

35.8K
Downloads
70
Episodes
Welcome to the Fitness Queens podcast! Join your hosts, multiple fitness world champions Alicia Kyrgios & Stephanie Ayala McHugh as we explore all things female health, training, competing, mindset, and living the fitness life every day. Alicia & Stephanie share their decades of experience of studying, competing, traveling, eating, training, and most importantly, how to live the fitness lifestyle without limiting your quality of life. Join these queens of fitness as they interview industry leaders, experts, and celebrities to bring you all the greatest tips, secrets, and fitness hacks so you can look & feel your greatest, while you live your best life!
Episodes

Monday Sep 12, 2022
Back to the Stage after giving birth!
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
After successfully giving birth to a beautiful boy, Alicia is straight back into competition prep for the WBFF Atlantic City Pro stage in just 3 months time. Alicia is preparing to return to the pro fitness stage after going through a 5 month preparation process immediately after have a cesarean section procedure.
We talk about training safely after birth, managing output with a newborn and the many challenges ahead as she returns to competitive fitness modelling.

Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Recapping 2022 WBFF Worlds with THE GOAT!
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Alicia and Steph give their rundown of what was an amazing show at Paris Casino Resort in Vegas for the WBFF 2022 Worlds!
Alicia was seated next to Allison Dillett judging both the amateur & pro shows getting a great up close perspective on what has been one of the best shows post COVID. The music was banging, the physiques were impressive, the glitz and glam was everything the WBFF is known to be. Our co-host Stephanie stepped back on stage to defend her World Title and she secured the Open fitness crown for the 5th year running. Goat status.

Friday Jun 24, 2022
Overcoming Fear and Building Your Confidence!
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
On this episode your hosts teach you how to build your confidence!
There are no shortcuts around doing things that make you feel uncomfortable, but there are loads of strategies that can help you step up to the plate and out of your comfort zone to grow. Life is full of challenges and confidence is one of the key ingredients to overcoming hurdles along the way. Listen in to our best tips!
Confidence is built through experience, learning, failures - and through just doing the thing you’re scared of.

Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Is Travelling Overseas back to normal?
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
On this episode your hosts go through the new types of travel requirements and challenges you will face heading overseas! Stephanie recently travelled to the Bahamas (from the US) for the WBFF Pro show and we discuss how things at the airports, customs, and on the journey are different to what we might all be used to.

Wednesday May 25, 2022
How to Handle Social Media Pressure!
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
On this episode your hosts speak about their experiences (and their clients experiences) with social media pressure. Constantly seeing other people’s bodies, their meal plans, what they wear, how they live, do these pressures directly result to pressure in your own life?
We discuss methods on how to notice these signs, how to deal with the social media pressures and how to stop it from occurring! It is well documented through research and studies and we explore these findings!

Tuesday May 03, 2022
What do you do when you feel STUCK?
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
On this episode we are joined by Professor Britt Frank who speaks to us about her amazing research driven book, the Science of Stuck. We all go through negative periods where you feel like you're stuck, moving slowly, spiraling and struggling to get traction... but how do we break through these phases?
We talk about feeling stuck in work, relationships, body struggles, literally everything that can be improved through a shift in mindset and internal healing to help you live your best life. Listen in!

Monday Apr 25, 2022
How to Beat Adversity on the way to your Goals!
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
In this episode, your hosts talk about facing adversity on their journeys on the way to achieving goals! Both Alicia and Stephanie have faced extreme challenges on the way to their World Titles. Stephanie is currently prepping to defend her World Title in the WBFF and win a 5th World Championship all the while having excruciating stress fractures in her foot.
Challenges are a given in life, it is important that from early on you cultivate a mindset that allows you to be ready, and thrive when they arise to throw you off your path. Listen in to hear some tips from the champions about how you can never let adversity win!

Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Is the Mirror Lying To You?
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
On this episode your hosts discuss one of the most common things associated with competition prep that they see in their coaching teams! As shows get closer and Season A is kicking off, the irrational conversations and inaccurate self assessment of peoples own physiques is everywhere!
Cruising through social media posts and conversations people are having around their conditioning and the ability to "be ready" are coming in thick and fast. We need to identify the signs of body dysmorphia and when the obsession goes too far, where professional help might be the suitable option rather than pushing on to the stage!

Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Getting shredded on a Budget!
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
On this episode your hosts give you all the tips and tricks on how to eat healthy in a way that won't break the bank! Often, eating to a meal plan can give you the opportunity to buy things in bulk and save money on your food bill! Recipes, getting creative, bulk buying, multi-use preparation, and many other hacks can really help your body and your wallet get into the best possible shape. Listen in!

Friday Apr 01, 2022
Documenting your Fitness Journey!
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
On this episode we speak about the benefits of documenting your progress on your fitness journey! Selfies can be an excellent way to track your progress and make sure that you're heading in the right direction on your journey, but there are plenty of other ways as well!
Your hosts discuss the best ways to document your fitness journey and the reasons why it can help you with motivation, accountability and most importantly, achieving your goals!