Fit Chit Chat

<p>Are you a gym baddie committed to levelling up in all areas through health and fitness? Join online fitness coach and personal trainer Danika every Monday as she touches all topics that matter to you in the fitness space. Whether chit chatting solo or collaborating with a range of others from the fitness space (think PTs, dieticians, physios, counsellors, and even her own clients!) you are guaranteed to leave feeling educated, entertained, and empowered to become your baddest damn self.</p>

Ep. 111 – Everything you need to know about creatine

If you’ve ever wondered what the hell is this creatine everyone is talking about or if it’s even worth taking – this episode will clear it all up. I’ve had 3 clients in the last 2 days ask me about creatine, and probably 10 in the last month. It’s clearly a hot topic right now both in and out of the gym so let’s go over everything you need to know about creatine – lets go. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my calendar ...

08-31
15:21

Ep. 110 – How to stop being jealous of what other people eat

Do you ever catch yourself looking at what someone else is eating and think... ❌ I wish I could eat that and look like them ❌ I can’t ever eat that in my diet ❌ Why can’t I have that, what’s wrong with me ❌ How come they can eat that and I can’t And like clockwork, the jealousy towards them and frustration with yourself comes in. 😭 In todays episode I’m giving you an insight into a conversation with a client who has had an INSANE mental transformati...

08-03
14:03

Ep. 109 – Soo I’ve started Olympic weightlifting!

A few weeks ago I started Olympic Weightlifting, and it’s safe to say it might just become my whole personality now. 🏋🏻‍♀️ In this episode I’m sharing why I made the switch, what it’s taught me and what I’m loving about it. So if you’re in the position where you’re ready to try something new – whether it’s oly lifting or joining my online coaching program – keep listening. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my cal...

07-27
29:27

Ep. 108 – Always ask these 4 questions at your physio/osteo appointment

Have you ever walked out of a physio or osteo appointment left still wondering what’s actually wrong or how do I stop this happening again? Then listen to this episode before your next allied health appointment because I’m giving you the 4 essential questions you must ask to make sure you walk away with clarity and direction, not confusion. We’ll also answer whether you should take time off the gym or is that the worst advice possible? 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so y...

06-15
18:09

Ep. 107 – Getting your partner on board with your health & fitness goals

Is your partner (intentional or not!) making achieving your health and fitness goals way harder than they need to be? Maybe you feel unsupported, sabotaged—or even a little resentful towards them. You might be nervous or unsure how to bring it up without starting an argument, especially if they have no interest in eating healthy or exercise. In today’s episode, we’re diving into how to get your partner on board with your goals without tension or nagging—so you can focus on your journey with o...

06-01
25:08

Ep. 106 – My Japan plan: balancing food, fitness & fun without losing my mind or progress

If you’re listening to this in real time – I’ve just arrived in Japan! And you might be wondering how, as a coach, I’ll balance my health, fitness, and all the incredible food without spiraling mentally or losing progress. In this episode, I’m walking you through my exact game plan to keep things in check while fully enjoying the trip —no restricting food, no obsessive workouts and especially no guilt. Whether you’re worried about weight gain, skipping the gym, or just want permission to chil...

05-18
24:02

Ep. 105 – Before you look for a meal plan, listen to this

If you’re struggling to know what to do with your food and looking for the perfect meal plan you can follow to solve all your problems, you need to listen to this episode first. I’m not saying a meal plan won’t help, but I’m going to give you a few things to consider so you can decide if it’s the right choice for you or if there’s a better way to achieve your goals. 👉🏻 GET YOUR FREE FOOD INSPO GUIDE! 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book ...

05-04
16:09

Ep. 104 – The 3 simple sayings I use with every client to nail consistency

If you’re struggling with consistency, this one is for you. You’re about to get a sneak peak into what coaching with me is like. It’s not just another hack or habit that I’m going to teach, it’s 3 simple sayings the help rewire your brain and improve your consistency. It works with every single client and consider shooting me a coaching enquiry afterwards so you can be one too. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my cale...

04-20
16:27

Ep. 103 – 3 major mindset shifts when switching to strength and muscle growth when your whole life has been weight loss

Have you just ticked off a major weight loss goal? I’ve done it too. At the start of my journey I lost 35kgs so I can relate to what it’s like being in your shoes right now. But now, you want to switch your focus to getting strong and growing muscle. Which is DAUNTING – I get it. It feels like scary uncharted territory. In today’s episode were going to go through 3 major mindset shifts you need to embrace if you want to successfully step into this next exciting chapter. 🌟 Leave a rating or re...

04-13
19:48

Ep. 102 – Your question “is this food okay to eat?” answered!

