187 - What Competing Teaches Us About Coaching and Lifestyle Change with Virginia Bain

In this episode, Team Strong Girls coach and longtime fitness competitor Virginia Bain shares her decade-long journey through competitive fitness—from a local gym challenge to the global stage. She opens up about the mindset shifts, sustainable prep strategies, and family dynamics that shaped her return to the sport.Virginia also discusses how her experiences now fuel her coaching philosophy, helping everyday women—especially former athletes—reclaim their strength through realistic, balanced approaches. Tune in for insights on muscle building, navigating plateaus, redefining progress beyond the scale, and maintaining harmony at home while chasing big goals.Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at Virginia’s prep for the upcoming World Championships and how she’s using mindset, metabolism, and muscle to fuel her next personal best.🧠 Mindset. 💪 Muscle. ❤️ Real Life.Follow Virginia on IG: @virgbain Whenever you’re ready, here are two ways to help you get a stronger body, faster results, and a responsive metabolism:Join our private BODY TRANSFORMATION group and connect with women levelling up their goals: It’s our Facebook community where ambitious women learn to get leaner, get faster results, and achieve more energy – CLICK HERE https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamstronggirlsWork directly with me and my team privately: If you’d like to work with me and my team to lose fat and build more lean muscle…fill out my questionnaire and tell me about your goals…I’ll get right back to you CLICK HERE https://y6bawlb79dm.typeform.com/to/EIHKhwmTUse discount code STRONGGIRLS3 and subscribe to Strong Fitness Magazine today! https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/strong-fitness-magazineResources:Apply for the STRONG FORMULA Program:https://coachjvb.com/programs/strong-formula-questionnaire/Coach JVB Website https://coachjvb.com/Team Strong Girls Website https://www.teamstronggirls.com/Follow Jenny on social media:Instagram @coach_jvbFacebook @jennifer.vanbarneveldYouTube @JenniferVanBarneveldPe https://  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.