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Balance + Barbells

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New episodes every Friday! Balance + Barbells is for women looking to become 1% better each day and to improve their health and fitness journey. Your host Kayla Durck, is an online personal trainer and fitness coach. Her goal is to make fitness accessible for everyone while living a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. Balance + Barbells discusses fitness, routines, and everything in between. Bringing you weekly episodes that dive deep into all things health and fitness and becoming the best version of yourself. Our motto: Be authentically you and become better each day.

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New episodes every Friday! Balance + Barbells is for women looking to become 1% better each day and to improve their health and fitness journey. Your host Kayla Durck, is an online personal trainer and fitness coach. Her goal is to make fitness accessible for everyone while living a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. Balance + Barbells discusses fitness, routines, and everything in between. Bringing you weekly episodes that dive deep into all things health and fitness and becoming the best version of yourself. Our motto: Be authentically you and become better each day.

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English


Episodes
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Enhancing your morning routine: why a good routine helps you be more productive

5/17/2024
In today's episode were chatting about becoming a morning person and why I believe being a morning person is truly a way to hack your productivity. We chat about becoming a morning person and my biggest tips for becoming a morning person. I also just launched my group coaching program: my more affordable coaching options. Check it out below. Coaching: 1:1 coaching Group Coaching Gym Program Group Coaching Home Program Amazon storefront Truvani protein - Code KAYLA for 20% off on their website AG1 discount Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:32:35

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How to eat more protein

5/10/2024
In today's episode, I share my biggest tips for getting more protein in your meals, along with ways to tell if a snack is high in protein compared to calories. 1:1 coaching application - Spring promo $100 off/month Group coaching - coming soon signup for the waitlist Amazon storefront Truvani protein - Code KAYLA for 20% off on their website Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:29:58

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Q&A: Answering your questions + how to wake up earlier

5/3/2024
In today's episode, I am answering your questions. Are we having kids soon, how to wake up earlier, waking up at 5 am, how to have a morning routine, what's my skincare routine, and more! Plus, what happens when you hit snooze, and how it affects your sleep. We chat about how to wake up with your alarm and why you will feel your best when you do. Open enrollment for 1:1 coaching - on sale 4-week gym guide Workout-only app - the exact workouts I do Abercrombie recent purchases Skincare - Amazon Skincare favorites Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:36:06

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Spring Girl Routines and Habits

4/26/2024
In today's episode, we chat about all my favorite habits and routines for spring and getting ready for summer. These are realistic and sustainable habits that can help you be consistent and help you live a healthier lifestyle toward your goals. 1:1 coaching spring promo - $100 off per month! Biggest sale I have ever run and designed to lower the barrier for entry for more women. 1:1 coaching is designed to create custom-tailored workout, and macro/nutrition plans around YOUR goals and where you are at in your journey. Learn more about coaching Apply for coaching Favorite electrolyte mix - https://glnk.io/vknl/kayladurck Discount codes/links My 4-week gym guide Favorite protein powder - Code KAYLA for 20% off Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:41:43

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My Journey with Social Media and Growing my Business

3/29/2024
In today's episode we chat about my journey with social media, including how I got started, what I did that worked, and how I grew my online fitness business. 1:1 coaching is $100 off/month in the month of April. Apply here. 4-week gym guide My workout-only app - the exact workouts I do My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts 4-week gym guide My Fitness App 1:1 coaching Support the show Support the show Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:40:58

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Taking a break and honoring burn out

3/22/2024
In today's episode, we chat about the effects of burn out and learning to take a break to honor the rest and recovery your body needs to come out stronger on the other end. Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:38:07

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Gut health tips | what I have done to help my gut health

2/9/2024
In today's episode, we chat all about gut health and the things I have done to help my digestion. DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and this podcast is for educational purposes. These are things I have done and tried based on recommendations from my doctor, specifically recommended for me. This is strictly to discuss my experience and what I have done that has worked for me and does not substitute talking and working with your doctor. I highly suggest working with a medical team for your specific needs. Coaching waitlist 4-week gym guide ON SALE My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts 4-week gym guide My Fitness App 1:1 coaching Support the show Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:26:37

