179: Bridging Science and Practical Fitness with Alyssa Olenick, PHD

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Alyssa Olenick, a passionate exercise physiologist, researcher, and coach. We dive deep into Alyssa's journey as both a scientist and an athlete, and how she uses her expertise to cut through the noise of fitness misinformation online. We talk about how important it is to bridge research with real-life coaching and why nuanced, evidence-based conversations around fitness and health are essential—especially for women.   This episode is a must-listen if you're interested in staying athletic and healthy throughout life's different seasons, from pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause and menopause.   Connect with Alyssa on IG: @doclyssfitness Website: https://doclyssfitness.com/   Want to Learn More? Join me at the Live Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Event this March 29-30 in Gilbert, AZ Become a Certified Coach: Check out the online Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification here   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission from the seller if you decide to purchase (at no additional cost to you!) We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves!