouTube video we reference about ankle mobility (15:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We go through a lot of information in a short amount of time for this one!

In the first question, we talk about why a person's hamstrings might "feel" chronically tight (2:14).

Then, we discuss the second part of the question, which is how to go about activating the glutes better (6:28).

After that, we discuss some ideas to strength and mobilize your wrists. [Here's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go) the YouTube video we reference on wrist warm ups. (10:20)

Finally, we talk about foot supination - or rolling to the sides of your feet while squatting. [Here's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU&t=0s) the YouTube video we reference about ankle mobility (15:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:18:49</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[AchieveMentors #4: How We Onboard Our Members!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! AchieveMentors is our podcast for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers.

In today's episode, we go over exactly how we onboard our members from the inquiry to the retention process. Now, we currently have a team of about 10 coaches and managers so our process is a much bigger operation.

If you're a personal trainer or gym owner operating alone, we hope this doesn't overwhelm you, but rather give you some ideas on how you can optimize your onboarding process!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! AchieveMentors is our podcast for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers.

In today's episode, we go over exactly how we onboard our members from the inquiry to the retention process. Now, we currently have a team of about 10 coaches and managers so our process is a much bigger operation.

If you're a personal trainer or gym owner operating alone, we hope this doesn't overwhelm you, but rather give you some ideas on how you can optimize your onboarding process!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[AchieveMentors #4: How We Onboard Our Members!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! AchieveMentors is our podcast for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers.

In today's episode, we go over exactly how we onboard our members from the inquiry to the retention process. Now, we currently have a team of about 10 coaches and managers so our process is a much bigger operation.

If you're a personal trainer or gym owner operating alone, we hope this doesn't overwhelm you, but rather give you some ideas on how you can optimize your onboarding process!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! AchieveMentors is our podcast for fitness coaches and aspiring personal trainers.

In today's episode, we go over exactly how we onboard our members from the inquiry to the retention process. Now, we currently have a team of about 10 coaches and managers so our process is a much bigger operation.

If you're a personal trainer or gym owner operating alone, we hope this doesn't overwhelm you, but rather give you some ideas on how you can optimize your onboarding process!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:31:31</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 109: Best Frequency for Hypertrophy, How to Increase Push-Up Numbers, and Are Deadlifts Bad For Your Back?]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-109-best-frequency-for-hypertrophy-how-to-increase-push-up-numbers-and-are-deadlifts-bad-for-your-back-371202b6a0449a</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-109-best-frequency-for-hypertrophy-how-to-increase-push-up-numbers-and-are-deadlifts-bad-for-your-back-371202b6a0449a</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Really good episode for you all today that was completely uninterrupted by our little guy!

In the first topic, we delve into some recent research about the best frequency to  maximize muscle growth as well as our thoughts on research in general (5:06)

Next, we talk about some concepts like grease the groove, training to failure, and total volume for how to increase the number of push ups and pull ups you can do (11:54).

Finally, we discuss whether or not we think doing deadlifts is safe for your back (17:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Really good episode for you all today that was completely uninterrupted by our little guy!

In the first topic, we delve into some recent research about the best frequency to  maximize muscle growth as well as our thoughts on research in general (5:06)

Next, we talk about some concepts like grease the groove, training to failure, and total volume for how to increase the number of push ups and pull ups you can do (11:54).

Finally, we discuss whether or not we think doing deadlifts is safe for your back (17:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 109: Best Frequency for Hypertrophy, How to Increase Push-Up Numbers, and Are Deadlifts Bad For Your Back?]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Really good episode for you all today that was completely uninterrupted by our little guy!

In the first topic, we delve into some recent research about the best frequency to  maximize muscle growth as well as our thoughts on research in general (5:06)

Next, we talk about some concepts like grease the groove, training to failure, and total volume for how to increase the number of push ups and pull ups you can do (11:54).

Finally, we discuss whether or not we think doing deadlifts is safe for your back (17:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Really good episode for you all today that was completely uninterrupted by our little guy!

In the first topic, we delve into some recent research about the best frequency to  maximize muscle growth as well as our thoughts on research in general (5:06)

Next, we talk about some concepts like grease the groove, training to failure, and total volume for how to increase the number of push ups and pull ups you can do (11:54).

Finally, we discuss whether or not we think doing deadlifts is safe for your back (17:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:44</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 108: Improving Lunge Stability, Transitioning from Traditional Strength Training to Powerlifting and Olympic Lifting, and How to Utilize Progressive Overload in Your Programs!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-108-improving-lunge-stability-transitioning-from-traditional-strength-training-to-powerlifting-and-olympic-lifting-and-how-to-utilize-progressive-overload-in-your-programs-3710731a3de6a8</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-108-improving-lunge-stability-transitioning-from-traditional-strength-training-to-powerlifting-and-olympic-lifting-and-how-to-utilize-progressive-overload-in-your-programs-3710731a3de6a8</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

In the first question, we talk about a couple ways to improve stability when you lunge. The key concepts are to reduce range of motion, make the exercise less dynamic, and utilize various forms of assistance (4:59).

Next, we delved into how to transition from traditional strength exercises like lunges and dumbbell work, and move to more advanced exercises like barbell work like the powerlifts and olympic lifts (10:28).

Lastly, we covered how to progressively overload "the right way". There is no "right way" - just the right way for a specific person at that specific moment in time so we discussed some broad principles here that hopefully you can glean some information from (18:14)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

In the first question, we talk about a couple ways to improve stability when you lunge. The key concepts are to reduce range of motion, make the exercise less dynamic, and utilize various forms of assistance (4:59).

Next, we delved into how to transition from traditional strength exercises like lunges and dumbbell work, and move to more advanced exercises like barbell work like the powerlifts and olympic lifts (10:28).

Lastly, we covered how to progressively overload "the right way". There is no "right way" - just the right way for a specific person at that specific moment in time so we discussed some broad principles here that hopefully you can glean some information from (18:14)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 108: Improving Lunge Stability, Transitioning from Traditional Strength Training to Powerlifting and Olympic Lifting, and How to Utilize Progressive Overload in Your Programs!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

In the first question, we talk about a couple ways to improve stability when you lunge. The key concepts are to reduce range of motion, make the exercise less dynamic, and utilize various forms of assistance (4:59).

Next, we delved into how to transition from traditional strength exercises like lunges and dumbbell work, and move to more advanced exercises like barbell work like the powerlifts and olympic lifts (10:28).

Lastly, we covered how to progressively overload "the right way". There is no "right way" - just the right way for a specific person at that specific moment in time so we discussed some broad principles here that hopefully you can glean some information from (18:14)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

In the first question, we talk about a couple ways to improve stability when you lunge. The key concepts are to reduce range of motion, make the exercise less dynamic, and utilize various forms of assistance (4:59).

Next, we delved into how to transition from traditional strength exercises like lunges and dumbbell work, and move to more advanced exercises like barbell work like the powerlifts and olympic lifts (10:28).

Lastly, we covered how to progressively overload "the right way". There is no "right way" - just the right way for a specific person at that specific moment in time so we discussed some broad principles here that hopefully you can glean some information from (18:14)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:02</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 107: Does the RDL Work the Glutes, Healthy Habits While Traveling, and "Safe" Ab Exercises During Pregnancy!]]>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-107-does-the-rdl-work-the-glutes-healthy-habits-while-traveling-and-safe-ab-exercises-during-pregnancy-370cc1acd7a10e</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We missed Monday's episode due to being in sunny Florida, but we're back!

In the first question, we talk about what muscle groups are being worked during a Romanian Deadlift and whether or not the glutes should be playing a significant role or not (2:08).

Next, we talked about how to maintain healthy habits while traveling (5:44).

Finally, we discussed safe ab and core exercises during pregnancy (18:00). [Here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw&amp;t=0s) is a video on core training that shows you how to execute marching exercises. Also, [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ4LyGDwagQ&amp;t=0s) is another video we put together on how to approach exercise trimester by trimester!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We missed Monday's episode due to being in sunny Florida, but we're back!

In the first question, we talk about what muscle groups are being worked during a Romanian Deadlift and whether or not the glutes should be playing a significant role or not (2:08).

Next, we talked about how to maintain healthy habits while traveling (5:44).

Finally, we discussed safe ab and core exercises during pregnancy (18:00). [Here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw&t=0s) is a video on core training that shows you how to execute marching exercises. Also, [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ4LyGDwagQ&t=0s) is another video we put together on how to approach exercise trimester by trimester!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 107: Does the RDL Work the Glutes, Healthy Habits While Traveling, and "Safe" Ab Exercises During Pregnancy!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We missed Monday's episode due to being in sunny Florida, but we're back!

In the first question, we talk about what muscle groups are being worked during a Romanian Deadlift and whether or not the glutes should be playing a significant role or not (2:08).

Next, we talked about how to maintain healthy habits while traveling (5:44).

Finally, we discussed safe ab and core exercises during pregnancy (18:00). [Here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw&amp;t=0s) is a video on core training that shows you how to execute marching exercises. Also, [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ4LyGDwagQ&amp;t=0s) is another video we put together on how to approach exercise trimester by trimester!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We missed Monday's episode due to being in sunny Florida, but we're back!

In the first question, we talk about what muscle groups are being worked during a Romanian Deadlift and whether or not the glutes should be playing a significant role or not (2:08).

Next, we talked about how to maintain healthy habits while traveling (5:44).

Finally, we discussed safe ab and core exercises during pregnancy (18:00). [Here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw&t=0s) is a video on core training that shows you how to execute marching exercises. Also, [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ4LyGDwagQ&t=0s) is another video we put together on how to approach exercise trimester by trimester!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:01</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 106: Would We Recommend RomWod/MobilityWod, How Our Training Has Changed Since We Became Parents, and If Currently Have Any Joint Pain!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-106-would-we-recommend-romwodmobilitywod-how-our-training-has-changed-since-we-became-parents-and-if-currently-have-any-joint-pain-3706dca3dc893c</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It took us a little while to get going because Kendrick has been through a bit of a sleep regression and we were recording this episode pretty early - so bear with us haha!

In the first question we answer a question asking if we recommend a mobility program like RomWod or MobilityWod (1:29).

We then go over how our personal workouts have been modified and adjusted after we've become parents (5:58).

Finally, we discussed if we currently are in any physical pain (17:21).

A lot about us in this episode! We were hoping to shed a little light on the way we currently train as well as our previous injury history, because we often think that people think we eat clean 100% of the time and that we workout 7 days a week for 2 hours a day, but honestly we love a moderate approach to health and fitness. We love this approach because it's the most sustainable!

So, hopefully our current training schedules and injury history give you some room to be kinder to yourself and to be more patient with yourself as well!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It took us a little while to get going because Kendrick has been through a bit of a sleep regression and we were recording this episode pretty early - so bear with us haha!

In the first question we answer a question asking if we recommend a mobility program like RomWod or MobilityWod (1:29).

We then go over how our personal workouts have been modified and adjusted after we've become parents (5:58).

Finally, we discussed if we currently are in any physical pain (17:21).

A lot about us in this episode! We were hoping to shed a little light on the way we currently train as well as our previous injury history, because we often think that people think we eat clean 100% of the time and that we workout 7 days a week for 2 hours a day, but honestly we love a moderate approach to health and fitness. We love this approach because it's the most sustainable!

So, hopefully our current training schedules and injury history give you some room to be kinder to yourself and to be more patient with yourself as well!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 106: Would We Recommend RomWod/MobilityWod, How Our Training Has Changed Since We Became Parents, and If Currently Have Any Joint Pain!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It took us a little while to get going because Kendrick has been through a bit of a sleep regression and we were recording this episode pretty early - so bear with us haha!

In the first question we answer a question asking if we recommend a mobility program like RomWod or MobilityWod (1:29).

We then go over how our personal workouts have been modified and adjusted after we've become parents (5:58).

Finally, we discussed if we currently are in any physical pain (17:21).

A lot about us in this episode! We were hoping to shed a little light on the way we currently train as well as our previous injury history, because we often think that people think we eat clean 100% of the time and that we workout 7 days a week for 2 hours a day, but honestly we love a moderate approach to health and fitness. We love this approach because it's the most sustainable!

So, hopefully our current training schedules and injury history give you some room to be kinder to yourself and to be more patient with yourself as well!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It took us a little while to get going because Kendrick has been through a bit of a sleep regression and we were recording this episode pretty early - so bear with us haha!

In the first question we answer a question asking if we recommend a mobility program like RomWod or MobilityWod (1:29).

We then go over how our personal workouts have been modified and adjusted after we've become parents (5:58).

Finally, we discussed if we currently are in any physical pain (17:21).

A lot about us in this episode! We were hoping to shed a little light on the way we currently train as well as our previous injury history, because we often think that people think we eat clean 100% of the time and that we workout 7 days a week for 2 hours a day, but honestly we love a moderate approach to health and fitness. We love this approach because it's the most sustainable!

So, hopefully our current training schedules and injury history give you some room to be kinder to yourself and to be more patient with yourself as well!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:17</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 105: How to Recover without Skipping the Gym, How to Fix Hips Shooting Up During the Deadlift, and How to Determine How Many Calories You Should Eat Each Day!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 20:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-105-how-to-recover-without-skipping-the-gym-how-to-fix-hips-shooting-up-during-the-deadlift-and-how-to-determine-how-many-calories-you-should-eat-each-day-3705720e1860d8</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope all you Northeast Achievers are staying warm throughout this cold and somewhat-snowy-depending-on-where-you-live period!

In the first question we talk about how to get a recovery workout in and what it entails (3:01).

Next, we talk about how to address hips shooting up early during a deadlift. We talk about this YouTube video [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEQNIH-KXvM&amp;t=0s) (5:55).

Finally, we address how we approach determining how many calories you should eat, as well as some other ruminations on the topic (12:22).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope all you Northeast Achievers are staying warm throughout this cold and somewhat-snowy-depending-on-where-you-live period!

In the first question we talk about how to get a recovery workout in and what it entails (3:01).

Next, we talk about how to address hips shooting up early during a deadlift. We talk about this YouTube video [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEQNIH-KXvM&t=0s) (5:55).

Finally, we address how we approach determining how many calories you should eat, as well as some other ruminations on the topic (12:22).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 105: How to Recover without Skipping the Gym, How to Fix Hips Shooting Up During the Deadlift, and How to Determine How Many Calories You Should Eat Each Day!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope all you Northeast Achievers are staying warm throughout this cold and somewhat-snowy-depending-on-where-you-live period!

In the first question we talk about how to get a recovery workout in and what it entails (3:01).

Next, we talk about how to address hips shooting up early during a deadlift. We talk about this YouTube video [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEQNIH-KXvM&amp;t=0s) (5:55).

Finally, we address how we approach determining how many calories you should eat, as well as some other ruminations on the topic (12:22).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope all you Northeast Achievers are staying warm throughout this cold and somewhat-snowy-depending-on-where-you-live period!

In the first question we talk about how to get a recovery workout in and what it entails (3:01).

Next, we talk about how to address hips shooting up early during a deadlift. We talk about this YouTube video [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEQNIH-KXvM&t=0s) (5:55).

Finally, we address how we approach determining how many calories you should eat, as well as some other ruminations on the topic (12:22).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:15</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep. 3: Can You Be A Personal Trainer and a Full Time Student, How We Opened Achieve Fitness, and How to Sell Personal Training as a Coach!]]>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2019 17:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/the-achievementors-podcast-ep-3-can-you-be-a-personal-trainer-and-a-full-time-student-how-we-opened-achieve-fitness-and-how-to-sell-personal-training-as-a-coach-3703bdfda346fc</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers!

In the first question, we dive into whether or not someone can be a full-time student and start the process of becoming a personal trainer (1:10).

Next, we talked about some of the logistics of how we came to open our gym, Achieve Fitness (7:02).

Finally, we address how to sell your personal training services as a newer coach at your gym (19:14).

We hope you enjoy this new series! You can access the free freview of AchieveMentors [here](http://www.achievementors.com/courses/free-preview). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers!

In the first question, we dive into whether or not someone can be a full-time student and start the process of becoming a personal trainer (1:10).

Next, we talked about some of the logistics of how we came to open our gym, Achieve Fitness (7:02).

Finally, we address how to sell your personal training services as a newer coach at your gym (19:14).

We hope you enjoy this new series! You can access the free freview of AchieveMentors [here](http://www.achievementors.com/courses/free-preview). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep. 3: Can You Be A Personal Trainer and a Full Time Student, How We Opened Achieve Fitness, and How to Sell Personal Training as a Coach!]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers!

In the first question, we dive into whether or not someone can be a full-time student and start the process of becoming a personal trainer (1:10).

Next, we talked about some of the logistics of how we came to open our gym, Achieve Fitness (7:02).

Finally, we address how to sell your personal training services as a newer coach at your gym (19:14).

We hope you enjoy this new series! You can access the free freview of AchieveMentors [here](http://www.achievementors.com/courses/free-preview). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What’s up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers!

In the first question, we dive into whether or not someone can be a full-time student and start the process of becoming a personal trainer (1:10).

Next, we talked about some of the logistics of how we came to open our gym, Achieve Fitness (7:02).

Finally, we address how to sell your personal training services as a newer coach at your gym (19:14).

We hope you enjoy this new series! You can access the free freview of AchieveMentors [here](http://www.achievementors.com/courses/free-preview). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:29:27</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 104: How to Correct Your Chest Dumping Forward During Squats, Why Your Quad is Cramping During L-Sits, and Getting Around Shoulder Pain During a Bench Press!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2019 23:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-104-how-to-correct-your-chest-dumping-forward-during-squats-why-your-quad-is-cramping-during-l-sits-and-getting-around-shoulder-pain-during-a-bench-press-3701951501ff18</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that we think will help a lot of you out!

In the first question, we talk about what to do and how to address your chest "dumping forward" when you squat down. We reference this [ankle mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU) video, this [core stability](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw) video, and this [t-spine mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdGwJuA08E) video (6:45).

Then, we addressed why your quads might cramp up during an L-Sit hold (10:09).

Finally, we delved into how to address shoulder pain while bench pressing (14:10).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that we think will help a lot of you out!

In the first question, we talk about what to do and how to address your chest "dumping forward" when you squat down. We reference this [ankle mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU) video, this [core stability](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw) video, and this [t-spine mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdGwJuA08E) video (6:45).

Then, we addressed why your quads might cramp up during an L-Sit hold (10:09).

Finally, we delved into how to address shoulder pain while bench pressing (14:10).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 104: How to Correct Your Chest Dumping Forward During Squats, Why Your Quad is Cramping During L-Sits, and Getting Around Shoulder Pain During a Bench Press!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that we think will help a lot of you out!

In the first question, we talk about what to do and how to address your chest "dumping forward" when you squat down. We reference this [ankle mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU) video, this [core stability](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw) video, and this [t-spine mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdGwJuA08E) video (6:45).

Then, we addressed why your quads might cramp up during an L-Sit hold (10:09).

Finally, we delved into how to address shoulder pain while bench pressing (14:10).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that we think will help a lot of you out!

In the first question, we talk about what to do and how to address your chest "dumping forward" when you squat down. We reference this [ankle mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU) video, this [core stability](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw) video, and this [t-spine mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdGwJuA08E) video (6:45).

Then, we addressed why your quads might cramp up during an L-Sit hold (10:09).

Finally, we delved into how to address shoulder pain while bench pressing (14:10).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:20:11</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 103: Difference Between Forward and Reverse Lunges, Spine Position for Squats, Knee-Friendly Cardio Options, and Pronation During Lower Body Exercises!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2019 21:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-103-difference-between-forward-and-reverse-lunges-spine-position-for-squats-knee-friendly-cardio-options-and-pronation-during-lower-body-exercises-36fff7dca9bb7e</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that has more tangible advice.

In the first question, we talked about the different between forward and reverse lunges, which one we prefer and why (4:22).

Then, we covered the ideal spinal position for both loaded and unloaded squats (8:30).

Next, we discussed some knee-friendly cardiovascular exercises that are more low-impact (11:21).

Finally, we delved into a listener who tends to pronate when they squat/deadlift/hip thrust/etc. We talk about pronation and if it's "bad" and how to address it!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that has more tangible advice.

In the first question, we talked about the different between forward and reverse lunges, which one we prefer and why (4:22).

Then, we covered the ideal spinal position for both loaded and unloaded squats (8:30).

Next, we discussed some knee-friendly cardiovascular exercises that are more low-impact (11:21).

Finally, we delved into a listener who tends to pronate when they squat/deadlift/hip thrust/etc. We talk about pronation and if it's "bad" and how to address it!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 103: Difference Between Forward and Reverse Lunges, Spine Position for Squats, Knee-Friendly Cardio Options, and Pronation During Lower Body Exercises!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that has more tangible advice.

In the first question, we talked about the different between forward and reverse lunges, which one we prefer and why (4:22).

Then, we covered the ideal spinal position for both loaded and unloaded squats (8:30).

Next, we discussed some knee-friendly cardiovascular exercises that are more low-impact (11:21).

Finally, we delved into a listener who tends to pronate when they squat/deadlift/hip thrust/etc. We talk about pronation and if it's "bad" and how to address it!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that has more tangible advice.

In the first question, we talked about the different between forward and reverse lunges, which one we prefer and why (4:22).

Then, we covered the ideal spinal position for both loaded and unloaded squats (8:30).

Next, we discussed some knee-friendly cardiovascular exercises that are more low-impact (11:21).

Finally, we delved into a listener who tends to pronate when they squat/deadlift/hip thrust/etc. We talk about pronation and if it's "bad" and how to address it!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:31</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep.2: What We Would've Done Differently Early on in Our Careers, Becoming a Mobile PT,  and Some Gym Owner Advice!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/the-achievementors-podcast-ep2-what-we-wouldve-done-differently-early-on-in-our-careers-becoming-a-mobile-pt-and-some-gym-owner-advice-36fd61864dae02</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/the-achievementors-podcast-ep2-what-we-wouldve-done-differently-early-on-in-our-careers-becoming-a-mobile-pt-and-some-gym-owner-advice-36fd61864dae02</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers!

This was a fun one! The first question, we went a little deep and talked about what we would've done differently earlier on in our careers (1:45).

Next, we dicuss how we approach starting a mobile PT business in 2019 (9:49).

Finally, we discuss why big box gyms don't want their members to show up along with some more gym owner advice (21:37)!

We hope you enjoy this new series! If you're interested in learning more about our educational offering for fitness professionals, check out: [www.achievementors.com](http://www.achievementors.com). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers!

This was a fun one! The first question, we went a little deep and talked about what we would've done differently earlier on in our careers (1:45).

Next, we dicuss how we approach starting a mobile PT business in 2019 (9:49).

Finally, we discuss why big box gyms don't want their members to show up along with some more gym owner advice (21:37)!

We hope you enjoy this new series! If you're interested in learning more about our educational offering for fitness professionals, check out: [www.achievementors.com](http://www.achievementors.com). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep.2: What We Would've Done Differently Early on in Our Careers, Becoming a Mobile PT,  and Some Gym Owner Advice!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers!

This was a fun one! The first question, we went a little deep and talked about what we would've done differently earlier on in our careers (1:45).

Next, we dicuss how we approach starting a mobile PT business in 2019 (9:49).

Finally, we discuss why big box gyms don't want their members to show up along with some more gym owner advice (21:37)!

We hope you enjoy this new series! If you're interested in learning more about our educational offering for fitness professionals, check out: [www.achievementors.com](http://www.achievementors.com). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Just a reminder that AchieveMentors is a podcast specifically for fitness professionals and aspiring personal trainers!

This was a fun one! The first question, we went a little deep and talked about what we would've done differently earlier on in our careers (1:45).

Next, we dicuss how we approach starting a mobile PT business in 2019 (9:49).

Finally, we discuss why big box gyms don't want their members to show up along with some more gym owner advice (21:37)!

We hope you enjoy this new series! If you're interested in learning more about our educational offering for fitness professionals, check out: [www.achievementors.com](http://www.achievementors.com). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:31:41</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 102: How to Train with Osteoporosis, How to Get into a Proper Deadlift Stance, and Bracing/Breathing During Squats and Deadlifts!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 01:41:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-102-how-to-train-with-osteoporosis-how-to-get-into-a-proper-deadlift-stance-and-bracingbreathing-during-squats-and-deadlifts-36fc29f525d1a4</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-102-how-to-train-with-osteoporosis-how-to-get-into-a-proper-deadlift-stance-and-bracingbreathing-during-squats-and-deadlifts-36fc29f525d1a4</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Episode 102!

In question one, we tackle how to train with osteoporosis (1:08).

Next, we talk about how to get into an optimal conventional deadlift stance (6:28).

Finally, we delve into how we coach breathing and bracing for squatting and deadlifting based upon the context of the situation. (18:07).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Episode 102!

In question one, we tackle how to train with osteoporosis (1:08).

Next, we talk about how to get into an optimal conventional deadlift stance (6:28).

Finally, we delve into how we coach breathing and bracing for squatting and deadlifting based upon the context of the situation. (18:07).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 102: How to Train with Osteoporosis, How to Get into a Proper Deadlift Stance, and Bracing/Breathing During Squats and Deadlifts!]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Episode 102!

In question one, we tackle how to train with osteoporosis (1:08).

Next, we talk about how to get into an optimal conventional deadlift stance (6:28).

Finally, we delve into how we coach breathing and bracing for squatting and deadlifting based upon the context of the situation. (18:07).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Episode 102!

In question one, we tackle how to train with osteoporosis (1:08).

Next, we talk about how to get into an optimal conventional deadlift stance (6:28).

Finally, we delve into how we coach breathing and bracing for squatting and deadlifting based upon the context of the situation. (18:07).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:58</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 101: How to Put Together a Strength Training Program!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:25:31 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-101-how-to-put-together-a-strength-training-program-36fa7b2194738e</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a very specific topic for today's episode and it's all about how to create and put together your own strengtht training program.

Here are a couple of notes:

**Joint-By-Joint Approach**

Neck - Stability
Shoulder - Mobility
Scapular - Stability
T-Spine - Mobility
Lower Back - Stability
Hip - Mobility
Knee - Stability
Ankle - Mobility
Foot - Stability

As you can see, the body is a series of stacked joints that seem to alternate in "need". You can shape your warm-ups to follow these needs and tendencies to create a more effective warm up. Of course, there are a ton of exceptions to this theory; however, it's a great starting point!

**Here's the general flow of our workouts:**

Warm Up/Movement Prep: 10-15 minutes
Power Development: 5 minutes
Strength: 25-40 minutes
Conditioning: 5-10 minutes

Total: 45-70 minutes

A starting point to organize your strength workouts is to have three supersets. You want to incorporate these patterns: Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull, Single Leg, Core.

A1) Your "main" lift
A2) Mobility/Stability drill to enhance or support A1

B1) An exercise you can still "load up" over time but not quite as challenging and as technical as an A1 lift
B2) same as B1

C1+C2) Both C1 and C2 are reserved for much "easier" exercises that either target "weak links" or promote hypertophy in a given area or for injury prevention purposes.

Here are two youtube episodes that have a [beginner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBn5fuIcjV8) and [intermediate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9SATOo5iU) workout for a "real-life" example!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren


What's up, Achievers?! We've got a very specific topic for today's episode and it's all about how to create and put together your own strengtht training program.

Here are a couple of notes:

**Joint-By-Joint Approach**

Neck - Stability
Shoulder - Mobility
Scapular - Stability
T-Spine - Mobility
Lower Back - Stability
Hip - Mobility
Knee - Stability
Ankle - Mobility
Foot - Stability

As you can see, the body is a series of stacked joints that seem to alternate in "need". You can shape your warm-ups to follow these needs and tendencies to create a more effective warm up. Of course, there are a ton of exceptions to this theory; however, it's a great starting point!

**Here's the general flow of our workouts:**

Warm Up/Movement Prep: 10-15 minutes
Power Development: 5 minutes
Strength: 25-40 minutes
Conditioning: 5-10 minutes

Total: 45-70 minutes

A starting point to organize your strength workouts is to have three supersets. You want to incorporate these patterns: Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull, Single Leg, Core.

A1) Your "main" lift
A2) Mobility/Stability drill to enhance or support A1

B1) An exercise you can still "load up" over time but not quite as challenging and as technical as an A1 lift
B2) same as B1

C1+C2) Both C1 and C2 are reserved for much "easier" exercises that either target "weak links" or promote hypertophy in a given area or for injury prevention purposes.

Here are two youtube episodes that have a [beginner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBn5fuIcjV8) and [intermediate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9SATOo5iU) workout for a "real-life" example!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a very specific topic for today's episode and it's all about how to create and put together your own strengtht training program.

Here are a couple of notes:

**Joint-By-Joint Approach**

Neck - Stability
Shoulder - Mobility
Scapular - Stability
T-Spine - Mobility
Lower Back - Stability
Hip - Mobility
Knee - Stability
Ankle - Mobility
Foot - Stability

As you can see, the body is a series of stacked joints that seem to alternate in "need". You can shape your warm-ups to follow these needs and tendencies to create a more effective warm up. Of course, there are a ton of exceptions to this theory; however, it's a great starting point!

**Here's the general flow of our workouts:**

Warm Up/Movement Prep: 10-15 minutes
Power Development: 5 minutes
Strength: 25-40 minutes
Conditioning: 5-10 minutes

Total: 45-70 minutes

A starting point to organize your strength workouts is to have three supersets. You want to incorporate these patterns: Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull, Single Leg, Core.

A1) Your "main" lift
A2) Mobility/Stability drill to enhance or support A1

B1) An exercise you can still "load up" over time but not quite as challenging and as technical as an A1 lift
B2) same as B1

C1+C2) Both C1 and C2 are reserved for much "easier" exercises that either target "weak links" or promote hypertophy in a given area or for injury prevention purposes.

Here are two youtube episodes that have a [beginner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBn5fuIcjV8) and [intermediate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9SATOo5iU) workout for a "real-life" example!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren


What's up, Achievers?! We've got a very specific topic for today's episode and it's all about how to create and put together your own strengtht training program.

Here are a couple of notes:

**Joint-By-Joint Approach**

Neck - Stability
Shoulder - Mobility
Scapular - Stability
T-Spine - Mobility
Lower Back - Stability
Hip - Mobility
Knee - Stability
Ankle - Mobility
Foot - Stability

As you can see, the body is a series of stacked joints that seem to alternate in "need". You can shape your warm-ups to follow these needs and tendencies to create a more effective warm up. Of course, there are a ton of exceptions to this theory; however, it's a great starting point!

**Here's the general flow of our workouts:**

Warm Up/Movement Prep: 10-15 minutes
Power Development: 5 minutes
Strength: 25-40 minutes
Conditioning: 5-10 minutes

Total: 45-70 minutes

A starting point to organize your strength workouts is to have three supersets. You want to incorporate these patterns: Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull, Single Leg, Core.

A1) Your "main" lift
A2) Mobility/Stability drill to enhance or support A1

B1) An exercise you can still "load up" over time but not quite as challenging and as technical as an A1 lift
B2) same as B1

C1+C2) Both C1 and C2 are reserved for much "easier" exercises that either target "weak links" or promote hypertophy in a given area or for injury prevention purposes.

Here are two youtube episodes that have a [beginner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBn5fuIcjV8) and [intermediate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9SATOo5iU) workout for a "real-life" example!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 101: How to Put Together a Strength Training Program!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a very specific topic for today's episode and it's all about how to create and put together your own strengtht training program.

Here are a couple of notes:

**Joint-By-Joint Approach**

Neck - Stability
Shoulder - Mobility
Scapular - Stability
T-Spine - Mobility
Lower Back - Stability
Hip - Mobility
Knee - Stability
Ankle - Mobility
Foot - Stability

As you can see, the body is a series of stacked joints that seem to alternate in "need". You can shape your warm-ups to follow these needs and tendencies to create a more effective warm up. Of course, there are a ton of exceptions to this theory; however, it's a great starting point!

**Here's the general flow of our workouts:**

Warm Up/Movement Prep: 10-15 minutes
Power Development: 5 minutes
Strength: 25-40 minutes
Conditioning: 5-10 minutes

Total: 45-70 minutes

A starting point to organize your strength workouts is to have three supersets. You want to incorporate these patterns: Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull, Single Leg, Core.

A1) Your "main" lift
A2) Mobility/Stability drill to enhance or support A1

B1) An exercise you can still "load up" over time but not quite as challenging and as technical as an A1 lift
B2) same as B1

C1+C2) Both C1 and C2 are reserved for much "easier" exercises that either target "weak links" or promote hypertophy in a given area or for injury prevention purposes.

Here are two youtube episodes that have a [beginner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBn5fuIcjV8) and [intermediate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9SATOo5iU) workout for a "real-life" example!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren


What's up, Achievers?! We've got a very specific topic for today's episode and it's all about how to create and put together your own strengtht training program.

Here are a couple of notes:

**Joint-By-Joint Approach**

Neck - Stability
Shoulder - Mobility
Scapular - Stability
T-Spine - Mobility
Lower Back - Stability
Hip - Mobility
Knee - Stability
Ankle - Mobility
Foot - Stability

As you can see, the body is a series of stacked joints that seem to alternate in "need". You can shape your warm-ups to follow these needs and tendencies to create a more effective warm up. Of course, there are a ton of exceptions to this theory; however, it's a great starting point!

**Here's the general flow of our workouts:**

Warm Up/Movement Prep: 10-15 minutes
Power Development: 5 minutes
Strength: 25-40 minutes
Conditioning: 5-10 minutes

Total: 45-70 minutes

A starting point to organize your strength workouts is to have three supersets. You want to incorporate these patterns: Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull, Single Leg, Core.

A1) Your "main" lift
A2) Mobility/Stability drill to enhance or support A1

B1) An exercise you can still "load up" over time but not quite as challenging and as technical as an A1 lift
B2) same as B1

C1+C2) Both C1 and C2 are reserved for much "easier" exercises that either target "weak links" or promote hypertophy in a given area or for injury prevention purposes.

Here are two youtube episodes that have a [beginner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBn5fuIcjV8) and [intermediate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9SATOo5iU) workout for a "real-life" example!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a very specific topic for today's episode and it's all about how to create and put together your own strengtht training program.

