About this episode
You know how I know Cassanandra Forsythe is awesome?
She said a big part of why she got into strength training and working out was watching one of my all-time favorite shows as a kid – American Gladiators!
Now in all seriousness, sporting a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and a Masters Degree in Nutrition & Metabolism, Cass really is a force both in the strength and conditioning and nutrition spaces, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring her on the show.
And today, we’re going to talk about her work with young female athletes, and how she’s helping them not only train for performance but also nourish their bodies along the way!
Quotable Quotes:
I wanted to be that professor that students remember for making a real impact.
Empowering young athletes to become machines that won’t break is my mission.
Yoga was a new challenge that humbled me and transformed my approach to fitness.
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
Cassandra’s journey from a fascination with American Gladiators to leader in the nutrition and exercise science spaces.
How chronic lower back pain and health challenges early in life lead her to the worlds of training and nutrition.
Why it’s so important to Cass to blend the science but also the real-world/practical sides of training.
Her overall teaching philosophy, and why it extends beyond education and moves towards inspiration.
How to create programs that are truly fun and engaging for young athletes.
The massive shift in the fitness industry from aesthetics to performance training.
Thoughts on getting your female athletes to focus on fueling and nourishment versus “diets.”
Why she originally got started in yoga, and how it’s helped fill in gaps with her physical development.
How YOU can get started with yoga or mobility, and why it can help you not only train longer, but stay healthier to boot!
