The Daniel Yores Podcast

250: Matthew Bousson - No Nonsense Longevity & Performance (Basics Crush Trends)

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:59 +0000

Matthew Bousson (@boussy.vision) is BACK for episode 250 (!!!) of the podcast. What a journey. Since his last appearance he’s moved out of the city and into the Rocky Mountains and completely transformed his body yet again.

In this episode we go over tried and true methods of health, performance and longevity. We bust several common myths and flawed thought patterns and bring everything back to the basics. Back to what we discussed the first time we did this in episode 10, and way back to before either of us ever did a podcast.

All of the basic stuff works, works really well, and works forever. You can add in some fancy stuff maybe, but they literally do not matter and will not move the needle even a little bit if the basics aren’t in check.

That’s what this episode is about, and that’s what the entire last 250 episodes have been about.

Share it with your friends, because this is needed now more than ever.

Be sure to follow Matt on IG to keep up with all things outdoors and real living.

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249: Workouts, Diets, Supplements & Trends to Leave Behind in 2026

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:56 +0000

Every year we should be getting better, right? Oftentimes that means letting go of what hasn’t been working. We should be trying new things, find new angles or new perspectives or try new approaches… but that doesn’t mean they will always work.

I’ve come up with a list of things that are holding people back - in this past year for sure but in many years before this. Ranging from workouts and exercises, to nutrition strategies, supplements, mindset and overall approaches to fitness, and the way we communicate.

Sometimes the easiest way forward is just removing the things that are holding you back. I do provide alternatives and suggestions for all of the things in this list of course as well.

This was fun, hope I didn’t speak too fast! Happy New Year, enjoy!

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248: Proper Gym Etiquette to Make Gyms Great Again

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:53 +0000

Common sense and just being a good person will carry you a long way when it comes to knowing how to act and follow proper etiquette and protocol in any environment. But sometimes, there are small things that are less intuitive, that are actually important. And probably more common, is that the people who are “supposed” to know how to act, purposely act poorly, leading newcomers to think that that’s correct.

This is extremely common in gyms today, and frankly, it makes them kind of suck.

The environment is not welcoming to newcomers, unfamiliar to those who have been around 10+ years, and straight up just doesn’t function well. And poor function plus inefficiencies and rude people giving off bad vibes just legitimately ruins gains - and that’s where I draw the line.

This episode probably won’t be the most popular and I understand, however, it should be. There are enough gains and enough weights and machines in the gym for everyone to get after it all together. And we all do better when we support each other and train hard together.

That isn’t even feel-good nonsense. When you feel good you train better. And when you train better you improve more. It’s very simple.

So share this episode with everyone you know. Let’s bring back old school proper etiquette and decency to gyms and make gyms great again. And let’s get the gains going with it.

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247: 5 Reasons You’re Not Making Gym Progress (Even Though You’re Consistent)

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:29 +0000

By far the most important factor in your fitness progress is consistency. You can follow all of the best rules and training tips and do everything perfectly - if you only do it once a month, nothing is going to happen.

That being said, I think on this podcast I’ve hammered that point home plenty and maybe you are being consistent, yet still not seeing the progress you hope. Well, consistency is extremely important, but it’s not the only thing that matters.

If you go to the gym 6 days a week for 6 months and do 1 set of bicep curls with 3lb dumbbells that is amazing consistency and certainly “better than nothing” but it’s also just not going to get you any meaningful or noticeable gains.

So that’s what this episode is about: you’ve cracked the consistency piece, and now we need to dial in what you’re doing with that consistent effort so that you finally see the results you’re looking for. Enjoy!

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246: Weird Gym Hacks That Actually Work for Better Workouts

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:42 +0000

Most hacks are trying to shortcut hard work. That is not what this episode is about. I know that you know that you need to be in the gym consistently and putting in hard work. Once we get past that though, there are a few things that can add a few percentage points to your workouts and make everything better.

Some of these are things I think everyone must do, and some of them are just little things I’ve picked up along the way that work for me. Take what you need and make it your own!

Just always remember that there is no substitute for hard work. If anything, these hacks are small things that actually help you work harder and that’s what gets you better results.

Enjoy!

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245: Anthony Zorzetto - The Truth About Addiction & Why Push-Ups Help Men Get Sober

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:00:45 +0000

Anthony Zorzetto (@mr.zorzetto) is a father, husband and men’s sobriety coach. Anthony has battled addiction, homelessness and hitting rock-bottom and overcome all of it to now having a thriving family, business and leading other men on the same path. The Possible Principle is his 90 day 1-1 coaching program to help men eliminate alcohol from their life.

Addiction is a crazy beast. One that more people than many of us realize struggle with, but also one that help is available for. It was a pleasure to chat with Anthony and learn about what addiction really is, learn about some of the early warning signs, some of the steps towards sobriety, and how we can help those in your life who may be heading down the path.

I tried to make some connections back to fitness in this chat, but it turns out that fitness is actually an integral part of Anthony’s coaching program. It never ceases to amaze me how impactful improving physical health can be in all aspects of our life.

This was a powerful conversation and one that I personally learned a ton from and I’m sure you will too. Maybe this conversation will even save someone’s life. Please share this with anyone you know who is struggling, help is available.

To keep up with Anthony, follow him on IG, and visit his website to learn more about The Possible Principle coaching program.

Below are some of the free and widely available resources mentioned in the chat as well:

Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/

Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/

Cocaine Anonymous: https://ca.org/

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244: Fasting Protocol, Workout Program and Supplements to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:10 +0000

The end of the year is always fun and also almost always a time of year where people gain weight without realizing. Or maybe even while realizing, and thinking it’s inevitable. Fortunately, this episode contains everything you need to know in order to maintain your weight and physique through the holidays.

It begins by realizing it’s possible, and then by realizing that maintenance is also progress. It’s not only weight loss, or muscle gain… there is a middle road where you can just cruise. And honestly, this is where you want to spend most of your time anyways. Luckily, it’s also pretty easy when you have a decent plan.

In the episode I go over how you can structure your workouts to make this simple, with plenty of adjustments for whatever your situation is. I also talk about my nutrition strategies around the holidays and how I personally use them to come out ahead. Intermittent fasting is big for this, as well as some big boy decision making.

Good guide here for the end of the year, put it to use!

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243: Chris Tahmazis - The Best Longevity Hack is Training Like an Athlete

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:21 +0000

Chris Tahmazis (@christahmazisfit) is a football performance specialist and strength coach. When his own playing career came to an end he took up coaching and hasn’t looked back. He’s currently opening his first facility in Melbourne to continue training athletes and high performers in an expanded setting.

When you get so many good things in your life through sports, it’s only natural to want to pass it along. From staying out of trouble, being involved in your community and generally feeling physically amazing while others feel “old”, the list is endless. Chris has experienced all of these things and only wants to give back now.

We discuss how training - and even more specifically, training like an athlete - is the real key to longevity. Chris also lays out a roadmap of how to get there if you’re just getting started (or, re-started). Many people only in their 30’s say they start to feel older, and this just simply isn’t true if you’re training and taking care of your body well.

We also discuss why and how to use your fitness data like Whoop bands or Oura rings, simple strategies for improving your nutrition, and why all kids should be involved in sports.

To keep up with everything Chris has going on, follow him on IG and Youtube.

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242: Andreas Chrysouliotis - Make Cyprus Famous (While Building Muscle & Confidence)

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:09:15 +0000

Andreas Chrysouliotis (@andreas_chrysouliotis) is a personal trainer and online coach and proud Cypriot. As a chubby kid, Andreas found boxing as a teenager which turned into a love of fitness where he began to transform his body and his life. He now aims to help others improve both their life and fitness through his coaching and online content.

As a thank you for listening to this episode, Andreas has a free copy of Alex Hormozi’s book “$100M Money Models”. You can grab your copy for free here.

Even though boxing was the beginning of Andreas’ fitness journey, it wasn’t until he started lifting weights that his self-confidence really began to increase. We discuss how the slow, steady and tangible progression of weight lifting plays into this.

We also discuss strategies around bulking up and putting on muscle, and several life and business lessons Andreas has learned through boxing and fitness.

Follow Andreas on IG to stay up to date with everything he has coming up and to learn more about Cyprus, fitness and life.

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241: Bryan Krahn - How to Get Abs When You’re Over 50

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:30 +0000

Bryan Krahn (@bryankrahn) is back to discuss what guys over 50 need to do to get abs… and whether or not they should even try. Check out episodes 231 and 153 with Bryan for more of the background on training, nutrition and healthy lifestyle principles specific to guys 50+. Bryan truly is one of the best in the world at helping these guys transform their body and their life.

In this episode we discuss the process towards chasing that elusive 6-pack and truly how important building muscle is. Bryan introduces his concept of “cautious urgency” - you need to build muscle NOW, but while minimizing risks.

This episode blends what many of us feel perfectly. We want the aesthetics, and maybe that’s what draws you in; but the true value of strength training is in the health and greater life advantages that you will find in the gym.

To keep up with Bryan, follow him on IG and X and check out his website.

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240: 5 HUGE Mistakes I’ve Made in the Gym & How You Can Avoid Them

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:42 +0000

Live and learn, so they say! We all make mistakes and of course there’s nothing wrong with that. The only thing that is a shame is when we don’t learn from our mistakes. And sort of by extension, when we don’t learn from the mistakes of others as well.

I made my fair share of mistakes in the gym, things I wasted time on, or tried that didn’t work, or just incorrect approaches to training and fitness, and I want to share them with you so that you can avoid them.

These are not minor technique things like doing an exercise with imperfect technique. These are more broad approaches to fitness and training that ended up costing me lots of time, money and most importantly, gains.

Hopefully you avoid these, and end up better than me!

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239: Sean Hyson - Making Fitness Simple with Secrets from Legends of the Game

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:14 +0000

Sean Hyson (@seanhyson) is a fitness writer and coach of over 20 years. He’s been around some of the absolute top people in the industry for a long time including Arnold Schwarzenegger, many UFC fighters, Hulk Hogan and tons more. He’s written articles and been an editor for Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health and many other top publications in the industry.

Taking all these years of learning and experience and distilling it down to the simplest and most effective tools, methods and lessons for the average person is now Sean’s mission. There is a lot to learn from the pioneers and the people at the absolute peak of fitness - but it’s not always applicable to everyday people.

If we can distill their lessons down into the most important parts, that’s when people will win. That’s what we spent this episode doing - discussing the most important, simplest things you should be doing to have long-term fitness success.

Sean has a great way of breaking things down and simplifying fitness that I think you will find extremely helpful.

To keep up with everything Sean has to offer, check out his website and follow him on IG.

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238: Q&A - Training After 30, Biohacks That Actually Work, Weighted Vest Walking & More

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:05:03 +0000

In this episode I get a few thoughts off my chest regarding some current events and where I think fitness information fits into everything. Fitness is unbelievably important, and sure I am biased, but I truly believe that improving fitness at a population level will do well to make the world a better place.

I got into some Q&A sent in from listeners and covered a nice range of topics:

How to boost metabolism
Whether walking with a weighted vest is worth it
A truth about the fitness industry that most people wouldn’t admit
Changes in training after turning 30
How much alcohol affects fitness progress
How to know if you’re training hard enough
A few biohacking things that actually work

And any other tangents I took off of answering those!

Thanks for listening, I appreciate you more than you know.

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237: Andy Morgan - Go from Physique Purgatory to Ripped Body

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:04 +0000

Andy Morgan (@andy_rippedbody) is a training and nutrition coach, author, and founder of Ripped Body. Over his career he’s helped thousands of men achieve life changing transformations and been a prominent voice in the fitness industry for evidence based fitness information.

In this episode Andy and I discuss his concept of “physique purgatory” where many guys are stuck. In short: you’re trying all sorts of different things, experimenting, being consistent and yet… not making much progress. Andy works with men like this all the time, and helps them break through.

We also discuss Andy’s recent injury and his plans on getting back to full health and strength with his recovery, which is relevant to all of us who will pick up various injuries in life along the way.

With winter approaching, Andy gives a great breakdown on how & why to bulk effectively and efficiently so that you actually build some muscle instead of just gaining fat.

Jam packed episode with tons of practical takeaways! To learn more from Andy, visit the Ripped Body website and follow him on IG.

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236: James Oliver - Navigating Nutrition Labels, Food Science & Why Atlas Bars Stand Out

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:09 +0000

James Oliver is the founder & CEO of Atlas Bar. What started as a need to fill a nutritional gap while travelling has grown to over $1 million in sales in the highly competitive protein bar market - and for good reason. Atlas Bars are made only with quality ingredients, and have all the protein you need with nothing that you don’t.

James and I sat down to discuss the story of how he built Atlas Bar, and this really led into a discussion about the food industry at large. With more ingredients and companies and scientific breakthroughs than ever, layered on top of clever marketing, it’s really tough to know what you’re even buying. Since James runs a food product company, he understands how it all works and really breaks it down for us.

This is eye opening, because at the end of the day we can all complain about the food system all we want, but we are in charge. You still get to choose what you purchase and what you don’t. And if you want to make a change, that’s the way to do it. James was very helpful in bringing many aspects of the “system” to light, that are certainly helpful for all your nutrition needs.

The Atlas Bars are also great as an on-the-go protein bar and don’t have a ton of extra stuff in them. Really good bar to have in handy if you find yourself constantly low on protein (almost everyone) and always on the go (also almost everyone). Visit the Atlas Bar website here to purchase and learn more.

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235: Adam Badger - Habits That Make Fitness Easy (Even When Life is Busy)

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:19 +0000

Adam Badger (@badgerstrength) is a husband, father, personal trainer & nutrition coach, and host of the Talkin’ Fit Podcast. Adam has a very real-world approach to fitness focusing on building habits and systems rather than quick fixes.

One of the biggest differences between “fit” people and those who aren’t, isn’t that fit people never eat pizza, or never skip a workout, or just somehow have a perfectly scheduled life. It’s mostly that fit people have spent years developing habits so that even when life gets in the way, they don’t slip too far and/or it’s easy to get back on track.

This is what Adam and I discussed in this episode. Life is always going to throw curveballs - you have to have something to lean on instead of just totally giving up on your fitness every time. Adam gives some super practical and applicable advice to start building simple habits that will have MASSIVE payoffs for your entire life.

Fitness is never about overhauling your whole life. It’s about small but consistent incremental steps forward that result in the exact life you want to live.

For more check out Adam’s website, follow him on IG, and check out the Talkin’ Fit podcast.

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234: atlaspowershrugged - Science Based Lifting vs Getting Jacked in Real Life

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:00:05 +0000

@atlaspowershrugged is an athlete, coach, husband & father. His focus on using unconventional and “old-time” lifts helps himself and clients build strong, mobile and muscular physiques. He’s the author of Old Time Lifts for Modern Lifters and the Antifragile Diet.

Science-based lifting is all the buzz these days but there are many, many reasons to be pretty skeptical about their claims. In this episode we dive into much of it, from the flaws in training philosophy, the new problems that they may create, and the psychological traps that create the gap for these ideas.

Humans have been training and getting big, strong and athletic for a very long time. That’s not to say we should never learn new things, but we also shouldn’t be so quick to throw things out that have worked for years and years. This goes for nutrition as well.

Hopefully this conversation helps clear the air for you so you can spend your time and effort focusing on things that are legitimately going to move the needle for you in your health and fitness pursuits.

Pick up a copy of Old Time Lifts for Modern Lifters here, and the Antifragile Diet here. Follow Atlas on IG and Youtube to keep up to date and learn more.

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233: Paul Buono - Prioritizing Fitness When Life Gets Crazy

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:00:09 +0000

Paul Buono (@paulbuono) is a fitness & nutrition coach and former CrossFit Games competitor. From his experience at the highest level of fitness, to a near-death experience and autoimmune diagnosis, he coaches people to work WITH their body to transform their health and life in and outside of the gym.

Life gets crazy for everyone at various times for all sorts of reasons and to varying degrees. It’s all valid, but it doesn’t mean we just completely drop the ball on our health and fitness every time. Paul is a great example of someone who has navigated some significant health challenges and had to find a way back to being fit and healthy and being able to enjoy life.

We discuss Paul’s journey and how he navigates chaotic times. He gives many practical tips on how to set some standards for yourself to follow even as bare minimums, but at the same time, why you shouldn’t accept the bare minimum all the time.

Great conversation with a great coach who you will learn a lot from. To keep up with everything Paul has going on, check out his website and follow him on IG.

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232: Jim Hallinan - Rebuilding Your Body Starts With One Question

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:09 +0000

Jim Hallinan (@jimmynutrition) is a nutrition and transformation coach, and co-host of The Other Side Lifestyle Podcast. He’s also a father, a teacher, and one of the deepest thinkers I know.

