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The Lift for Longevity Podcast-Alleviate chronic pain, fix muscle imbalances, exercises for dental hygienists, injury prevention, strength training for dental hygienists

The Lift for Longevity Podcast-Alleviate chronic pain, fix muscle imbalances, exercises for dental hygienists, injury prevention, strength training for dental hygienists

Brianne Novaes| Strength Coach for Dental Professionals | Corrective Exercise Specialist

Health & Fitness

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to get rid of your pain, but nothing has worked? Do you workout regularly but still have annoying aches and pains that just won’t seem to go away? Are you afraid of getting injured, needing surgery, or being forced to find a new career even though you love what you do? Do you wish there was a long-term solution to get rid of your pain so you can enjoy both your practice and your life outside of work? Hey, I’m Brianne Novaes and I’m here to tell you that you CAN have a life without constant pain and having to rely on temporary fixes, but instead you can live a life that you love, have energy, and longevity in your career! I’m a fit pro turned business owner (and also a girl mom) here to help you get to the root of you pain by fixing your muscle imbalances and building the right muscles for your career through specialized strength training. My mission is to educate dental pros on how to take control of their physical health so they can build a strong, resilient body that is free of pain and injury. So, if you’re ready to stop wasting time, money, and energy on temporary fixes and finally learn how to be pain free for good, grab a high protein snack and get ready to get your learn on! Want to learn how we can work together? Here to help you take control of your physical health: Learn-> builtbybrianne.com Connect-> builtbybrianne@gmail.com Instagram-> built_by_brianne FB Community- > https://www.facebook.com/groups/1293814348042427/

Episodes

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Keeping Dental Hygienists Stuck in Pain

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Keeping Dental Hygienists Stuck in Pain

In this episode, Brianne Novaes chats with her assistant coach, Tom Hudson, about the top three mistakes that hygienists make when it comes to chronic pain. They discuss the importance of hydration, proper nutrition, and stress management in preventing pain and maintaining overall health. The conversation emphasizes the foundational aspects of health and wellness, highlighting the significance of basic practices over trendy or complex solutions. Takeaways Hydration, nutrition, and stress management are foundational pillars for preventing chronic pain and maintaining overall health. Basic practices such as proper hydration, balanced nutrition, and stress management have a significant impact on overall health and wellness. Chapters 00:00 Stress Management and Its Impact
15min•Feb 27, 2026
Ep 70 From Chronic Hip Pain and Weekly Chiro to NO PAIN and NO CHIRO: Danielle’s Story

Ep 70 From Chronic Hip Pain and Weekly Chiro to NO PAIN and NO CHIRO: Danielle’s Story

In today’s episode I am sharing my client Danielle’s amazing transformation. Being a single mom like myself, all I wanted for her was to make her life easier by getting rid of her pain. When we met, she was having chronic hip pain, tingling and numbness in her neck and shoulders, and was always uncomfortable. She did weekly chiro, massage, yoga..she felt like she had tried everything. Once we started working on correcting her imbalances, her hip pain was GONE IN 4 WEEKS! After 12 weeks of working with me, she has NO PAIN AT ALL and feels like a person again. <3 Tune in to hear her story now. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Lift for Longevity Application: https://forms.gle/dSNPtjYM7KHeqcu87 Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
12min•Oct 25, 2024
Ep 69 Common Lower Body Muscle Imbalances in Dental Hygienists

Ep 69 Common Lower Body Muscle Imbalances in Dental Hygienists

Do you have low back, hip, or glute pain? Have you been told that one of your legs is shorter/longer? I see signs like this in Dental Hygienists every single week. Because you sit all day AND often lean either forward or to the side, your body develops muscle imbalances. This is because overtime, your pelvis becomes misaligned -either anteriorly, posteriorly, or laterally tilted. Each of these leads to having muscles that are overused and other muscles that are weak. These imbalances compound overtime and will only lead to further pain and additional compensations. Listen in to hear the most common lower body imbalances and how to correct them! Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
10min•Oct 18, 2024
Ep 68 Common Upper Body Muscle Imbalances in Dental Hygienists

