About this podcast
In strength training, "training age" refers to the total time and experience dedicated to developing your skillset. In life, with increased age comes increased experience. As moms, personal trainers and coaches, Val and Heather know a thing or two about both.
Fitness and health can seem complicated but it doesn't have to be! Listen as they simplify fitness and biomechanics while contemplating the importance of consistency, mental resilience, and mindset. Val and Heather are here to teach you about the things that matter most in order to build your strongest self at any Training Age.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 39 episodes
- Travel Tips · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 39In the final episode of Season Two, co-hosts Heather Adams (@heatheradams.fitness) and Valerie Lusvardi (@valerielusvardi) reflect on the often unexpected and humorous realities…
- The Feel of Intensity (Strength Training vs. Cardio) · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 38In this episode of Training Age, co-hosts Heather Adams (@heatheradams.fitness) and Valerie Lusvardi (@valerielusvardi) reflect on the intersections of parenting, personal…
- Keep Calm and Menopause On! · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 37In this episode of Training Age, co-hosts Heather Adams (@heatheradams.fitness) and Valerie Lusvardi (@valerielusvardi) open up about their own journeys through perimenopause…
- Life After Contest Prep with Teresa McDonald · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 36In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams (@heatheradams.fitness) and Valerie Lusvardi (@valerielusvardi) sit down with returning guest Teresa McDonald (@mrs.t_mac) to…
- Fit Tech: Friend or Foe? · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 35In this episode, Heather @heatheradams.fitness and Val @valerielusvardi explore the role of FitTech in our health journeys—where it helps, where it hinders, and how to find a…
- Over and Underrated with Brad Jensen · 1 h 4 min · Season 2 Episode 34In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi sit down with Brad Jensen (@thesoberbodybuilder) for an insightful and candid conversation about his…
- Living the Maintenance Life with Anna Loflin and Jill Myers · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 33In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi welcome Anna and Jill for an insightful conversation on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and navigating…
- Body Image and Food Fears with Celeste Rains-Turk · 1 h 13 min · Season 2 Episode 32In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi welcome Celeste Rains-Turk (@celestial_fit), a leading expert in mindset and body image within the…
- Intuitive Eating with Marisa Michael, RD · 1 h 4 min · Season 2 Episode 31In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi are joined by Marisa Michael, RD (@realnutritiondietitian), a registered dietitian with over 20 years of…
- Making Those Resolutions Stick · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 30In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi explore how to set and maintain New Year’s resolutions that lead to lasting change. Kicking off with…
- Making Sense of Gym Lingo · 37 minIn this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi share insights and personal experiences to help listeners feel confident navigating the gym, whether…
- Celebrate with Intention · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 28In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi explore practical strategies for navigating the holiday season with confidence and balance. They tackle…
- Are You Sandbagging? · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 27In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi explore the concept of “sandbagging” in fitness—underestimating one’s own strength and limiting…
- A Day in the Life with Teresa McDonald · 59 min · Season 2 Episode 26In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi welcome Teresa McDonald (@mrs.t_mac), a dedicated planning consultant and fitness competitor from…
- Fat Loss, Part 3: When Is It Enough? · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 25In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Val Lusvardi explore the complex relationship between fat loss and self-worth, asking the key question: “When is enough…
- Fat Loss, Part 2: Tips for Success · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 24Join hosts Heather Adams and Val Lusvardi on Training Age as they explore tailored fat loss strategies for every stage of your fitness journey. In this episode, they discuss the…
- Fat Loss, Part 1: Managing Expectations · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 23Season Two kicks off with a three-part series on fat loss, starting with managing expectations. This episode addresses common misconceptions fueled by social media and the allure…
- Taking Our Own Advice · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 22Sometimes you realize it's time to take your own advice. Last night, amidst a flurry of 'tired mom' texts, Valerie and I came to a realization that it's time for summer break!…
- Telling a New Story with @irisdeadlifts · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 21Join us as we welcome Iris (@irisdeadlifts), a seasoned nutrition, strength, and hypertrophy coach with Beth Feraco Fitness. She's also the co-host of the podcast "Here's the…
- Changing Our Minds with Austin Current · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 20Join us as we welcome Austin Current to discuss his fascinating journey in the fitness industry—from his beginnings as an IFBB pro bodybuilder to becoming a respected fitness…