For various reasons Jim has been off his fitness game for a while. In this episode, we center the conversation around how he’s building back up. Life happens, we’re all going to get off track at some point in some way… and it’s ok.

Jim discusses how all the previous work he did helped him not slip too far. And goes into detail on the steps he’s taking to take back control of his health and fitness. It gets deep into our psychology, and why we make the decisions that we do (good and bad).

Jim is someone you need to know, and I’m positive this episode will bring you a ton of amazing insights. Listen closely, and share it with whoever needs it.

To keep updated, follow Jim on IG, and check out The Other Side Lifestyle Podcast.

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231: Bryan Krahn - How to Build Max Muscle at 50 (And Why You Should)

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:00:39 +0000

Bryan Krahn (@bryankrahn) is a personal trainer, fitness writer and online physique coach. He recently wrote Max Muscle at 50 for Men’s Health and came back on the podcast to discuss all things training and building muscle over 50.

Bryan’s one of the best coaches around, and someone I personally have learned a lot from and looked up to in the industry. So when he speaks, you listen. There are years of wisdom from both a deep understanding of physiology and thousands of hours of coaching real people to build incredible physiques and improve their lives.

In this episode we go through everything involved with gaining muscle after 50 - training, nutrition, sleep, lifestyle, medication, health outcomes, and nuggets of wisdom that glue it all together.

Even if you’re under 50, many of the same principles apply. Building muscle is building muscle after all, but there are various other considerations to make as we age. It’s never too late to start, but getting started sooner is better than later. As Bryan says, strength and muscle is the key, so build it while you can.

To keep up with everything Bryan has going on, check out his website and follow him on IG. And click here to read Max Muscle at 50.

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230: How to Rest & Recover Like a Pro

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:37 +0000

In the past few years everybody became obsessed with recovery from their workouts and we now have so many recovery protocols and modalities and somehow people are still tired, beat up, and not recovered. And it’s because we substituted actual rest & recovery for adding in more chores that seem like recovery, when in reality it’s just another list of tasks to complete. Not good.

So I decided to record this quick chat about it. Yes, those recovery tools can help and they have their place, but they aren’t going to replace getting actual quality rest, proper programming, and a good night’s sleep.

I get into the 3 phases of recovery, and actionable tips on how to optimize and implement all of them. Also, a bit of a reframe on one of the most important aspects of recovery, which is how hard you’re actually training. Enjoy!

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229: Andres Ayesta - Eating Only Whole Foods & Then Trying Carnivore - An Experiment

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:39 +0000

Andres Ayesta (@andresayesta) is a Registered Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist, and founder of Planos Nutrition, where he helps men over 30 and busy professionals lose fat, improve energy, and build sustainable habits without restrictive diets or gimmicks. With over 12 years of experience and features in outlets like Forbes, CNN, and Men’s Health, Andres combines science-based strategies with real-world coaching to help people create results they can actually maintain.

Andres is in the middle of running an experiment on himself: 1 month of a strictly whole foods diet vs 1 month of a strictly carnivore diet. At the time of recording, he has just finished the whole foods portion and hasn’t yet started the carnivore bit. Andres shares the insights he’s learned from part 1 of this self-experiment, and also takes some guesses on what he thinks will happen switching to carnivore.

We discuss the overall approach to healthy, long term nutrition strategies including best practices for losing body fat and keeping it off. At the end of the day, there are lots of things that can work, so long as they follow the basic principles we discuss in this episode.

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228: Tom Sheppard - Becoming The Warrior in The Garden

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:40 +0000

Tom Sheppard (@phoenixperformancetraining) is a strength and powerlifting coach who works with professional athletes in a variety of sports. He is also an educator through speaking at industry-leading events and the multitude of content he puts out on various online platforms including elitefts, T-Nation and more.

Tom is one of those rare special people in fitness who deeply understands all the science and the nuance of all things fitness at the highest levels, and at the same time, appreciates and coaches on a ton of the “soft skills” as related to overall health and wellness. The key here is that these things go hand in hand. It’s not either/or - it’s both.

We are bombarded with more information than ever before and also bombarded by more distractions and things negatively impacting our mental health outside of the gym. Tom and I discuss all of it and how to approach finding that sweet spot for you and your goals.

Whether you’re trying to squat 1000lbs, or trying to get out of your bedroom to go for a walk, the struggles are largely related, and you will find something in this discussion that will help you. If you do, please share this episode with a friend who you know will also benefit from it.

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227: The Top 5 Fitness Struggles Men Battle With According to AI (& How to Beat Them)

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:17 +0000

I asked Grok what the 5 biggest struggles men aged 25-45 face with regards to their fitness. That demographic is the biggest group of listeners to this podcast, and it’s also me. So I’m right there with you. Grok scraped X and the internet to gather up the 5 biggest and most common struggles. I gave my thoughts and possible solutions to each.

Here are the 5 struggles I spoke about:

Time constraints related to work and family responsibilities.
Physical decline (metabolism, testosterone, muscle mass)
Poor dietary habits
Mental health and motivation
Injuries

None of these are terribly surprising, these are all common issues I hear from clients, people online, and friends in this demographic. Makes a ton of sense. And, for what it’s worth, women often struggle with these same things. People are people.

But I went through each of these, gave my take on the source of some of the struggle, and then several different possible solutions to each of them. If you or your friends struggle with any of these, please listen and share it with them. I’m here if you need help, enjoy!

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226: Dr. Ashley Dwyer - The TRUTH about PCOS - Myths, Causes, Solutions & More

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:27 +0000

Dr. Ashley Dwyer (@dr.dwyer) is a doctor of pharmacology and founder of Team BDN Coaching. Through 10 years in pharmacy Ashley noted that so many illnesses have significant lifestyle related factors - something which medication cannot fix. She since transitioned into health coaching to help others tackle everything under the umbrella of living a healthy lifestyle to help people thrive and prevent or alleviate disease and illness.

The amount of people who are living with PCOS currently is extremely high. Dr. Dwyer graciously came to the podcast to educate us on it. The good news is that it is much more within your control than you’ve likely been led to believe. I say this, because I myself didn’t know a ton about it, and the general rhetoric out there is that it’s just a thing that happens. Turns out, you can do a lot to help it, even put it into remission entirely largely through healthy living changes.

This is empowering, because now you’re not doomed. Dr. Dwyer goes into so much depth about the different types of PCOS, how they are caused, how you might go about treating them or what specific steps to take to start to improve your situation.

The information she shares here is so in depth, concise and helpful - it can easily change someone’s life. Please, share this with any friends or family you know who are struggling with PCOS.

To learn more, follow Dr. Ashley Dwyer on IG, check out her website, and join her FREE PCOS Masterclass happening July 22 (recording will be available).

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225: The Science Behind EVERY Fat Loss Diet & How to Choose the Best One for You

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:00:56 +0000

It seems like every week there is a brand new diet trend that is sweeping the internet. It’s annoying, and frankly, very saddening to see. The reason is because ALL fat loss diets work via the same scientific principles. Arbitrarily creating diet rules and restrictions over the flavour of the week sets people up for failure, and is possibly causing more harm than good because of it.

You see, collectively we do not have a weight loss problem - we have a weight management problem. Almost any silly diet you can find out there will result in weight loss (if you stick to it). But very few of them allow you to maintain your weight while living a normal life.

And I’m not talking about “normal” as in how you can eat cake, cookies, fast food and soda all day long. I’m talking normal as in being able to eat fruit, vegetables, meats and fish etc all things which are demonized and not allowed by certain diets. Nonsense.

So in this episode, I give you the science behind how all of them work, so that you can understand how to choose the best approach for YOU, and how to manipulate it to your needs, goals and lifestyle as things change. Enjoy!

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224: Gary Chupik - How to Develop an Elite Mindset for Fitness, Business & Life

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:33 +0000

Gary Chupik (@elitemindset) is a mental performance coach who works with athletes, leaders and high performers in sports and business to help them build an elite mindset to dominate in their field.

Our mindset and mental performance is crucial to everything we do. This shouldn’t be news to you, but even though we know this, we don’t have many tools to actually improve it.

Gary and I chat about some of the biggest lessons he’s learned from top performers in sport and in business, and how each of us can embody some of those traits. As well as tactical strategies to be able to build your mindset, cultivate your strengths and improve your weaknesses to help you improve in your fitness and other life endeavors.

Mindset is a huge part of fitness. We all know what we should do, the hard part is actually doing the things. Pay attention to this one, there are tons of gems in here. To learn more about Gary, follow him on IG and check out his website.

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223: Post Vacation Weight Loss & The Real Reason You Lose Weight in Europe

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:59 +0000

I went on vacation for a month and gained ~10lbs. While this is a bit extreme (also because I was away for a month, which is long) it’s not an uncommon experience to gain weight while on vacation, letting loose and being off routine.

But it’s not a problem, because we’ve got a simple and reliable method to get back to baseline very quickly. In this episode, I discuss my own current situation - what happened, what I’m doing about it now, and how to handle vacations regarding weight gain in the future.

Just as well being summer now, many people are off to Europe and claim that they “eat everything and lose weight”. I also discuss the truth behind this notion, and how you can also easily emulate this at home.

Vacations are to be enjoyed! And part of this is having a good strategy to get back on track when the vacation is over. Save this one to re-listen before your next trip, and be sure to send it to your friends.

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222: Summer Shred (Aggressive Fat Loss) Pt 4: The Follow Through

Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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Last part in this series! You’ve been setup well, you have the plan, and followed it well with amazing results. Now what?

The plan after the plan is always the thing that makes this last forever. Anyone can do a diet or follow a program for a few weeks. Not many people can change their life forever. That’s what this episode is all about.

I want this to be the last time you have to do an aggressive fat loss phase. Let’s lose the weight for good and make this stick. Let’s make you become a “fit” person. Let’s make this part of who you are and what you do.

That’s what this one is about. You’ve become a new person. Fitness is forever, and this is how to go about it.

Thanks for tagging along on this, please share this whole thing with your friends!

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221: Summer Shred (Aggressive Fat Loss) Pt 3: Troubleshooting

Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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The plan is straight forward - but that doesn’t mean there won’t be bumps in the road. In the number of times I’ve done an aggressive fat loss phase with myself or my clients, the things covered in this episode are always the most common that come up.

It’s always best to be prepared for these things in case they come up. You may never face them, and that’s great, but if you do, you’ll have tools to easily come out on top and not derail your progress.

Things like: it’s simply “not working”, too hungry, lack of time, injuries, social and family life, and life stressors.

These are the big ones. I give explanations and several potential solutions for each, so that you’re ready if/when they come.

Next up in the series will be about how to make this stick for the long term.

Enjoy!

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220: Summer Shred (Aggressive Fat Loss) Pt 2: The Plan

Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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Second installment in the Aggressive Summer Shred series: The Plan.

In this episode I outline in detail everything you need: the training program (including strength training and cardio), nutrition plan, supplements, sleep schedule, lifestyle parameters, etc.

There’s a lot that goes into it, but it’s truly not complicated. It’s really just a higher intensity of stuff you should already be doing.

The best part about fitness is that there’s no luck involved. If you follow this plan, it will work.

Next up in the series is troubleshooting some common issues.

Enjoy!

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219: Summer Shred (Aggressive Fat Loss) Pt 1: The Setup

Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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It’s time. Summer is approaching. And while we shouldn’t be waiting until the last minute to get “ready” for summer… here we are. Again.

All good, I got you.

This is the first episode of a 4 part series.

In this episode I discuss the mindset needed for an aggressive fat loss phase. As well as other things to consider, think about, and prepare before you fully jump into it.

I’ve got you every step of the way. Next in the series is the full plan to make this happen. Enjoy!

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218: Spring Q&A - Creatine, Biohacks, AI for Fitness & More

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Spring is here and time for another Q&A. Thanks for your questions as always.

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In this episode I answered questions on:

the benefits of creatine and how much you should be taking each day
Whether speed or hypertrophy is better for longevity
The best biohacks for health and fitness
Pet peeves and common mistakes in the gym
The impact of AI on fitness and how to best use it

Thanks always, enjoy!

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217: Dal Sekhon - Losing 120+lbs Without Eating Plain Chicken, Rice & Broccoli

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Dal Sekhon (@nutritioncoachingbydal) is a nutrition coach, mother, and someone who has been on an impressive journey with her own health and fitness. Dal is down over 120lbs after years of dieting and trying so many different approaches. Now, she’s pulling from her experience and education to help others do the same.

The coolest part is that Dal didn’t give up all the cultural foods and things she loves in order to lose a ton of weight. Of course there are adjustments, but you don’t have to eat boring, plain food to make it happen.

Dal talks about her story and the different phases she went through. Including the emotional and psychological aspects of changing your identity and losing a significant amount of weight. It’s a powerful conversation that is certainly applicable to anyone trying to change their life.

I’m very happy and proud to call Dal a friend, and even more happy that she is coaching others on a similar journey. To get in touch with her, follow her on IG.

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216: Tyson Robertson - Getting Out of Pain & Into a Lifelong Movement Practice

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Tyson Robertson (@tyrextraining) is a personal trainer and anatomy instructor with Show Up Fitness. After going through his own struggles with injuries to eventually find proper solutions and develop a lifelong movement practice, Tyson decided to coach others who may be in a similar situation.

Getting injured is no joke. But sometimes the pain of the injury is less than the seemingly endless rehab. Even worse when it feels like you’ll never be better, and start to lose hope. Tyson was there, and you might be as well. This podcast is discussing some ways that might help you finally get out of that pain.

It’s not for a lack of trying, it’s mostly for a lack of poor information and guidance - which isn’t your fault. A twisted ankle doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Tyson and I discuss various ways to attack your rehab to get you out of pain for good.

The next step is then developing a legitimate lifelong movement practice. The do’s and don’ts, and how to set yourself up to be successful in fitness forever.

To learn more about Tyson’s coaching follow him on IG, and if you’re a trainer check out Show Up Fitness for more education.

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215: Alexa Berg - Heal Your Gut & Hormones So You Can Be Your Best

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Alexa Berg (@alexabergfit) is an IFBB Bikini Pro and a coach both online and in person in Las Vegas. After turning pro in just in 2nd show at 21 years old, Alexa continued to compete in bodybuilding until her declining health forced her to take a big step back. After years of trying to heal herself, she has found ways to continue to be elite and train hard, without sacrificing her health.

Being elite in anything often comes with a cost. Bodybuilding is certainly included in that, and that even without the use of PEDs. Alexa is a perfect example of this. She tells her story of all the health complications she went through.

It can be easy to ignore many of the early warning signs, and this is exactly what Alexa is aiming to make you aware of. If you pay attention, you can fix things before they become a problem.

Training hard and wanting to be in amazing shape doesn’t have to come at the cost of your health. But it might if you’re not aware of it.

To learn more and keep up with everything Alexa has going on, follow her on IG and check out her website.

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214: Brianne Tedisch - How to Get Super Fit as a Mom of 2

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Brianne Tedisch (@briannetedisch) is a mom of 2, works full time, and she’s in incredibly good shape. Like ridiculously good. But she wasn’t always, and she had her ups and downs with fitness and over time found what works for her… and ran with it.

Brianne is not a “fitness professional” in that she does not work as a trainer or in a gym or anything like that. But fitness became a very important part of her life and she fully committed to it, and has the results to show for it.

Brianne shares her journey from getting started in various group classes and then dabbling with lifting weights, and then really hitting her stride when she hired a coach, got serious (but realistic) about her nutrition, dialled in her training, and committed to the process.

She shares some of her tips and tricks, both practical and mindset related as to how she does this while having a full time job and 2 young kids. It’s certainly not easy, but it is doable.

Hopefully this conversation inspires you as much as it did me. Big thank you to Brianne for coming on the podcast and sharing - it’s not easy. Enjoy!

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213: 1 Million Workouts

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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Writing workout programs that actually work is quite difficult. There are so many things to consider, variables to account for and things to know that it can seem overwhelming. The result is typically three possibilities:

You don’t make a workout plan, you just wing it, don’t get great results.
You make a workout plan, but it’s not good, and you don’t get great results.
You copy some random plan on online, or whatever your friend does, but because it’s not actually tailored to you, you don’t get great results.

It’s a tale as old as time in the gym.

This podcast episode is aiming to be the solution. I give the rundown of how to systematically go through and write a winning workout program.

Once it’s broken down it becomes much simpler and there is actually a method to the madness.

But it’s still a lot of work, and tough to do well. If you’d rather just have me do it for you, but without all the fluff of coaching, I got you. Tap here and I’ll get to writing your custom program right away.

