Redefining Strength Podcast
The Redefining Strength Podcast is a no-fluff, science-backed show built for people who are tired of wasting time on methods that don’t deliver. Hosted by Cori Lefkowith, founder of Redefining Strength and creator of the STRONG System used by over 10,000 clients, this podcast brings you real strategies that create lasting change.
It’s not about fads, extremes, or hype. It’s about what works: smart training, sustainable nutrition, and systems that help you build momentum instead of burning out. You’ll learn how to train for performance and longevity, fuel your body without restriction, and finally create the consistency you've been chasing. If you’re ready to stop starting over, this show will help you build a body and routine you can count on.
Episodes
336 episodes
Why Going “All In” Keeps Making You Start Over
If you’re a driven, disciplined, all-or-nothing person… this episode might sting a little.Because the truth is, the same “go all in” mindset that helps you succeed in other areas of life is often the exact reason your fitness prog...
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28:32
Why Doing More Is Slowly Breaking Your Body (w/ Dr. Caleb Burgess)
If you’ve ever felt stuck between pushing harder and feeling worse… or doing less and feeling like you’re falling behind… this episode is for you.At some point, almost everyone hits this moment with their body.You get hurt. Or b...
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53:51
Why Your Belly Fat Won't Budge (The 5 Golden Rules That Actually Work)
If your belly fat hasn’t budged no matter how “disciplined” you are, this isn’t a motivation problem it’s a strategy problem.If what you were doing actually worked, you wouldn’t still be fighting the same area. The problem is a predicta...
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12:42
Why You Keep Starting Over (And The Habit System That Actually Works) with Gretchen Rubin
Why You Keep Starting Over (And The Habit System That Actually Works)If you keep starting over with your workouts, nutrition, or routines and you’re starting to think the problem is your motivation or discipline, this episode will compl...
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52:38
MEAL PREP Tips & Tricks (That Actually Work in 2026!)
Learn how to meal prep in a way that actually fits your life and helps you hit your macros without stress. Cori and Redefining Strength RD Julia Stumpf break down simple, flexible, budget-friendly, and lazy-proof strategies to make meal prep su...
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20:41
NEUROSURGEON: You're NEVER Too Old To Build Strength & Lift Weights (with Dr. Betsy Grunch aka ladyspinedoc)
Can you still build serious muscle, increase bone density, and lift weights in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond? A neurosurgeon says YES.In this powerful episode, I sit down with neurosurgeon and spine specialist Dr. Betsy Grunch to crush...
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49:10
THE 1% FIX: Breathing & Core Strength (w/ Docjenfit)
You're training hard, but are you getting stronger? The secret to unlocking your real strength and finally breaking through plateaus isn't more weight or faster reps...it's slowing down, ditching your ego, and mastering the most important 1% fi...
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35:23
Stop Sabotaging Yourself
Cori and Coach Michelle discuss how guilt, rather than holiday meals or missed workouts, often sabotages success by leading to a cycle of bingeing and restricting, which can result in weight gain and burnout.
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39:47
Create Better Daily Habits During The Holidays
Cori and Coach Brooke discuss the strategies to maintain and build healthy habits during the holiday season, focusing on the importance of mindset for long-term success.
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31:29
How To Stop Holding Yourself Back
Cori encourages listeners to embrace various forms of strength, such as the efficiency of work, the importance of asking for help, and the ability to adapt like bamboo or rise like a lotus from challenging situations. By recognizing past succes...
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10:21
Celebrate The Small Wins
Cori and Coach Lizzie explore the concept of "good enough" as a key to achieving health and fitness goals and why there's an importance of moving away from an all-or-nothing mindset, celebrating smaller wins to build off of.
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35:31
Stop Trying To Be Perfect
Cori discusses how the quest for perfection can hinder progress with health and fitness goals.
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8:11
How To Improve Your Gut Health
Cori and Coach Michelle discuss the gut-brain axis and how maintaining a healthy gut can lead to a positive feedback loop (enhancing mood and decision-making related to diet and exercise).
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29:48
How To Turn Your Fear Into Fuel
Cori and Coach Michelle discuss how fear, often associated with failure, can be a powerful motivator when embraced and understood. They emphasize the importance of recognizing emotions as signals that can guide personal development and lifestyl...
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38:52
Stop Holding Yourself Back
Cori discusses those "three little F words" that often sabotage progress by influencing thoughts and actions, which hold us back from getting results.
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8:22
Face Your Fears
Cori and Coach Leigh discuss the significance of facing fears and embracing discomfort as a pathway to meaningful transformation.
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31:52
How To Lose Fat And Build Muscle At The Same Time
Cori explores the concept of body recomposition, addressing the common questions of whether one can lose fat and build muscle at the same time.
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11:46
Tips For Better Gut Health
Cori and Coach Michelle discuss the connection between stress and gut health and provide tips to keep your gut healthy at all stages in life.
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35:14
7 Muscle Building Mistakes
In this episode, Cori focuses on the challenges and common mistakes encountered during muscle building, especially after transitioning from a fat loss phase. Don't let these 7 mistakes hold you back!
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14:32
How To Lose Weight Around The Holidays
Cori and Coach Meka discuss strategies for maintaining health and fitness goals during the holiday season, while still enjoying festive treats. Find your balance this holiday season, starting NOW!
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21:14
Treat Your Habits Like A Budget
Cori highlights the importance of evaluating the “cost” of our habits and treating them like items in a budget.Are your habits worth a penny—or a thousand dollars? And how are you choosing which ones deserve your investment?
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4:40
Start Showing Up For Yourself
This episode dives into the concept of self-care and self-love, emphasizing that it extends beyond traditional relaxation activities like just bubble baths and manicures. Cori and Coach Susa discuss the importance of prioritizing on...
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27:14
Why Consistency Is So Important For Fat Loss
Cori discusses the common struggle of maintaining consistency due to life and stress, while highlighting the need to adapt habits and routines to individual lifestyles.
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