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So You Want to Train for Multiple Sports at Once

In this blog post, we’re diving into key insights from our latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where Krissy, Amanda, and Chelsea unpack what it really takes to train for multiple sports at once. Whether you’re juggling CrossFit and marathon training, strength and endurance goals, or just love doing a bit of everything, this episode breaks down the difference between hybrid, multi-sport, and concurrent training—and why that matters. The team shares how to prioritize sessions, fuel properly, recover smarter, and set realistic expectations when you’re trying to excel in more than one discipline. If you’re wondering whether you can train for everything without burning out, this one’s for you.

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Do You Really Need Supplements?

In this blog post, we’re breaking down key takeaways from our latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where Maggie is joined by registered dietitian Lauren Step and PhD candidate Chris to tackle a topic that’s often confusing (and sometimes overwhelming): supplements. From multivitamins and magnesium to creatine and greens powders, this conversation dives into when supplements are actually useful, when they’re not worth the hype, and how to avoid common pitfalls when navigating the supplement industry. Whether you’re an athlete, a health enthusiast, or just trying to cover your bases, this episode will help you make more informed—and safer—decisions when it comes to what you’re putting in your body.

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So You Want to Improve Your Body Composition

In this blog post, we’re breaking down key takeaways from our recent Black Iron Radio episode, where coaches Amanda, Lauren, and Ryann dive into one of the most common—and misunderstood—goals we hear from clients: improving body composition. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or something in between, this conversation unpacks what body composition actually means, how to pursue it in a sustainable way, and why it’s about so much more than scale weight. They cover everything from protein targets and progressive training to recovery, stress, and the long game of physique change. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making real, lasting progress, this one’s for you.

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Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality

In this blog post, we’re breaking down key insights from our latest Black Iron Radio episode, where coaches Morgan, Joyce, and Acacia dive into the concepts of body positivity and body neutrality—what they mean, how they differ, and why each approach can serve a different purpose in someone’s body image journey. They explore everything from how these movements have evolved, to the pressures of toxic positivity, to finding peace with your body through neutrality. Whether you’re working through body image struggles yourself or supporting someone else, this conversation offers thoughtful perspectives and practical mindset shifts that can help create more freedom and flexibility around food, fitness, and self-image.

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