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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.
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Today we're chatting about how to be a morning person and why waking up at early to start your day with the most important task can set you up for a more successful day. Because when you win the morning and focus on the things you can control you set the tone for your day. I share all my tips for how I became a 5 am morning person and why I LOVE it! And how you can remove bad habits that are holding you back from being successful and replace them with solid routines and boundaries. ...
If you are having a hard time seeing results and finding yourself in a cycle of yo-yo dieting and training, you're not alone. Yo-Yo dieting is one of the most common issues I see as a trainer when you lack the results you want. I want to share with you the biggest reasons I see someone stuck in this cycle and how to fix them for both your fitness and nutrition. I am currently enrolling for April coaching! If you want a spot, apply today and let's connect. Share feedb...
In today's episode, I wanted to share with you some mindset shifts that have completely changed my perspective on hard work and how they have helped me achieve success through my health, career, and overall life. If you want to join my current challenge, group coaching, or 1:1 coaching, links are below. Share feedback/send fanmail Presale is live! KD Fit Club is the monthly (no-contract) program! Inside, you get:💘A structured workout program 💘Resources library including, Fat Loss...
In today's episode, I share with you my top tips for getting in shape over the next 4 months, and exactly what you should be doing in your daily habits to feel your best this summer and get shredded. Accepting a few new clients for March and April if you are ready to lock in and get your results before summer. Share feedback/send fanmail Presale is live! KD Fit Club is the monthly (no-contract) program! Inside, you get:💘A structured workout program 💘Resources library including, Fat Los...
In today's episode we're getting real and chatting about the part of the process that isn't so fun...the middle before the results come. Especially with winter in full swing, it can be challenging to stay motivated and consistent. Were talking about how to keep your routine consistent and why you shouldn't let the winter slump push you to quitting now. Stay consistent and you will thank yourself later! The presale for group coaching is now live!! Get in with the founders' pr...
In today's podcast episode, we discuss doing the hard work internally to grow exponentially. To get to where you want to go you have to stop and do an audit of your life, and your habits, and even have hard conversations with yourself about what is hurting you and what is helping you to grow into who you want to be. We chat about how you can do this and take a real hard look at what is holding you back. Share feedback/send fanmail Presale is live! KD Fit Club is the monthly (no...
In this episode, we’re breaking down how to stop letting your work schedule be an excuse and start taking action toward the life you truly want, preventing you from being a morning person, getting to the gym, and reaching your goals. I’ll share practical strategies for prioritizing your health, setting boundaries, and making the most of your time—so you can work toward your goals without burning out. Whether you’re trying to build better habits, stay consistent with workouts, or create ...
In today’s episode, I’m putting on my big sis hat and sharing the real, no-fluff advice you didn’t know you needed. I’m dropping some humbling truth bombs to help you take an honest look at yourself and step into your most confident, authentic self. From owning your choices to embracing your power, this episode is packed with practical tips, tough love, and encouragement to help you level up and feel unstoppable in your skin. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt, searching for clarity, o...
In today's episode, we chat about the cost of your daily habits and how it directly impact your future and who you become. Learning how to shift your bad habits into habits that help you become who you want to be and associating a cost with habits that are keeping you in the same place or hurting your progress. 1:1 coaching promo Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pi...
WELCOME TO SEASON 3! In today's episode, we are getting to know each other on a deeper level. My goal this year with the podcast is to be more authentic and share more behind-the-scenes of my life, career, and relationships. I share some of the words I am looking at for my word of the year and how I strategically use annual, quarterly, and monthly planning to build out my vision board and my daily habits to create my dream life. I also share how I recommend you structure your ...
In today's episode, we chat about how to get out of a rut, especially during and after the holiday season. It can be challenging during the holidays to stay on track and often time leads to a rut with workouts, nutrition, and even motivation. Here are my biggest tips for getting out of your rut and even getting into a routine during and after the holidays. It happens to all of us and it won't be your last rut, but how can you make sure this rut doesn't lead you to quitting on yourself a...
In today's podcast, we chat about the the importance of not only setting goals and understanding them the achieve them but also learning how to shift your mindset and identity so that you can reach and become the person you want to be. Along with learning how to be a morning person and sticking to it. The Next LIVE challenge - Start January 6th follow me on Instagram to learn more @kayladurck Vlogmas is happening this year - Follow me on YouTube Share feedback/send fanmail Join the ...
Want to end 2024 feeling your best and healthiest while going into the New Year with strong habits and routines? I share all my biggest tips and exactly what I recommend to my clients and an online personal trainer. There is not cheating the system, just hard work - but work that has a plan behind it. That's why I'm telling you how to be successful. If you want help with following a plan that works and don't want to create it from scratch - follow the Fitmas plan for the ne...
In today's episode, we chat about becoming a 5 a.m. person and how to be successful. I share all the things that I think work and the things that aren't worth the hype. PLUS, if you are looking to become a 5 a.m. person, I share exactly how to be successful at it and a way to accomplish it in my upcoming fitness challenge. Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinteres...
In today's episode, we chat about how to set yourself up to be successful and avoid waiting for the New Year to start winning and accomplishing your health and fitness goals. I share exactly what you should be focusing on from becoming a morning person and learning to wake up at 5 am, to following a structured workout and nutrition program to see real lasting results. Tune in to learn about the importance of holding yourself accountable, keeping promises to yourself, and actually tran...
