8. Endurance and Cycle Syncing with Josie Lloyd, Ex-Military

What the Gut

In this podcast episode, ex-military and performance coach Josie unravels her journey into personal training and her focus on cycle syncing. Developing her fitness routines from an early age, Josie discusses her experiences with obstacles course racing, endurance training, and fitness coaching. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s female physiology and combining a healthy mindset with a realistic and holistic training approach. From her personal brushes with overtraining, nutrient mismanagement, and injuries, Josie stresses the significance of working in tune with the menstrual cycle. Through her online coaching, Josie ensures her clients understand that fitness is about setting goals and creating adequate and sustainable habits over time, not just fleeting results. Besides fitness, the conversation especially draws attention to mental health, citing Josie's experience with PTSD, the importance of seeking therapy and curing childhood trauma. The podcast discussion affirms the value in body positivity, setting priorities correctly, and developing self-love regularly.

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:47 Josie's Journey into Fitness and Coaching

01:08 The Importance of Female-Specific Training

01:43 Josie's Personal Journey and Challenges

01:52 Understanding the Impact of Menstrual Cycles on Training

02:13 Josie's Personal Experience with Overtraining and Injury

03:12 The Role of Nutrition in Training and Recovery

03:33 The Impact of Trauma and Mental Health on Training

04:16 The Importance of Understanding Female Physiology

06:23 Josie's Approach to Coaching and Training

08:33 The Role of Cycle Syncing in Training

11:13 Working with Different Types of Clients

14:04 The Importance of Mental Health in Training

17:25 Final Thoughts and How to Reach Josie

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🎙️Show Notes and Resources

Connect with Allison:

• Instagram: @allison_and_wellness

Connect with Josie:

• Instagram: @josielloyd_ and @explore.fit
• Josie’s Thrive Tribe

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