The Find Your STRONG Podcast

187 - What Competing Teaches Us About Coaching and Lifestyle Change with Virginia Bain

Episode Summary

In this episode, Team Strong Girls coach and longtime fitness competitor Virginia Bain shares her decade-long journey through competitive fitness—from a local gym challenge to the global stage. She opens up about the mindset shifts, sustainable prep strategies, and family dynamics that shaped her return to the sport. Virginia also discusses how her experiences now fuel her coaching philosophy, helping everyday women—especially former athletes—reclaim their strength through realistic, balanced approaches. Tune in for insights on muscle building, navigating plateaus, redefining progress beyond the scale, and maintaining harmony at home while chasing big goals. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at Virginia’s prep for the upcoming World Championships and how she’s using mindset, metabolism, and muscle to fuel her next personal best.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Team Strong Girls coach and longtime fitness competitor Virginia Bain shares her decade-long journey through competitive fitness—from a local gym challenge to the global stage. She opens up about the mindset shifts, sustainable prep strategies, and family dynamics that shaped her return to the sport.

Virginia also discusses how her experiences now fuel her coaching philosophy, helping everyday women—especially former athletes—reclaim their strength through realistic, balanced approaches. Tune in for insights on muscle building, navigating plateaus, redefining progress beyond the scale, and maintaining harmony at home while chasing big goals.

Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at Virginia’s prep for the upcoming World Championships and how she’s using mindset, metabolism, and muscle to fuel her next personal best.

🧠 Mindset. 💪 Muscle. ❤️ Real Life.

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