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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 41 MIN

Lessons from a Former Competitive Cheerleader Turned Strength Coach: A Conversation With My Friend and Colleague, Laura Jones

from HER TIME · host Sarah Stack

In this episode, Laura Jones shares her journey from being a competitive cheerleader to becoming a personal trainer and strength coach. She discusses the importance of loving the process of training, focusing on performance rather than aesthetics, and the unique challenges of coaching youth athletes, particularly female athletes. Laura also covers the significance of nutrition, the differences in coaching male and female athletes, and the role of female role models in sports. She also explores the concept of "sportification" of fitness for adults and the need for community and connection in fitness. --Links & ResourcesYou can purchase The Teenage Athletes' Nutrition Journal on Amazon. https://a.co/d/4lRdIAFMore information about The Teenage Athletes' Nutrition Journal can be found at www.teenageathletesnutritionjournal.com.To receive 15% off you purchase at TD Impact Nutrition go to www.tdimpactnutrition.com and use the code: STACK15 at checkout.Connect with me:Instagram: @coachsarahstackFacebook: Coach Sarah StackWebsite: www.coachsarahstack.comEmail: [email protected]

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