Podcasts by Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola

The Reality and Struggles of Triathlon Racing&Swimming for the Muslim Woman-Athlete from 2021-01-25T13:25:02

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In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola, Jeri, and Khadijah w...

The Struggle of swimming for the Muslim Woman in Africa (English + Arabic) from 2021-01-13T08:34:56

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In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola, Naadhirah, and Nipal...

The Impact of Working Out in Swimsuit on Mental Health from 2021-01-06T07:26:22

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In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola and Abbie Fish will d...

Why the Muslim Communities Need to Speak Up More about Swimming for the Future Generation from 2020-12-30T07:35:19

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In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola and Nura will discuss...

History of Burikini&Modest Swimwear for Muslim Women&Women of Faith from 2020-12-23T07:31:12

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In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola and Shereen will disc...

The Importance of Water Safety&Learning How to Swim for Muslim Mothers from 2020-12-16T12:04:48

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In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola, Carly, and Shanay wi...

The mechanics behind dryland training for swimmers with Fabio Comana from 2020-08-19T07:50:01

Fabio Comana is the director of continuing education for NASM®, and a faculty member at San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego. He was the original developer of A...

How to stay resilient during COVID-19 with Yaz Kubba? from 2020-05-20T10:56:29

Today we meet with a special guest and personal friend, Yaz! We discuss favorite workouts and the importance of recovery. We also discuss how to make the most out of the COVID-19 situation and h...

How to take care of your immunity system during Ramadan and Covid-19 with Noor Salem from 2020-05-13T10:13:42

In today's episode, we discuss how you can take care of your immune system during Ramadan and also during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Noor Sa...

How mothers can manage their fitness journey during Ramadan&during covid-19 with Hanan Fadel from 2020-05-06T09:34:41

In today's episode, we discuss how mothers can manage their fitness journeys during the COVID-19 pandemic and during Ramadan.

Hanan Fadel discusses her personal training and how she speci...

How to keep up with swimming during Ramadan&during COVID-19 with Fares Ksebati from 2020-04-29T01:50:33

Have you ever thought of swimming while fasting or ever tried to?

Welcome to my interview with Fares Ksebati, CEO of MySwimPro and founder of World Swim Day. 

Our guest today, Fare...

Why and how being an active Muslim during Ramadan is an act of worship with Ola from 2020-04-26T13:16:05

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who celebrates Ramadan!

I wanted to put this quick and short episode together because I want to bring light on to how being active is an act of worship, and wh...

How to manage your emotions during the COVID-19 epidemic with Amber? from 2020-04-15T08:53:54

Has the pandemic of COVID-19 put you down under lots of pressure and stress while you're trying to manage your emotions?

Join our guest for today, Amber Romaniuk who is an Emotional Eatin...

How mental health is very important for swimmers during COVID-19 epidemic with Abbie Fish from 2020-04-09T13:37:19

Today's episode is an important topic for the swimming industry to come out and bring light on mental health for the swimmers in the house. As a swimmer and as a swim instructor, it really is ch...

How to try out the plant-based diet during the COVID-19 epidemic with Sara Zayed? from 2020-04-02T16:34:26

Have you ever tried to go on plant-based or didn't know the benefits of it?

Join me today with my guest, Sara Zayed who is an advocate on the plant-based diet lifestyle.

Sara Zayed...

How to prepare for Ramadan mentally, physically, and spiritually during the COVID-19 epidemic with Ola? from 2020-03-25T09:03:33

Ramadan 2020 happens to be on April 24th this year, in shaa Allah. 

Because we have one month to go, this is the best time to take whatever we were working on this year to put all the eff...

How to have an abundant mindset, hold on to faith, and stay active during the COVID-19 epidemic? from 2020-03-18T13:02:28

We're in tough times during the COVID-19 epidemic, and we're living in times of uncertainty. 

Finding hope and staying grounded can be so hard now, and it's really important for us to com...