Here are a couple of notes:

**Joint-By-Joint Approach**

Neck - Stability
Shoulder - Mobility
Scapular - Stability
T-Spine - Mobility
Lower Back - Stability
Hip - Mobility
Knee - Stability
Ankle - Mobility
Foot - Stability

As you can see, the body is a series of stacked joints that seem to alternate in "need". You can shape your warm-ups to follow these needs and tendencies to create a more effective warm up. Of course, there are a ton of exceptions to this theory; however, it's a great starting point!

**Here's the general flow of our workouts:**

Warm Up/Movement Prep: 10-15 minutes
Power Development: 5 minutes
Strength: 25-40 minutes
Conditioning: 5-10 minutes

Total: 45-70 minutes

A starting point to organize your strength workouts is to have three supersets. You want to incorporate these patterns: Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull, Single Leg, Core.

A1) Your "main" lift
A2) Mobility/Stability drill to enhance or support A1

B1) An exercise you can still "load up" over time but not quite as challenging and as technical as an A1 lift
B2) same as B1

C1+C2) Both C1 and C2 are reserved for much "easier" exercises that either target "weak links" or promote hypertophy in a given area or for injury prevention purposes.

Here are two youtube episodes that have a [beginner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBn5fuIcjV8) and [intermediate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9SATOo5iU) workout for a "real-life" example!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren


What's up, Achievers?! We've got a very specific topic for today's episode and it's all about how to create and put together your own strengtht training program.

Here are a couple of notes:

**Joint-By-Joint Approach**

Neck - Stability
Shoulder - Mobility
Scapular - Stability
T-Spine - Mobility
Lower Back - Stability
Hip - Mobility
Knee - Stability
Ankle - Mobility
Foot - Stability

As you can see, the body is a series of stacked joints that seem to alternate in "need". You can shape your warm-ups to follow these needs and tendencies to create a more effective warm up. Of course, there are a ton of exceptions to this theory; however, it's a great starting point!

**Here's the general flow of our workouts:**

Warm Up/Movement Prep: 10-15 minutes
Power Development: 5 minutes
Strength: 25-40 minutes
Conditioning: 5-10 minutes

Total: 45-70 minutes

A starting point to organize your strength workouts is to have three supersets. You want to incorporate these patterns: Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull, Single Leg, Core.

A1) Your "main" lift
A2) Mobility/Stability drill to enhance or support A1

B1) An exercise you can still "load up" over time but not quite as challenging and as technical as an A1 lift
B2) same as B1

C1+C2) Both C1 and C2 are reserved for much "easier" exercises that either target "weak links" or promote hypertophy in a given area or for injury prevention purposes.

Here are two youtube episodes that have a [beginner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBn5fuIcjV8) and [intermediate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9SATOo5iU) workout for a "real-life" example!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:35:44</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep. 1: Our New Show for Fitness Professionals and Aspiring Personal Trainers!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2019 15:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/the-achievementors-podcast-ep-1-our-new-show-for-fitness-professionals-and-aspiring-personal-trainers-36f8ac1de51bdc</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! We decided to make a separate show dedicated to specifically those who are personal trainers, fitness coaches, and aspiring fitness professionals.

This episode covers some of our most commonly asked questions from aspiring coaches like our recommended baseline certifications to obtain a CPT, our recommended specialty certifications, and other "prerequisites" in order to get your feet wet and make the jump to become a personal trainer.

We hope you enjoy this new series! If you're interested in learning more about our educational offering for fitness professionals, check out: [www.achievementors.com](https://www.achievementors.com). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! We decided to make a separate show dedicated to specifically those who are personal trainers, fitness coaches, and aspiring fitness professionals.

This episode covers some of our most commonly asked questions from aspiring coaches like our recommended baseline certifications to obtain a CPT, our recommended specialty certifications, and other "prerequisites" in order to get your feet wet and make the jump to become a personal trainer.

We hope you enjoy this new series! If you're interested in learning more about our educational offering for fitness professionals, check out: [www.achievementors.com](https://www.achievementors.com). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[The AchieveMentors Podcast Ep. 1: Our New Show for Fitness Professionals and Aspiring Personal Trainers!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! We decided to make a separate show dedicated to specifically those who are personal trainers, fitness coaches, and aspiring fitness professionals.

This episode covers some of our most commonly asked questions from aspiring coaches like our recommended baseline certifications to obtain a CPT, our recommended specialty certifications, and other "prerequisites" in order to get your feet wet and make the jump to become a personal trainer.

We hope you enjoy this new series! If you're interested in learning more about our educational offering for fitness professionals, check out: [www.achievementors.com](https://www.achievementors.com). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! We decided to make a separate show dedicated to specifically those who are personal trainers, fitness coaches, and aspiring fitness professionals.

This episode covers some of our most commonly asked questions from aspiring coaches like our recommended baseline certifications to obtain a CPT, our recommended specialty certifications, and other "prerequisites" in order to get your feet wet and make the jump to become a personal trainer.

We hope you enjoy this new series! If you're interested in learning more about our educational offering for fitness professionals, check out: [www.achievementors.com](https://www.achievementors.com). Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:36</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 100: How to Get Into A Better Front Squat Position, How to Increase Squat Strength, and Stretches/Exercises for Lower Back Pain]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 22:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-100-how-to-get-into-a-better-front-squat-position-how-to-increase-squat-strength-and-stretchesexercises-for-lower-back-pain-36f690e7c64d14</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-100-how-to-get-into-a-better-front-squat-position-how-to-increase-squat-strength-and-stretchesexercises-for-lower-back-pain-36f690e7c64d14</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we dive into how to get into a better front rack position for front squats. Check out this youtube video for a visual of the exercises we discussed [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olJCZoaV4k) (2:15).

We then talked about how to increase squat strength by adding additional squat days or by adding assistance work (7:46).

Finally, we discuss some lower-back friendly strength training exercises as well as a mobility/stability strategy to help with lower back pain. Here's another [youtube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw) to help with visuals as well (11:38).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we dive into how to get into a better front rack position for front squats. Check out this youtube video for a visual of the exercises we discussed [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olJCZoaV4k) (2:15).

We then talked about how to increase squat strength by adding additional squat days or by adding assistance work (7:46).

Finally, we discuss some lower-back friendly strength training exercises as well as a mobility/stability strategy to help with lower back pain. Here's another [youtube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw) to help with visuals as well (11:38).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 100: How to Get Into A Better Front Squat Position, How to Increase Squat Strength, and Stretches/Exercises for Lower Back Pain]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we dive into how to get into a better front rack position for front squats. Check out this youtube video for a visual of the exercises we discussed [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olJCZoaV4k) (2:15).

We then talked about how to increase squat strength by adding additional squat days or by adding assistance work (7:46).

Finally, we discuss some lower-back friendly strength training exercises as well as a mobility/stability strategy to help with lower back pain. Here's another [youtube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw) to help with visuals as well (11:38).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we dive into how to get into a better front rack position for front squats. Check out this youtube video for a visual of the exercises we discussed [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olJCZoaV4k) (2:15).

We then talked about how to increase squat strength by adding additional squat days or by adding assistance work (7:46).

Finally, we discuss some lower-back friendly strength training exercises as well as a mobility/stability strategy to help with lower back pain. Here's another [youtube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw) to help with visuals as well (11:38).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:58</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 99: How to Improve Your Pull-Ups, How to Get Over the Fear of Getting Under the Bar During Snatches, and How to Break Through a Plateau!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:56:11 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-99-how-to-improve-your-pull-ups-how-to-get-over-the-fear-of-getting-under-the-bar-during-snatches-and-how-to-break-through-a-plateau-36f4f65d32df14</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the brief hiatus! With holiday travels and craziness, we decided to take the podcast off our plate for a couple weeks. But, we're back! Kendrick interjected with a couple of good noises and screams but we were able to get through the episode okay haha!

In the first question, we dive into a few strategies that will help you get your first pullup. We delve deeper into some of the details in this youtube video as well [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQqv_DkY6rs&amp;index=16&amp;list=PLGgD7uaxG2kYDog3qDt2dHmno52XLXG2L) (4:08)

Then, we went over how to get over the fear of getting under the barbell during snatches (12:04).

Finally, we covered how to overcome a plateau - we decided to go with weight loss and strength training plateaus as those are the primary questions we get asked most of the time (17:25).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the brief hiatus! With holiday travels and craziness, we decided to take the podcast off our plate for a couple weeks. But, we're back! Kendrick interjected with a couple of good noises and screams but we were able to get through the episode okay haha!

In the first question, we dive into a few strategies that will help you get your first pullup. We delve deeper into some of the details in this youtube video as well [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQqv_DkY6rs&index=16&list=PLGgD7uaxG2kYDog3qDt2dHmno52XLXG2L) (4:08)

Then, we went over how to get over the fear of getting under the barbell during snatches (12:04).

Finally, we covered how to overcome a plateau - we decided to go with weight loss and strength training plateaus as those are the primary questions we get asked most of the time (17:25).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 99: How to Improve Your Pull-Ups, How to Get Over the Fear of Getting Under the Bar During Snatches, and How to Break Through a Plateau!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the brief hiatus! With holiday travels and craziness, we decided to take the podcast off our plate for a couple weeks. But, we're back! Kendrick interjected with a couple of good noises and screams but we were able to get through the episode okay haha!

In the first question, we dive into a few strategies that will help you get your first pullup. We delve deeper into some of the details in this youtube video as well [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQqv_DkY6rs&amp;index=16&amp;list=PLGgD7uaxG2kYDog3qDt2dHmno52XLXG2L) (4:08)

Then, we went over how to get over the fear of getting under the barbell during snatches (12:04).

Finally, we covered how to overcome a plateau - we decided to go with weight loss and strength training plateaus as those are the primary questions we get asked most of the time (17:25).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the brief hiatus! With holiday travels and craziness, we decided to take the podcast off our plate for a couple weeks. But, we're back! Kendrick interjected with a couple of good noises and screams but we were able to get through the episode okay haha!

In the first question, we dive into a few strategies that will help you get your first pullup. We delve deeper into some of the details in this youtube video as well [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQqv_DkY6rs&index=16&list=PLGgD7uaxG2kYDog3qDt2dHmno52XLXG2L) (4:08)

Then, we went over how to get over the fear of getting under the barbell during snatches (12:04).

Finally, we covered how to overcome a plateau - we decided to go with weight loss and strength training plateaus as those are the primary questions we get asked most of the time (17:25).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:31:36</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 98: Difference Between Stiff Legged Deadlifts and Romanian Deadlifts, How to Prioritize Different Goals at the Same Time, If Deadlifts a Leg or Back Exercise, and In-Season Programming Considerations!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 02:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Sorry the podcast has been more like 1x a week, but Kendrick has been limiting our opportunities a bit!

In the first question, we delve into the difference between stiff legged deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts, and which one we prefer (2:11).

We then go into how to prioritize different goals all at the same time (5:47).

Next, we discuss how we classify deadlifts - as a back exercise or a leg exercise (10:52).

Finally, we touch on a question on how we'd adjust and modify a program depending on if the athlete was in-season or pre-season (14:22).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Sorry the podcast has been more like 1x a week, but Kendrick has been limiting our opportunities a bit!

In the first question, we delve into the difference between stiff legged deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts, and which one we prefer (2:11).

We then go into how to prioritize different goals all at the same time (5:47).

Next, we discuss how we classify deadlifts - as a back exercise or a leg exercise (10:52).

Finally, we touch on a question on how we'd adjust and modify a program depending on if the athlete was in-season or pre-season (14:22).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 98: Difference Between Stiff Legged Deadlifts and Romanian Deadlifts, How to Prioritize Different Goals at the Same Time, If Deadlifts a Leg or Back Exercise, and In-Season Programming Considerations!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Sorry the podcast has been more like 1x a week, but Kendrick has been limiting our opportunities a bit!

In the first question, we delve into the difference between stiff legged deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts, and which one we prefer (2:11).

We then go into how to prioritize different goals all at the same time (5:47).

Next, we discuss how we classify deadlifts - as a back exercise or a leg exercise (10:52).

Finally, we touch on a question on how we'd adjust and modify a program depending on if the athlete was in-season or pre-season (14:22).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Sorry the podcast has been more like 1x a week, but Kendrick has been limiting our opportunities a bit!

In the first question, we delve into the difference between stiff legged deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts, and which one we prefer (2:11).

We then go into how to prioritize different goals all at the same time (5:47).

Next, we discuss how we classify deadlifts - as a back exercise or a leg exercise (10:52).

Finally, we touch on a question on how we'd adjust and modify a program depending on if the athlete was in-season or pre-season (14:22).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:20:19</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 97: How to Strengthen Your Rhomboids, At-Home Workouts for the Holidays, Ankle Pain During Squats, and Our Advice for Dating a Bodybuilder!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 22:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! Sorry in advance for this episode as there were A LOT of Kendrick interruptions in the first 10 minutes or so! It's a good one though and we managed to get through four questions!

For question one, we covered how to strengthen your rhomboids (0:57).

Then, we discussed some quick workout strategies when you're home for the holidays (4:10).

Next, we delved into what to do if you're experiencing ankle pain while squatting (7:55).

Finally, we gave some dating advice! Haha! I think we gave some solid advice here, but take it with a grain of salt (12:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! Sorry in advance for this episode as there were A LOT of Kendrick interruptions in the first 10 minutes or so! It's a good one though and we managed to get through four questions!

For question one, we covered how to strengthen your rhomboids (0:57).

Then, we discussed some quick workout strategies when you're home for the holidays (4:10).

Next, we delved into what to do if you're experiencing ankle pain while squatting (7:55).

Finally, we gave some dating advice! Haha! I think we gave some solid advice here, but take it with a grain of salt (12:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! Sorry in advance for this episode as there were A LOT of Kendrick interruptions in the first 10 minutes or so! It's a good one though and we managed to get through four questions!

For question one, we covered how to strengthen your rhomboids (0:57).

Then, we discussed some quick workout strategies when you're home for the holidays (4:10).

Next, we delved into what to do if you're experiencing ankle pain while squatting (7:55).

Finally, we gave some dating advice! Haha! I think we gave some solid advice here, but take it with a grain of salt (12:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! Sorry in advance for this episode as there were A LOT of Kendrick interruptions in the first 10 minutes or so! It's a good one though and we managed to get through four questions!

For question one, we covered how to strengthen your rhomboids (0:57).

Then, we discussed some quick workout strategies when you're home for the holidays (4:10).

Next, we delved into what to do if you're experiencing ankle pain while squatting (7:55).

Finally, we gave some dating advice! Haha! I think we gave some solid advice here, but take it with a grain of salt (12:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:41</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 96: The Effectiveness of Short HIIT Workouts, If You Need to Eat "Clean" While Already in a Caloric Deficit, and Proper Gym Etiquette]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 01:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-96-the-effectiveness-of-short-hiit-workouts-if-you-need-to-eat-clean-while-already-in-a-caloric-deficit-and-proper-gym-etiquette-36d98fa533d186</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, we cover the effectiveness of 20 minute HIIT workouts and whether or not they are conducive for overall health and fitness (4:37).

We also went over if you need to eat "clean" if you're looking for weight loss and are already in a caloric deficit (8:25).

Lastly, we cover just basic gym etiquette! Some of you can be uncomfortable in a gym setting simply because you don't know the "rules". We discuss some general topics here! (14:23).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, we cover the effectiveness of 20 minute HIIT workouts and whether or not they are conducive for overall health and fitness (4:37).

We also went over if you need to eat "clean" if you're looking for weight loss and are already in a caloric deficit (8:25).

Lastly, we cover just basic gym etiquette! Some of you can be uncomfortable in a gym setting simply because you don't know the "rules". We discuss some general topics here! (14:23).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 96: The Effectiveness of Short HIIT Workouts, If You Need to Eat "Clean" While Already in a Caloric Deficit, and Proper Gym Etiquette]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, we cover the effectiveness of 20 minute HIIT workouts and whether or not they are conducive for overall health and fitness (4:37).

We also went over if you need to eat "clean" if you're looking for weight loss and are already in a caloric deficit (8:25).

Lastly, we cover just basic gym etiquette! Some of you can be uncomfortable in a gym setting simply because you don't know the "rules". We discuss some general topics here! (14:23).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, we cover the effectiveness of 20 minute HIIT workouts and whether or not they are conducive for overall health and fitness (4:37).

We also went over if you need to eat "clean" if you're looking for weight loss and are already in a caloric deficit (8:25).

Lastly, we cover just basic gym etiquette! Some of you can be uncomfortable in a gym setting simply because you don't know the "rules". We discuss some general topics here! (14:23).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:46</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 95: Our Thoughts on Weight Belts, How to Incorporate Accessory Lifts, and Hips Shooting Up First During a Deadlift!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:58:38 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-95-our-thoughts-on-weight-belts-how-to-incorporate-accessory-lifts-and-hips-shooting-up-first-during-a-deadlift-36d580fa3930d6</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! 

In this episode, the first question we go over involves our thoughts on using weight belts during strength training and heavier lifts (1:26).

We then cover how to go about incorporating accessory movements like hip thrusts, rows, KB presses, side planks, etc. after performing the main lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. We dive deep into the order as well as "non-competing" supersets (5:36).

Lastly, we go over how to go about addressing hips shooting up early during a deadlift (9:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! 

In this episode, the first question we go over involves our thoughts on using weight belts during strength training and heavier lifts (1:26).

We then cover how to go about incorporating accessory movements like hip thrusts, rows, KB presses, side planks, etc. after performing the main lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. We dive deep into the order as well as "non-competing" supersets (5:36).

Lastly, we go over how to go about addressing hips shooting up early during a deadlift (9:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 95: Our Thoughts on Weight Belts, How to Incorporate Accessory Lifts, and Hips Shooting Up First During a Deadlift!]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! 

In this episode, the first question we go over involves our thoughts on using weight belts during strength training and heavier lifts (1:26).

We then cover how to go about incorporating accessory movements like hip thrusts, rows, KB presses, side planks, etc. after performing the main lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. We dive deep into the order as well as "non-competing" supersets (5:36).

Lastly, we go over how to go about addressing hips shooting up early during a deadlift (9:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! 

In this episode, the first question we go over involves our thoughts on using weight belts during strength training and heavier lifts (1:26).

We then cover how to go about incorporating accessory movements like hip thrusts, rows, KB presses, side planks, etc. after performing the main lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. We dive deep into the order as well as "non-competing" supersets (5:36).

Lastly, we go over how to go about addressing hips shooting up early during a deadlift (9:34).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:18:47</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 94: Upper Back Pain During Deadlifts, Progressive Overload, and Low Back Pain After Pregnancy]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 22:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-94-upper-back-pain-during-deadlifts-progressive-overload-and-low-back-pain-after-pregnancy-36d3f97fa9e542</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we dive into one of our members who is experiencing some upper/mid back pain during deadlifts (1:47).

We then go over some logistics of progressive overload and how to increase volume/intensity/etc during your workouts (11:32).

Finally, we talk about how to address extreme lower back pain and why some physical therapists are better than others (15:47).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we dive into one of our members who is experiencing some upper/mid back pain during deadlifts (1:47).

We then go over some logistics of progressive overload and how to increase volume/intensity/etc during your workouts (11:32).

Finally, we talk about how to address extreme lower back pain and why some physical therapists are better than others (15:47).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 94: Upper Back Pain During Deadlifts, Progressive Overload, and Low Back Pain After Pregnancy]]>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we dive into one of our members who is experiencing some upper/mid back pain during deadlifts (1:47).

We then go over some logistics of progressive overload and how to increase volume/intensity/etc during your workouts (11:32).

Finally, we talk about how to address extreme lower back pain and why some physical therapists are better than others (15:47).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In the first question, we dive into one of our members who is experiencing some upper/mid back pain during deadlifts (1:47).

We then go over some logistics of progressive overload and how to increase volume/intensity/etc during your workouts (11:32).

Finally, we talk about how to address extreme lower back pain and why some physical therapists are better than others (15:47).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:46</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 93: Grip Strength for Deadlifts, Winging Scapula, Repeat Injuries, and Our Thoughts on EMS Training!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:17:56 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-93-grip-strength-for-deadlifts-winging-scapula-repeat-injuries-and-our-thoughts-on-ems-training-36ce6fc70dc7c0</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another successful podcast! This time Kendrick was fast asleep in a carrier beside us - he made a couple of peeps, but slept pretty peacefully throughout the episode overall!

In the first question, we cover a question concerning how to increase grip strength for deadlifts (1:53).

Then, we go over the topic of "winging scapula". We talk about why there isn't anything inherently "wrong" with winging scaps and how to go about addressing it (7:17).

Finally, we delve into two questions from a lister who asks how to deal with repetitive injuries in the same area and if EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) training is valuable at all (14:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another successful podcast! This time Kendrick was fast asleep in a carrier beside us - he made a couple of peeps, but slept pretty peacefully throughout the episode overall!

In the first question, we cover a question concerning how to increase grip strength for deadlifts (1:53).

Then, we go over the topic of "winging scapula". We talk about why there isn't anything inherently "wrong" with winging scaps and how to go about addressing it (7:17).

Finally, we delve into two questions from a lister who asks how to deal with repetitive injuries in the same area and if EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) training is valuable at all (14:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 93: Grip Strength for Deadlifts, Winging Scapula, Repeat Injuries, and Our Thoughts on EMS Training!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another successful podcast! This time Kendrick was fast asleep in a carrier beside us - he made a couple of peeps, but slept pretty peacefully throughout the episode overall!

In the first question, we cover a question concerning how to increase grip strength for deadlifts (1:53).

Then, we go over the topic of "winging scapula". We talk about why there isn't anything inherently "wrong" with winging scaps and how to go about addressing it (7:17).

Finally, we delve into two questions from a lister who asks how to deal with repetitive injuries in the same area and if EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) training is valuable at all (14:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another successful podcast! This time Kendrick was fast asleep in a carrier beside us - he made a couple of peeps, but slept pretty peacefully throughout the episode overall!

In the first question, we cover a question concerning how to increase grip strength for deadlifts (1:53).

Then, we go over the topic of "winging scapula". We talk about why there isn't anything inherently "wrong" with winging scaps and how to go about addressing it (7:17).

Finally, we delve into two questions from a lister who asks how to deal with repetitive injuries in the same area and if EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) training is valuable at all (14:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:50</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 92: Struggling With Push-Ups, Workouts As A New Parent, and Whether Or Not You Should Perform HIIT Workouts In The Morning!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 23:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-92-struggling-with-push-ups-workouts-as-a-new-parent-and-whether-or-not-you-should-perform-hiit-workouts-in-the-morning-36ca982f0a0752</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Short and quick episode for you all today!

In the first question, we address how to approach push-ups if you're struggling in the bottom position and the position of your elbows (1:39).

Next, we cover energy and workouts as a new parent (5:17).

Then, we go over whether or not to split up your HIIT and strength workouts, and if you do split them up if you should perform HIIT in the morning and strength at night (8:41).

Finally, we talk about an Instagram post that Lauren made concerning her "post-partum body" and the pressures that women have to "get their bodies back".

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Short and quick episode for you all today!

In the first question, we address how to approach push-ups if you're struggling in the bottom position and the position of your elbows (1:39).

Next, we cover energy and workouts as a new parent (5:17).

Then, we go over whether or not to split up your HIIT and strength workouts, and if you do split them up if you should perform HIIT in the morning and strength at night (8:41).

Finally, we talk about an Instagram post that Lauren made concerning her "post-partum body" and the pressures that women have to "get their bodies back".

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 92: Struggling With Push-Ups, Workouts As A New Parent, and Whether Or Not You Should Perform HIIT Workouts In The Morning!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Short and quick episode for you all today!

In the first question, we address how to approach push-ups if you're struggling in the bottom position and the position of your elbows (1:39).

Next, we cover energy and workouts as a new parent (5:17).

Then, we go over whether or not to split up your HIIT and strength workouts, and if you do split them up if you should perform HIIT in the morning and strength at night (8:41).

Finally, we talk about an Instagram post that Lauren made concerning her "post-partum body" and the pressures that women have to "get their bodies back".

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Short and quick episode for you all today!

In the first question, we address how to approach push-ups if you're struggling in the bottom position and the position of your elbows (1:39).

Next, we cover energy and workouts as a new parent (5:17).

Then, we go over whether or not to split up your HIIT and strength workouts, and if you do split them up if you should perform HIIT in the morning and strength at night (8:41).

Finally, we talk about an Instagram post that Lauren made concerning her "post-partum body" and the pressures that women have to "get their bodies back".

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:18:23</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 91: How to Add Weights to Compound Movements, Injury Considerations for Broken Bones, and Balancing Double Leg and Single Leg Training!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-91-how-to-add-weights-to-compound-movements-injury-considerations-for-broken-bones-and-balancing-double-leg-and-single-leg-training-36c8ed4c2e70a4</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Couple of Kendrick pauses in this one so bear with us!

In the first question, we answer how to go about starting compound movements and understanding how to add weight (1:20).

We then go over injury considerations for a broken bone on one side and how to approach it physically and mentally (8:51).

Finally, we answer a question from a listener who was wondering if double leg or single leg training was better, and how to work both into his current program. (13:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Couple of Kendrick pauses in this one so bear with us!

In the first question, we answer how to go about starting compound movements and understanding how to add weight (1:20).

We then go over injury considerations for a broken bone on one side and how to approach it physically and mentally (8:51).

Finally, we answer a question from a listener who was wondering if double leg or single leg training was better, and how to work both into his current program. (13:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 91: How to Add Weights to Compound Movements, Injury Considerations for Broken Bones, and Balancing Double Leg and Single Leg Training!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Couple of Kendrick pauses in this one so bear with us!

In the first question, we answer how to go about starting compound movements and understanding how to add weight (1:20).

We then go over injury considerations for a broken bone on one side and how to approach it physically and mentally (8:51).

Finally, we answer a question from a listener who was wondering if double leg or single leg training was better, and how to work both into his current program. (13:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Couple of Kendrick pauses in this one so bear with us!

In the first question, we answer how to go about starting compound movements and understanding how to add weight (1:20).

We then go over injury considerations for a broken bone on one side and how to approach it physically and mentally (8:51).

Finally, we answer a question from a listener who was wondering if double leg or single leg training was better, and how to work both into his current program. (13:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:23</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 90: Strategies for Extra Glute Activation, Upper Back Rounding During Cleans, and How to Achieve a Caloric Surplus to Gain Weight!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 21:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-90-strategies-for-extra-glute-activation-upper-back-rounding-during-cleans-and-how-to-achieve-a-caloric-surplus-to-gain-weight-36c5038afb8fbc</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus! It's been difficult to time our usual podcast time around Kendrick's feeding and napping schedule so we decided to not stress and just take a week off. Still struggling a bit, but we're back!

In the first question, we cover why you might see some very specific strategies like excessive chin tucking during hip thursts and aggresive pelvic tilting during squats (1:39).

In the next question, we talk about why someone's back might round when receiving a barbell clean (6:39).

Finally, we flip the script a little bit and discuss strategies to gain weight and get into a caloric surplus for all you hardgainers out there (10:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus! It's been difficult to time our usual podcast time around Kendrick's feeding and napping schedule so we decided to not stress and just take a week off. Still struggling a bit, but we're back!

In the first question, we cover why you might see some very specific strategies like excessive chin tucking during hip thursts and aggresive pelvic tilting during squats (1:39).

In the next question, we talk about why someone's back might round when receiving a barbell clean (6:39).

Finally, we flip the script a little bit and discuss strategies to gain weight and get into a caloric surplus for all you hardgainers out there (10:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 90: Strategies for Extra Glute Activation, Upper Back Rounding During Cleans, and How to Achieve a Caloric Surplus to Gain Weight!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus! It's been difficult to time our usual podcast time around Kendrick's feeding and napping schedule so we decided to not stress and just take a week off. Still struggling a bit, but we're back!

In the first question, we cover why you might see some very specific strategies like excessive chin tucking during hip thursts and aggresive pelvic tilting during squats (1:39).

In the next question, we talk about why someone's back might round when receiving a barbell clean (6:39).

Finally, we flip the script a little bit and discuss strategies to gain weight and get into a caloric surplus for all you hardgainers out there (10:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Sorry for the hiatus! It's been difficult to time our usual podcast time around Kendrick's feeding and napping schedule so we decided to not stress and just take a week off. Still struggling a bit, but we're back!

In the first question, we cover why you might see some very specific strategies like excessive chin tucking during hip thursts and aggresive pelvic tilting during squats (1:39).

In the next question, we talk about why someone's back might round when receiving a barbell clean (6:39).

Finally, we flip the script a little bit and discuss strategies to gain weight and get into a caloric surplus for all you hardgainers out there (10:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:16:35</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 89: What to Do If You Don't Have a Gym Membership, EMOMs and AMRAPs and Oly Lifting, and How to Approach Other Trainers Teaching "Incorrect" Form!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:47:44 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-89-what-to-do-if-you-dont-have-a-gym-membership-emoms-and-amraps-and-oly-lifting-and-how-to-approach-other-trainers-teaching-incorrect-form-36bdd20ea025b6</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope y'all are doing well! I apologize in advance because we had some audio issues halfway through the episode. I think it's because of our washer/dryer that was operating, or it may have been some baby interference with Kendrick haha! Either way, there are a couple of choppy/static-y parts so bear with us please!

In our first question, we talk about how to train if you don't have a membership and what equipment we would recommend (2:07).

Then we cover how to incorporate olympic lifting (cleans and snatches) into your workouts and whether or not EMOM style workouts are appropriate (9:01).

Finally, we go over how we would approach another trainer who we thought was teaching the "wrong" form for certain exercises. It was a question from a fellow trainer and we thought it was a great one to talk about!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope y'all are doing well! I apologize in advance because we had some audio issues halfway through the episode. I think it's because of our washer/dryer that was operating, or it may have been some baby interference with Kendrick haha! Either way, there are a couple of choppy/static-y parts so bear with us please!

In our first question, we talk about how to train if you don't have a membership and what equipment we would recommend (2:07).

Then we cover how to incorporate olympic lifting (cleans and snatches) into your workouts and whether or not EMOM style workouts are appropriate (9:01).

Finally, we go over how we would approach another trainer who we thought was teaching the "wrong" form for certain exercises. It was a question from a fellow trainer and we thought it was a great one to talk about!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 89: What to Do If You Don't Have a Gym Membership, EMOMs and AMRAPs and Oly Lifting, and How to Approach Other Trainers Teaching "Incorrect" Form!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope y'all are doing well! I apologize in advance because we had some audio issues halfway through the episode. I think it's because of our washer/dryer that was operating, or it may have been some baby interference with Kendrick haha! Either way, there are a couple of choppy/static-y parts so bear with us please!

In our first question, we talk about how to train if you don't have a membership and what equipment we would recommend (2:07).

Then we cover how to incorporate olympic lifting (cleans and snatches) into your workouts and whether or not EMOM style workouts are appropriate (9:01).

Finally, we go over how we would approach another trainer who we thought was teaching the "wrong" form for certain exercises. It was a question from a fellow trainer and we thought it was a great one to talk about!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope y'all are doing well! I apologize in advance because we had some audio issues halfway through the episode. I think it's because of our washer/dryer that was operating, or it may have been some baby interference with Kendrick haha! Either way, there are a couple of choppy/static-y parts so bear with us please!

In our first question, we talk about how to train if you don't have a membership and what equipment we would recommend (2:07).

Then we cover how to incorporate olympic lifting (cleans and snatches) into your workouts and whether or not EMOM style workouts are appropriate (9:01).

Finally, we go over how we would approach another trainer who we thought was teaching the "wrong" form for certain exercises. It was a question from a fellow trainer and we thought it was a great one to talk about!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:36</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 88: Hip Rotation During Squats, Knee Pain During Squats, and How to Switch Up Your Strength Programming!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 21:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-88-hip-rotation-during-squats-knee-pain-during-squats-and-how-to-switch-up-your-strength-programming-36ba01289b204e</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-88-hip-rotation-during-squats-knee-pain-during-squats-and-how-to-switch-up-your-strength-programming-36ba01289b204e</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about squats and strength programs!

In the first question we address a question from a listener who has been experiencing a hip rotation and shift during squats (2:57).

Next, we delve into how to address knee pain during squats and how to go about to exercises that target the quads (9:13).

Lastly, we do a deep dive into strength programming and how/when to switch up your routine (16:53).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about squats and strength programs!

In the first question we address a question from a listener who has been experiencing a hip rotation and shift during squats (2:57).

Next, we delve into how to address knee pain during squats and how to go about to exercises that target the quads (9:13).

Lastly, we do a deep dive into strength programming and how/when to switch up your routine (16:53).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 88: Hip Rotation During Squats, Knee Pain During Squats, and How to Switch Up Your Strength Programming!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about squats and strength programs!

In the first question we address a question from a listener who has been experiencing a hip rotation and shift during squats (2:57).

Next, we delve into how to address knee pain during squats and how to go about to exercises that target the quads (9:13).

Lastly, we do a deep dive into strength programming and how/when to switch up your routine (16:53).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is all about squats and strength programs!

In the first question we address a question from a listener who has been experiencing a hip rotation and shift during squats (2:57).

Next, we delve into how to address knee pain during squats and how to go about to exercises that target the quads (9:13).

Lastly, we do a deep dive into strength programming and how/when to switch up your routine (16:53).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:40</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 87: Muscle Tightness, Working Through Mobility Restrictions, StrongLifts 5x5, and How We Encourage Consistency With Our Members!]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It finally happened! Kendrick Austin Pak was born at a whopping 9lbs 3oz at 8:54am on 10/17/18 and 21 inches long! We summarize what happened and how we came up with his name!

In our first question, we answer a question from a professional soccer player who was wondering what he should do about the tightness he's feeling from his lower body (4:25).

Next, we cover a question from a personal trainer who was wondering how they should go about working with an overweight teenager with a lot of mobility restrictions (8:29).

Then, we talk about StrongLifts 5x5 and what to do when you plateau (15:44).

Lastly, we cover a question from a fellow gym owner on how we encourage consistency with our members (21.49) !

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It finally happened! Kendrick Austin Pak was born at a whopping 9lbs 3oz at 8:54am on 10/17/18 and 21 inches long! We summarize what happened and how we came up with his name!

In our first question, we answer a question from a professional soccer player who was wondering what he should do about the tightness he's feeling from his lower body (4:25).

