🎙️ The Ageless Strength Academy Podcast
🎙️ The Ageless Strength Academy Podcast
Holly Fields, PhD
Welcome to the Ageless Strength Academy Podcast (previously #swolemates), where science-based fitness helps women age in reverse. I’m Holly Fields, PhD, CHES—with 30+ years in fitness, 25 years in bodybuilding, and a PhD in Health Education. Tune in for short, practical episodes on strength training, fat loss, hormones, and healthy aging for women over 40 who want lasting results. Each short, practical episode gives you the tools to train smarter, fuel better, and build confidence through science-based strategies and decades of real-world experience.
Training vs Working Out
Luke and Holly discuss what the differences are in training goals versus just going to the gym to "work out". There is a BIG difference in your lifestyle and your goals, and where you should focus your efforts. #doctortobe #onlinecoaching #competitor #womensphysique #figure #bodybuilding #girlswholift #swolemates #fitmom #personaltrainer #coach #phdstudent #fitover50 #healthandwellness #lifestyle #focusonyourgoals #doctoralcandidate #macros #fitover40 #fitdad #mensclassicphysique IG: https://instagram.com/fit_with_holly https://instagram.com/kratos_bodybuilding
Nov 21, 2022
12 min
Off Season Gains
The #swolemates are back to discuss off-season gains! As the holidays roll around, most bodybuilders find themselves in a gaining mode, unless you are going to the Olympia! or an end-of-the-season competition.   0:45 How do you make a plan for your off-season gains? 1:15 can you stay super shredded and still gain alot of muscle? 2:00 hitting macros is important 2:38 dirty bulk 3:55 protein goals in offseason vs prep season 5:40 can you gain muscle AND stay lean at the same time? 6:55 lead in to next video topic (working out vs training) Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fit_with_holly You can find all of our platforms and channels in my bio (Holly) https://www.instagram.com/kratos_bodybuilding
Nov 16, 2022
7 min
How to stay on track when traveling
Swolemates update from San Antonio, TX This was in August when we traveled to TX and we discuss things we do to stay on track while traveling. swolemates update- staying on track travel tips prioritizing protein HEB store is bomb!! The swolemates are here to talk about all things related to bodybuilding and the whole lifestyle. We would love for you to join us here as well as on our YouTube channel- youtube.com/c/fitwithholly Luke and Holly are both now deep into the offseason! OMG-sometimes food is hard! We are both currently seeking the #gains and trying our best to put on some size in this offseason. Please drop any questions/comments below, and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE while you are here-SHARE as well! We greatly appreciate everyone here and love the conversation #swolemates #bodybuilding #competition #fitover40 #fitover50 #lifestyle IG:Holly- instagram.com/fit_with_holly Luke-instagram.com/kratos_bodybuilding We would love for you to follow us on our journeys. Til next time-crush those workouts!! Please reach out for coaching inquiries to www.fitwithholly.com
Oct 31, 2022
7 min
Vacation and Summer Events-How to Stay on Track
We have just a quick chat today about our vacation we just came back from; IF we stayed on track, AND things you can do to help stay on track during the summer months.   The swolemates are here to talk about all things related to bodybuilding and the whole lifestyle.   We would love for you to join us here as well as on our YouTube channel- youtube.com/c/fitwithholly Holly is currently about 10 weeks post April 2022 competition  Luke is a few months past his last competition, the Yorton Cup (October 2021)-trying to keep growing and keep bodyfat gain to a minimum. His next competition will likely be later this year (to hopefully qualify for the Yorton Cup) We are both currently seeking the #gains and trying our best to put on some size in this offseason. Please drop any questions/comments below, and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE while you are here-SHARE as well! We greatly appreciate everyone here and love the conversation #swolemates #bodybuilding #competition #fitover40 #fitover50 #lifestyle IG:Holly- instagram.com/fit_with_holly Luke-instagram.com/kratos_bodybuilding We would love for you to follow us on our journeys. Til next time-crush those workouts!!
Jul 4, 2022
27 min
Holly 6 weeks out 2022 Competition Prep
Catching up on some pre competition talk on the swolemates Episode 18  2022 was a whirlwind of a prep really-going back to figure after 8 years of prepping for women's physique was quite a change.   I worked with a posing coach this time which made a HUGE difference.   We will continue to bring you weekly content about bodybuilding life, competition prep, offseason gains, and all the health and fitness talk you can probably stand!  Please let us know if you have topics you'd like to discuss or have us cover-we have some cheat days planned (maybe already completed one but not sure we documented LOL) Let us know what you'd like to see! and please SHARE and COMMENT and of course LIKE if you want us to continue-we appreciate you so much!
Jun 3, 2022
17 min
Pretending to be NATTY and the COMPARISON Trap on Social Media
Swolemates Update #16 Please SHARE our content if you like it; it helps us so much if just one more person can join in our YouTube family each week!  Please ask questions and follow our journeys together as "swolemates".  I G-fit_with_holly and ocb_kratos   Please let us know your thoughts about "influencers" pretending to be natty! Also, please, please don't fall into the comparison trap on social media.  We all come from different backgrounds, have different bodies, genetics, and goals.  You are uniquely YOU, so your plan must be one that you can realistically stick to over time, as well as your nutrition.  There is NO quick fix! Be dedicated and consistent and you will get there!
May 27, 2022
21 min
Mindset and Muscle
Swolemates Update #15 Y'all it has been quite a minute since I have posted a video! My competition is now over, and I placed first in Figure 50+ and second in open Figure in my height class.  I definitely think it was my best show so far, and now we are just back to the drawing board and trying to put on some more muscle.  We would love to have your support in growing this channel! Let us know in the comments what you would like to discuss, learn more about, or are just interested in.  This channel is all about fitness, mostly bodybuilding, but often some health and wellness topics as well. Please visit our IG pages- https://instagram.com/fit_with_holly https://instagram.com/ocb_kratos websites http://fitwithholly.com http://hollyfields.coach (for women interested in body transformations)
May 27, 2022
28 min
The Importance of Posing in Competition Prep
We upload from our YouTube channel into podcast form! Please visit and subscribe to both the podcast and the YouTube channel. http://youtube.com/c/fitwithholly Let us know what you think and please SHARE our content!  WE appreciate you so much! Thanks for listening! Holly & Luke (the swolemates)
May 19, 2022
24 min
How to be a Swolemate
Today we discuss WHAT a swolemate is, and WHY you should be one?  What are the benefits of being in a relationship with someone that is your "swole" soulmate.  Update on Holly's competition prep-12 weeks out!  #swolemates #fitcouples #couplegoals #doctortobe #onlinecoaching #competitor #womensphysique #figure #bodybuilding #girlswholift #swolemates #fitmom #personaltrainer #coach #phdstudent #fitover50 #healthandwellness #lifestyle #focusonyourgoals #doctoralcandidate #macros #fitover40 #fitdad #mensclassicphysique
Mar 27, 2022
29 min
Eating Out as a Bodybuilder
Swolemates Update S1:E12 11 weeks out 151.4, 18.4 (period time )  .4 gain Luke has gained 10 lbs in January Going out to eat and choices  Being prepared  How do you prepare for eating out when you have goals?    #doctortobe #onlinecoaching #competitor #womensphysique #figure #bodybuilding #girlswholift #swolemates #fitmom #personaltrainer #coach #phdstudent #fitover50 #healthandwellness #lifestyle #focusonyourgoals #doctoralcandidate #macros #fitover40 #fitdad #mensclassicphysique
Mar 22, 2022
37 min
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