The Truth About Pilates: Why It Helps and Why It Matters

The Truth About Pilates: Why It Helps and Why It Matters

Pilates is one of the biggest fitness trends right now, but what does it actually do for your body, and what does it not do? In this episode of Real Women Real Results, Jamie sits down with Peter Donohoe, an Olympic bobsledder, performance coach, movement specialist, and former trainer for dancers and athletes. Together, they unpack the history of Pilates, why it has become so popular, and where it fits in a smart fitness routine. Pete explains that Pilates can be incredibly helpful for body awareness, control, coordination, core connection, and movement quality. But he also makes one thing clear: Pilates is not a replacement for true strength training. If you love Pilates, this episode will help you understand how to use it wisely. And if you have been wondering whether Pilates is enough on its own, this conversation gives you the honest answer. ✦ LISTEN ON ✦ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PAEqoNli6tRea7lAWAgZb [https://open.spotify.com/show/0PAEqoNli6tRea7lAWAgZb] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-women-real-results/id1817062230 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-women-real-results/id1817062230] Youtube: https://youtu.be/-JeaxTHRF28?si=rn4xDal4_es5G3qs [https://youtu.be/-JeaxTHRF28?si=rn4xDal4_es5G3qs] ✦ CONNECT WITH US ✦ Berwyn website: w3body.com [http://w3body.com] Elmhurst website: trainatw3body.com [http://trainatw3body.com] W3Body Berwyn Instagram | @w3body_berwyn W3Body Elmhurst Instagram | @w3body_elmhurst W3Body Berwyn Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/w3berwyn [https://www.facebook.com/w3berwyn] W3Body Elmhurst Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/W3BodyElmhurst/ [https://www.facebook.com/W3BodyElmhurst/] ✦ TRAININGS ✦ Check out our 4 week trial https://trainatw3body.com/elmhurst-4-week-semi-private-training-trial/ [https://trainatw3body.com/elmhurst-4-week-semi-private-training-trial/] ✦ SHOP WITH US ✦ fueledbyw3body.com [http://fueledbyw3body.com]

From Cardio Obsession to Strength and Longevity — What's Actually Shifting in Women's Fitness

Five to ten years ago, women came into the gym wanting to look better. Today the conversation has completely changed. Women want to move well, feel strong, and stay independent into their 70s and 80s. That shift is showing up in the data across the entire industry and it changes everything about how you should be approaching your fitness right now. I sat down with Laurel, a founding W3 Body Elmhurst member who also works behind the scenes at NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), the gold standard in personal training certifications. Laurel just returned from a major fitness industry trade show and she's bringing the inside scoop straight to you. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why the industry has shifted hard away from cardio-first thinking and toward strength and longevity * What trainers across the country are hearing from their clients right now * How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are changing the way coaches work with clients * What recovery trends are actually gaining traction (red light therapy, contrast therapy and cold plunging) * Why creatine is more relevant to everyday women than most people realize, including for brain health * The one thing that isn't trendy but forms the foundation of every effective fitness program * Why Pilates as your only form of exercise might be holding you back * How the role of a fitness coach is evolving into something much bigger than workouts National Academy of Sports Medicine Website: https://www.nasm.org [https://www.nasm.org] National Academy of Sports Medicine Podcasts: https://www.nasm.org/podcasts?srsltid=AfmBOorElgTaL15XIT7eCA_Z4iKnKxsI3jjUDUkxVkN71t4tRZwwMSea [https://www.nasm.org/podcasts?srsltid=AfmBOorElgTaL15XIT7eCA_Z4iKnKxsI3jjUDUkxVkN71t4tRZwwMSea] ✦ LISTEN ON ✦ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PAEqoNli6tRea7lAWAgZb [https://open.spotify.com/show/0PAEqoNli6tRea7lAWAgZb] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-women-real-results/id1817062230 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-women-real-results/id1817062230] Youtube: https://youtu.be/-JeaxTHRF28?si=rn4xDal4_es5G3qs [https://youtu.be/-JeaxTHRF28?si=rn4xDal4_es5G3qs] ✦ CONNECT WITH US ✦ Berwyn website: w3body.com [http://w3body.com] Elmhurst website: trainatw3body.com [http://trainatw3body.com] W3Body Berwyn Instagram | @w3body_berwyn W3Body Elmhurst Instagram | @w3body_elmhurst W3Body Berwyn Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/w3berwyn [https://www.facebook.com/w3berwyn] W3Body Elmhurst Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/W3BodyElmhurst/ [https://www.facebook.com/W3BodyElmhurst/] ✦ TRAININGS ✦ Check out our 4 week trial https://trainatw3body.com/elmhurst-4-week-semi-private-training-trial/ [https://trainatw3body.com/elmhurst-4-week-semi-private-training-trial/] ✦ SHOP WITH US ✦ fueledbyw3body.com [http://fueledbyw3body.com]

The Truth About Supplements: What Most Companies Won't Tell You — And Why It Matters At Every Age

