This week, we're welcoming Alex Rice to the podcast for some fun & gains. Everyone's favorite garage gym go-er is here talk about getting comfortable in the gym, snacks, consistency, realistic routines, fav books & more. Plus, Britt & Alex cap things off with a game of fitness this-or-that!Timestamps1:15 today’s ep1:30 digging in today1:45 Britt’s weekly recap4:34 fill up your cup6:15 WELCOME Alex7:00 California9:20 interaction/connection11:20 how Alex got into fitness15:00 early Instagram16:20 getting comfy with a squat rack 20:00 the importance of form20:40 mobility = confidence in form21:50 Alex’s home gym27:00 snow28:00 Trader Joe’s love29:10 nicest people29:30 snack girls unite30:15 favorite items35:10 Alex’s favorite breakfast foods38:10 sourdough39:00 Alex's pancake game40:55 Alex’s favorite shows41:33 simple nighttime routines42:20 skincare first43:40 Alex’s favorite books46:50 life is more than the gym48:00 healthy lifestyle tips48:25 consistency48:50 “off-track”50:00 enjoy how you workout51:00 enjoy the foods you’re eating52:40 fitness this or that with Alex52:50 pre-workout or coffee53:20 dumbbell or kettlebell53:30 solo or workout partner55:17 push or pull58:15 how to start wearing shorts59:40 upper or lower1:00:20 morning vs night gym go-er1:01:35 biceps or triceps1:03:05 follow shorties1:03:50 Alphalete or GymShark1:04:30 Blazers or Converse1:07:03 front squat or back squat1:08:55 all time favorite exercise1:09:50 what Alex would tell her younger self1:14:14 where to find more AlexNEW merchShop - Love Yourself HoodiesAlex's Insta: @alexriceeAlex's YouTube: Alex RiceFollow the podcast@funandgains.podcastFollow Brittinsta // @_brittanyluptonyoutube // Brittany Luptontiktok // brittanyluptonContact Ushello@funandgainspodcast.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy