Women Behind The Weights
Women Behind The Weights
LadyStrong Fitness
Welcome to the Women Behind the Weights Podcast, where we empower and inspire women to lift both weights and their voices! Each week, we explore the incredible journeys of women who are breaking barriers in the fitness world and making their mark. Join us for insightful discussions, inspiring stories, and practical tips that you can apply in your own life. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there’s something here for everyone. Tune in to discover the stories that will ignite your passion, uplift your spirit, and remind you that you are LadyStrong. Let’s lift each other up, one conversation at a time!
From Gym Class Anxiety to Empowering Women | Meet Coach Kate
What happens when the girl who once dreaded gym class grows up to become the woman helping others discover their strength? In this episode of Women Behind the Weights, we sit down with Coach Kate of LadyStrong Fitness Geneva to discuss her journey from struggling with confidence in gym class to becoming a coach who empowers women to believe in themselves. Kate opens up about her experiences with fitness, motherhood, overcoming self-doubt, and how her personal transformation inspired her to he...
Oct 27
20 min
She Didn't Need to Lose Weight. She Needed THIS!
She used to talk herself out of challenges before even trying. Today, she's asking herself, “What if I CAN?” Meet Nicole, whose journey at LadyStrong Fitness was never about losing weight. It was about finding confidence, building strength, discovering a community where she belonged, and learning to believe in herself. From self-doubt to signing up for HYROX Dallas, Nicole proves that sometimes the biggest transformation has nothing to do with the number on the scale. On this episode...
Oct 19
17 min
38 LBS Gone. A Whole New Confidence | Brianna's Transformation
What happens when you stop focusing on the number on the scale and start focusing on getting stronger? In this episode of Women Behind the Weights, we sit down with Brianna, a LadyStrong Fitness member whose transformation is proof that consistency, commitment, and strength training can create incredible results. Since joining LadyStrong Fitness in February 2026, Brianna has achieved: • 38.1 pounds lost • 5.3 pounds of muscle gained • 21.6 percentage points of body fat lost But her journe...
Oct 9
14 min
More Than 15 Pounds Down!
LSF Geneva Member Kristen joined LadyStrong Fitness looking to make a change, but the results went far beyond the number on the scale. In just months, she has: • Lost 15 pounds • Lowered her cholesterol • Lowered her blood pressure • Built healthier habits she can continue for the long haul In this episode of Women Behind the Weights, she shares what changed, what helped her stay consistent, and why her LadyStrong journey became about so much more than weight loss. Bec...
Oct 2
11 min
She Stopped Chasing Skinny and Started Getting Strong
What happens when you stop chasing skinny and start chasing STRONG? In this episode of Women Behind the Weights, we sit down with a Schaumburg LadyStrong Fitness member Ania who completely changed the way she looks at health, fitness, and food. She went from barely being able to do knee push-ups to completing full push-ups, lifting heavier weights, prioritizing protein, eating more to fuel her body, and building strength she can actually see and feel. But her biggest transformation w...
Sep 22
15 min
Mom of 3 Lost Fat. Gained Muscle
In this episode of Women Behind the Weights, we sit down with a LadyStrong Fitness Geneva member Kayla to talk about what her fitness journey has really looked like, the challenges, the changes, and what finally helped her create results she could sustain. This wasn’t about chasing a smaller number on the scale. She focused on getting stronger, building muscle, losing body fat, and becoming a healthier version of herself. And she did it while navigating real life, motherhood, responsi...
Sep 13
14 min
She Changed Her Body in 1 Year
In this episode of Women Behind the Weights, Marciea sits down with Mary to talk about her journey, the changes she’s experienced over the past year, and what happened when she stopped looking for a quick fix and committed to consistency. They talk about the challenges, the wins, the mindset shifts, and what it really takes to create lasting change. Because transformation isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up long enough to become stronger than the woman who started. Want to ex...
Sep 4
16 min
30 Pounds Down. 5 Years Strong
30 pounds is the transformation you can see. Five years of consistency is the story behind it. In this LadyStrong Fitness member spotlight, LSF Schaumburg member Amanda shares her journey of losing 30 pounds, staying committed for five years, and continuing to show up for herself. Because lasting results aren't built in 30 days. They're built through consistency, strength, accountability, and learning how to make fitness part of your life. 30 lbs down. 5 years strong. And still going.
Aug 27
16 min
What Nobody Tells You About Opening Another Location
In this episode of CarTalk, we talk about what nobody tells you about opening another location. The decisions, the pressure, the planning, and the things you don’t see once the doors are finally open. We’re breaking down what we look for when scouting a new space, including: Visibility and accessibility Parking Neighborhood fit Space layout and functionality Long-term growth potential The lessons we’ve learned from Locations #1 and #2 The real challenges that come with expanding a business ...
Aug 21
9 min
Breast Cancer | Her Fight Continues
After completing 6 months of chemotherapy, her fight against breast cancer continues. But cancer is only one part of her story. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about what she’s going through, the strength it takes to keep moving forward, and her dream of one day becoming a mom. This isn't a story about having everything figured out. It's about continuing to show up when life looks nothing like you planned. Her fight continues. Her hope continues. And so does HerStory. W...
Aug 11
20 min
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