Next, we cover a question from a personal trainer who was wondering how they should go about working with an overweight teenager with a lot of mobility restrictions (8:29).

Then, we talk about StrongLifts 5x5 and what to do when you plateau (15:44).

Lastly, we cover a question from a fellow gym owner on how we encourage consistency with our members (21.49) !

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 87: Muscle Tightness, Working Through Mobility Restrictions, StrongLifts 5x5, and How We Encourage Consistency With Our Members!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It finally happened! Kendrick Austin Pak was born at a whopping 9lbs 3oz at 8:54am on 10/17/18 and 21 inches long! We summarize what happened and how we came up with his name!

In our first question, we answer a question from a professional soccer player who was wondering what he should do about the tightness he's feeling from his lower body (4:25).

Next, we cover a question from a personal trainer who was wondering how they should go about working with an overweight teenager with a lot of mobility restrictions (8:29).

Then, we talk about StrongLifts 5x5 and what to do when you plateau (15:44).

Lastly, we cover a question from a fellow gym owner on how we encourage consistency with our members (21.49) !

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! It finally happened! Kendrick Austin Pak was born at a whopping 9lbs 3oz at 8:54am on 10/17/18 and 21 inches long! We summarize what happened and how we came up with his name!

In our first question, we answer a question from a professional soccer player who was wondering what he should do about the tightness he's feeling from his lower body (4:25).

Next, we cover a question from a personal trainer who was wondering how they should go about working with an overweight teenager with a lot of mobility restrictions (8:29).

Then, we talk about StrongLifts 5x5 and what to do when you plateau (15:44).

Lastly, we cover a question from a fellow gym owner on how we encourage consistency with our members (21.49) !

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:34:17</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 86: How Much Protein You Should Get In A Day, Choosing Between Total Body vs. Upper/Lower Splits, and How to Transition from Isolation Based Training to Powerlifting!]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:17:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-86-how-much-protein-you-should-get-in-a-day-choosing-between-total-body-vs-upperlower-splits-and-how-to-transition-from-isolation-based-training-to-powerlifting-36af1af1669ab6</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Nope, still no baby, which means more podcasts! haha

In the first question, we talk about how much protein you should strive to get each day (4:47).

We then covered how to choose between 3 total body workouts a week versus 3-4 upper/lower body workouts a week (11:40).

Lastly, we discussed how to transition from performing primarily isolation-based strength training exercises to more compound-based powerlifting (19:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Nope, still no baby, which means more podcasts! haha

In the first question, we talk about how much protein you should strive to get each day (4:47).

We then covered how to choose between 3 total body workouts a week versus 3-4 upper/lower body workouts a week (11:40).

Lastly, we discussed how to transition from performing primarily isolation-based strength training exercises to more compound-based powerlifting (19:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Nope, still no baby, which means more podcasts! haha

In the first question, we talk about how much protein you should strive to get each day (4:47).

We then covered how to choose between 3 total body workouts a week versus 3-4 upper/lower body workouts a week (11:40).

Lastly, we discussed how to transition from performing primarily isolation-based strength training exercises to more compound-based powerlifting (19:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Nope, still no baby, which means more podcasts! haha

In the first question, we talk about how much protein you should strive to get each day (4:47).

We then covered how to choose between 3 total body workouts a week versus 3-4 upper/lower body workouts a week (11:40).

Lastly, we discussed how to transition from performing primarily isolation-based strength training exercises to more compound-based powerlifting (19:14).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:03</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 85: How to Address Your Posture, Pilates and "Imprinting" Your Lower Back, and Guidance with Strength Programming!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 19:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-85-how-to-address-your-posture-pilates-and-imprinting-your-lower-back-and-guidance-with-strength-programming-36ad613585b7ec</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! No exciting news to report - still no baby!

In our first question, we talk about how to address your posture and whether or not it's even necessary to be overly concerned about it (2:55). Here's the link to the t-spine video we talked about in the show: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdGwJuA08E](http://)

Next, we discuss whether or not we think you should "imprint" your lower back to the floor when performing floor-based core work (10:05).

Finally, we give some advice on how to structure a strength program. We delve into percentages, sets and reps, 1RMs, and constantly chasing PRs (15:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! No exciting news to report - still no baby!

In our first question, we talk about how to address your posture and whether or not it's even necessary to be overly concerned about it (2:55). Here's the link to the t-spine video we talked about in the show: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdGwJuA08E](http://)

Next, we discuss whether or not we think you should "imprint" your lower back to the floor when performing floor-based core work (10:05).

Finally, we give some advice on how to structure a strength program. We delve into percentages, sets and reps, 1RMs, and constantly chasing PRs (15:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 85: How to Address Your Posture, Pilates and "Imprinting" Your Lower Back, and Guidance with Strength Programming!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! No exciting news to report - still no baby!

In our first question, we talk about how to address your posture and whether or not it's even necessary to be overly concerned about it (2:55). Here's the link to the t-spine video we talked about in the show: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdGwJuA08E](http://)

Next, we discuss whether or not we think you should "imprint" your lower back to the floor when performing floor-based core work (10:05).

Finally, we give some advice on how to structure a strength program. We delve into percentages, sets and reps, 1RMs, and constantly chasing PRs (15:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! No exciting news to report - still no baby!

In our first question, we talk about how to address your posture and whether or not it's even necessary to be overly concerned about it (2:55). Here's the link to the t-spine video we talked about in the show: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdGwJuA08E](http://)

Next, we discuss whether or not we think you should "imprint" your lower back to the floor when performing floor-based core work (10:05).

Finally, we give some advice on how to structure a strength program. We delve into percentages, sets and reps, 1RMs, and constantly chasing PRs (15:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:28:28</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 84: The Lower Body Episode - Squatting Below Parallel, Knee Pain While Squatting, and Big Toe Pain While Lunging!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:05:43 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-84-the-lower-body-episode-squatting-below-parallel-knee-pain-while-squatting-and-big-toe-pain-while-lunging-36a7edb9b30b7a</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We may or may not have had our baby by the time you listen to this - we recorded this right after our Monday episode so we didn't leave you hanging if we did!

In the first question, we dive into why a person might not have any problems squatting below parallel while pushing a plate out in front of them, but can barely hit 90 degrees when a bar is on their back (5:12).

We then talk about how we address bilateral and unilateral knee pain while squatting (9:40).

Finally, we address what a person should do if they're experiencing a lot of big toe pain while lunging (14:59).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We may or may not have had our baby by the time you listen to this - we recorded this right after our Monday episode so we didn't leave you hanging if we did!

In the first question, we dive into why a person might not have any problems squatting below parallel while pushing a plate out in front of them, but can barely hit 90 degrees when a bar is on their back (5:12).

We then talk about how we address bilateral and unilateral knee pain while squatting (9:40).

Finally, we address what a person should do if they're experiencing a lot of big toe pain while lunging (14:59).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 84: The Lower Body Episode - Squatting Below Parallel, Knee Pain While Squatting, and Big Toe Pain While Lunging!]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We may or may not have had our baby by the time you listen to this - we recorded this right after our Monday episode so we didn't leave you hanging if we did!

In the first question, we dive into why a person might not have any problems squatting below parallel while pushing a plate out in front of them, but can barely hit 90 degrees when a bar is on their back (5:12).

We then talk about how we address bilateral and unilateral knee pain while squatting (9:40).

Finally, we address what a person should do if they're experiencing a lot of big toe pain while lunging (14:59).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We may or may not have had our baby by the time you listen to this - we recorded this right after our Monday episode so we didn't leave you hanging if we did!

In the first question, we dive into why a person might not have any problems squatting below parallel while pushing a plate out in front of them, but can barely hit 90 degrees when a bar is on their back (5:12).

We then talk about how we address bilateral and unilateral knee pain while squatting (9:40).

Finally, we address what a person should do if they're experiencing a lot of big toe pain while lunging (14:59).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:50</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 83: Should You Perform Partial or Full Range of Motion Squats, Should You Take Whey Protein, and How We Find Our Coaches for Our Gym!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-83-should-you-perform-partial-or-full-range-of-motion-squats-should-you-take-whey-protein-and-how-we-find-our-coaches-for-our-gym-36a7eb9db7ab94</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Baby is STILL not here so we're back!

In the first question, we do a deep dive on the efficacies of partial vs full range of motion squatting (1:41).

We then covered if we think you should take whey protein or not, and our general view on supplements as a whole (11:32).

Finally, we talked about how we select coaches for our gym, Achieve Fitness, and how we recruit them in the first place (16:04)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Baby is STILL not here so we're back!

In the first question, we do a deep dive on the efficacies of partial vs full range of motion squatting (1:41).

We then covered if we think you should take whey protein or not, and our general view on supplements as a whole (11:32).

Finally, we talked about how we select coaches for our gym, Achieve Fitness, and how we recruit them in the first place (16:04)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 83: Should You Perform Partial or Full Range of Motion Squats, Should You Take Whey Protein, and How We Find Our Coaches for Our Gym!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Baby is STILL not here so we're back!

In the first question, we do a deep dive on the efficacies of partial vs full range of motion squatting (1:41).

We then covered if we think you should take whey protein or not, and our general view on supplements as a whole (11:32).

Finally, we talked about how we select coaches for our gym, Achieve Fitness, and how we recruit them in the first place (16:04)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Baby is STILL not here so we're back!

In the first question, we do a deep dive on the efficacies of partial vs full range of motion squatting (1:41).

We then covered if we think you should take whey protein or not, and our general view on supplements as a whole (11:32).

Finally, we talked about how we select coaches for our gym, Achieve Fitness, and how we recruit them in the first place (16:04)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:29:02</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 82: Push-Ups After Pregnancy, Strength Training Workouts for Fat Loss, If Distance Running Will Hurt Your Strength Gains, and How Long Should You Hold a Plank For!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 19:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Still no baby yet! Lauren is visualizing that it's going to happen this Friday - so cross your fingers!

In the first question, we talk about how to go about developing the core strength required for push ups after pregnancy (1:48).

We then discuss how we modify and adapt our strength workouts for if someone's main goal is fat loss (6:46).

We then went over our thought process on whether or not long distance running would impact a person's strength gains (14:02).

Lastly, we dive into how long you should be able to hold a plank for, and how long you should work on training it each individual set during your workouts (17:16).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Still no baby yet! Lauren is visualizing that it's going to happen this Friday - so cross your fingers!

In the first question, we talk about how to go about developing the core strength required for push ups after pregnancy (1:48).

We then discuss how we modify and adapt our strength workouts for if someone's main goal is fat loss (6:46).

We then went over our thought process on whether or not long distance running would impact a person's strength gains (14:02).

Lastly, we dive into how long you should be able to hold a plank for, and how long you should work on training it each individual set during your workouts (17:16).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 82: Push-Ups After Pregnancy, Strength Training Workouts for Fat Loss, If Distance Running Will Hurt Your Strength Gains, and How Long Should You Hold a Plank For!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Still no baby yet! Lauren is visualizing that it's going to happen this Friday - so cross your fingers!

In the first question, we talk about how to go about developing the core strength required for push ups after pregnancy (1:48).

We then discuss how we modify and adapt our strength workouts for if someone's main goal is fat loss (6:46).

We then went over our thought process on whether or not long distance running would impact a person's strength gains (14:02).

Lastly, we dive into how long you should be able to hold a plank for, and how long you should work on training it each individual set during your workouts (17:16).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Still no baby yet! Lauren is visualizing that it's going to happen this Friday - so cross your fingers!

In the first question, we talk about how to go about developing the core strength required for push ups after pregnancy (1:48).

We then discuss how we modify and adapt our strength workouts for if someone's main goal is fat loss (6:46).

We then went over our thought process on whether or not long distance running would impact a person's strength gains (14:02).

Lastly, we dive into how long you should be able to hold a plank for, and how long you should work on training it each individual set during your workouts (17:16).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:20:54</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 81: Lower Back Pain, Squatting With Ankle Mobility Restrictions, and Dealing With Weight Fluctuations!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:57:20 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-81-lower-back-pain-squatting-with-ankle-mobility-restrictions-and-dealing-with-weight-fluctuations-36a25c50cec1f2</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're about 10 days our from Lauren's estimated due date so we're in full-on BABYWATCH! We're more than likely going to take a week or more off once the baby comes so if you don't hear from us for a minute - you'll know why!

In the first question of this episode, we delve into lower back pain with certain positions. (2:58)

Next, we cover whether or not you can still squat/deadlift/clean if you have ankle mobility restrictions. (6:08)

We also talk at length to a person who has been experiencing a lot of weight fluctuations and what we'd recommend for her. This one was difficult to answer because our advice in these situations is so person-dependent and case specific. Hopefully, you're able to glean some insight from our long-winded "answer", but we didn't think it was appropriate to give any hard and fast statements here and definitely not any blanket recommendations. (10:55)


We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're about 10 days our from Lauren's estimated due date so we're in full-on BABYWATCH! We're more than likely going to take a week or more off once the baby comes so if you don't hear from us for a minute - you'll know why!

In the first question of this episode, we delve into lower back pain with certain positions. (2:58)

Next, we cover whether or not you can still squat/deadlift/clean if you have ankle mobility restrictions. (6:08)

We also talk at length to a person who has been experiencing a lot of weight fluctuations and what we'd recommend for her. This one was difficult to answer because our advice in these situations is so person-dependent and case specific. Hopefully, you're able to glean some insight from our long-winded "answer", but we didn't think it was appropriate to give any hard and fast statements here and definitely not any blanket recommendations. (10:55)


We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 81: Lower Back Pain, Squatting With Ankle Mobility Restrictions, and Dealing With Weight Fluctuations!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're about 10 days our from Lauren's estimated due date so we're in full-on BABYWATCH! We're more than likely going to take a week or more off once the baby comes so if you don't hear from us for a minute - you'll know why!

In the first question of this episode, we delve into lower back pain with certain positions. (2:58)

Next, we cover whether or not you can still squat/deadlift/clean if you have ankle mobility restrictions. (6:08)

We also talk at length to a person who has been experiencing a lot of weight fluctuations and what we'd recommend for her. This one was difficult to answer because our advice in these situations is so person-dependent and case specific. Hopefully, you're able to glean some insight from our long-winded "answer", but we didn't think it was appropriate to give any hard and fast statements here and definitely not any blanket recommendations. (10:55)


We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're about 10 days our from Lauren's estimated due date so we're in full-on BABYWATCH! We're more than likely going to take a week or more off once the baby comes so if you don't hear from us for a minute - you'll know why!

In the first question of this episode, we delve into lower back pain with certain positions. (2:58)

Next, we cover whether or not you can still squat/deadlift/clean if you have ankle mobility restrictions. (6:08)

We also talk at length to a person who has been experiencing a lot of weight fluctuations and what we'd recommend for her. This one was difficult to answer because our advice in these situations is so person-dependent and case specific. Hopefully, you're able to glean some insight from our long-winded "answer", but we didn't think it was appropriate to give any hard and fast statements here and definitely not any blanket recommendations. (10:55)


We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:43</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 80: The Coaches' Episode and a Special Announcement for Coaches!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:37:10 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-80-the-coaches-episode-and-a-special-announcement-for-coaches-369e7d516dc4f6</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is specifically for all you coaches, personal trainers, and fitness professionals out there! We cover topics like when we talk about mindset and nutrition habits during our training sessions, what we do if we think our workouts progress clients too slowly, and if we make any modifications during our assessment process if we're working with someone who is elderly.

At the end of the episode, we discuss a project we've been working on for quite some time now. It's an educational platform that covers everything that Lauren and I wished we had known when we first started out as personal trainers - it ranges from nitty gritty stuff like what CPT you should pursue, to where you should look for your first job all the way down to how to sell yourself at your gym, how to program for your clients, how to provide nutritional advice, how to teach the fundamental movement patterns (squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, lunging, etc.) and coach them based upon the invidividual in front of you rather than forcing them into "textbook" form, and how to approach personal branding.

Future modules are going to cover the ins and outs of kettlebell training, powerlifting, olympic lifting as well as presentations on very specific topics brought up by the group.

The most important aspect of the platform will be the community. Personal training is a pretty lonely field, and not many people/friends/family will understand the true "grind" and nature of our work. Having a community of like-minded professionals to learn from, collaborate with, bounce ideas off of, and sometiems comiserate with is going to be invaluable.

This won't be just a one-off product that we launch and forget about - this is going to be a full fledged company where Lauren and I will spend the vast majority of our time. We're going to have our coaches at Achieve also involved down the line and make this a massive platform, because we want the reach of our community to be limitless, and because we see the potential of having thousands of coaches spreading positivity and inclusivity to their clients. It helps to spread our mission much further than we could ever do by ourselves and for that we're extremely excited!

You can be the first in line for more information at www.achievementors.com.Go check it out!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is specifically for all you coaches, personal trainers, and fitness professionals out there! We cover topics like when we talk about mindset and nutrition habits during our training sessions, what we do if we think our workouts progress clients too slowly, and if we make any modifications during our assessment process if we're working with someone who is elderly.

At the end of the episode, we discuss a project we've been working on for quite some time now. It's an educational platform that covers everything that Lauren and I wished we had known when we first started out as personal trainers - it ranges from nitty gritty stuff like what CPT you should pursue, to where you should look for your first job all the way down to how to sell yourself at your gym, how to program for your clients, how to provide nutritional advice, how to teach the fundamental movement patterns (squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, lunging, etc.) and coach them based upon the invidividual in front of you rather than forcing them into "textbook" form, and how to approach personal branding.

Future modules are going to cover the ins and outs of kettlebell training, powerlifting, olympic lifting as well as presentations on very specific topics brought up by the group.

The most important aspect of the platform will be the community. Personal training is a pretty lonely field, and not many people/friends/family will understand the true "grind" and nature of our work. Having a community of like-minded professionals to learn from, collaborate with, bounce ideas off of, and sometiems comiserate with is going to be invaluable.

This won't be just a one-off product that we launch and forget about - this is going to be a full fledged company where Lauren and I will spend the vast majority of our time. We're going to have our coaches at Achieve also involved down the line and make this a massive platform, because we want the reach of our community to be limitless, and because we see the potential of having thousands of coaches spreading positivity and inclusivity to their clients. It helps to spread our mission much further than we could ever do by ourselves and for that we're extremely excited!

You can be the first in line for more information at www.achievementors.com.Go check it out!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 80: The Coaches' Episode and a Special Announcement for Coaches!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is specifically for all you coaches, personal trainers, and fitness professionals out there! We cover topics like when we talk about mindset and nutrition habits during our training sessions, what we do if we think our workouts progress clients too slowly, and if we make any modifications during our assessment process if we're working with someone who is elderly.

At the end of the episode, we discuss a project we've been working on for quite some time now. It's an educational platform that covers everything that Lauren and I wished we had known when we first started out as personal trainers - it ranges from nitty gritty stuff like what CPT you should pursue, to where you should look for your first job all the way down to how to sell yourself at your gym, how to program for your clients, how to provide nutritional advice, how to teach the fundamental movement patterns (squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, lunging, etc.) and coach them based upon the invidividual in front of you rather than forcing them into "textbook" form, and how to approach personal branding.

Future modules are going to cover the ins and outs of kettlebell training, powerlifting, olympic lifting as well as presentations on very specific topics brought up by the group.

The most important aspect of the platform will be the community. Personal training is a pretty lonely field, and not many people/friends/family will understand the true "grind" and nature of our work. Having a community of like-minded professionals to learn from, collaborate with, bounce ideas off of, and sometiems comiserate with is going to be invaluable.

This won't be just a one-off product that we launch and forget about - this is going to be a full fledged company where Lauren and I will spend the vast majority of our time. We're going to have our coaches at Achieve also involved down the line and make this a massive platform, because we want the reach of our community to be limitless, and because we see the potential of having thousands of coaches spreading positivity and inclusivity to their clients. It helps to spread our mission much further than we could ever do by ourselves and for that we're extremely excited!

You can be the first in line for more information at www.achievementors.com.Go check it out!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is specifically for all you coaches, personal trainers, and fitness professionals out there! We cover topics like when we talk about mindset and nutrition habits during our training sessions, what we do if we think our workouts progress clients too slowly, and if we make any modifications during our assessment process if we're working with someone who is elderly.

At the end of the episode, we discuss a project we've been working on for quite some time now. It's an educational platform that covers everything that Lauren and I wished we had known when we first started out as personal trainers - it ranges from nitty gritty stuff like what CPT you should pursue, to where you should look for your first job all the way down to how to sell yourself at your gym, how to program for your clients, how to provide nutritional advice, how to teach the fundamental movement patterns (squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, lunging, etc.) and coach them based upon the invidividual in front of you rather than forcing them into "textbook" form, and how to approach personal branding.

Future modules are going to cover the ins and outs of kettlebell training, powerlifting, olympic lifting as well as presentations on very specific topics brought up by the group.

The most important aspect of the platform will be the community. Personal training is a pretty lonely field, and not many people/friends/family will understand the true "grind" and nature of our work. Having a community of like-minded professionals to learn from, collaborate with, bounce ideas off of, and sometiems comiserate with is going to be invaluable.

This won't be just a one-off product that we launch and forget about - this is going to be a full fledged company where Lauren and I will spend the vast majority of our time. We're going to have our coaches at Achieve also involved down the line and make this a massive platform, because we want the reach of our community to be limitless, and because we see the potential of having thousands of coaches spreading positivity and inclusivity to their clients. It helps to spread our mission much further than we could ever do by ourselves and for that we're extremely excited!

You can be the first in line for more information at www.achievementors.com.Go check it out!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:34:15</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 79: How to Continue to Overhead Press When You Workout At Home With A Low Ceiling, Pregnancy Workout Modifications, And How to Adjust Sets, Reps, and Exercise Selection According To Your Goal!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-79-how-to-continue-to-overhead-press-when-you-workout-at-home-with-a-low-ceiling-pregnancy-workout-modifications-and-how-to-adjust-sets-reps-and-exercise-selection-according-to-your-goal-369d00314b3968</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Special two year wedding anniversary episode from yours truly! We just spent a wonderful weekend in Cape Cod (and crossing our fingers that the baby wouldn't come while we were stuck in traffic ha!).

The first question was pure logistics - how do you continue to work on overhead pressing when you just moved, and you have to workout at home and you have low ceilings?? (1:39)

Next, we talk about some modifications during pregnancy, and how to approach things from a mental and emotional standpoint because you're guaranteed to have some feelings of "feeling weaker" and "losing progress" and "not being as strong as you once were" etc. Hopefully, we give a little perspective on the matter and we hope it helps! (4:32)

Finally, we talk about all the conflicting advice out there about how many sets and reps you should do for different goals. Furthermore, we talk about exercise selection, especially if you're looking to develop a specific area. (11:55).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Special two year wedding anniversary episode from yours truly! We just spent a wonderful weekend in Cape Cod (and crossing our fingers that the baby wouldn't come while we were stuck in traffic ha!).

The first question was pure logistics - how do you continue to work on overhead pressing when you just moved, and you have to workout at home and you have low ceilings?? (1:39)

Next, we talk about some modifications during pregnancy, and how to approach things from a mental and emotional standpoint because you're guaranteed to have some feelings of "feeling weaker" and "losing progress" and "not being as strong as you once were" etc. Hopefully, we give a little perspective on the matter and we hope it helps! (4:32)

Finally, we talk about all the conflicting advice out there about how many sets and reps you should do for different goals. Furthermore, we talk about exercise selection, especially if you're looking to develop a specific area. (11:55).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 79: How to Continue to Overhead Press When You Workout At Home With A Low Ceiling, Pregnancy Workout Modifications, And How to Adjust Sets, Reps, and Exercise Selection According To Your Goal!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Special two year wedding anniversary episode from yours truly! We just spent a wonderful weekend in Cape Cod (and crossing our fingers that the baby wouldn't come while we were stuck in traffic ha!).

The first question was pure logistics - how do you continue to work on overhead pressing when you just moved, and you have to workout at home and you have low ceilings?? (1:39)

Next, we talk about some modifications during pregnancy, and how to approach things from a mental and emotional standpoint because you're guaranteed to have some feelings of "feeling weaker" and "losing progress" and "not being as strong as you once were" etc. Hopefully, we give a little perspective on the matter and we hope it helps! (4:32)

Finally, we talk about all the conflicting advice out there about how many sets and reps you should do for different goals. Furthermore, we talk about exercise selection, especially if you're looking to develop a specific area. (11:55).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Special two year wedding anniversary episode from yours truly! We just spent a wonderful weekend in Cape Cod (and crossing our fingers that the baby wouldn't come while we were stuck in traffic ha!).

The first question was pure logistics - how do you continue to work on overhead pressing when you just moved, and you have to workout at home and you have low ceilings?? (1:39)

Next, we talk about some modifications during pregnancy, and how to approach things from a mental and emotional standpoint because you're guaranteed to have some feelings of "feeling weaker" and "losing progress" and "not being as strong as you once were" etc. Hopefully, we give a little perspective on the matter and we hope it helps! (4:32)

Finally, we talk about all the conflicting advice out there about how many sets and reps you should do for different goals. Furthermore, we talk about exercise selection, especially if you're looking to develop a specific area. (11:55).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:33</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 78: The Differences Between Olympic Lifting, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, and Crossfit, Methods for Healthy Eating, and How to Maintain Positivity During Setbacks!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 22:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Really, really good episode here in our humble opinions! Lots of tangible advice that you can follow - we hope you enjoy!

In the first question we talk about the differences between Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Crossfit, and general strength training (3:38).

Next, we covered some methods you can use to maintain healthy eating besides meal prep. You don't have to perfectly cook and weigh all your meals in order to eat "healthy" - there are a lot of strategies you can use while eating out and taking out! (14:01)

Finally, we talk about how to focus on the process and maintain positivity when you have setbacks like injuries/sickness/travel/etc. (20:22)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Really, really good episode here in our humble opinions! Lots of tangible advice that you can follow - we hope you enjoy!

In the first question we talk about the differences between Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Crossfit, and general strength training (3:38).

Next, we covered some methods you can use to maintain healthy eating besides meal prep. You don't have to perfectly cook and weigh all your meals in order to eat "healthy" - there are a lot of strategies you can use while eating out and taking out! (14:01)

Finally, we talk about how to focus on the process and maintain positivity when you have setbacks like injuries/sickness/travel/etc. (20:22)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Really, really good episode here in our humble opinions! Lots of tangible advice that you can follow - we hope you enjoy!

In the first question we talk about the differences between Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Crossfit, and general strength training (3:38).

Next, we covered some methods you can use to maintain healthy eating besides meal prep. You don't have to perfectly cook and weigh all your meals in order to eat "healthy" - there are a lot of strategies you can use while eating out and taking out! (14:01)

Finally, we talk about how to focus on the process and maintain positivity when you have setbacks like injuries/sickness/travel/etc. (20:22)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Really, really good episode here in our humble opinions! Lots of tangible advice that you can follow - we hope you enjoy!

In the first question we talk about the differences between Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Crossfit, and general strength training (3:38).

Next, we covered some methods you can use to maintain healthy eating besides meal prep. You don't have to perfectly cook and weigh all your meals in order to eat "healthy" - there are a lot of strategies you can use while eating out and taking out! (14:01)

Finally, we talk about how to focus on the process and maintain positivity when you have setbacks like injuries/sickness/travel/etc. (20:22)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:31:48</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 77: Imbalances While Squatting, If Foam Rolling is Enough When You Have Knee Pain, and Shoulder Pain After Playing Tennis!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode we really delve into injuries and pain. Oftentimes, when we have an injury or setback it can feel really debilitating - not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Hopefully after listening to this episode (especially the last question), you'll have a better sense of how to go about managing your health and fitness and overall mindset next time you experience pain and/or injury. The important thing to always note is that your body is very resilient and can bounce back quickly. That mindset alone can really have a major impact on how quickly things can turn back around!

In the first question, we talk about what to do when experiencing an imbalance while squatting (4:17).

Next, we cover if foam rolling alone is enough to address knee pain (8:11) or any pain for that matter.

Lastly, we talk about how we manage acute pain - the example in the question was someone experiencing shoulder pain after playing tennis without warming up (16:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode we really delve into injuries and pain. Oftentimes, when we have an injury or setback it can feel really debilitating - not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Hopefully after listening to this episode (especially the last question), you'll have a better sense of how to go about managing your health and fitness and overall mindset next time you experience pain and/or injury. The important thing to always note is that your body is very resilient and can bounce back quickly. That mindset alone can really have a major impact on how quickly things can turn back around!

In the first question, we talk about what to do when experiencing an imbalance while squatting (4:17).

Next, we cover if foam rolling alone is enough to address knee pain (8:11) or any pain for that matter.

Lastly, we talk about how we manage acute pain - the example in the question was someone experiencing shoulder pain after playing tennis without warming up (16:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode we really delve into injuries and pain. Oftentimes, when we have an injury or setback it can feel really debilitating - not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Hopefully after listening to this episode (especially the last question), you'll have a better sense of how to go about managing your health and fitness and overall mindset next time you experience pain and/or injury. The important thing to always note is that your body is very resilient and can bounce back quickly. That mindset alone can really have a major impact on how quickly things can turn back around!

In the first question, we talk about what to do when experiencing an imbalance while squatting (4:17).

Next, we cover if foam rolling alone is enough to address knee pain (8:11) or any pain for that matter.

Lastly, we talk about how we manage acute pain - the example in the question was someone experiencing shoulder pain after playing tennis without warming up (16:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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In the first question, we talk about what to do when experiencing an imbalance while squatting (4:17).

Next, we cover if foam rolling alone is enough to address knee pain (8:11) or any pain for that matter.

Lastly, we talk about how we manage acute pain - the example in the question was someone experiencing shoulder pain after playing tennis without warming up (16:32).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:12</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 76: Workout Modifications to Break Past a Plateau, What We Think About Fasted Workouts,  and Our Top Community Builders for Achieve Fitness!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We missed you all! It's been a whole week since we've last connected! :( 

Lot of fun questions in this one! We first started with how to modify someone's workouts program in order to break past a plateau. A couple episodes ago, we discussed things from a more general and nutrition standpoint and this time we dug a little bit deeper into the exercise side of things (2:27).

The, we talked about what we thought about fasted workouts, and how science is important, but your personal preference should be prioritized! (9:16).

Lastly, we discuss some of the strategies and mindset we use in order to cultivate the community and culture that we have at Achieve (13:41). This one was a really fun one to talk about and answer as our enthuasiasm may suggest!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We missed you all! It's been a whole week since we've last connected! :( 

Lot of fun questions in this one! We first started with how to modify someone's workouts program in order to break past a plateau. A couple episodes ago, we discussed things from a more general and nutrition standpoint and this time we dug a little bit deeper into the exercise side of things (2:27).

The, we talked about what we thought about fasted workouts, and how science is important, but your personal preference should be prioritized! (9:16).

Lastly, we discuss some of the strategies and mindset we use in order to cultivate the community and culture that we have at Achieve (13:41). This one was a really fun one to talk about and answer as our enthuasiasm may suggest!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 76: Workout Modifications to Break Past a Plateau, What We Think About Fasted Workouts,  and Our Top Community Builders for Achieve Fitness!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We missed you all! It's been a whole week since we've last connected! :( 

Lot of fun questions in this one! We first started with how to modify someone's workouts program in order to break past a plateau. A couple episodes ago, we discussed things from a more general and nutrition standpoint and this time we dug a little bit deeper into the exercise side of things (2:27).

The, we talked about what we thought about fasted workouts, and how science is important, but your personal preference should be prioritized! (9:16).

Lastly, we discuss some of the strategies and mindset we use in order to cultivate the community and culture that we have at Achieve (13:41). This one was a really fun one to talk about and answer as our enthuasiasm may suggest!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We missed you all! It's been a whole week since we've last connected! :( 

Lot of fun questions in this one! We first started with how to modify someone's workouts program in order to break past a plateau. A couple episodes ago, we discussed things from a more general and nutrition standpoint and this time we dug a little bit deeper into the exercise side of things (2:27).

The, we talked about what we thought about fasted workouts, and how science is important, but your personal preference should be prioritized! (9:16).

Lastly, we discuss some of the strategies and mindset we use in order to cultivate the community and culture that we have at Achieve (13:41). This one was a really fun one to talk about and answer as our enthuasiasm may suggest!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:42</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 75: The ULTIMATE Guide to Losing Weight!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This might be our longest episode to date, and rightfully so because it covers everyone's favorite topic: weight loss. We dive really deep into mindset, nutrition, and training principles we adhere to when working with our members. The big question we always return to is: "Do you truly want to lose weight, or is it something that you think you should be trying to do?"

We're happy with how this one came out and we think a lot of you will get a lot of value out of this one. Please shoot us a DM on Instagram if it helped at all and specifically what part resonated with you.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This might be our longest episode to date, and rightfully so because it covers everyone's favorite topic: weight loss. We dive really deep into mindset, nutrition, and training principles we adhere to when working with our members. The big question we always return to is: "Do you truly want to lose weight, or is it something that you think you should be trying to do?"

We're happy with how this one came out and we think a lot of you will get a lot of value out of this one. Please shoot us a DM on Instagram if it helped at all and specifically what part resonated with you.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 75: The ULTIMATE Guide to Losing Weight!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This might be our longest episode to date, and rightfully so because it covers everyone's favorite topic: weight loss. We dive really deep into mindset, nutrition, and training principles we adhere to when working with our members. The big question we always return to is: "Do you truly want to lose weight, or is it something that you think you should be trying to do?"

We're happy with how this one came out and we think a lot of you will get a lot of value out of this one. Please shoot us a DM on Instagram if it helped at all and specifically what part resonated with you.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This might be our longest episode to date, and rightfully so because it covers everyone's favorite topic: weight loss. We dive really deep into mindset, nutrition, and training principles we adhere to when working with our members. The big question we always return to is: "Do you truly want to lose weight, or is it something that you think you should be trying to do?"

We're happy with how this one came out and we think a lot of you will get a lot of value out of this one. Please shoot us a DM on Instagram if it helped at all and specifically what part resonated with you.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:42:45</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 74: Should You Eat Every 2-4 Hours, Is It Okay to Bench Press on the Smith Machine, How Many Exercises You Should Include in Your Workout, and Is Nutrition the Biggest Factor for Health and Fitness Success!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 21:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and we are back with another podcast!