Why total body conditioning is important for your swimming journey with Ola from 2020-03-11T06:59:48

What is total body conditioning you may be wondering and how is that needed for your swimming journey?

Tune in to this episode with me as I dived deeper into this topic and how it can hel...

How to get started with triathlon journey and how it can be for the Muslim woman in hijab with Khadijah from 2020-03-04T08:26:29

Have you ever wanted to try something challenging for your fitness journey?

Tune in to this amazing interview with Khadijah who is breaking the barriers for the Muslim women who choose to...

BONUS episode: A poem on being purposeful with Ola K. Alghazzouli from 2020-03-01T22:42:33

This episode is a bonus episode because on March 2nd, 2014, my grandmother passed away, and it was the day BeFit4Akhirah was born inside of my heart.

I wrote this poem as a way of express...

How getting started with swimming journey on land is very important with Ola from 2020-02-26T16:22:14

Have you ever wanted to learn how to swim but didn't know how to about it?

Then this episode is for you!

In this episode, I cover the following topics:

-How to practice swim...

The struggle of swimming for the women&men who choose to cover up&why I'm standing up for them from 2020-02-20T08:58:50

Have you ever wanted to swim but felt intimated because of what you choose to wear?

This episode is personal because I share with you what I went through in 2018 and 2019 that have shaped...

Special 2020 Be Fit 4 Akhirah Podcast! from 2020-01-23T13:04:09

It's finally here! The special 2020 podcast has arrived!

Join us as we highlight some of 2019's most exciting conversations. This past year had so many amazing guests and there was so muc...

Why having a purpose behind the weight-loss journey is very important from 2020-01-08T12:55:12

New year! New you! Right?

Welcome to this episode as I talked on why I took an 8-week purposeful weight loss journey briefly and what is the body of Jannah course for.

In this epis...

How faith plays a role in our fitness journeys with Sara from 2019-12-25T17:32:55

This is the week where both Jewish and Christians celebrate their holidays, both Hanukkah and Christmas. And I am all about faith and fitness here on my show and on all the work that I've been d...

Goal setting for 2020&Ramadan with Coach Ola from 2019-12-18T20:48:12

Are you ready to finish 2019 off strong and be ready to start 2020 on a positive note?

IF YES, then this the episode you must listen to!

In today's episode, I have answered questio...

How to overcome the holiday stress and the burnout phase from 2019-12-04T00:04:28

The holidays are here and the end of the year is approaching! This can only mean more stress for a lot of people and the start of a burnout phase.

In this episode, I discussed how to know...

Why&how to be grateful for yourself with Coach Ola from 2019-11-27T16:42:18

Thanksgiving season is at last here, and the holiday season is kicking in!

With this time of the year, I reflected and remembered to be thankful for myself, yes, myself!

In this ep...

How to manage your emotions with Yasmin Essa? from 2019-10-10T16:13:57

Do you ever feel like your emotions get the best of you? 

Listen to this podcast episode as Yasmin and I dive deeper into understanding our emotions and how tha...

The importance of community building with Kelly Young from 2019-10-02T14:06

Are you in a community that supports your fitness and health goals?

If not, what are you waiting for?

Join Kelly and me as we ...

Going on a hike? How to be ready for it with Faizan from 2019-09-29T18:31:03

Fall season, as well as Spring, are the greatest times of the year to go on a hike! And hiking should be fun experience for all.

In my interview with Faizan, we discussed how hiking can b...

How to be purposeful in your fitness journey with Coach Ola from 2019-09-26T11:10:57

Being purposeful in life is very important! Especially when it comes to our fitness journey!

But how can you be purposeful in your workouts and your weight loss journey...? Have you ever ...

How to be an energized Muslimah with Carin Timskog? from 2019-08-28T21:17:21

Are you a Muslim woman looking to feel energized and want to be active?

Join Coach Ola and Coach Carin as they talk on how to be energized Muslimah!

Carin Timskog is an online trai...

How mindfulness and meditation can enhance our fitness journey with Micah Anderson? from 2019-08-21T07:59:33

We often hear about mindful eating, mindful this and mindful that! Yet, what about being mindful in our fitness journey too?