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How to stay motivated after the new year

2/2/2024
In today's episode, we chat about staying motivated after the New Year's resolution motivation dies down and how actually to reach your goals. These are steps and habits I form in my day and recommend to anyone looking to reach any goal. Coaching programs 4-week gym guide ON SALE My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts 4-week gym guide My Fitness App 1:1 coaching Support the show Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:37:42

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How to wake up early | tips to become a 5am girly

1/19/2024
In today's episode, I'm giving you all my tips for becoming a morning person and how to start waking up early, why it makes a difference, and why you should do it this year. You can access all coaching packages here. Coaching programs 4-week gym guide ON SALE My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts 4-week gym guide My Fitness App 1:1 coaching Support the show Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:35:26

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WEEKLY TIP: Your recipe for success | 3 things to focus on

1/16/2024
In today's weekly tip episode, we chat about the 3 ingredients for your recipe to succeed in anything you do. If you apply these 3 principles to everything you do, you will be successful at anything you try. You can access all coaching packages here. Coaching programs 4-week gym guide ON SALE My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts 4-week gym guide My Fitness App 1:1 coaching Support the show Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:08:19

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WEEKLY TIP: Why you need to fail to succeed

1/9/2024
In today's episode, we chat all about the reasons why you need to embrace failure and how it is a major reason why you will succeed. If you are looking for coaching this year, I am still accepting clients as of 1/8/24 You can access all coaching packages here. Coaching programs 4-week gym guide ON SALE My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts 4-week gym guide My Fitness App 1:1 coaching Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:12:53

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Ins and Outs for 2024

1/5/2024
In today's episode, I share my ins and outs for 2024 and everything I am loving for the New Year. I love this new trend in place of New Year's resolutions! If you are looking for coaching this year, I am still accepting clients as of 1/8/24 You can access all coaching packages here. Coaching programs 4-week gym guide ON SALE My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts 4-week gym guide My Fitness App 1:1 coaching Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:44:07

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5 Goals for the New Year

1/2/2024
In today's episode, we chat about setting goals for the new year and 5 goals that I think everyone should be focused on this year. Coaching programs 4-week gym guide ON SALE My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts 4-week gym guide My Fitness App 1:1 coaching Support the show Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:19:15

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Here's everything were not going to do January 1

12/8/2023
In today's episode, we chat about all the New Years resolutions I think you should avoid this year and what you should do instead. My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts 4-week gym guide My Fitness App 1:1 coaching Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:22:54

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WEEKLY TIP: 5 changes you can make to see progress

11/21/2023
In today's episode, we talk about simple changes you can make to see progress and good reminders to focus on during the holidays. My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:12:39

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High cortisol, pilates vs strength training, why you're really not seeing progress

11/17/2023
In today's episode, we chat about the importance of managing your cortisol levels for weight loss and seeing results, and how it can negatively affect your progress if levels are too high. We also dive into the importance of having a routine of low-impact workouts as a woman when it comes to cycle syncing and if pilates are weight lifting is really better for your fitness goals. My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:30:29

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WEEKLY TIP: Why self doubt is killing your progress + how to build confidence

11/14/2023
In today's weekly tips podcast, we chat about how your self-doubt is delaying your action and killing your progress. Plus my tips for building confidence and how to see results from confidence. My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:12:40

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Time blocking and habit track for success

11/10/2023
In today's episode were chatting about how to properly time block and habit track for building habits and routines that stick and allow you to be successful. My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:30:01

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WEEKLY TIP: Exactly what I would do if I was a gym beginner

11/9/2023
In today's tip episode, I share exactly what I would do to start my fitness journey and the steps I would take to reach my goals from workouts, nutrition, to rest and recovery. My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:12:49

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My experience with Hashimoto's

11/3/2023
In today's episode, I share my experience with my Hashimoto's diagnosis, symptoms, and changes I made to help with recovery and flares. Gluten free Blog Post Favorite Gluten Free Bakeries: Super Bloom BakeryAWG bakeriesModern bread & bagelKnead LovedishonGiselle’s Vegan Kitchen My Blog Newsletter Links + Discounts Support the Show. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Duration:00:51:39