Making Shift Happen

By: Jen Kates with Shift Human Performance
  • Summary

  • Jen Kates from Making Shift Happen reveals all of her evidence-based strategies for living a healthier and more vibrant life that fits with your busy schedule. Her methods show you how to experience food and fitness freedom, which means you don’t spend endless hours each day in the gym without guidance and clarity or in the kitchen meal prepping your life away. It also means you don’t spend an insane amount of time thinking about food - because, let’s be real: there are a LOT more important things to think about. Through this podcast, you’ll be empowered with the simple steps you can take today in order to create and live your own badass life and make shift happen.
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Episodes
  • 209. Creatine and Women
    Apr 18 2025

    Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the world, and it is found to be safe and effective. However, creatine use among women is vastly under-researched (what else is new?). Recent research is including more women (which we desperately need!), and the current research is showing that women store and synthesize less creatine than males. In this episode, I explain the differences between women and men when to comes to creatine supplementation, and how dosage can be adjusted, if at all.

    Here’s the study I referenced in this episode if you’d like to nerd-out on it with me: PMID 33800439: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33800439/

    Here are other episodes worth checking out:

    • 161. All About Creatine and Q+A
    • 208. The Downsides and Dangers of Supplements

    Working out and trying a new variety of movements is a great way to improve your health. If you want a copy of my FREE workout guide to help you manage your workouts, feel less stressed and feel more focused, then get it here. It can help you put together some workouts on-the-fly if you’re traveling – enjoy!

    #ShredStrong Starts a New Cycle Every Month – Our Next Cycle Starts on Monday, May 5, 2025!

    #ShredStrong is my signature year-round strength and conditioning training program for mountain bikers and gravel cyclists, but you can join any time you want! Every week, it includes:

    • 3 strength workouts (1 is optional), including some cardio finishers for some fun!
    • A bike intervals session + advice on what other rides or cardio sessions to fit in.
    • A comprehensive mobility plan to help you relax and stabilize your biking muscles.
    • You get personalized coaching feedback and guidance from me on your exercises that you record and send me via video – it’s like having a personal trainer in your pocket so you can feel confident in your movement!
    • Every 3 months, you also get a new yoga flow from our in-house yogi, the MTB Yogi!
    • A community video chat where we meet every 4-6 weeks to go over nutrition, training, and other tips that help you in your fitness and wellness journey.
    • All of this is only $49 a month! Or, pay $39 a month if you pay for six months in-full (totaling $234).

    You can join us every month – each cycle starts around the beginning of every month, depending on the cycle! Learn more of the details of the program and sign-up HERE!

    You can also join my email list here to get the latest news on future cycles of the program that start every month (I only email an average of 1-2 times a month and will never spam you).

    Do You Want a Coach to Help Make Training or Nutrition Easier and Simpler for You?

    Hi, it’s me.

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    18 mins
  • 208. The Downsides and Dangers of Supplements
    Apr 10 2025

    Despite supplements sometimes being beneficial and having a relatively low-risk profile, there are some downsides and dangers to supplements. In this episode, I share some things to look out for when it comes to supplements, as well as a couple of things you can do to keep your safety and health in check if you decide to supplement.

    Some things you can look for on the labels of your supplements are that the supplement company practices Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and you get some bonus points if they are third-party tested for accuracy and quality (this will usually cost more). Also, here are some resources for you:

    • You can learn more here on the FDA’s website if you are in the United States: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/fda-101-dietary-supplements
    • https://examine.com/ is an excellent resource for learning more about supplements and which ones may be beneficial for you, once you speak with your qualified medical professional.

    Here are other episodes worth checking out:

    • 161. All About Creatine and Q+A
    • 31. Q+A on Collagen Protein

    Working out and trying a new variety of movements is a great way to improve your health. If you want a copy of my FREE workout guide to help you manage your workouts, feel less stressed and feel more focused, then get it here. It can help you put together some workouts on-the-fly if you’re traveling – enjoy!

    #ShredStrong Starts a New Cycle Every Month – Our Next Cycle Starts on Monday, May 5, 2025!

    #ShredStrong is my signature year-round strength and conditioning training program for mountain bikers and gravel cyclists, but you can join any time you want! Every week, it includes:

    • 3 strength workouts (1 is optional), including some cardio finishers for some fun!
    • A bike intervals session + advice on what other rides or cardio sessions to fit in.
    • A comprehensive mobility plan to help you relax and stabilize your biking muscles.
    • You get personalized coaching feedback and guidance from me on your exercises that you record and send me via video – it’s like having a personal trainer in your pocket so you can feel confident in your movement!
    • Every 3 months, you also get a new yoga flow from our in-house yogi, the MTB Yogi!
    • A community video chat where we meet every 4-6 weeks to go over nutrition, training, and other tips that help you in your fitness and wellness journey.
    • All of this is only $49 a month! Or, pay $39 a month if you pay for six months in-full (totaling $234).

    You can join us every month – each cycle starts around the beginning of every month, depending on the cycle! Learn more of the details of the program and sign-up HERE!

    You can also join my email list here to get the latest news on future cycles of the program that start every month (I only email an average of 1-2 times a month and will never spam you).

    Do You Want a Coach to Help Make Training or Nutrition Easier and Simpler for You?

    Hi, it’s me.

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    37 mins
  • 207. My 2025 Non-Money Financial Goals
    Apr 4 2025

    Financial goals don’t have to be about money – they can be about other things that impact your money and investments.

    This also includes how you choose to invest your TIME, which is fleeting, fam. ⏰ How do you want to invest your time and energy in 2025?

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    20 mins
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