This week's guest Micah Anderson! 

Born in Connecticut,...

Knee pain? How to go about it with Dr. Evan Osar from 2019-08-14T12:43:03

Knee pain and discomfort is a common issue among many people! There are various factors to look into!

This episode is NOT to diagnose the pain, but instead, it's to educate you about knee...

How to be functional in your workouts with Adam Jongsma from 2019-08-07T22:08:22

As we get closer towards Hajj, this episode is a great time to listen to because we talked about functional workouts which will help improve your mobility during hajj!

In this episode, we...

How to get back on track on your fitness journey with Coach Ola? from 2019-07-25T08:21:50

Have you fallen off the track with your fitness journey? Are you feeling guilty for eating that bowl of ice cream with chocolate syrup? Do you find it frustrating to keep losing your way on stay...

How to stay healthy during the summer with Nazima from 2019-07-04T06:54:36

It's finally summer, the kids are out from school, and it's finally vacation time! This can be the most exciting time to get outside to get active, to try something new, and to enjoy the moment!...

Ways to appreciate&love your body with Steph from 2019-06-27T08:59:23

Are you tired of the fitness and nutrition industries telling you what you should look like or what you should eat?

Isn't it true that we're constantly bombarded with billboard images, Go...

Got kids? How to get them active this summer with Nura from 2019-06-19T22:05:20

If you are a parent or a coach who works with kids, this episode is for you! In today's episode, we have with us Nura from _ichallenger on Instagram who is a PE teacher and a swim instructor. Sh...

Why men's health matters and how to overcome addictions with Jonathan Sylvester from 2019-06-12T07:05:03

This is National Men's health week, and I am super excited to have with us today in this episode Jonathan to speak up about men's health and emotional well being!

Jonathan is a NASM Certi...

The importance of self defense, corrective exercise,&functional training with Pete Holman from 2019-06-05T17:04:11

Welcome to today's episode. I would like to wish to all Muslims around Eid Mubarak as today as this episode is being released is the second day of Eid Al Fitr, a holiday that is celebrated after...

How to finish Ramadan strong with Maarten van Elst from 2019-05-29T07:13:42

We are in the last 10 days of Ramadan and almost into Eid! We may be feeling tired, exhausted, and excited for Eid at the same time!

So how can we maintain our energy during the last days...

How to keep momentum during Ramadan with Omar Adam? from 2019-05-22T07:58:51

We are just half way till the end of the blessed month, Ramadan, and it is important to keep up with our momentum to finish off strong. 

Join my guest today, Omar Adam, who is a certified...

Benefits of fasting during Ramadan for the mind, body, and soul with Idil Farah from 2019-05-16T07:21:03

We all know that intermittent fasting is becoming popular day by day, and there is definitely a reason for that! It is because it's beneficial for the body, the mind, and the soul. In today's ep...

How to maintain muscle gains during Ramadan with Belal Hafeez? from 2019-05-07T21:12:37

Ramadan Mubarak everyone! Today's episode is special because Belal and I talked about how to stay physically active during Ramadan and why it's important for our bodies.

Belal Hafeez is a...

How Ramadan can help us regain productivity with Mohammed Faris? from 2019-04-30T22:53:18

Ramadan is in just a few days, and this is one of the best months during the Islamic calendar and year where we can really regain productivity as well as get back into track with it. 

Tod...

How to meal plan&prepare for Ramadan with Catherine Zaben from 2019-04-24T04:21:52

Catherine Zaben is a fitness nutrition expert, a holistic health nutritionist coach, and a mom of 3 daughters.  In this episode today, Catherine shared amazing tips on how to meal plan and prepa...

How to regain mobility during Ramadan with Dr. Jen from 2019-04-17T11:14:07

Dr. Jen joins us to talk more about how to regain our mobility during Ramadan. She is a physical therapist and an influencer, as well as helps millions of people around the world regain their mo...

