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Olivia Rodrigo’s Trainer: Why Your Workouts Are Failing! (and how to fix it with Kirsty Godso)

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Jan 28, 2026
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Kirsty Godso
Kirsty Godso, celebrity trainer and founder of Pyro and Made Of who trained Olivia Rodrigo and Hailey Bieber, breaks down why most high-intensity workouts fail. She explains proper programming, recovery, red flags in protein products, and what to toss from your kitchen. She also unpacks athleisure brand wars and how authentic partnerships really work.
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Dose HIIT, Prioritize Recovery

  • Dose high-intensity training sparingly and respect recovery windows to avoid burnout.
  • Kirsty recommends micro-doses of HIIT (e.g., 10 minutes) adding up to ~30 minutes weekly and anchoring workouts in strength.
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Repeat Programs To Progress

  • Stop chasing new workouts every session; repeat programs to build skill and progress weight or tempo.
  • Use cyclical programming (A/B/C) for 4–6 weeks and track progressive overload beyond just heavier weights.
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Pick Clean, High‑Quality Protein

  • Read ingredient lists first and avoid blends; prefer whey isolate for fast, low-lactose protein.
  • Avoid products with long ingredient lists and multiple sweeteners which dilute true protein content.
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