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212: Gillian Bennett: The Real Reason European Food Culture is So Healthy

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Gillian Bennett (@bitesizenutri) is a nutrition coach and mentor, and host of the Bite Size Nutrition Podcast. Her mission is to help you live a full life without obsessing over food. Originally from the US but now living in Spain, coupled with her own experiences with fitness, health and weight loss she has a unique perspective that she brings to her coaching practice.

“I went to Europe and ate everything I wanted and still somehow lost weight!”. Heard that before? Why does that happen? Is it the “food quality” or is there something more. Food is so much more than calories and micronutrients. And ALL of the stuff matters. We discuss this and how you can implement the practices proven to help you improve your diet.

That being said, the calories and micronutrients and the “data” all still matters. Gillian and I discuss strategies and tools to implement these things in a smart way, and how to gradually move away from meticulous tracking, or how to implement it in the simplest way.

This was a very enjoyable conversation about food culture and how to improve our diet based on lifestyle principles. To learn more from Gillian, be sure to follow her on IG and check out her podcast and website.

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211: Tim Walcott - A 6-Pack is A High Status Symbol

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Tim Walcott (@iamtimwalcott) is an online transformation coach, and co-host of the Stay Peaked. podcast. He’s coached people in person and online for years to build a body that drips confidence.

Tim is an amazing coach and a phenomenal guy and he also just recently finished up his own significant transformation process. He was in really good shape before, but there’s a lot that goes into going from good to great. That’s what we spoke about in this podcast episode.

Tim shares the nutrition, training and lifestyle strategies that he used, as well as some of the unexpected or underestimated difficulties of getting in peak shape. We also spoke a lot about the mindset shifts that come from this level of commitment and transformation - both what’s required to make it happen, and what happens as a result of it.

It’s becoming increasingly rare to be in amazing physical condition. Which means it’s becoming a greater and greater status symbol. Tim talks at length about how this all impacts every aspect of life in a positive way.

To see more of what Tim shares, be sure to follow him on IG, and subscribe to the Stay Peaked. podcast.

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210: Should You Care About Seed Oils & Microplastics?

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Seed oils and microplastics seem to be a hot topic right now. It seems that, like many things, it’s always one or the other. It’s either the worst thing ever, or, that it’s a total non-issue. The truth, as usual, lies somewhere in the middle.

Why are we like this, as humans? Why do we react so much to fear and extremism? Sigh… Anyways, I recorded this podcast to be a voice of reason and logic.

The short answer is that you shouldn’t be overly concerned with these things, but you also shouldn’t completely ignore them either.

Chances are you’ve got more important things to worry about related to your health. Things that will actually make a larger, more tangible difference in your life that you can address immediately.

But once those are taken care of, it definitely doesn’t hurt to start focusing on things like seed oils and microplastics. I hope this helps steer you in the right direction.

Logic and rational thinking always wins!

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209: Michael Tzemis - Shredded Life, Simplified

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Michael Tzemis (@michaeltzemis) turned his whole life around and getting shredded was a crucial part of that. Michael was a high level athlete growing up but life after sports, coupled with the pandemic led him away from his optimal health and fitness. He found his way back to leaner, stronger and healthier than ever before, and that’s what he’s here to share.

Michael isn’t a fitness professional in that he isn’t a trainer, nor does he specifically work in the fitness industry. He’s got a “regular” job and isn’t on the gym floor for the whole day. And yet, he made the whole fitness thing work. I specifically wanted to have Michael on for this exact reason.

Michael shares about how he got to his most out-of-shape point and then how he got himself out of that to where he is now. He shares the things that did and didn’t work for him in his situation. The most important part of this discussion though isn’t about getting shredded, it’s really about how Michael’s whole life improved as his health and fitness improved as well.

That’s the message to take home. Take your health and fitness seriously, because it will make everything in your life better.

Special thanks to Michael for agreeing to do this episode and being willing to share his story. If you have questions for him, you can find him on IG @michaeltzemis

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#208: Dan Frankel - Why Your Physio Exercises Didn’t Work (And What To Do Instead)

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Dan Frankel (@dan.propelfitness) is a physiotherapist, strength coach and athlete. By combining his rehab and training education and experience, Dan is focused on helping injured lifters and gym goers recover effectively and get back to training at the highest level and beyond.

Have you ever been injured, done all the stuff that the physiotherapist told you to, and it didn’t really get you back to 100%? This is common. Dan and I have both been through this exact scenario. We discussed why this happens, and how to tackle your rehab exercises so that they actually help you as much as possible.

Rehab is tricky, and too often rehab is only focused on reducing pain. Which is great, obviously, but it should also focus on restoring and improving function. This is the gap that we are trying to fill with this podcast.

Dan is very intelligent, has a ton of experience both with himself and clients, and breaks down this whole process very well so that it’s easy to understand and implement.

To keep up with Dan, be sure to follow him on IG.

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#207: A Rant on People Doing Anything Except Lifting Heavy Weights to Get In Shape

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

“Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder but don’t nobody wanna lift no heavy ass weights” - the great Ronnie Coleman.

This basically sums up this episode perfectly. And even if you don’t want to be a professional bodybuilder, I can almost guarantee that you want to build your body in some way. So all the same principles apply.

I’m genuinely sick and tired of people selling lies. All exercise is good, but that does not mean that all exercise produces the same results.

Human beings are hardwired to avoid struggle and difficulty, and people in the fitness industry prey on this. “Do this thing that much easier than that other hard thing, I promise it works!”. Sure… if that were true, why wouldn’t everyone just do that then???

I go into more detail in this episode of course, but I hope you stay with me here. All I’m trying to do is deliver the truth. And I may not always be nice, but I will always be good.

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#206: Braden Ripley - The Psychology of Significant & Sustainable Fitness Progress

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Braden Ripley (@ripcoaching) is a nutrition and fitness coach. He works with the Macros Inc team to deliver personalized coaching to thousands of clients. Braden has been coaching clients for over 10 years to gain muscle, lose fat, and improve their health.

The word sustainable gets thrown around a lot when it comes to weight loss and overall health improvement. And for good reason - we want the changes to last forever. But, obviously, this is easier said than done. Braden and I dig in to the psychology of what goes into to making these changes stick. How to get started, how to keep going, and how to make it last.

Sometimes in the name of sustainability we even sell ourselves short. Going too slow, and in a roundabout way making the process accidentally more difficult. This again plays into our psychology regarding reward systems and the acknowledgement of significant progress. Braden and I discuss how to blend thinking long term, while also being ambitious enough in the short term.

Braden is a phenomenal coach and has clearly spent a ton of time thinking about all of this, and working with tons of people to deliver amazing results. To keep up with everything he has going on, be sure to follow him on IG and check out Macros Inc as well.

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#205: Adam Gould - Losing Over 150lbs, Battling Mental Health & How Puffy Got Buffy

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Adam Gould (@puffygotbuffy) is an online coach who has been on a crazy fitness and health journey of his own. He now uses all of that experience to help others completely transform their lives via coaching, the Start Yesterday Podcast, and his free Weight Loss Course & Community.

Adam lost over 150lbs (and has kept it off) which is unbelievably impressive. In this discussion we talk about Adam’s story from the beginning all the way up to what he’s doing now. These transformations don’t happen by accident and they take years and years and very hard work. Both physically and psychologically.

There are no secret shortcuts here. It was years of hard work. But Adam discusses some things that worked for him and things that didn’t. He shares about how he got started slowly in training and how that picked up quickly to where he’s now training others.

This story is one that everyone can learn from and take pieces away to apply to your own life.

To keep up with everything Adam has going on, be sure to follow him on IG, check out his podcast, and check out his free weight loss course and community.

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#204: How to Workout When You Don’t Have Time

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Time. The biggest hurdle to fitness, maybe ever. Whether this is a real barrier or a perceived one, it’s all the same.

We are all busy. If you ask someone if they’re busy, they will tell you yes. And yet, we all still need to train and take care of our health.

So in this episode I discuss how to get it done when time is tight. I took two angles to approach this: one is from a time management perspective, and two is from a gym tactical perspective.

Both are valid and probably some combination of the two are what you need to really help you, but take whatever you need and leave the rest. Enjoy!

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#203: Dr. Sam Scott - How Exercise Improves Blood Glucose Management & Diabetes Care

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Sam Scott holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology and is the CEO of Enhance-d - a startup aimed at helping people with diabetes to exercise safely and effectively. Sam has worked with high level athletes and general population folks with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in helping them train and perform safely and effectively in sport and everyday life.

Many people around the world are unfortunately affected by either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. While management of these conditions is possible, it’s not exactly intuitive or widely known. Sam and I sat down to discuss this today. Especially how exercise can help and greatly positively impact people.

There are important considerations to make when just starting out, and there is certainly a bit of a learning curve. We cover all of this and more.

We also discuss Sam’s company, Enhance-d which is a digital ecosystem that will simplify the tracking and analysis of all relevant data (glucose levels, insulin, nutrition etc) to empower those living with diabetes to make informed decisions, optimize their performance, and be part of a community to have ongoing support.

You can download the app here and follow along on social media for any updates.

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#202: Dr. Brandon Parker - Exercises to Make Your Back, Knees & Shoulders Pain-Free

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Brandon Parker (@dr.brandon.parker) is a chiropractor, strength coach, and host of the Revival Method podcast. Growing up as an athlete Brandon faced his own challenges with injuries. After working only as a strength coach for a number of years, he decided to become a chiropractor as well and blend the worlds of strength training and rehab.

Your body was designed to move. I think we all know this intuitively, but often lose it somewhere along the way. With widely ranging advice from doctors, manual therapists and friends and family it can be confusing to know what’s right and what’s wrong when it comes to injuries and training in general.

Dr. Parker helps to dispel a lot of the myths and give you the nuance behind it so that you can understand how to apply it to yourself. This is extremely important because all injuries are a little bit different, and all bodies are a little bit different, resulting in slightly different approaches to training and rehab.

We discuss all the details and go over a ton of myths in this episode. If you’ve ever been injured or just want to be prepared for the next time a little tweak comes up, you’ll certainly find a ton of value in this episode.

To keep up with everything Dr. Parker has going on, follow him on IG, check out his podcast and if you’re local then visit him in clinic in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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#201: JMart - 2024 Marathon Success and Aiming to Build Muscle in 2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

John Martirosyan (@jmartfit) is a personal trainer and host of the State of Health Podcast. He also works with people to understand their financial health as a part of the picture of overall health and a high quality of life.

Last year John and I spoke about our 2024 fitness goals, and John's goal was to complete a marathon without any injury… and it was a success!

We discussed all the training he did, what went well, what didn’t go so well and then what actually went down on the day of the race. If you’re interested in running this it’s an absolute must to listen to John’s insights and reflections here on his own experience.

We also touched on some of the broader principles of training, and how you might be able to adapt some of these things to your own individual situation.

Towards the end, we shifted gears to this year where we discussed fitness goals for 2025 where John is looking to add some muscle, and I’m just looking to stay injury free. Fun times all around!

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#200 - 200 Episode Milestone, Plus Q&A with New Lessons for 2025

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Two hundred episodes. What a ride. Thank you very much for coming along. And if you’ve just joined, welcome.

In this episode I showcased the new studio setup, which is a massive upgrade from previous. Then spoke about some reflections on podcasting and lessons learned over the past 200 episodes.

I then answered a bunch of your questions, so thank you to those who submitted.

The questions, in order:

For your audience building, what has been most effective to least effective? Podcast, in person, IG etc?
Any advice on getting your body to look a certain way once hitting your goal weight?
Ideal split of weights and running to lean out while maintaining muscle
What are your goals for fitness and for the podcast for 2025?
How much do you think genetics matters? What are your best and worst features due to genetics?
Should I bulk or cut?
Time saving tips ?
What podcasts and youtube channels do you listen to?
If you could pick one person to eat a meal with, who would it be?

Thanks for being here, seriously. It means more than you will ever know.

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#199: Ruby Cherie - Stay True to Your Word to Hit Your Fat Loss & Muscle Building Goals

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Ruby Cherie (@transformxruby) is a Female Transformation Specialist, host of the 100% Real with Ruby Podcast, and an amazing athlete. Ruby works with women all over the world to help you live your best life with full confidence, and help you never need to diet again.

Ruby is an amazingly passionate coach, and that is clear right from the jump of this conversation. She truly loves what she does and is incredibly dedicated to her craft - which is helping you.

We discussed some of the inside scoop on the way things are marketed in fitness, and how to navigate that. Which all plays into our insecurities and leads us to a lot of the troubles with nutrition and exercise that we end up in. We chat about this, and how to break that cycle.

As well as a ton of super practical advice on building muscle, and why lifting heavy and with intensity is so important. Which shouldn’t be news to you, but this might offer a fresh perspective.

All of that and more in this no nonsense episode, as Ruby lives up to her reputation. To keep up with everything Ruby has going on, follow her on IG, and check out her podcast.

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#198: A Christmas Special + The 4 Keys to Holiday Nutrition

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Mini episode to get you through the holidays, and the LAST solo episode in this setup. Nostalgia!!!

How’s the Winter Arc going??? Let’s get through the holidays as best we can, so that you can enjoy it to the fullest and come out the other end ahead. Both are possible!

Thanks for being here, and Merry Christmas!

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#197: Paul Oneid - How to Heal Bilateral Quad Tears - Peptides, BFR, Training, Nutrition & More

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Paul Oneid (@pauloneid) is the Founder and Head Coach at Master Athletic Performance. He is a Coach, Educator, Mentor and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 18 years’ experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to collegiate and professional athletics.

Several months ago, Paul unfortunately tore both of his quads while competing and falling during a squat. Goes without saying, but that is a pretty terrible injury. Paul took to his rehab aggressively and like a professional. Full effort, using all available tools and tactics and getting in touch with the best people possible.

We spoke about all the things Paul has done to heal from his injuries incredibly quickly and incredibly well. He also speaks about the general journey and all of the other not so glamorous things that come with a traumatic injury, and why this is all such a good reminder to care about your body and your health deeply.

All of the things that Paul has done are applicable in a wide range of circumstances but also differently applicable based on your and your situation. Regardless, there is certainly something you can pick up that will help you, or someone you know.

To keep up with Paul and everything he’s got going on, follow him on IG, listen to The Coaches Corner University Podcast, check out the Master Athletic Performance Website, and the Coaches Corner U Website, where you can use code PODCAST300 for $300 off lifetime access to the education collective.

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#196: Dr. Sarah Ballantyne - Fix Your Diet Without Dieting

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD (@drsarahballantyne) is the founder of Nutrivore.com and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. She creates educational resources to help people improve their day-to-day diet and lifestyle choices, empowered and informed by the most current evidenced-based scientific research. With Nutrivore, Dr. Sarah has created a positive and inclusive approach to dietary guidance, based in science and devoid of dogma, using nutrient density and sufficiency as its basic principles: Nourishment, not judgment.

Dr. Sarah and I had some major tech issues recording this, so thanks for putting up with it. But the conversation was good we had to power through.

Dr. Sarah shares her story over the many years, and ups and downs of her own struggles with weight, health and nutrition. It lays a powerful foundation for the rest of the conversation, explaining how Nutrivore came to be.

Dr. Sarah and I discuss some of the aspects of diet culture that we can certainly do away with - and what to replace them with. Of course, in a way that is healthy and sustainable. Dr. Sarah also gives some phenomenal super tactical tips on cooking, meal prepping and setting up your lifestyle for success that are game changers.

It was a very interesting conversation and I hope you learn and enjoy it as much as I did.

To keep up with everything Dr. Sarah has going on, please visit her website. You can also order her book, Nutrivore, here. And follow her on social media: TikTok Instagram Threads Facebook YouTube Pinterest.

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#195: Brianna Houston - Training, Breathing and Moving Through Pregnancy &Beyond

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Brianna Houston (@briannahouston.co) is a coach with over 40, 000 of experience across every population. Athletes, elderly, corporate, performance, sports, rehabilitation, and pre/post natal populations are all people Brianna has trained and excelled with. She now mainly focuses on clients in the pre and post natal seasons of life, &beyond.

Well this was a conversation definitely out of my wheelhouse! I hope you learned as much as I did from having this conversation. Brianna is clearly and incredible coach and cares so deeply about her clients and is so knowledgeable about all of the interplay in regards to anything to do with pregnancy and health.

In the episode we discuss all of the training considerations for anyone who is attempting to become pregnant, or is currently pregnant. Also, some other women’s health considerations, which are all intertwined.

Brianna gives all the do’s and don’ts, as well as helping you to understand how to think about these things, and things that you must pay attention to, especially considering your pelvic floor health.

It feels to me like all of this should be much more common knowledge. I mean, even in my education, we were not taught this. If you know someone who is currently pregnant, or planning to get pregnant soon, send them this episode.