In question one, we discuss the concept of eating every 2-4 hours and whether or not it is superior for "stoking your metabolism" (2:34).

Next, we talked about a specific person who happens to have better results dealing with shoulder impingement when benching on the Smith machine rather than using a barbell. We go over whether or not we think she should stick with the Smith machine, and some other considerations (8:02).

After that, we talk about a scenario when a well-meaning fitness coach told one of our listeners that they needed to perform DOUBLE the amount of exercises they were currently performing in order to achieve good results. We talk about why that sort of advice is flawed and then go over our recommendations (10:53).

Lastly, we go over whether or not nutrition is the most important factor to your health and fitness success (17:19)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and we are back with another podcast!

In question one, we discuss the concept of eating every 2-4 hours and whether or not it is superior for "stoking your metabolism" (2:34).

Next, we talked about a specific person who happens to have better results dealing with shoulder impingement when benching on the Smith machine rather than using a barbell. We go over whether or not we think she should stick with the Smith machine, and some other considerations (8:02).

After that, we talk about a scenario when a well-meaning fitness coach told one of our listeners that they needed to perform DOUBLE the amount of exercises they were currently performing in order to achieve good results. We talk about why that sort of advice is flawed and then go over our recommendations (10:53).

Lastly, we go over whether or not nutrition is the most important factor to your health and fitness success (17:19)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 74: Should You Eat Every 2-4 Hours, Is It Okay to Bench Press on the Smith Machine, How Many Exercises You Should Include in Your Workout, and Is Nutrition the Biggest Factor for Health and Fitness Success!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and we are back with another podcast!

In question one, we discuss the concept of eating every 2-4 hours and whether or not it is superior for "stoking your metabolism" (2:34).

Next, we talked about a specific person who happens to have better results dealing with shoulder impingement when benching on the Smith machine rather than using a barbell. We go over whether or not we think she should stick with the Smith machine, and some other considerations (8:02).

After that, we talk about a scenario when a well-meaning fitness coach told one of our listeners that they needed to perform DOUBLE the amount of exercises they were currently performing in order to achieve good results. We talk about why that sort of advice is flawed and then go over our recommendations (10:53).

Lastly, we go over whether or not nutrition is the most important factor to your health and fitness success (17:19)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and we are back with another podcast!

In question one, we discuss the concept of eating every 2-4 hours and whether or not it is superior for "stoking your metabolism" (2:34).

Next, we talked about a specific person who happens to have better results dealing with shoulder impingement when benching on the Smith machine rather than using a barbell. We go over whether or not we think she should stick with the Smith machine, and some other considerations (8:02).

After that, we talk about a scenario when a well-meaning fitness coach told one of our listeners that they needed to perform DOUBLE the amount of exercises they were currently performing in order to achieve good results. We talk about why that sort of advice is flawed and then go over our recommendations (10:53).

Lastly, we go over whether or not nutrition is the most important factor to your health and fitness success (17:19)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:15</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 73: Should You Foam Roll Your IT Band, Neck/Shoulder Pain from Pull Ups, the Most Efficient Warm Ups, and Tips for a Grad Wanting to Open Up Their Own Gym!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Really, really solid episode today for you all - even though we felt jet lagged because of a fire alarm that woke us up in the middle of the night! There is a little static for some reason at the end of question one, but it seemed to work itself pretty quickly.

We first discussed all of the contradictory advice and information concerning foam rolling, and rolling your IT band (2:33).

We then covered what to do if you're experience shoulder and neck pain from pull ups. We described why this might be happening as well as some strategies to counteract it (8:42)!

Then we talked about how to approach warming up quickly when you're short on time (13:15).

Lastly, we gave some advice to a recent grad with an Exercise Science degree on whether or not they should think to open up a gym (17:39).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Really, really solid episode today for you all - even though we felt jet lagged because of a fire alarm that woke us up in the middle of the night! There is a little static for some reason at the end of question one, but it seemed to work itself pretty quickly.

We first discussed all of the contradictory advice and information concerning foam rolling, and rolling your IT band (2:33).

We then covered what to do if you're experience shoulder and neck pain from pull ups. We described why this might be happening as well as some strategies to counteract it (8:42)!

Then we talked about how to approach warming up quickly when you're short on time (13:15).

Lastly, we gave some advice to a recent grad with an Exercise Science degree on whether or not they should think to open up a gym (17:39).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 73: Should You Foam Roll Your IT Band, Neck/Shoulder Pain from Pull Ups, the Most Efficient Warm Ups, and Tips for a Grad Wanting to Open Up Their Own Gym!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Really, really solid episode today for you all - even though we felt jet lagged because of a fire alarm that woke us up in the middle of the night! There is a little static for some reason at the end of question one, but it seemed to work itself pretty quickly.

We first discussed all of the contradictory advice and information concerning foam rolling, and rolling your IT band (2:33).

We then covered what to do if you're experience shoulder and neck pain from pull ups. We described why this might be happening as well as some strategies to counteract it (8:42)!

Then we talked about how to approach warming up quickly when you're short on time (13:15).

Lastly, we gave some advice to a recent grad with an Exercise Science degree on whether or not they should think to open up a gym (17:39).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Really, really solid episode today for you all - even though we felt jet lagged because of a fire alarm that woke us up in the middle of the night! There is a little static for some reason at the end of question one, but it seemed to work itself pretty quickly.

We first discussed all of the contradictory advice and information concerning foam rolling, and rolling your IT band (2:33).

We then covered what to do if you're experience shoulder and neck pain from pull ups. We described why this might be happening as well as some strategies to counteract it (8:42)!

Then we talked about how to approach warming up quickly when you're short on time (13:15).

Lastly, we gave some advice to a recent grad with an Exercise Science degree on whether or not they should think to open up a gym (17:39).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:47</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 72: How to Deal With Slow Progress in the Gym, How to Breathe During Different Exercises and Rep Ranges, , and If You Need a Business Degree to Open Up a Physical Therapy Clinic!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:20:35 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we discuss how to deal with "slow" progress in the gym and how we approach it with our members (3:18).

Next, we talked about how to approach breathing during low rep exercises, high rep exercises, and cardio based exercises (10:28).

Lastly, we cover if we think it's necessary to have a business degree to open up at physical therapy clinic (14:38).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we discuss how to deal with "slow" progress in the gym and how we approach it with our members (3:18).

Next, we talked about how to approach breathing during low rep exercises, high rep exercises, and cardio based exercises (10:28).

Lastly, we cover if we think it's necessary to have a business degree to open up at physical therapy clinic (14:38).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we discuss how to deal with "slow" progress in the gym and how we approach it with our members (3:18).

Next, we talked about how to approach breathing during low rep exercises, high rep exercises, and cardio based exercises (10:28).

Lastly, we cover if we think it's necessary to have a business degree to open up at physical therapy clinic (14:38).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we discuss how to deal with "slow" progress in the gym and how we approach it with our members (3:18).

Next, we talked about how to approach breathing during low rep exercises, high rep exercises, and cardio based exercises (10:28).

Lastly, we cover if we think it's necessary to have a business degree to open up at physical therapy clinic (14:38).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:18</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 71: Decreasing Hamstring Pain and Increasing Glute Activity During RDLs, Which Muscles You Should Feel During Squats, and How to Address a Weight Loss and Strength Plateau!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 18:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-71-decreasing-hamstring-pain-and-increasing-glute-activity-during-rdls-which-muscles-you-should-feel-during-squats-and-how-to-address-a-weight-loss-and-strength-plateau-3682eb7d9cdc40</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a GREAT episode for you all today - we received some really great questions that are slightly different, which allowed us to go really deep in our answers.

First off, we discussed how to decrease hamstring activity (to the point of pain) and increase glute activity during RDLs and Single Leg RDLs (2:35).

We then covered what muscles "should" be working during a squat and if it's okay to not feel your quads as much during them (7:09).

We also talked about how your back position should be while descending during a squat. Should you arch? Should you keep your back flat? What gives - why is there so much conflicting information?? (12:01)

Finally, we went over what to do when experiencing both a weight loss AND strength plateau (17:30).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a GREAT episode for you all today - we received some really great questions that are slightly different, which allowed us to go really deep in our answers.

First off, we discussed how to decrease hamstring activity (to the point of pain) and increase glute activity during RDLs and Single Leg RDLs (2:35).

We then covered what muscles "should" be working during a squat and if it's okay to not feel your quads as much during them (7:09).

We also talked about how your back position should be while descending during a squat. Should you arch? Should you keep your back flat? What gives - why is there so much conflicting information?? (12:01)

Finally, we went over what to do when experiencing both a weight loss AND strength plateau (17:30).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a GREAT episode for you all today - we received some really great questions that are slightly different, which allowed us to go really deep in our answers.

First off, we discussed how to decrease hamstring activity (to the point of pain) and increase glute activity during RDLs and Single Leg RDLs (2:35).

We then covered what muscles "should" be working during a squat and if it's okay to not feel your quads as much during them (7:09).

We also talked about how your back position should be while descending during a squat. Should you arch? Should you keep your back flat? What gives - why is there so much conflicting information?? (12:01)

Finally, we went over what to do when experiencing both a weight loss AND strength plateau (17:30).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a GREAT episode for you all today - we received some really great questions that are slightly different, which allowed us to go really deep in our answers.

First off, we discussed how to decrease hamstring activity (to the point of pain) and increase glute activity during RDLs and Single Leg RDLs (2:35).

We then covered what muscles "should" be working during a squat and if it's okay to not feel your quads as much during them (7:09).

We also talked about how your back position should be while descending during a squat. Should you arch? Should you keep your back flat? What gives - why is there so much conflicting information?? (12:01)

Finally, we went over what to do when experiencing both a weight loss AND strength plateau (17:30).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 70: How We Opened Up Achieve, Wrist Straps and Weight Belts, and How to Keep Your Elbows Straight During Overhead Exercises!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 22:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-70-how-we-opened-up-achieve-wrist-straps-and-weight-belts-and-how-to-keep-your-elbows-straight-during-overhead-exercises-368177a5378388</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This one was fun one, because we talked a little bit about our origin story - where we got our start as fitness coaches and how we transitioned to being gym owners and opening up Achieve. We expand on our mission and how it has evolved up until this point (2:48).

We also cover our thoughts on whether or not wrist wraps and weight belts are good to use, and whether there's a time and a place for them (18:09).

Lastly, we talk about how to keep your elbows locked out during overhead movements like Turkish Get Ups, overhead presses, and windmills, and how it might not be a true issue at your elbow (23:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This one was fun one, because we talked a little bit about our origin story - where we got our start as fitness coaches and how we transitioned to being gym owners and opening up Achieve. We expand on our mission and how it has evolved up until this point (2:48).

We also cover our thoughts on whether or not wrist wraps and weight belts are good to use, and whether there's a time and a place for them (18:09).

Lastly, we talk about how to keep your elbows locked out during overhead movements like Turkish Get Ups, overhead presses, and windmills, and how it might not be a true issue at your elbow (23:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 70: How We Opened Up Achieve, Wrist Straps and Weight Belts, and How to Keep Your Elbows Straight During Overhead Exercises!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This one was fun one, because we talked a little bit about our origin story - where we got our start as fitness coaches and how we transitioned to being gym owners and opening up Achieve. We expand on our mission and how it has evolved up until this point (2:48).

We also cover our thoughts on whether or not wrist wraps and weight belts are good to use, and whether there's a time and a place for them (18:09).

Lastly, we talk about how to keep your elbows locked out during overhead movements like Turkish Get Ups, overhead presses, and windmills, and how it might not be a true issue at your elbow (23:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This one was fun one, because we talked a little bit about our origin story - where we got our start as fitness coaches and how we transitioned to being gym owners and opening up Achieve. We expand on our mission and how it has evolved up until this point (2:48).

We also cover our thoughts on whether or not wrist wraps and weight belts are good to use, and whether there's a time and a place for them (18:09).

Lastly, we talk about how to keep your elbows locked out during overhead movements like Turkish Get Ups, overhead presses, and windmills, and how it might not be a true issue at your elbow (23:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 69: Are Isolation Exercises Worth It, What To Do If Your Shoulders Are Popping, And How to Address Plateauing Weight Loss!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:33:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-69-are-isolation-exercises-worth-it-what-to-do-if-your-shoulders-are-popping-and-how-to-address-plateauing-weight-loss-367d7174e0e698</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today!

In this episode, we talk about whether or not isolation based exercises like tricep extensions have any merit in a stregnth training program (2:33).

We also cover what to do if your shoulders experience that "rice crispies" style popping when raising your arms overhead (10:09).

Lastly, we talk about what to do as a personal trainer/fitness coach if your client is working really hard and making strength gains, but their weight hasn't changed much or has run into a plateau (14:34). We go into quite a bit of detail on how we would approach a situation like that, and both trainers and trainees alike might get value out of our answer!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today!

In this episode, we talk about whether or not isolation based exercises like tricep extensions have any merit in a stregnth training program (2:33).

We also cover what to do if your shoulders experience that "rice crispies" style popping when raising your arms overhead (10:09).

Lastly, we talk about what to do as a personal trainer/fitness coach if your client is working really hard and making strength gains, but their weight hasn't changed much or has run into a plateau (14:34). We go into quite a bit of detail on how we would approach a situation like that, and both trainers and trainees alike might get value out of our answer!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 69: Are Isolation Exercises Worth It, What To Do If Your Shoulders Are Popping, And How to Address Plateauing Weight Loss!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today!

In this episode, we talk about whether or not isolation based exercises like tricep extensions have any merit in a stregnth training program (2:33).

We also cover what to do if your shoulders experience that "rice crispies" style popping when raising your arms overhead (10:09).

Lastly, we talk about what to do as a personal trainer/fitness coach if your client is working really hard and making strength gains, but their weight hasn't changed much or has run into a plateau (14:34). We go into quite a bit of detail on how we would approach a situation like that, and both trainers and trainees alike might get value out of our answer!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today!

In this episode, we talk about whether or not isolation based exercises like tricep extensions have any merit in a stregnth training program (2:33).

We also cover what to do if your shoulders experience that "rice crispies" style popping when raising your arms overhead (10:09).

Lastly, we talk about what to do as a personal trainer/fitness coach if your client is working really hard and making strength gains, but their weight hasn't changed much or has run into a plateau (14:34). We go into quite a bit of detail on how we would approach a situation like that, and both trainers and trainees alike might get value out of our answer!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:28</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[AskAchieve 68: Rapid Fire Q+A! How We Started Lifting Weights, How to Increase Your Squat, Squats During Pregnancy, 5 Steps to Losing Weight, and More!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 22:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another rapid fire q+a segment - this one wasn't quite so "rapid fire" as the last one, but we got through 6 or so questions in about 25 minutes. 

This episode runs the gamut from increasing your squat numbers to getting more confidend with your deadlifts all the way to our 5 step process for losing weight as well as what keeps us motivated!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another rapid fire q+a segment - this one wasn't quite so "rapid fire" as the last one, but we got through 6 or so questions in about 25 minutes. 

This episode runs the gamut from increasing your squat numbers to getting more confidend with your deadlifts all the way to our 5 step process for losing weight as well as what keeps us motivated!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another rapid fire q+a segment - this one wasn't quite so "rapid fire" as the last one, but we got through 6 or so questions in about 25 minutes. 

This episode runs the gamut from increasing your squat numbers to getting more confidend with your deadlifts all the way to our 5 step process for losing weight as well as what keeps us motivated!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another rapid fire q+a segment - this one wasn't quite so "rapid fire" as the last one, but we got through 6 or so questions in about 25 minutes. 

This episode runs the gamut from increasing your squat numbers to getting more confidend with your deadlifts all the way to our 5 step process for losing weight as well as what keeps us motivated!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:14</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 67: Relaxing Your Neck During Core Exercises, Diastasis Recti and Core Training During Pregnancy, and What to do When You Feel Like Your Progress Has Stalled!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 20:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-67-relaxing-your-neck-during-core-exercises-diastasis-recti-and-core-training-during-pregnancy-and-what-to-do-when-you-feel-like-your-progress-has-stalled-3677fd036796ea</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Slightly longer episode for you all today to make up for the shorter one on Monday. This one dives deep into a wide spectrum of questions - definitely check it out!

In our introduction, we discuss how coaches should put themselves out there and podcast if they've been thinking about it! Don't wait for the perfect moment, or wait to get the right equipment, or watch more YouTube videos on the subject - the best way to learn is to DO!

After that, we talk about how to optimally approach your core training so that you don't tax your neck muscles (6:13).

We then covered what Distasis Recti is, and how to train your core throughout and after your pregnancy (13:28).

Lastly, we dive into a particular struggle someone had with a bit of a plateau type of situation with their weight loss. We discuss some strategies that have worked well with our members, and dive a little bit deeper into the psychology of attemping to gain lean muscle rather than purely trying to lose weight.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Slightly longer episode for you all today to make up for the shorter one on Monday. This one dives deep into a wide spectrum of questions - definitely check it out!

In our introduction, we discuss how coaches should put themselves out there and podcast if they've been thinking about it! Don't wait for the perfect moment, or wait to get the right equipment, or watch more YouTube videos on the subject - the best way to learn is to DO!

After that, we talk about how to optimally approach your core training so that you don't tax your neck muscles (6:13).

We then covered what Distasis Recti is, and how to train your core throughout and after your pregnancy (13:28).

Lastly, we dive into a particular struggle someone had with a bit of a plateau type of situation with their weight loss. We discuss some strategies that have worked well with our members, and dive a little bit deeper into the psychology of attemping to gain lean muscle rather than purely trying to lose weight.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Slightly longer episode for you all today to make up for the shorter one on Monday. This one dives deep into a wide spectrum of questions - definitely check it out!

In our introduction, we discuss how coaches should put themselves out there and podcast if they've been thinking about it! Don't wait for the perfect moment, or wait to get the right equipment, or watch more YouTube videos on the subject - the best way to learn is to DO!

After that, we talk about how to optimally approach your core training so that you don't tax your neck muscles (6:13).

We then covered what Distasis Recti is, and how to train your core throughout and after your pregnancy (13:28).

Lastly, we dive into a particular struggle someone had with a bit of a plateau type of situation with their weight loss. We discuss some strategies that have worked well with our members, and dive a little bit deeper into the psychology of attemping to gain lean muscle rather than purely trying to lose weight.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Slightly longer episode for you all today to make up for the shorter one on Monday. This one dives deep into a wide spectrum of questions - definitely check it out!

In our introduction, we discuss how coaches should put themselves out there and podcast if they've been thinking about it! Don't wait for the perfect moment, or wait to get the right equipment, or watch more YouTube videos on the subject - the best way to learn is to DO!

After that, we talk about how to optimally approach your core training so that you don't tax your neck muscles (6:13).

We then covered what Distasis Recti is, and how to train your core throughout and after your pregnancy (13:28).

Lastly, we dive into a particular struggle someone had with a bit of a plateau type of situation with their weight loss. We discuss some strategies that have worked well with our members, and dive a little bit deeper into the psychology of attemping to gain lean muscle rather than purely trying to lose weight.

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:30:49</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 66: Why Context is Everything when Offering Advice, How to Improve Single Leg Deadlifts, Pros/Cons of Arching Your Back During Bench Presses!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 19:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-66-why-context-is-everything-when-offering-advice-how-to-improve-single-leg-deadlifts-proscons-of-arching-your-back-during-bench-presses-36765dbc94d01a</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with a short and sweet episode covering a wide spectrum of topics!

We first discussed one of our answers to a DM we got on how to optimally set up a workout routine. Anytime we get a question through DM, we typically ask 5-6 more clarifying questions to make sure that we understand the context of the situation before dispensing advice. We think this is an approach that all coaches should take and for people to be wary of those who don't utilize this approach as there's usually a hidden agenda attached to it (2:36).

We then covered a question concerning single leg deadlifts and how not to feel too wobbly/off-balance while performing them by going through the proper progressions (7:50).

Lastly, we talk about why we generally recommend arching during a bench press as well as the pros/cons of this style of benching (12:37).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with a short and sweet episode covering a wide spectrum of topics!

We first discussed one of our answers to a DM we got on how to optimally set up a workout routine. Anytime we get a question through DM, we typically ask 5-6 more clarifying questions to make sure that we understand the context of the situation before dispensing advice. We think this is an approach that all coaches should take and for people to be wary of those who don't utilize this approach as there's usually a hidden agenda attached to it (2:36).

We then covered a question concerning single leg deadlifts and how not to feel too wobbly/off-balance while performing them by going through the proper progressions (7:50).

Lastly, we talk about why we generally recommend arching during a bench press as well as the pros/cons of this style of benching (12:37).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 66: Why Context is Everything when Offering Advice, How to Improve Single Leg Deadlifts, Pros/Cons of Arching Your Back During Bench Presses!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with a short and sweet episode covering a wide spectrum of topics!

We first discussed one of our answers to a DM we got on how to optimally set up a workout routine. Anytime we get a question through DM, we typically ask 5-6 more clarifying questions to make sure that we understand the context of the situation before dispensing advice. We think this is an approach that all coaches should take and for people to be wary of those who don't utilize this approach as there's usually a hidden agenda attached to it (2:36).

We then covered a question concerning single leg deadlifts and how not to feel too wobbly/off-balance while performing them by going through the proper progressions (7:50).

Lastly, we talk about why we generally recommend arching during a bench press as well as the pros/cons of this style of benching (12:37).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with a short and sweet episode covering a wide spectrum of topics!

We first discussed one of our answers to a DM we got on how to optimally set up a workout routine. Anytime we get a question through DM, we typically ask 5-6 more clarifying questions to make sure that we understand the context of the situation before dispensing advice. We think this is an approach that all coaches should take and for people to be wary of those who don't utilize this approach as there's usually a hidden agenda attached to it (2:36).

We then covered a question concerning single leg deadlifts and how not to feel too wobbly/off-balance while performing them by going through the proper progressions (7:50).

Lastly, we talk about why we generally recommend arching during a bench press as well as the pros/cons of this style of benching (12:37).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 65: How we Practice Positivity, Tips for Front Squats, "Quick" Weight Loss Strategies, and Muscles That Are "Non-Responders"!]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back on track with a Monday/Wednesday episode week!

In the first question, we dive into how try to stay positive most of the time. It's certainly not easy, but something we've been actively conscious of trying to be for a while now (1:37).

Next, we cover a question on how to perform front squats if you don't have the mobility to perform them (5:57). The video we reference is here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olJCZoaV4k&amp;t=0s
](http://)

We then go over how someone should approach "quick" weight loss. We obviously prefer a longer term approach, but we recognize there are times where maybe you want to take it up a notch for a couple weeks (weddings, reunions, competitions, etc.). If you have a very specific reason, then dialing things in for a short period of times is totally fine! (10:29).

Lastly, we talk about muscles (the lats specifically, but also glutes/abs/pecs/etc.) that seem to have a tough time being activated or strengthened (17:21).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back on track with a Monday/Wednesday episode week!

In the first question, we dive into how try to stay positive most of the time. It's certainly not easy, but something we've been actively conscious of trying to be for a while now (1:37).

Next, we cover a question on how to perform front squats if you don't have the mobility to perform them (5:57). The video we reference is here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olJCZoaV4k&t=0s
](http://)

We then go over how someone should approach "quick" weight loss. We obviously prefer a longer term approach, but we recognize there are times where maybe you want to take it up a notch for a couple weeks (weddings, reunions, competitions, etc.). If you have a very specific reason, then dialing things in for a short period of times is totally fine! (10:29).

Lastly, we talk about muscles (the lats specifically, but also glutes/abs/pecs/etc.) that seem to have a tough time being activated or strengthened (17:21).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 65: How we Practice Positivity, Tips for Front Squats, "Quick" Weight Loss Strategies, and Muscles That Are "Non-Responders"!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back on track with a Monday/Wednesday episode week!

In the first question, we dive into how try to stay positive most of the time. It's certainly not easy, but something we've been actively conscious of trying to be for a while now (1:37).

Next, we cover a question on how to perform front squats if you don't have the mobility to perform them (5:57). The video we reference is here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olJCZoaV4k&amp;t=0s
](http://)

We then go over how someone should approach "quick" weight loss. We obviously prefer a longer term approach, but we recognize there are times where maybe you want to take it up a notch for a couple weeks (weddings, reunions, competitions, etc.). If you have a very specific reason, then dialing things in for a short period of times is totally fine! (10:29).

Lastly, we talk about muscles (the lats specifically, but also glutes/abs/pecs/etc.) that seem to have a tough time being activated or strengthened (17:21).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back on track with a Monday/Wednesday episode week!

In the first question, we dive into how try to stay positive most of the time. It's certainly not easy, but something we've been actively conscious of trying to be for a while now (1:37).

Next, we cover a question on how to perform front squats if you don't have the mobility to perform them (5:57). The video we reference is here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olJCZoaV4k&t=0s
](http://)

We then go over how someone should approach "quick" weight loss. We obviously prefer a longer term approach, but we recognize there are times where maybe you want to take it up a notch for a couple weeks (weddings, reunions, competitions, etc.). If you have a very specific reason, then dialing things in for a short period of times is totally fine! (10:29).

Lastly, we talk about muscles (the lats specifically, but also glutes/abs/pecs/etc.) that seem to have a tough time being activated or strengthened (17:21).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 64: New Rapid Fire Q+A Format! Our Backgrounds, Deadlifts, Weight Belts, Internet Marketing, "Diets", Advice to Aspiring Coaches, and More!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Sorry for the delay in podcasts - we had a crazy couple weeks and we are now back on track! This format is a little different today - instead of taking a deep dive into 3-4 questions, we decided to answer 10-15 questions in a more "rapid fire" way. This was inspired by Instagram and a new Q+A update they had for IG Stories.

We cover everything from our personal fitness backgrounds, Lauren's due date, advice on deadlifts, our thoughts on internet marketing, our standpoint on "diets" and nutrition plans, our advice for aspiring coaches, and a whole lot more!

Please shoot us a DM on Instagram and let us know  if you like this format, or if you prefer the more detailed answers! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Sorry for the delay in podcasts - we had a crazy couple weeks and we are now back on track! This format is a little different today - instead of taking a deep dive into 3-4 questions, we decided to answer 10-15 questions in a more "rapid fire" way. This was inspired by Instagram and a new Q+A update they had for IG Stories.

We cover everything from our personal fitness backgrounds, Lauren's due date, advice on deadlifts, our thoughts on internet marketing, our standpoint on "diets" and nutrition plans, our advice for aspiring coaches, and a whole lot more!

Please shoot us a DM on Instagram and let us know  if you like this format, or if you prefer the more detailed answers! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 64: New Rapid Fire Q+A Format! Our Backgrounds, Deadlifts, Weight Belts, Internet Marketing, "Diets", Advice to Aspiring Coaches, and More!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Sorry for the delay in podcasts - we had a crazy couple weeks and we are now back on track! This format is a little different today - instead of taking a deep dive into 3-4 questions, we decided to answer 10-15 questions in a more "rapid fire" way. This was inspired by Instagram and a new Q+A update they had for IG Stories.

We cover everything from our personal fitness backgrounds, Lauren's due date, advice on deadlifts, our thoughts on internet marketing, our standpoint on "diets" and nutrition plans, our advice for aspiring coaches, and a whole lot more!

Please shoot us a DM on Instagram and let us know  if you like this format, or if you prefer the more detailed answers! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

Sorry for the delay in podcasts - we had a crazy couple weeks and we are now back on track! This format is a little different today - instead of taking a deep dive into 3-4 questions, we decided to answer 10-15 questions in a more "rapid fire" way. This was inspired by Instagram and a new Q+A update they had for IG Stories.

We cover everything from our personal fitness backgrounds, Lauren's due date, advice on deadlifts, our thoughts on internet marketing, our standpoint on "diets" and nutrition plans, our advice for aspiring coaches, and a whole lot more!

Please shoot us a DM on Instagram and let us know  if you like this format, or if you prefer the more detailed answers! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:30:40</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 63: The Pressure to Get Your Body Back After Pregnancy, How to Balance Running and Strength Training, and Which Type of Squats to Perform if You Have Knee/Back Pain!]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-63-the-pressure-to-get-your-body-back-after-pregnancy-how-to-balance-running-and-strength-training-and-which-type-of-squats-to-perform-if-you-have-kneeback-pain-3667994e54c482</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about an Instagram post she wrote last week about how there's so much pressure on moms to get their "bodies back", and how it can be extremely detrimental and damaging to women. She challenges other coaches and trainers to be careful of the language that they use and to reflect whether or not they're spreading these messages. The post resonated quite a bit with a lot of other moms and professionals and our members that we thought it was worth discussing in detail on the podcast!

Next, we talk about how to balance a running program and a strength training program, and how priorities can shift seasonally (8:56).

Lastly, we discuss someone who happens to have both knee and back pain and how she can choose what variations of squats to be doing based on that pain (16:17).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about an Instagram post she wrote last week about how there's so much pressure on moms to get their "bodies back", and how it can be extremely detrimental and damaging to women. She challenges other coaches and trainers to be careful of the language that they use and to reflect whether or not they're spreading these messages. The post resonated quite a bit with a lot of other moms and professionals and our members that we thought it was worth discussing in detail on the podcast!

Next, we talk about how to balance a running program and a strength training program, and how priorities can shift seasonally (8:56).

Lastly, we discuss someone who happens to have both knee and back pain and how she can choose what variations of squats to be doing based on that pain (16:17).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about an Instagram post she wrote last week about how there's so much pressure on moms to get their "bodies back", and how it can be extremely detrimental and damaging to women. She challenges other coaches and trainers to be careful of the language that they use and to reflect whether or not they're spreading these messages. The post resonated quite a bit with a lot of other moms and professionals and our members that we thought it was worth discussing in detail on the podcast!

Next, we talk about how to balance a running program and a strength training program, and how priorities can shift seasonally (8:56).

Lastly, we discuss someone who happens to have both knee and back pain and how she can choose what variations of squats to be doing based on that pain (16:17).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about an Instagram post she wrote last week about how there's so much pressure on moms to get their "bodies back", and how it can be extremely detrimental and damaging to women. She challenges other coaches and trainers to be careful of the language that they use and to reflect whether or not they're spreading these messages. The post resonated quite a bit with a lot of other moms and professionals and our members that we thought it was worth discussing in detail on the podcast!

Next, we talk about how to balance a running program and a strength training program, and how priorities can shift seasonally (8:56).

Lastly, we discuss someone who happens to have both knee and back pain and how she can choose what variations of squats to be doing based on that pain (16:17).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:33</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 62: Difficulty Recovering from CrossFit Workouts, Which Supplements We Use and Recommend, and How to Train Around a Herniated Disc!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 20:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-62-difficulty-recovering-from-crossfit-workouts-which-supplements-we-use-and-recommend-and-how-to-train-around-a-herniated-disc-3665e4f797ffba</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

We've got some great questions this week! We first delve into a question from a CrossFitter who is having difficulty recovering from her workouts. We talk about some of the Pros and Cons of CrossFit as well as how she might modify/adjust her program and regimen in order to increase the number of times she works out a week (1:56).

Next, we talk about what supplements we personally use and recommend to others, as well as our thoughts on them as a whole (10:21).

Finally, we cover a question from someone who wants to workout with his girlfriend, but doesn't want to aggravate her herniated disc. We reference a Youtube video we made (our handle is AchieveFitnessBoston) that you should definitely check out called "How to Train Your Core Like a Pro", which you should definitely check out for more of a visual representation (15:43).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

We've got some great questions this week! We first delve into a question from a CrossFitter who is having difficulty recovering from her workouts. We talk about some of the Pros and Cons of CrossFit as well as how she might modify/adjust her program and regimen in order to increase the number of times she works out a week (1:56).

Next, we talk about what supplements we personally use and recommend to others, as well as our thoughts on them as a whole (10:21).

Finally, we cover a question from someone who wants to workout with his girlfriend, but doesn't want to aggravate her herniated disc. We reference a Youtube video we made (our handle is AchieveFitnessBoston) that you should definitely check out called "How to Train Your Core Like a Pro", which you should definitely check out for more of a visual representation (15:43).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 62: Difficulty Recovering from CrossFit Workouts, Which Supplements We Use and Recommend, and How to Train Around a Herniated Disc!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

We've got some great questions this week! We first delve into a question from a CrossFitter who is having difficulty recovering from her workouts. We talk about some of the Pros and Cons of CrossFit as well as how she might modify/adjust her program and regimen in order to increase the number of times she works out a week (1:56).

Next, we talk about what supplements we personally use and recommend to others, as well as our thoughts on them as a whole (10:21).

Finally, we cover a question from someone who wants to workout with his girlfriend, but doesn't want to aggravate her herniated disc. We reference a Youtube video we made (our handle is AchieveFitnessBoston) that you should definitely check out called "How to Train Your Core Like a Pro", which you should definitely check out for more of a visual representation (15:43).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

We've got some great questions this week! We first delve into a question from a CrossFitter who is having difficulty recovering from her workouts. We talk about some of the Pros and Cons of CrossFit as well as how she might modify/adjust her program and regimen in order to increase the number of times she works out a week (1:56).

Next, we talk about what supplements we personally use and recommend to others, as well as our thoughts on them as a whole (10:21).

Finally, we cover a question from someone who wants to workout with his girlfriend, but doesn't want to aggravate her herniated disc. We reference a Youtube video we made (our handle is AchieveFitnessBoston) that you should definitely check out called "How to Train Your Core Like a Pro", which you should definitely check out for more of a visual representation (15:43).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:20:49</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 61:  Forward Weight Shift While Squatting, Barbell vs Dumbbell Deadlifting, How to Help a Client Who Can't Hip Hinge, and "Mom Bods"!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 22:04:35 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-61-forward-weight-shift-while-squatting-barbell-vs-dumbbell-deadlifting-how-to-help-a-client-who-cant-hip-hinge-and-mom-bods-366073b0f45760</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! In the introduction, we talked a bit about the Perform Better Summit - if you're a personal trainer/physical therapist, you can find out more information here:
https://www.performbetter.com/3-day-functional-training-summit.

In the first quesiton, we discussed how to address a forward weight shift while squatting and how to sit back more (6:56).

Next, we talk about the difference between dumbbell and barbell lifting, why barbells seem to be more popular, and if dumbbells are unsafe (9:48).

