Have you ever felt overwhelmed or intimidated at the gym, worried about what others might think while you’re trying to lift?

You’re not alone. Many women I work with feel the same way, especially when they’re learning new movements or pushing for heavier weights. In today’s episode, I’ll share powerful sports psychology techniques, like the “cue word” strategy, to help you overcome those negative thoughts and self-doubt.

We'll explore how to create positive self-talk scripts that keep you focused and confident so you can own the gym and your training. This is all about finding your mental edge—because how we talk to ourselves is the most powerful tool we have.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Power of Self-Talk:
2. The “Cue Word” Strategy
3. Creating a Self-Talk Script
4. The Importance of Mindset in Training
5. Mindset and Techniques
6. Intensity in Training
7. Owning Your Movement
8. The Elegant Edge Event

Quotes to Share:

• “It’s our mind that holds us back from doing anything big and scary. It’s the story we tell ourselves. So let’s rewrite that story!”
• “How you talk to yourself is the most powerful tool you have as a woman who trains. Let’s use that power wisely.”
• “When we constrict or contract, it affects how well we move and how much we can lift. Replace those negative thoughts with performance-enhancing ones to create space and flow.”

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Connect with Me: For more training tips, mindset strategies, and support, you can find me at warriorschool.co or follow me on Instagram @amykatebowe.

I know the frustration and overwhelm that comes from trying countless diets and workout plans without seeing lasting change. It’s a common struggle, but the transformation you're looking for—creating a strong, confident, beautiful body—takes time. It’s all about building a solid foundation with consistency, proper movement, and prioritising health over just how you look.

In this episode, I share the four principles that have helped me maintain a strong, powerful, and beautiful body for over a decade. These principles aren’t just about building muscle—they're about keeping your body healthy and moving well, with the right level of intensity and a committed approach to training. I also dive into the seven key traits of women who truly get results, so you can understand what it takes to create lasting change.

If you’re feeling stuck or frustrated and ready to learn what really leads to success in health, fitness, and life, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

1. Define Your Results: What does success mean to you in your health and fitness journey? It's crucial to start by identifying what true results look like for you.
2. Prioritise Health Over Appearance: Focus on building a strong foundation of health, energy, and function first. Appearance will follow as a byproduct.
3. Value the Aesthetics of Movement: Beautiful movement leads to a beautiful body. Prioritise form and technique over weight and speed.
4. Find Your Edges: Training hard is essential. Push yourself to your limits while maintaining intensity and elegance in movement.
5. Create a Committed Relationship with Your Body and Training: Your relationship with your body is the most important one in your life. Make it a long-term, passionate love affair.

Key Quotes:

• "What do results mean to you? What does success look like when it comes to your health, your training, your fitness?"
• "I have a strong, powerful, beautiful body because I prioritise my health before how I look."
• "We need intensity and elegance. The strongest athletes know how to train hard and still move beautifully."
• "My relationship with my body and training is the greatest love affair of my life."

Connect with Amy:

• Visit Warrior School
• Listen to more episodes on Spotify

One of the coolest things about my work is I get to have hundreds of conversations with women about their health and fitness. All of the Warriors work one-on-one with me. They have two coaching calls a month. On these calls we talk about training, nutrition, strategy, mindset. And they normally produce some pretty cool concepts and ideas.

In this episode, I dive into various ideas and concepts that I've gathered from one-on-one coaching calls with the Warriors over the last couple of months. I share insights on the importance of intention in training, finding pleasure in being prepared, balancing passion and discipline, and embracing the long-term journey to fitness goals.

Additionally, I discuss strategies to overcome conflicting information in the fitness space and the significance of taking radical responsibility for your health and training. This stuff is gold and will help you win the game.

• 00:00 Introduction and Purpose
• 05:37 The Importance of Intention in Training
• 16:35 Finding Pleasure in Being Prepared
• 22:07 Balancing Passion and Discipline
• 26:58 The Long Way Home: Embracing Transformation
• 29:08 The Challenge of Transformation
• 30:12 The Importance of Mindset
• 31:53 Building a Strong Foundation
• 32:59 The Role of Coaching and Mentorship
• 37:38 Defining Success and Progress
• 42:50 Navigating Conflicting Information
• 52:17 Conclusion and Exciting Announcements

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Erika Cramer TEDX talk: How radical responsibility can change your life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3RENEfxVEc
• Episode 309: What is a foundation? And is yours strong enough to support your goals?: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/warrior-school/id1470895252?i=1000666163930

Let’s Connect: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amykatebowe/ • Website: https://warriorschool.co/

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