Your Strongest Body

In this episode, we're diving into the concept of training redundancy—are you repeating exercises that yield the same results? Let's explore how to ensure every workout counts without wasting time, energy, or effort in the gym.Join the Built Bodies Waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

In this episode, Betsy welcomes Coach JK McLeod, a personal trainer and fitness advisor, who shares his perspective on making fitness relatable and accessible for adults with busy lives. With a focus on simplicity and effectiveness, Coach JK emphasizes three foundational habits: eating well, sleeping enough, and exercising regularly.Ways to connect with JK!InstagramMake Fitness Make Sense PodcastJoin his email listYour Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

It's common to experience fluctuations in body perception. One day you might feel fit and strong, while the next day, you might feel less confident.Betsy emphasizes that this inconsistency is a normal part of the human experience. However, she warns against letting these fleeting thoughts dictate your training choices. "Rather than make a decision immediately to decrease calories or to increase training sessions, instead start to write those moments down in a journal," Betsy suggests. This practice can help you gain perspective over time.Join the Built Bodies waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

In this episode, Betsy explains how frequent changes in workout programs can hinder your progress. When you constantly switch routines, you miss out on the benefits of progressive overload, a key principle that involves gradually increasing the difficulty of your workouts to stimulate muscle growth.  Many people gravitate towards variety, perhaps due to experiences in group fitness classes or the allure of quick results. However, as Betsy points out, sticking with a program allows you to perfect your form and understand your body better.Join the Built Bodies waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Recording your lifts can be a game changer in your fitness journey. In this episode of Your Strongest Body, Betsy dives into the benefits of capturing your workouts on video, revealing how it can significantly enhance your lifting technique.Listen to Betsy on Make Fitness Make Sense with JK McLoedJoin the Built Bodies Waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Being a mom is beautiful and joyful and hard af. And then try prioritizing your own fitness and nutrition in the midst of these whirlwind years. As my youngest turns 5 and I transtition out of the baby and toddler years, I'm sharing what I wished I'd known or heard someone say when I was in the thick of parenting young kids and still making time for my physique and strength goals. Join the Built Bodies waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Many people find themselves trapped in a cycle: they start a diet with high motivation, experience initial success, but eventually feel disheartened after a misstep. This often leads them to binge or abandon their goals altogether. The allure of dieting feeds into our desire for immediate gratification and can mask deeper issues like emotional eating or the moralization of food choices.In today's episode, I'm telling you why you love dieting and why it's keeping you stuck. I'm also giving you some strategies for breaking free from dieting and making nutrition easier. Join the Built Bodies waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Optimization culture promotes the idea that everything must be perfect for achieving health goals. People often feel pressured to make decisions solely based on data from wearables, but in this episode Betsy explains why you may want to take that data with a grain of salt. She explains how to use the data as one tool in a full toolbox of health. Join the Built Bodies waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Are you choosing a coach based on followers instead of their expertise? Let’s rethink this. The truth is, many people equate follower count with coaching credibility. But is that really the best measure? Just because someone has thousands of followers doesn’t mean they’re the right fit for you.  What you should look for are coaches who ask the right questions and truly understand your unique challenges. The best coaches don’t just throw out rules; they personalize their approach, adapting their knowledge to fit your needs. Ask yourself: Does my coach prioritize understanding me over simply showcasing their success? In this episode, I give you important questions to ask when you are trying to find a quality coach who will help you reach your goals. In this episode, I shout out a few coaches...JK McLeodDwayne BrownPattyDr. Ali MartyJoin the Built Bodies WaitlistYour Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

We all would love to hear that someone notices our effort! And the way we cultivate that kind of environment is by doing more of it ourselves!Join the Built Bodies Waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

If you feel overwhelmed with choices when it comes to what tools to use in the gym, then this episode is for you. I break down the 4 questions you need to ask yourself to know what the right training implement is right for you and your goals!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

