Balance and Barbells

<p>New episodes every Friday!<br><br>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. </p>

Creating your dream life through fitness, nutrition, and discipline

In today's episode, we discuss creating your dream life and how to achieve your goals through fitness, nutrition, and everything in between. We talk about what you should be doing in your health, fitness, and nutrition to be successful and how actually to be disciplined and keep promises to yourself.1:1 coaching waitlist - Opening spots soon for FallShare feedback/send fanmail Apply for coachingSupport the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

09-20
43:06

The psychology of being a morning person and overcoming obstacles to wake up earlier + behind the scenes of Fit for Fall Challenge

In today's episode, we discuss how to be a morning person and the psychology of waking up earlier and being a morning. We chat about how to overcome common obstacles in waking up early and how to become an early morning person, even someone who workouts out first thing. I also dive into the Fit for Fall challenge and give you a deeper look into the challenge, what you will get, and how the challenge is different than other programs. Sign up for the challenge - one-time payment (Learn mo...

09-06
41:41

How resistance training can help you lose fat and better metabolize fat

In today's episode, we discuss resistance training and the benefits of incorporating resistance into your workout routine to increase your metabolic rate and how your body burns fat. Fit for Fall Challenge1:1 coaching application Nutrition only Group CoachingDiscount code and linksShare feedback/send fanmail Apply for coachingSupport the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

08-30
27:11

Habits for a better morning routine and how to be a 5 am morning person

Let's chat about your morning routine and habits that help you have a better, more consistent morning routine. In today's episode, we chat about your morning and how to structure it for optimal productivity. Plus, I share the habits everyone should be adding to their routine to become a morning person. Apply for 1:1 coachingJoin Group CoachingShare feedback/send fanmail Apply for coachingAmazon Storefront ShopMyAG1 DiscountPrimally PureDiscount Code:KAYLADURCK10TLF Discount code: TLF-KA...

08-23
35:54

Mastering being disciplined + why you need to be a morning person for better discipline

Many of us rely on motivation to help us reach our goals and struggle to see results because of a lack of discipline. In today's episode, we chat about how to have better discipline with your routines and how to be structured so you can be more disciplined in all areas of your life. We also chat about the importance of a morning routine and being a morning person. Accepting new clients fall! Share feedback/send fanmail Apply for coachingSupport the showInstagram | TikTok...

08-16
35:58

Female hormones, coming off birth control, PCOS and high cortisol

In today's episode, we chat about female hormones and how they can affect your health and progress. I dive into my experience getting off birth control and post-pill syndrome and my suggestions for overcoming hormone health issues including dealing with PCOS and high cortisol. Share feedback/send fanmail Apply for coachingAmazon Storefront ShopMyAG1 DiscountPrimally PureDiscount Code:KAYLADURCK10TLF Discount code: TLF-KAYLADTruvani discount20% off truvani productsDisclaimer: This p...

08-09
54:56

Sharing client transformations and how they got there

In today's episode, we discuss different client transformations from busy moms to brides! I share how each of these clients got from the starting point in the program to their final results and exactly what we focused on to get them there. Currently taking new clientsCheck out the transformations hereShare feedback/send fanmail Apply for coachingAmazon Storefront ShopMyAG1 DiscountPrimally PureDiscount Code:KAYLADURCK10TLF Discount code: TLF-KAYLADTruvani discount20% off truvani productsDiscl...

08-02
40:23

Benefits of different types of exercise: weight lifting and overall exercises benefits + mistakes I've made that I recommend you skip

In today's episode, I chat about different forms of exercises and their benefits including the benefits of exercises based on your goals, potential health concerns, and incorporating daily exercise in your routine. Plus some mistakes I have made in my health and fitness journey that I recommend you skip! July coaching sale: Share feedback/send fanmail Apply for coachingSupport the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

07-05
44:59

How to keep promises and stop negotiating with yourself

In today's episode, we chat about keeping promises to yourself and how you can make changes in your habits and routines to stop negotiating with yourself. 1:1 coachingGroup Coaching Gym Program Group Coaching Home ProgramAccepting new clients for July spots. Apply for a spot hereShare feedback/send fanmail Apply for coachingSupport the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

06-21
36:03

Habits for your morning: that don't involve waking up at 5am

In today's podcast episode, we chat about my favorite habits for the morning and how I use my morning routine to be and feel my most productive throughout the day. As well as how it makes me feel my best. You may know, I am a morning person, but here are all my favorite habits that don't involve waking up at 5am. June group coaching is available!Coaching:1:1 coachingGroup Coaching Gym ProgramGroup Coaching Home ProgramAmazon storefrontTruvani protein - Code KAYLA for 20% off on their we...

