Fit Talk with Nwanneka Tesy

About Fit Talk with Nwanneka Tesy

Welcome to my fitness and all things natural bodybuilding podcast! I'm thrilled to have you join me on this journey where I will explore everything related to fitness and natural bodybuilding. Each episode will be packed with valuable information, tips, and insights on what to expect in the world of fitness. Whether you're just starting out or have been on your fitness journey for a while, this podcast is for you. I'll cover a wide range of topics, including workout routines, nutrition, supplementation, recovery, and much more. We'll dive into the latest trends, discuss common challenges, and explore effective strategies to help you reach your fitness goals. As a natural bodybuilder myself, I'll share my personal experiences and lessons learned along the way. I'll provide guidance on building muscle, losing fat, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I'll also address common misconceptions and myths in the fitness industry, helping you navigate through the noise and focus on what truly matters. So, mark your calendars for every other Sunday at 8pm MST, as we embark on this fitness journey together. Whether you're listening during your morning coffee or on your way to the gym, I promise to deliver concise and actionable content that you can implement right away. I'm excited to share my passion for fitness with you and help you make progress towards your goals. Stay tuned for our first episode, where we'll kick things off with an introduction to natural bodybuilding and why it's a great option for those seeking a balanced and sustainable approach to fitness. Yours in fitness, Nwanneka Tesy Amazon StoreFront: Check out this page from thatgymrat https://www.amazon.com/shop/th... (https://www.amazon.com/shop/thatgymrat?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_aipsfshop_aipsfthatgymrat_35281MPAJVDKZFT4B3NT_1&language=en_US) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gymgirl-podcast--5845042/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gymgirl-podcast--5845042/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

Publisher

Nwanneka Tesy

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2023

Latest episode

6 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Sept 2026

   Is Your Cardio Actually Working? How to Measure Progress Beyond the Scale

   The Gym Girl Podcast Season 4, Episode 9 — Season Finale Is Your Cardio Actually Working? How to Measure Progress Beyond the Scale We made it, Gym Girls! This is officially the Season 4 finale of The Gym Girl Podcast! Throughout this season, I’ve focused on how we can use cardio effectively without overtraining, sacrificing muscle, or treating exercise like punishment. For our final episode, I’m bringing everything together by asking one important question: Is your cardio actually working? In this episode, I’m talking about why the scale shouldn’t be the only way we measure progress. As a natural bodybuilder, I pay attention to my endurance, strength, recovery, energy, body composition, and overall performance not just my weight. I also discuss how to recognize when your cardio routine truly needs to change versus when you simply need to stay consistent and give your body more time to respond. In This Episode, I Cover: * How to measure cardio progress beyond the scale * Signs that your cardiovascular fitness is improving * Why recovery and strength matter * Body composition versus body weight * When it may actually be time to adjust your cardio * Why you shouldn’t change a routine that’s already working * How I evaluate progress as a natural bodybuilder * Why sustainable cardio will always beat using exercise as punishment Final Gym Girl Challenge For our final challenge of Season 4, I want you to do a Cardio Check-In. Ask yourself: What cardio am I doing? Why am I doing it? Does it support my current goal? Is my endurance improving? Am I recovering well? And most importantly—can I realistically maintain this routine? My Season 4 Takeaway If there’s one thing I want you to remember from this season, it’s this: Cardio is a tool, not a punishment. You don’t have to do the most. You don’t have to follow every fitness trend, and you don’t have to completely exhaust yourself for your workouts to count. Train with purpose. Fuel with purpose. Recover with purpose. And stay consistent. Thank you to everyone who listened, shared, and joined me throughout Season 4 of The Gym Girl Podcast. That’s officially a wrap, Gym Girls! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gymgirl-podcast--5845042/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gymgirl-podcast--5845042/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

2. 

   21 Aug 2026

   Building Muscle vs. Losing Fat: How Should Your Cardio Change?

