How the F Do I Fit It All In? The Smart, Layered Approach to Training That Actually Works

Episode Summary:

Warrior Woman—if you've ever found yourself wondering how the F do I fit it all in... this one’s for you. In this solo episode, I walk you through the exact framework I use with all of my Warriors to help them train in a way that works for their body and their life. We’re not just talking about lifting weights—we’re talking about building a powerful, sustainable training practice that supports energy, strength, and results (without burning out or breaking down). You’ll learn my layered approach to training—why your workouts feel overwhelming, why they’re not giving you what you want, and how to finally fit it all in without sacrificing your sanity. This is about working smarter, not harder—and building the body you love from the ground up.

What We Cover:

• Why most women build their training backwards—and what to do instead
• The 4-layer hierarchy of training needs
• How to structure your week so you’re not overwhelmed
• Why strength training comes first (and how to do it right)
• Where things like HIIT, sprint intervals, and Zone 2 actually fit in
• How to layer training so it supports your life, not drains it

Key Takeaways:

1. You don’t need more time—you need a smarter structure.
2. A powerful training practice is built like a relationship: it needs both structure and novelty.
3. Strength is your foundation. Without it, nothing else will work long-term.
4. There’s a right time to add sprint work, HIIT, and cardio—but only after the foundation is laid.
5. If your training keeps breaking down, it’s not you—it’s your system.

Quotes from the Episode:

• “You’re trying to decorate the cake before you’ve even baked the damn thing.”
• "Most women don’t have a training problem—they have a layering problem.”
• “If your training isn’t giving you results, it’s not because you’re not working hard enough—it’s because you’re missing the structure.
• “A strong foundation gives you possibility. Without it, you're always starting over.”
• “Your training needs to support your life—not drain it.”

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