Hey! I’m Lucinda (they/them), and welcome to Small Gains—the inclusive strength and running podcast where we celebrate progress over perfection and chase intentional, incremental gains in our strength and running.
Here, we believe small, consistent steps lead to big transformations—in our training, lifestyle, and overall well-being.
I’m here to bring the alternative and LGBTQIA+ communities accessible fitness advice and guidance for ALL bodies.
You’ll find me sharing evidence-based tips and insights on balancing strength training and running through hybrid fitness—on your terms. No hustle or grind culture here.
At Small Gains, we take a holistic approach to training—from gym intimidation and nutrition struggles to mindset, body image, neurodiversity, and mental health.
If you’ve always felt like a bit of an outcast in fitness spaces, this will 100% be your flavour.
Find me on Instagram at @lucinda_fuzzcultureclub
On TikTok at @fuzzcultureclub
To learn more about my coaching options or get in touch with me directly, head to fuzzcultureclub.com.
In this episode, I explore the intersection of exercise and depression. Drawing from my own experiences and research, I discuss the benefits of physical activity as a coping mechanism and treatment f…
In today's episode, I'm talking about how most of us don't have a discipline or willpower problem when it comes to consistent training. We actually just lack a few tools that will help us create thos…
In today's episode, I'm talking all about patience. We delve into how patience is crucial in fitness, focusing on steady progress over quick fixes. And I throw in some wisdom from Mr. Miyagi about br…
In this episode, I tackle the topic of food tracking, weighing up its pros and cons. I share personal experiences and insights to help you lovely lot understand WHY you might want to track food and H…
I'm back after a week of battling tennis ball-sized tonsils. But now that I'm feeling better, we’re diving into food cravings.
We'll chat about those intense desires for specific foods, exploring what…
TW: Eating Disorders, Diets, Extreme Food Restriction
Join me on a journey through my history of chronic dieting as I delve into the darkly (and slightly comical at times) world of extreme food restr…
Are you a morning person? Or is it just not your flavour?
In todays episode I spend some time talking about approaches to getting up early to smash your mornings, even if you typically don't enjoy i…
Today I explore why I've always struggled with self belief, and how I learned to challenge it a little more as I started to build more belief in my own capabilities. I hope you enjoy it!
To apply to…
Today we're talking all about goal setting for the new year, sustainably and efficiently.
Use this simple 5 step process to plan and set out your goals for the year.
A new years resolution doesn't have…
It's been an eventful 2023 for me personally and professionally. I've learned a lot, and I've failed a lot. So I wanted to share 10 lessons I learned in 2023. I hope this episode gets you fired up fo…
Today we're talking all about embracing doing things imperfectly, which is often really hard for a lot of us. But there's a reason for the imperfect-ness in that it helps us take action when a lot of…
TW: Mention of suicide, PTSD and talk of traumatic events.
Today I have a chat with Kellan Bacon of Kai Ming Holistics about somatic breathwork in relation to trauma. I also tell you how I ended up f…
Today we're talking about navigating the holidays!
Overwhelm, food relationship, training, boundaries.
I give you my 5 top tips for getting through the festivities with your wellbeing in mind.
If any…
A good old chat with the wonderful Pennie Varvarides (they/them) about everything Hypermobility, strength and flexibility. As well as the link between Neurodiversity and Hypermobility and taking your…
How many times have you thought or said this to yourself or a mate? Today is a deep one. All about getting over those mental barriers to actually be able to do the things you say you're going to do. …
Today we are talking about challenging that little all or nothing bug that creeps in when you miss a workout. I talk about my own experience with an all or nothing mindset, how I changed things up, a…
A chat with the incredible Em Donks of NRG Fitness about their transition, testosterone, top surgery, creating a trans masc physique, masc fashion, confidence and dealing with mental negativity. I ho…
Today we are talking about having abs. Visible abdominal muscles, and if it's actually worth it, Nice short solo episode from me today. Here's what I cover:
Hey gang, my episode this week is for anyone that is having trouble getting started as a beginner with working out either at a gym or at home. It's also for anyone that has been out of it for a while…