In today's episode, we do a quick debrief on how to incorporate proper rest and recovery into your routine for the best results. Plus, we dive into why it is crucial for seeing physical progress, how it impacts your mental, physical, and emotional health, and even your nervous system - hindering progress. Hurricane Relief/Donations Greater good disaster relief American Humane Evacuate shelter pets Humane Society Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly...
In today's episode, we chat about how you can use the next 90 days before the end of the year to get results, create habits that stick, hold yourself accountable, and do the work to get you there. Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
In today's episode, I share with you how to figure out how much protein you should really be eating based on your fitness goals. Plus we dive into how protein synthesis works and why it is crucial for you to reach your goals, whether it be fat loss or building muscle mass. I also share my thoughts on the viral animal-based diet, what it is, and the pros and cons. Disclaimer: These are my opinions only and you should always consult with your doctor and a professional before ...
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. Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
In today's episode, we're chatting about the changing season and how to capitalize on fall to start seeing results, instead of waiting for the holidays to pass and the New Year. Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
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. Share feedback/send fanmail Join the wai...
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. Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
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. Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Amazon Storefront ShopMyAG1 DiscountPrimally PureDiscount Code:KAYLADUR...
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 Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly C...
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 Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Amazon Storefront ShopMyAG1 DiscountPrimally PureDiscount Code:KAYLADURCK10TLF Discount code: ...
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 clients Check out the transformations here Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Amazon Storefront ShopMyAG1 DiscountPrimally PureDiscount Code:KAYLADURCK10TL...
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! Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
In today's episode, we talk about nutrition and how to have consistent habits around eating realistically healthy and having a balance of 80/20. Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
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. Share feedback/send fanmail Join the waitlist for the KD Fit Club Monthly Coaching Program Apply for coaching Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
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. Amazon Storefront Truvani - 20% off with code KAYLA ShopMy Ag1 Discount Primally Pure Discount Code:KAYLADURCK10 TLF Discount code: TLF-KAYLAD Share feedback/send fanmail...
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. Amazon storefront Truvani protein - Code KAYLA for 20% off on their website AG1 discount Share feedback/send fanmail Apply for coaching Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
In today's episode were chatting about becoming a morning person and why I believe being a morning person is truly a way to hack your productivity. We chat about becoming a morning person and my biggest tips for becoming a morning person. Amazon storefront Truvani protein - Code KAYLA for 20% off on their website AG1 discount Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
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. Amazon storefront Truvani protein - Code KAYLA for 20% off on their website Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
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. Abercrombie recent purchases Skincare - Amazon Skincare favorites Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube ...
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 go...
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 do Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
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 fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
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 ...
In today's episode, we chat about staying motivated after the New Year's resolution motivation dies down and how to actually reach your goals. These are steps and habits I form in my day and recommend to anyone looking to reach any goal. Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
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. Accepting new clients kayladurck.com Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
In today's episode, I share my ins and outs for 2024 and everything I am loving for the New Year. I love this new trend in place of New Year's resolutions! If you are looking for coaching this year, I am still accepting clients as of 1/8/24 Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
In today's episode, we chat about setting goals for the new year and 5 goals that I think everyone should be focused on this year. My Fitness App Support the show Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
In today's episode, we chat about all the New Years resolutions I think you should avoid this year and what you should do instead. Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
In today's episode, we chat about the importance of managing your cortisol levels for weight loss and seeing results, and how it can negatively affect your progress if levels are too high. We also dive into the importance of having a routine of low-impact workouts as a woman when it comes to cycle syncing and if pilates are weight lifting is really better for your fitness goals. Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
In today's episode were chatting about how to properly time block and habit track for building habits and routines that stick and allow you to be successful. Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
In today's episode, I share my experience with my Hashimoto's diagnosis, symptoms, and changes I made to help with recovery and flares. Favorite Gluten Free Bakeries: Super Bloom Bakery - Probably my favorite gluten-free sourdough, but shipping is very delayed right now. AWG bakeriesModern bread & bagel - I haven’t tried this one yet but I have seen it all over TikTok and can’t wait to try!Knead LovedishonGiselle’s Vegan Kitchen - if you have had any of their baked goods from ...
In today's episode, we chat about how your daily habits are what dictate your success and 9 habits I think should be in everyone's daily routine consistently. Plus we chat about why the content we consume matters and how it shapes us as we grow and develop. Newsletter Links + Discounts Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
Let's chat about the things I don't think are worth the hype. We run through the fitness products and trends I don't think are worth it and are actually not as healthy as you may think. We also talk about general trends on TikTok around beauty, health, and fashion! Newsletter Links + Discounts Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
Nutrition is easily one of the biggest factors in your success with seeing results, but it also heavily impacts every aspect of your health. In today's episode, were talking about how nutrition affects your health and how to utilize it to reach your fitness and health goals. Newsletter Links + Discounts Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest Share feedback/send fanmail Support the show Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
In today's episode, we chat about upgrading your morning routine and the science behind why being a morning person can help you be more productive and actually reach your goals. I chat about Andrew Huberman's 10-step morning routine and why I think it is an amazing way to start the day! Resources and References for Today's Episode: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/andrew-hubermans-morning-routine-explained-10-simple-steps https://www.flashhub.io/andrew-hubermans-morning-routine Newslett...
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