To keep up with everything Brianna has going on, follow her on IG and check out her website.

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#194: Chris Colucci - Time Efficient Training, and Solving 99% of Your Nutrition Problems

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Chris Colucci (@chriscolucci.ny) is a fitness writer and editor who’s been in the game for over 20 years. From training everyday fitness enthusiasts, to competitive athletes, interviewing fitness legends and writing for some of the biggest publications to educate the masses, he’s done it all.

With all this experience, it’s easy to draw a conclusion that one of the biggest barriers to fitness is time. This is probably no surprise to you. And yet, we see people who still think they need to spend 2 hours a day in the gym to get great results. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

Chris and I discuss some of the best ways to make your training as efficient as possible. Keeping you in the gym no longer than necessary, while also ensuring that you’re having extremely effective workouts to build muscle, get strong, and lose some body fat. Efficiency really is the name of the game when trying to fit fitness into your life.

Along with this is nutrition. Chris shares the ultimate tip that solves the vast majority of nutrition issues. And it’s way simpler than you think. And it’s not some gimmick. It just coincidentally solves a ton of problems at once.

Fellow coaches, if you’re looking to elevate your career via writing, check out The Write Spotters. A group led by Chris to help you become a fitness writer. Also, follow Chris on IG and Threads.

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#193: Andrew Coates - The Habits, Mindset & Tactics Needed to Live a Fitness Lifestyle

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Andrew Coates (@andrewcoatesfitness) is a personal trainer, writer, speaker, and the unofficial mayor of fitness. He trains clients both online and in-person, and is the host of the Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast.

Andrew is one of the best ambassadors for fitness today. His ability to connect people is unmatched, and a significant amount of people have ended up as guests on this podcast either directly or indirectly via Andrew.

But in this chat, instead of talking about industry stuff, we chatted about perhaps the largest silent barrier to fitness - your personal identity and relationship with fitness.

The people who make a healthy lifestyle “look easy” adopt the identity of a fit person. Eventually, it is no longer a chore to eat healthy, exercise, drink plenty of water etc - it’s just who you are and what you do. But this doesn’t happen by accident.

And often, people subconsciously sabotage themselves into making this impossible.

So this discussion is focused on how to embody this lifestyle. The actual steps, tools and tactics to employ to slowly change your own beliefs about yourself to identify as a fit person. Powerful stuff, enjoy!

To keep up with Andrew, follow him IG, check out his website, and listen to his podcast on Apple or Spotify.

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#192: Brandon Mancine - Becoming the Real Life Wolverine

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Brandon Mancine (@bmfcoach) is an online trainer who focuses on helping people build resilience and become more anti-fragile. Brandon’s simple message of “get strong and do stuff” really speaks volumes.

7 years ago Brandon was unfortunately in a terrible car accident and was badly injured. He was told he would never be able to do many of the things he enjoyed doing. However, through his resilience and knowledge of training, he was back squatting over 400lbs in no time. For this, he’s been dubbed the “Real Life Wolverine”.

We talk a lot in the episode about this resilience and what it’s like to come back from terrible injuries. And maybe most importantly, why you should seriously prioritize your training and getting strong so that you are physically as resilient as possible should anything ever happen to you.

We also spoke a lot about making fitness part of your life, and this goes hand-in-hand. Our current environment is set up so that we are weak, sick, and overweight. You need to consciously cultivate the opposite.

Brandon will be at the Silverback Summit in Phoenix Arizona Nov 15-16. Get $200 off your ticket with code “ALIG200”

Brandon also owns HairXT, which offers natural products to increase hair growth for both men and women. Code “HXT20” gets you 20%.

To keep up with everything Brandon’s got going on, join his newsletter, and follow him on IG @bmfcoach or @coachbrandonmancine.

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#191: Rick Olderman - Pain Patterns to Identify & Eliminate Low Back Pain

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Rick Olderman (rickolderman.com) is a licensed physical therapist, author, and creator of the Fixing You Method. His latest book is titled “Pain Patterns: Why You Are In Pain and How To Stop It” and is now available on Amazon.

Rick has a much different, (and a much more comprehensive) approach to healing injuries than most. This is all laid out in detail in Rick’s latest book, and it’s what we chatted about in this episode.

The three main pillars are the connection between movement, fascia and reflexes in pain and how these all contribute to creating, and healing injuries. Functional linking is the connection between all your past injuries and poor movement patterns and your current pain. And lastly the connection between psychological trauma or stress and pain.

All of this combined contributes to pain in various ways. Understanding it allows you to identify it, and then work to correct or improve it to ultimately help you get out of pain and back to living your best life as soon as possible.

If you’ve ever been injured, or experience chronic pain, this episode is for you.

To stay up to date with everything Rick has going on, please visit his website where you can also access a free e-book on fixing stubborn pain.

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#190: Chris Liddle - The Best Ways to Use ChatGPT for Fitness & How to Get More Steps in Per Day

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Chris Liddle (@christianliddle) is a personal trainer, online coach, podcast host and consultant based in Edmonton, Alberta. Chris actually got his start in the film industry before finding a passion in fitness. He now coaches fitness clients and helps other coaches on the tech related to online coaching.

AI is here to stay, and you’d do well to learn how to use it to your advantage. Like anything else, it’s really good at some things, and not so great at others. Chris and I discuss how you can best use AI tools like ChatGPT to best help with your own training and nutrition.

Chris is a huge fan of walking A LOT. It sounds so simple, but it is so incredibly beneficial that it can’t be spoken about enough. In addition to all the amazing benefits, Chris gives an outline of some tools and tactics he uses to routinely get in 20k+ steps every day.

Chris is a great coach and a good friend and is someone who can teach you a lot of different things. To keep up with everything he has going on, follow him on IG, check out his podcast, subscribe to his newsletter and check out his website.

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#189: Kyle Smith - How to Identify & Defeat the Victim Mentality & Why it’s Holding You Back

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Kyle Smith (@dapperdudekyle) is a Clarity Consultant. He’s the creator of the Neurolinguistic Somatic Experience (NLSE) which is a system designed to defeat the victim mentality in order for his clients to take control of their life and optimize their mental well being.

Kyle has transitioned into this role since our first podcast, back in episode 114. He’s always been about the psychological and deep thinking side of things within the realm of fitness and health, and now it’s found it’s true form.

In this discussion Kyle defines the victim mentality and how it holds us back. He then gives tons of practical tips on how to start identifying and defeating it. He explains his NLSE system and how he helps people understand the stories they tell themselves.

You will want to have your thinking cap on for this episode.

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#188: Fall Q&A - When to Bulk or Cut, Best Workout Splits, What I’ve Changed My Mind On & More

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Fall 2024 Q&A. Thanks for all your questions and support.

Here’s what we got into in this episode:

Maintaining body weight after a calorie deficit
Whether you should bulk or cut this fall
Which 3 day workout split is best
Tips for improving pullups
Tips for shoulder hypertrophy (growth)
How to sift through fitness content and choose the best people to follow
What I’ve changed my mind on recently
& more

These are always fun to do because I’m able to cover a wide range of topics and answer your questions directly, which is awesome.

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#187: The Winter Arc - How to Dial in Your Fitness This Winter

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The Winter Arc, a little corny, but if it gets you fired up then let it rip. Things in life change as the seasons change - more or fewer social outings, and just general attitude around life overall. And you can spin each of these seasons as positive or negative for your fitness.

Winter can feel like a time to just stay in, eat a ton of good food, and not really worry about your fitness until Spring.

It can be a time to lock in, and use the isolation of Winter to your advantage. To be disciplined in training and nutrition. To test yourself to work harder when maybe others aren’t. And eventually be way ahead of where you are now.

To each their own. But if you’re looking to get on this “Winter Arc”, then this episode contains everything you need from a fitness perspective to really dial things in this Winter and come out the other side in your best shape ever.

If you want in on this, send me a DM on IG and I will put together an accountability group for as many people want to join in. We can all work together and lift each other up when you need it.

Let’s get it.

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#186: Max Larocque - Quick Dopamine is Destroying Your Fitness & Your Mental Health

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Max Larocque (@MaxLarocqueFit) is a personal trainer, life coach, co-owner of F.R.E.E Fit gym in Edmonton, and host of the Squats and Sober Thoughts Podcast. He’s a deep thinker and has a huge heart. He leads by example with his own fitness and self-improvement and leads others towards the same healthy lifestyle.

This episode was eye opening. Max helped me realize something I’ve personally been thinking about for almost 2 years. There are so many connections to fitness and life and mental health that it’s no longer possible to separate these things, and this is exactly what we spoke about in this chat.

We also spoke about body dysmorphia, addiction, neurodivergence and how all of this is tied to mental health and fitness and everything in between.

Sit down, settle in, and enjoy, because you’re about to learn a few things that might change your life.

To keep up with Max, follow him on IG, visit F.R.E.E Fit gym if you’re in the Edmonton area, and check out his podcast.

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#185: Dane Palarino - From Dad Bod to Dominance in Fitness, Business & Life

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Dane Palarino (@dadbod_sculptors) is a driven entrepreneur, sponsored athlete, and the visionary behind Dad Bod Sculptors. After hitting rock bottom in his early 40s, despite his career success, Dane embarked on a transformative health journey that saw him shed over 30% body fat and regain control over his life.

Dane now dedicates his life to helping men over 35 conquer the challenges of aging, balance the demands of family and work, and achieve peak physical condition. His mission is to guide men through their own transformations, empowering them to reclaim their health, confidence, and become the heroes their wives, kids, and families need them to be.

The “Dad Bod” is not just about how you look. It’s about how you feel, how you perform, and how you show up for the most important people in your life. It’s ok to love yourself as you are, but part of that should also constantly be trying to improve yourself in all aspects.

Dane’s been through it and now he’s helping others get through it as well. It starts with fitness but it is about SO much more than fitness. Fitness is simply the gateway to improving every other aspect of your life.

There is an absolute ton to take from this episode, and it should have you fired up to take action and make big changes in your life. I hope you do.

To keep up with Dane and everything he’s got going on, follow him on LinkedIn, IG, and on Youtube, and check out his website.

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#184: 30 Fitness (ish) Lessons on My 30th Birthday

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

I turned 30 over the weekend! Getting old, or just getting started? All a matter of perspective…

I sat down to reflect, as one does, and came up with a list of 30 things I’ve learned related to fitness and beyond.

The entire premise of this podcast is that fitness lessons are synonymous with life lessons, and this episode is a great embodiment of that. As I go through each of them, they are all interrelated and relevant in the gym, and in many areas of life.

It’s a great exercise to reflect on things you’ve learned and even better to then share them with others. That’s what it’s all about. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

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#183: Semaj Hunter - Making Smart Choices That Future You Will Be Thankful For

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Semaj Hunter (@semajhunterfitness) is an online fitness & nutrition coach, father, family man, and a person who genuinely loves helping others. He mainly works with general population clients and bases his coaching on sustainability, and finding the right solution for each individual.

*we had some slight connection issues during recording causing some lag, so if you notice some strange pauses, that’s what happened*

Semaj is a thinker. It’s very obvious that he’s been a coach for a long time and helped so many people because he has such a broad perspective, yet is also able to distill concepts down to their simplest forms. Which is actually a great reflection of the central theme of this conversation: decisions.

Every day we are faced with hundreds or thousands of decisions. Each one moving us slightly further or closer to our goals. But every decision has pros and cons, and every decision that moves us further from our goals, isn’t necessarily a bad thing - and in the long run may even be the thing that moves us closer.

Semaj and I speak at length about how to evaluate information and options in order to make smart choices. Choices that aren’t always easy or obvious. But choices that you’ll look back on and be thankful for.

I really believe you’ll want to listen to this episode several times, and keep it saved to revisit as needed. Semaj is a phenomenal coach, and an amazing person to learn from.

To keep up with Semaj, follow him on IG, and visit his website.

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#182: Patrick DiBello - Hybrid Training & Mastering Calisthenics

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Patrick DiBello (@patrickdibellofitness) is an online fitness coach and hybrid athlete. He’s learned from and trained under some of the absolute best coaches in the world and has since been giving it back to everyone who wants to build strength, endurance and mobility while living a healthy lifestyle.

A hybrid athlete is certainly a bit of a recent buzzword, but it refers to a person who is training to be very strong in the gym, and also have elite levels of endurance. Two things that are typically separated - you’re either a strong dude, or run marathons, but not both. Patrick does both. We spoke a lot about how he organizes his training and his life in general to accomplish this, and how you can begin to implement it.

Patrick has also trained extensively in calisthenics, or bodyweight exercises. There’s a misconception that since it’s “just” bodyweight, it’s somehow easier. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Many calisthenics exercises are extremely advanced and difficult to even attempt. Patrick gives an incredible lesson on how to start and progress with your calisthenics training from wherever you’re at.

There’s a ton to learn from Patrick and I feel this episode only scratched the surface. Definitely follow him on IG to keep up and keep learning more, and send this episode to a friend to spread the love.

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#181: Jeff Pachtman - Choosing a Fat Loss Method that is Best for YOU (& How to Stick to It)

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Jeff Pachtman (@jeffpachtmanfitness) is a personal trainer and online fitness coach who works with people around the world who want to change their life. Losing the last 10lbs is cool, but losing the first 50 is life changing, and that’s where Jeff specializes.

Jeff has been through the ringer of diet fads and tried all of the methods. After years, he finally found what works, and how to communicate that to people just like you. We spoke about Jeff’s journey through figuring this all out and how he got through it.

It’s no secret that there are endless ways to lose weight. They all are different ways of getting at the same thing, but packaged in so many different ways. Some of them are outright dumb - but many of them have validity to them. We speak about how to navigate this, and find what’s best for you.

You’ve probably started several diets before, and maybe not stuck to it. Jeff gives some amazing advice for how to actually stick to your plan. This is perhaps the most important information you need to hear.

Jeff is an amazing coach and also creates phenomenal fitness content, please follow him on IG to keep up with everything he has going on.

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#180 - Why You Should Never “Dirty” Bulk & What To Do Instead

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Before anything - at the very end of the episode I badly misspoke and said that lean bulking is a bad idea. Of course this was a mistake and I mean to say dirty bulking. But this is a 1 take show and a 1 man team so I wasn’t about to re-record the whole thing for that small mistake, onwards!

I know it’s tempting to want to get as big as possible, eat as much as you can, have little regard for body fat, and really see how big and strong you can get - but I highly suggest you avoid this.

Eventually, you’ll want to stop and lean out again, and then this is where you’ll want to spend most of your time thereafter. It would be much healthier, and overall more effective if you just stay lean and slowly bulk up over a longer period of time.

The 5 mins of happiness you get from hitting an all time high weight and strength is not worth putting on the necessary body fat to do this. I spoke about my recent experience with this, why I did it, what I regret about it, and what I would do instead.

At the end of the day, I hope you learn from my mistakes and avoid this trap, ultimately leading to greater success in your own health and fitness.

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#179: Asad Sayal - The Most Underrated Training Technique to Gain Muscle & Strength

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Asad Sayal (@asadwuzhere) is a personal trainer and strength coach located in Toronto, Canada. Asad works with clients to make them stronger, happier, and more resilient in their body and in their life.

Asad and I met at a few seminars in Toronto and it was quickly obvious that he’s one of the trainers who really knows his stuff, and communicates it well. During the conversation we found that we also have similar philosophies on training and life and all that all intertwines, which is really what it’s all about.

In this episode we discussed some of those training and life philosophies, and also some thoughts on the fitness industry as a whole. Most importantly we spoke about some detailed training information.

“Tempo training” may be something you’ve heard of, but if you’re unfamiliar with what it is or how to use it to your benefit, this is the episode for you. We discussed all you need to know about how to implement, when and how to do so, and why you should be using this.

It’s not an exaggeration that this episode may change how you train forever, for the better. So listen closely. To get in touch with Asad or ask any questions, follow him on IG.

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#178: Ryan Yusella - Where to Start with Mobility Training & Why It’s So Important

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Ryan Yusella (@themeatball365_2.0) is a personal trainer and specializes in helping people move better to become pain free, resilient, stronger, and more badass overall. Ryan has been through his own tough experiences with pain and injuries and found his own unique way through it. He uses this experience to coach others to find solutions to their movements problems. Ryan coaches out of Brooklyn, NY.

Ryan is one of those people who you see videos of the exercises and movements he’s capable of, and can’t help thinking that he “must be so lucky”. And then when you talk to him, you realize that it’s exactly because he’s been unlucky with injuries that he learned how to train and move the way he’s now capable.

Strength training IS mobility training and the way Ryan speaks about training exemplifies this perfectly. You don’t start by being able to do crazy stuff - you start where you are, and build from there. In the episode, Ryan and I discuss this at length, and he gives some excellent actionable tips on how you can find your entry point into mobility training and moving better overall.

