Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola Podcast
1) Swimming in Ramadan and intermittent fasting for swimmers with Maggie & Ola
Ramadan is one of the blessed months in the Islamic calendar that Muslims partake in around the world through fasting and acts of worship. Swimming is one of the sports that require a lot of energy fr...Show More
2) Come Back Episode! What healing journey taught me so far.
As salam wa alekom and hi everyone! I am coming back to podcast, Alhamdulliah. It has been a while, and there are reasons behind that. In this episode, I discuss the following: Reasons that I signed...Show More
3) The Reality and Struggles of Triathlon Racing & Swimming for the Muslim Woman-Athlete
Introduction In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola, Jeri, and Khadijah will discuss the reality and struggles of triathlon racing and swimming for the Muslim woman and athle...Show More
The Reality and Struggles of Triathlon Racing & Swimming for the Muslim Woman-Athlete
1:11:38 | Jan 25th, 2021
4) The Struggle of swimming for the Muslim Woman in Africa (English + Arabic)
Introduction In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola, Naadhirah, and Nipal will discuss the struggle of swimming for the muslim woman living in Africa. Summary and Key Takea...Show More
The Struggle of swimming for the Muslim Woman in Africa (English + Arabic)
56:18 | Jan 13th, 2021
5) The Impact of Working Out in Swimsuit on Mental Health
Introduction In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola and Abbie Fish will discuss how swimsuits can impact our mental health. This is an important topic for the modern day athl...Show More
6) Why the Muslim Communities Need to Speak Up More about Swimming for the Future Generation
Introduction In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola and Nura will discuss the importance of Muslim communities speaking up about swimming for future generations. Please join ...Show More
7) History of Burikini & Modest Swimwear for Muslim Women & Women of Faith
Introduction In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola and Shereen will discuss the history of the burkini. Please join us on this interesting talk and learn about the origins o...Show More
8) The Importance of Water Safety & Learning How to Swim for Muslim Mothers
Introduction In today’s episode, from the #swim4akhirah campaign, Coach Ola, Carly, and Shanay will dive deep into water safety. They will also discuss how muslim mothers can incorporate swimming in...Show More
The Importance of Water Safety & Learning How to Swim for Muslim Mothers
1:27:28 | Dec 16th, 2020
9) The mechanics behind dryland training for swimmers with Fabio Comana
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 ACE’s I...Show More
10) How to stay resilient during COVID-19 with Yaz Kubba?
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 how to ...Show More