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Fit For Thought

Alexandra Newton

Fit For Thought is a bi-weekly podcast where fitness, technology and entrepreneurship intersect. From wearable devices that are redefining the limits of the human body, to risk-taking entrep...

Episodes

20 of 36 episodes

The Starting Line: An Ultimate Guide to Running with Lauren Roberts

Lauren Roberts has been running for as long as she can remember. As a young child, she was born with internally rotated thigh bones, and spe...

01:01:30May 1, 2018

3.04 - Legal 101 for Everyday Athletes and Fitness Entrepreneurs

I recently co-hosted a professional development and networking event where Toronto-based lawyer, athlete and entrepreneur, Darielle Teitelba...

52:47Mar 19, 2018

3.03 - High Performance Habits with Sylvie Tetrault

In High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way , Brendon Burchard identifies six habits that high performers deliberat...

01:00:05Feb 5, 2018

3.02 - Fitbit Ionic with Daniel Shaw

"Ten years ago, Fitbit pioneered the wearables category with the introduction of its first health and fitness tracker. Since then, we have b...

41:53Jan 22, 2018

3.01 - Fitness Entrepreneurship with Cassie Day of All Day Fit

If you're on Instagram and follow what's going on in the Toronto fitness community, then you've likely come across personal trainer, certifi...

54:21Jan 8, 2018

2.16 - One Year Anniversary Special

One year ago today I released the very first episode of the podcast. It featured fascial stretch therapist and my good friend, Sarah Marino....

20:48Dec 11, 2017

2.15 - Pre and Post Natal Fitness with Samantha Montpetit-Huynh

Calling all moms, moms-to-be, fitness professionals and anyone who's interested in pelvic floor and abdominal health - this one's for you! S...

01:07:59Nov 27, 2017

2.14 - Supplements for Building Muscle, Restoring Energy, Recovering from a Workout

A listener of the show recently messaged me and asked what are the best supplements to take while training. First, I want to say thanks for...

26:10Nov 14, 2017

2.13 - Link Integrated Health with Brad Cote

We've covered a wide range of topics on the the podcast from fascial stretch therapy to body building. I often wonder how and whether these...

54:46Oct 30, 2017

2.12 - Inspiration and Entrepreneurship with Jodianne Beckford of The E Project

Where do you get inspiration from? A great film, a compelling novel, how about influencers in your network? I'm inspired by the people aroun...

52:04Oct 16, 2017

2.11 - Holistic Nutrition and High Performance with Sylvie Tetrault

On a previous episode of the podcast, Steve Parkhill and I briefly touched upon nutrition in relation to different styles of training. Unfor...

01:16:11Sep 25, 2017

2.10 - Incorporating Bodybuilding Principles into Strength Training with Steve Parkhill

We're taking mind-muscle connection to a whole new level with Steve Parkhill . Steve is a Toronto-based trainer and fitness entrepreneur wit...

58:57Sep 11, 2017

2.09 - Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) Review

I'm on the hunt for a new cross trainer, but with some many options out there, picking the right shoe can be challenging. I found out throug...

30:38Aug 28, 2017

2.07 - The Psychology of Strength: Powerlifting with Maria "MiaMazin" Nikolajev

On the last episode of the podcast, I briefly touched upon the difference between Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting, and how lifting we...

54:43Jul 24, 2017

2.06 - Fear, Uncomfortable Conversations and Hill Sprints

The Quote That Inspired This Episode "What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do. As I have heard said, a person's success i...

25:16Jul 10, 2017

2.05 - Chad Cranston of The City Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with co-founder of TCHAD Quarterly and host of The City Podcast , Chad Cranston. As podcasters wi...

01:10:23Jun 19, 2017

2.04 - Scullhouse Rowing

Located in the heart of Toronto's St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, Scullhouse Rowing is Canada's only authentic indoor rowing workout faci...

34:40Jun 5, 2017

2.03 - No Tummy Mommy

At Fit For Thought, we're all about making connections and creating a space where information sharing can grow and thrive. I've had the plea...

24:57May 22, 2017

2.02 - Girls Gotta Stretch It Out

A couple of weeks ago, Dr. Aaron Horschig of Squat University was on the podcast to talk about some of the factors that affect squat perform...

23:45May 8, 2017

2.01 - Electrical Muscle Stimulation with GoGo Muscle Training

If you've been following me on social media, you may have noticed my posts about GoGo Muscle Training, a Toronto-based business that has har...

45:58Apr 24, 2017