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The Elevated Life
by Taylor Race
Nicole and Taylor Race are married fitness professionals who own a gym (Elevate) in St. Petersburg, Florida. This show discusses all things related to the values we hold for Elevate: well-rounded fitness, health, nutrition, and enjoying your life!
Episodes
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Ep. 45 - Listener FAQs about training
Can or should I train twice per day? What does overtraining look/feel like? How do I maximize my 1 hour workout? Should I prioritize strength or cardio to lose weight? We answer these listener questions and dive into all the details around efficient training, recovery, and how to squeeze the most...
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Ep. 44- 3 Non-Calorie Counting Habits to Increase Success
Taylor and Nicole discuss a few habits that DON'T involve counting calories that will absolutely contribute to better health, body composition and performance. Try putting these tips to use!
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Ep. 43 - The Zero Pound Challenge + Tracking Progress
We introduce the Zero Pound Challenge! A free challenge offered to the public throughout the month of December, focused on keeping up your habits during the holidays. We also talk a LOT about different metrics to track your progress in terms of your body composition, health, and performance.…
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Ep. 42- What is my metabolism and how do I change it?
LIVE on Facebook! Here's the audio from our live Facebook podcast about metabolism. It's important to know the factors that contribute to speeding up or slowing down your metabolism. We discuss how to take control of these factors and get on the path to better health, better body composition, and...
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Ep. 41 - Your most common questions ANSWERED!
Nicole and Taylor Race go through a rapid fire discussion of the most common questions we get from people who are starting at Elevate. Should I stop eating past 8pm? Should I workout twice per day to burn more calories? Why do I need to eat more protein to lose weight? + many more! Enjoy the episode
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Ep. 40 - Why we still craft every workout at Elevate
Maybe you don't know that all gyms are not created equal...that all workouts are not well thought-out and planned meticulously. Your workouts shouldn't be random, unpredictable, or created on the fly (most of the time). The key to sustainable results and avoiding plateaus is having a well-crafted...
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Ep. 39 - 3 Excuses that have been holding you back
Taylor and Nicole discuss the 3 frequent excuses we hear as to why you aren't pursuing life-changing fitness. We talk about how each of these are completely VALID, but also completely RIDICULOUS. Our goal is to empower you to step out of the comfort zone and go after that vision of yourself that...
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Ep. 38 - How to add MASS to that ASS
This episode is all about building a stronger backside ;) Your glutes are muscles that need to be developed and strengthened just like anything else! Plus, you can get some great aesthetic, functional and performance benefits from adding in these 4 exercise types to your routine.
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Ep. 37 - Reverse Dieting. What?!
While many people focus on dieting all the time (you know, eating less than you need in order to lose weight), a very important part of the diet "cycle" is to get into maintenance and recovery phases as well. Nicole and Taylor dive deep into the how and what behind reverse dieting. Enjoy the...
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Ep. 36 - The WORST training for fat loss
If you have (or have ever had) a goal to lose weight/body fat, chances are that someone has told you to exercise ineffectively. We dive into the best fat loss training! What should you do, what should you avoid and why? Find your answers in this episode.
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Ep. 35 - Staff Special w/ Mallory Pendleton
Meet Mallory! She helps manage Elevate in a number of ways and is very present in the development of our coaching staff, as well as in the success of our members. She has a long background in designing programs and training all different types of people. In fact, she provides quite a few Elevate...
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Ep. 34 - Don't put up with back pain
"I throw my back out a couple times a year." "I got a bad back, soooo...." "It's just a little sciatica." Back pain may be common, but it doesn't need to rule your life. Research tells us that MOST people have disc issues, whether they are symptomatic or not. Learn more about WHY your back hurts…
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Ep. 33 - 10 years of training: what we've learned...
Owners of Elevate in St. Petersburg, FL, Taylor and Nicole Race, look back on the last decade of working out and lifting weights. What have we learned? How has training changed for us? What mistakes did we make?! A great listen for some perspective on how your own fitness evolves over time and...
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Ep. 32 - The Protein Episode!