Then, we cover how to train your lower body effectively if hinging is difficult because of severe hip/hamstring mobility issues. (13:37).

Lastly, we went over a situation that happened in one the comments section of one of our Instagram posts - someone asked Lauren if she was pregnant or had a "mom bod"! (19:01)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! In the introduction, we talked a bit about the Perform Better Summit - if you're a personal trainer/physical therapist, you can find out more information here:
https://www.performbetter.com/3-day-functional-training-summit.

In the first quesiton, we discussed how to address a forward weight shift while squatting and how to sit back more (6:56).

Next, we talk about the difference between dumbbell and barbell lifting, why barbells seem to be more popular, and if dumbbells are unsafe (9:48).

Then, we cover how to train your lower body effectively if hinging is difficult because of severe hip/hamstring mobility issues. (13:37).

Lastly, we went over a situation that happened in one the comments section of one of our Instagram posts - someone asked Lauren if she was pregnant or had a "mom bod"! (19:01)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 61:  Forward Weight Shift While Squatting, Barbell vs Dumbbell Deadlifting, How to Help a Client Who Can't Hip Hinge, and "Mom Bods"!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! In the introduction, we talked a bit about the Perform Better Summit - if you're a personal trainer/physical therapist, you can find out more information here:
https://www.performbetter.com/3-day-functional-training-summit.

In the first quesiton, we discussed how to address a forward weight shift while squatting and how to sit back more (6:56).

Next, we talk about the difference between dumbbell and barbell lifting, why barbells seem to be more popular, and if dumbbells are unsafe (9:48).

Then, we cover how to train your lower body effectively if hinging is difficult because of severe hip/hamstring mobility issues. (13:37).

Lastly, we went over a situation that happened in one the comments section of one of our Instagram posts - someone asked Lauren if she was pregnant or had a "mom bod"! (19:01)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! In the introduction, we talked a bit about the Perform Better Summit - if you're a personal trainer/physical therapist, you can find out more information here:
https://www.performbetter.com/3-day-functional-training-summit.

In the first quesiton, we discussed how to address a forward weight shift while squatting and how to sit back more (6:56).

Next, we talk about the difference between dumbbell and barbell lifting, why barbells seem to be more popular, and if dumbbells are unsafe (9:48).

Then, we cover how to train your lower body effectively if hinging is difficult because of severe hip/hamstring mobility issues. (13:37).

Lastly, we went over a situation that happened in one the comments section of one of our Instagram posts - someone asked Lauren if she was pregnant or had a "mom bod"! (19:01)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:26</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 60: Putting Together a Glute Workout, Hip Position for Back Squats, and What Kind of Footwear We Recommend!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-60-putting-together-a-glute-workout-hip-position-for-back-squats-and-what-kind-of-footwear-we-recommend-365c313dc37628</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, we answer some questions from the comments section of an Instagram post we made called "Target Your Glutes with These 6 Exercises" and our answer really applies for any of our posts that involve multiple exercises that target a specific muscle group. We went into detail on how you can put together a workout based on the exercises we chose as well as how often to switch up your routine (1:46)!

We also talked about what the ideal hip position for back squats are as well as how to optimally brace your core during them if you're experiencing some lower back discomfort (6:08).

Lastly, we discuss what type of shoes and footwear that we use personally and why (11:05)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, we answer some questions from the comments section of an Instagram post we made called "Target Your Glutes with These 6 Exercises" and our answer really applies for any of our posts that involve multiple exercises that target a specific muscle group. We went into detail on how you can put together a workout based on the exercises we chose as well as how often to switch up your routine (1:46)!

We also talked about what the ideal hip position for back squats are as well as how to optimally brace your core during them if you're experiencing some lower back discomfort (6:08).

Lastly, we discuss what type of shoes and footwear that we use personally and why (11:05)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 60: Putting Together a Glute Workout, Hip Position for Back Squats, and What Kind of Footwear We Recommend!]]>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, we answer some questions from the comments section of an Instagram post we made called "Target Your Glutes with These 6 Exercises" and our answer really applies for any of our posts that involve multiple exercises that target a specific muscle group. We went into detail on how you can put together a workout based on the exercises we chose as well as how often to switch up your routine (1:46)!

We also talked about what the ideal hip position for back squats are as well as how to optimally brace your core during them if you're experiencing some lower back discomfort (6:08).

Lastly, we discuss what type of shoes and footwear that we use personally and why (11:05)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In this episode, we answer some questions from the comments section of an Instagram post we made called "Target Your Glutes with These 6 Exercises" and our answer really applies for any of our posts that involve multiple exercises that target a specific muscle group. We went into detail on how you can put together a workout based on the exercises we chose as well as how often to switch up your routine (1:46)!

We also talked about what the ideal hip position for back squats are as well as how to optimally brace your core during them if you're experiencing some lower back discomfort (6:08).

Lastly, we discuss what type of shoes and footwear that we use personally and why (11:05)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:33</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 59: How to Know When to Increase Weights, How to Work Around Achy Joints, and How to Break Through Plateaus!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 21:51:17 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-59-how-to-know-when-to-increase-weights-how-to-work-around-achy-joints-and-how-to-break-through-plateaus-365af108f93524</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We just had Dr. Jacob Harden in town this weekend for his Prehab101 workshop - definitely go give him a follow @dr.jacob.harden!

In the first question, we delve into when and how you should increase weights during strength training. We also talk about how this apply in a HIIT class situation as well (3:18).

Next, we answer a question from someone who wanted to know what supplements (if any) she should be taking if she's experiencing achy joints for the first time. (9:17).

Lastly, we address how to go about breaking through training plateaus! We think you'll get a lot out of this one so make sure you stay tuned! (16:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We just had Dr. Jacob Harden in town this weekend for his Prehab101 workshop - definitely go give him a follow @dr.jacob.harden!

In the first question, we delve into when and how you should increase weights during strength training. We also talk about how this apply in a HIIT class situation as well (3:18).

Next, we answer a question from someone who wanted to know what supplements (if any) she should be taking if she's experiencing achy joints for the first time. (9:17).

Lastly, we address how to go about breaking through training plateaus! We think you'll get a lot out of this one so make sure you stay tuned! (16:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We just had Dr. Jacob Harden in town this weekend for his Prehab101 workshop - definitely go give him a follow @dr.jacob.harden!

In the first question, we delve into when and how you should increase weights during strength training. We also talk about how this apply in a HIIT class situation as well (3:18).

Next, we answer a question from someone who wanted to know what supplements (if any) she should be taking if she's experiencing achy joints for the first time. (9:17).

Lastly, we address how to go about breaking through training plateaus! We think you'll get a lot out of this one so make sure you stay tuned! (16:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We just had Dr. Jacob Harden in town this weekend for his Prehab101 workshop - definitely go give him a follow @dr.jacob.harden!

In the first question, we delve into when and how you should increase weights during strength training. We also talk about how this apply in a HIIT class situation as well (3:18).

Next, we answer a question from someone who wanted to know what supplements (if any) she should be taking if she's experiencing achy joints for the first time. (9:17).

Lastly, we address how to go about breaking through training plateaus! We think you'll get a lot out of this one so make sure you stay tuned! (16:05).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:03</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 58: How to Address Rib Flare, The 1-3% Improvement, How to Dominate the Sit-Rise Test!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 22:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-58-how-to-address-rib-flare-the-1-3-improvement-how-to-dominate-the-sit-rise-test-365707af924462</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Words were hard in this one y'all - I'm going to blame it on the fumes from all the painting I did today at the gym ;)

Anyways, in this episode we cover how to address rib flare/lower back arching - especially during core movements (2:21).

We also talk about a blog that someone sent us about improving 1-3% every workout and what the pros/cons are to this approach (9:55).

Lastly, we discuss how to dominate the sit-rise test, as well as how the media might have oversensationalized it a bit...(20:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Words were hard in this one y'all - I'm going to blame it on the fumes from all the painting I did today at the gym ;)

Anyways, in this episode we cover how to address rib flare/lower back arching - especially during core movements (2:21).

We also talk about a blog that someone sent us about improving 1-3% every workout and what the pros/cons are to this approach (9:55).

Lastly, we discuss how to dominate the sit-rise test, as well as how the media might have oversensationalized it a bit...(20:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Words were hard in this one y'all - I'm going to blame it on the fumes from all the painting I did today at the gym ;)

Anyways, in this episode we cover how to address rib flare/lower back arching - especially during core movements (2:21).

We also talk about a blog that someone sent us about improving 1-3% every workout and what the pros/cons are to this approach (9:55).

Lastly, we discuss how to dominate the sit-rise test, as well as how the media might have oversensationalized it a bit...(20:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Words were hard in this one y'all - I'm going to blame it on the fumes from all the painting I did today at the gym ;)

Anyways, in this episode we cover how to address rib flare/lower back arching - especially during core movements (2:21).

We also talk about a blog that someone sent us about improving 1-3% every workout and what the pros/cons are to this approach (9:55).

Lastly, we discuss how to dominate the sit-rise test, as well as how the media might have oversensationalized it a bit...(20:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:30:15</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 57: Squat Depth, Piriformis Syndrome, and What Causes Forward Head Posture!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-57-squat-depth-piriformis-syndrome-and-what-causes-forward-head-posture-36556c251bb0ca</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super informative episode for you all today! I first intro the episode by talking about something that resonated with our followers on Instagram, and it was on the topic of the difference between health and fitness.

Next, we answer a question on squat depth, as well as if "bouncing" out of a squat is a good or bad thing (7:10).

We also talk about what Piriformis Syndrome is and how to go about addressing it (12:57).

Finally, we cover our recommendations for someone who has "poor posture"and if they should be worried about all the time they spend in front of a computer and phone. We talk about posture as a whole, what "good" and "bad" postures are, and whether or not we should be worried about any of it (19:02)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super informative episode for you all today! I first intro the episode by talking about something that resonated with our followers on Instagram, and it was on the topic of the difference between health and fitness.

Next, we answer a question on squat depth, as well as if "bouncing" out of a squat is a good or bad thing (7:10).

We also talk about what Piriformis Syndrome is and how to go about addressing it (12:57).

Finally, we cover our recommendations for someone who has "poor posture"and if they should be worried about all the time they spend in front of a computer and phone. We talk about posture as a whole, what "good" and "bad" postures are, and whether or not we should be worried about any of it (19:02)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 57: Squat Depth, Piriformis Syndrome, and What Causes Forward Head Posture!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super informative episode for you all today! I first intro the episode by talking about something that resonated with our followers on Instagram, and it was on the topic of the difference between health and fitness.

Next, we answer a question on squat depth, as well as if "bouncing" out of a squat is a good or bad thing (7:10).

We also talk about what Piriformis Syndrome is and how to go about addressing it (12:57).

Finally, we cover our recommendations for someone who has "poor posture"and if they should be worried about all the time they spend in front of a computer and phone. We talk about posture as a whole, what "good" and "bad" postures are, and whether or not we should be worried about any of it (19:02)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A super informative episode for you all today! I first intro the episode by talking about something that resonated with our followers on Instagram, and it was on the topic of the difference between health and fitness.

Next, we answer a question on squat depth, as well as if "bouncing" out of a squat is a good or bad thing (7:10).

We also talk about what Piriformis Syndrome is and how to go about addressing it (12:57).

Finally, we cover our recommendations for someone who has "poor posture"and if they should be worried about all the time they spend in front of a computer and phone. We talk about posture as a whole, what "good" and "bad" postures are, and whether or not we should be worried about any of it (19:02)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:27</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[AskAchieve 56: The ULTIMATE Guide to Starting Out as an Online Trainer/Fitness Coach Pt.2!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-56-the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-out-as-an-online-trainerfitness-coach-pt2-3652eee3d52148</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First ever Friday show!

This one is a continuination of episode 55 where we discuss all things career- wise in the personal training industry. This one specifically delves into how to go about starting and establishing an online training career.

Let us know if you have any questions, or if you're a personal trainer/fitness coach and would like more of these shows in the future!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Best,
Jason]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First ever Friday show!

This one is a continuination of episode 55 where we discuss all things career- wise in the personal training industry. This one specifically delves into how to go about starting and establishing an online training career.

Let us know if you have any questions, or if you're a personal trainer/fitness coach and would like more of these shows in the future!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Best,
Jason]]>
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                    <![CDATA[AskAchieve 56: The ULTIMATE Guide to Starting Out as an Online Trainer/Fitness Coach Pt.2!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First ever Friday show!

This one is a continuination of episode 55 where we discuss all things career- wise in the personal training industry. This one specifically delves into how to go about starting and establishing an online training career.

Let us know if you have any questions, or if you're a personal trainer/fitness coach and would like more of these shows in the future!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Best,
Jason]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5659dd952f2-81769408/a0FFAisVaAG7B0OK6TFoP21AA3ffXoeEuBcq5DpU.mp3" length="18202627"
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First ever Friday show!

This one is a continuination of episode 55 where we discuss all things career- wise in the personal training industry. This one specifically delves into how to go about starting and establishing an online training career.

Let us know if you have any questions, or if you're a personal trainer/fitness coach and would like more of these shows in the future!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Best,
Jason]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:32</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 55: The ULTIMATE Guide to Starting Out as a Personal Trainer/Fitness Coach Pt.1!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 23:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-55-the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-out-as-a-personal-trainerfitness-coach-pt1-36519716fef71c</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've gotten a ton of DMs lately from aspiring/newer personal trainers and fitness coaches asking for advice on how to get started and/or how to progress in the industry. This episode is part one of two of our ULTIMATE guide, and we promise it won't disappoint.

In this episode, you'll learn everything you need to know from what CPT we recommend, where to start training, what specialty certifications you should be thinking about, and how to get more clients.

In our next episode, we'll cover online training and personal branding in social media!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've gotten a ton of DMs lately from aspiring/newer personal trainers and fitness coaches asking for advice on how to get started and/or how to progress in the industry. This episode is part one of two of our ULTIMATE guide, and we promise it won't disappoint.

In this episode, you'll learn everything you need to know from what CPT we recommend, where to start training, what specialty certifications you should be thinking about, and how to get more clients.

In our next episode, we'll cover online training and personal branding in social media!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 55: The ULTIMATE Guide to Starting Out as a Personal Trainer/Fitness Coach Pt.1!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've gotten a ton of DMs lately from aspiring/newer personal trainers and fitness coaches asking for advice on how to get started and/or how to progress in the industry. This episode is part one of two of our ULTIMATE guide, and we promise it won't disappoint.

In this episode, you'll learn everything you need to know from what CPT we recommend, where to start training, what specialty certifications you should be thinking about, and how to get more clients.

In our next episode, we'll cover online training and personal branding in social media!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've gotten a ton of DMs lately from aspiring/newer personal trainers and fitness coaches asking for advice on how to get started and/or how to progress in the industry. This episode is part one of two of our ULTIMATE guide, and we promise it won't disappoint.

In this episode, you'll learn everything you need to know from what CPT we recommend, where to start training, what specialty certifications you should be thinking about, and how to get more clients.

In our next episode, we'll cover online training and personal branding in social media!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:36:35</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 54: How to Improve Your Handstand Walks, Letting Slow Twitch Muscles Dictate Your Training, and How to Deal with Tennis Elbow!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:20:34 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-54-how-to-improve-your-handstand-walks-letting-slow-twitch-muscles-dictate-your-training-and-how-to-deal-with-tennis-elbow-364feca67a72a8</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A fun episode for you all today with slightly different questions than normal!

First, we talk about how to improve your handstand walks. Even, if you can't perform a full handstand just yet (like me - Jason), you'll still gain a lot of insight on the process from Lauren "State Handstand Champion" Pak xD (4:04).

Next, we expand on a topic we covered in episode 51 about the difference between fast and slow twitch muscle fibers. Lila asked if she should just not do any power training whatsoever because she is more slow-twitch dominant (12:13).

Finally, we discussed how to deal with tennis elbow and tendinitis. We had a pretty specific answer here because we were able to actually gain some more context on the person's workout history. Our answer might have been totally different had we not stumbled upon their feed so we might tackle tendinitis more generally in the future (17:44)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A fun episode for you all today with slightly different questions than normal!

First, we talk about how to improve your handstand walks. Even, if you can't perform a full handstand just yet (like me - Jason), you'll still gain a lot of insight on the process from Lauren "State Handstand Champion" Pak xD (4:04).

Next, we expand on a topic we covered in episode 51 about the difference between fast and slow twitch muscle fibers. Lila asked if she should just not do any power training whatsoever because she is more slow-twitch dominant (12:13).

Finally, we discussed how to deal with tennis elbow and tendinitis. We had a pretty specific answer here because we were able to actually gain some more context on the person's workout history. Our answer might have been totally different had we not stumbled upon their feed so we might tackle tendinitis more generally in the future (17:44)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 54: How to Improve Your Handstand Walks, Letting Slow Twitch Muscles Dictate Your Training, and How to Deal with Tennis Elbow!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A fun episode for you all today with slightly different questions than normal!

First, we talk about how to improve your handstand walks. Even, if you can't perform a full handstand just yet (like me - Jason), you'll still gain a lot of insight on the process from Lauren "State Handstand Champion" Pak xD (4:04).

Next, we expand on a topic we covered in episode 51 about the difference between fast and slow twitch muscle fibers. Lila asked if she should just not do any power training whatsoever because she is more slow-twitch dominant (12:13).

Finally, we discussed how to deal with tennis elbow and tendinitis. We had a pretty specific answer here because we were able to actually gain some more context on the person's workout history. Our answer might have been totally different had we not stumbled upon their feed so we might tackle tendinitis more generally in the future (17:44)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A fun episode for you all today with slightly different questions than normal!

First, we talk about how to improve your handstand walks. Even, if you can't perform a full handstand just yet (like me - Jason), you'll still gain a lot of insight on the process from Lauren "State Handstand Champion" Pak xD (4:04).

Next, we expand on a topic we covered in episode 51 about the difference between fast and slow twitch muscle fibers. Lila asked if she should just not do any power training whatsoever because she is more slow-twitch dominant (12:13).

Finally, we discussed how to deal with tennis elbow and tendinitis. We had a pretty specific answer here because we were able to actually gain some more context on the person's workout history. Our answer might have been totally different had we not stumbled upon their feed so we might tackle tendinitis more generally in the future (17:44)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 53: Nutrient Timing, Training for the Military Push Up Test, Our Thoughts on Posture Bars, and Open Chain vs. Closed Chain Exercises!]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we go over the importance and application of nutrient timing. Carbs after 7pm? Protein after your workouts? We've got you covered! (4:00).

We also cover our strategies to train for the military, as well as training for a specific test like the miltiary push up test (11:18).

Next, we talked about our thoughts on posture bars and whether or not they made sense for people trying to improve their posture (16:52).

Lastly, discussed the differences between open chain vs closed chain exercises as well as when to use each kind of exercise (19:55).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we go over the importance and application of nutrient timing. Carbs after 7pm? Protein after your workouts? We've got you covered! (4:00).

We also cover our strategies to train for the military, as well as training for a specific test like the miltiary push up test (11:18).

Next, we talked about our thoughts on posture bars and whether or not they made sense for people trying to improve their posture (16:52).

Lastly, discussed the differences between open chain vs closed chain exercises as well as when to use each kind of exercise (19:55).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 53: Nutrient Timing, Training for the Military Push Up Test, Our Thoughts on Posture Bars, and Open Chain vs. Closed Chain Exercises!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we go over the importance and application of nutrient timing. Carbs after 7pm? Protein after your workouts? We've got you covered! (4:00).

We also cover our strategies to train for the military, as well as training for a specific test like the miltiary push up test (11:18).

Next, we talked about our thoughts on posture bars and whether or not they made sense for people trying to improve their posture (16:52).

Lastly, discussed the differences between open chain vs closed chain exercises as well as when to use each kind of exercise (19:55).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

In today's episode, we go over the importance and application of nutrient timing. Carbs after 7pm? Protein after your workouts? We've got you covered! (4:00).

We also cover our strategies to train for the military, as well as training for a specific test like the miltiary push up test (11:18).

Next, we talked about our thoughts on posture bars and whether or not they made sense for people trying to improve their posture (16:52).

Lastly, discussed the differences between open chain vs closed chain exercises as well as when to use each kind of exercise (19:55).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:56</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 52: Fit 101 Workshop Recap, Bar Positioning for Squats, Training an "Older" Population, and When to Switch Up Your Program!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 23:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-52-fit-101-workshop-recap-bar-positioning-for-squats-training-an-older-population-and-when-to-switch-up-your-program-364a7af1a06228</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today where we recap some of the highlights from this past weekend of our Fit 101 Workshop! Quick shoutout to our coaches, Sarah and Ted, for doing a phenomenal job! Also, super fun to finally meet some people who we've been corresponding with quite a bit on Instagram.

In our first question, we talk about how to position a barbell on your back depending on what stance you're using (6:31).

Next, we talk about how to go about training someone who is older and slightly more deconditioned - it was asked from someone who was about to work with their father, which is pretty cool (11:28)!

Lastly, we discuss when to go about switching up your program after you've been on it for a little while. We go on some tangents like the concept of WODs and "muscle confusion" and soreness (17:36).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today where we recap some of the highlights from this past weekend of our Fit 101 Workshop! Quick shoutout to our coaches, Sarah and Ted, for doing a phenomenal job! Also, super fun to finally meet some people who we've been corresponding with quite a bit on Instagram.

In our first question, we talk about how to position a barbell on your back depending on what stance you're using (6:31).

Next, we talk about how to go about training someone who is older and slightly more deconditioned - it was asked from someone who was about to work with their father, which is pretty cool (11:28)!

Lastly, we discuss when to go about switching up your program after you've been on it for a little while. We go on some tangents like the concept of WODs and "muscle confusion" and soreness (17:36).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 52: Fit 101 Workshop Recap, Bar Positioning for Squats, Training an "Older" Population, and When to Switch Up Your Program!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today where we recap some of the highlights from this past weekend of our Fit 101 Workshop! Quick shoutout to our coaches, Sarah and Ted, for doing a phenomenal job! Also, super fun to finally meet some people who we've been corresponding with quite a bit on Instagram.

In our first question, we talk about how to position a barbell on your back depending on what stance you're using (6:31).

Next, we talk about how to go about training someone who is older and slightly more deconditioned - it was asked from someone who was about to work with their father, which is pretty cool (11:28)!

Lastly, we discuss when to go about switching up your program after you've been on it for a little while. We go on some tangents like the concept of WODs and "muscle confusion" and soreness (17:36).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today where we recap some of the highlights from this past weekend of our Fit 101 Workshop! Quick shoutout to our coaches, Sarah and Ted, for doing a phenomenal job! Also, super fun to finally meet some people who we've been corresponding with quite a bit on Instagram.

In our first question, we talk about how to position a barbell on your back depending on what stance you're using (6:31).

Next, we talk about how to go about training someone who is older and slightly more deconditioned - it was asked from someone who was about to work with their father, which is pretty cool (11:28)!

Lastly, we discuss when to go about switching up your program after you've been on it for a little while. We go on some tangents like the concept of WODs and "muscle confusion" and soreness (17:36).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:09</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 51: Does More Muscle = A Faster Metabolism, Fast Twitch vs. Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers, and How We Coordinate Large Group Workouts!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 22:44:42 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-51-does-more-muscle-a-faster-metabolism-fast-twitch-vs-slow-twitch-muscle-fibers-and-how-we-coordinate-large-group-workouts-364689f73a8844</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Summer is upon us! Well - at least in Boston :)

In this episode, we cover what people mean exactly when they say more muscle leads to higher metabolic rate (3:33).

Next, we talk about the difference between fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers and whether or not one is better than the other (8:41).

Lastly, we discuss how exactly we organize our large group charity workouts (of 65+ people) in terms of logistics, space, equipment, etc. (14:21)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Summer is upon us! Well - at least in Boston :)

In this episode, we cover what people mean exactly when they say more muscle leads to higher metabolic rate (3:33).

Next, we talk about the difference between fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers and whether or not one is better than the other (8:41).

Lastly, we discuss how exactly we organize our large group charity workouts (of 65+ people) in terms of logistics, space, equipment, etc. (14:21)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 51: Does More Muscle = A Faster Metabolism, Fast Twitch vs. Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers, and How We Coordinate Large Group Workouts!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Summer is upon us! Well - at least in Boston :)

In this episode, we cover what people mean exactly when they say more muscle leads to higher metabolic rate (3:33).

Next, we talk about the difference between fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers and whether or not one is better than the other (8:41).

Lastly, we discuss how exactly we organize our large group charity workouts (of 65+ people) in terms of logistics, space, equipment, etc. (14:21)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Summer is upon us! Well - at least in Boston :)

In this episode, we cover what people mean exactly when they say more muscle leads to higher metabolic rate (3:33).

Next, we talk about the difference between fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers and whether or not one is better than the other (8:41).

Lastly, we discuss how exactly we organize our large group charity workouts (of 65+ people) in terms of logistics, space, equipment, etc. (14:21)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:37</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 50: How to Structure Your Workouts When You Have Limited Time, Why Foam Rolling is Important, How to Find the Right Squat Stance for You, and How to take Creatine!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2018 21:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-50-how-to-structure-your-workouts-when-you-have-limited-time-why-foam-rolling-is-important-how-to-find-the-right-squat-stance-for-you-and-how-to-take-creatine-3644eaff0d1002</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a great episode for you all today with a wide array of questions!

We first talk about how to go about structuring a strength training session when you live a busy lifestyle and only have 45 minutes to workout (3:04).

Next, we cover exactly what foam rolling does and why it's important (10:07).

Then, we go over finding the optimal squat stance for YOU and your goals. Should you squat narrow? Should you squat wide? Toes straight? Flared? As always, the answer depends! (15:16).

Lastly, we discuss how to go about taking creatine. Do you load it? Pre-workout? Post-workout? We go over the details super quickly here (20:14)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a great episode for you all today with a wide array of questions!

We first talk about how to go about structuring a strength training session when you live a busy lifestyle and only have 45 minutes to workout (3:04).

Next, we cover exactly what foam rolling does and why it's important (10:07).

Then, we go over finding the optimal squat stance for YOU and your goals. Should you squat narrow? Should you squat wide? Toes straight? Flared? As always, the answer depends! (15:16).

Lastly, we discuss how to go about taking creatine. Do you load it? Pre-workout? Post-workout? We go over the details super quickly here (20:14)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 50: How to Structure Your Workouts When You Have Limited Time, Why Foam Rolling is Important, How to Find the Right Squat Stance for You, and How to take Creatine!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a great episode for you all today with a wide array of questions!

We first talk about how to go about structuring a strength training session when you live a busy lifestyle and only have 45 minutes to workout (3:04).

Next, we cover exactly what foam rolling does and why it's important (10:07).

Then, we go over finding the optimal squat stance for YOU and your goals. Should you squat narrow? Should you squat wide? Toes straight? Flared? As always, the answer depends! (15:16).

Lastly, we discuss how to go about taking creatine. Do you load it? Pre-workout? Post-workout? We go over the details super quickly here (20:14)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a great episode for you all today with a wide array of questions!

We first talk about how to go about structuring a strength training session when you live a busy lifestyle and only have 45 minutes to workout (3:04).

Next, we cover exactly what foam rolling does and why it's important (10:07).

Then, we go over finding the optimal squat stance for YOU and your goals. Should you squat narrow? Should you squat wide? Toes straight? Flared? As always, the answer depends! (15:16).

Lastly, we discuss how to go about taking creatine. Do you load it? Pre-workout? Post-workout? We go over the details super quickly here (20:14)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:41</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 49: Updates on Lauren's Pregnancy, Lower Back Arching While Exercising, Recovering from a Hernia, and Flat Feet!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 22:56:46 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about how she's feeling during her pregnancy thus far - we're 21 weeks in!

In the first question, we discuss strategies for someone who has a tough time counteracting lower back arching during exercises like squats and deadlifts (4:42).

We also talk about how to recover from a hernia surgery. We go over this in our answer, but if you're experiencing hernia-like symptoms - make sure to go get checked out by a doctor and physical therapist! We give some general recommendations, but you really need to see a medical professional and you also want to go based on how you feel and common sense! (8:30)

Lastly, we cover the relationship between ankle mobility, big toe mobility, and flat feet! (13:36)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

P.S - Prices for our Fit 101 workshop go up this Friday! Head to https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/pages/fit-101-workshop for more information, and to sign up. We wanted to create this workshop to clear all the confusion and misinformation in the fitness industry, and really provide the tools from a mindset, nutrition, movement, and strength standpoint for our attendees. Our Fit 101ers will leave understanding what nutritional strategies they should use as well as how to design a program for themselves based on their goals and how much time they have available to them. The workshop is on Sunday, June 3rd from 9-5pm. We hope you'll join us!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about how she's feeling during her pregnancy thus far - we're 21 weeks in!

In the first question, we discuss strategies for someone who has a tough time counteracting lower back arching during exercises like squats and deadlifts (4:42).

We also talk about how to recover from a hernia surgery. We go over this in our answer, but if you're experiencing hernia-like symptoms - make sure to go get checked out by a doctor and physical therapist! We give some general recommendations, but you really need to see a medical professional and you also want to go based on how you feel and common sense! (8:30)

Lastly, we cover the relationship between ankle mobility, big toe mobility, and flat feet! (13:36)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

P.S - Prices for our Fit 101 workshop go up this Friday! Head to https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/pages/fit-101-workshop for more information, and to sign up. We wanted to create this workshop to clear all the confusion and misinformation in the fitness industry, and really provide the tools from a mindset, nutrition, movement, and strength standpoint for our attendees. Our Fit 101ers will leave understanding what nutritional strategies they should use as well as how to design a program for themselves based on their goals and how much time they have available to them. The workshop is on Sunday, June 3rd from 9-5pm. We hope you'll join us!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 49: Updates on Lauren's Pregnancy, Lower Back Arching While Exercising, Recovering from a Hernia, and Flat Feet!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about how she's feeling during her pregnancy thus far - we're 21 weeks in!

In the first question, we discuss strategies for someone who has a tough time counteracting lower back arching during exercises like squats and deadlifts (4:42).

We also talk about how to recover from a hernia surgery. We go over this in our answer, but if you're experiencing hernia-like symptoms - make sure to go get checked out by a doctor and physical therapist! We give some general recommendations, but you really need to see a medical professional and you also want to go based on how you feel and common sense! (8:30)

Lastly, we cover the relationship between ankle mobility, big toe mobility, and flat feet! (13:36)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

P.S - Prices for our Fit 101 workshop go up this Friday! Head to https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/pages/fit-101-workshop for more information, and to sign up. We wanted to create this workshop to clear all the confusion and misinformation in the fitness industry, and really provide the tools from a mindset, nutrition, movement, and strength standpoint for our attendees. Our Fit 101ers will leave understanding what nutritional strategies they should use as well as how to design a program for themselves based on their goals and how much time they have available to them. The workshop is on Sunday, June 3rd from 9-5pm. We hope you'll join us!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about how she's feeling during her pregnancy thus far - we're 21 weeks in!

In the first question, we discuss strategies for someone who has a tough time counteracting lower back arching during exercises like squats and deadlifts (4:42).

We also talk about how to recover from a hernia surgery. We go over this in our answer, but if you're experiencing hernia-like symptoms - make sure to go get checked out by a doctor and physical therapist! We give some general recommendations, but you really need to see a medical professional and you also want to go based on how you feel and common sense! (8:30)

Lastly, we cover the relationship between ankle mobility, big toe mobility, and flat feet! (13:36)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

P.S - Prices for our Fit 101 workshop go up this Friday! Head to https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/pages/fit-101-workshop for more information, and to sign up. We wanted to create this workshop to clear all the confusion and misinformation in the fitness industry, and really provide the tools from a mindset, nutrition, movement, and strength standpoint for our attendees. Our Fit 101ers will leave understanding what nutritional strategies they should use as well as how to design a program for themselves based on their goals and how much time they have available to them. The workshop is on Sunday, June 3rd from 9-5pm. We hope you'll join us!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:28</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 48: Diastasis and Powerlifting, Proper Hand Care in Crossfit, and How to Train as an Aspiring Model!]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today - thanks for all of your questions!!

In the first one, we discuss a question from a powerlifter mother of three who also happens to have diastasis recti. We recommend what diastasis is, what she should do to strengthen her core, while also modifying her training both physically and mentally (3:30)!

We also cover proper hand care during "crossfit" type movements like kipping pull ups, toes to bars, muscle ups, etc. We discuss hand care for after the fact as well as potential preventative strategies (12:42).

Lastly, we discuss our training strategies for an aspiring model! Our advice happens to go in the complete opposite direction of where we usually go with our answers (20:45) so you might find this one interesting!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today - thanks for all of your questions!!

In the first one, we discuss a question from a powerlifter mother of three who also happens to have diastasis recti. We recommend what diastasis is, what she should do to strengthen her core, while also modifying her training both physically and mentally (3:30)!

We also cover proper hand care during "crossfit" type movements like kipping pull ups, toes to bars, muscle ups, etc. We discuss hand care for after the fact as well as potential preventative strategies (12:42).

Lastly, we discuss our training strategies for an aspiring model! Our advice happens to go in the complete opposite direction of where we usually go with our answers (20:45) so you might find this one interesting!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today - thanks for all of your questions!!

In the first one, we discuss a question from a powerlifter mother of three who also happens to have diastasis recti. We recommend what diastasis is, what she should do to strengthen her core, while also modifying her training both physically and mentally (3:30)!

We also cover proper hand care during "crossfit" type movements like kipping pull ups, toes to bars, muscle ups, etc. We discuss hand care for after the fact as well as potential preventative strategies (12:42).

Lastly, we discuss our training strategies for an aspiring model! Our advice happens to go in the complete opposite direction of where we usually go with our answers (20:45) so you might find this one interesting!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today - thanks for all of your questions!!

In the first one, we discuss a question from a powerlifter mother of three who also happens to have diastasis recti. We recommend what diastasis is, what she should do to strengthen her core, while also modifying her training both physically and mentally (3:30)!

We also cover proper hand care during "crossfit" type movements like kipping pull ups, toes to bars, muscle ups, etc. We discuss hand care for after the fact as well as potential preventative strategies (12:42).

