How the Fork Can We Feel Empowered in the Gym? Ft. @emrickettz

Have you ever felt intimidated to approach the squat rack in the gym? You're not alone! We're joined by Emily Ricketts (@emrickettz), fitness coach and founder of @empoweredbyem to discuss all things fitness and confidence in the gym! Things we discuss:Em's journey into fitness and sport How/Why Em chose to get into strength trainingWhat happens when you shift your mindset from exercising to stay slim to exercising to feel strong Weight lifting and body confidenceHow EmpoweredByEm (training guides + 1:1 coaching) was bornThe importance of mindsetExercise and mental health Can we have fitness goals?If you want to follow Em on her fitness journey or learn more about her services, follow @emrickettz and @empoweredbyem on Instagram! We would like to thank this weeks sponsor, Unrooted drinks who have a range of five delicious vegan shots. They are a young and exciting brand that are passionate about the environment and promoting a healthy way of life. Unrooted work alongside communities and organisations in Zimbabwe and South Africa to support sustainability, employment and education.The five shots in the range are: Baobab Boost with baobab, lemon and passion fruitACV Defence with apple cider vinegar, ginger, spirulina and coconut waterMighty Ginger with ginger, chilli and pineapplePom Passion with pomegranate and cinnamonCBD with cucumber and mintThe shots are all: o  All-natural  o  Vegan o  Made using organic, sustainably harvested baobabThey are available on Deliveroo in Whitechapel and Battersea and are available in Sainsbury’s (Baobab Boost & CBD only), Holland and Barrett, Selfridges, Planet Organic and more. You can shop at  https://unrooteddrinks.com/  and use code Forking20 for 20% off via the Unrooted websiteo  Instagram:@Unrooteddrinks o  Facebook:@UnrooteddrinksRemember to submit your questions for future episodes via DM (@forkingwellness) or email ([email protected])As always, please rate, review, and subscribe, as it helps our podcast get seen in the charts!To order our debut book, Forking Wellness: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Health and Nutrition, click the following links...UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forking-Wellness-No-Nonsense-Health-Nutrition/dp/178255209X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1600848572&refinements=p_27%3ASophie+Bertrand&s=books&sr=1-1USA: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forking-wellness-sophie-bertrand/1137060340You can download our 30 day journal prompt here! https://sophieshealthykitchen.com/resources/ https://www.barithedietitian.com/forking-wellness-podcastWe would love for our Forking Wellness community to connect more - join our private Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/forkingwellness And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @forkingwellness, @sophieshealthykitchen, and @barithedietitian!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.