Have you ever caught yourself standing in the middle of an isle at the supermarket staring at a food you’ve picked off the shelf thinking to yourself “is this food okay to eat?” “Can I have this when I’m trying to lose weight?” or “Will this help me achieve my goals or just ruin my diet?” In this episode were going to go through the questions you need to ask yourself picking out foods so you never get stuck wondering again. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a s...

04-06
14:01

Ep. 101 – 3 things I’ve done to reignite my training fire

The final quarter of last year my training was… interesting. I got injured, I was dreading going and my performance was pretty damn average. But I’ve come out of the gates strong for 2025 and I’m predicting this is going to be my best year yet. Want to know what I did? I’m going to go through the 3 things I’ve done to reignite my training fire. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my calendar Operation Ignite 1:1 online ...

03-09
21:45

Ep. 100 – Feat. Mel Buckingham – when and when not to diet

If you’re thinking about jumping into a deficit phase, we need to chat first. As I say to my clients, "there is always time to diet" which also inadvertently implies there are times when it might not be in your best interest. On this special milestone episode, I’m joined with fellow PT and online coach Mel Buckingham to chat about when and when not to diet. Let’s go. Guest: @mel.infin8strength 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call stra...

03-02
01:16:28

Ep. 99 – The health star rating isn’t what you think it means

We’ve all seen the health star rating on the front of food packaging, right? And you’ve probably an instance where you felt pretty guilty realising what you’re eating has only 1 or 2 stars out of 5. Well, you might find today's episode pretty eye opening when you learn that the health star rating isn’t what you think it means. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my calendar Operation Ignite 1:1 online coaching enquiry Po...

02-23
12:44

Ep. 98 – 5 questions to ask before you try to lose weight

If you’re about to start making some changes in attempt to lose weight, I want you to stop and ask yourself these 5 questions first. Because why make the process harder than it needs to be? And you might be overlooking one of these simple yet vital factors. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my calendar Operation Ignite 1:1 online coaching enquiry Podcast Instagram: @fitchitchat.podcast My Instagram: @_coachdanika Web...

02-16
17:24

Ep. 97 – How to pick the right gym for you

If you’re just getting back into the gym or, like me, looking to switch up your training location, this episode is for you. It’s no secret that there are SO MANY gyms out there now so... how do you pick the right one? Let’s stop this decision from becoming an overwhelming process so you can take action today. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my calendar Operation Ignite 1:1 online coaching enquiry Podcast Instag...

02-09
27:02

Ep. 96 – The easiest trick to fall asleep

Do you struggle to fall asleep? Even if you get to bed on time, you have a million thoughts racing through your mind the moment your head hits the pillow. That pesky anxiety creeps in, you’re thinking about the 20 points on your to do list for tomorrow or replaying in your mind something you said to someone 6 weeks ago. Then boy do I have the scientifically and psychologically backed hack for you. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call s...

02-02
07:09

Ep. 95 - Ready made meals: should you have them and what to consider

If you’re trying to get fit, strong, healthy, lose weight or improve your well being, are ready made meals something you can include? If so – how do you know which ones to pick and what should you be looking for? I’m going to go through this and more so you can confidently slot them into your weekly menu and still achieve great results. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my calendar Operation Ignite 1:1 online coaching ...

01-26
22:55

Ep. 94 – Explaining “eat more and lose weight”

You’ve probably heard the saying “eat more and lose weight” but how does that work? I mean, it does sound counter intuitive when we know we need to be in a caloric deficit to lose weight. In this episode I’m going to break down exactly what this saying means so you can do the same 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my calendar Operation Ignite 1:1 online coaching enquiry Podcast Instagram: @fitchitchat.podcast My...

01-19
13:49

Ep. 93 – Ditch New Year’s resolutions, try this instead if you want to make a change

If you struggle with the pressure of new year’s resolutions but know you want to make a change, this episode is for you. It’s 2025 and we’re not setting ourselves up for failure this time round. It’s your year to try something new and make actual change you are proud of. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight into my calendar Operation Ignite 1:1 online coaching enquiry Podcast Instagram: @fitchitchat.podcast My Instagram: @_co...

01-12
17:25

Ep. 92 – Training & tattoos: The dos and don’ts of training in the gym with fresh ink

If you’re a gym girlie who like’s getting inked, this episode is for you. Does it ever feel like getting tattooed interrupts your consistency and progress in the gym? Or are you scared and unsure how to train with fresh ink because you really don’t want to ruin the healing? In this episode you’re going to learn how to keep getting tattooed and train consistently without sacrificing one or the other. Download the TRAINING & TATTOOS guide here! 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NO...

12-15
22:39

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