Balance and Barbells
New episodes every Friday!
Balance and Barbells is for women looking to become 1% better each day and to improve their health and fitness journey. Your host Kayla Durck, is an online personal trainer and fitness coach. Her goal is to make fitness accessible for everyone while living a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. Balance + Barbells discusses fitness, routines, and everything in between. Bringing you weekly episodes that dive deep into all things health and fitness and becoming the best version of yourself. Our motto: Be authentically you and become better each day.
Episodes
88 episodes
Becoming her part 3: Tips for building muscle, how it impacts fat loss, and your metabolism
In today's episode, I am sharing the secrets I tell my clients on how to build muscle mass, how it impacts your body composition, fat loss, and metabolism. Grab the group coach...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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28:24
Part 2: Becoming her and taking ownership - your transformation is your responsibility
Becoming Her – Part 2: Your Transformation Is Your ResponsibilityIn this episode of the Becoming Her series, we’re having a real conversation about what it actually takes to create change. Not just in your body, but in yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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28:09
Becoming the most successful version of yourself: learning how to become her
In today's episode, we chat about Becoming Her and stepping into the strongest, most confident version of yourself, starting today. I share the exact routines, mindset shifts, and fitness-nutrition essentials I used to help hundreds of w...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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28:24
Top 5 Nutrition Tips + Tracking vs Not Tracking + How You Can Do Both
In this episode of Balance and Barbells, I’m breaking down the 5 most important nutrition tips I give to every single client, whether they’re tracking macros or not. From building balanced meals to actually eating enough
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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48:04
You don't need to work harder - you need to work smarter
If you’ve been pushing harder, getting more restrictive, or constantly switching things up and still not seeing results, this one’s for you.In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the truth about why more effort doesn’t always e...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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25:54
How to Reset Your Metabolism and Get Out of your Plateau
In today's episode, we discuss the reasons you aren't seeing progress and why you might be in an "endless" plateau. I also discuss all the reasons that I see women struggle to see results and the errors they are making, and I provide you with s...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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39:14
Fitness tools and gadgets I love
In today's episode, I am sharing some of my favorite fitness tools and gadgets that I love on a daily basis and that have made a huge difference in my fitness journey. Discount codes/affiliate links:
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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23:08
Win your morning: how to structure your morning for success | waking up at 5am
Today we're chatting about how to be a morning person and why waking up at early to start your day with the most important task can set you up for a more successful day. Because when you win the morning and focus on the things you can control y...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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18:48
The Truth About Why You are Stuck in a Yo-Yo Cycle with Training and Nutrition
If you are having a hard time seeing results and finding yourself in a cycle of yo-yo dieting and training, you're not alone. Yo-Yo dieting is one of the most common issues I see as a trainer when you lack the results you want. I wa...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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20:20
Mindset shifts to change your perspective on hard work and results
In today's episode, I wanted to share with you some mindset shifts that have completely changed my perspective on hard work and how they have helped me achieve success through my health, career, and overall life. If you want to join...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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36:57
Your plan for the next 4 months to get in shape for summer
In today's episode, I share with you my top tips for getting in shape over the next 4 months, and exactly what you should be doing in your daily habits to feel your best this summer and get shredded. Accepting a few new clients for ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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33:39
Don't quit now - How to get through the winter slump
In today's episode we're getting real and chatting about the part of the process that isn't so fun...the middle before the results come. Especially with winter in full swing, it can be challenging to stay motivated and consistent. W...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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37:21
How to stop holding yourself back from success and audit your life
In today's podcast episode, we discuss doing the hard work internally to grow exponentially. To get to where you want to go you have to stop and do an audit of your life, and your habits, and even have hard conversations with yourself abo...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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46:36
Stop letting your 9-5 hold you back and using it as an excuse
In this episode, we’re breaking down how to stop letting your work schedule be an excuse and start taking action toward the life you truly want, preventing you from being a morning person, getting to the gym, and reaching your goals. <...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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39:27
Big Sis Advice
In today’s episode, I’m putting on my big sis hat and sharing the real, no-fluff advice you didn’t know you needed. I’m dropping some humbling truth bombs to help you take an honest look at yourself and step into your most confident, authentic ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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31:35
The cost of your daily habits and the impact on your life
In today's episode, we chat about the cost of your daily habits and how it directly impact your future and who you become. Learning how to shift your bad habits into habits that help you become who you want to be and associating a cost with hab...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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36:24
New years goals and how to actually make this your best year yet
WELCOME TO SEASON 3! In today's episode, we are getting to know each other on a deeper level. My goal this year with the podcast is to be more authentic and share more behind-the-scenes of my life, career, and relationships. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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49:49
How to get out of a rut and getting back on track and back in routine
In today's episode, we chat about how to get out of a rut, especially during and after the holiday season. It can be challenging during the holidays to stay on track and often time leads to a rut with workouts, nutrition, and even motivation. H...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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46:31
Shifting your mindset to get what you want | how to become a morning person
In today's podcast, we chat about the the importance of not only setting goals and understanding them the achieve them but also learning how to shift your mindset and identity so that you can reach and become the person you want to be. Al...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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42:46
Your plan for the next 8 weeks to get results | more on Fitmas
Want to end 2024 feeling your best and healthiest while going into the New Year with strong habits and routines? I share all my biggest tips and exactly what I recommend to my clients and an online personal trainer. There is not cheating ...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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38:29
5 am mornings real talk: what works and what doesn't
In today's episode, we chat about becoming a 5 a.m. person and how to be successful. I share all the things that I think work and the things that aren't worth the hype. PLUS, if you are looking to become a 5 a.m. person, I share exactly how to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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40:06
Starting before the New Year | What you should be focused on to reach your goals
In today's episode, we chat about how to set yourself up to be successful and avoid waiting for the New Year to start winning and accomplishing your health and fitness goals. I share exactly what you should be focusing on from becoming a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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49:05
The importance of rest and recovery for progress and how to find a balance in your routine
In today's episode, we do a quick debrief on how to incorporate proper rest and recovery into your routine for the best results. Plus, we dive into why it is crucial for seeing physical progress, how it impacts your mental, physical, and emotio...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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30:29
90 day success plan | having the hard conversations | building habits that work
In today's episode, we chat about how you can use the next 90 days before the end of the year to get results, create habits that stick, hold yourself accountable, and do the work to get you there.
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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36:59
How much protein you should be eating | My thoughts on the animal based diet
In today's episode, I share with you how to figure out how much protein you should really be eating based on your fitness goals. Plus we dive into how protein synthesis works and why it is crucial for you to reach your goals, whether it b...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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34:24