Elle Rambles

In this week’s episode, Jules and Elle discuss the details of training, nutrition, and digestion during peak week as competitors prepare to step on stage. 
The topics in this episode are as followed in order: 1. The purpose of peak week 2. Training during peak week 3. Terminology: full, depleted, flat, spilling over, vascular, tight, striated, watery 4. Last workout before show day 5. Nutrition: depletion and refeeding 6. Carb loading 7. Preparing natural athletes 8. Are you ready for your show? 9. Water and sodium 10. Cutting out foods during peak week 11. Digestion 12. Foods to eat and avoid on show day 13. Bloating 14. Water retention 15. Cutting and loading water 16. Red flags to look for in your peak week plan Part 2 and 3 coming soon! Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at bestfitbody@gmail.com Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road

Don’t let the gym intimidate you! This podcast episode will empower, equip, and excite you to step foot into the gym and get to work on your fitness goals 1. Gym anxiety 2. Everyone was a beginner once 3. Gym etiquette 4. How to handle unsolicited advice 5. Getting to know the equipment in your gym 6. Busy gym tips 7. Hypertrophy (Muscle growth) 8. Importance of bodyweight strength training 9. Progressive overload 10. Building muscle creates a defined and toned physique 11. Scale Weight 12. 1 rep max and strength testing 13. Training Volume Defined 14. What occurs during a plateau 15. Deloading 16. Rest Days 17. Importance of training logs 18. Difference between using dumbbells and barbells 19. Understanding exercise selection 20. Interpreting the name of exercise: a piece of equipment, muscle group, and action (ex: barbell bicep curl) We hope you enjoyed this two-part episode! Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at bestfitb

In this week's episode of the BestFit Body Podcast Jules and Elle dive into common words and phrases that you will come across when you are getting started on your strength training journey! They are here to break things down so you are well prepared when you step foot in the weight room! This is part one of a two-part series all about exercise lingo. They cover over 20 different topics in part one! Part 2 will be available on May 25th! Topics in the order that you will hear them are as follows: 1. FITT Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time & Type) 2. Reps & sets 3. Working sets & warm-up sets 4. How to find the proper weight to use for your exercises 5. Range of motion 6. Trial and Error and understanding intensity 7. Ego Lifting 8. Supersets, Circuits, & Giant Sets 9. EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) Workouts *link to Smart Wod App discussed in the episode below* 10. More is not always better 11. DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) 12. Rest and Recovery 13. What if I don’t sweat during my workouts? 14.

Picture this! You have done your research and invested in yourself by hiring a fitness coach. In this episode Jules and Elle discuss their top tips to help you get the most out of your coaching experience. They cover a number of topics including: Communication, Asking Questions, and Honesty The difference between online and in-person coaching Realistic Expectations Why do people give up on their fitness program/goals? Coach responsibilities Where does negotiation come in? How long will it take to see results? Different Coaching styles Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at bestfitbody@gmail.com Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road to Pro Competition Prep Program: https://bestfitbody.com/road-to-pro-competition-prep-program/ Improvement Season Program: https://bestfitbody.com/improvement-season-program/ Look Like a Competitor 12 Week Program:

In today's episode Jules and Elle speak to Kim Perron about her life as a professional business woman and a professional athlete. For online training please contact us: bestfitbody@gmail.com www.bestfitbody.com

Jules and Elle discuss the results of the 10th, Ms. Bikini Olympia which took place Orlando, Florida in December of 2020. Photos and resources: Full Prejudging Video with individual walks of all 40 IFBB Bikini Pros who trained relentlessly to step on the most prestigious stage of all!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfVlGmLXmMk First Call out Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dg3l3OkSrk Winner: Janet Layug https://www.instagram.com/janetlayug/?utm_source=ig_embed Maximum Muscle Report Prejudging First Call Outs https://www.instagram.com/p/CI_PwE4AdAO/?igshid=cidw7n3744ad Video of First Call Outs https://www.instagram.com/tv/CI_TvWZgUNS/?igshid=1odg29x00jj8q Top 10 walks at finals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exV4NK-XRWk Top 5 results at Finals: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJAWM8SAT4k/ We hope you enjoyed our discussion! For online training: www.bestfitbody.com