Ep 68 Common Upper Body Muscle Imbalances in Dental Hygienists

Do you feel like you have muscle tightness/tension but aren’t sure how to fix it? Maybe you have poor flexibility or range of motion…and or pain. All these are signs that you have muscle imbalances. Recently when Stephanie Botts had me as a guest on her podcast, she asked me what the common imbalances in RDHs were. Well there are many and some are overlooked so I wanted to go over the most common ones I see. In this episode I am sharing common signs/indicators that you have upper body muscle imbalances and how to remediate them. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
9min•Oct 11, 2024
Ep 67 How I Got Rid of My Low Back Pain and Sciatica

Ep 67 How I Got Rid of My Low Back Pain and Sciatica

Has your chiro told you that you have one leg shorter? Do you have low back pain, glute pain, or sciatica on one side? This is because you have a lateral pelvic tilt. This happens from leaning to one side while you are practicing. And on top of that, if you are a mom, you hold your kid on one hip for years and your body adapts to this position. This leads to muscle imbalances that need to be corrected otherwise they are compounding over time. We need to assess what muscles are tight and what muscles are weak so that we can build a solid foundation to have a strong, stable body. Tune in now to learn more! Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
10min•Oct 4, 2024
Ep 66 Breaking Myths: Posture Bras, Bulking Up & Effective Exercise Part II : Part II with Stephanie Botts

Ep 66 Breaking Myths: Posture Bras, Bulking Up & Effective Exercise Part II : Part II with Stephanie Botts

Today’s episode is part 2 of my chat with Stephanie Botts @ Polished Posture. We take a deep dive into what exercises and muscles are important for dental hygienists, strength training dos and don’ts, posture bras and common fitness myths. Listen in to get real time practical tips to build your healthiest body that is free of pain. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Connect with Stephanie -> https://www.instagram.com/steph.polishedposture/ Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
29min•Sep 27, 2024
Ep 65 Preventing Pain & Injury through Strength Training: Part I with Stephanie Botts

Ep 65 Preventing Pain & Injury through Strength Training: Part I with Stephanie Botts

Today’s episode is my all time favorite with the one and only Stphanie Botts @ Polished Posture. Stephanie and I connected online years ago and she is the reason why I specialize in working with Dental Hygienists. We both have a passion for helping hygienists feel their best to live their healthiest lives-in and outside the op. We chat about how we met, muscle imbalances, postural distortions and corrective exercise. Today is part one of our chat so buckle up and get ready for some real talk on exercise for Dental Hygienists! Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Follow Stephanie -> https://www.instagram.com/steph.polishedposture/ Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
32min•Sep 20, 2024
Ep 64 My Non Negotiables as a Fit Chick in Her 40s

Ep 64 My Non Negotiables as a Fit Chick in Her 40s

Being a fit chick in my 40s, there are a lot of habits that I do daily (and have for years) without hesitation. Since I’ve been in fitness for quite some time, these habits have become second nature to me, probably like a hygienist and flossing:] but I realize that this isn’t the case for everyone. And since everyone's life is different, what works for me might not work for you. However, habits compound over time and in fitness, it’s the little things that make a big difference. So today I wanted to share my 5 non-negotiables as a fit chick in her 40s so that you can gain some insight as to what habits might be good to double down on for optimal health. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
14min•Sep 13, 2024
Ep 63 Which Workout Split is Best for Building Muscle

Ep 63 Which Workout Split is Best for Building Muscle

Are you looking to BUILD MUSCLE? Cool, then you’re in the right spot! I have RDHs tell me this all the time so today I wanted to go over which workout split is actually best for building muscle. There are so many different options out there when it comes to fitness so I wanted to explain the different workout splits and what/ who each one is for. In this episode I’ll be going over 5 different workout splits along with pros and cons of each so stay tuned to learn which is best for you. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
10min•Sep 6, 2024
Ep 62 My Top 5 Fitness Myths

