Fivex3 Radio
Broadcasting from Baltimore, MD, home of crab cakes, Natty Boh and The Wire, Fivex3 Radio is a podcast for the every person, because strength is for everyone. The host of the podcast is Emily Socolinsky, owner of Fivex3 Training, a strength and conditioning gym in Baltimore, along with one of her coaches, Rebecca Fishburne. Each week, Rebecca and Emily will discuss the ins and outs of strength training, why there is a no one size fits all approach, and why strength is so important in your daily life. Emily has been a Starting Strength Coach since 2010 and has owned and operated Fivex3 Training for the past 9 years. Emily was active as a professional dancer and teacher for over 20 years. During that time, she focused on strength training and a variety of cross-training methods that helped her grow and develop as a dancer and athlete. Her website is www.fivex3.com. Rebecca has been a Starting Strength Coach since 2018. She became a personal trainer in 2008 and has been working with people under the bar since 2016. Her website is www.cornerstonestrengthmaryland.com. She works with individuals in person and online.
Episodes
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss how to balance your strength training with your sport or outside activity. Prioritizing your strength training will make you stronger but your sport may be your priority right now....how do you balance both? A strength coach can help you find your "Why" and "When."
In today's interview, I sit down with Sara, a special education teacher, who was diagnosed with EDS in 2015/2016. Her two coaches, Dawn and Susan, joined us as well and talked about her strength journey and how they helped her gain strength and confidence in her body again.
Sara will be competing in her 3rd Strongwoman Contest this coming Sunday, June 8, 2025.
To learn more about EDS, visit their website: https:/...
In today's episode, Rebecca and I interview a client of Rebecca's. Leticia started training with Rebecca about 2 months ago after her doctor recommended (for the 2nd time!!) to begin a strength training program. She was referred to Rebecca by a trainer at the gym where Rebecca trains. It was a perfect match! Leticia speaks about her reluctance to begin training, what she has experienced since starting her tr...
On today's episode, we meed Fivex3 member, Greg Cain. Greg started with Fivex3 in March of 2023. At that time, he weighed close to 400lbs. Two years later, he is down to 265lbs. His story is a story of transformation and awareness.
Charm City Strongwoman Contest
https://www.fivex3.com/2025/02/24/the-14th-annual-charm-city-strongwoman-contest-2/
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss an article from the Wall Street Journal entitled "Why 'All In' Is No Recipe for Success" and talk about the issues one might face with an "All In" or an "All or Nothing" attitude about his/her training or sport.
Charm City Strongwoman 2025
https://www.fivex3.com/2025/02/24/the-14th-annual-charm-city-strongwoman-contest-2/
We are back!!!
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss training anxiety and why new lifters and seasoned lifters may have anxiety about their training at some point in their lives.
14th Annual Charm City Strongwoman Contest
https://www.fivex3.com/2025/02/13/the-14th-annual-charm-city-strongwoman-contest/
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss strength training for the mature lifter, the lifter in his/her 60's, 70's, 80's and yes, 90's!! You are never too old to begin a strength training program. You just need to START.
Fivex3 was recently featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" for their series on aging and exercise.
Here is the radio segment:
https:...
In today's episode, Rebecca and I interviewed my client, Mona Noyes, who started training a year ago at age 85. Mona is living proof that it is never too late to begin a strength training program if you want to get stronger.
Don't forget about our Stronger Together Meet on Sunday, December 8, 2024!
https://www.fivex3.com/2024/07/25/stronger-together-2024-a-partners-strength-meet/
Stron...
We are BACK! It's been awhile since we last got together to podcast....LIFE!
But here we are and we are working to get out a few episodes before the end of the year. In today's episode, Rebecca and I touch on a recurring question - How to keep training during the holidays/after getting sick/anything that could disrupt training.
Stronger Together: A Partners Strength Meet
Sunday, Decemb...
In today's episode, Rebecca and I return to the topic of pain and how we work with our clients when they have concerns about an injury.
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss how we help our clients return to training after an illness or during/after and injury. There are differences in how we approach training after sickness and injuries.
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss the Charm City Strongwoman Contest, the who, what, when, where and why. I have been running this contest for 13 years, as long as I have owned the gym. It has been a staple of my gym and a way to keep my sister's memory alive. The Ulman Foundation had a real impact on my sister's life and ours. It is an important organization that more people need to learn about...
In today's episode, Rebecca and I wrap up our Four Part Series on "Coaching" and discuss what you should look for when hiring a coach to help you. Think about your WHY and choose who may be right for you.
Charm City Strongwoman Contest
https://impact.ulmanfoundation.org/fundraiser/5367194
Ms. Health and Fitness 2024
https://mshealthandfit.com/2024/emily-socolinsky
In part three of our four part series on finding your WHY, Rebecca and I discuss when and why you might think about hiring a coach.
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss what happens after you have figured out your WHY? Part Two is about your intention and then action...and being realistic about your schedule and time.
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss finding your WHY when it comes to deciding to begin a strength training program. This is the first part of a four part series on goal setting.
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss the importance of recovery between strength sessions. What you do outside of the gym is just as important as what you do in the gym and finding a good balance between your strength sessions and any outside activities helps your performance in the gym.
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss how we help our lifters understand what tension should feel like in their bodies when learning how to get tight during a squat, press, bench or deadlift. As I like to say, you have to get comfortable with getting "uncomfortable." ;)
Video of Mike T. squatting - BEST SET UP EVER FOR A SQUAT.
https://youtu.be/BrGIh84HBzg?si=KZmSGi-X23j6j-Gk
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss the topic of "Fitness" and what makes someone "look" fit? What does fitness look like to you?
In today's episode, Rebecca and I discuss the topic of incontinence and pelvic floor concerns. Rebecca explains the who, what, when, why and offers excellent advice about how to deal with this issue.
Subjects like incontinence can be uncomfortable to talk about but we need to talk about it, just like menopause, menstruation, hemorrhoids, hernias, issues that will affect training and our livelihoods. Don...
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