It can be feel nervewracking to tell your trainer things aren't going as planned but in this episode I'm going to tell you why your trainer wants to hear when you are struggling and what they can do for you!Coach's Chat Ep 67: Getting Ghosted: What To Do If Your Client DisappearsYour Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

You will have way more success if you work with your life rather than against it. In this episode I break down what to consider when scheduling workouts choosing your split, and selecting rest days. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Looking to increase your protein intake to help lock in all the hard work you are putting in the gym? In this quick episode I give you three ways to get more that you can use starting TODAY!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

If you are struggling to see results from your workouts, this episode is for you. You may need to overcome your "cardio brain" to unlock the real potential of your lifts and see body composition transformation. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

I have noticed in an uptick in content about growing "glutes but now quads" or "arms without chest" and I have some thoughts. I spend some time explaining the complexity and at times contradictions of training and beauty standards and then share the realities of trying to only train some parts of your body. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Today I'm helping you determine optimal form and how to ensure you are training hard enough and maintaining good form.Join the Built Bodies Waitlist for September 2026Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Ever been working out and all of a sudden feel like you can't do the weights you were doing last time? In this episode I explain the possible reasons for that and what you should do (when to write it off and when to be concerned). Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Here's the problem, you started crushing it in the gym and now you want to eat everything in sight. In this episode, I give you tips depending on your specific training goal to help you eat the increased amount you need for performance or ways to still stay in a deficit without feeling miserable. Join the Built Bodies Waitlist for September 2026!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

This episode is for anyone struggling to develop a consistent habit because they hate lifting (and helpful for anyone trying to encourage a resistant friend or family member). I explain the reasons and what to do to make the changes that will help change the way you feel or at least help you give it another try!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

You may have heard you need to "deload" or take a break from training. In this episode, I explain what a deload is, why we suggest it, who really needs it, and what it should look like (take a complete break, do other exercises). Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

In this episode, I'm diving into body image, aesthetic goals, young girls striving for thinness, and more. I share some vulnerable realizations and offer some suggestions for asking yourself some important questions about what your goals are requiring of you?I reference a Tik Tok video that was meaningful to me. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

In this Trainer Tip Tuesday episode, I'm sharing a tool for consistency from an unlikely place. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Ever heard that you shouldn't be ego lifting? In this episode I'm explaining where this comes from, who should be concerned, and why I am 98% sure you could be lifting heavier to see and feel big results!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

If you are struggling to make it to the gym lately because you hate your workouts and feel lie you aren't progressing, this episode is for you. I give you my most effective strategy or rekindling (or igniting) a love for training that will help you stay motivated and consistent for years to come. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

In this episode, I tell you exactly how to order your exercises to get the most muscle building impact from your workout. Check out my episode on building a good warm up here.Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

If you want to see big change in your physique and strength, the key is in the rest period. In this episode I explain why and how to use your rest as a tool for gauging your effort.  Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

If you are trying to change your body composition and just can't seem to see a change, I may know the culprit. In this episode I'm breaking down the reasons why scale weight and our ideas of goal weight can actually keep us from building a toned athletic physique. As always, I'm giving you some suggestions on what to do instead!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

I'm sure you've experienced a rep where all of a sudden something feels "off" and then you are flooded with worry. In this episode, I'm helping you discern the difference between pain that requires stopping the workout versus strategies for figuring out whether you can keep going and make adjustments. As always, use discretion when it comes to your body and when in doubt seek professional/medical attention. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

You aren't alone if you feel like you are doing "all the right things" and you still can't see a change in your physique. And I know the reason why. In this episode, I'm telling you the mindset mistake you are making about your nutrition and then I am giving you an actionable task list to break free from this trap and start to see visible change in your body. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Ever sat down on a machine in the gym and thought to yourself, "is this right?""In this episode I explain why you want to set up machines in the gym to fit your specific body and give you a step-by-step process on how to do it. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if lifting weights is not going to help you achieve your weight loss goals! But that doesn't mean it isn't amazing for your health, your life, and changing how you look in the mirror. That's right, lifting weights WILL help you look different. In this episode, I'm helping you distinguish the difference between weight loss and fat loss and how that can help you get the body you want!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Everyone wants to know... "What should I do for cardio?" While it varies based on the goal, there are clear winners for fat loss and I share how to chose which is right for you. Join the Built Bodies waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

