Why You are Wasting Your Time with Cardio & 6 Small Changes to Make For Weight Loss (The Secret Behind Kim Kardashian’s Workout) with Senada Greca

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Have you been wanting to lose weight?

Do you want to transform your body with your workouts?

Senada Greca is widely known as Kim Kardashian’s Personal Trainer as well as a renowned fitness and wellness expert. Senada shares her transformative journey from struggling with depression and anxiety to becoming a thought leader in fitness. She is the founder of We Rise, a female empowerment platform focused on health, wellness, and personal development, and Zen toa, a women's athletic apparel brand. Senada has trained high-profile clients such as Miranda Kerr, Bebe Rexha, and Kim Kardashian.

Senada's turning point came when she discovered the mental health benefits of strength training, shifting her focus from aesthetics to holistic well-being. Emphasizing the importance of building consistent fitness habits, she advocates starting small and integrating workouts into daily routines. Senada underscores the myriad benefits of strength training, particularly its role in enhancing bone density, muscle mass, and longevity, and preventing injuries, especially as one ages.

Together with Jay, Senada advises against relying on motivation alone and suggests finding ways to incorporate physical activity into busy schedules. Senada gives tips on the importance of a holistic approach to health, combining physical fitness with mental and emotional well-being practices like meditation, gratitude, and visualization. She also gives easy habits to implement in your daily nutrition.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to start a fitness routine

How to optimize your nutrition

How to use strength training for longevity

How to stay active every day

Remember, motivation isn't just about feeling pumped up every day; it's about building habits that become second nature.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:59 Do You Have a Fitness Goal?
• 06:06 What Can You Do in 5 Minutes?
• 09:29 Were You Always Fit?
• 12:01 The Dangers of Depleting Your Body
• 13:25 What Workout Works for You
• 15:03 How Strength Training Affect Longevity
• 18:20 What Most People Struggle With
• 23:50 The Right Reward System to Being Fit
• 25:14 Biggest Misconceptions About Strength Training
• 26:50 What Should You Eat Before Workout?
• 28:32 Genetics
• 30:12 Low Body Fat Percentage
• 31:13 Cardio
• 34:05 Practicing for a Marathon
• 35:17 Nutrition Plan
• 38:04 Muscle Loss
• 41:28 Anxiety and Depression
• 43:40 Do You Workout Everyday?
• 45:21 Working with Kim
• 47:13 Are You Serious About Working?
• 49:43 Managing Nutrition vs. Workout
• 50:51 Workout without a Trainer
• 52:26 The Power of the Mind
• 55:45 Senada on Final Five

Episode Resources:

• Senada Greca | YouTube
• Senada Greca | Instagram
• Senada Greca | Facebook
• Senada Greca | TikTok
• WeRise

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