Set Your New Year Training Season up for Success with the Winter Arc

In this episode of the Strong Moms Club podcast, Rhia discusses the concept of the 'Winter Arc,' a reflective period aimed at maintaining consistency and preparing for future goals. She emphasizes the importance of rest, reflection, and setting up routines that support health and wellness during the winter months. Rhia shares her personal fitness and nutrition strategies, including focusing on strength training, maintaining a balanced diet, and improving sleep quality. The episode encourages listeners to take inventory of their own needs and create a personalized plan for the winter season.LinksEmpowerHer Spring Race Program Waitlist20% off Three Ships skincare with code RHIAHAMEL15% off TRX equipment with code TRX15RHIAFollow Rhia on InstagramTakeawaysKey TakeawaysWhat the Winter Arc is and why it’s a powerful growth seasonWhy maintenance (versus constant fat‐loss mode) is critical for long-term health, metabolism and performanceMy current plan: strength training focus, eating at maintenance, keeping around ~8,000 steps/dayWhy 8K steps (not 10K) works for maintenance; understanding step counts and sustainabilityImproving sleep & recovery and why it’s the biggest limiter and how I’m working on itHow you can design your own Winter Arc: review season, choose key focus areas, build consistencyIntroducing the EmpowerHER Spring Race Offer: what it is, who it’s for, how to joinTimestamps00:00 Embracing the Winter Arc02:45 Understanding the Winter Arc06:56 Fitness Focus for the Winter11:15 Nutrition and Maintenance Phase13:00 Prioritizing Sleep for Recovery14:44 Creating Your Own Winter Arc15:28 Spring Race Program Announcement