Why is protein the king of macros? We give you our top 5 reasons why, plus we get into the characteristics of a complete protein and the most optimal sources. If you have any questions as to why protein is such an important staple of your diet as a human and as an athlete/avid exerciser, this…
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Ep. 31 - Documentary Schmocumentary
Are you getting your dietary advice from Netflix? Magazine covers? Overheard conversations at the office? Stop the madness! We dive into the recent Netflix documentaries advocating for plant based diets and how they portray highly biased and faulty data. We also give you the (not so) secret to...
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Ep. 30 - Question Your Doctor
We've seen our clients reverse conditions and ditch medications time and time again. In this episode, we discuss why it's so important to have strength training in your life to prevent and reverse so many common issues (blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease, metabolic, etc). Medical...
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Ep. 29 - Do you have grit? We revisit our core values.
Don't miss out on an important talk about our core values for life, the Elevation Nation, and for our team. Our core values drive our decisions and help us to keep striving for greatness...and they can help you do the same.
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Ep. 28 - Holidays! Say no to the Santa belly...
The holiday season (let's be honest, there's like 4 days) doesn't have to trigger weight gain, eating your feelings, and over consumption of EVERYTHING. Here's the mindset and very specific tactics you will use this year to stay on track and not gain the unwanted body fat that comes with all the...
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Ep. 27 - Staff Special w/ Coach Alisha Beeman
Meet the newest addition to the Elevate fam, Alisha! She has a great back story and has a passion for helping others break through mental and physical barriers.
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Ep. 26 - Staff Special w/ Coach Carly Guerra
Taylor and Nicole get to interview our own Carly Guerra! Carly has an interesting background of ballroom dance and is big into human movement. She has solidified her place on our team as a mobility specialist. Get to know Coach Carly!
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Ep. 25 - The 6 characteristics of successful dieters
On this episode, Taylor and Nicole dive into some of the reasons why certain people continue to be successful in their approach to diet AFTER an initial dieting phase. Losing a bunch of weight in your initial dieting phase is great, but keeping that weight off and continuing to get results is…
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Ep. 24 - GEAR! What accessories, shoes, etc. do you need?
Nicole and Taylor discuss the most (and least) useful accessories and apparel items to use at Elevate. What gear do you really need to get the most out of your workouts?
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Ep. 23 - Why we LOVE olympic weightlifting
Nicole and Taylor dive into the history of our weightlifting program, how we grew our club, why we removed the snatch and clean & jerk from our group fitness classes, the prerequisites needed to start weightlifting, and more! Follow our club on Instagram @stpetebarbellclub for more content! We...
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Ep. 22 - 5 Big Lifts for Big Strength!
Nicole and Taylor weigh-in on their 5 favorite lifts to get the most bang for your buck. You can do nothing but these 5 lifts and achieve some excellent strength (and body comp) goals! We know, because we did these for years...and still do! We'll lay out which lifts we think are most effective…
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Ep. 21 - Staff Special w/ Coach Maycee Nicholas
This is another fun installment of our staff series, so you can get to know Team Elevate a little better. Maycee has a very interesting background and we dive into her history as a competitive dancer, discuss her health struggles and put her through the lightning round of questions! This is a…
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Ep. 20 - How to break plateaus and get the most out of each workout
Are you actively progressing in the gym or are you going through the motions? Maybe you don't really know what you are SUPPOSED to be targeting in your workouts, whether it's strength work or conditioning. Nicole and Taylor break down simple ways to assess your workouts to come up with goals and...
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Ep. 19 - Staff Special! w/ Coach Kaitlyn Bryant
We are excited to be featuring members of Team Elevate and are starting with Kaitlyn Bryant! Kaitlyn is a vibrant young woman who coaches at Elevate. She is also in charge of our newest nutrition coaching program! Get to know Kaitlyn as we dig in to her background. Plus, she answers our…
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Ep. 18 - Our 13 tried and true kitchen staples; How the Races stay lean and sexy 365 days per year
Is your nutrition all over the place? Going out to eat a lot? Simplify your life and establish staples that you enjoy eating on a regular basis. Nicole and Taylor share their 13 food staples!
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Ep. 17 - Elevate 2.0! What's new?
Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss the recent changes at Elevate St. Pete and how we came to making them! New programs, new and improved class schedule and big gym re-model!