Ryan has a ton of great training knowledge to share and this is an episode I believe you’ll want to listen to more than once because it’s so packed with information. For more, be sure to follow Ryan on IG, and reach out for coaching or if you have any questions.

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#177: Kirby Martin - The Pros & Cons of CrossFit, and the Invisible Benefits of Fitness

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Kirby Martin (@kirby.87) is a coach and the owner of Crossfit Elmira (@CrossfitElmira) in Elmira, Ontario. Kirby found fitness while living in the Philippines, and then made it his life’s work to give back and improve the lives of others through fitness. Kirby has truly benefited and improved his entire community through the gym.

Say what you will about CrossFit, but nobody can deny the strength of the community it’s built, and how widely it’s spread fitness in general. Kirby’s been involved in CrossFit for over 10 years so who better to learn the ins and outs of the pros & cons of it from. Kirby and I discuss what to look for in CrossFit or group fitness gyms as a prospective member, and how to make the most out of your training there.

A big part of Kirby’s gym and outlook on fitness are the wide-ranging benefits that extend far beyond the gym and your physique alone. Getting a 6-pack and big biceps is cool, but totally transforming your life for the better is WAY cooler. Kirby and I discuss how this happens, how to facilitate it for yourself, and what to look out for to recognize it.

Kirby is a truly great ambassador of fitness and health. He has so much to teach, and really just wants to help you become fitter, healthier, and improve your life. Follow him on IG to get in touch or keep up, and check out the gym, CrossFit Elmira online or if you’re passing through Elmira.

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#176: Summer Q&A - Fat Loss Plateaus, Hybrid Training, Skipping Leg Day & More

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Summer 2024 Q&A was a good one, and thank you for your questions. As a reminder I’ll do these ~quarterly, and will put out a call for questions close to when I record the next one, but if you do have questions any time, feel free to send them my way whenever they come up.

Here’s what was covered in this episode:

Warmups
When to take rest days vs toughing it out
Whether it’s ok to do cardio and lift in the same workout
How to know if you’re at a fat loss plateau, and how to break it
When it’s (maybe) ok to skip leg day
How to include strength training while preparing for a marathon

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#175: What to do When You Get Injured in the Gym (8 Step Protocol)

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Injuries absolutely suck. But if you train hard and push yourself, they are almost inevitable. Except for extremely bad luck, you should avoid any major or catastrophic injury, but little tweaks are going to happen.

There are few people I know who have been injured more than I have. I don’t say this to brag, I wish it weren’t the case, but it gives credibility to the protocols laid out in this episode. Note: this is not an episode about how to NOT get injured. Based on what I just said, I clearly don’t have the answer to that. This is from the moment injury occurs onwards.

If you’re unlike me and not used to being injured, it’ll be confusing and maybe freak you out a bit, so having this plan in the back of your mind will greatly help you if/when it happens.

Another note: this is not medical advice. I explain in the episode when/how to seek professional medical care and how to go about working with qualified individuals to get yourself back to full strength. But these people will not be there at the moment the injury occurs, so you need to know how to take care of and then advocate for yourself.

Thanks for listening, I hope you never need anything I said in this episode, but since you’re listening, I know you train hard and want to push yourself, and odds are you’ll pick up some minor injuries along the way. Such is life.

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#174: Matthew Bousson - How To Be Fit & Healthy in a World That Makes You Fat & Sick

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:35:00 +0000

Matthew Bousson (@boussy.vision) is my good friend, mentor and fellow coach. He’s worked with elite athletes in the UFC, NFL, Rugby and more. His experience in the world of academia and coaching both high level athletes and regular folks is extremely rare, and that’s why he’s one of the best. And now, he’s moving to Colorado to get full time back into coaching elite athletes.

One note: we had some tech issues towards the end of the podcast - apologies for that but it is what it is.

We are fighting a losing battle. More good content, information, and coaches than ever and yet… the world is getting fatter and sicker. How? I’m not exactly sure but we spoke about this at length in the episode and gave some thoughts on how we might be able to turn this around.

At the core it’s about building community and giving people the encouragement/resources to become a healthy person. Health and fitness isn’t a 30 day challenge, it’s a way of life. And until you adopt this way of life, it will almost always be something that you struggle with.

A truly fit and healthy person doesn’t need reminders to be doing all of the basic stuff, it’s just what they do. If you can begin to cultivate this, you will get there too.

To keep up with everything Matt has going on, and if you’re in the south Denver area, reach out to him on IG.

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#173: Paul Campbell - Choosing the Best Workout Equipment and Maximizing Your Time in the Gym

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Paul Campbell (@coach.paulie_inc) is a coach and CEO/owner of The Bar in Montana City, Montana. Paulie has been in the fitness game for a long time as a coach. He recently ended his bodybuilding career as well, and is now focused on coaching, growing the gym, helping others, and engaging in a range of other fitness activities.

Training for a sport and training for regular life are not the same thing. While they do share all of the basic principles, there are some notable differences. The important thing to understand is that you don’t need to be doing what a professional athlete is doing to be strong, fit and healthy. Paulie and I discuss some of these differences and how to include fitness as a regular part of your life, without being disruptive.

It looks simple to someone who has all day to train. But you have a job, maybe kids, lots of other things going on, and other priorities. This is ok, and you are not doomed. But, it does mean that you’ve got to be smart and efficient about how you approach your fitness. You want to maximize your time and effort in the gym. This is largely what this podcast episode is about, and Paulie does a great job of breaking it all down.

To keep up with and learn more from Paul, follow him on IG, and if you live in the Montana City area, definitely check out his gym, The Bar.

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#172: 10 Year Reflection on the Knee Surgery that Changed My Life (& Why I Do What I Do)

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

June 9, 2014 I went in for knee surgery after years of injuries that would change my life. It’s been 10 years since and I took a look back in time at what happened, and what I learned about movement, fitness and health overall. All of these things are at the center of why I am a coach, why I care so deeply about fitness, and why I do what I do.

I say this changed my life because of all the downstream and profound effects it had on me. It was a pretty rough recovery as I explain in the episode, and the culmination of pretty much the previous 10 years of injuries and setbacks. I didn’t think I would get emotional in this, but it almost got me right near the end.

Expect to get the details of what happened, learn about some ways to navigate injuries and setbacks, some things I would do differently, decisions made during that were good, and some that weren’t. As well as what things look like now as far as training and regular maintenance of this injury.

If there’s one take home message it is this: be extremely grateful for your ability to move your body, and cherish it every day. The best reason to move, is because you can.

Thank you for being here.

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#171: Lauren Tomlin - Evidence Based Fitness Meets Mystical Moon Energy

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Lauren Tomlin (@alivewithlaureneliz) is a body, mind and soul coach. She pulls from all of her experience and education, navigating her own journey in health, healing and happiness to deliver phenomenal results for her online coaching clients.

The internet is so often combatively dichotomous that we sometimes forget that two seemingly opposite things can actually exist simultaneously - and even compliment each other. While science based training and nutrition is all the rage in some circles, moon cycles, manifestation and crystals are all the rage in others. Why can’t these co-exist?

This is largely what this conversation is about. She’s been through all of it on both ends and found a really happy middle ground to be able to take the best of both worlds and blend them together in a practical and useful way. And that’s the most important. It’s not helpful to be able to recite scientific studies if you don’t actually get in the gym and put in work. And just as well, it’s not helpful to wish upon a star if you’re not willing to actually take any action in your life.

Everything has its place. Lauren does an amazing job of helping you navigate that, and figure out how to put all of the puzzle pieces together for your ultimate life transformation.

Get in touch with Lauren by following her on IG, and stay tuned for her upcoming podcast release!

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#170: Shawn Rivers - Get Fit & Healthy by Controlling Your Calendar and Re-Writing Your Story

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Shawn Rivers (@growthbyshawn) is a fat loss and transformation coach, and host of the Growth by Shawn Podcast. Shawn works with clients to develop sustainable healthy habits in order to deliver lasting results.

Shawn and I share many things in common, but one of the biggest is our promotion of structure and accountability. Shawn talks a lot about how he uses his calendar to ensure he gets everything done that he needs to. And not only that, but how he builds in accountability to help keep the promises he’s made to himself.

This is something we all struggle with. More or less we “know” what to do, just can’t seem to do it consistently. Shawn talks about how to structure your life, and change the story that you tell yourself about yourself in order to become the person that you are trying to be.

It was a fun chat with a lot of really simple takeaways that you can implement immediately, and I hope you do.

Give Shawn a follow on IG, and be sure to subscribe to the Growth by Shawn Podcast as well.

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#169: Maingaining Masterclass - How to STAY in Shape After You Get in Shape

Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The world doesn’t have a weight loss or fat loss problem. There are thousands, perhaps millions of before an after photos online of real people who have lost tremendous amounts of weight. And yet, obesity is at an all time high and getting worse. Why? We are very good at losing weight, we are not very good at maintaining it. It’s one thing to go on a diet and lose a bunch of weight. How about the diet after the diet? What happens after? If you simply go back to old habits, you’ll go back to your old body.

In this episode I discuss that very thing, with a concept I like to call “maingaining”. I didn’t invent this term, but I can’t remember where I first heard it. Essentially, it’s how you treat weight maintenance so that you have training goals, stay on point, continue to build muscle and strength slowly, basically forever.

The good news is that technically this is very easy, except for the part where it lasts quite literally, forever. Which is difficult because, life. Well in this episode I discuss the tactics and strategies to employ to be able to keep your hard-earned progress forever. This is really where most of the fun happens as well. Training is fun, and you truly become a new person. Enjoy!

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#168: Carmie Hawkins - Ditch the Fat Loss Lies & Scams to Become a Badass (For You & Your Kids)

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Carmie Hawkins (@carmhawk_getsfit) is a fitness and nutrition coach, and a badass mermaid goddess wife and mother of 2. After going through her own rocky road of a health and fitness journey Carmie has become a coach herself to speak to the women who are going through the same things she did. To help women become healthy, strong and confident and ultimately break the cycle of negativity for the next generation.

Carmie has been through the ringer of crazy diets, unreasonable workout programs, pills & potions, MLM’s and all the rest - so she gets it. Her message to you is that there is another way, a better way. A more effective way to become the strongest, healthiest and happiest version of yourself that will last a lifetime and then some, by passing these habits along to your kids.

We discussed her journey through fitness, and how she eventually arrived at the balanced place she’s at now and put herself in a position to give back. She gave a ton of insight into how these scams and predatory practices operate, and some really actionable tips that you can start to implement today to begin to break free.

I’m grateful for people like Carmie. These experiences that she’s had are very real and far too common. I personally don’t have any experience with them so these words hold a ton more weight coming from someone who’s been through it. There is a better way, and there are lots of people willing and able to help.

To get in touch with Carmie and stay tuned for some big things coming up, follow her on IG.

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#167: 5 Practical Tactics to Shed Body Fat & Get Lean for Summer 2024

Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Summer is fast approaching and despite your best efforts to stay lean year round, I’m almost certain you’d like to get just a little leaner for summer. Last summer I did an episode about how to get shredded as fast as possible for summer. It wasn’t super practical, and I don’t advise doing it - but it does work. It’s episode 117 and you can listen to it here. This episode however is a much more practical approach.

In this episode I share 5 strategies that I use for myself and for my clients that make a significant difference when trying to lose body fat, and are especially useful around summer time with the unique challenges and opportunities that often come up.

Let me be extremely clear here: there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to get lean for summer. A little bit of vanity is ok. However, doing extreme things without knowing what you’re doing that are a possible detriment to your health and wellbeing is absolutely not advised. This should be obvious, but there is a fine line between tightening up a little bit, and doing things that are stupid to drop large amounts of fat in a short amount of time.

The tips in this episode are simple to implement, and have a proven track record of being effective - without taking over your life. Let’s get you in your best shape ever this summer.

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#166: Troy Taylor - World Class Training Methods & Technology with Tonal’s Smart Home Gym

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Troy Taylor (@strengthsciencetroy) is the Senior Director of Performance Innovation at Tonal. He is an internationally renowned human performance leader, having worked with world class Olympic athletes in the UK, Canada and the USA. He now brings all of that knowledge and experience to Tonal, the world’s smartest home gym machine.

People like Troy are always a rare treat to hear from. He’s worked with some of the biggest names on the biggest stages for the highest stakes, but out of the limelight. No interviews or media coverage can unveil what really goes into building world class athletes as well as someone like Troy, who was there doing the thing. Bringing all of that to the general population and regular lifters like you and I is immensely valuable.

Troy and I discuss how he blends his experience with the reality of the fitness needs of every day people, and how this is all completely built into Tonal. It allows people to get great results with advanced training methods (which are possible due to the hardware technology of Tonal) without being overwhelming or needing to hire an Olympic level coach or training facility.

I am not often impressed by “fitness technology”. Usually I find them gimmicky and a neat marketing ploy at best that doesn’t actually do anything new, unique, or useful. Tonal seems different. The innovative hardware and software combination that they’ve built seems to be very impressive and practical in a way that over time could fundamentally change the way gyms are built and everyone trains.

In the meantime, if you’re someone who likes to workout from home but maybe doesn’t have space for a full home gym, or don’t want to fumble around with equipment and figuring out your workouts, I’d highly recommend checking out Tonal. For what it’s worth, I get nothing for saying that - I just genuinely think it’s very useful, practical and probably a great solution for a lot of people.

Be sure to follow Troy on IG for more training knowledge and insights on how he uses his Tonal.

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#165: Mobility Duo - Strength Training for Snowboarding & the True Benefits of Fitness

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Mark & Sarah (@mobilityduo) are a husband and wife team who are health professionals, snowboarders, and lovers of all things outdoors. Mark is a physical therapist, snowboard instructor, and personal trainer and Sarah is a massage therapist, yoga teacher, and personal trainer. Putting their brains, hearts, talents and expertise together, they are Mobility Duo. They offer a number of courses and programs as well as individual coaching to help prevent injuries, assist with rehabilitation of injuries, and keep snowboarders and outdoor enthusiasts active until 70+!

Since I picked up snowboarding 2 winters ago I’ve completely fallen in love with it. First of all, it’s awesome (although, I probably don’t look that cool doing it… yet!). Second, it’s a completely new physical challenge to figure out and overcome. If you’re a longtime listener of the podcast you know that I’ve struggled with injuries my entire life, so naturally as I took up snowboarding I automatically went into injury prevention mode. This is how I found Mark & Sarah.

This episode is filled with practical tips to add to your training during the off-season or even in season to keep you riding better, more comfortably, and for longer. The same principals in this discussion really apply to any sport or physical activity you do.

Naturally as things tend to around here, the conversation morphs into something bigger than fitness. Yes all of the training stuff is super important to keep you riding, playing and doing the things you love. But we all inherently know it’s about so much more than that. When you fully embrace this, everything starts to make more sense with training, and everything will become more effective.

It was an absolute pleasure to have Mark & Sarah on the podcast, I learned a ton and I’m sure you will too. If you snowboard, or play any sports or outdoor activities you absolutely should be following them. And please check out their website for some of their programs just as Snoga (yoga for snowboarders), core workouts, knee and warmup programs, concussion foundations and more.

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#164: Alex McBrairty - Tricks to Play on Yourself to Have a Great Day, Every Day

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Alex McBrairty (@_ateamfit_) is a fitness psychologist, coach and writer. Having gone through his own fitness transformation journey that completely changed his life, he now coaches others to do the same.

The nuts and bolts of fitness and nutrition are relatively straightforward. The tough part is always how to implement them in your life, and how to do so consistently. The psychological aspect of fitness is just as - if not more - important than the physical, and also more difficult.

Alex and I spoke about some ways to motivate yourself and develop new habits. We also spoke about how to shift your mindset to make the best of a situation. Of course we all have bad days, but the goal is to have more good days more often.

Some people really get bogged down on details that aren’t as important as you feel in your head and in your heart. If you improve this, everything else falls into place. There is a ton to learn in this episode, I’d suggest listening twice.

To learn more about Alex and his coaching, visit ateamfit.com and follow him on IG.

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#163: Dr. Jonathan Mike - Learn How to Train Harder & Smarter for Bigger Gains

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jonathan Mike (@drjmike) has PhD in Exercise Science, is a sports performance coach, author, and international speaker. He has been training for over 25 years. Over that time, he’s learned to blend the scientific principles of training with the real-world experience to become a world-class coach and educator.

Jon is a highly sought after speaker so we are very lucky to have had him on the podcast and learn from him. The nuggets of information you’ll pick up in this episode will help you understand training better AND be able to apply it immediately.

Training isn’t just science and books, but it’s also not just “bro science” - the best requires a blend of both. The good news is this is all very highly acceptable in today’s world, and you’d do well to seek out that information.

