8. Endurance and Cycle Syncing with Josie Lloyd, Ex-Military

In this podcast episode, ex-military and performance coach Josie unravels her journey into personal training and her focus on cycle syncing. Developing her fitness routines from an early age, Josie discusses her experiences with obstacles course racing, endurance training, and fitness coaching. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s female physiology and combining a healthy mindset with a realistic and holistic training approach. From her personal brushes with overtraining, nutrient mismanagement, and injuries, Josie stresses the significance of working in tune with the menstrual cycle. Through her online coaching, Josie ensures her clients understand that fitness is about setting goals and creating adequate and sustainable habits over time, not just fleeting results. Besides fitness, the conversation especially draws attention to mental health, citing Josie's experience with PTSD, the importance of seeking therapy and curing childhood trauma. The podcast discussion affirms the value in body positivity, setting priorities correctly, and developing self-love regularly. 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:47 Josie's Journey into Fitness and Coaching 01:08 The Importance of Female-Specific Training 01:43 Josie's Personal Journey and Challenges 01:52 Understanding the Impact of Menstrual Cycles on Training 02:13 Josie's Personal Experience with Overtraining and Injury 03:12 The Role of Nutrition in Training and Recovery 03:33 The Impact of Trauma and Mental Health on Training 04:16 The Importance of Understanding Female Physiology 06:23 Josie's Approach to Coaching and Training 08:33 The Role of Cycle Syncing in Training 11:13 Working with Different Types of Clients 14:04 The Importance of Mental Health in Training 17:25 Final Thoughts and How to Reach Josie   📺 Watch on YouTube Connect with Allison: Instagram: @allisongetswell  Connect with Josie: Instagram: @josielloyd_  and @explore.fit Josie’s Thrive Tribe 💜Support the show by leaving a rating + review, share on Instagram, or sending it to your BFF mom friend. Thanks!