Ramadan prep health strategies with Zahra Govani from 2019-04-10T19:27:07

In less than a month, Muslims around the world will be celebrating Ramadan. Today's guest is a wife and a mother of two boys as well as fitness professional who understands how difficult it can ...

How is Isra and Miraj related to our fitness journey with Imam Omar Suleiman? from 2019-04-03T13:03:36

The release date of this episode is the same date as Isra and Miraj in our Islamic calendar. This is a significant night and date into our tradition and faith. It was an honor to have Imam Omar ...

Tips on how to organize spaces before Ramadan begins from 2019-03-27T09:56:16

As we are getting ready for Ramadan, we can feel overwhelmed and stressed out with Ramadan preparations. 

This is why it's important to take time to keep our spaces organized as much as p...

How to warm up for Ramadan with Umm Sakeenah (Kate)? from 2019-03-20T10:32:23

Ramadan is just around the corner, and it's important to start warming up for it just like we take time to warm up before our workouts.

Today's guest is Umm Sakeenah, known as Ka...

What about Spiritual Transformation with Coach Ola? from 2019-03-13T17:31:26

As a personal trainer, functional fitness specialist, and a fitness professional, I believe it is important to work on our spiritual transformation as much as it is important to focus on our phy...

Do you shop with a purpose with Sana Mahmood? from 2019-03-06T14:23:36

Ramadan is around the corner, and you may be wondering where to buy new hijab or even a new Eid gift for someone?

Look no further! Today's guest, Sana Mahmood is the CEO and founder of Ve...

How is your relationship with your mind with Zainab Jackson from 2019-02-27T11:32

Mental health matters! This episode, we have Zainab Jackson who is a state licensed Psychotherapist and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She is a published author on numerous peer-reviewed jour...

How is your relationship with your nutrition with Lindsey? from 2019-02-20T17:19:59

Lindsey Nicole Faraj is a mother of two and Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist with a passion in helping busy Moms transition themselves and their families into realistic healthy eating and l...

How is your relationship with Allah& Quran with Dr. Yamina Bouguenaya? from 2019-02-12T20:00:13

Since we are getting closer to Ramadan, and we are currently in February, the month of Valentine, Coach Ola wanted to focus on relationships from a holistic approach. Therefore, in this episode,...

Why loving yourself first foremost is more important than loving someone else with Coach Naila? from 2019-02-05T23:13:34

Since we are in February, the first episode of this month will talk about the importance of focusing on our relationship with ourselves first foremost. 

In this episode, Coach Naila and C...

What is Sunnah Superfood with Noor H. Salem? from 2019-01-30T10:32:38

In this episode, we have a special guest with us, sister Noor H. Salem.

Noor Salem is an author, speaker, and a certified holistic health coach originally from North Carolina. After earni...

How to stay inspired, motivated, and dedicated with Sara Mudallal from 2019-01-22T22:39:01

Sara Mudallal is a parkour athlete, has a second-degree black belt, was the first hijabi to compete on American Ninja Warrior, and got featured on Women Health Magazine!

In this episode, ...

How to be Fit for Akhirah with Imam Wisam Sharieff from 2019-01-16T12:23:47

Imam Wisam Sharieff is a Quran teacher and certified radiologist who has overcome his own health difficulties. And in the past 10 years, he has been taking care of his health. 

I...

Faith& Fitness, what made me create BeFit4Akhirah? from 2019-01-16T12:23:22

In this second episode, I dive in deeper with you on how BeFit4Akhirah all came about.

The topics I have discussed in this episode are:

• How my grandmother's death woke up me f...
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Who is Coach Ola? Let's talk mental, spiritual,& physical health from 2019-01-16T12:22:58

In this episode, I, Coach Ola dive in deeper into my personal life background story that is related to why I am so passionate about mental, spiritual, and physical health. 

This ...

Welcome to the Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola podcast from 2019-01-09T14:46:27

Welcome to the Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola podcast. In this episode, we will hear a trailer of what this podcast will be about, when is the launch date, and what will the first three episo...