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Ep. 16 - Creating wealth in your life w/ core values
Having a beacon by which to base decisions about your life, business, etc. is crucial in creating wealth throughout your life. Success is a product of consistency, period. This episode discusses what these "core values" are and how to create your own to give yourself focus on what's most…
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Ep. 15 - Go the F*&# to sleep...but why?
This episode is a treat. We go through a bunch of quick, tactical ways for you to get better sleep on a consistent basis. As a result, you'll be leaner, happier, sexier, and mentally sharp! Do NOT miss this episode.
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Ep. 14 - The one thing you can't go without.
Oooohhh so mysterious. What's something you need in order to stay alive that also improves body composition, supports your skin, makes you think clearer, look better, and boosts alertness?
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Ep. 13 - The things that knock you off your training plan...
Why can't you stick to an exercise routine long enough to get results? Did you start too extreme? Do you enjoy what you are doing? Here are 7 reasons why people often fall of the wagon. Don't make these mistakes!
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Ep. 12 - Why you keep falling off your diet! 7 Reasons.
Don't miss this episode! Having a nutrition plan is one thing, but sticking with it is another. It's not your plan's fault that you keep falling off, right? Here's the 7 reasons WE have noticed our clients typically get de-railed.
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Ep. 11 - 11 Things That Don't Matter for Fat Loss
Losing body fat and improving body composition doesn't come down to just one thing. Taylor and Nicole discuss 11 different things that just won't matter on their own.
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Ep. 10 - Making your sh*t work nice w/ Dr. Moses Bernard
Nicole and Taylor sit down with Dr. Moses Bernard, who is going to blow your mind about human movement, injury, joint function, and biomechanics! If you have a body, you need to listen to this episode.
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Ep. 9 - Our Generation is F&%#ed
Nicole and Taylor talk from experience about the Millenial generation --- the good, the bad, and feedback on the life we all grew up thinking we need to have. We also discuss work ethic, debt, and why buying a home may not be an investment at all.
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Ep. 7 - Nicole gets rhabdo/Playing catch up
We're back! After a little hiatus, Taylor and Nicole catch you up on what's been going on for the past month.
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Knowledge Bomb #2 - Unilateral Exercise
Taylor here with a quick knowledge bomb regarding single leg and single arm exercise! I include some of my standard favorites and why this needs to be in your program.
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Knowledge Bomb #1 - Electrolytes
Summer is coming and it'll be even more important to replenish electrolytes as you get super sweaty! Nicole drops some bombs about electrolytes in this short episode.
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Ep. 6 - The 6 Week Challenge
Love it or hate it, the 6 week challenge(s) are rampant in the fitness industry right now. Nicole and Taylor discuss how their views have changed on "challenges" and how they go about implementing this program at Elevate.
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Ep. 5 - Creating the Perfect Workout Program
Nicole and Taylor talk about some simple ways to get the most out of your fitness routine! Use these to build your own program or troubleshoot the one you're on now.
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Ep. 4 - Training, Exercise, or Therapy?
Nicole and Taylor break down the main gym archetypes in terms of WHY you are in the gym vs. WHAT you are actually doing in the gym. Do your goals align with your behavior?
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Ep. 3 - Too Much B**ch in Your Heart
Is life supposed to be easy? Hell no. There is nothing awesome that comes from complacency --- in life, in business or in health. Nicole and Taylor discuss how we should expect and embrace pain & struggle in our lives to get to our goals.
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Ep. 2 - Dogmatic Dieting
Nicole and Taylor discuss different diet "camps" and how people often make the mistake of following dogma over results. Veganism, paleo, IIFYM...the list goes on and on. What do these have in common and what should you follow?
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Ep. 1 - The Dirty C Word
Join Nicole and Taylor as they discuss sunburns, gym ownership and why they decided to part ways with being affiliated with CrossFit.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Nicole and Taylor Race are married fitness professionals who own a gym (Elevate) in St. Petersburg, Florida. This show discusses all things related to the values we hold for Elevate: well-rounded fitness, health, nutrition, and enjoying your life!
HOSTED BY
Taylor Race
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Nicole and Taylor Race are married fitness professionals who own a gym (Elevate) in St. Petersburg, Florida. This show discusses all things related to the values we hold for Elevate: well-rounded fitness, health, nutrition, and enjoying your life!
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