Yoga, Strength Training and Empowering Strong Women w/ Alex Piccirilli

Today is episode 16 and out guest is Alex Piccirilli - one of the most effusively energetic and positive people I have the pleasure of calling a friend.Alex is a Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and RYT-200 Yoga Teacher who recently left Portland and moved to Nashville, TN. As a coach, Alex focuses on moving with intention and integrity, building confidence through strength, and holistically increasing performance in a fun and sustainable way. She grew up playing sports and discovered her love of strength training through college athletics as a cheerleader at the University of Miami and is grateful that she can now share this love and knowledge with others for a living! Today’s conversation ranges from some eye opening insights into the physical challenges and discipline required to be a collegiate cheerleader this experience as a college athlete laid the foundation for Alex’s love of strength training. We talk about what lead her to becoming a certified yoga instructor and get into the nitty gritty process of planning and executing a yoga class that moves people both physically and mentally. And we spend a good chunk of time railing against the fact that women still avoid strength training for fear of getting “bulky” - which Alex thought would have died out years ago and as she so perfectly explains - No one get’s bulky by accident”.This was a really fun conversation that I learned a TON from and I’m sure you will too.LinksAlex on InstagramYoga with Alex via MOXYAlex's WebsiteYoYo Yogi in Portland, ORCheck This Out!!!Alex wrote a blog for Stronger In Motion that dives deeper into the specific ways adding a yoga practice can take your training to the NEXT LEVEL!Your Weekly Action PlanIf you have been avoiding the gym forever due to a fear of getting “bulky” I challenge you, and Alex challenges you, to commit to 6 weeks of strength training. If you have been avoiding yoga because you think it’s too woo-woo spiritual, or you’re too flexible, or anything else - sign up for a yoga punch card at a local studio if it’s open or subscribe to a month of yoga online - preferably with Alex via Moxy, which is linked up above of course - but TRY IT. And let us know how you feel - both Alex and I love having conversations on Instagram and would love to hear from anyone who takes action on this challenge!Until next week, we wish you STRENGTH and GOOD HEALTH.FNX FitnessSupplements To Fuel Your Greatness - - Use code ESSENTIAL for 20% at check-outDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Want more content? Follow Dr. David on Instagram: @dr.davidskolnik.dpt