06-07
31:25

Your fitness guide and daily habits for summer

In today's episode, we talk about your daily habits, and routines, and how to utilize them for feeling your best this summer without feeling burn out or restricted. I dive into some of my favorite tips for feeling your best and how to incorporate these habits into your daily routines. June group coaching is available!Coaching:1:1 coachingGroup Coaching Gym ProgramGroup Coaching Home ProgramAmazon storefrontTruvani protein - Code KAYLA for 20% off on their websiteAG1 discountShare feedback/sen...

05-31
26:33

How to eat more protein

In today's episode, I share my biggest tips for getting more protein in your meals, along with ways to tell if a snack is high in protein compared to calories. 1:1 coaching application - Spring promo $100 off/monthGroup coaching - coming soon signup for the waitlistAmazon storefrontTruvani protein - Code KAYLA for 20% off on their websiteShare feedback/send fanmailSupport the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

05-10
29:58

Q&A: Answering your questions + how to wake up earlier

In today's episode, I am answering your questions. Are we having kids soon, how to wake up earlier, waking up at 5 am, how to have a morning routine, what's my skincare routine, and more! Plus, what happens when you hit snooze, and how it affects your sleep. We chat about how to wake up with your alarm and why you will feel your best when you do. Open enrollment for 1:1 coaching - on sale4-week gym guide Workout-only app - the exact workouts I doAbercrombie recent purchasesSkincare - Ama...

05-03
36:06

Spring Girl Routines and Habits

In today's episode, we chat about all my favorite habits and routines for spring and getting ready for summer. These are realistic and sustainable habits that can help you be consistent and help you live a healthier lifestyle toward your goals. 1:1 coaching spring promo - $100 off per month! Biggest sale I have ever run and designed to lower the barrier for entry for more women. 1:1 coaching is designed to create custom-tailored workout, and macro/nutrition plans around YOUR goal...

04-26
41:43

My Journey with Social Media and Growing my Business

In today's episode we chat about my journey with social media, including how I got started, what I did that worked, and how I grew my online fitness business. 1:1 coaching is $100 off/month in the month of April. Apply here. 4-week gym guide My workout-only app - the exact workouts I doMy BlogNewsletterLinks + Discounts4-week gym guideMy Fitness App1:1 coachingSupport the showSupport the showShare feedback/send fanmailSupport the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

03-29
40:58

Taking a break and honoring burn out

In today's episode, we chat about the effects of burn out and learning to take a break to honor the rest and recovery your body needs to come out stronger on the other end. Share feedback/send fanmailSupport the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

03-22
38:07

Gut health tips | what I have done to help my gut health

In today's episode, we chat all about gut health and the things I have done to help my digestion. DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and this podcast is for educational purposes. These are things I have done and tried based on recommendations from my doctor, specifically recommended for me. This is strictly to discuss my experience and what I have done that has worked for me and does not substitute talking and working with your doctor. I highly suggest working with a medical team for your sp...

02-09
26:37

How to stay motivated after the new year

In today's episode, we chat about staying motivated after the New Year's resolution motivation dies down and how actually to reach your goals. These are steps and habits I form in my day and recommend to anyone looking to reach any goal. Coaching programs4-week gym guide ON SALEMy BlogNewsletterLinks + Discounts4-week gym guideMy Fitness App1:1 coachingSupport the showShare feedback/send fanmailSupport the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

02-02
37:42

How to wake up early | tips to become a 5am girly

In today's episode, I'm giving you all my tips for becoming a morning person and how to start waking up early, why it makes a difference, and why you should do it this year. You can access all coaching packages here.Coaching programs4-week gym guide ON SALEMy BlogNewsletterLinks + Discounts4-week gym guideMy Fitness App1:1 coachingSupport the showShare feedback/send fanmailSupport the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

01-20
35:26

WEEKLY TIP: Why you need to fail to succeed

In today's episode, we chat all about the reasons why you need to embrace failure and how it is a major reason why you will succeed. If you are looking for coaching this year, I am still accepting clients as of 1/8/24You can access all coaching packages here.Coaching programs4-week gym guide ON SALEMy BlogNewsletterLinks + Discounts4-week gym guideMy Fitness App1:1 coachingShare feedback/send fanmailSupport the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

01-10
12:53

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