Lastly, we discuss our training strategies for an aspiring model! Our advice happens to go in the complete opposite direction of where we usually go with our answers (20:45) so you might find this one interesting!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:48</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 47: Lower Back Pain, Does Strength Training Make You "Bulky", and How to Recover from Shoulder Surgery!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 20:28:24 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First off we had to have a discussion about the Lauren vs Yanny viral debate!!

The next two questions weren't technically podcast questions, but things that we adapted for the podcast.

In the first one, I discuss lower back pain. We were recently interview by a journalist for US News asking about what the causes of back pain are, and how we attempt to manage it at Achieve (2:30).

Next, we answered a question we got in-person from one of our members - the age old question: "Does strength training make me bulky?" (11:19).

Lastly, we discuss tactics and strategy to recover from a shoulder surgery (18:51).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First off we had to have a discussion about the Lauren vs Yanny viral debate!!

The next two questions weren't technically podcast questions, but things that we adapted for the podcast.

In the first one, I discuss lower back pain. We were recently interview by a journalist for US News asking about what the causes of back pain are, and how we attempt to manage it at Achieve (2:30).

Next, we answered a question we got in-person from one of our members - the age old question: "Does strength training make me bulky?" (11:19).

Lastly, we discuss tactics and strategy to recover from a shoulder surgery (18:51).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First off we had to have a discussion about the Lauren vs Yanny viral debate!!

The next two questions weren't technically podcast questions, but things that we adapted for the podcast.

In the first one, I discuss lower back pain. We were recently interview by a journalist for US News asking about what the causes of back pain are, and how we attempt to manage it at Achieve (2:30).

Next, we answered a question we got in-person from one of our members - the age old question: "Does strength training make me bulky?" (11:19).

Lastly, we discuss tactics and strategy to recover from a shoulder surgery (18:51).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! First off we had to have a discussion about the Lauren vs Yanny viral debate!!

The next two questions weren't technically podcast questions, but things that we adapted for the podcast.

In the first one, I discuss lower back pain. We were recently interview by a journalist for US News asking about what the causes of back pain are, and how we attempt to manage it at Achieve (2:30).

Next, we answered a question we got in-person from one of our members - the age old question: "Does strength training make me bulky?" (11:19).

Lastly, we discuss tactics and strategy to recover from a shoulder surgery (18:51).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:50</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 46: Supplements for Joint Pain Management, Heart Rate Variability, and Conflicting Information on How Often to Workout!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 20:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-46-supplements-for-joint-pain-management-heart-rate-variability-and-conflicting-information-on-how-often-to-workout-3639e96130b368</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Happy (belated) Mother's Day to all you Moms and Moms-to-be! We cover a wide variety of information in this one!

In the first question, we delve into what supplements we recommend for joint pain management, and if glucosamine is a worthwile supplement to take (2:43).

We also cover what HRV (heart rate variability) is and whether or not we think tracking it is beneficial (6:46).

Lastly, we discuss why there is SO MUCH conflicting information out there regarding strength training programs. Body part splits? Total body workouts? 3x a week? 5-6x a week? We discuss all of the benefits of these workout regimens and when to utilize each one (13:04)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Happy (belated) Mother's Day to all you Moms and Moms-to-be! We cover a wide variety of information in this one!

In the first question, we delve into what supplements we recommend for joint pain management, and if glucosamine is a worthwile supplement to take (2:43).

We also cover what HRV (heart rate variability) is and whether or not we think tracking it is beneficial (6:46).

Lastly, we discuss why there is SO MUCH conflicting information out there regarding strength training programs. Body part splits? Total body workouts? 3x a week? 5-6x a week? We discuss all of the benefits of these workout regimens and when to utilize each one (13:04)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 46: Supplements for Joint Pain Management, Heart Rate Variability, and Conflicting Information on How Often to Workout!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Happy (belated) Mother's Day to all you Moms and Moms-to-be! We cover a wide variety of information in this one!

In the first question, we delve into what supplements we recommend for joint pain management, and if glucosamine is a worthwile supplement to take (2:43).

We also cover what HRV (heart rate variability) is and whether or not we think tracking it is beneficial (6:46).

Lastly, we discuss why there is SO MUCH conflicting information out there regarding strength training programs. Body part splits? Total body workouts? 3x a week? 5-6x a week? We discuss all of the benefits of these workout regimens and when to utilize each one (13:04)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Happy (belated) Mother's Day to all you Moms and Moms-to-be! We cover a wide variety of information in this one!

In the first question, we delve into what supplements we recommend for joint pain management, and if glucosamine is a worthwile supplement to take (2:43).

We also cover what HRV (heart rate variability) is and whether or not we think tracking it is beneficial (6:46).

Lastly, we discuss why there is SO MUCH conflicting information out there regarding strength training programs. Body part splits? Total body workouts? 3x a week? 5-6x a week? We discuss all of the benefits of these workout regimens and when to utilize each one (13:04)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:23:31</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 45: The Best Plan for a Beginner Lifter, Single Leg Training, and How to Stay Motivated for your Workouts When You're Really Busy as a Trainer!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 20:52:53 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-45-the-best-plan-for-a-beginner-lifter-single-leg-training-and-how-to-stay-motivated-for-your-workouts-when-youre-really-busy-as-a-trainer-3635f9e16ceb46</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We received some awesome questions today that should last us through next week, so if we didn't answer yours today look out for it in the next couple episodes!

We first talk about whether or not to do total body workouts or body part split workouts (5:57).

We then discuss how to go about incorporating single leg training into your workouts (8:26).

Lastly, we cover our thoughts on how to stay motivated to train while coaching (or any sort of work, really) 40+ hour work weeks! We've had a lot of personal struggles and successes with this one so hopefully some of it helps you all out! The most important thing is to focus on consistency over intensity! (14:17).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We received some awesome questions today that should last us through next week, so if we didn't answer yours today look out for it in the next couple episodes!

We first talk about whether or not to do total body workouts or body part split workouts (5:57).

We then discuss how to go about incorporating single leg training into your workouts (8:26).

Lastly, we cover our thoughts on how to stay motivated to train while coaching (or any sort of work, really) 40+ hour work weeks! We've had a lot of personal struggles and successes with this one so hopefully some of it helps you all out! The most important thing is to focus on consistency over intensity! (14:17).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 45: The Best Plan for a Beginner Lifter, Single Leg Training, and How to Stay Motivated for your Workouts When You're Really Busy as a Trainer!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We received some awesome questions today that should last us through next week, so if we didn't answer yours today look out for it in the next couple episodes!

We first talk about whether or not to do total body workouts or body part split workouts (5:57).

We then discuss how to go about incorporating single leg training into your workouts (8:26).

Lastly, we cover our thoughts on how to stay motivated to train while coaching (or any sort of work, really) 40+ hour work weeks! We've had a lot of personal struggles and successes with this one so hopefully some of it helps you all out! The most important thing is to focus on consistency over intensity! (14:17).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We received some awesome questions today that should last us through next week, so if we didn't answer yours today look out for it in the next couple episodes!

We first talk about whether or not to do total body workouts or body part split workouts (5:57).

We then discuss how to go about incorporating single leg training into your workouts (8:26).

Lastly, we cover our thoughts on how to stay motivated to train while coaching (or any sort of work, really) 40+ hour work weeks! We've had a lot of personal struggles and successes with this one so hopefully some of it helps you all out! The most important thing is to focus on consistency over intensity! (14:17).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:43</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 44: How to Address Overall Tightness, What to do for Muscle Imbalances, and How to Tell if You're Overtraining!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 19:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another fun episode for you all!

In the first question, we discuss how to address if you or you're client has a lot of tightness overall in their hamstrings, upper traps, pecs, etc. We reference the book "Original Strength" by Tim Anderson that serves as the basis for a lot of our answers here (3:10). One area we didn't touch on was foam rolling/soft tissue work so make sure to include that as well!

Next, we cover what to do for muscle imbalances (one muscle being a lot stronger/bigger than the other side). Don't worry - it's super common and normal, but we cover some ways to help mitigate having the imbalance become too great (9:49).

Lastly, we answer a question from Tara Gentile - host of the podcast, "What Works". Tara's podcast is fantastic for small business owners that are looking for what has helped other small business owners become successful - definitely check it out! Anyways, her question was about overtraining. We discuss generally how to tell if you're overtraining and that there are a whole host of factors that go into overtraining. We also talka bout how if you are feeling run-down, you might be actually be "under-recovered" rather than "over-trained"! There wasn't a hard and fast answer here, but hopefully some of the discussion will help give you all a better understanding of the concept (14:23)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another fun episode for you all!

In the first question, we discuss how to address if you or you're client has a lot of tightness overall in their hamstrings, upper traps, pecs, etc. We reference the book "Original Strength" by Tim Anderson that serves as the basis for a lot of our answers here (3:10). One area we didn't touch on was foam rolling/soft tissue work so make sure to include that as well!

Next, we cover what to do for muscle imbalances (one muscle being a lot stronger/bigger than the other side). Don't worry - it's super common and normal, but we cover some ways to help mitigate having the imbalance become too great (9:49).

Lastly, we answer a question from Tara Gentile - host of the podcast, "What Works". Tara's podcast is fantastic for small business owners that are looking for what has helped other small business owners become successful - definitely check it out! Anyways, her question was about overtraining. We discuss generally how to tell if you're overtraining and that there are a whole host of factors that go into overtraining. We also talka bout how if you are feeling run-down, you might be actually be "under-recovered" rather than "over-trained"! There wasn't a hard and fast answer here, but hopefully some of the discussion will help give you all a better understanding of the concept (14:23)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 44: How to Address Overall Tightness, What to do for Muscle Imbalances, and How to Tell if You're Overtraining!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another fun episode for you all!

In the first question, we discuss how to address if you or you're client has a lot of tightness overall in their hamstrings, upper traps, pecs, etc. We reference the book "Original Strength" by Tim Anderson that serves as the basis for a lot of our answers here (3:10). One area we didn't touch on was foam rolling/soft tissue work so make sure to include that as well!

Next, we cover what to do for muscle imbalances (one muscle being a lot stronger/bigger than the other side). Don't worry - it's super common and normal, but we cover some ways to help mitigate having the imbalance become too great (9:49).

Lastly, we answer a question from Tara Gentile - host of the podcast, "What Works". Tara's podcast is fantastic for small business owners that are looking for what has helped other small business owners become successful - definitely check it out! Anyways, her question was about overtraining. We discuss generally how to tell if you're overtraining and that there are a whole host of factors that go into overtraining. We also talka bout how if you are feeling run-down, you might be actually be "under-recovered" rather than "over-trained"! There wasn't a hard and fast answer here, but hopefully some of the discussion will help give you all a better understanding of the concept (14:23)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another fun episode for you all!

In the first question, we discuss how to address if you or you're client has a lot of tightness overall in their hamstrings, upper traps, pecs, etc. We reference the book "Original Strength" by Tim Anderson that serves as the basis for a lot of our answers here (3:10). One area we didn't touch on was foam rolling/soft tissue work so make sure to include that as well!

Next, we cover what to do for muscle imbalances (one muscle being a lot stronger/bigger than the other side). Don't worry - it's super common and normal, but we cover some ways to help mitigate having the imbalance become too great (9:49).

Lastly, we answer a question from Tara Gentile - host of the podcast, "What Works". Tara's podcast is fantastic for small business owners that are looking for what has helped other small business owners become successful - definitely check it out! Anyways, her question was about overtraining. We discuss generally how to tell if you're overtraining and that there are a whole host of factors that go into overtraining. We also talka bout how if you are feeling run-down, you might be actually be "under-recovered" rather than "over-trained"! There wasn't a hard and fast answer here, but hopefully some of the discussion will help give you all a better understanding of the concept (14:23)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:55</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 43: Shoulder Pain During Push Ups and Yoga, Breathing During HIIT, Core Recommendations for a Football Player!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 21:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-43-shoulder-pain-during-push-ups-and-yoga-breathing-during-hiit-core-recommendations-for-a-football-player-36307d64a12a94</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Quick episode for you all today after the longer one we had on Monday! We hope you enjoy the show!

The first question we answer is from a yogi who asked about shoulder pain during certain yoga poses like sun salutations as well as push ups (1:55).

We also cover our strategy for better breathing during HIIT training (5:00).

Lastly, we cover our recommendations for core exercises for a football player (9:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Quick episode for you all today after the longer one we had on Monday! We hope you enjoy the show!

The first question we answer is from a yogi who asked about shoulder pain during certain yoga poses like sun salutations as well as push ups (1:55).

We also cover our strategy for better breathing during HIIT training (5:00).

Lastly, we cover our recommendations for core exercises for a football player (9:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Quick episode for you all today after the longer one we had on Monday! We hope you enjoy the show!

The first question we answer is from a yogi who asked about shoulder pain during certain yoga poses like sun salutations as well as push ups (1:55).

We also cover our strategy for better breathing during HIIT training (5:00).

Lastly, we cover our recommendations for core exercises for a football player (9:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Quick episode for you all today after the longer one we had on Monday! We hope you enjoy the show!

The first question we answer is from a yogi who asked about shoulder pain during certain yoga poses like sun salutations as well as push ups (1:55).

We also cover our strategy for better breathing during HIIT training (5:00).

Lastly, we cover our recommendations for core exercises for a football player (9:15).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:16:11</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 42: How to Put Together a 20 Minute Workout Routine, Advanced Breathing Techniques, and HIIT Training!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:55:24 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-42-how-to-put-together-a-20-minute-workout-routine-advanced-breathing-techniques-and-hiit-training-362ef033951168</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is jam-packed full of information!

Lauren and I first delve into how to put together an efficient and effective workout routine using kettlebells and dumbbells if you only have 20 minutes to train (4:15).

We also cover the different types of breathing techiques and strategies that you'll see be recommended by coaches, and how/when we utilize each type of breathing pattern (8:58).

Finally, we discuss what HIIT training is, if this "new trend" is worth hopping on, and what the best approach is for fat loss (18:12).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is jam-packed full of information!

Lauren and I first delve into how to put together an efficient and effective workout routine using kettlebells and dumbbells if you only have 20 minutes to train (4:15).

We also cover the different types of breathing techiques and strategies that you'll see be recommended by coaches, and how/when we utilize each type of breathing pattern (8:58).

Finally, we discuss what HIIT training is, if this "new trend" is worth hopping on, and what the best approach is for fat loss (18:12).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 42: How to Put Together a 20 Minute Workout Routine, Advanced Breathing Techniques, and HIIT Training!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is jam-packed full of information!

Lauren and I first delve into how to put together an efficient and effective workout routine using kettlebells and dumbbells if you only have 20 minutes to train (4:15).

We also cover the different types of breathing techiques and strategies that you'll see be recommended by coaches, and how/when we utilize each type of breathing pattern (8:58).

Finally, we discuss what HIIT training is, if this "new trend" is worth hopping on, and what the best approach is for fat loss (18:12).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episode is jam-packed full of information!

Lauren and I first delve into how to put together an efficient and effective workout routine using kettlebells and dumbbells if you only have 20 minutes to train (4:15).

We also cover the different types of breathing techiques and strategies that you'll see be recommended by coaches, and how/when we utilize each type of breathing pattern (8:58).

Finally, we discuss what HIIT training is, if this "new trend" is worth hopping on, and what the best approach is for fat loss (18:12).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we'd love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you'd like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:31:03</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 41: How to Build Quad/Hamstring Strength While Having Lower Back Pain, Spot Reducing Fat, and Our Advice for a Gym Owner Couple!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 23:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-41-how-to-build-quadhamstring-strength-while-having-lower-back-pain-spot-reducing-fat-and-our-advice-for-a-gym-owner-couple-362b10ebb50746</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This is one of our best episodes to date - I think we're finally getting a hang of this podcast thing! Only took us 41 episodes...

Anyways, we start off by addressing negative comments and how to deal with the "haters" on your fitness journey. We've had our fair share of not-so-nice things said to us on the interwebs, and we wanted to share that with you all just so you know that everyone gets negative feedback - even fitness coaches!

Next, we go over our recommendations for someone who has chronic back pain but wants to attain size and strength in his quads/hamstrings (7:17).

Then, we get asked a question from a personal trainer how we work with members whose initial goals are to spot reduce fat from specific areas (11:43).

Finally, we give some advice to a couple who is planning on joining each other in the world of gym ownership! (19:31)

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd love if you gave two minutes of your time to leave us a review - it really helps us out!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This is one of our best episodes to date - I think we're finally getting a hang of this podcast thing! Only took us 41 episodes...

Anyways, we start off by addressing negative comments and how to deal with the "haters" on your fitness journey. We've had our fair share of not-so-nice things said to us on the interwebs, and we wanted to share that with you all just so you know that everyone gets negative feedback - even fitness coaches!

Next, we go over our recommendations for someone who has chronic back pain but wants to attain size and strength in his quads/hamstrings (7:17).

Then, we get asked a question from a personal trainer how we work with members whose initial goals are to spot reduce fat from specific areas (11:43).

Finally, we give some advice to a couple who is planning on joining each other in the world of gym ownership! (19:31)

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd love if you gave two minutes of your time to leave us a review - it really helps us out!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 41: How to Build Quad/Hamstring Strength While Having Lower Back Pain, Spot Reducing Fat, and Our Advice for a Gym Owner Couple!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This is one of our best episodes to date - I think we're finally getting a hang of this podcast thing! Only took us 41 episodes...

Anyways, we start off by addressing negative comments and how to deal with the "haters" on your fitness journey. We've had our fair share of not-so-nice things said to us on the interwebs, and we wanted to share that with you all just so you know that everyone gets negative feedback - even fitness coaches!

Next, we go over our recommendations for someone who has chronic back pain but wants to attain size and strength in his quads/hamstrings (7:17).

Then, we get asked a question from a personal trainer how we work with members whose initial goals are to spot reduce fat from specific areas (11:43).

Finally, we give some advice to a couple who is planning on joining each other in the world of gym ownership! (19:31)

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd love if you gave two minutes of your time to leave us a review - it really helps us out!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This is one of our best episodes to date - I think we're finally getting a hang of this podcast thing! Only took us 41 episodes...

Anyways, we start off by addressing negative comments and how to deal with the "haters" on your fitness journey. We've had our fair share of not-so-nice things said to us on the interwebs, and we wanted to share that with you all just so you know that everyone gets negative feedback - even fitness coaches!

Next, we go over our recommendations for someone who has chronic back pain but wants to attain size and strength in his quads/hamstrings (7:17).

Then, we get asked a question from a personal trainer how we work with members whose initial goals are to spot reduce fat from specific areas (11:43).

Finally, we give some advice to a couple who is planning on joining each other in the world of gym ownership! (19:31)

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd love if you gave two minutes of your time to leave us a review - it really helps us out!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:34</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 40: Working Out on an Empty Stomach, Knees Going Over Toes During a Squat, How Long a Personal Trainer Should Expect a Client to Work with Them, and a Special Workshop Announcement!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Great episode for you all today and stay tuned at the end to hear about a special workshop announcement!

In this episode, we cover whether or not working out on an empty stomach is a good idea (1:33).

We also go over whether or not your knees can go over your toes during a squat, or if that would be potentially harmful on the knees (6:48).

We also discuss how long a personal trainer should expect to have a client stay with them, and we also go over some strategies to maximize that time as well as the value you're bringing to each session (11:08).

Finally, we go over an in-house workshop that we will be putting on called Fit101. It's technically after the episode ends (17:42) and it is a workshop we're putting on because so many of you have reached out asking to open up an Achieve in your location. Obviously, we can't do that, but this is the next best thing! You'll learn all the tools you need to figure out how to design your own program, perform all of the major compound and accessory movements (squats, deadlifts, pushing, pulling, core work,etc.) based on the way YOU move, as well as the way to approach your mindset with training and figuring out the best nutritional approach for you. This workshop is geared towards the general public, or for personal trainers who want to gain an understanding on how we coach and interact with our members. You won't want to miss it! Here's the link for more info - early bird ends tomorrow!

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/pages/fit-101-workshop

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Great episode for you all today and stay tuned at the end to hear about a special workshop announcement!

In this episode, we cover whether or not working out on an empty stomach is a good idea (1:33).

We also go over whether or not your knees can go over your toes during a squat, or if that would be potentially harmful on the knees (6:48).

We also discuss how long a personal trainer should expect to have a client stay with them, and we also go over some strategies to maximize that time as well as the value you're bringing to each session (11:08).

Finally, we go over an in-house workshop that we will be putting on called Fit101. It's technically after the episode ends (17:42) and it is a workshop we're putting on because so many of you have reached out asking to open up an Achieve in your location. Obviously, we can't do that, but this is the next best thing! You'll learn all the tools you need to figure out how to design your own program, perform all of the major compound and accessory movements (squats, deadlifts, pushing, pulling, core work,etc.) based on the way YOU move, as well as the way to approach your mindset with training and figuring out the best nutritional approach for you. This workshop is geared towards the general public, or for personal trainers who want to gain an understanding on how we coach and interact with our members. You won't want to miss it! Here's the link for more info - early bird ends tomorrow!

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/pages/fit-101-workshop

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 40: Working Out on an Empty Stomach, Knees Going Over Toes During a Squat, How Long a Personal Trainer Should Expect a Client to Work with Them, and a Special Workshop Announcement!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Great episode for you all today and stay tuned at the end to hear about a special workshop announcement!

In this episode, we cover whether or not working out on an empty stomach is a good idea (1:33).

We also go over whether or not your knees can go over your toes during a squat, or if that would be potentially harmful on the knees (6:48).

We also discuss how long a personal trainer should expect to have a client stay with them, and we also go over some strategies to maximize that time as well as the value you're bringing to each session (11:08).

Finally, we go over an in-house workshop that we will be putting on called Fit101. It's technically after the episode ends (17:42) and it is a workshop we're putting on because so many of you have reached out asking to open up an Achieve in your location. Obviously, we can't do that, but this is the next best thing! You'll learn all the tools you need to figure out how to design your own program, perform all of the major compound and accessory movements (squats, deadlifts, pushing, pulling, core work,etc.) based on the way YOU move, as well as the way to approach your mindset with training and figuring out the best nutritional approach for you. This workshop is geared towards the general public, or for personal trainers who want to gain an understanding on how we coach and interact with our members. You won't want to miss it! Here's the link for more info - early bird ends tomorrow!

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/pages/fit-101-workshop

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Great episode for you all today and stay tuned at the end to hear about a special workshop announcement!

In this episode, we cover whether or not working out on an empty stomach is a good idea (1:33).

We also go over whether or not your knees can go over your toes during a squat, or if that would be potentially harmful on the knees (6:48).

We also discuss how long a personal trainer should expect to have a client stay with them, and we also go over some strategies to maximize that time as well as the value you're bringing to each session (11:08).

Finally, we go over an in-house workshop that we will be putting on called Fit101. It's technically after the episode ends (17:42) and it is a workshop we're putting on because so many of you have reached out asking to open up an Achieve in your location. Obviously, we can't do that, but this is the next best thing! You'll learn all the tools you need to figure out how to design your own program, perform all of the major compound and accessory movements (squats, deadlifts, pushing, pulling, core work,etc.) based on the way YOU move, as well as the way to approach your mindset with training and figuring out the best nutritional approach for you. This workshop is geared towards the general public, or for personal trainers who want to gain an understanding on how we coach and interact with our members. You won't want to miss it! Here's the link for more info - early bird ends tomorrow!

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/pages/fit-101-workshop

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:32</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 39: When to Incorporate Core Training into Your Workouts, How to Deal with Negative Self-Talk,  and Our Top Three Pieces of Business Advice!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today with a bunch of different topics.

The first question was about when and where we incorporate our core training with our members? As a part of the warm up? At the end? Part of the cool down? (3:23).

Next, we delved into how a personal trainer for fitness coach can help their client manage negative self-talk (9:00). Lauren also goes into some of her own history with body image issues and what helped her out.

Finally, we give our top three peices of advice for someone who is looking to open up a gym, but is anxious about the process (17:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Please subscribe if you haven't already, and if you could leave us a review we'd be super grateful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today with a bunch of different topics.

The first question was about when and where we incorporate our core training with our members? As a part of the warm up? At the end? Part of the cool down? (3:23).

Next, we delved into how a personal trainer for fitness coach can help their client manage negative self-talk (9:00). Lauren also goes into some of her own history with body image issues and what helped her out.

Finally, we give our top three peices of advice for someone who is looking to open up a gym, but is anxious about the process (17:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Please subscribe if you haven't already, and if you could leave us a review we'd be super grateful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 39: When to Incorporate Core Training into Your Workouts, How to Deal with Negative Self-Talk,  and Our Top Three Pieces of Business Advice!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today with a bunch of different topics.

The first question was about when and where we incorporate our core training with our members? As a part of the warm up? At the end? Part of the cool down? (3:23).

Next, we delved into how a personal trainer for fitness coach can help their client manage negative self-talk (9:00). Lauren also goes into some of her own history with body image issues and what helped her out.

Finally, we give our top three peices of advice for someone who is looking to open up a gym, but is anxious about the process (17:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Please subscribe if you haven't already, and if you could leave us a review we'd be super grateful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Super fun episode for you all today with a bunch of different topics.

The first question was about when and where we incorporate our core training with our members? As a part of the warm up? At the end? Part of the cool down? (3:23).

Next, we delved into how a personal trainer for fitness coach can help their client manage negative self-talk (9:00). Lauren also goes into some of her own history with body image issues and what helped her out.

Finally, we give our top three peices of advice for someone who is looking to open up a gym, but is anxious about the process (17:11).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Please subscribe if you haven't already, and if you could leave us a review we'd be super grateful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:16</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 38: Is Working Out in the Early Morning a Bad Idea,  Neutral or Hollow Body for Core Training, and Dealing with Sciatica!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-38-is-working-out-in-the-early-morning-a-bad-idea-neutral-or-hollow-body-for-core-training-and-dealing-with-sciatica-3623db4ed1bfe8</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A quicker episode for you all today on this rainy Marathon Monday in Boston. 

In this episode, we cover if working out in the early morning (4 or 5am) a bad idea (2:58).

We also talk about the specifics of core training and the difference between maintaining a "neutral" spine vs. having a "hollow body" position. We talk about the benefits of both and when to apply them (7:03).

Lastly, we discuss an individual's experience with back pain - specifically sciatica. They've been doing a lot of self care and have been able to keep a lot of the symptoms at bay, but they still experience pain when lifting up their foot and flexing their hip (12:55).

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd really, really appreciate a review on iTunes - it helps us out a lot! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A quicker episode for you all today on this rainy Marathon Monday in Boston. 

In this episode, we cover if working out in the early morning (4 or 5am) a bad idea (2:58).

We also talk about the specifics of core training and the difference between maintaining a "neutral" spine vs. having a "hollow body" position. We talk about the benefits of both and when to apply them (7:03).

Lastly, we discuss an individual's experience with back pain - specifically sciatica. They've been doing a lot of self care and have been able to keep a lot of the symptoms at bay, but they still experience pain when lifting up their foot and flexing their hip (12:55).

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd really, really appreciate a review on iTunes - it helps us out a lot! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 38: Is Working Out in the Early Morning a Bad Idea,  Neutral or Hollow Body for Core Training, and Dealing with Sciatica!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A quicker episode for you all today on this rainy Marathon Monday in Boston. 

In this episode, we cover if working out in the early morning (4 or 5am) a bad idea (2:58).

We also talk about the specifics of core training and the difference between maintaining a "neutral" spine vs. having a "hollow body" position. We talk about the benefits of both and when to apply them (7:03).

Lastly, we discuss an individual's experience with back pain - specifically sciatica. They've been doing a lot of self care and have been able to keep a lot of the symptoms at bay, but they still experience pain when lifting up their foot and flexing their hip (12:55).

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd really, really appreciate a review on iTunes - it helps us out a lot! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A quicker episode for you all today on this rainy Marathon Monday in Boston. 

In this episode, we cover if working out in the early morning (4 or 5am) a bad idea (2:58).

We also talk about the specifics of core training and the difference between maintaining a "neutral" spine vs. having a "hollow body" position. We talk about the benefits of both and when to apply them (7:03).

Lastly, we discuss an individual's experience with back pain - specifically sciatica. They've been doing a lot of self care and have been able to keep a lot of the symptoms at bay, but they still experience pain when lifting up their foot and flexing their hip (12:55).

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd really, really appreciate a review on iTunes - it helps us out a lot! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:14</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 37: How Much Protein You Really Need, Portion Control When Going Out, Shoulder Pain, and Business Coaching!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-37-how-much-protein-you-really-need-portion-control-when-going-out-shoulder-pain-and-business-coaching-361ff390b0ae52</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! Four questions today on various topics! We delve into the topic of protein and how much you actually need (1:17).

We also cover some recommendations for how to approach eating out - specifically in regards to portion control at a tapas restaurant (6:16).

We also talk about shoulder pain and how rotator cuff exercises are not the end-all be-all when your shoulder is hurting (12:00).

Lastly, we discuss if we've have had any background in business or if we're "naturally" good at it. This one was a fun one to answer so stick around for that! (19:15)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you have a minute, we'd seriously appreciate a review on iTunes - it would mean a lot! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! Four questions today on various topics! We delve into the topic of protein and how much you actually need (1:17).

We also cover some recommendations for how to approach eating out - specifically in regards to portion control at a tapas restaurant (6:16).

We also talk about shoulder pain and how rotator cuff exercises are not the end-all be-all when your shoulder is hurting (12:00).

Lastly, we discuss if we've have had any background in business or if we're "naturally" good at it. This one was a fun one to answer so stick around for that! (19:15)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you have a minute, we'd seriously appreciate a review on iTunes - it would mean a lot! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 37: How Much Protein You Really Need, Portion Control When Going Out, Shoulder Pain, and Business Coaching!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! Four questions today on various topics! We delve into the topic of protein and how much you actually need (1:17).

We also cover some recommendations for how to approach eating out - specifically in regards to portion control at a tapas restaurant (6:16).

We also talk about shoulder pain and how rotator cuff exercises are not the end-all be-all when your shoulder is hurting (12:00).

Lastly, we discuss if we've have had any background in business or if we're "naturally" good at it. This one was a fun one to answer so stick around for that! (19:15)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you have a minute, we'd seriously appreciate a review on iTunes - it would mean a lot! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! Four questions today on various topics! We delve into the topic of protein and how much you actually need (1:17).

We also cover some recommendations for how to approach eating out - specifically in regards to portion control at a tapas restaurant (6:16).

We also talk about shoulder pain and how rotator cuff exercises are not the end-all be-all when your shoulder is hurting (12:00).

Lastly, we discuss if we've have had any background in business or if we're "naturally" good at it. This one was a fun one to answer so stick around for that! (19:15)

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you have a minute, we'd seriously appreciate a review on iTunes - it would mean a lot! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:25</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 36: How to Put Together Supersets, Can Kettlebells Be Your Sole Training Tool, and How Long it Takes to Pass Your Personal Trainer Certification!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 22:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-36-how-to-put-together-supersets-can-kettlebells-be-your-sole-training-tool-and-how-long-it-takes-to-pass-your-personal-trainer-certification-361e740b5cd5b0</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've a fun one for you today! We first dive into our mission that we most recently shared on Instagram, as well as our experience at a powerlifting meet with our Achieve Powerlifting team!

Then we cover exactly what "supersets" are and how to utilize them appropriately (9:41)!

We also discuss whether or not we think kettlebells can be the sole implement in a training program or if you should also include dumbbells and barbells (14:19).

Lastly, we go over how long it "should" take to pass your CPT (certified personal trainer exam) and the most important qualities of a good fitness coach (18:11)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please subscribe and review us on iTunes! Pretty please! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've a fun one for you today! We first dive into our mission that we most recently shared on Instagram, as well as our experience at a powerlifting meet with our Achieve Powerlifting team!

Then we cover exactly what "supersets" are and how to utilize them appropriately (9:41)!

We also discuss whether or not we think kettlebells can be the sole implement in a training program or if you should also include dumbbells and barbells (14:19).

Lastly, we go over how long it "should" take to pass your CPT (certified personal trainer exam) and the most important qualities of a good fitness coach (18:11)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please subscribe and review us on iTunes! Pretty please! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 36: How to Put Together Supersets, Can Kettlebells Be Your Sole Training Tool, and How Long it Takes to Pass Your Personal Trainer Certification!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've a fun one for you today! We first dive into our mission that we most recently shared on Instagram, as well as our experience at a powerlifting meet with our Achieve Powerlifting team!

Then we cover exactly what "supersets" are and how to utilize them appropriately (9:41)!

We also discuss whether or not we think kettlebells can be the sole implement in a training program or if you should also include dumbbells and barbells (14:19).

Lastly, we go over how long it "should" take to pass your CPT (certified personal trainer exam) and the most important qualities of a good fitness coach (18:11)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please subscribe and review us on iTunes! Pretty please! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've a fun one for you today! We first dive into our mission that we most recently shared on Instagram, as well as our experience at a powerlifting meet with our Achieve Powerlifting team!

Then we cover exactly what "supersets" are and how to utilize them appropriately (9:41)!

We also discuss whether or not we think kettlebells can be the sole implement in a training program or if you should also include dumbbells and barbells (14:19).

Lastly, we go over how long it "should" take to pass your CPT (certified personal trainer exam) and the most important qualities of a good fitness coach (18:11)!

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please subscribe and review us on iTunes! Pretty please! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:44</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 35: Calves and Ankle Mobility, Doctors Who Tell You to Stop Squatting, and How to Train When You Can't Hire a Coach!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2018 21:53:42 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-35-calves-and-ankle-mobility-doctors-who-tell-you-to-stop-squatting-and-how-to-train-when-you-cant-hire-a-coach-361a81c0ca97b0</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! All right, so we start off by chatting about an interesting observation Lauren has made while interacting with people on Instagram. We delve into what being "fit" looks like as well as how genetics plays the most important role in terms of what your body type will be like.

We also cover calf training and if/how it might limit your ankle mobility (9:32).

We also talk about squatting and knee pain, and how some doctors tell you to stop squatting altogether! (13:14).

Lastly, we cover how to go about putting together a workout program when you can't neccessarily avoid or find a good trainer/coach (19:37).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you find any value in these, we'd really appreciate if you took the time to leave us a review on iTunes! It helps us out a lot!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!
Lauren and Jason]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! All right, so we start off by chatting about an interesting observation Lauren has made while interacting with people on Instagram. We delve into what being "fit" looks like as well as how genetics plays the most important role in terms of what your body type will be like.

