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Confessions of a Gym Rat

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Liz is getting you through the 9-5 as healthily and happily as possible. She gets what its like to balance a job (or two!), school, etc., and her health. Join in each week for some light talk, tips and talk about health and fitness topics, and interviews with active professionals, students, parents, and more! Follow her on Instagram @liftswithliz and DM questions you'd like to be answered on the show!

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United States

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Liz is getting you through the 9-5 as healthily and happily as possible. She gets what its like to balance a job (or two!), school, etc., and her health. Join in each week for some light talk, tips and talk about health and fitness topics, and interviews with active professionals, students, parents, and more! Follow her on Instagram @liftswithliz and DM questions you'd like to be answered on the show!

Language:

English


Episodes
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Working Through Injuries and Falling In Love with Sarah Dorough Bond

5/6/2024
This week, Liz is joined by influencer and ex-gymnast, Sarah Dorough Bond. Sarah shares her journey - everything from life as an athlete, dealing with long-term injuries, and life as a married woman. She shares her tips to stay active while staying healthy, and how to navigate workig out with your partner. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG, YT, and TikTok: @liftswithliz

Duration:01:00:02

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Big Life Updates

4/29/2024
Coming to the end of 24, liz recpas all the major changes that have gone on this past year and a new change that has not been announced yet, until now. She also recaps her birthday weekend and goes into some hot topics, including everyone's unwarranted rage about Kyle Richards' new healthy lifestyle. Follow Liz on all socials: @liftswithliz Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat

Duration:00:31:04

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Changing the Fitness Industry Forever with Vince Sant

4/22/2024
This week, Liz is joined by one of the founders of V-Shred, Vince Sant. You may know him as the face of many ads you see but get to know him as a person, his entrepreneurial journey, and the lives he's been able to change. Liz also does a full recap of every single (yes, all 31) song on TTPD. Follow Liz on IG / YT / Tiktok: @liftswithliz Follow the Podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Vince on IG @vin_sant

Duration:00:55:15

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Is L-Carnitine Worth It or A Scam?

4/15/2024
This week, Liz dives into L-Carnatine and the cautions you should take before you buy a "fat burning" supplement off the shelves. What is L-Carnitine? What does it do for our bodies? Is it worth our money? This week's hot topics include Morgan Wallen's arrest, the Golden Bachelor divorce, and OJ Simpson Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TikTok/YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:35:40

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Be Useful - Words from Arnold Schwarzenegger

4/8/2024
Liz is going over Arnold Schwarzenegger's 7 tools for life, all frm his latest book: Be Useful. They might just inspire you to get up and make something of yourself today, and tomorrow, and the day after that, She also recaps the earthquake that quite literally shook New Jersey and this week's hot topics, including the Kelce boys of course. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/Tiktok/YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:37:42

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Coming Back From Your Lowest Point with Gianna DeJesus

4/1/2024
This week, NPC Bikini athlete and aspiring nurse Gianna DeJesus joins the podcast to talk about her own experiences with mental health, fitness, and life's hardships. Listen to find out how fitness transformed Gianna's life both inside and out and saved her at her lowest points. Liz also recaps the Bachelor finale and episodes 1-3 of Quiet on Set, as this week's hot topics. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG, Tiktok, and YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:56:21

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Get Your A** Up

3/25/2024
What shoudl you do when you have an injury? Rest? Keep going? Or what if I'm stiff as a rock? Liz covers best practices during this weeks epsidode! Hot topics for the week include a sad update on Kate Middleton and the series premier of The Valley. And do you put A1 suace on your steak?? Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:34:25

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Siblings Episode

3/18/2024
Welcome to our first ever siblings episode! This week, Liz is joined by her younger brother for double gym rats this week. They talk about everything from life after college, Liz's Sopranos watch track, and which gym rat they are.

Duration:00:28:03

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Debunking Nutrition Myths

3/11/2024
There's a lot of information circling about the internet -how dp you know what is true and what's just marketing bull? This week, Liz covers topics like the different kinds of whey protein, when you should eat, and how long your workouts should be. She also goes into a full Oscar's recap and the most iconic parts of the night in her opinion. And is the ghost of last week back? He just might be. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on YT/IG/TT: @liftswithliz

Duration:01:20:16

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You Don't Have to Go to the Gym

3/4/2024
I mean, its great if you do, but its also okay if thats not your forte! In this episode, explore the other ways you can exercise your physical and your mental under the sun. Seasonal depression, you don't win this time. In her personal life, Liz recaps a possible paranomal experience this week...and is Kate Middleton now an Oompa Loompa? Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:38:00

