130. Q+A Day Tight Hamstrings, Hip Pain, & Building Muscle at Home

In this Q+A episode of The Fitness League Podcast , we're answering real listener questions about some of the most common fitness frustrations—tight hamstrings, hip pain, pregnancy workouts, balancing running and lifting, and whether you can truly build muscle with just dumbbells at home. We break down why "tight" hamstrings often aren't a flexibility problem at all, how strengthening muscles in a lengthened position can improve mobility, and why hip control across multiple planes of movement matters more than endless stretching. We also dive into smart training adjustments during pregnancy, how to manage recovery when increasing intensity, and how to balance strength training with running without burning out. If you're training at home with limited equipment, feeling stuck with nagging hip or hamstring issues, or navigating fitness through a new season of life, this episode will give you practical, actionable guidance. As always, the focus is on consistency, smart progression, and building strength that supports real life—not comparing your journey to anyone else's. Because progress isn't built in one perfect workout—it's built in the ways you keep showing up. APPLY FOR COACHING: The Fitness League app Macros Guide Join the Facebook Community: FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey: Alessandra's Instagram: Joelle's Instagram: Josh's Instagram: Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Fitness League 01:00 Addressing Tight Hamstrings and Hip Pain 11:51 Exploring Exercise Selection and Recovery 19:13 Navigating Pregnancy and Fitness 22:00 Running and Lifting: Finding Balance 25:02 Building Muscle with Limited Equipment 31:55 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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130. Q+A Day Tight Hamstrings, Hip Pain, & Building Muscle at Home is an episode from Here to Evolve by Alessandra Scutnik.

This episode is 36:43 long.

This episode was published on Feb 19, 2026.

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