305: Tips to Get Fit, Eat More Protein, and Do a "Should Detox" with Robin Arzón (Flashback Friday)
Peloton instructor, ultramarathoner, and bestselling author Robin Arzón joins Josie to break down the biggest myths women still believe about exercise—and why strength training may be the missing piece for better health, longevity, confidence, and body composition. Robin explains why lifting heavy won’t make you bulky, how to know if you're using the right weights, and why shorter workouts can be just as effective as longer ones. They also dive into running for beginners, how to finally make exercise feel sustainable, why recovery is just as important as your workouts, and Robin’s simple mindset shifts that make healthy habits actually stick. Plus, she shares her plant-based nutrition philosophy, the supplements she never skips, and the goal-setting advice that's helping people finally follow through.
You'll learn:
How heavy is actually "heavy" strength training
The biggest misconception about lifting weights and body composition
How to build a workout routine that fits your goals
Robin's best beginner running tips
How to fuel your workouts for more energy and better performance
The surprising nutrient most people should focus on more than protein
Why recovery days help you get stronger, not weaker
The simple mindset shift that makes habits easier to keep
Robin's "Should Detox" for finally following through on your goals
How to create a fitness routine you'll actually enjoy for years to come
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - Robin's Journey Into Fitness
07:54 - Why Women Should Be Strength Training
18:47 - How to Lift Heavier & Build Strength Safely
29:42 - Building a Sustainable Fitness Routine
34:52 - Running Tips for Beginners & How to Learn to Love Running
39:08 - Robin's Nutrition, Supplements & Plant-Based Diet
43:32 - Goal Setting, Consistency & Breaking the New Year's Mindset
47:02 - The Question That Changed Robin's Perspective on Life
48:23 - How to Level Up Your Health + The "Should Detox"
49:26 - Rapid Fire Questions & Final Thoughts
RESOURCES & MENTIONS:
Shut Up and Run — Robin Arzón
Finding Ultra — Rich Roll
A Return to Love — Marianne Williamson
CONNECT WITH JOSIE:
Follow @josie.santi
CONNECT WITH ROBIN:
Follow @robinnyc
Check her out on Peloton