We also cover calf training and if/how it might limit your ankle mobility (9:32).

We also talk about squatting and knee pain, and how some doctors tell you to stop squatting altogether! (13:14).

Lastly, we cover how to go about putting together a workout program when you can't neccessarily avoid or find a good trainer/coach (19:37).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you find any value in these, we'd really appreciate if you took the time to leave us a review on iTunes! It helps us out a lot!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!
Lauren and Jason]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 35: Calves and Ankle Mobility, Doctors Who Tell You to Stop Squatting, and How to Train When You Can't Hire a Coach!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! All right, so we start off by chatting about an interesting observation Lauren has made while interacting with people on Instagram. We delve into what being "fit" looks like as well as how genetics plays the most important role in terms of what your body type will be like.

We also cover calf training and if/how it might limit your ankle mobility (9:32).

We also talk about squatting and knee pain, and how some doctors tell you to stop squatting altogether! (13:14).

Lastly, we cover how to go about putting together a workout program when you can't neccessarily avoid or find a good trainer/coach (19:37).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you find any value in these, we'd really appreciate if you took the time to leave us a review on iTunes! It helps us out a lot!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!
Lauren and Jason]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! All right, so we start off by chatting about an interesting observation Lauren has made while interacting with people on Instagram. We delve into what being "fit" looks like as well as how genetics plays the most important role in terms of what your body type will be like.

We also cover calf training and if/how it might limit your ankle mobility (9:32).

We also talk about squatting and knee pain, and how some doctors tell you to stop squatting altogether! (13:14).

Lastly, we cover how to go about putting together a workout program when you can't neccessarily avoid or find a good trainer/coach (19:37).

We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you find any value in these, we'd really appreciate if you took the time to leave us a review on iTunes! It helps us out a lot!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!
Lauren and Jason]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:32</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 34: Training Through Pregnancy, Bulgarian Split Squats, Muscles Knots/Adhesions, and a Special Announcement!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2018 20:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-34-training-through-pregnancy-bulgarian-split-squats-muscles-knotsadhesions-and-a-special-announcement-3618e1b2c1e962</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Soooooo, Lauren is 13.5 weeks pregnant! We're super excited to finally share the news with you all - 3+ months is a loooong way to go without telling anyone some of the biggest news of your life!

Anyways, we announced the news on social media today and of course one of the first questions we received was about how to train through pregnancy (2:36)! We actually had an episode previously (episode 3!) that really delved into the specifics and you can find that here:

[https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/359a28c4cc9e1c/](http://)

However, we touched a little bit more on the mental side of things and think both episodes should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect when training through a pregnancy! 

We also talked about Bulgarian or Rear Foot Elevated Split Squats and what to do if you're cramping in your back leg (11:52).

We also cover what muscle knots/adhesions are, where they come from, and how to get rid of them (14:19).

Finally, we recommend our favorite fitness and business books (20:17)!

We hope this episode provided you with some good information! If it did, we'd love for you to leave an iTunes review - we read everyone and really appreciate it! 

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Soooooo, Lauren is 13.5 weeks pregnant! We're super excited to finally share the news with you all - 3+ months is a loooong way to go without telling anyone some of the biggest news of your life!

Anyways, we announced the news on social media today and of course one of the first questions we received was about how to train through pregnancy (2:36)! We actually had an episode previously (episode 3!) that really delved into the specifics and you can find that here:

[https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/359a28c4cc9e1c/](http://)

However, we touched a little bit more on the mental side of things and think both episodes should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect when training through a pregnancy! 

We also talked about Bulgarian or Rear Foot Elevated Split Squats and what to do if you're cramping in your back leg (11:52).

We also cover what muscle knots/adhesions are, where they come from, and how to get rid of them (14:19).

Finally, we recommend our favorite fitness and business books (20:17)!

We hope this episode provided you with some good information! If it did, we'd love for you to leave an iTunes review - we read everyone and really appreciate it! 

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 34: Training Through Pregnancy, Bulgarian Split Squats, Muscles Knots/Adhesions, and a Special Announcement!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Soooooo, Lauren is 13.5 weeks pregnant! We're super excited to finally share the news with you all - 3+ months is a loooong way to go without telling anyone some of the biggest news of your life!

Anyways, we announced the news on social media today and of course one of the first questions we received was about how to train through pregnancy (2:36)! We actually had an episode previously (episode 3!) that really delved into the specifics and you can find that here:

[https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/359a28c4cc9e1c/](http://)

However, we touched a little bit more on the mental side of things and think both episodes should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect when training through a pregnancy! 

We also talked about Bulgarian or Rear Foot Elevated Split Squats and what to do if you're cramping in your back leg (11:52).

We also cover what muscle knots/adhesions are, where they come from, and how to get rid of them (14:19).

Finally, we recommend our favorite fitness and business books (20:17)!

We hope this episode provided you with some good information! If it did, we'd love for you to leave an iTunes review - we read everyone and really appreciate it! 

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Soooooo, Lauren is 13.5 weeks pregnant! We're super excited to finally share the news with you all - 3+ months is a loooong way to go without telling anyone some of the biggest news of your life!

Anyways, we announced the news on social media today and of course one of the first questions we received was about how to train through pregnancy (2:36)! We actually had an episode previously (episode 3!) that really delved into the specifics and you can find that here:

[https://achievingfitness.podiant.co/e/359a28c4cc9e1c/](http://)

However, we touched a little bit more on the mental side of things and think both episodes should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect when training through a pregnancy! 

We also talked about Bulgarian or Rear Foot Elevated Split Squats and what to do if you're cramping in your back leg (11:52).

We also cover what muscle knots/adhesions are, where they come from, and how to get rid of them (14:19).

Finally, we recommend our favorite fitness and business books (20:17)!

We hope this episode provided you with some good information! If it did, we'd love for you to leave an iTunes review - we read everyone and really appreciate it! 

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Jason and Lauren]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:23</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 33: Lower Back Friendly Ab Exercises, Fitness and Nutrition as a New Parent, and Becoming a Personal Trainer When It's Not Your Major!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:46:13 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-33-lower-back-friendly-ab-exercises-fitness-and-nutrition-as-a-new-parent-and-becoming-a-personal-trainer-when-its-not-your-major-361501102726a0</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got some good questions in today! The first one was asking about what "ab" exercises were good for someone with a "bad back". The question depends quite a bit on each individual person, but we gave the best answer we could (2:34)!

Next up, we received a question from a new parent who asked where to start back up on a fitness and nutrition routine (6:15).

Lastly, we discuss whether or not we think you need a kinesiology/exercise physiology degree to pursue a career in personal training. We also cover how to go about starting a PT gig!

Thanks so much for listening and special thanks to MaxineLG, c00k1k10, and loverboi09 for leaving some awesome review on iTunes!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!
Lauren and Jason]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got some good questions in today! The first one was asking about what "ab" exercises were good for someone with a "bad back". The question depends quite a bit on each individual person, but we gave the best answer we could (2:34)!

Next up, we received a question from a new parent who asked where to start back up on a fitness and nutrition routine (6:15).

Lastly, we discuss whether or not we think you need a kinesiology/exercise physiology degree to pursue a career in personal training. We also cover how to go about starting a PT gig!

Thanks so much for listening and special thanks to MaxineLG, c00k1k10, and loverboi09 for leaving some awesome review on iTunes!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!
Lauren and Jason]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 33: Lower Back Friendly Ab Exercises, Fitness and Nutrition as a New Parent, and Becoming a Personal Trainer When It's Not Your Major!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got some good questions in today! The first one was asking about what "ab" exercises were good for someone with a "bad back". The question depends quite a bit on each individual person, but we gave the best answer we could (2:34)!

Next up, we received a question from a new parent who asked where to start back up on a fitness and nutrition routine (6:15).

Lastly, we discuss whether or not we think you need a kinesiology/exercise physiology degree to pursue a career in personal training. We also cover how to go about starting a PT gig!

Thanks so much for listening and special thanks to MaxineLG, c00k1k10, and loverboi09 for leaving some awesome review on iTunes!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!
Lauren and Jason]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got some good questions in today! The first one was asking about what "ab" exercises were good for someone with a "bad back". The question depends quite a bit on each individual person, but we gave the best answer we could (2:34)!

Next up, we received a question from a new parent who asked where to start back up on a fitness and nutrition routine (6:15).

Lastly, we discuss whether or not we think you need a kinesiology/exercise physiology degree to pursue a career in personal training. We also cover how to go about starting a PT gig!

Thanks so much for listening and special thanks to MaxineLG, c00k1k10, and loverboi09 for leaving some awesome review on iTunes!

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!
Lauren and Jason]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:47</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve32: Creatine for Women, IT Band Pain, and Fitness Information Overload for Coaches!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 21:23:41 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve32-creatine-for-women-it-band-pain-and-fitness-information-overload-for-coaches-36136bac79d870</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another fun episode for you today! In this one we go over whether or not we recommend creatine for women looking to gain lean muscle mass (2:31).

We also talk about our thoughts on the IT Band and if it's even possible to stretch it, and how we'd recommend training if you have IT Band pain as a runner - or a lifter for that matter (5:11)!

We also cover fitness information overload as a personal trainer/fitness coach, and where to begin sorting through all of the information available (10:42).

Lastly, we answer two rapid-fire questions (17:11) on how to set up the Leg Press machine optimally as well as how to address wrist pain during lat pulldowns. The wrist stretch video we talk about is here: 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go&amp;t=2s](http://)

Also, final shoutout about our April Kickstart challenge! Registration ends this Wednesday - for more information check out this link:

[https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge](http://)

We hope this episode helped you out! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another fun episode for you today! In this one we go over whether or not we recommend creatine for women looking to gain lean muscle mass (2:31).

We also talk about our thoughts on the IT Band and if it's even possible to stretch it, and how we'd recommend training if you have IT Band pain as a runner - or a lifter for that matter (5:11)!

We also cover fitness information overload as a personal trainer/fitness coach, and where to begin sorting through all of the information available (10:42).

Lastly, we answer two rapid-fire questions (17:11) on how to set up the Leg Press machine optimally as well as how to address wrist pain during lat pulldowns. The wrist stretch video we talk about is here: 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go&t=2s](http://)

Also, final shoutout about our April Kickstart challenge! Registration ends this Wednesday - for more information check out this link:

[https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge](http://)

We hope this episode helped you out! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve32: Creatine for Women, IT Band Pain, and Fitness Information Overload for Coaches!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another fun episode for you today! In this one we go over whether or not we recommend creatine for women looking to gain lean muscle mass (2:31).

We also talk about our thoughts on the IT Band and if it's even possible to stretch it, and how we'd recommend training if you have IT Band pain as a runner - or a lifter for that matter (5:11)!

We also cover fitness information overload as a personal trainer/fitness coach, and where to begin sorting through all of the information available (10:42).

Lastly, we answer two rapid-fire questions (17:11) on how to set up the Leg Press machine optimally as well as how to address wrist pain during lat pulldowns. The wrist stretch video we talk about is here: 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go&amp;t=2s](http://)

Also, final shoutout about our April Kickstart challenge! Registration ends this Wednesday - for more information check out this link:

[https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge](http://)

We hope this episode helped you out! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Another fun episode for you today! In this one we go over whether or not we recommend creatine for women looking to gain lean muscle mass (2:31).

We also talk about our thoughts on the IT Band and if it's even possible to stretch it, and how we'd recommend training if you have IT Band pain as a runner - or a lifter for that matter (5:11)!

We also cover fitness information overload as a personal trainer/fitness coach, and where to begin sorting through all of the information available (10:42).

Lastly, we answer two rapid-fire questions (17:11) on how to set up the Leg Press machine optimally as well as how to address wrist pain during lat pulldowns. The wrist stretch video we talk about is here: 

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grl61Eym9go&t=2s](http://)

Also, final shoutout about our April Kickstart challenge! Registration ends this Wednesday - for more information check out this link:

[https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge](http://)

We hope this episode helped you out! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:21:40</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 31: Dealing with Hunger, Getting Your Glutes to Fire, and Avoiding Personal Trainer Burnout!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-31-dealing-with-hunger-getting-your-glutes-to-fire-and-avoiding-personal-trainer-burnout-360f72d65a63de</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers? We've got another great episode for you today! We touch upon why we often don't wear shoes while we workout.

We also discuss how to deal with hunger when going on a calorie restricted diet (4:06).

We cover exactly how to get your glutes to fire if you're having difficulty activating them during squats/lunges/deadlifts/etc. (11:16).

Finally, we talk about the career of personal training, and how to avoid the burnout that plagues so many fitness coaches! (16:06)

P.S Here's the link to our Spring Kickstart Challenge (again, not a weight loss challenge!) that starts on April 2nd. It lasts for 28 days and registration ends this coming Monday, the 26th!

[https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge](http://)

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers? We've got another great episode for you today! We touch upon why we often don't wear shoes while we workout.

We also discuss how to deal with hunger when going on a calorie restricted diet (4:06).

We cover exactly how to get your glutes to fire if you're having difficulty activating them during squats/lunges/deadlifts/etc. (11:16).

Finally, we talk about the career of personal training, and how to avoid the burnout that plagues so many fitness coaches! (16:06)

P.S Here's the link to our Spring Kickstart Challenge (again, not a weight loss challenge!) that starts on April 2nd. It lasts for 28 days and registration ends this coming Monday, the 26th!

[https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge](http://)

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 31: Dealing with Hunger, Getting Your Glutes to Fire, and Avoiding Personal Trainer Burnout!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers? We've got another great episode for you today! We touch upon why we often don't wear shoes while we workout.

We also discuss how to deal with hunger when going on a calorie restricted diet (4:06).

We cover exactly how to get your glutes to fire if you're having difficulty activating them during squats/lunges/deadlifts/etc. (11:16).

Finally, we talk about the career of personal training, and how to avoid the burnout that plagues so many fitness coaches! (16:06)

P.S Here's the link to our Spring Kickstart Challenge (again, not a weight loss challenge!) that starts on April 2nd. It lasts for 28 days and registration ends this coming Monday, the 26th!

[https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge](http://)

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers? We've got another great episode for you today! We touch upon why we often don't wear shoes while we workout.

We also discuss how to deal with hunger when going on a calorie restricted diet (4:06).

We cover exactly how to get your glutes to fire if you're having difficulty activating them during squats/lunges/deadlifts/etc. (11:16).

Finally, we talk about the career of personal training, and how to avoid the burnout that plagues so many fitness coaches! (16:06)

P.S Here's the link to our Spring Kickstart Challenge (again, not a weight loss challenge!) that starts on April 2nd. It lasts for 28 days and registration ends this coming Monday, the 26th!

[https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge](http://)

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:44</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 30: Home Workouts, Box Squats, Keep it Professional with Your Clients, and Jason's Camera Gear!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 22:03:07 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-30-home-workouts-box-squats-keep-it-professional-with-your-clients-and-jasons-camera-gear-360df0ff6dfb2c</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Episode 30! We've got some tips for you today to cover what equipment you would need for a home gym as well as how to put together a home workout program (4:12).

We also go over the pros and cons of Box Squatting - what the exercise is, who it's for, and if we recommend them to the general population (13:50).

The next two questions are primarily personal trainer/fitness coach focused:

We talk about how to develop a close relationship with your personal training clients and gym members without crossing that professional line (16:30).

Lastly, we discuss our thoughts on camera gear and what should be prioritized in social media (21:06). My camera currently is a Canon 80D, Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Lens, and a Rode VideoMic Pro. In the past, I have recommended a Canon Rebel T7i, Tokina 11-16mm lens, and a Rode VideoMic Go for newer users. For brand new people who just want a point and shoot the Canon G7x or the Sony RX100 Mark IV are incredible cameras in a compact setting.

We hope this video helped you out! Please send in any questions via DM to @achievefitnessboston on Instagram and please, please, please leave us a review on iTunes - we'd really appreciate it :)

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Episode 30! We've got some tips for you today to cover what equipment you would need for a home gym as well as how to put together a home workout program (4:12).

We also go over the pros and cons of Box Squatting - what the exercise is, who it's for, and if we recommend them to the general population (13:50).

The next two questions are primarily personal trainer/fitness coach focused:

We talk about how to develop a close relationship with your personal training clients and gym members without crossing that professional line (16:30).

Lastly, we discuss our thoughts on camera gear and what should be prioritized in social media (21:06). My camera currently is a Canon 80D, Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Lens, and a Rode VideoMic Pro. In the past, I have recommended a Canon Rebel T7i, Tokina 11-16mm lens, and a Rode VideoMic Go for newer users. For brand new people who just want a point and shoot the Canon G7x or the Sony RX100 Mark IV are incredible cameras in a compact setting.

We hope this video helped you out! Please send in any questions via DM to @achievefitnessboston on Instagram and please, please, please leave us a review on iTunes - we'd really appreciate it :)

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 30: Home Workouts, Box Squats, Keep it Professional with Your Clients, and Jason's Camera Gear!]]>
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We also go over the pros and cons of Box Squatting - what the exercise is, who it's for, and if we recommend them to the general population (13:50).

The next two questions are primarily personal trainer/fitness coach focused:

We talk about how to develop a close relationship with your personal training clients and gym members without crossing that professional line (16:30).

Lastly, we discuss our thoughts on camera gear and what should be prioritized in social media (21:06). My camera currently is a Canon 80D, Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Lens, and a Rode VideoMic Pro. In the past, I have recommended a Canon Rebel T7i, Tokina 11-16mm lens, and a Rode VideoMic Go for newer users. For brand new people who just want a point and shoot the Canon G7x or the Sony RX100 Mark IV are incredible cameras in a compact setting.

We hope this video helped you out! Please send in any questions via DM to @achievefitnessboston on Instagram and please, please, please leave us a review on iTunes - we'd really appreciate it :)

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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We also go over the pros and cons of Box Squatting - what the exercise is, who it's for, and if we recommend them to the general population (13:50).

The next two questions are primarily personal trainer/fitness coach focused:

We talk about how to develop a close relationship with your personal training clients and gym members without crossing that professional line (16:30).

Lastly, we discuss our thoughts on camera gear and what should be prioritized in social media (21:06). My camera currently is a Canon 80D, Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Lens, and a Rode VideoMic Pro. In the past, I have recommended a Canon Rebel T7i, Tokina 11-16mm lens, and a Rode VideoMic Go for newer users. For brand new people who just want a point and shoot the Canon G7x or the Sony RX100 Mark IV are incredible cameras in a compact setting.

We hope this video helped you out! Please send in any questions via DM to @achievefitnessboston on Instagram and please, please, please leave us a review on iTunes - we'd really appreciate it :)

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:07</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 29: All About Running a Fitness Business!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A mega episode for you today for all you fitness coaches, gym owners, and clinic owners out there! We get a TON of business questions and requests for consultations out there so we decided to give you a full episode on all things fitness business!

Lauren and I cover our top 3 marketing strategies as well as our thoughts on how to best spread your message and brand on social media!

Having said that, we also talked at length about how "lead-gen" and "marketing" and "social media" are all super "sexy" topics to talk about and focus on; however, these are all moot points if your client or member experience is not up to snuff. Four books we referenced to help out with this are: Raving Fans, The Starbucks Experience, The Nordstrom Way, and Delivering Happiness.

Finally, while this is a great starting point, we couldn't possibly cover everything we wanted to in detail. If you're looking for more contextual or individualized advice, please DM us on Instagram @achievefitnessboston for more information on our business consults or you can check this link:

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/60-minute-phone-consultation

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A mega episode for you today for all you fitness coaches, gym owners, and clinic owners out there! We get a TON of business questions and requests for consultations out there so we decided to give you a full episode on all things fitness business!

Lauren and I cover our top 3 marketing strategies as well as our thoughts on how to best spread your message and brand on social media!

Having said that, we also talked at length about how "lead-gen" and "marketing" and "social media" are all super "sexy" topics to talk about and focus on; however, these are all moot points if your client or member experience is not up to snuff. Four books we referenced to help out with this are: Raving Fans, The Starbucks Experience, The Nordstrom Way, and Delivering Happiness.

Finally, while this is a great starting point, we couldn't possibly cover everything we wanted to in detail. If you're looking for more contextual or individualized advice, please DM us on Instagram @achievefitnessboston for more information on our business consults or you can check this link:

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/60-minute-phone-consultation

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 29: All About Running a Fitness Business!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! A mega episode for you today for all you fitness coaches, gym owners, and clinic owners out there! We get a TON of business questions and requests for consultations out there so we decided to give you a full episode on all things fitness business!

Lauren and I cover our top 3 marketing strategies as well as our thoughts on how to best spread your message and brand on social media!

Having said that, we also talked at length about how "lead-gen" and "marketing" and "social media" are all super "sexy" topics to talk about and focus on; however, these are all moot points if your client or member experience is not up to snuff. Four books we referenced to help out with this are: Raving Fans, The Starbucks Experience, The Nordstrom Way, and Delivering Happiness.

Finally, while this is a great starting point, we couldn't possibly cover everything we wanted to in detail. If you're looking for more contextual or individualized advice, please DM us on Instagram @achievefitnessboston for more information on our business consults or you can check this link:

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/60-minute-phone-consultation

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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Lauren and I cover our top 3 marketing strategies as well as our thoughts on how to best spread your message and brand on social media!

Having said that, we also talked at length about how "lead-gen" and "marketing" and "social media" are all super "sexy" topics to talk about and focus on; however, these are all moot points if your client or member experience is not up to snuff. Four books we referenced to help out with this are: Raving Fans, The Starbucks Experience, The Nordstrom Way, and Delivering Happiness.

Finally, while this is a great starting point, we couldn't possibly cover everything we wanted to in detail. If you're looking for more contextual or individualized advice, please DM us on Instagram @achievefitnessboston for more information on our business consults or you can check this link:

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/60-minute-phone-consultation

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 28: Whole30 and Intermittent Fasting, Realistic Goal Setting, and Our Favorite Fitness Expos for 2018!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Fun episode for you all today along with a couple funny stories about Lauren when she tried Intermittent Fasting ;).

Today, we delve in to the Whole30 and other restrictive, "elimination" style diets (2:34)

We also cover realistic goal setting and how we approach it with our members (8:29)

Lastly, we discuss FRC by Andrea Spina and our favorite fitness expos (performbetter.com) for the year...(15:28)

We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason

P.S:

We're super excited to announce a workshop we're putting on with our coaches - it's called Fit101. There's just so much information, especially misinformation, out there regarding health, fitness, and nutrition that it can be really overwhelming to know where to start. We know exactly what works in real life, because we actually work with people on a daily basis! We have a gym with 250 members, and we will show you the same principles and concepts we discuss with them on a daily basis. You can check it out with the link below - make sure to sign up before the early bird deadline ends on March 15th!

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/fit-101-workshop]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Fun episode for you all today along with a couple funny stories about Lauren when she tried Intermittent Fasting ;).

Today, we delve in to the Whole30 and other restrictive, "elimination" style diets (2:34)

We also cover realistic goal setting and how we approach it with our members (8:29)

Lastly, we discuss FRC by Andrea Spina and our favorite fitness expos (performbetter.com) for the year...(15:28)

We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason

P.S:

We're super excited to announce a workshop we're putting on with our coaches - it's called Fit101. There's just so much information, especially misinformation, out there regarding health, fitness, and nutrition that it can be really overwhelming to know where to start. We know exactly what works in real life, because we actually work with people on a daily basis! We have a gym with 250 members, and we will show you the same principles and concepts we discuss with them on a daily basis. You can check it out with the link below - make sure to sign up before the early bird deadline ends on March 15th!

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/fit-101-workshop]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! Fun episode for you all today along with a couple funny stories about Lauren when she tried Intermittent Fasting ;).

Today, we delve in to the Whole30 and other restrictive, "elimination" style diets (2:34)

We also cover realistic goal setting and how we approach it with our members (8:29)

Lastly, we discuss FRC by Andrea Spina and our favorite fitness expos (performbetter.com) for the year...(15:28)

We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason

P.S:

We're super excited to announce a workshop we're putting on with our coaches - it's called Fit101. There's just so much information, especially misinformation, out there regarding health, fitness, and nutrition that it can be really overwhelming to know where to start. We know exactly what works in real life, because we actually work with people on a daily basis! We have a gym with 250 members, and we will show you the same principles and concepts we discuss with them on a daily basis. You can check it out with the link below - make sure to sign up before the early bird deadline ends on March 15th!

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Today, we delve in to the Whole30 and other restrictive, "elimination" style diets (2:34)

We also cover realistic goal setting and how we approach it with our members (8:29)

Lastly, we discuss FRC by Andrea Spina and our favorite fitness expos (performbetter.com) for the year...(15:28)

We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason

P.S:

We're super excited to announce a workshop we're putting on with our coaches - it's called Fit101. There's just so much information, especially misinformation, out there regarding health, fitness, and nutrition that it can be really overwhelming to know where to start. We know exactly what works in real life, because we actually work with people on a daily basis! We have a gym with 250 members, and we will show you the same principles and concepts we discuss with them on a daily basis. You can check it out with the link below - make sure to sign up before the early bird deadline ends on March 15th!

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/fit-101-workshop]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 27: How to Continue Your Workouts Without Your Coach, Weight Lifting Belts, StrongFirst, and A Special Workshop Announcement!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 22:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! We're super excited to announce a workshop we're putting on with our coaches - it's called Fit101. There's just so much information, especially misinformation, out there regarding health, fitness, and nutrition that it can be really overwhelming to know where to start. We know exactly what works in real life, because we actually work with people on a daily basis! We have a gym with 250 members, and we will show you the same principles and concepts we discuss with them on a daily basis. You can check it out with the link below - make sure to sign up before the early bird deadline ends on March 15th!

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/fit-101-workshop

In this episode we also discuss how to continue on with a workout routine if you move on from your gym or fitness coach/personal trainer (2:48). It can be pretty itimidating to move on alone so we discuss some strategies to alleviate the process!

We also cover our thoughts on how to breathe while squatting/deadlifting and if we recommend weight belts or not (10:21).

Lastly, we talk about the StrongFirst certification and whether or not it is complementary or a competing ideology to a CPT or CSCS certification (18:51).

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, make sure to subscribe to us! Also, we'd really appreciate a review if you ever get a moment - it would seriously help us out! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! We're super excited to announce a workshop we're putting on with our coaches - it's called Fit101. There's just so much information, especially misinformation, out there regarding health, fitness, and nutrition that it can be really overwhelming to know where to start. We know exactly what works in real life, because we actually work with people on a daily basis! We have a gym with 250 members, and we will show you the same principles and concepts we discuss with them on a daily basis. You can check it out with the link below - make sure to sign up before the early bird deadline ends on March 15th!

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/fit-101-workshop

In this episode we also discuss how to continue on with a workout routine if you move on from your gym or fitness coach/personal trainer (2:48). It can be pretty itimidating to move on alone so we discuss some strategies to alleviate the process!

We also cover our thoughts on how to breathe while squatting/deadlifting and if we recommend weight belts or not (10:21).

Lastly, we talk about the StrongFirst certification and whether or not it is complementary or a competing ideology to a CPT or CSCS certification (18:51).

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, make sure to subscribe to us! Also, we'd really appreciate a review if you ever get a moment - it would seriously help us out! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 27: How to Continue Your Workouts Without Your Coach, Weight Lifting Belts, StrongFirst, and A Special Workshop Announcement!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! We're super excited to announce a workshop we're putting on with our coaches - it's called Fit101. There's just so much information, especially misinformation, out there regarding health, fitness, and nutrition that it can be really overwhelming to know where to start. We know exactly what works in real life, because we actually work with people on a daily basis! We have a gym with 250 members, and we will show you the same principles and concepts we discuss with them on a daily basis. You can check it out with the link below - make sure to sign up before the early bird deadline ends on March 15th!

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/fit-101-workshop

In this episode we also discuss how to continue on with a workout routine if you move on from your gym or fitness coach/personal trainer (2:48). It can be pretty itimidating to move on alone so we discuss some strategies to alleviate the process!

We also cover our thoughts on how to breathe while squatting/deadlifting and if we recommend weight belts or not (10:21).

Lastly, we talk about the StrongFirst certification and whether or not it is complementary or a competing ideology to a CPT or CSCS certification (18:51).

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, make sure to subscribe to us! Also, we'd really appreciate a review if you ever get a moment - it would seriously help us out! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers! We're super excited to announce a workshop we're putting on with our coaches - it's called Fit101. There's just so much information, especially misinformation, out there regarding health, fitness, and nutrition that it can be really overwhelming to know where to start. We know exactly what works in real life, because we actually work with people on a daily basis! We have a gym with 250 members, and we will show you the same principles and concepts we discuss with them on a daily basis. You can check it out with the link below - make sure to sign up before the early bird deadline ends on March 15th!

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/fit-101-workshop

In this episode we also discuss how to continue on with a workout routine if you move on from your gym or fitness coach/personal trainer (2:48). It can be pretty itimidating to move on alone so we discuss some strategies to alleviate the process!

We also cover our thoughts on how to breathe while squatting/deadlifting and if we recommend weight belts or not (10:21).

Lastly, we talk about the StrongFirst certification and whether or not it is complementary or a competing ideology to a CPT or CSCS certification (18:51).

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, make sure to subscribe to us! Also, we'd really appreciate a review if you ever get a moment - it would seriously help us out! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!

Lauren and Jason]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 26: How to Overcome Weight Room Intimidation, How to Put Together a Workout Program, What to Charge when Starting Out as a New Trainer!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 20:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a great episode lined up for you today! The first topic is about how to overcome weight room intimidation. A lot of people are now understanding that strength training and lifting weights are really beneficial, but intimidation and fear of judgement are what holds them back from actually committing to hitting the gym. We discuss some strategies to help you out!

We also take cover how to create your own workout program. While we could talk for a week straight on all things programming, this will give you a great starting point.

Lastly, we discuss what you should charge, if anything, when you're first starting out as a new personal trainer or fitness coach.

We also announce a new workshop we're holding called Fit101! This will be an in-house workshop where we take a deep dive into what we teach to our members at Achieve, and give you all the tools you need to succeed on your fitness journey. We're super excited for this because we will be running it with our whole team of coaches, and it will be the first official workshop of our own that we've put on as a gym. It's sure to be a special experience so don't miss out! We'll be posting it soon so keep a look out! 

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a great episode lined up for you today! The first topic is about how to overcome weight room intimidation. A lot of people are now understanding that strength training and lifting weights are really beneficial, but intimidation and fear of judgement are what holds them back from actually committing to hitting the gym. We discuss some strategies to help you out!

We also take cover how to create your own workout program. While we could talk for a week straight on all things programming, this will give you a great starting point.

Lastly, we discuss what you should charge, if anything, when you're first starting out as a new personal trainer or fitness coach.

We also announce a new workshop we're holding called Fit101! This will be an in-house workshop where we take a deep dive into what we teach to our members at Achieve, and give you all the tools you need to succeed on your fitness journey. We're super excited for this because we will be running it with our whole team of coaches, and it will be the first official workshop of our own that we've put on as a gym. It's sure to be a special experience so don't miss out! We'll be posting it soon so keep a look out! 

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 26: How to Overcome Weight Room Intimidation, How to Put Together a Workout Program, What to Charge when Starting Out as a New Trainer!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a great episode lined up for you today! The first topic is about how to overcome weight room intimidation. A lot of people are now understanding that strength training and lifting weights are really beneficial, but intimidation and fear of judgement are what holds them back from actually committing to hitting the gym. We discuss some strategies to help you out!

We also take cover how to create your own workout program. While we could talk for a week straight on all things programming, this will give you a great starting point.

Lastly, we discuss what you should charge, if anything, when you're first starting out as a new personal trainer or fitness coach.

We also announce a new workshop we're holding called Fit101! This will be an in-house workshop where we take a deep dive into what we teach to our members at Achieve, and give you all the tools you need to succeed on your fitness journey. We're super excited for this because we will be running it with our whole team of coaches, and it will be the first official workshop of our own that we've put on as a gym. It's sure to be a special experience so don't miss out! We'll be posting it soon so keep a look out! 

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We've got a great episode lined up for you today! The first topic is about how to overcome weight room intimidation. A lot of people are now understanding that strength training and lifting weights are really beneficial, but intimidation and fear of judgement are what holds them back from actually committing to hitting the gym. We discuss some strategies to help you out!

We also take cover how to create your own workout program. While we could talk for a week straight on all things programming, this will give you a great starting point.

Lastly, we discuss what you should charge, if anything, when you're first starting out as a new personal trainer or fitness coach.

We also announce a new workshop we're holding called Fit101! This will be an in-house workshop where we take a deep dive into what we teach to our members at Achieve, and give you all the tools you need to succeed on your fitness journey. We're super excited for this because we will be running it with our whole team of coaches, and it will be the first official workshop of our own that we've put on as a gym. It's sure to be a special experience so don't miss out! We'll be posting it soon so keep a look out! 

Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:22</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 25: Working Around an Injury, How to Develop Lean Muscle Mass, and our Thoughts on a Push/Pull/Lower Body Program!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 23:05:17 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-25-working-around-an-injury-how-to-develop-lean-muscle-mass-and-our-thoughts-on-a-pushpulllower-body-program-35ff0cf23cb054</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover how you should go about working around an injury. We also go over some general programs you could follow to develop lean muscle mass. Finally, we discuss our thoughts on a push/pull/legs program and if it fits within the context of a "bulking" phase.

Please send in any other questions you have via DM @achievefitnessboston on Instagram. We'd also love to have you join our 28 Day Spring Kickstart Challenge if you live nearby (https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge) - it starts on April 2nd.

We'd also really appreciate it if you left us a review on itunes - it helps us out a ton! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover how you should go about working around an injury. We also go over some general programs you could follow to develop lean muscle mass. Finally, we discuss our thoughts on a push/pull/legs program and if it fits within the context of a "bulking" phase.

Please send in any other questions you have via DM @achievefitnessboston on Instagram. We'd also love to have you join our 28 Day Spring Kickstart Challenge if you live nearby (https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge) - it starts on April 2nd.

