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Balance and Barbells

Balance and Barbells

Kayla Durck 131 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Balance and Barbells is a podcast for women aiming to improve their health and fitness journey. Host Kayla Durck, an online personal trainer and fitness coach, discusses fitness, routines, and sustainable lifestyle tips. New episodes are released every Friday, focusing on becoming 1% better each day.

Episodes

Body Recomp Series Part 3: Body Recomp Defined + How You Can Actually Change Your Body Composition
Body Recomp Series Part 3: Body Recomp Defined + How You Can Actually Change Your Body Composition Aug 21, 2026 1850 In today's episode, we're diving into the strategy you need to be following based on your goals of building muscle mass, getting defined, and losing 5-20lbs.  This is part of the Body Recomp Series, and we're talking about all the things from how to build more muscle mass, what actually gets you results, and how to get your body in a prime state for fat loss. Share feedback/send fan
Meal Prepping That Actually Works and Keeps You Consistent
Meal Prepping That Actually Works and Keeps You Consistent Aug 14, 2026 1755 In this episode, I am walking you through my exact meal prep strategy that keeps me consistent and that I teach my clients, so they can eat meals they enjoy while still reaching their goals. We walk through the different types of meal prep, how to meal prep successfully, why your meal prep strategy is important, and how you can actually save time by front-loading your meal planning. SubstackShare
My Exact Framework for Losing the Last 5-10lbs & How to Maintain the Results | Body Recomp Series Part 1
My Exact Framework for Losing the Last 5-10lbs & How to Maintain the Results | Body Recomp Series Part 1 Aug 7, 2026 2351 In today's episode, we're kicking off the body recomp series, where I teach you how to change your body composition and get lean and toned.  Part 1 is about one of my most-asked questions: how to lose the last 5-10lbs and maintain results.  I have also included my Substack article where I break this down step by step. Substack article: Read the full article hereShare feedback/send fanmai
Resetting After Summer + 6 Rules to a Body Recomp
Resetting After Summer + 6 Rules to a Body Recomp Jul 31, 2026 1415 In this episode, I am walking you through how to reset after summer and get back on track with your fitness and nutrition goals before fall.  We talk through the biggest reasons why fat loss doesn't work, along with the 6 core aspects of a body recomp and my body recomp rules that help my clients lose 5-15lbs successfully in 90 days. Share feedback/send fanmailResources1:1 coaching - The Body
How to Stop the Cycle of Being On and Off Track With Your Goals | How to Improve Consistency
How to Stop the Cycle of Being On and Off Track With Your Goals | How to Improve Consistency Jul 17, 2026 2505 In this episode, I share some of my favorite tips I share with my clients when it comes to breaking the on-and-off cycle with their goals.  I know you're not new to fitness and KNOW what to be doing, so why is staying consistent so hard?  After the vacations, weekend getaways, and summer treats, I want you to have the right focus and game plan for losing 5-20lbs and keeping it off (and keepin
6 ways to a hot girl summer without tracking everything
6 ways to a hot girl summer without tracking everything Jul 3, 2026 2006 In this episode, I share practical strategies to stay on track with your health and fitness goals, even during busy or travel-filled seasons like summer. I talk through how I approach simple systems, mindful nutrition, and consistent movement so I can make progress without burning out.How to adapt your routine when summer and travel disrupt your normal rhythmHow to build a sustainable nutrition pl
How to Identify If Your Calories Are Too Low & How It Can Destroy a Successful Body Recomp
How to Identify If Your Calories Are Too Low & How It Can Destroy a Successful Body Recomp Jun 5, 2026 1123 In this episode, I'm chatting all about how eating too little or in a deficit for too long will hinder your progress and the overall effects on your metabolism. Especially for women aiming for body recomposition.Some of the topics we cover include:The misconception that eating less always leads to faster fat lossHow food has been demonized and its impact on women’s nutritional choicesSigns th
Why Most Body Recomps Fail
Why Most Body Recomps Fail May 29, 2026 1166 I see a lot of body recomps as a fitness coach, and one of the biggest reasons I see them fail comes down to the type of plan and the understanding of how to actually recomp. In today's episode, I walk through why I see body recompositions fail, what the signs are that yours is going to fail, and exactly how you should structure your recomp if you want to see success. Coaching programs linked
Why Working "Hard" Doesn't Mean Results or Effective When it Comes to Fat Loss
Why Working "Hard" Doesn't Mean Results or Effective When it Comes to Fat Loss May 22, 2026 864 In today's episode, we're talking about the misconception around "hard" workouts and working hard for fat loss, and answering some of my most asked questions:"What really works for fat loss?""Do I need to be working out for hours to see results?""How much should I be eating for fat loss?"And sharing how you can create an effective plan to see resul
Why the "Perfect" Plan is Killing Your Progress
Why the "Perfect" Plan is Killing Your Progress May 15, 2026 1533 In today's episode, we're talking about the limiting beliefs that come with trying to build the perfect fitness plan or routine, and why waiting until the chaos in your life dies down is the reason behind why you stay stuck. As a fitness and nutrition coach, I have seen firsthand how women can prevent themselves from seeing results, not because they don't have the time, but because
Your Guide to a Lean Summer | Everything I Am Doing + What to Focus on for Fat Loss
Your Guide to a Lean Summer | Everything I Am Doing + What to Focus on for Fat Loss May 8, 2026 1417 In today's episode, I'm sharing all the things to focus on for nutrition, training, and lifestyle for the next 6 weeks to get lean for summer. I'll be talking about the three important areas for your nutrition, and how to adjust training to keep your muscle mass and burn body fat in a deficit. Plus, diving into all the lifestyle factors that contribute to fat loss!If you want to be
Training & Nutrition for Fat Loss | What Works & What Doesn't | 8-weeks to Your Fittest Summer Part 2
Training & Nutrition for Fat Loss | What Works & What Doesn't | 8-weeks to Your Fittest Summer Part 2 Apr 10, 2026 1357 In today's episode were chatting about the two most important parts of fat loss and how to get lean and toned with training and nutrition.  Both play a crucial role in fat loss, muscle mass, and your overall metabolism, but they have different purposes and are not equal in terms of the results of fat loss. If you want help in your journey to losing your next 5-20lbs and getting lean & ton

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