Want more out of your workouts? Want better, faster, bigger gains? Join Lylas for this lesson in mind-muscle connection and up-leveling your workouts. Let's Go! Timestamp: (03:39) - Lylas explains why a mind-muscle connection is important. (05:06) - She defines mind-muscle connection. (06:05) - How to know if you do not mind muscle connecting. (08:29) - Lylas compares the difference between passive training vs. mind-muscle connection. (08:55) - How to improve mind-muscle connection. (17:22) - She shares an exercise she does to practice mind-muscle connection with her competition athlet ..read more

When was the last time you took a break from the gym? Join Lylas for this episode as she talks about how to strategically plan workout breaks to amplify your program results. As well as when rest from the gym might be exactly what you need. Let's Go! Timestamp: (04:51) - How resting is important during workouts. (06:54) - Lylas shares how she takes a rest and breaks during workouts. (08:35) - Why best rest period only takes 45 second. (10:32) - How to plan rest and break from your workouts. (13:38) - Why a week off is important. (15:03) - Unplanned rests and breaks. Illness, stress, hormone ..read more

As an add-on to Vulnerability and Shame, in this bonus episode Lylas shares her experiences with body shame.  The pressure of being a coach, leading by example.  The competition world, being judged and compared for the way your body looks. Fertility body composition changes, learning to love your body for its capabilities and strength.  Letting go of the 'I should look different, I should be better.' mindset. coach@lylasleona.com ..read more

Are you struggling to shape your body the way you want? Have you been trying to build muscle for some time? Join Lylas for this episode as she talks about her Top 5 Muscle Building Tips. Let's Go! Timestamp: (03:01) - Lylas shares why weight loss should come first before muscle development. (04:33) - Tip 1: Consistency in everything you do.  (08:11) - Tip 2: Workouts. Lylas encourages mind-muscle connection. (14:38) - Tip 3: Nutrition. Nutrition is the fuel that's going to help build muscle. (19:50) - Tip 4: Sleep. Sleep is when your body recovers when your muscles heal and grow. (25:25 ..read more

Taking a closer look at your sense of self and your ego. Discover how to lean into your vulnerability and put your ego aside. Join Lylas for this first episode of The Vulnerability Series as she talks about her personal growth journey.   Let's Go! Timestamp: (01:19) - Overview of what this series on vulnerabilities is about. (05:16) - She reads a definition of vulnerability from oxford dictionary and google. How it helps her to connect with herself on a deeper level. (07:50) - Benefits of being emotionally vulnerable. (09:59) - Lylas explains how ego prevents us from exploring our emoti ..read more

Is your goal muscle development? Join Lylas for this episode as she talks about how multi-mini meals works, why it could be your secret weapon for building muscle, and what setting up a MMM protocol looks like.   Let's Go! Timestamps: (01:49) - Lylas defines multi-mini meals. (02:04) - The benefits of multi-mini meals. (03:58) - The disadvantages of multi-mini meals. (05:38) - Who multi-mini meals are for. (06:18) - Lylas compares multi-mini meals to reverse dieting. (07:32) - Framework of what multi-mini meals look like. (11:07) - How to transition from intermittent fasting to multi-mi ..read more

Why your WHY is so important. Do you lack motivation or self discipline, it could be that you haven't defined your WHY. Join Lylas for this episode as she talks about why your goals matters and what makes achieving your goals so important.   Let's Go! Timestamp: (03:56) - Lylas explains why having a Why is important. (05:13) - She emphasizes that your Why needs to be big and powerful. (11:03) - Lylas shares why is having a Why is a great motivator to keep you focused and on track. (17:29) - She highlights that her Why includes opening up being vulnerable and studying herself to empower ..read more

Are you someone who cares too much about other people opinions? Are you holding back on your goals, dreams and opportunities because of what other people might think? Join Lylas for this episode as she talks about how to debunk other people opinions and come to realize that other peoples opinions of us... are none of our business!   Let's Go! Timestamp: (01:45) - Lylas a little about what to do when things don't go as plan. (02:45) - She gives a promised update on the results of WNBF Vancouver. (09:34) - Lylas explains what an opinion is and how we formulate our opinions. (11:41) - She ..read more

A sneak peek of what makes Lylas' signature weight loss program, The 16 Week Transformation Program, so successful. Join Lylas for this new look at what is truly needed to lose those unwanted pounds for good. Hear personal stories from past 'Transformers' and get a in depth look at whats included in The 16 Week Transformation Program.  Transform Yourself This January  ..read more

Bikini, Fitness Model, Figure, Fit Body, Fitness, Physique, Body Building...where do you fit? Join Lylas for this episode as she talks about how to choose your category and the importance of understanding what your body is best suited for.   Let's Go! Timestamp: (02:07) - Lylas discusses the main categories for females inside the WNBF. (02:10) - First, the Bikini category. (04:35) - Second, the Figure category. (08:05) - Third, the Fit Body category. (09:32) - Fourth, is the Bodybuilding category. (12:14) - Lylas discusses a couple of optional categories available to women offered in th ..read more