Results Not Typical

In this epside, Nikki is joined by yoga teacher and strength coach Laurel Beversdorf and physical therapist Dr. Sarah Court, DPT to deconstruct the myths around “good” muscles, “bad” muscles, and the idea that getting out of pain requires activating your muscles in a specific order.

They cover:

• Why the “good muscle vs. bad muscle” narrative isn't an accurate or helpful depiction of how our bodies actually work and how it can lead to unnecessary fear or overcorrection in movement.

• The difference between muscle "timing" and motor control, and how these concepts show up in pain management, rehab, and strength training, especially when people assume certain muscles need to be "turned on" to fix dysfunction.

• How strength training improves coordination and load tolerance across movement patterns, often more effectively than trying to isolate or “activate” specific muscles.

• Why obsessing over alignment and activation can reinforce unhelpful perfectionism and interfere with developing actual strength, resilience, and confidence in your body.

• How nervous system adaptations and context influence which muscles are recruited and why variability, not a specific kind of activiation or sensation, is a better goal.

Links Mentioned

Connect with Laurel and Sarah

• Movement Logic website: movementlogictutorials.com

• Join the Bone Density Course waitlist.

• Movement Logic Instagram: @movementlogictutorials

• Connect with Laurel Beversdorf: laurelbeversdorf.com | IG: @laurelbeversdorf

• Connect with Dr. Sarah Court, DPT: sarahcourtdpt.com | IG: @sarahcourtdpt

Connect with Nikki

• Take the 1 minute quiz and get a free personalized strength plan!
• Website: naablevy.com | IG: @naablevyfitness

In this episode, host Nikki chats with Dr. Shannon Connolly, chiropracter and women's strength and rehab coach about the the misleading world of celebrity fitness programs and marketing claims in the fitness and rehab space. 

Topics discussed:

• Why “celebrity-approved” doesn’t mean evidence-based
• How to spot red flags in fitness marketing claims
• What progressive overload actually means proper strength training versus how it's misused in marketing
• The "initial gains" phenomenon and why everything works for beginners but not for long-term progress
• Why pain, progress, and training don’t always follow a straight line

Connect with Shannon:

• Instagram: @livewellwithdrshannon
• Website: livewellwithdrshannon.com

Connect with Nikki:

• Take 1 minute quiz and get your FREE personalized strength plan!
• Instagram: @naablevyfitness

Articles referenced:

• Jennifer Aniston's P-Volv fitness regime article (AOL)
• Marie Claire article about Pilates for strength training

If you’ve ever been told that running is off-limits because you’re hypermobile, have POTS, or deal with chronic illness, you’re not alone. But is that true? Probably not.

In this episode, Nikki chats with Dr. Kate Bochnewetch, physical therapist and running coach, to break down myths, the outdated advice, and a better way to approach running when you're dealing with these challenges.

They cover:

• How POTS isn't caused by deconditioning and other myths around chronic illness, hypermobility, and running.
• The role of strength training in stability and how to build strength in a way that supports hypermobile joint
• Why building strength and tolerance may help more with injury mitigation that having "perfect" running form.
• How to navigate setbacks, flare-ups, and pacing when nothing feels linear.
  

Links & Resources

Connect with Dr. Kate Bochnewetch:

• Follow Dr. Kate on Instagram: @the_running_DPT
• Check out Kate's coaching & resources: www.therunningdpt.com

Connect with Nikki Naab-Levy

• Get a week of free modifiable strength workouts
• Follow Nikki on Instagram: @naablevyfitness
• Check out Nikki's free nutrition resources library
• Grab Macros Made Simple: A free guide to identifying your calories and macros