Balance and Barbells
Balance and Barbells
Kayla Durck
New episodes every Friday!Balance and Barbells is for women looking to become 1% better each day and to improve their health and fitness journey. Your host Kayla Durck, is an online personal trainer and fitness coach. Her goal is to make fitness accessible for everyone while living a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. Balance + Barbells discusses fitness, routines, and everything in between. Bringing you weekly episodes that dive deep into all things health and fitness and becoming the best version of yourself. Our motto: Be authentically you and become better each day. 
Your Guide to a Lean Summer | Everything I Am Doing + What to Focus on for Fat Loss
In today's episode, I'm sharing all the things to focus on for nutrition, training, and lifestyle for the next 6 weeks to get lean for summer. I'll be talking about the three important areas for your nutrition, and how to adjust training to keep your muscle mass and burn body fat in a deficit. Plus, diving into all the lifestyle factors that contribute to fat loss! If you want to be a part of the Summer Shred 2.0 6-week challenge, you can join here! Presale is live through Sunday, May 10th, f...
May 8
23 min
Training & Nutrition for Fat Loss | What Works & What Doesn't | 8-weeks to Your Fittest Summer Part 2
In today's episode were chatting about the two most important parts of fat loss and how to get lean and toned with training and nutrition. Both play a crucial role in fat loss, muscle mass, and your overall metabolism, but they have different purposes and are not equal in terms of the results of fat loss. If you want help in your journey to losing your next 5-20lbs and getting lean & toned, apply for coaching. Share feedback/send fanmail Freebies/Programs Transformation ...
Apr 10
22 min
Part 1 Summer Shred Series: 8- Weeks to Your Fittest Summer | Why You're Not Staying Consistent
Why does eating less and working out harder not work for most women? You're doing all the right things to lean out for summer, but it just doesn't seem to be getting you the results you want. The scale doesn't move, you're exhausted from trying everything, and you're on a cycle of always trying to lose weight. In today's episode, were going to dive into Part 1 of the Summer Shred Series and Your 8-weeks to your fittest summer. I want you to understand the real steps y...
Apr 3
38 min
Summer Shred Series: What to Eat to Lose Weight and Get Lean for Summer
In this episode, I discuss the common frustrations women face in their fitness and nutrition journeys, particularly the reasons behind stagnation in results. We discuss the 5 foods you should be eating to lose weight and how to stay in a sustainable caloric deficit to see results. We also address common nutrition mistakes people make when trying to be in a caloric deficit and lose weight, along with realistic expectations for results. Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Frustration of Sta...
Mar 13
28 min
Summer Shred Series: 4 Pillars for Sustainable Fat Loss
In this weeks episdoe, were starting the summer shrea dn comprehensive fat loss blueprint series! The goal of this series is to share with you a strategic approach to fat loss and the importance of creating a plan that is structured to help you reach your goals. We discuss the importance of clarity and structure in your plan over motivation and winging it, while also discussing the key components like training, nutrition, recovery, and adherence in your plan. Follow along for the...
Feb 20
20 min
How to do a Successful Body Recomp
In this episode, Kayla Durck discusses the common fitness goals of women, focusing on body recomposition, losing fat while building muscle. She emphasizes the importance of understanding body composition, the misleading nature of the scale, and the hormonal fluctuations that can affect weight. Kayla outlines the challenges of achieving simultaneous goals, the necessity of a structured approach to nutrition and training, and the key components for successful recomp, including adequate pr...
Feb 13
44 min
Why You’re Stuck and How to Stop Relying on Quick Fixes
In today's episode, we are diving deep into my most asked questions and most common conversations I have with women who are struggling to see results and don't know why they keep plateauing. timestamps: 00:00 Understanding the Frustration of Stagnation 01:12 The Importance of a Clear Plan 04:31 Avoiding Quick Fixes and Shiny Objects 09:17 Emotional Decision-Making in Nutrition 11:14 Common Mistakes in Pursuing Transformation 20:08 Realistic Expectations for Results 30:19 Choosing Your...
Jan 30
33 min
How to Get In the Best Shape of Your Life This Year: Execution over Excuses
In today's episode, we are talking through some of the most common pain points and excuses I hear as a fitness and transformation coach, whether that is with nutrition, training, or your bad habits keeping you stuck. I dive into ways you can focus on how to execute and take action on the results you want this year and overcome the excuses keeping you stuck. Watch on YouTube Work with me: Share feedback/send fanmail Freebies/Programs Transformation Roadmap: Why your stuck + ...
Jan 23
26 min
How to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life Part 3: You May Not Be Stuck You Might Just Have Too Much Information
In today's episode, we touch on a very common complaint I hear as a fitness and nutrition coach, and it's being "stuck" or not seeing results from doing the right things. And while they are valid, especially if you aren't aligned in your actions or know what to do to solve your problem, if you know in your gut you could do more, but always find yourself missing the workouts or having endless to-do lists that run over each day, you might actually be stuck in your comfort zone. We chat al...
Jan 16
26 min
How to Get in The Best Shape of Your Life: Part 2
In today's episode, we are in part 2 of becoming your fittest version of yourself this year, and the 3 required categories for you to see success and apply them to your routine. Most women know what to do: they know they need to work out, eat clean, and focus on daily activity. However, results don't always follow, and the common complaint is that they aren't seeing progress, no matter what. I cover exactly how to effectively reach your fitness goals by focusing on the impor...
Jan 9
21 min
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