We spoke about training principles and how to set up your workouts, tweak your exercises, and enhance your training while still keeping things fun.

To keep up with Dr. Jon, follow him on IG, Youtube and Facebook. And check out his website here.

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#162: Is Cardio Good for Fat Loss? (A Guide to Cardio Training)

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

People flocking to the cardio machines ahead of summer is as predictable as the sun rising tomorrow. As well as the classic “I’m gonna do 10-15 mins on the stairmaster to finish my workout, cause I’m cutting you know.”

Does this work? Is it broscience, real science, somewhere in between? Is it a waste of time, or the best use of time possible? What is cardio, and does it even have anything to do with fat loss? How should you add cardio into your workout routine for the most benefits - in terms of health, performance, and fat loss?

These are all super common questions, myths and suggestions that were covered in this episode. I’d highly encourage you to forward this to your gym buddies who are looking to shred down a bit for summer.

Better yet, you should reach out to me for coaching to take the guesswork out of your training and nutrition, so you can actually get lean this summer (and stay that way).

Cardio is great, everyone should do it… just understand why and how you do what you do.

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#161: Spring 2024 Q&A - Summer Shred, Best Workout Splits, Snowboard Training & More

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Spring 2024 Q&A episode. These questions come from people who asked on IG. Good mix of questions based on some recent events and things to come in the near future. This may be the best, worst solo episode yet… and you’ll understand when you watch it!

Things covered in this episode:

Wedding shred updates
Pet peeves in the fitness industry
Training for a snowboard trip
Tips for getting lean for summer
Low carb diets for weight loss
When to use full body workouts
The best workout splits
Some minor announcements/updates/housekeeping

Something for everyone, enjoy!

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#160: Tanner Shuck - Real & Raw Fitness Tips to Get Jacked & Be Happy

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Tanner Shuck (@tanner_shuck) is a coach, athlete, and one of the most real voices within the fitness industry. His direct approach to fitness and nutrition cuts through so much nonsense and delivers amazing results with a refreshingly simple and effective perspective.

Tanner was a previous guest of the podcast back in episode 42 so it was time to run it back. Since that time Tanner has had massive growth on social media and is more deserving of it than anyone. His YouTube channel has some of the best fitness content I’ve seen.

The message is always the same: train hard, get better at the basics, eat real foods, and be relentlessly consistent. This episode is full of tiny nuggets of extremely tactical advice on exactly how to do just that.

It’s tough to stay away from the glitz and glam online - especially in a world full of enhanced people via PEDs and/or photoshop. So we need to bring things back to reality to set expectations right, without any fluff. Tanner is one of the best at that.

This episode also took a turn touching on some mental health aspects which are always intertwined with everything we do. I didn’t expect this but I’m glad it happened. It’s important to discuss, bring to the forefront, and share about what works and what doesn’t.

As always, take the messages, and apply them to your own life.

To stay up to date on everything Tanner has going on, follow him on IG, subscribe to his YouTube channel, visit his website, and support by checking out the TrueStrength gear at Barbell Apparel.

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#159: Sachin Latti - Running Across Canada… In Record Time

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Sachin Latti (@sach.in.motion) is an endurance athlete advocating for those suffering in silence. Coming from a background in law enforcement, and having competed and excelled in bodybuilding and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, running is his next challenge - and his vehicle to give back and help others.

I hear about people who do crazy things like run across Canada and think it’s awesome… Sach says “Game on”. That sounds like hyperbole, but he is training to beat the record for the fastest run across Canada in 2025.

It’s not just the physical feat though, it’s everything it represents: resilience, consistency, grueling effort and dedication. But most of all, it’s who this is for: the veterans and first responders suffering in silence from PTSD and other mental health illnesses. Sach has been there himself, risen through it, and is now doing what he can to help everyone else.

Sach has an incredible story and a wonderful message. We spoke about some of the ins and outs of actually training for such an event, and all of the widespread impact it will have. As well as tons of actionable tips that you can use today to improve your own life situation, no matter where you currently are.

If you are in the Vancouver area, check out the Night to Inspire charity gala event on March 30th. Otherwise, follow Sach on IG, and check out his website to stay in the loop.

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#158: Rachael Schwartz - Juggling Fitness, Entrepreneurship, & a Booming Social Life

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Rachael Schwartz (@rachaelschwartznutrition) is a certified nutrition coach and full time working mom… and still makes time to see her friends, do fun things and thrive through it all. Rachael has been through her own transformation journey to repair her relationship with food, shed unwanted weight, and ultimately feel her absolute best.

Rachael was absolutely on fire during this whole episode. Her energy is contagious and she is able to break down nutrition concepts into such simple terms, while simultaneously delivering tough love but also making you feel good about it. I said it during the episode, but after listening to this, I am fired up.

Rachael runs a business, has children, and has a very healthy social life. We discuss all 3 of these aspects and how she’s able to manage it all, and strategies for you to do the same. We’ve all got different challenges in life, but there are many base principals that remain consistent. The lessons Rachael shares will surely help you navigate your own life situation, to make the absolute best of whatever you have going on.

You don’t have to give up any aspect of your life to have all the things you want… you just need a plan.

To connect with Rachael, follow her on IG and visit her website for more information about working with her.

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#157: Dr. Mani Kukreja - Simple Daily Exercises to Boost Longevity

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Mani Kukreja (@dr_mani.kukreja) is an MD and MPH focused on integrative wellness and lifestyle medicine. She is passionate about educating people on anti-aging and is the author of the upcoming book “Live More, Age Less”.

Father Time is, and will always be, undefeated. But how can we maximize the time that we have? This is the concept of “healthspan”, and this is the main topic of this discussion. What’s the point of living longer if you’re not living well?

Anti-Aging and longevity are sort of buzzwords that are loosely thrown around these days and are often used to market nonsense products. Some of these things have value - and we discussed them - but none of them have any value if you’re not implementing certain daily exercises to form the foundation.

Dr. Kukreja is a wealth of knowledge and really breaks things down in a way that is easy to understand and simple to implement… but it only works if you implement it!

To keep up to date with Dr. Kukreja, follow her on IG and visit her website.

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#156: Sam Forget - The Roadmap to Fat Loss Transformation & Fitness Success

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Sam Forget (@coachsamforget) is an online personal trainer and nutrition coach who specializes in helping burnt out dieters break out of the yo-yo cycle, transform their bodies, and most importantly: never look back. You can download Sam’s FREE nutrition guide here.

This was one of those conversations that could have easily been 5 hours long. Luckily, Sam is VERY good at being succinct, yet complete with the way he communicates fitness and nutrition advice. We covered a lot of ground in this episode.

Sam essentially outlines the roadmap to fat loss and fitness success. From before you even begin your transformation and the mindset to achieve your fat loss goals, all the way through to what you should be doing after you reach your goals - we covered it all.

This is an episode that you will want to bookmark, take notes on, and probably listen to multiple times.

To get in contact with Sam, follow him on IG, visit his website here, and download his free nutrition guide here.

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#155: Dr. Carri Dominick - Pelvic Floor, Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Myths

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Carri Dominick (@rechargetherapy) is a pelvic floor PT based out of Long Beach, California. Carri works to help people with any pelvic floor dysfunction live their best life.

This is brand new territory on the podcast. A huge and important topic nonetheless and I’m glad Carri was willing to come on and share with us. Unfortunately, for many topics surrounding pelvic floor health and anything related to pregnancy, there is a TON of misinformation out there.

Carri broke down a lot of the common myths out there and explained how things actually work. We spoke about the function of the pelvic floor, kegels and their place in therapy, exercise considerations before, during and after pregnancy, and many signs and symptoms to look out for in your own body.

Most importantly, Carri gives an amazing framework of how to think about these things for yourself. So that if you are in this situation, you are equipped to ask the right questions to the right people to best help yourself.

To learn more from Dr. Carri Dominick, follow her on IG for a ton more in depth resources.

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#154: Ronnie Duppert - Simple Workout Advice for Incredible Results

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Ronnie Duppert (@coach_ron_duppert) is a personal trainer based in North Carolina. Ron trains real people for real life. And he gets them incredible results.

Training is very simple in nature - difficult to execute on consistently, but very simple. Ron breaks down his approach to training in a clear and concise way that is so easy to understand and implement immediately after listening to this episode.

We discussed how to organize your training and what the best splits to use are, and why you might choose one over another. We discussed how to choose exercises and adapt them to your current needs and interests. And a ton more simple, actionable and valuable training advice is found in this episode.

Quick note: unfortunately we had some minor tech issues while recording and there was a bit of a delay between us. I think we did as good a job as we could managing this but just a heads up.

To get in touch with Ron, visit him on Instagram.

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#153: Bryan Krahn - How to Train in Your 20s & 30s to Be Jacked in Your 40s & 50s

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Bryan Krahn (@bryankrahn) is a coach, writer, father, and is very humble & jacked. He’s been learning, teaching, coaching and training for a very long time and is one of the best in the industry.

In this episode we spoke a lot about the things you can be doing now to ensure long term success with your fitness. Whether you’re just starting out or already been training for several years, you want to learn from the people who have “been there, done that” - Bryan is that guy.

We touched on the topic of performance enhancing drugs as they are becoming ever-more-popular amongst men, and especially younger men. There’s a ton to unpack here, but it’s an important discussion to have and to understand.

Bryan shares a ton of wisdom on ways you should be thinking about and executing on your training and nutrition to ensure the best results for the longest amount of time. He gives an excellent roadmap of how to play the long game with your approach to fitness.

To learn more from Bryan, visit his website for tons of free articles and to join his email list.

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#152: JMart - Training to Run a Marathon in 2024

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode I’m once again joined by my friend John Martirosyan aka JMart (@jmartfit) for a chat to recap our 2023 fitness pursuits, and look ahead to our 2024 goals.

At the beginning of last year we did a similar episode, and you can find that here.

This year, John is planning to run a full marathon after successfully completed a half marathon last year without any injury.

I’ll be looking to re-up my goals from my last year now that I’m injury free. Staying injury free will be key, but the main goal is to get down to 9% body fat and be as strong as I can be for my wedding in a year’s time.

We went over what went well and what didn’t from last year, what we’ll change this year, and generally how to set and approach fitness goals going forward.

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#151: The Science of Intermittent Fasting - Pros, Cons, & Recommendations

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this solo episode I discuss the hot (but not new) topic of intermittent fasting.

Nutrition trends come and go, and none of them are the be all end all answer. If they were, everyone would do it!

However, they all have some value and good things to them, along with the downsides. Mostly, they have a ton of overblown claims.

I went through the reality of the purported benefits, some of the pros and cons to using fasting as a nutrition protocol, and my recommendations on how you might implement it in your own life.

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#150: Peter Tzemis - Double Your Income & Get Shredded With “Thinking Time”

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Peter Tzemis is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and also my cousin. We’ve done a few episodes in the past, and it’s become a yearly thing to do an end of year recap.

In this episode, we talk about a wide range of topics covering fitness and business and all the overlap between the two. Most notably, we spoke a lot about one thing Peter has implemented this year that’s given him the absolute greatest return: thinking time.

Like anything, easier said than done. However, massively powerful when it’s done.

3 things from Peter to look out for in 2024:

PupLabs: the highest quality dog treats
Hot Guys Do Therapy: men’s mental health
Kama Euphorics: tantric chocolate

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#149: Q&A + Getting Jacked & Shredded in 2024

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What. A. Year.

Filled with ups and downs and everything in between. Thank you for listening and for being here. I appreciate you more than you know.

Wrapping up the year with a quick Q&A, a little look back on the year past, and a look ahead to the year ahead.

Questions answered in this episode:

Correct rate to increase weight in the gym
How to brace your abs
Intermittent fasting and multi-day fasts
Usefulness of a weighted vest/rucking

Enjoy!

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#148: Steven Abbey - Real Foods are the Solution to Real Health - SOS Nutrients

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Steven Abbey is the founder and CEO of SOS Nutrients, a forward-thinking health and wellness brand that is changing the industry with its research-based, natural product. Steven is on a mission to cure the nutritional crisis through whole foods.

It’s no secret that almost everyone is devoid of important nutrients to some degree, and that this contributes to our collective declining health. There are more ultra-processed, ultra-convenient, ultra-cheap options for food than ever - no wonder we are in this predicament.

Steven and I spoke about some of the ways in which real, whole foods can truly heal people. We also spoke a lot about the differences between real and synthetic supplements and why the SOS product checks all the boxes that one would want in a supplement.

This is an eye opening conversation around the impacts our everyday food has on our health, and some practical solutions to actually improve upon it.

To learn more about Steven and SOS Nutrients, visit their website.

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#147: Anthony Pluff - Becoming a Morning Person & Creating a Healthy Relationship With Food

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Anthony Pluff (@aplufftraining) is a personal trainer and father. His mission is to help dads lose weight and boost their energy so they can make more memories with their families. He is also the host of the Fatherhood Fitness Podcast and runs the free Fatherhood Fitness Facebook group for Dads.

Anthony became a morning person after becoming a father. He was notoriously a night owl prior to this, but quickly realized that it was best for himself and his family for him to be up early and productive early in the morning - including getting his workout in. This is a tough transition, but is necessary for so many people. We spoke a lot about different strategies to be able to alter your schedule to be the most optimal for your lifestyle.

He also has 3 young kids who all look up to him and learn from what he does. So in addition to being an amazing coach, he also has to set an example at home. This doesn’t mean only eating “healthy” foods and being militant at dinner time. It means helping his kids understand the difference between nutritious and less nutritious foods (or, sometimes foods as he calls them) and how all things can be included. Kids are like sponges, but the way we teach kids how to behave is honestly quite similar to the way we should teach ourselves as adults how to behave.

This episode is full of nuggets and one I hope you’ll listen back to and share with your friends. Be sure to follow Anthony on IG, listen to his podcast, and join his free Facebook group.

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#146: 8 Fitness Lessons from James Smith & Chris Williamson

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

James Smith and Chris Williamson are two fantastic people whom I very much look up to. I’ve learned an absolute ton from each of them and their content, and had the opportunity to meet them and see them live in Toronto.

I took away a ton of insightful lessons from them in business and life in general that I’ll apply to everything I’m doing. But staying true to this podcast, I’ve adapted these lessons to be relevant to your fitness and healthy goals.

Feel free to extrapolate them and apply them to your life broadly, but I did my best to make this as relevant and actionable to your fitness goals as I could. The last one should be absolutely no surprise at all if you’re a regular listener.

The 8 lessons you’ll learn:

The only thing that is doing the thing, is doing the thing.
Close the loops.
Insecurities are powerful.
Align yourself with the costs of getting the thing you want.
If the decision is easily reversible, do it.
Discipline over motivation.
Remove barriers as much as possible.
Be consistent.

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#145: Phil Dominguez - Mobility Training & Choosing the Best Exercises in the Gym

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Phil Dominguez (@philly_2434) is a personal trainer based near Los Angeles, California. He has one of the best outdoor home gyms around, and is a phenomenal coach with a deep understanding of mobility training and how to progress clients from beginners to advanced safely and efficiently. Also, he’s an NFL shareholder.

I met Phil through mutual contacts online and then we finally met in person at a fitness conference in Edmonton. Phil has amazing energy and is definitely a person you want to be around. He brings all of this energy and passion to his coaching and it’s so obvious why he’s a great coach: he cares A LOT, and, he knows his stuff.

There’s a lot that goes into designing a good workout program, especially for people who come from a wide variety of athletic backgrounds with various levels of experience and injuries or health issues. You can’t just be memorizing exercises and making everyone do the same things in this scenario, and this is where Phil excels.

Most of this conversation was centered around how to improve your mobility, and how to choose exercises, or scale exercises up/down to suit your current needs, goals, and abilities. You’ll want your notepad close for this one!

To stay in touch with Phil and check out everything he’s up to (and see his wicked home gym), follow him on IG.

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#144: Dmitri Leonov - The Intersection of Technology & Wellness: Taopatch

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dmitri Leonov is a co-founder of Taopatch USA. Taopatch is a patented wearable nanotechnology device that combines acupuncture with light therapy. It is cutting edge technology combined with ancient healing wisdom, and it is changing people’s lives.

Listeners of the podcast will know that I am ALL for anything “ancient healing” or “traditional medicine”. Add in some cutting edge technology and I was sold the minute I heard about Taopatch. Now we’ve obviously got to be skeptical about these things and I’m the first to say that, but Dmitri and Taopatch did not disappoint.

This was a fascinating conversation about the product and the ways in which it works to make people feel better. From MS and Parkinson’s patients, to world-class athletes like Novak Djokovic. There is something for everyone in this conversation and many thoughts worth some deep consideration.

