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Welcome back to another episode of Trainer Talk! In Episode 5, we’re talking about overcoming setbacks in health and fitness. Whether it’s an injury, illness, or another bump along the path to your goals, this is something every single person experiences at some point (though hopefully not too often). In this episode, the team digs into a thoughtful, honest conversation—highlighting common negative thought patterns that tend to show up during a setback, why setbacks are a normal part of any long-term fitness journey, how to adjust expectations without giving up, what success can look like during harder seasons, and how resilience is built over time. As always, personal insights and real-life stories are woven throughout to bring the topic to life, including Nicole and Erica’s pregnancy and postpartum fitness journeys, Patrice’s ear debacle, and both Tasha and Brian’s experiences returning to movement after injuries. The truth is, any setback—big or small—can be frustrating, discouraging, and even emotionally draining. That’s why having a healthy, flexible mindset during these moments is just as important as the physical recovery itself. This episode is here to help you navigate the process so you can move forward with confidence. Oh, and please enjoy our collective attempt at a “Podcast Complete” at the end of the episode. We want to hear from you! Come over on-site at FitnessBlender.com and tell us in the comments: How has a setback changed the way you approach movement, fitness, or your body? Support the show At FitnessBlender our goal is to make health and fitness attainable, affordable and approachable. Learn more at FitnessBlender.com Want to support this Podcast? Come over on-site and join FB Plus to take advantage of all the great resources we have to offer including this video podcast or simply show us your support right here. Trainer Talk: A FitnessBlender Podcast - Copyright 2026

Welcome to Episode 4 of Trainer Talk! In this episode, we’re talking about something that is always a hot topic in the health and fitness space this time of year — New Years Resolutions. If you’ve been thinking about goals or changes you’d like to make in 2026, listen to this episode first! Have you ever created a New Years resolution that fizzled out by February and left you feeling defeated? Unfortunately, this is the case for many people and, as trainers, we’ve seen a lot of this in the industry.  In this episode, the team shares their opinions on new years resolutions along with personal experiences and how they’ve seen them go “wrong” in the past. We also share our recommendations on how to approach your goals from a realistic place and create that “fresh start” feeling you get at the start of a new year, anytime. Buckle up for another great listen that will give you plenty of actionable takeaways to reach your goals and the mindset to go along with it. Episode Highlights: The pressure that big resolutions tend to createHow to set goals you’ll actually follow through onDefeating the all-or-nothing, perfectionist tendenciesThe goals each trainer is working toward right nowImpactful quotes from this episode: “Treat your behavior changes like an experiment and not a pass or fail” “Keep the vision and trust the process” “The thing we need to do the most is what we’re most uncomfortable with” “No goal is right or wrong, it’s just the one that’s going to drive you to show up” “A plan is usually built for the perfect case scenario and should be adjusted” Share with us: What is a goal you’re working toward right now? What mini action steps/habits are helping you get there? Support the show At FitnessBlender our goal is to make health and fitness attainable, affordable and approachable. Learn more at FitnessBlender.com Want to support this Podcast? Come over on-site and join FB Plus to take advantage of all the great resources we have to offer including this video podcast or simply show us your support right here. Trainer Talk: A FitnessBlender Podcast - Copyright 2026

Welcome back to Trainer Talk: A Fitness Blender Podcast. In episode 3, the team dives into pre-workout routines and rituals that help prepare our body and mind for exercise! After a brief discussion on whether or not we feel pre-workout routines are important, we share the steps each of us take. We talk about everything from our fueling preferences, playlist choices, and how we approach our own warm-ups, to mindset hacks and clothing choices. Something we all agreed on is that having a pre-workout routine of some sort IS important, but what that looks like will vary from person to person (and even day to day). Episode Highlights Why Tasha’s pre-workout routine starts the night beforeWhich trainer involves dancing and “paparazzi” in their pre-workout routineHow our routines are different before filming a FitnessBlender workout vs. doing our own workoutThe team’s go-to music playlistsTip for preparing for post-workout nutrition BEFORE your workoutWe took a more casual, conversational approach with this episode and ended up having some good laughs and even learning from one another as well! We hope this helped you evaluate your own pre-workout routine and gave you a few ideas to incorporate before your next workout to optimize your energy and results. Come Over to the FitnessBlender.com Community Page and Tell Us: What is something you do before EVERY (or most) workouts that help you get into the right mindset and energy for movement? Which one of the trainers does your pre-workout routine most resemble? Support the show At FitnessBlender our goal is to make health and fitness attainable, affordable and approachable. Learn more at FitnessBlender.com Want to support this Podcast? Come over on-site and join FB Plus to take advantage of all the great resources we have to offer including this video podcast or simply show us your support right here. Trainer Talk: A FitnessBlender Podcast - Copyright 2026

Four of the Fitness Blender trainers share a peek behind the scenes into their own fitness journeys. We share what got us interested in fitness, challenges we’ve overcome, and what our routines look like now.  From Tasha’s fearless start with fitness, Nicoles’s biggest struggle with fitness after 3 kids, how Patrice shifted from “skinny” to “strong”, and Brian’s biggest piece of advice to his younger self… this episode is packed with golden nuggets that not only tell each of our stories, but offer lessons that anyone can take and run with right now for a stronger mindset and fitness journey. To access our exclusive workouts, fitness challenges, community, and wellness content be sure to join FB Plus Support the show At FitnessBlender our goal is to make health and fitness attainable, affordable and approachable. Learn more at FitnessBlender.com Want to support this Podcast? Come over on-site and join FB Plus to take advantage of all the great resources we have to offer including this video podcast or simply show us your support right here. Trainer Talk: A FitnessBlender Podcast - Copyright 2026

Ever wonder how we, as personal trainers, navigate fitness when we’re faced with something hard in our lives, or we just aren’t feeling motivated? A Fitness Blender member recently wrote in to the community -  “In my life I have utilized working out to get me through the hard times in life and recently have had some potentially worrying news and I’m finding it hard to get myself moving even though I know I will feel better afterwards. I would love to hear how others move through this and any tips or advice on what works for you?” In this first episode of Trainer Talk: A Fitness Blender Podcast we are breaking this topic down with Nicole, Tasha, Patrice, and Brian. Spoiler alert: We’re human, and not always motivated either! We each share our honest personal experience with low motivation as a result of illness, overtraining, or personal life struggles. Episode Highlights: How Patrice handled workouts during a family emergencyHandling feelings of guilt around missing workouts or losing progressThe approach Brian teaches his clients and kids around motivationTrusting yourself and taking the pressure offHow Tasha knows when she truly needs a breakHow Nicole makes it easier to approach fitness in tough seasonsWe hope you enjoy this 15-minute conversation!  Want more of these episodes?  When you’re done, please come right back here to take our short feedback survey to share your feedback! Can you relate to this episode? Share any additional thoughts, tips, or strategies for how you've navigated low motivation in the comments. Support the show At FitnessBlender our goal is to make health and fitness attainable, affordable and approachable. Learn more at FitnessBlender.com Want to support this Podcast? Come over on-site and join FB Plus to take advantage of all the great resources we have to offer including this video podcast or simply show us your support right here. Trainer Talk: A FitnessBlender Podcast - Copyright 2026