The Exercise Engineer
The Exercise Engineer
Welcome to "The Exercise Engineer" podcast, where we empower, inspire, and educate women to embrace fitness, fat loss, and nutrition with a positive mindset. Our mission is to help women build a loving relationship with their bodies by focusing on training, movement, and strength. Through my podcast and membership program, Train With Lou, we strive to support women in achieving healthier, happier,…Social links:
Swimming 10K with Olivia King
In this episode, Lou chat to Olivia King, a former professional athlete in swimming and rowing, as the guest. Olivia shares her journey from starting competitive swimming at a young age to transitioning to rowing and making the Canadian national team. She discusses her intense training regimen, inc…
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Belly Fat, Hunger Levels & Mind-Muscle Activation
Today, Lou dives into another Q&A session, addressing various questions from clients and Instagram followers. The episode covers topics such as the challenges of losing belly fat, strategies for staying motivated to exercise in cold weather, tips for improving mind-to-muscle connection during worko…
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Using Nutrition to Your Advantage with Performance Coach Heather Masterson
In today's episode, Lou speaks to Heather Masterson, a performance nutritionist who shares her insights on nutrition for athletes, particularly focusing on the importance of fueling correctly for training and performance. Heather discusses her journey into nutrition, emphasizing the significance of…
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Increase Your 10K Pace, Avoid Burnout, Remove the 3pm Sweet Cravings & My Best Exercises to Remove the Bingo Wings!
The latest episode of The Exercise Engineer podcast features a Q&A session where the host answers various questions from listeners and clients. The episode begins with a reflection on personal growth over the past year, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement. Lou delves into topics suc…
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How I Grew my Social Media & What To Do If You’re Not Getting Fat Loss Results
In this episode, Lou shares her insights on growing social media and creating engaging content. She discusses her journey from being an engineer to a fitness coach, and how she has grown her social media following to over 21,500 followers. Lou emphasizes the importance of consistency, value, and va…
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Feeling Guilty, Menopause & Overthinking Long Runs
In this episode, Lou covers a range of topics, from struggling with hitting protein goals for breakfast to tips on not overthinking before a long run. She also addresses the use of creatine in a fat loss phase, the impact of menopause on fitness and health, and the common feeling of guilt when miss…
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The Mindset behind the 100km Ski Erg WR with Sophie Bennett
In today's episode, Lou cats to world record holder and entrepreneur, Sophie Bennett. Sophie shares insights into her journey of achieving world records, including completing a 100-kilometer ski erg challenge. She delves into the concept of building resilience through incremental progress and the i…
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ChatGPT Tells Me What To Eat
Today, Lou explores the possibility of using ChatGPT to generate a training and meal plan for her next marathon. She examines the details of the plans being generated, analyzing the training schedule, meal plans, and the rationale behind them. Lou considers the adequacy of the plans, highlighting t…
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Overcoming Excuses and Prioritizing Health: Strategies for Busy Weeks - Live Q&Q
In this episode, Lou hosts a Q&A where she discusses various topics related to maintaining a healthy lifestyle during special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, and race taper weeks. She shared tips on how to navigate celebrations without feeling overwhelmed, including focusing on high-protein …
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Stop Comparing Yourself, Race Taper Weeks & Eating Out - Q&A Episode
In this Q&A episode, Lou delves into common struggles faced by clients, including post-holiday blues, comparison to others, and celebrating wins. She shares insights on topics like starting morning workouts, healthy snack ideas, and the debate between fasted and fueled workouts. Lou gives practical…
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