Ep 62 My Top 5 Fitness Myths

I recently recorded a podcast with Stephanie Botts at Polished Posture and our conversation prompted me to record this episode. She wanted my opinion on a couple of fitness topics that she hears often from dental pros. I personally have been in the fitness industry for so long that I forget that most of these myths still exist. So today, I am sharing my top 5 fitness myths to bust them once and for all! I talk about how you can’t spot reduce body fat to lifting weights will make you bulky to crunches will strengthen your core…and more. Listen in to hear all 5 now. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
11min•Aug 30, 2024
Ep 61 From Chronic Pain and Silently Suffering to Pain-Free and Feeling Happy: Rita’s story

Ep 61 From Chronic Pain and Silently Suffering to Pain-Free and Feeling Happy: Rita’s story

Now that summers over and we are getting back into our routines, I thought it’d be a good time to share one of my amazing client’s testimonials. Rita was working out on her own for YEARS and had chronic pain, tension headaches, was unhappy, and ended up having to leave clinical hygiene. She temped on occasion and ran into one of my clients and was impressed by her posture and asked what she was doing. My client referred Rita to me and the rest is history. She now feels open, has increased mobility, headaches are non-existent and most importantly her mental state is better and she is happier<3 She says that I am “the only person that has helped me”. Listen in to hear the full testimonial now! Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Lift for Longevity Application: https://forms.gle/dSNPtjYM7KHeqcu87 Join the FB Community: Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
32min•Aug 23, 2024
Ep 60 Nutrition Secrets to Build Muscle and Boost Energy with Shay Pascale

Ep 60 Nutrition Secrets to Build Muscle and Boost Energy with Shay Pascale

Do you want to build muscle but struggle when it comes to what or how much to eat to achieve this goal?!? Today I am interviewing Shay Pascale, Founder of The Body Bulletin, to discuss how to adequately eat for our body in order to see the results that we are seeking. If you workout but you aren’t seeing the results of your workouts or you experience low energy or fatigue, it could be attributed to what you are (or aren’t) eating. Shay takes a holistic approach and explains in depth how to use food as fuel so that we don’t have to guess when it comes to our nutrition. Tune in to hear the full interview now. As mentioned in this episode: 5 Day Clean Eating Challenge: thebodybulletin.com/cleaneatingchallenge Macros Checklist: thebodybulletin.com/macroschecklist @thebodybulletin on Instagram Blog: Thebodybulletin.com More resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
27min•Aug 16, 2024
Ep 59 Why I Hired a Personal Trainer

Ep 59 Why I Hired a Personal Trainer

As someone who has been dedicated to fitness for a long time..2024 has not been the best year for me. In fact, I’ve worked out less this year than I have ever in the past 15 years. We all go through seasons but to take care of yourself first is and always has been my priority. So the fact that this year I “fell off” a bit didn’t sit well with me. Yes, I could get back on track on my own but by hiring a Trainer to do my dirty work for me by writing my fitness and nutrition program, I will have saved soooo much time and brain space. This is exactly what I want for my clients too! Tune in to learn the benefits of hiring a Personal Trainer from a Personal Trainer. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
10min•Aug 9, 2024
Ep 58 The Secret Sauce to Achieving Your Fitness Goals

Ep 58 The Secret Sauce to Achieving Your Fitness Goals

We all have fitness goals. Some of us want to be strong, healthy, pain free, age gracefully..the list goes on. But how do we actually achieve these goals? There’s one key component that will help ensure your success-tremendously! That is having ACCOUNTABILITY. Statistics show that when you hire a fitness coach, you are 95% more likely to hit your goals!!!! There’s many reasons for this but if you’re serious about your health and fitness goals, listen in to hear how accountability might be the missing piece for you! Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
9min•Aug 2, 2024
Ep 57 How to Balance Your Body to Be STRONG in All Areas

Ep 57 How to Balance Your Body to Be STRONG in All Areas

Having a strong, balanced body is the key to living a healthy life. While of course we want to correct imbalances and build a solid foundation first, we have to take it a step further. Since we are 3D beings and our bodies are 360 degrees, it’s crucial that we train our bodies in this manner by working in all 3 planes of movement. Doing this will allow us to have strength in all areas as well as decrease our risk of injury. If we only work in the same plane(s) by doing certain exercises, our risk for both imbalances and injury increases. Listen in to hear my 3 steps to building a strong, balanced body overall. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
9min•Jul 26, 2024
Ep 56 3 Things I Would Do Differently if I started my Fitness Journey Over

