Elle Rambles

In this episode, Jules and Elle answer the following 3 questions: 1. How long will it take to see results? 2. How to keep consistent with exercise? 3. How to break bad habits? **NEW PROGRAM** HABIT COACHING https://bestfitbody.com/programs/habit-coaching/ 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: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody

In this episode, Jules and Elle answer the following 3 questions: 1. What should I eat before a workout? 2. What are the best foods to lose belly fat? 3. How to start exercising and stop quitting? 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: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody

In this episode, Jules and Elle answer the question "How Often Should You Weigh Yourself During a Cut?" 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: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody

TEAM BESTFITBODY 7-DAY FREE TRIAL! TRY OUR APP TODAY! https://www.trainerize.me/profile/teambestfitbody/?planGUID=edfc5e23d3aa4715893450443abade26 In this week's episode, Jules and Elle discuss scenarios where you may experience unsupportive people in your life in regard to your fitness goals and how to overcome them with rational solutions. Book Recommendations on Amazon: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself: https://tinyurl.com/yed4yrx3 A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook: https://tinyurl.com/2jccb8f7

In this week’s episode Jules and Elle tackle the nutrition and exercise portion of creating healthy habits! They talk about the following topics in order: Hitting the restart button on daily habits Is what I am doing getting me closer to my goals? Exercise: Daily Activity How many times do you get up from your desk during the day? How do you commute to work/school/activities? Adding more movement to your day Cardio: Where to start Realistic weekly cardio goals Can’t find time? Can you split exercise up throughout the day? Home workouts Strength Training: Exercise is not punishment for what you eat Coming back after illness or injury Patience and trust in the process Nutrition: How to gain more control over eating behaviors What are you doing while you eat? Relationship with food Respecting yourself Food fears Balancing calories Are you putting in effort to make changes? Is it risky to cut out entire food groups? How to plan for a balanced day of eating Navigating life when you have health

In this week's episode, Jules and Elle talk about creating habits around sleep, hydration, and comparision!

In this week’s episode, Jules and Elle discuss what to expect post-show including nutrition, weight gain, and the psychological impact of it all. They also cover how to interpret judge's feedback, sportsmanship, and the celebration of completing the goal of stepping on stage. Post-Show 1. It’s never too early to plan for what is happening after your show 2. Post show begins after prejudging 3. What’s next? - [x] Another show coming up? - [ ] Improvement season? - [ ] Hanging heels up for good? 4. Planning your post-show meal 5. Strategically planning for extras/treats over the course of several weeks 6. Holding yourself accountable 7. Understanding your relationship with food 8. Pressure from friends and family to eat and drink since you “finally can eat” (their words) 9. Psychological challenges post-show 10. Communicating with your coach 11. Setting a reasonable calorie goal for the first few weeks post-show 12. Honesty with yourself 13. Food will still be there tomorrow and the next day… and the

In this week’s episode, Jules and Elle discuss the do’s and don’ts of skin prep, tanning, and traveling for a show! This is part 3 of a 4 part series! 1. Skin Prep Do’s and Don’ts: - Shaving/Waxing - Exfoliating (Our favorite pre-tan exfoliant by ProTan: https://protanusa.com/products/get-buffed) - Moisturizing 2. Tanning: How to get the perfect show tan - What time should I book my tan? - What to expect during the spray tan - What to wear after your tan - How to sleep to best preserve your tan - Going to the bathroom with a tan on 3. Show Day Checklist Recommended Items Elle's Youtube video show day bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-QO13vA4g8 4. Traveling by plane - Food transportation - Cooking in a hotel room - What to pack in your carry on 5. Recommendations for hair extensions, jewelry, and nails and putting it all together for the stage Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at bestfitbody@gmail.com Check out our diffe

In this week’s episode Jules and Elle discuss another aspect of peak week that involves preparing to perform on stage and other useful tips. This is part two of the series with at least two more episodes relating to peak week to come! Topics covered in this episode include: 1. Getting performance ready 2. Rituals before stage 3. The feeling before your step foot on stage 4. Performing, entertaining, connecting 5. Fear vs confidence 6. Posing practice tips 7. Stage tips 8. Show day events what to expect 9. Alcohol before stage? Pros and Cons 10. Water intake on show day 11. Pumping up and Staying warm before stage 12. The fun part of show day 13. Show day expectations 14. But did you win? 15. Pre and post show useful tips And more! 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 Compet

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