We'd also really appreciate it if you left us a review on itunes - it helps us out a ton! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 25: Working Around an Injury, How to Develop Lean Muscle Mass, and our Thoughts on a Push/Pull/Lower Body Program!]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover how you should go about working around an injury. We also go over some general programs you could follow to develop lean muscle mass. Finally, we discuss our thoughts on a push/pull/legs program and if it fits within the context of a "bulking" phase.

Please send in any other questions you have via DM @achievefitnessboston on Instagram. We'd also love to have you join our 28 Day Spring Kickstart Challenge if you live nearby (https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge) - it starts on April 2nd.

We'd also really appreciate it if you left us a review on itunes - it helps us out a ton! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5659dd952f2-81769408/miZM1FoZgFAIpfYIcG4wNob3aXczt7FTzWYGp3Cc.mp3" length="14343189"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover how you should go about working around an injury. We also go over some general programs you could follow to develop lean muscle mass. Finally, we discuss our thoughts on a push/pull/legs program and if it fits within the context of a "bulking" phase.

Please send in any other questions you have via DM @achievefitnessboston on Instagram. We'd also love to have you join our 28 Day Spring Kickstart Challenge if you live nearby (https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/spring-kick-start-challenge) - it starts on April 2nd.

We'd also really appreciate it if you left us a review on itunes - it helps us out a ton! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:10</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 24: Soreness After Exercise, Fitness Trackers, Differences in Types of Stretches, and 6 Week Fitness Challenges!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-24-soreness-after-exercise-fitness-trackers-differences-in-types-of-stretches-and-6-week-fitness-challenges-35fd83d82b957c</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover whether or not soreness is an indicator of a good workout. We also discuss fitness trackers and wearables like Fitbits and Apple watches. We also go over the differences in dynamic, static, and weighted stretches and how you should go about approaching each one. Finally, we talk about 6 week challenges and how we approach them at our gym, and our recommendations for marketing them for your fitness studio!

We hope this video helped you out! Please send in any other podcast questions by DMing us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram. Also, make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel for more comprehensive video information! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover whether or not soreness is an indicator of a good workout. We also discuss fitness trackers and wearables like Fitbits and Apple watches. We also go over the differences in dynamic, static, and weighted stretches and how you should go about approaching each one. Finally, we talk about 6 week challenges and how we approach them at our gym, and our recommendations for marketing them for your fitness studio!

We hope this video helped you out! Please send in any other podcast questions by DMing us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram. Also, make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel for more comprehensive video information! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 24: Soreness After Exercise, Fitness Trackers, Differences in Types of Stretches, and 6 Week Fitness Challenges!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover whether or not soreness is an indicator of a good workout. We also discuss fitness trackers and wearables like Fitbits and Apple watches. We also go over the differences in dynamic, static, and weighted stretches and how you should go about approaching each one. Finally, we talk about 6 week challenges and how we approach them at our gym, and our recommendations for marketing them for your fitness studio!

We hope this video helped you out! Please send in any other podcast questions by DMing us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram. Also, make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel for more comprehensive video information! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5659dd952f2-81769408/9LzRQQmc8LYzP3uWaDi6kkHcarB5TVR9LFO2sX7k.mp3" length="14574478"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we cover whether or not soreness is an indicator of a good workout. We also discuss fitness trackers and wearables like Fitbits and Apple watches. We also go over the differences in dynamic, static, and weighted stretches and how you should go about approaching each one. Finally, we talk about 6 week challenges and how we approach them at our gym, and our recommendations for marketing them for your fitness studio!

We hope this video helped you out! Please send in any other podcast questions by DMing us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram. Also, make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel for more comprehensive video information! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:30</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 23: Barefoot Training, Improving Ankle Mobility, How to Gain Mass/Lean Muscle, and What We're Learning!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-23-barefoot-training-improving-ankle-mobility-how-to-gain-masslean-muscle-and-what-were-learning-35f99050531a0e</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-23-barefoot-training-improving-ankle-mobility-how-to-gain-masslean-muscle-and-what-were-learning-35f99050531a0e</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episde is jam packed with answers! We address why suddenly everyone seems to be barefoot training and what the benefits to minimal footwear are while lifting. We also cover whether or not you can lift the same muscle group multiple days in a row. We also discuss how to GAIN weight and lean muscle mass.Lastly, we address a question that asks what we're learning on a daily basis!

Thank you so much for all of your questions! Please DM us more @achievefitnessboston on Instagram! Also, we'd really appreciate a review on itunes if you ever get the chance! Until next time, Peace, Love, Muscles!

Love,
Lauren and Jason]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episde is jam packed with answers! We address why suddenly everyone seems to be barefoot training and what the benefits to minimal footwear are while lifting. We also cover whether or not you can lift the same muscle group multiple days in a row. We also discuss how to GAIN weight and lean muscle mass.Lastly, we address a question that asks what we're learning on a daily basis!

Thank you so much for all of your questions! Please DM us more @achievefitnessboston on Instagram! Also, we'd really appreciate a review on itunes if you ever get the chance! Until next time, Peace, Love, Muscles!

Love,
Lauren and Jason]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 23: Barefoot Training, Improving Ankle Mobility, How to Gain Mass/Lean Muscle, and What We're Learning!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episde is jam packed with answers! We address why suddenly everyone seems to be barefoot training and what the benefits to minimal footwear are while lifting. We also cover whether or not you can lift the same muscle group multiple days in a row. We also discuss how to GAIN weight and lean muscle mass.Lastly, we address a question that asks what we're learning on a daily basis!

Thank you so much for all of your questions! Please DM us more @achievefitnessboston on Instagram! Also, we'd really appreciate a review on itunes if you ever get the chance! Until next time, Peace, Love, Muscles!

Love,
Lauren and Jason]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! This episde is jam packed with answers! We address why suddenly everyone seems to be barefoot training and what the benefits to minimal footwear are while lifting. We also cover whether or not you can lift the same muscle group multiple days in a row. We also discuss how to GAIN weight and lean muscle mass.Lastly, we address a question that asks what we're learning on a daily basis!

Thank you so much for all of your questions! Please DM us more @achievefitnessboston on Instagram! Also, we'd really appreciate a review on itunes if you ever get the chance! Until next time, Peace, Love, Muscles!

Love,
Lauren and Jason]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:27:48</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 22: All About Fat Loss!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2018 21:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-22-all-about-fat-loss-35f7ee1fd0da50</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-22-all-about-fat-loss-35f7ee1fd0da50</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up Achievers?! In this episode we cover ALL things fat loss! We broke it up into a few different sections:

1) What foods you should be looking to consume and why you shouldn't eliminate certain foods entirely even if theyre "bad" for you.

2) Anxiety around food, portion control, and strategies to understand and manage hunger cues.

3) Energy balance, and the concept of "Calories In; Calories Out"

Let us know if you have any questions! Also, here is the link to our nutrition e-book.

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/achieve-fitness-nutrition-guide

You can use the code "askachieve" to access it for free. The code will be valid until a week from now (February 26th).

Also, we do offer distance online nutrition coaching session via skype/facetime. Everyone has difference circumstances, and sometimes a general podcast/e-book doesn't necessarily cover the context of each person's unique situation. If that is your case, check out 

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/products/nutrition-consultation

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd seriously appreciate a review on iTunes - we'd really appreciate it! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up Achievers?! In this episode we cover ALL things fat loss! We broke it up into a few different sections:

1) What foods you should be looking to consume and why you shouldn't eliminate certain foods entirely even if theyre "bad" for you.

2) Anxiety around food, portion control, and strategies to understand and manage hunger cues.

3) Energy balance, and the concept of "Calories In; Calories Out"

Let us know if you have any questions! Also, here is the link to our nutrition e-book.

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/achieve-fitness-nutrition-guide

You can use the code "askachieve" to access it for free. The code will be valid until a week from now (February 26th).

Also, we do offer distance online nutrition coaching session via skype/facetime. Everyone has difference circumstances, and sometimes a general podcast/e-book doesn't necessarily cover the context of each person's unique situation. If that is your case, check out 

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/products/nutrition-consultation

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd seriously appreciate a review on iTunes - we'd really appreciate it! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 22: All About Fat Loss!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up Achievers?! In this episode we cover ALL things fat loss! We broke it up into a few different sections:

1) What foods you should be looking to consume and why you shouldn't eliminate certain foods entirely even if theyre "bad" for you.

2) Anxiety around food, portion control, and strategies to understand and manage hunger cues.

3) Energy balance, and the concept of "Calories In; Calories Out"

Let us know if you have any questions! Also, here is the link to our nutrition e-book.

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/achieve-fitness-nutrition-guide

You can use the code "askachieve" to access it for free. The code will be valid until a week from now (February 26th).

Also, we do offer distance online nutrition coaching session via skype/facetime. Everyone has difference circumstances, and sometimes a general podcast/e-book doesn't necessarily cover the context of each person's unique situation. If that is your case, check out 

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/products/nutrition-consultation

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd seriously appreciate a review on iTunes - we'd really appreciate it! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up Achievers?! In this episode we cover ALL things fat loss! We broke it up into a few different sections:

1) What foods you should be looking to consume and why you shouldn't eliminate certain foods entirely even if theyre "bad" for you.

2) Anxiety around food, portion control, and strategies to understand and manage hunger cues.

3) Energy balance, and the concept of "Calories In; Calories Out"

Let us know if you have any questions! Also, here is the link to our nutrition e-book.

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/collections/achieve-collection/products/achieve-fitness-nutrition-guide

You can use the code "askachieve" to access it for free. The code will be valid until a week from now (February 26th).

Also, we do offer distance online nutrition coaching session via skype/facetime. Everyone has difference circumstances, and sometimes a general podcast/e-book doesn't necessarily cover the context of each person's unique situation. If that is your case, check out 

https://www.achievefitnessboston.com/products/nutrition-consultation

We hope this episode helped you out! If it did, we'd seriously appreciate a review on iTunes - we'd really appreciate it! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:51</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 21: Leg Extensions & Lat Pulldown Machines, Kettlebell Training for Tall People, and How to Write Beginner Strength Programs!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:47:10 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-21-leg-extensions-lat-pulldown-machines-kettlebell-training-for-tall-people-and-how-to-write-beginner-strength-programs-35f418c6c6d52e</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-21-leg-extensions-lat-pulldown-machines-kettlebell-training-for-tall-people-and-how-to-write-beginner-strength-programs-35f418c6c6d52e</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss machine training - specifically the leg extension and lat pulldown machine. We also go over how to train taller individuals to perform kettlebell exercises. We also cover how to write a program for beginners, and the difference between a beginner to fitness and a beginner to barbell training. We hope this episode helps you out! We'd really appreciate a review on iTunes if it did - pretty please! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss machine training - specifically the leg extension and lat pulldown machine. We also go over how to train taller individuals to perform kettlebell exercises. We also cover how to write a program for beginners, and the difference between a beginner to fitness and a beginner to barbell training. We hope this episode helps you out! We'd really appreciate a review on iTunes if it did - pretty please! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 21: Leg Extensions & Lat Pulldown Machines, Kettlebell Training for Tall People, and How to Write Beginner Strength Programs!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss machine training - specifically the leg extension and lat pulldown machine. We also go over how to train taller individuals to perform kettlebell exercises. We also cover how to write a program for beginners, and the difference between a beginner to fitness and a beginner to barbell training. We hope this episode helps you out! We'd really appreciate a review on iTunes if it did - pretty please! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5659dd952f2-81769408/tWXq0zWm3yupeIqV82QGhQZJlD1F8Rj08YTnR2HY.mp3" length="18173297"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss machine training - specifically the leg extension and lat pulldown machine. We also go over how to train taller individuals to perform kettlebell exercises. We also cover how to write a program for beginners, and the difference between a beginner to fitness and a beginner to barbell training. We hope this episode helps you out! We'd really appreciate a review on iTunes if it did - pretty please! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:30</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 20: All About Back Pain!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-20-all-about-back-pain-35f2859b5ec860</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-20-all-about-back-pain-35f2859b5ec860</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode we take a deep dive into all things back pain! We go over breathing drills, mobility drills, low level core exercises, as well as high level performance exercises, and what considerations you should be making if you have back pain. We hope these tips help to mitigate some of the issues you might be facing! As always, we recommend seeing a PT or Chiro to make sure there isn't a more severe underlying reason causing the pain. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode we take a deep dive into all things back pain! We go over breathing drills, mobility drills, low level core exercises, as well as high level performance exercises, and what considerations you should be making if you have back pain. We hope these tips help to mitigate some of the issues you might be facing! As always, we recommend seeing a PT or Chiro to make sure there isn't a more severe underlying reason causing the pain. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 20: All About Back Pain!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode we take a deep dive into all things back pain! We go over breathing drills, mobility drills, low level core exercises, as well as high level performance exercises, and what considerations you should be making if you have back pain. We hope these tips help to mitigate some of the issues you might be facing! As always, we recommend seeing a PT or Chiro to make sure there isn't a more severe underlying reason causing the pain. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode we take a deep dive into all things back pain! We go over breathing drills, mobility drills, low level core exercises, as well as high level performance exercises, and what considerations you should be making if you have back pain. We hope these tips help to mitigate some of the issues you might be facing! As always, we recommend seeing a PT or Chiro to make sure there isn't a more severe underlying reason causing the pain. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:33:30</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 19: Addressing Imbalances in the Squat, Rest Weeks and Deloading, and How to Improve Wrist Mobility!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2018 01:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-19-addressing-imbalances-in-the-squat-rest-weeks-and-deloading-and-how-to-improve-wrist-mobility-35ee9caec1a990</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss how bands can help improve your squat pattern - especially if you find yourself shifting to one side. We also go over what rest and deload weeks are, and who should utilize them. Lastly, we address a question concerning a broken wrist and how to go about improving wrist mobility. We hope you found this episode helpful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss how bands can help improve your squat pattern - especially if you find yourself shifting to one side. We also go over what rest and deload weeks are, and who should utilize them. Lastly, we address a question concerning a broken wrist and how to go about improving wrist mobility. We hope you found this episode helpful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 19: Addressing Imbalances in the Squat, Rest Weeks and Deloading, and How to Improve Wrist Mobility!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss how bands can help improve your squat pattern - especially if you find yourself shifting to one side. We also go over what rest and deload weeks are, and who should utilize them. Lastly, we address a question concerning a broken wrist and how to go about improving wrist mobility. We hope you found this episode helpful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss how bands can help improve your squat pattern - especially if you find yourself shifting to one side. We also go over what rest and deload weeks are, and who should utilize them. Lastly, we address a question concerning a broken wrist and how to go about improving wrist mobility. We hope you found this episode helpful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:15:08</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 18: Tom Brady's "Pliability" Training, How Many Calories You Need in a Day, and How to Start Offering Online Coaching!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2018 20:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-18-tom-bradys-pliability-training-how-many-calories-you-need-in-a-day-and-how-to-start-offering-online-coaching-35ece346c363dc</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-18-tom-bradys-pliability-training-how-many-calories-you-need-in-a-day-and-how-to-start-offering-online-coaching-35ece346c363dc</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

This episode is chock full of information on all things TB12 Method, calorie counting, and online coaching advice! We discuss exactly what Tom Brady is referring to by "pliability", how many calories you need in a day depending on your goal and activity level, and how you should go about offering online coaching if you're a fitness coach. 

We hope this podcast helped you out! If it did, we'd really, really, really appreciate a review on itunes! It would help us out so much! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

This episode is chock full of information on all things TB12 Method, calorie counting, and online coaching advice! We discuss exactly what Tom Brady is referring to by "pliability", how many calories you need in a day depending on your goal and activity level, and how you should go about offering online coaching if you're a fitness coach. 

We hope this podcast helped you out! If it did, we'd really, really, really appreciate a review on itunes! It would help us out so much! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 18: Tom Brady's "Pliability" Training, How Many Calories You Need in a Day, and How to Start Offering Online Coaching!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

This episode is chock full of information on all things TB12 Method, calorie counting, and online coaching advice! We discuss exactly what Tom Brady is referring to by "pliability", how many calories you need in a day depending on your goal and activity level, and how you should go about offering online coaching if you're a fitness coach. 

We hope this podcast helped you out! If it did, we'd really, really, really appreciate a review on itunes! It would help us out so much! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5659dd952f2-81769408/3vhAPhijFP1fc4PO9ASHgXX96insCWJvymizuPIj.mp3" length="15593860"
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                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?!

This episode is chock full of information on all things TB12 Method, calorie counting, and online coaching advice! We discuss exactly what Tom Brady is referring to by "pliability", how many calories you need in a day depending on your goal and activity level, and how you should go about offering online coaching if you're a fitness coach. 

We hope this podcast helped you out! If it did, we'd really, really, really appreciate a review on itunes! It would help us out so much! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:20:55</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 17: Our Top 3 Certifications, How to Know Your Fitness Level, and How to Increase Your Bench Press!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieve-17-our-top-3-certifications-how-to-know-your-fitness-level-and-how-to-increase-your-bench-press-35e90b94f83bd4</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieve-17-our-top-3-certifications-how-to-know-your-fitness-level-and-how-to-increase-your-bench-press-35e90b94f83bd4</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Our first double episode week! In this episode of the #AskAchieve Show we announce our first every Summer internship! We also go over our top three certifications for personal trainers outside of their baseline CPT. We discuss how you can gauge your fitness level as well as how we would take someones bench press from 255 to 265lbs! We hope you enjoy the show! If you have a spare minute or two to leave us a review on iTunes, we'd be super grateful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Our first double episode week! In this episode of the #AskAchieve Show we announce our first every Summer internship! We also go over our top three certifications for personal trainers outside of their baseline CPT. We discuss how you can gauge your fitness level as well as how we would take someones bench press from 255 to 265lbs! We hope you enjoy the show! If you have a spare minute or two to leave us a review on iTunes, we'd be super grateful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieve 17: Our Top 3 Certifications, How to Know Your Fitness Level, and How to Increase Your Bench Press!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Our first double episode week! In this episode of the #AskAchieve Show we announce our first every Summer internship! We also go over our top three certifications for personal trainers outside of their baseline CPT. We discuss how you can gauge your fitness level as well as how we would take someones bench press from 255 to 265lbs! We hope you enjoy the show! If you have a spare minute or two to leave us a review on iTunes, we'd be super grateful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Our first double episode week! In this episode of the #AskAchieve Show we announce our first every Summer internship! We also go over our top three certifications for personal trainers outside of their baseline CPT. We discuss how you can gauge your fitness level as well as how we would take someones bench press from 255 to 265lbs! We hope you enjoy the show! If you have a spare minute or two to leave us a review on iTunes, we'd be super grateful! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:25:30</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieveShow 16: Strength Training for Women and Improving Posture, Your Overhead Squat,  and Hamstring Flexibility!]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 21:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/askachieveshow-16-strength-training-for-women-and-improving-posture-your-overhead-squat-and-hamstring-flexibility-35e76e57affd1c</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/askachieveshow-16-strength-training-for-women-and-improving-posture-your-overhead-squat-and-hamstring-flexibility-35e76e57affd1c</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss why we switched up the name of our show. We also go over our recommendations in terms of strength training for women. We also answer three flexibility related questions in regards to improving posture, overhead squatting, as well as hamstring flexibility. We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss why we switched up the name of our show. We also go over our recommendations in terms of strength training for women. We also answer three flexibility related questions in regards to improving posture, overhead squatting, as well as hamstring flexibility. We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[#AskAchieveShow 16: Strength Training for Women and Improving Posture, Your Overhead Squat,  and Hamstring Flexibility!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss why we switched up the name of our show. We also go over our recommendations in terms of strength training for women. We also answer three flexibility related questions in regards to improving posture, overhead squatting, as well as hamstring flexibility. We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5659dd952f2-81769408/wx3srBTlyL2bMPzdDeNhgLlGwLiAqjKpto0ctJoz.mp3" length="15325743"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss why we switched up the name of our show. We also go over our recommendations in terms of strength training for women. We also answer three flexibility related questions in regards to improving posture, overhead squatting, as well as hamstring flexibility. We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:20:32</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Ep.15: Our Favorite Small Biz Apps, Strength Training for Runners and Breakdancers, and "Giving It All Away" on Instagram!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:19:04 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/ep15-our-favorite-small-biz-apps-strength-training-for-runners-and-breakdancers-and-giving-it-all-away-on-instagram-35e3831dafac64</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/ep15-our-favorite-small-biz-apps-strength-training-for-runners-and-breakdancers-and-giving-it-all-away-on-instagram-35e3831dafac64</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with episode 15 and it is packed with a lot of answers to your awesome questions! In the first one, we delve into our favorite small business apps. We also go over training recommendations for runners as well as breakdancers. Lastly, we discuss "giving away the farm" on Instagram in terms of our content and why other professionals shouldn't feel like it'll negatively impact their business.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with episode 15 and it is packed with a lot of answers to your awesome questions! In the first one, we delve into our favorite small business apps. We also go over training recommendations for runners as well as breakdancers. Lastly, we discuss "giving away the farm" on Instagram in terms of our content and why other professionals shouldn't feel like it'll negatively impact their business.]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Ep.15: Our Favorite Small Biz Apps, Strength Training for Runners and Breakdancers, and "Giving It All Away" on Instagram!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with episode 15 and it is packed with a lot of answers to your awesome questions! In the first one, we delve into our favorite small business apps. We also go over training recommendations for runners as well as breakdancers. Lastly, we discuss "giving away the farm" on Instagram in terms of our content and why other professionals shouldn't feel like it'll negatively impact their business.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5659dd952f2-81769408/UoPlGVaUQLYz3UDXUzVqjMM478hgeKuD4fUEGosJ.mp3" length="14318716"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[What's up, Achievers?! We're back with episode 15 and it is packed with a lot of answers to your awesome questions! In the first one, we delve into our favorite small business apps. We also go over training recommendations for runners as well as breakdancers. Lastly, we discuss "giving away the farm" on Instagram in terms of our content and why other professionals shouldn't feel like it'll negatively impact their business.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:19:08</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Ep.14: The Best Training Shoes, How to Work Around a Shoulder Injury, and How to Optimize Your Time in the Gym!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 21:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/ep14-the-best-training-shoes-how-to-work-around-a-shoulder-injury-and-how-to-optimize-your-time-in-the-gym-35ddfc1aff118a</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/ep14-the-best-training-shoes-how-to-work-around-a-shoulder-injury-and-how-to-optimize-your-time-in-the-gym-35ddfc1aff118a</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover the best shoes to train in. We cover brands like Strike Movement, Pedestal Footwear, Converse, and Vivo Barefoot and explain why we prefer a more minimalist shoe. We also discuss how to work around a shoulder injury at the gym as well as how to optimize your time at a gym if you only have 2 days a week to work out for about 30 minutes at a time. We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover the best shoes to train in. We cover brands like Strike Movement, Pedestal Footwear, Converse, and Vivo Barefoot and explain why we prefer a more minimalist shoe. We also discuss how to work around a shoulder injury at the gym as well as how to optimize your time at a gym if you only have 2 days a week to work out for about 30 minutes at a time. We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Ep.14: The Best Training Shoes, How to Work Around a Shoulder Injury, and How to Optimize Your Time in the Gym!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover the best shoes to train in. We cover brands like Strike Movement, Pedestal Footwear, Converse, and Vivo Barefoot and explain why we prefer a more minimalist shoe. We also discuss how to work around a shoulder injury at the gym as well as how to optimize your time at a gym if you only have 2 days a week to work out for about 30 minutes at a time. We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5659dd952f2-81769408/loNHF2V3FDa6kWuZMs7WCk7na5hLt4umyQ1OL3pq.mp3" length="12117859"
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover the best shoes to train in. We cover brands like Strike Movement, Pedestal Footwear, Converse, and Vivo Barefoot and explain why we prefer a more minimalist shoe. We also discuss how to work around a shoulder injury at the gym as well as how to optimize your time at a gym if you only have 2 days a week to work out for about 30 minutes at a time. We hope you enjoy the show! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:16:05</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Ep.13: Opening a Fitness Studio and Social Media in the Fitness Industry!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 23:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/ep13-opening-a-fitness-studio-and-social-media-in-the-fitness-industry-35d88c9385ea9a</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/ep13-opening-a-fitness-studio-and-social-media-in-the-fitness-industry-35d88c9385ea9a</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss two key concepts you need to think about before opening a fitness facility/yoga studio/etc. We also cover two different questions pertaining to social media and how fitness coaches should be using the platform! We hope you enjoy the show, and until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss two key concepts you need to think about before opening a fitness facility/yoga studio/etc. We also cover two different questions pertaining to social media and how fitness coaches should be using the platform! We hope you enjoy the show, and until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Ep.13: Opening a Fitness Studio and Social Media in the Fitness Industry!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss two key concepts you need to think about before opening a fitness facility/yoga studio/etc. We also cover two different questions pertaining to social media and how fitness coaches should be using the platform! We hope you enjoy the show, and until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5659dd952f2-81769408/j4qFRBqbhBt21Ar5zamyLjph1KBhaninqxDYbS9h.mp3" length="17989118"
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss two key concepts you need to think about before opening a fitness facility/yoga studio/etc. We also cover two different questions pertaining to social media and how fitness coaches should be using the platform! We hope you enjoy the show, and until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:24:14</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Jason and Lauren Pak]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Ep.12: Anterior Knee Pain, The Best Supplements for Performance, and Cracking/Clicking Joints While Lifting!]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Jason and Lauren Pak</dc:creator>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/ep12-anterior-knee-pain-the-best-supplements-for-performance-and-crackingclicking-joints-while-lifting-35d303af18005c</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/ep12-anterior-knee-pain-the-best-supplements-for-performance-and-crackingclicking-joints-while-lifting-35d303af18005c</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover what to do when you're experiencing anterior knee pain. We also discuss the best supplements to take for performance and recovery. We also cover our recommendations for cracking/clicking/"rice crispies" joints. If this episode was helpful for you at all, we'd really appreciate a review on iTunes! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover what to do when you're experiencing anterior knee pain. We also discuss the best supplements to take for performance and recovery. We also cover our recommendations for cracking/clicking/"rice crispies" joints. If this episode was helpful for you at all, we'd really appreciate a review on iTunes! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                    <![CDATA[Ep.12: Anterior Knee Pain, The Best Supplements for Performance, and Cracking/Clicking Joints While Lifting!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover what to do when you're experiencing anterior knee pain. We also discuss the best supplements to take for performance and recovery. We also cover our recommendations for cracking/clicking/"rice crispies" joints. If this episode was helpful for you at all, we'd really appreciate a review on iTunes! Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:16:48</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Ep.11: Getting Back on Track After the Holidays, Cardio Training, Convincing People of the Value of Your Gym, and Questions to Ask When Choosing a New Gym!]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode we cover four questions! In the first one, we talk about specific strategies to use to get back on track after the holidays. We also discuss what we do for aerobic and cardiovascular training for our members. We also answer how to convince people the value of your fitness facility when they come in expecting a standard, low-cost gym. Lastly, we go into detail on what questions you should be asking when looking for a new gym! Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!

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                    <![CDATA[In this episode we cover four questions! In the first one, we talk about specific strategies to use to get back on track after the holidays. We also discuss what we do for aerobic and cardiovascular training for our members. We also answer how to convince people the value of your fitness facility when they come in expecting a standard, low-cost gym. Lastly, we go into detail on what questions you should be asking when looking for a new gym! Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!

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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:26:53</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Ep.10: Our Assessment Protocol, Best 3-Day Split, and How to Find a Mentor!]]>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover our assessment protocol for new members and how we’ve modified our process over the years. We also discuss how to put together a 3-day per week training split, and how to go about finding a mentor as a new trainer in the industry! Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!﻿

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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover our assessment protocol for new members and how we’ve modified our process over the years. We also discuss how to put together a 3-day per week training split, and how to go about finding a mentor as a new trainer in the industry! Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!﻿

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                    <![CDATA[Ep.10: Our Assessment Protocol, Best 3-Day Split, and How to Find a Mentor!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover our assessment protocol for new members and how we’ve modified our process over the years. We also discuss how to put together a 3-day per week training split, and how to go about finding a mentor as a new trainer in the industry! Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!﻿

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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:18:47</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Ep.9: Best Rep Range for Hypertrophy, Best Exercises for Abs and a Flat Belly, and Our Top Certification Recommendations for Personal Trainers]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 23:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/ep9-best-rep-range-for-hypertrophy-best-exercises-for-abs-and-a-flat-belly-and-our-top-certification-recommendations-for-personal-trainers-35c28c2a122e70</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover the exact rep range for hypertrophy (hint: there isn't just one!). We also cover the best exercises to develop a "flat belly", as well as the top four certifications we recommend for personal trainers and fitness coaches. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!﻿  

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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover the exact rep range for hypertrophy (hint: there isn't just one!). We also cover the best exercises to develop a "flat belly", as well as the top four certifications we recommend for personal trainers and fitness coaches. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!﻿  

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                    <![CDATA[Ep.9: Best Rep Range for Hypertrophy, Best Exercises for Abs and a Flat Belly, and Our Top Certification Recommendations for Personal Trainers]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we cover the exact rep range for hypertrophy (hint: there isn't just one!). We also cover the best exercises to develop a "flat belly", as well as the top four certifications we recommend for personal trainers and fitness coaches. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!﻿  

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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:22:20</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Ep.8: Training Around Sciatica, Tips for Building an Instagram Following, and How to Address Flat Feet]]>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/ep8-training-around-sciatica-tips-for-building-an-instagram-following-and-how-to-address-flat-feet-35bcf7a0bd27a4</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss how we'd approach training with low back pain and sciatica. We also cover our recommendations on how to build an Instagram following. Finally, we address some strategies to help strengthen your feet. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!

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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss how we'd approach training with low back pain and sciatica. We also cover our recommendations on how to build an Instagram following. Finally, we address some strategies to help strengthen your feet. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!

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                    <![CDATA[Ep.8: Training Around Sciatica, Tips for Building an Instagram Following, and How to Address Flat Feet]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:18:09</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Ep.7: The StrongFirst Certification, How to Achieve Your First Pull-Up, and Dealing with Running Related Injuries]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
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                    https://achievingfitness.castos.com/podcasts/28323/episodes/ep7-the-strongfirst-certification-how-to-achieve-your-first-pull-up-and-dealing-with-running-related-injuries-35b73593751e2a</guid>
                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/ep7-the-strongfirst-certification-how-to-achieve-your-first-pull-up-and-dealing-with-running-related-injuries-35b73593751e2a</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[What's Up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss all things StrongFirst related! From the training leading up to it, to the certification itself and the community behind it, we dive deep into why we love the organization and what it stands for. We also talk about the system we use for our members to reach their first pull-up. Finally, we talk about how to manage and deal with running related injuries. Until next time - peace, love, and muscles!

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                    <![CDATA[What's Up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss all things StrongFirst related! From the training leading up to it, to the certification itself and the community behind it, we dive deep into why we love the organization and what it stands for. We also talk about the system we use for our members to reach their first pull-up. Finally, we talk about how to manage and deal with running related injuries. Until next time - peace, love, and muscles!

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                    <![CDATA[Ep.7: The StrongFirst Certification, How to Achieve Your First Pull-Up, and Dealing with Running Related Injuries]]>
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                    <![CDATA[What's Up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss all things StrongFirst related! From the training leading up to it, to the certification itself and the community behind it, we dive deep into why we love the organization and what it stands for. We also talk about the system we use for our members to reach their first pull-up. Finally, we talk about how to manage and deal with running related injuries. Until next time - peace, love, and muscles!

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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:20:40</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Ep.6: How to Workout After Sickness, If Kettlebell Swings are Dangerous for Your Back, and Our Dreams for Achieve for the Next Five Years!]]>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/ep6-how-to-workout-after-sickness-if-kettlebell-swings-are-dangerous-for-your-back-and-our-dreams-for-achieve-for-the-next-five-years-35b2020f145eb2</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, Jason and Lauren discuss exactly how they would recommend going about training after an illness - the answer really depends on if you're competing in either Powerlifting or Olympic Weightlifting, or if you're training for general health, fitness, and life. They also address a Tim Ferris podcast with Charles Poliquin, who states that Kettlebell swings are bad for your back. Finally, as they approach their fifth year anniversary, they discuss their hopes and dreams for the next five. We hope you enjoy the show!

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                    <![CDATA[Ep.5: How Weight Loss Impacts Your Metabolism, How to Train Your Calves, and Grand Opening Strategies for Gym Owners]]>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/ep5-how-weight-loss-impacts-your-metabolism-how-to-train-your-calves-and-grand-opening-strategies-for-gym-owners-35ac807337eb3e</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode, Jason and Lauren discuss how weight loss impacts your metabolism as well as thoughts on how to manage this situation. They also cover how to optimally train your calves in the most balanced way possible. Finally, they cover the same strategies to sell memberships they used when opening Achieve Fitness 5 years ago, and what they'd recommend to someone opening a gym for the first time. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!

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                    <![CDATA[In this episode, Jason and Lauren discuss how weight loss impacts your metabolism as well as thoughts on how to manage this situation. They also cover how to optimally train your calves in the most balanced way possible. Finally, they cover the same strategies to sell memberships they used when opening Achieve Fitness 5 years ago, and what they'd recommend to someone opening a gym for the first time. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!

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                    <![CDATA[Ep.4: Lower Back Pain During Exercises, Group Exercise Class Recommendations, and How We Started a Successful Business  at a Young Age]]>
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                                    <link>https://achievingfitness.castos.com/episodes/ep4-lower-back-pain-during-exercises-group-exercise-class-recommendations-and-how-we-started-a-successful-business-at-a-young-age-35a17dd3d1aa92</link>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode of Achieving Fitness, Lauren and Jason discuss some training and business questions. They answer how to go about addressing lower back pain during exercises like squats and overhead pressing. They also cover exactly how to know when one should go up in weight on an exercise while in a group class setting. Lastly, they discuss how they started a successful business at a young age! We hope you enjoy the show and until next time - peace, love, and muscles!

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                    <![CDATA[In this episode of Achieving Fitness, Lauren and Jason discuss some training and business questions. They answer how to go about addressing lower back pain during exercises like squats and overhead pressing. They also cover exactly how to know when one should go up in weight on an exercise while in a group class setting. Lastly, they discuss how they started a successful business at a young age! We hope you enjoy the show and until next time - peace, love, and muscles!

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