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  • Holiday Eating Without the Guilt? Yes, Please!

    Holiday Eating Without the Guilt? Yes, Please!

    Holiday Eating Without the Guilt: Dietitian-Approved Tips to Enjoy Your Favorite Foods The holidays are here, and so are the mashed potatoes, stuffing, cookies, and pie. If you’ve ever felt like one big holiday meal “undoes” all your hard work, you’re not alone. At Fitness Lying Down in La Crosse, WI, we hear this every year from clients who want healthy holiday eating tips that actually fit real life. This Nourish to Flourish blog is inspired by Molly, Megan the Trainer RD’s dietetic intern, who shares simple, realistic holiday nutrition strategies so you can enjoy your favorite foods, support your energy and digestion, and skip the guilt. Big ....

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  • Kettlebell Swings: The Sacred Cow No One Wants to Question (But We Will)

    Kettlebell Swings: The Sacred Cow No One Wants to Question (But We Will)

    Kettlebell Swings: The Sacred Cow No One Wants to Question (But We Will) Kettlebell Swings: The Sacred Cow No One Wants to Question (But We Will) Let’s get this out of the way up front: Kettlebell swings are not for everyone. And the fact that so many “kettlebell gyms” treat the swing as the royalty of all exercises — a universal rite of passage — is exactly why so many people end up frustrated… or worse, injured. This isn’t an anti-swing manifesto. It’s a pro-human-body message. Because somewhere along the way, the fitness world turned the swing into its golden child — the “king” exercise, the calorie ....

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  • Stop Working Out. Start Moving Better.

    Stop Working Out. Start Moving Better.

    The System That Saved My Coaching Career: A Tribute to DVRT The System That Saved My Coaching Career: A Tribute to DVRT I was this close to leaving the fitness industry. After years of “doing everything right” the way I’d been taught in school—body-part splits, machines, chasing bigger numbers—I hit a wall of boredom and frustration. Something in me knew: if this was all there was to strength training, I was out. So I did what a lot of us do when we’re desperate for answers: I went down the rabbit holes. I started asking better questions about movement, about how real people actually live in their bodies, and about why there was such a ....

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  • Menopause or Just Hormones? What Women 40+ Need to Know (RD Explains)

    Menopause or Just Hormones? What Women 40+ Need to Know (RD Explains)

    When Your Hormones Shift but Your Habits Haven’t: Estrogen, Progesterone & Nutrition for Women 40+ When Your Hormones Shift but Your Habits Haven’t: Estrogen, Progesterone & Nutrition for Women 40+ By Megan the Trainer RD · Nourish to Flourish · Fitness Lying Down Have you ever thought, “I haven’t really changed anything… so why does my body feel so different?” Maybe your joints are more achy, your brain feels foggier, or your lab work is starting to show rising cholesterol and A1C levels — even though your diet, activity, and lifestyle haven’t shifted much at all. For many ....

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  • Menopause, Perimenopause & Weight Loss Resistance: What Your Doctor May Not Be Telling You

    Menopause, Perimenopause & Weight Loss Resistance: What Your Doctor May Not Be Telling You

    Menopause Isn’t the End—It’s a New Beginning Menopause Isn’t the End—It’s a New Beginning Author: Megan the Trainer, RD Episode: NTF ep089 – Nourish to Flourish Struggling with weight loss resistance, mood swings, or hot flashes? You're not alone. Perimenopause and menopause impact nearly half the population—and yet, so many women feel lost, dismissed, or unsupported when their bodies begin to change. In this heartfelt episode, Megan the Trainer, RD, shares her personal mission to close that gap. Despite the fact that 1 in 5 medical providers receive no menopause-related training, and less than 7% feel confident treating this ....

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  • Dietitian or Nutritionist?

    Dietitian or Nutritionist?

    Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters for Your Health Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters for Your Health By Fitness Lying Down Megan the Trainer RD – Registered Dietitian at Fitness Lying Down When it comes to improving your health, navigating nutrition advice can feel overwhelming. Online tips, social media trends, and well-meaning suggestions from friends can leave you wondering who to trust. And one question we hear often at Fitness Lying Down is: “What’s the difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist?” The two titles get ....

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  • Barbells Are Outdated?

    Barbells Are Outdated?

    Barbells Are Outdated Why It’s Time to Move Beyond the Barbell Let’s Rethink Strength Let’s get this out of the way: the barbell isn’t evil. It’s just misunderstood. For decades, the barbell has been crowned king of strength training. You walk into a gym, see a barbell, and instantly think that’s where the real lifting happens. But here’s the thing — the barbell is a specialized tool for a specialized sport. Unless you’re training for a powerlifting or Olympic lifting meet, it might not be serving your goals as well as you think. The Myth of the Barbell Somewhere along the line, fitness culture decided that ....

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  • Back Saving Deadlifts

    Back Saving Deadlifts

    🛑 Deadlifts & Sore Backs: What You’re Missing That Could Be Hurting You If your lower back feels tight, sore, or achy after deadlifts — you’re not alone. Many people believe that discomfort is a sign of hard work. But here’s the truth: that sensation is not a badge of honor; it’s a red flag. At Fitness Lying Down in La Crosse, Wisconsin, we’ve helped countless clients overcome the frustration of recurring back pain — not by avoiding strength training, but by learning to move smarter. Why Deadlifts Get a Bad Reputation The deadlift has long been considered the ultimate test of strength. But when done without proper intention or awareness, ....

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  • Build Better Meals: Protein Anchors & Add-Ons Explained!

    Build Better Meals: Protein Anchors & Add-Ons Explained!

    Protein for Women Over 40: What You Really Need to Know In this episode of Nourish to Flourish, Registered Dietitian Megan “the Trainer” Berner, RD, shares what women over 40 need to understand about protein for healthy aging, energy, and weight management. Protein does far more than help you build muscle—it supports your metabolism, hormone balance, and even brain health. By learning how to plan your protein throughout the day, you’ll set yourself up for stronger workouts, better recovery, and long-lasting results. A simple starting point is identifying your daily protein goal and dividing it across your meals and snacks. For many women, that’s around ....

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  • “Sore Today, Strong Tomorrow?” Not So Fast...

    “Sore Today, Strong Tomorrow?” Not So Fast...

    Is Soreness Really the Sign of a Good Workout? How many times have you said—or heard—“I’m so sore, I must’ve had a great workout”? It’s a common mindset, but at Fitness Lying Down in La Crosse, WI, we’re here to challenge that thinking. In the latest episode of our Strong Brew podcast, we dive into the myth of soreness being a measurement of workout success. And before we get into the meat of it, Cory even kicks things off with a guitar performance to humorously highlight this obsession with post-workout pain. The Truth About Soreness Contrary to popular belief, soreness doesn’t automatically mean you’re getting stronger. ....

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