Did you know that most supplements on store shelves have never been independently tested? In this episode of Real Women Real Results, I sit down with Hallie Boburka, Operations & Strategy Lead at GymSupps, the company behind the W3 Body Fueled by W3 private label supplement line, to pull back the curtain on what's really happening inside the supplement industry. From hidden fillers and under-dosed ingredients to what third-party testing actually means - and why most brands skip it - this episode gives you the tools to make smarter, safer choices about what you put in your body every single day. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or you've been taking supplements for years, this conversation will change the way you read a label. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why not all supplements are created equal - even when the labels look the same * The shocking truth about FDA regulation (or lack thereof) in the supplement industry * What third-party testing is, why it's optional, and how to know if your brand does it * The shortcuts companies take to cut costs - and how it affects what's actually in your tub * Why creatine has become one of the most important supplements for women - and what makes a quality creatine different * The 200 mesh standard for creatine monohydrate and why it matters for absorption * What microfiltration means for your protein powder and your gut health * The new Hydrate Plus formula - what's in it and why magnesium changes everything * Top 3 supplements recommended for women starting their fitness journey * 5 supplement myths busted in rapid fire - including "creatine makes you bulky" ✦ Resources ✦ www.gymsupps.com [https://www.gymsupps.com/] ✦ LISTEN ON ✦ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PAEqoNli6tRea7lAWAgZb [https://open.spotify.com/show/0PAEqoNli6tRea7lAWAgZb] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-women-real-results/id1817062230 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-women-real-results/id1817062230] Youtube: https://youtu.be/-JeaxTHRF28?si=rn4xDal4_es5G3qs [https://youtu.be/-JeaxTHRF28?si=rn4xDal4_es5G3qs] ✦ CONNECT WITH US ✦ Berwyn website: w3body.com [http://w3body.com] Elmhurst website: trainatw3body.com [http://trainatw3body.com] W3Body Berwyn Instagram | @w3body_berwyn W3Body Elmhurst Instagram | @w3body_elmhurst W3Body Berwyn Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/w3berwyn [https://www.facebook.com/w3berwyn] W3Body Elmhurst Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/W3BodyElmhurst/ [https://www.facebook.com/W3BodyElmhurst/] ✦ TRAININGS ✦ Check out our 4 week trial https://trainatw3body.com/elmhurst-4-week-semi-private-training-trial/ [https://trainatw3body.com/elmhurst-4-week-semi-private-training-trial/] ✦ SHOP WITH US ✦ fueledbyw3body.com [http://fueledbyw3body.com]

Strength Training Myths Busted: What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever been told that lifting weights after 40 is dangerous, bad for your joints, or something you should avoid altogether, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, Jamie breaks down the most common myths around strength training for women over 40 and explains what is actually happening inside your body as you age. This isn’t about hype or trends. It’s about understanding why strength training is protective, empowering, and essential for long-term health. Jamie explains why muscle loss is not inevitable, why joint pain is not a reason to avoid lifting, and why cardio alone is no longer enough as we age. Most importantly, she walks you through what safe, intentional, and coached strength training should look like and why the right program makes all the difference. ✦ LISTEN ON ✦ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PAEqoNli6tRea7lAWAgZb [https://open.spotify.com/show/0PAEqoNli6tRea7lAWAgZb] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-women-real-results/id1817062230 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-women-real-results/id1817062230] Youtube: https://youtu.be/-JeaxTHRF28?si=rn4xDal4_es5G3qs [https://youtu.be/-JeaxTHRF28?si=rn4xDal4_es5G3qs] ✦ CONNECT WITH US ✦ Berwyn website: w3body.com [http://w3body.com] Elmhurst website: trainatw3body.com [http://trainatw3body.com] W3Body Berwyn Instagram | @w3body_berwyn W3Body Elmhurst Instagram | @w3body_elmhurst W3Body Berwyn Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/w3berwyn [https://www.facebook.com/w3berwyn] W3Body Elmhurst Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/W3BodyElmhurst/ [https://www.facebook.com/W3BodyElmhurst/] ✦ TRAININGS ✦ Check out our 4 week trial https://trainatw3body.com/elmhurst-4-week-semi-private-training-trial/ [https://trainatw3body.com/elmhurst-4-week-semi-private-training-trial/] ✦ SHOP WITH US ✦ fueledbyw3body.com [http://fueledbyw3body.com]

A New Chapter for W3Body: We’re Coming to Hoffman Estates!

This episode is a big one. Jamie Revell officially announces the opening of a new W3Body location in Hoffman Estates, marking an exciting new chapter for W3Body Women’s Training Gyms and the women it serves. But this episode is about more than expansion. Jamie shares the deeper mission behind opening a third location, the lessons learned from Elmhurst and Berwyn, and why Hoffman Estates is the next place where women deserve a gym that truly supports them. If you have ever felt intimidated, overlooked, or unsure in traditional gyms, this episode will resonate deeply. ✦ LISTEN ON ✦ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PAEqoNli6tRea7lAWAgZb [https://open.spotify.com/show/0PAEqoNli6tRea7lAWAgZb] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-women-real-results/id1817062230 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-women-real-results/id1817062230] Youtube: https://youtu.be/-JeaxTHRF28?si=rn4xDal4_es5G3qs [https://youtu.be/-JeaxTHRF28?si=rn4xDal4_es5G3qs] ✦ CONNECT WITH US ✦ Berwyn website: w3body.com [http://w3body.com] Elmhurst website: trainatw3body.com [http://trainatw3body.com] W3Body Berwyn Instagram | @w3body_berwyn W3Body Elmhurst Instagram | @w3body_elmhurst W3Body Berwyn Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/w3berwyn [https://www.facebook.com/w3berwyn] W3Body Elmhurst Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/W3BodyElmhurst/ [https://www.facebook.com/W3BodyElmhurst/] ✦ TRAININGS ✦ Check out our 4 week trial  https://trainatw3body.com/elmhurst-4-week-semi-private-training-trial/ [https://trainatw3body.com/elmhurst-4-week-semi-private-training-trial/] ✦ SHOP WITH US ✦ fueledbyw3body.com [http://fueledbyw3body.com]