   In this episode, I’m talking about how I adjust cardio depending on my fitness goals. The cardio I use when I’m focused on building muscle doesn’t necessarily look the same as the cardio I use when I’m trying to lose body fat. As a natural bodybuilder, my goal is never just to make the number on the scale smaller. I’ve worked hard to build muscle, so when I’m leaning out, I want to preserve as much of that muscle as possible. I discuss why cardio can still have a place during a muscle-building phase and how I use lower- to moderate-intensity cardio to support my cardiovascular health without taking away from my weight training and recovery. I also explain how my approach changes during a fat-loss phase. Instead of immediately jumping into excessive amounts of cardio, I believe in starting conservatively and making gradual adjustments based on progress. In This Episode, I Cover: * How cardio should change based on your current fitness goal * The role of cardio during a muscle-building phase * How cardio can support fat loss without sacrificing muscle * Why resistance training should remain a priority while cutting * Why I gradually increase cardio instead of starting with excessive amounts * How I approach cardio as a natural bodybuilder * Why recovery still matters during a fat-loss phase * The importance of not copying someone else’s contest-prep cardio routine This Week’s Takeaway My biggest takeaway is simple: Your cardio should serve your goal—not compete with it. When I’m building muscle, I want cardio to support my conditioning while allowing me to train hard and recover. When I’m losing body fat, I can gradually use cardio to increase my activity and energy expenditure while continuing to prioritize strength training, protein, nutrition, and recovery. Gym Girl Challenge This week, I want you to identify your number-one fitness goal right now. Are you building muscle, losing body fat, improving endurance, or maintaining? Once you identify that goal, take a look at your current cardio routine and ask yourself: Is my cardio actually helping me reach my goal—or is it competing with it? Fitness isn’t about doing as much cardio as possible. It’s about doing the right amount for the goal you’re trying to achieve. Keep lifting, keep moving, and keep training with purpose. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gymgirl-podcast--5845042/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gymgirl-podcast--5845042/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

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   13 Aug 2026

   Can Walking Really Help You Lose Fat? The Most Underrated Form of Cardio

   In this episode, I’m talking about one of the simplest and most underrated forms of cardio: walking.We often associate an effective cardio workout with running, HIIT, the StairMaster, or anything that leaves us completely exhausted. But as a natural bodybuilder, I’ve learned that harder doesn’t always mean better.Walking can be an incredibly useful tool for increasing daily activity, supporting fat-loss goals, improving cardiovascular health, and staying active without creating the same recovery demands as more intense forms of cardio.In this episode, I explain why walking absolutely counts as cardio, how it can support fat loss, and why I like incorporating lower-intensity movement alongside my weight training. I also talk about daily step goals, whether 10,000 steps is really necessary, and how to gradually increase your activity without turning walking into another form of punishment. In This Episode, I Cover: Why walking counts as cardio How walking can support fat loss Walking versus higher-intensity forms of cardio Why I like walking as a natural bodybuilder How walking can complement weight training The truth about the 10,000-step goal How to increase your daily movement without overtraining Why simple, sustainable movement can be so effective This Week’s TakeawayYou don’t have to completely exhaust yourself for cardio to be effective.Walking may seem simple, but when it’s combined with consistent strength training, proper nutrition, adequate protein, and recovery, it can become a powerful part of your fitness routine.Simple works when you’re consistent with it.Gym Girl ChallengeThis week, I’m challenging you to take three intentional 20- to 30-minute walks.Don’t obsess over calories burned or how fast you’re going. Just move and pay attention to how your body feels.The goal is to find movement you can realistically continue doing week after week. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The Gym Girl Podcast, leave a review, and share it with another Gym Girl who needs the reminder that cardio doesn’t have to leave you completely exhausted to count.Keep lifting, keep moving, and keep training with purpose. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gymgirl-podcast--5845042/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gymgirl-podcast--5845042/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

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