For online training: www.bestfitbody.com In today's episode we talk about accountability in your diet when it contains alcohol. Jules breaks down what happens in the body when you consume alcohol and why it can be so detrimental to fat loss and your fitness goals. Alcohol Calorie Counter: https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/Tools/Calculators/calorie-calculator.aspx Alcohol Metabolism: https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa72/aa72.htm#:~:text=Alcohol%20is%20metabolized%20in%20the,do%20develop%20alcohol%2Drelated%20cancers Relationship between alcohol intake, body fat, and physical activity – a population-based study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921229/ References Liangpunsakul, S., Crabb, D. W., & Qi, R. (2010). Relationship among alcohol intake, body fat, and physical activity: a population-based study. Annals of epidemiology, 20(9), 670–675. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2010.05.014

To be skeptical is to be sharp. Jules and Elle talk about shady things they see in the online coaching industry. Your online coach is not your doctor(unless they actually are a doctor). They discuss why you need to be a smart consumer, ask questions, and become skeptical about pretty much everything, until you know the facts. Please leave us a review on iTunes! We would love to know what you think! ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMS & PACKAGES: www.bestfitbody.com Email us with questions or topic suggestions here: bestfitbody@gmail.com FOLLOW US HERE: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ellechapleau/ www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ www.instagram.com/coachjules_tbfb/ Twitter: twitter.com/elle_bfitbody YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ellechapleau

Jules and Elle talk about the top 4 things to consider before you compete for the first time! They share their WHY for competing and reflect on all of the amazing things competing has taught them. For competition prep training visit: www.bestfitbody.com Bestfitbody@gmail.com email with any questions!

Jules and Elle talk about tackling the holidays through your fitness goals. Covering topics that range from indulging during the holidays, tips for staying on track, and how sometimes the holidays aren't all that happy at all.

For questions email us: bestfitbody@gmail.com For our programs visit: www.bestfitbody.com Looking for a specific topic? Check out the time stamps below (still working on adding them if you're reading this! 4:20 What is Veganism? 5:00 Can I still reach my fitness goals through Veganism? 25:00 Beyond Burgers

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Dominic Morais in this episode! I hope you enjoy! You can follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainybrawn/

ALL ABOUT WINNING YOUR BODYBUILDING SHOW!

021: The Complicated Side of Tracking Macros, Explained (Part 2) by The BestFit Body Podcast

Jules and Elle cover the topic of Macronutrients. This episode is filled with information from Jules involving her 35 years in the nutrition and dietetics field, working with trauma patients in Jamaica Plaines Hospital in New York City, helping feed the people who couldn't eat, her experience with macronutrients dating all the way back to the 70's. Elle and Jules discuss the need to know for someone who is trying to understand what macronutrients are and how to use them to reach their health and fitness goals.

Jules and Elle discuss what is holding you back from your goals and how to fix it! For training with Jules, Elle and Team BestFit Body visit: www.bestfitbody.com For questions and podcast requests please email: BESTFITBODY@GMAIL.COM Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ https://www.instagram.com/coachjules_tbfb/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ellechapleau

Jules & Elle talk all about cardio!

Jules and Elle discuss time management, fitness, health, goals of a business owner and how you can maximize your time. www.bestfitbody.com NEW PROGRAMS! EMAIL: BESTFITBODY@GMAIL.COM

Jules and Elle answer your questions and talk about some juicy topics! WINNER OF THE 4 WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM (Each week a winner is chosen as a thank you for leaving a review on itunes!) Please always leave your instagram handle when you leave a review! @carolinebiddlefit is the episode 16 winner! Thank you for your review! Please leave a review in iTunes! Our review contest with be weekly after each new episode! We will choose a new review winner each week so be sure you check the description box for your username! ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMS & PACKAGES: www.bestfitbody.com Email us with questions or topic suggestions here: info@bestfitbody.com FOLLOW US HERE: Instagram: www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ www.instagram.com/coachjules_tbfb/ Twitter: twitter.com/elle_bfitbody twitter.com/BestFitBody YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ellechapleau

Jules gives motherly Advice. Elle asks questions that can help any listener. WINNER OF THE 4 WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM (Each week a winner is chosen as a thank you for leaving a review on itunes!) Please always leave your instagram handle when you leave a review! @bunkley_03 is the episode 16 winner! Thank you for your review! Please leave a review in iTunes! Our review contest with be weekly after each new episode! We will choose a new review winner each week so be sure you check the description box for your username! ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMS & PACKAGES: www.bestfitbody.com Email us with questions or topic suggestions here: info@bestfitbody.com FOLLOW US HERE: Instagram: www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ www.instagram.com/coachjules_tbfb/ Twitter: twitter.com/elle_bfitbody twitter.com/BestFitBody YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ellechapleau