Taopatch is available worldwide. To learn more, visit the website taopatch.co.

*A note on the audio quality of this episode: the original recording failed to save, so the audio you hear from me is the backup recording device. Still great, just not as crisp as usual. Always have a backup!*

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#143: Katie Bramlett - Shaping a New Approach to Fitness

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Katie Bramlett is a co-founder of WeShape (@weshape.wellness). WeShape aims to offer an inclusive approach to fitness - focusing more on movement, intention, community, rest, and connection with self, as opposed to focusing on the number on the scale. Katie has been in the fitness industry for many years, and her own personal journey with fitness and with personal development led to the creation of WeShape.

Weight loss culture can be extremely difficult to navigate. There is more information and help available than ever, but there is also more noise than ever before. If we’ve learned anything, we can agree that there is no single approach that is best for everyone. How would we define “best” anyways?

WeShape's approach aims to shift the focus to how exercise and movement makes you feel. We discussed this transition and why it’s important. We discussed some of the negatives in fitness that WeShape is trying to move away from, but more importantly, the positives in which they are trying to shift towards.

Katie has graciously offered a 2 week free trial to listeners of the podcast. Head to weshape.com/danielyores to take advantage and give it a try!

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#142: Do You Even Lift? (A Guide to Looking Like You Lift)

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Looking like you lift is a very distinct look, that everyone knows, all around the world. It’s a look where nobody is surprised when you tell them you go to the gym. Not the look of a competitor or model, but the look of a strong person. While there’s no way to definitively measure this, I think it’s safe to say this is a goal for most people.

And yet, there are lots of people who are in the gym week in and week out, and don’t look like they lift.

*a note to the sensitive people of the internet: looking like you lift doesn’t make anyone a better or worse human than anyone else. Looking like you lift doesn’t necessarily mean you are healthy. Having this as a goal doesn’t make anyone good or bad.*

Anyways… In this episode I use this as a frame to really improve the way your body looks. Essentially, this is a guide to losing body fat and building muscle. Because in reality, that’s what “looking like you lift” means: being lean enough and having enough muscle.

Share this episode with your gym buddies, and hopefully it helps you finally look like you lift.

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#141: Mark Young - Strength Training Might Save Your Life

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Mark Young (@markyoungfit) is a personal trainer and fitness coach for Sequence, a large online weight loss program.

In 2022, Mark went into the hospital for a routine medical procedure. For unknown reasons, he woke up 5 weeks later. A cascade of events led to many ups and downs over the next weeks and months. More than a year later, Mark overcame the odds and made it through and is still smiling, and still serving the world.

Mark tells the story of what happened to him and everything that he’s been through.

The major takeaway is that what happened to Mark was a freak bit of bad luck and completely unpredictable, and things like this DO happen in various forms. Yet he’s still here and doing well, much better than doctors anticipated. Why? Well, we’ll never know all the details. But we do know that all of the strength training and all of the general health practices that Mark’s implemented for years and years prior to this certainly had a massively positive impact on the outcome - and effectively saved his life.

It’s cool to lift weights and get big and have a 6 pack and all that. But it could also save your life, which is way more important.

Be sure to connect with Mark on Facebook where he’s most active and check out his new website markedtoinspire.com.

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#140: Julia Shelley - From Timbuktu to the Pro Stage: How to Stay Fit While Traveling the World

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Julia Shelley (@juliashelley) is the Founder of Army of Angels, a Women’s Transformation Group. She’s also a WBFF Champion, and a former UN flight attendant. She’s lived all over the world, including places like Timbuktu (who knew it was real!) all while finding creative ways to train and stay in shape, and always make the best of less-than-ideal situations.

In this conversation Julia told her story about her introduction to fitness and how that intertwined with her curiosity of the world to combine for some of the most unique life experiences you’ll ever hear about. It’s not always easy to stay on track when we don’t have our perfect setup, yet Julia was able to make-do even while being in war zones.

Fitness can also give you so much more than ripped abs - it can be an anchor to keep you grounded in difficult situations, it can be a community to support you, and so much more. This is what Julia now brings to her Army of Angels. It’s primarily an online group, but she also hosts retreats in unique destinations for the group to physically come together to eat, train, bond and grow together.

In addition to her story, this conversation is packed full of practical takeaways that can be applied to your fitness with any travel you might do, or even just any variable circumstances you might have to deal with at home.

Be sure to follow Julia on IG (@juliashelley) as well as check out her coaching group Army of Angels (@army.0f.angels) to stay tuned for the next retreat!

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#139: How to Evaluate Fitness Advice Online

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Bit of a different direction with this podcast. This will help you while you’re at home before implementing what you saw online in the gym. By the way, everything in this episode also applies to anything I say as well, I am not special or exempt from this.

The fitness info available online is wonderful and horrible all at the same time. The tips and thoughts in this episode should help you navigate it better, so that you can make the best decisions for yourself.

Always remember to use this filter: “If it was that easy or simple, why doesn’t everybody just do that.” Answering that question will do you well when considering many claims online.

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#138: Mark Carbone - Using Breathwork to Alleviate Stress and Improve Health & Performance

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Mark Carbone is the CEO of PN Medical, makers of intelligent medical devices for the pulmonary and speech fields. He serves as lead inventor overseeing creation of their new device and software, Breather 2. He's also chief visionary, recruiter, deal maker, and leader of the company.

Breathing is one of the most basic, fundamental human functions. We can go days without food or water, but only minutes without breath. And yet, most of us have not taken a conscious breath in a very long time - maybe ever. On top of that, breathing is a mechanical task as well, and if we haven’t been taught any better, most people are actually not very efficient at the actual act of breathing.

Mark discussed how to practice breathing and some of the various techniques that can be used. Including using PN Medical’s Breather 2 device. There are different applications for this spanning from high performance sport, every day people, and even those recovering from various health conditions.

Breathing is important, and breathing well is important. It’s about time to learn how to breathe.

To learn more about PN Medical, visit their website, for more info about breathwork, visit Breather University, and follow them on IG @thebreather.

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#137: Dr. Jay Shah - Everything You Need to Know About Blood Pressure and How to Manage It

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jay Shah is a board-certified cardiologist who previously spent 7 years building his own medical practice from scratch, which he grew to serve over 10,000+ patients. Dr. Shah is currently the Chief Medical Officer of Aktiia, whose technology continuously monitors blood pressure.

Blood pressure, or more notably HIGH blood pressure aka hypertension, is one of those topics that affects almost everyone yet isn’t that widely talked about. In fact, hypertension affects almost 1 in 2 Americans and over 1 billion people worldwide. It’s a big deal.

Managing one’s blood pressure can seem like a daunting task and there are so many thing that affect it. Thankfully Dr. Shah breaks it down really well for us in a way that should seem simple to you. The changes you need to make shouldn’t take over your life, and should be implemented seamlessly to overall improve your health.

Aktiia makes a device that constantly monitors blood pressure, which would help immensely in becoming aware of your blood pressure and being able to take more accurate readings of it, to then better direct the ideal course of action.

To learn more, visit Aktiia’s website, and connect with Dr. Shah on LinkedIn.

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#136: Adam Badger - The 2 Key Principles You Need to Get Lean & Build Muscle

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Adam Badger (@badgerstrength) is a coach, host of the Talkin’ Fit Podcast, husband, and father. He trains clients both online and in person, and mainly focuses on helping other busy parents lose weight and set a healthy example for their kids.

As a precursor to this conversation, I was a guest on Adam’s podcast a little while back, and you can find that episode here.

This was a fun conversation with a lot of super relevant advice that’s applicable in so many areas. Adam is such a down to earth person that truly understands the difficulties people face, and that comes through so clearly in his advice.

We spent a lot of time talking about how to get out of the trap of comparing yourself to others. This especially applies to fitness, but really to anything. Towards the end Adam laid out the 2 key principles for fitness which is not some grand secret but it’s just so well laid out. There are so many ways to go about getting fit, but all useful approaches use these principles.

Be sure to follow Adam Badger on IG, visit his website, and check out his podcast.

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#135: Chuck Rinker - How AI Will Revolutionize Healthcare & Scale Human Productivity

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Chuck Rinker is the CEO of PRSONAS. PRSONAS is a digital personality engine, bringing human engagement to self-service solutions in hospitals, tele-health, virtual visits, and various commercial healthcare markets. Chuck's and his team prioritize inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that their comprehensive AI system is fluent in over 148 different languages, showcases genuine empathy, reduces wait times, and plays a crucial role in decreasing germ transmission.

AI is here whether you like it or not. Despite what the nay-sayers claim, the most likely outcome is that AI will improve human efficiency and productivity, and make things better overall. Understandably, this can be difficult to comprehend so I was pleased to be able to speak with Chuck who’s been working with AI and cutting-edge technology his whole career. He has a deep understanding of the implications of it and how it will help us.

This is especially true in the healthcare space, which our conversation focused on mostly, and how PRSONAS is already making huge improvements in hospitals and the overall patient experience.

To learn more, visit the PRSONAS website, and connect with Chuck on LinkdIn.

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#134: Richard Bucciarelli - The Myth of Overtraining & How to Use Progressive Overload

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Richard Bucciarelli (@richardbucciarelli) is the owner of Speed Training in Vaughan, Ontario. Richard and the team at Speed Training use state of the art technology and scientifically validated training methods that help athletes and regular people perform their absolute best. These methods have also been used with hundreds or thousands of athletes and are applicable to sport and the real world, not just in the gym.

Richard and I spoke on the podcast a while back, in episode 16 of the podcast. This conversation nicely complements and extends that previous conversation, and you can find that here if you like.

The main topic of today’s conversation is around the concept of overtraining and why it’s grossly misunderstood and poorly applied, actually leading to worse outcomes in athletes. Building off that, Richard does an incredible job of explaining what progressive overload is (a term you may be familiar with) and how to apply it to your training. In short, if you’re not progressively overloading, you’re not getting better. Plain and simple. Understanding and applying this concept is crucial to your success.

Speed Training has just moved into a new facility in the heart of Vaughan, head to the website to learn more and visit the Lab!

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#133: Fitness Tips That Work Better Than They Should + Q&A 7

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

It’s been a bit since a solo episode so there were some questions to get to but there were also a bunch of general thoughts on my mind regarding fitness that didn’t deserve a whole episode but were valuable to share. A sort of series of tips and tricks I’ve picked up of seemingly innocent things that end up having a greater positive effect than they should.

Not some sort of magic trick or anything like that, but it’s sort of like how buying new gym clothes can help your performance. It’s not that the clothes make you lift heavier, but there seems to be some trickle down positive effect that for many people can lead to more progress. Things like that. Small adjustments that when added together are greater than the sum of their parts.

I also did get to some Q&A first. Questions were about:

Cardio vs weights
Time saving workouts
Food quality vs food quantity
Calculating calories burned
Hydration drinks
Meal prep tips
Intermittent fasting

I hope you gain something insightful and/or useful from this episode.

PSA: If you are getting married in 2024, I WANT TO WORK WITH YOU. Let’s get you in the absolute best shape of your life for your big day. Let me take all the thinking off your plate, so all you have to do is execute to look and feel great. If you’re ready, head to my website here and apply for online coaching.

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#132: Jordan Veiga - 1000+ Pull Ups a Day to Set a World Record and Improve Mental Health

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Jordan Veiga (@jveiga4) is a man on a mission. He is a 2x World Record Holder, and going for a 3rd: The Most Mixed Grip Pull Ups in a Year. So far in 2023, he’s hit over 1000 pull ups every single day. Why? To fuel a mental health revolution.

The Set The Bar Project (@setthebarproject) is in support of the NAMI foundation.

Jordan went through his own mental health struggles and turned to the gym as a major tool (among others) to help heal himself. He wanted to then see how far he could take this, and here we are, he’s now setting world records and hitting over 1000 pull ups a day.

The crazy part of this to me, is that Jordan isn’t a “fitness professional”. This isn’t his job to work out all day. He just works extremely hard at hammering the basics of fitness and nutrition to take the best care of himself.

We spoke about Jordan’s training methods (which blew me away), how he got started doing this, how he even manages to accomplish this every single day, some of the behind the scenes of setting a world record, his struggles with mental health, and so much more.

PLEASE share this episode with everyone you know. This is an absolutely incredible story, and is for such a great cause. Jordan is an impressive person, and he is a great person to be a role model to many.

Follow along Jordans journey on his IG, and tune into his daily live streams of his workouts on YouTube. Also, check out the NAMI foundation, for ways you can contribute.

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#131: Nate Norman - The 8 Pillars of Masculinity & Conquering The Grey Man

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Nate Norman (@_NateNorman) is a believer, father, husband, speaker, author, coach and teammate. He is the founder of the SRX90 program, helping men conquer The Grey Man. He’s a straight shooter with a huge heart, and I’m very glad I had the chance to speak with him, and share this conversation with you.

You know when you meet someone for the first time, and you can tell that they genuinely care about you and your wellbeing, and are incredibly passionate about what they’re talking about? It’s rare, but that’s Nate. We didn’t record it, but after we finished Nate said a prayer for us and had picked up on some real throw away statements during the discussion that meant a lot. That’s how you know. I mention all that to say: listen to this man. He cares, a lot, and is very good at what he does.

The Grey Man is a concept that all men know intuitively, maybe not by name, but when he describes it you know. You’ve either been that man, are that man, or know that man. And it’s not someone you want to be. But it’s not necessarily your fault. You may have nobody to guide you out of it. This is where Nate’s pillars of masculinity come into play, which he coaches in the SRX90 program.

We need more men like Nate. Especially those who don’t have strong male figures in their life. It’s tough out there, but thanks to the internet, there are people willing and able to support you if you seek them and give them a chance.

Nate is very active on Twitter/X @_NateNorman, and the next round of the SRX90 program is starting soon, click here for more information.

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#130: Dr. Cory Torgerson - Porn & the Rise of ED, Men’s Hormonal Health and The Big Shot

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Cory Torgerson (@corytorgerson) is one of Canada's most respected men’s health and intimacy performance experts and one of the country’s top facial plastic surgeons. He runs The Sovereign Male clinic located in the Yorkville area of downtown Toronto where they specialize in everything to do with men’s health, including treatments utilizing The Big Shot.

Men’s health is a quickly growing niche of medicine. As men become more open to reach out for help, we learn more about andropause, and really smart people are developing new medical technologies to enhance men’s lives - enter Dr. Cory Torgerson.

This conversation gave me a fresh perspective on the topics of ED and the use of TRT (testosterone replacement therapy). These are two areas that are kind of taboo, that people don’t really want to talk about, ask about, and probably just continue to perpetuate old myths that are both untrue and harmful. It’s important to talk about these things, learn why they might be happening, and what can be done to help AND do so in the safest most effective ways possible.

Please share this episode with the important men in your life.

To learn more and keep up to date, you can follow Dr. Torgerson on IG, check out his website, and if you’re in the Toronto area and interested in visiting him in clinic, visit The Sovereign Male website, or The Big Shot website.

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#129: Chase Chewning - A Life Changing Psychedelic Experience, and Living a Life Ever Forward

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Chase Chewning (@chase_chewning) is the host of Ever Forward Radio, an entrepreneur, a coach, and a very thoughtful man. He’s an Army veteran who’s had to relearn to walk TWICE, and has embraced fitness and a healthy living as his passion.

Chase and I discussed his experiences with psychedelic medicines and how they’ve transformed his life. You may have some initial negative reactions and reservations towards the topic, but I highly encourage you to be open minded and take the lessons for what they are.

This all led into a discussion about what it means to live a life “Ever Forward”. Encompassing fitness and health but also your mindset and general outlook on how you approach life. Fitness is the perfect analogy for all of it, and that’s the central theme of this conversation.

If you take away even 10% of what I took from this conversation, then it was a success. I’m positive you’ll learn something valuable and/or insightful from this chat.

Be sure to follow Chase on IG, check out his podcast, Ever Forward Radio, and visit his website to keep up with everything he’s got going on.

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#128: Dr. Carl Giordano - The Science of Aging, and How to Increase Your Longevity & Health Span

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Giordano is the Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Rebesana, a company dedicated to healthy aging and longevity that recently launched a new type of healthy aging supplement that will revolutionize the way we approach aging.

We are all aging, but can we do it more gracefully? Can we slow down the process, maybe even reverse it? The answer seems to be yes… Of course, this isn’t exactly easy or fool-proof, and there are a lot of factors involved, but science is getting closer and closer.

Dr. Giordano and I spoke a lot about how nutrition and exercise impact aging. We discussed best practices, and how to optimally implement it in your life. He also spoke about something called “signal molecules” which directly impact aging. More importantly, he told us how we can positively influence these signal molecules to improve, or slow the aging process.