Ep 56 3 Things I Would Do Differently if I started my Fitness Journey Over

After working in fitness for 15+ years and now being in my 40s, I have learned a thing or two about the human body and how it works. This has allowed me to grow and evolve my approach to fitness numerous times over the years not only for me but for my clients. If I were to go back in time and start over, there are some things I would do differently knowing what I now know. I am a person who is all about efficiency so it’s crucial that we are lifting as efficiently as possible in order to build our strongest, most resilient body. Today I am sharing the 3 things that I would do differently if I were to start my fitness journey completely over. Tune in to learn what those 3 things are! Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
12min•Jul 19, 2024
Ep 55 Testimonial: From Popping Naproxen for Pain to Having ZERO PAIN: Lori's story

Ep 55 Testimonial: From Popping Naproxen for Pain to Having ZERO PAIN: Lori's story

Today I am chatting with my client Lori’s on her awesome transformation. Lori was referred to me by another client because her hip pain was so bad, she wasn’t able to hike or cycle which she used to do regularly. She worked out all the time, would push through pain because she thought that meant she needed to get stronger but would end up pooping naproxen to manage her pain. Fast forward to two months into doing my Lift for Longevity method, she has ZERO PAIN, can hike and cycle as much as she wants, and now says there is light at the end of the tune. Tune in to hear her story now. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Lift for Longevity Application: https://forms.gle/dSNPtjYM7KHeqcu87 Join the FB Community: Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
10min•Jul 12, 2024
Ep 54 5 Reasons Why Not to Use Weight Machines at the Gym

Ep 54 5 Reasons Why Not to Use Weight Machines at the Gym

If you are confused about what to do at the gym or if you aren’t sure what you are doing is beneficial, then listen in! In today’s episode I share specifically what to avoid at the gym and why. If you are dealing with pain and muscle imbalances, it’s crucial that we are being intentional with our workouts so that we make sure we are lifting efficiently, not doing more damage. My goal is for you to alleviate pain, not make it worse so tune in to hear my top 5 reasons why to skip the machines at the gym. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
11min•Jul 5, 2024
Ep 53 My 3 Steps to Correct Muscle Imbalances to Get Rid of Pain

Ep 53 My 3 Steps to Correct Muscle Imbalances to Get Rid of Pain

2024 is halfway over. If you’ve been in pain these past six months, I don’t want you spending the next six months of this year in pain! Today I am sharing my 3 steps to correct muscle imbalances that I use with my clients. We start by assessing WHY we are having pain so we know what to fix. Just like when you get a new patient and do a comprehensive exam, we have to gather information. We can’t just guess, especially with your body! So if you want to learn how to correct your imbalances to get rid of pain, listen in. P.S. If you're serious about taking control of your pain, click the link below to apply for my Lift for Longevity method. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Lift for Longevity Application-> https://forms.gle/dSNPtjYM7KHeqcu87 Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com Instagram -> @built_by_brianne
12min•Jun 28, 2024
Ep 52  How to Workout Efficiently to Have a Strong, Healthy Body

Ep 52 How to Workout Efficiently to Have a Strong, Healthy Body

Do you workout but still have pain? Is your goal to be strong and healthy? Well in order to achieve both of these, we have to make sure we are working out efficiently. We can’t just do the same program or the same exercises over and over. On the other hand, we can’t switch up and do different workouts every day or every week. Both of these are signs you're NOT working out efficiently. Don’t waste time and energy just going through motions, move with purpose and intention. Listen in to learn how to workout efficiently to be strong, healthy, and free of pain. Stay Strong, Brianne Additional Resources: Instagram -> @built_by_brianne Join the FB Community-> Fitness Tips for Dental Hygienists | Facebook Get your freebies-> Builtbybrianne.com
11min•Jun 21, 2024
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