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The Biggest Glute Myth

2/26/2024
If you've been doing this to target your glutes... stop right there!!! Liz goes over one of the biggest glute misconceptions that she recently learned and what you should do instead to grow that peach. She recaps her shoot day adventures and reviews hip thrust machines shes tried as well! This week's hot topics cover the Albatross, Era's Tour Australia, and inspo for Bad Bunny's next album. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:32:14

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You Can Have Muscle and Be Feminine (Interview with Savana Sharpp)

2/20/2024
Lifting weights won't make you manly unless your intent is to look manly. This week, guest Savana Sharp talks about her journey from NPC bodybuilding to being a WBFF Pro. Oh and those sparkly bikinis you see everywhere? Yeah, she designs those. Liz also dives into a new segment called "hot topics" and this weeks includes RGB, JG, and GRB?? Liz's 30 Day MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE challenge is live!! There's a special offer for you gym rat listeners sopay attention! Subscribe to the podcast on YT: @liftswithliz Follow on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz: @liftswithliz

Duration:01:00:26

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You Ask, I Answer

2/13/2024
Don't have a valentine? Liz loves ya! This week, shes back from San Diego and recapping her whole journey including new gyms, new hiking spots, and a little event down in Vegas called the Superbowl. She's also sharing new finds for mental wellbeing and answering questions you guys asked on instagram this week! Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:35:28

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Building Self Love Through the Gym

2/5/2024
ITS ANOTHER COUSINS EPISODE! Alexis is back on the podcast and the two cousins recap whats been going on in life lately - gym gains, VPR Season 11, and cropping your ex boyfriends sweatshirts into trendy new items. Alexis brough to the table some questions for Liz to answer regarding workouts and nutrition that all beginners can stand to learn a thing from. And of course, Liz goes over her interaction with Ariana Madix this week! Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:57:14

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Listen If You're Scared to Bulk

1/29/2024
Scared to bulk but want to feel cheeky in your bikini this summer? Liz shares her personal bulking experiences and ways to build muscle in a surplus without getting out of control weight wise. We're also breaking down the scam behind Fairlife's protien shakes vs Core Powers... which one is worth your dollars and which is a waste? And what even is a complete protein? The Chiefs are headed to the superbowl and it is NOT a Taylor Swift bowl so y'all can untwist your panties. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/YT/TT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:36:45

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5 Excuses You Need To Stop Making

1/22/2024
A personal trainer shoiuld be there as a resource for you, right? Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Find out in this episode the grudge Liz holds against commerical gym training. Cousin Greg has found his way back into the podcast topics this week as Liz recaps her thoughts from this year's Emmy's. But more importantly, this week Liz goes over the top5 excuses she hears regarding exercise and why she's calling BS on them all. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:39:42

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Confessions of a Marathon Runner

1/15/2024
This week, Liz is joined by entreprenaur and marathon runner, Caitlyn Miller. Caitlyn talks about the relationship between weight lifting and running, the myth that running means you'll have no buns, starting her own active wear line, and leaving everything she knew behind as she moved from the northeast to the south. Liz also recaps (without spoilers) Iron Claw and shares moments from a stressful week that made her crack a smile. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG, TT, and YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:01:09:13

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My First Cold Plunge & Dealing With "Bad" Workouts

1/8/2024
Nothing anyone can tell you will prepare you for the shock, in the most literal sense of the word, that a cold plunge will give you. Pro Tip: we heard listening to the jobros while you plunge will enhance the process. Besides the cold and obvious, this week Liz dives into her experience with "bad" or mindless workouts and what to do when you feel your workout going south. She also recaps the RHOSLC finale and the bizarre work of art that is Saltburn. Follow the pod on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:33:06

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Avoid Beginner's Mistakes

1/2/2024
New year, new tips! If you're just getting started in the gym, Liz goes over her biggest tips for beginners. Entering a new gym can feel scary but these tips will help you feel confident and in the know. She also goes over an injury experience and how she deals with recovery and having to pull back from the workout norms. Oh, and we are in a full blown John Mayer phase right now. Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Follow Liz on IG/TT/YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:00:32:36

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2023 Highlights & Marina Pietri is BACK

12/26/2023
2023 is coming to a close and Liz is recapping all her favorite moments from pop culture and her personal life from the past year. She's then joined by bikini competitor, coach, and friend Marina Peitri to discuss career changes and excuses that may be holding you back. It's a hard pill that we must swallow. Follow Liz on IG/TT: @liftswithliz Follow the podcast on IG: @confessionsofagymrat Subscribe on YT: @liftswithliz

Duration:01:15:05