The Foundry Method: Fitness Abroad W/Heather Gillett

About this episode

Heather Gillett shares her journey as a military spouse and discusses fitness, resilience, and strength training misconceptions.

This episode of The Foundry Method features Heather Gillett sharing her journey as a military spouse and how constant moves and life abroad shaped her perspective on resilience and routine. We dive into how she first found her way into fitness, what drew her into the bikini competition world, and the biggest lessons she took away from that intense experience. Heather also helps unpack common misconceptions women have about strength training, especially the fear of “bulking up,” and explains how lifting can be a powerful tool for confidence, longevity, and everyday life. Find Out More About Heather Here: https://www.instagram.com/heathergillett_fit/?hl=en Find Out More About Collis Here: www.foundryhp.com

People in this episode

Guest: Heather Gillett

Topics covered

• fitness
• resilience
• strength training
• bikini competition
• military spouse
• confidence

Keywords

• fitness abroad
• military spouse
• bikini competition
• strength training
• resilience
• confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Foundry Method Media, Foundry HP

Places: military

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