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1800 - Q&A - Are Supplements Really Worth the Money?

Have you considered trying a certain supplement but you're not sure if it's worth the money?  Have you tried supplements but didn't get the results you expected, and now you're wondering if ANY supplements actually work?  In today's podcast we discuss the supplements that ACTUALLY WORK and how you can select the right ones for your needs!

1799 - Mindset – What’s the Next Best Thing?

When you can't do what you wanted to do, what do you do?  When you can't do the best thing, do you actively think of what's the NEXT best thing?  Too often, when we can't do what we wanted to do, we do nothing!!!  That's NOT our best response even though it's often our automatic response.  Instead, let's train ourselves to ask, "What's the next best thing?"

1798 - Training - Programming Considerations for Lateral Movement Sports

Do you participate in a lateral movement sport such as tennis or pickleball?  In today's podcast we discuss 5 concepts that SHOULD be a regular part of your strength training in order to prevent injury and improve performance specifically in lateral movement sports!  Great stuff!!!

1797 - Nutrition - When Should You Start?

When you think of your nutrition goals you often focus on "where" to start... but, have you thought about "when" to start?  When is the best time to start?  When would be the best time to help you achieve the greatest level of success?  IS there even a BEST time???  Listen in to learn!!!

1796 - Q&A - How Much Should I Warm Up Before a Max Effort Lift?

Do you struggle to feel fully ready for max effort lifts?  Do you struggle trying to get ready but then feeling worn out by the time you get to the lift?  In today's podcast we discuss what are the "musts" of a proper warm up and then what elements you may want to personalize in order to ensure your warm up routine is right FOR YOU!!!

1795 - Mindset - Don’t Devalue Your Mistakes

Don't be defeated by your mistakes... USE THEM!!!  When we make mistakes, and we all do, don't allow that mistake to hold you back from moving forward!  If you're struggling with allowing the past to hold you back, believing that the past determines your future... this podcast is for you!!!  When we make mistakes we can USE THEM to our benefit and STILL become successful!  Listen in to learn how!!!

1794 - Training - Commercial Gym Friendly Intensity Techniques

Want to learn some intensity techniques that you can use to reduce your warm up times but without reducing the effectiveness of your warm ups?  Want to learn how to add extra volume to your workouts without reducing top end performance in your working sets?  And, do you want to learn these techniques in a way that can be used in any gym, even a busy commercial gym?  If so... you want a lot!!! haha  But don't worry, we've got you covered!!!

1793 - Nutrition - Food Substitutions for Easier Daily Adjustments

Want to be able to easily adjust your foods to match your day?  Maybe you have a variable schedule, frequent unplanned events, or just struggle through the normal chaos of life and you'd like to feel more confident about how to make food changes throughout the day to best match your needs.  If so, today's podcast will help!!!

1792 - Q&A - I Eat Healthy But I’m Not as Lean as I Want to Be

Eat healthy, but, feel like you're still softer than you'd like to be?  Maybe you're already "lean" but you don't have great muscle definition or vascularity... why?  In today's podcast we discuss how to address this issue of eating healthy but not being as lean as you'd like to be!

1791 - Mindset - If You Want Change What Will You Change?

If you want to change what you're getting, what are you willing to change in what you're doing?  Often, when we want a different outcome, we don't often directly connect that with the fact that we must take different actions.  We must challenge our current beliefs and actions, we must be willing to look through a different lens and search for what WE can do differently.  If we want change, WE must change.  Listen in to learn more!

1790 - Training - Hamstring Machines - Which is Best for Growth?

Have you ever wondered what makes one machine better than another machine for muscle growth?  For example, if you have multiple options, which machine would allow for the best results?  In today's podcast we discuss hamstring curl machines BUT also provide an answer that would apply to ALL machines for ALL muscles!  We give you the way to know which machine will give you the best results!!! 

1789 - Nutrition - The Optimal Training Time for Fasting Diets

Do you follow a fasting diet structure?  If so, did you know that when you train compared to when you eat can have a HUGE impact on your training progress?  If you've been struggling with training progression, if you've been plateaued in strength, muscle gains, fat loss, etc then today's podcast WILL HELP!!!  Listen in!!!

1788 - Q&A - At What Age is it Safe for Kids to Lift Weights?

Do you have a child interested in weight training?  Are you worried of whether it's safe or not?  In today's podcast we discuss that weight training at any age can be safe and can be a GREAT introduction into a healthy lifestyle that they can carry with them for the rest of their life!

1787 - Mindset - Thriving Not Surviving

Do you feel like you're working SO HARD but you can't ever seem to get ahead?  Do you feel overwhelmed and not able to give your best, so you're giving what you can, but you worry it's not enough?  In today's podcast we discuss a mindset shift, a new focus, that can help to keep you engaged, motivated, and hopeful!

1786 - Training - Programming Technique to Increase Shoulder Width

Do you want wider shoulders?  Are you prioritizing heavy overhead presses?  STOP!!!  Heavy overhead presses WILL NOT create wider shoulders!!!  Whaaaa???  Yes!  Listen to today's podcast to learn 3 unique programming tricks I'm currently using with a personal trainer client to grow their shoulder width!!!  Great stuff in this one!!!

1785 - Nutrition – Correcting the I Don’t Have Time Excuse

Do you believe that you don't have time to eat healthy?  I am 100% certain you're right... given how you currently approach eating healthy.  But, what if, we changed that approach?  What if we proactively prioritized intentional food options that fit your needs, preferences, AND schedule?  You may find that eating healthier is easier than you think!!!  Listen to today's podcast for a client specific example of how we addressed and accounted for the "I don't have time" excuse!

1784 - Q&A - Why Stubborn Muscles Won’t Grow

Are you busting your butt to grow your butt but it isn't growing?  If you're training hard and believe you're eating well but still can't get a stubborn body part to grow... we've got you covered!!!  In today's podcast we discuss the top 3 reasons why stubborn muscles don't grow AND how you can address these reasons and get the growth you want!!!

1783 - Mindset - The Ghosts By Your Bedside

What are your "what if's"?  What are the goals, the desires, the dreams that you want but haven't acted on?  Why do you know what they are but yet not put action towards them?  In today's podcast we discuss what holds us back and how we can overcome it!

1782 - Training - Free Programming Template for Fat Loss and Muscle Shaping

Do you need to lose 20+lbs but also want to improve your mobility and maintain as much muscle as possible?  Are you tired of ENDLESS cardio and boring workouts full of exercises you hate?!  In today's podcast we discuss a workout template you can use to CRUSH your goals while doing NO MORE THAN 20 MINUTES OF CARDIO and getting to choose exercises you ACTUALLY LIKE!!!  Oh, and this template can be used FOR LIFE!!!  Incredible information in today's podcast!  Listen in!!!

1781 - Nutrition - Reaching Your Daily Protein Requirement Without Dairy, Protein Drinks, and Red Meat

Do you have food restrictions and/or preferences that make it challenging to hit your daily protein goal?  This is a common struggle, and it can feel overwhelming and frustrating!!!  But, we're here to help!  In today's podcast we discuss several options and ideas to help you increase your protein intake while using foods you can and prefer to eat!