We're talking toxic individualism and the direction of the fitness industry that systematically disadvantages groups in need of more help. I get direct about what I believe, how I aim to make changes, and how this directly impacts your own fitness success. I believe we can be a part of something that brings about collective good while still pursuing our own health if we get curious and move to action. ♥️Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

If you want to perfect your form, this one is for you. Spoiler alert, this is going to bring the nuance and have you thinking more. I look at what your anatomical structure means for finding your perfect form!Join the Built Bodies Waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

In a world where literally anyone can assert themself as an expert on the internet, I need you to watch out for this one piece of fitness advice. Let me save you heartbreak and money because if someone is peddling this they are likely going to steer you wrong. Join the Built Bodies Waitlist here!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

It felt like it was time to get you up-to-date with what's been going on with me and share some thoughts on breaks from exercise, managing your health and fitness goals when life is unpredictable, and an underrated tool to transform how you see your body (that doesn't involve any extreme diets or workouts). Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

If you know me, you know I am usually preaching the importance of lifting heavier. But is there a point where you are going too far? How do you make sure you aren't sacrificing form for those next 5lbs? I give you tips to use in your workout today!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

If you find yourself constantly saying, “I know I should be doing”, but never actually doing it, this episode is for you. I give you three questions to ask yourself to help you get unstuck and actually start doing the things you want to do.Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

In this episode I am breaking down the purpose of lifting steps, why you should be using them and which specific exercises to use them for. Straps from Gym ReapersStraps from Versa GrippsYour Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

If you really want to build muscle and lose body fat at the same time, then you need to focus on eating MORE of these foods. I give you simple ways to add foods that will help you feel fuller and build the physique you want!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

It's trainer tip Tuesday and I'm giving you the key parts of a good warm up and how to build it for yourself so you can fix your warm up for your next workout. Examples of dynamic stretchesYour Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Yes, the title is a little click-baity but just having goals without a system is going to leave you stuck in the same cycle of never seeing a change. In this episode I'm talking about how to build systems for long term success no matter what the goal. And I share my goals and the systems I'm using to reach them this year.Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

It's trainer tip Tuesday and I'm giving you a quick tip to build muscle faster!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

New Tuesday format over here! Dropping short tips you can use immediately and this one is all about what to do when you aren't sure if it's time to go up in weight on a lift. Join the Foster Fit, one-on-one personalized remote coaching waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

This isn't just another "hack your holiday" episode. Instead, I'm sharing some nuanced tips to help you make choices that help you reach your goals while also finding joy and ease. Join the Foster Fit, one-on-one training, waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

While it's definitely a little more nuanced, the answer is yes! The best thing you can do for achieving your goals is being more proactive! I explain why and what to do to get started in this episode. Join the Foster Fit waitlist to get early access for this limited-time December opening. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

Whether you know it or not, most women with physique goals are trying to achieve body recomposition, building muscle and losing fat at the same time. In this episode, I'm explaining how to do this and the 7 essential keys to see results. Join the Foster Strength email list! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

We hear it a lot. "I need some tough love." Whether you feel stuck or you are consistently having trouble sticking to the workouts and eating habits. Is "tough love" the answer? In this episode, I'm talking about the coaching technique that might resemble tough love in some ways but tends to be far more effective. Join the Foster Strength email list!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼

If you are hiring a coach, you might think, "they will tell me exactly what to do including what weights I should use every time". And while some coaches may do some variation of this I don't often give my clients specific amounts of weight to use. In this episode I explain why and how it can help you learn how to challenge yourself so you don't need a trainer forever! Join the Foster Strength email list here!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