To learn more about Rebesana and how you can use this to help with healthy aging and longevity, check out their website here. And for more information and great mini-lectures on all things health & longevity, please check out Dr. Giordano's YouTube Channel.

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#127: Dr. NavNirat Nibber on Protecting Canadian Natural Health Products #SaveOurSupplements

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. NavNirat Nibber is a Naturopathic Doctor and works as a Medical Advisor and Content Creator at Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR). Dr. Nibber grew up in the world of complementary and alternative health care and natural supplements. After completing her bachelor’s degree in Biology and Microbiology at the University of Victoria, Dr. Nibber moved to Toronto to complete the four-year-long naturopathic degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

A recent federal bill was passed in Canada that may drastically change the landscape of natural health products in Canada. This not only will affect manufacturers, but retailers, and ultimately, consumers as well. Millions of Canadians, myself included, regularly use natural health products, and so this is a concern for many, many people.

Dr. Nibber and I discussed the proposed changes, and what it means for Canadians. We also discussed the landscape of natural health products both in Canada and abroad, and how that might change. We spoke about the pros and cons of this, and I felt it was a very balanced conversation. Lastly, we spoke about what you can do to speak up, get involved, and have your voice heard.

The best place to start, is the #SaveOurSupplements webpage, where they have more information on who you should speak to within your local government.

For more on AOR and their upcoming products and innovations, visit the website, and follow their IG page.

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#126: Nick Averona on The Soft Skills of Coaching, Non-Scale Victories, and How to THRIVE in the Gym

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Nick Averona (@coachnickav) is the Head Trainer at Gage Strength Training (@gagestrengthtraining) in West Chester PA. Nick is part of a rare breed of coaches who both know the science of training inside and out, but also know how to connect with people on an individual human level, and this is what makes him so great.

There’s so much more to coaching than knowing what’s in the textbook. That stuff matters, a lot, but it doesn’t matter more than knowing the person in front of you. Nick and I spoke about this so much, dropping little practical tips along the way of things we’ve learned through our clients that may apply in a similar way to your own life.

We spoke a lot about how all the biggest wins in the gym have nothing to do with putting up big numbers in the weight room or seeing certain numbers on the scale. Again, those things matter, but does it matter more than being able to go up the stairs without pain, or having enough energy to play with your kids, or having confidence in your daily life, or simply feeling better? I think not. It’s hard to spot these though, so we brought it to light.

I had a blast in this conversation and I think there’s something to take away for everyone in this one, both fellow coaches and gym goers alike.

Be sure to follow @coachnickav on IG, and also check out Gage Strength Training if you’re in the West Chester, PA area.

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#125: Jim Hallinan on Normalizing Healthy Living, the Real Reason to Ice Bath, & Nutrition Silliness

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Jim Hallinan (@jimmynutrition) is a nutrition coach and co-host of The Other Side Lifestyle podcast. He’s also a father, a teacher, and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to nutrition and healthy living. Fun fact: he also owns a driving school!? An educator of all kinds!

Jimmy and I see eye-to-eye on a lot of concepts regarding health and fitness. We both believe that health should be the default state, and that the absence of healthy behaviour should be the thing that’s seen as weird. Unfortunately, this isn’t really the case.

Through his work as a high school teacher as well as with his nutrition coaching clients, he strives to lead by example. Read: instead of being all talk, he actually does the things. Especially with kids and impressionable teenagers, this is important. We need people to be able to look up to who are doing the things that we want to do.

This includes ice baths, walking on the grass barefoot, and other “weird” stuff. Do we need “science” to prove everything, or do we just need to feel good? We discussed some of these activities and how/why Jimmy realistically uses them in his life.

Health and nutrition is serious, but we’ve also gotta be able to laugh about it and enjoy our lives. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and share it with your friends so we can all laugh and learn together.

Be sure to follow Jimmy on IG @jimmynutrition and check out The Other Side Lifestyle Podcast for incredible fitness, nutrition and health content.

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#124: Aram Grigorian on Improvising in the Gym and How to Stay Fit While Partying All Summer Long

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Aram Grigorian (@4weeks2thebeach) is a nutrition coach and co-host of The Other Side Lifestyle Podcast. He’s a straight shooter and tells it like it is, and I think that’s why we got along so well so quickly. His honest and blunt approach to delivering fitness and nutrition information is much needed in a world full of lies, deception, and coddling.

We recorded this episode just before Canada Day/4th of July weekend and so naturally that was top of mind. While that weekend has past by the time you listen to this, it certainly won’t be the last party of the summer, or of your life. There’s a lot of opinions out there on how to party and stay fit and whether you should or shouldn’t and everything in between. We spoke about this quite a bit, cut through the noise and gave you what you need to hear.

Along the lines of taking ownership over your partying decisions comes training. Too often do we see/hear people not knowing how to improvise or navigate a situation in the gym despite a plethora of information. We gave a ton of practical advice about to make exercise adjustments, machine adjustments, and generally how to seek out the knowledge to be able to adapt to any situation you find yourself in.

I very much enjoyed this conversation. Aram and I are on the same wavelength in regards to speaking honestly, and giving people the truth they need to hear. It’s refreshing, in my opinion.

Aram is constantly posting great content on IG and you should be following him there. Just as well, be sure to check out his podcast, The Other Side Lifestyle for more insights and fun discussions on all things health and fitness.

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#123: Jackson Lohr on Busting Your BS Fitness Excuses

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Jackson Lohr (@lohrsportsperformance) is a personal trainer and sports performance coach who works with people from all walks of life. A former competitive athlete himself, Jackson had to learn how to train to keep up in sport, and to battle through and heal from several injuries. Now, he gives back everything he’s learned, training client both online and in person in Stuarts Draft, Virginia.

When you train people in long enough, you start to hear some of the same excuses coming up again and again in different forms. They’re all valid, but usually, there’s a workaround.

In today’s episode, we talked about some of the most common “excuses” people give as to why they can’t workout, or can’t stay on point with their fitness and nutrition. We definitely had some fun with this one, but also gave a ton of practical advice as to how to actually overcome these excuses.

Be sure to follow Jackson on IG, and listen to his brand new podcast, Fitness for Life. And definitely reach out if you’re in the Virginia area!

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#122: Daniel Raz on Losing Weight Without the Gym, Cultivating Motivation, and Chat GPT for Fitness

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Daniel Raz (@DanielRaz_Fit) is an online fitness coach who specializes in helping men lose weight without going to the gym. Born in Israel, grew up in China, and now living in Canada, Daniel has a ton of experience with different fitness cultures and building his own confidence through fitness.

“Without going to the gym” is not to be mistaken for “no exercise”. There are tons of totally valid reasons one might not want to or be able to regularly hit the gym. Are these people doomed? Of course not. At-home workouts can be very effective when done correctly. Daniel specializes in working with this population of people, and we spoke about all the benefits of working out at home.

One very interesting topic of conversation we had was surrounding motivation. You can watch all the hype videos you want on youtube, but where does motivation actually come from? Doing the thing, and getting results. When you see the plan working, you are motivated to keep going.

Towards the end we got into the hot topic of AI and gave our thoughts on how it’s going to impact the fitness industry and fitness overall. Interesting chat, and tbd as to how this all plays out…

Daniel is most active on Twitter, so be sure to follow him there for updates. Also check out his website.

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#121: Q&A 6: Hip Thrusts Overrated, Alcohol & Fat Loss, Weight Loss Shots, Training With Injuries

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Summer 2023 Q&A Episode coming at ya. I do these roughly quarterly, but feel free to ask me questions any time via IG or through the contact form on my website.

Here’s what we got into in this episode:

What level and type of pain should I push through in the gym?
With summer coming there will be lots of social events and that also means drinking. What are your best tips for staying on track while still including alcohol. Are there certain drinks we should/shouldn't have, timing etc
Are hip thrusts overrated?
What do you think about the weight loss injections? I know you're not a doctor but I value your opinion and thought process
I stretch and foam roll a lot, but I always feel super tight. What am I doing wrong?

Hopefully you find something here that helps you. And once again, feel free to reach out any time.

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#120: Stephen Campolo on Binge Eating, the Psychology of Fat Loss, and Weight Loss Injections

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Stephen Campolo (@stephencampolo) is an author and online fitness coach specializing in fat loss. He lost over 100lbs himself, and has since been coaching others to do the same.

Stephen is a good friend of mine and he’s an incredible source of knowledge, insight and experience when it comes to fat loss. We got really in the weeds discussing the psychology of fat loss, which is arguably the most important thing. Everyone knows more or less what they should do, but why do we struggle to actually do it?

Stephen was also very open with his struggles with binge eating which I think a lot of people can relate to and learn from. We also spoke about the weight loss injections (Ozempic/Wegovy/Mounjaro) that are making headlines everywhere. We got into what they are, some experiences with them, who they might be best for and a lot more. It’s worth noting here, neither of us are doctors, so please discuss any medical interventions with a qualified doctor whom you trust.

Stephen announced he’s working on a new book projected to be ready early next year as well, so be sure you’re following him to stay tuned for updates and to learn as much as you can from him.

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#119: Derek Mendoza on Transforming Your Identity to Become Healthy, Wealthy & Happy

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Derek Mendoza (@findyourprime) is the Founder of Find Your Prime, co-host of the Raise the Bar Fitness & Business Conference, Former S&C Coach of the Seattle Mariners, and an all around incredible person. Get in touch via IG, or click here to download his free 5 Step Framework on how to create your first or next course, program or workshop.

I met Derek at the Raise the Bar Event, (I highlighted my experiences in this episode #110) which is an absolutely incredible event that I would highly recommend any fitness coaches to attend next year. This conversation was a perfect extension of the event where we got to expand upon some of the conversations from the weekend, integrate the lessons, and continue to connect and build community.

On the surface this episode will be much more relatable to coaches, but building a business and transforming your body are not all that different. Derek speaks a lot about transforming your identity to reach your goals - both in business and in fitness.

Listen closely to this episode, there are a lot of nuggets if you pay attention. Be sure to follow Derek on IG @findyourprime and stay in touch via www.fyplist.com.

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#118: Miles Suing - How To Include Fitness & Nutrition into Your Busy Lifestyle for Optimal Outcomes

Tue, 30 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Miles Suing (@milesstrength) is a personal trainer and online fitness coach from Toronto, Canada. Miles has gone through all of the phases of evolution of a fitness lover, and understands how to use fitness as a tool to enhance your life. Miles also runs a free Facebook group providing community and support for busy people to make fitness a consistent part of their lives. You can join the group here.

I believe that part of being a great fitness coach is using yourself as a bit of a testing ground. Various workout programs, competition, nutrition approaches and everything in between. We can read all the theory we want, but until you actually go do it, you never really know.

Miles has done all of the things. Powerlifting, weight gain, weight loss, various diets, you name it. He uses all of this experience and wisdom to coach his clients to make fitness a part of their lifestyle. Meaning, incorporating fitness so that you can do the things that you love to do, rather than incorporating fitness so that you can just get better at fitness.

Everyone’s life is pretty busy these days, and that just adds to the complexity. We speak throughout the episode about strategies and methods to include fitness in with everything else you’ve got going on. I think there is a TON of value in this conversation, and one that can help everyone.

Be sure to follow Miles on IG, and join the Team Long Game Facebook Group.

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#117: How To Get Shredded for Summer in 6 Weeks - A Complete Guide

Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode is everything you need to know about how to get in shape for summer (or any time of year) in a short period of time. I went through the full list of things you need to be doing, in detail in this episode.

An important note: I honestly do not recommend you do this. You should be taking care of your health and fitness all year round and “preparing” for next summer, right now. However, I know that many of you won’t and so I figured it’s best to help you do it right.

The most important part of this episode is the second half, where I discuss what to do after the 6 week shred - the plan after the plan, if you will.

This is where most people mess up, and what leads people to saying “diets don’t work”.

I hope you enjoy this episode and learn something valuable. Share this with your pals who are about to start another silly crash diet for summer. If you’re interested in me coaching you through this, please send me a message: https://www.danielyores.com/coaching

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#116: Bryan Fitzsimmons on Busting Fitness Myths for Women & The Truth About Super Low Calorie Diets

Mon, 15 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Bryan Fitzsimmons (@coach_fitzz) is an online fat loss coach who specializes in working with mom’s over 40, and host of the Fit40 Podcast. Bryan and I met at an event in Dallas where we connected with many other amazing coaches and thought to keep it rolling with this discussion!

Since Bryan specializes in coaching women, we spoke about many of the most common myths that women have surrounding fitness and nutrition. It’s a shame that these myths exist, but they do, so it’s important to regularly have these discussions to spread correct information and set you on the right path with your health and fitness.

One of the biggest and possibly more harmful myths is the idea that super low calorie diets are needed to lose weight, and are the only way to do it. This is simply not true, and often causes more harm than good. We discussed this and gave some practical tips as to what you should consider doing instead.

Please share this episode with a friend or someone you care about - your own mother would be a great option! Be sure to follow Bryan on IG, check out his free Facebook Group, and listen to the Fit40 Podcast.

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#115: DJ Fox: World’s Toughest Mudder Champion on Committing to Your Dreams, The GORUCK Games & MORE!

Mon, 08 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

DJ Fox (@dee_jay_fox) is an ultra endurance athlete, coach, and the 2022 World’s Toughest Mudder Champion. He was also invited to compete in the 2023 GORUCK Games, and is constantly seeking new athletic and performance challenges to conquer.

DJ left his home and job in New York to move to the mountains in Colorado full time to pursue the life of a professional endurance athlete. And since then, there’s been no turning back. The grit and determination required to be at DJ’s level is matched with his precision and methodology in preparation for such grueling and complicated events.

We spoke a lot about what it takes to compete at these events, how he handles his preparation, overcoming the variety of obstacles that come up along the way and the multitude of insights he’s learned from going all in on this dream.

The biggest takeaway from this conversation comes near the end of the discussion - a challenge to fully commit to your dreams. Take inspiration from DJ, and go get it.

Be sure to follow DJ on IG to keep up (if you can ;)) with everything he’s got going on and for an inside look at his process.

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#114: Kyle Smith on Quitting Alcohol, Running World’s Toughest Mudder, and How to Reinvent Yourself

Mon, 01 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Kyle Smith (@dapperdudekyle) is a professional life changer and host of The Limitless Life Podcast. Kyle uses fitness and health to change men’s lives through his Dapper Dude Fitlosophy Strategy.

Kyle and I are both lovers of philosophy and fitness and all the parallels between the two. This conversation is building off our previous conversation on Kyle’s podcast, which you can watch here. In this episode, we dug into a bit more of Kyle’s story with health and fitness and how it’s impacted his own life.

A central theme of this discussion was how to reinvent yourself, and how using fitness as a vehicle for that may be a great option. Just like Kyle used competing in the World’s Toughest Mudder as a way to reinvent himself, hard physical challenge and training may also be a good option for you.

Be sure to follow Kyle on IG, Twitter, and YouTube. Subscribe to The Limitless Life Podcast, and stay in touch via his email newsletter.

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#113: Leo Alves on The Effects of Culture & Environment on Personal Health & Fitness Worldwide

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Leo Alves (@leoalvespt) is an online weight loss coach and host of The Leo Alves Podcast. Born in the UK and currently living in Portugal, Leo has lived (and trained) all over the world and brings a wealth of experience in the effects of culture and environment on health and fitness.

Leo and I went on a journey through his travels and examined the various places he’s lived. We explored the culture of health and fitness in those places (UK, US, Japan, Portugal) and how it impacts the people who live in those places. Every place has pros and cons, and it’s important to be aware of the effects of our environment.

This was a fun conversation with a lot of valuable insights into how we live, what we have control over, and how to make the best of what we’ve got.

Be sure to follow Leo on IG and Twitter, check out The Leo Alves Podcast, and learn more on his website https://teamkairosonline.com/.

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JMart State of Health x Daniel Yores Podcast: Fitness Goals for 2023

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:45:00 +0000

In this special edition of the podcast, I collaborated with my friend, John Martirosyan (@jmartfit) and we recorded an episode via his podcast, The State of Health and decided to post it to both feeds.

In this episode John and I each went through our personal fitness goals for the year, how we're approaching them, why we have those goals, and bounced some ideas off of each other.

The goal of this episode is twofold:

1) Publicly share our goals, for accountability.

2) Give insight into how we are each approaching very different goals, and hopefully offer some tactics and strategies that you can also use for your own goals.

Always take the individual approach, but use the lessons from this conversation to guide your thinking, or your questions.

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#112: Jeff Dalzell on How to Shed Body Fat and Train Strategically as a Busy Parent

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Jeff Dalzell (@jeffdalzellfitness) is a personal trainer specializing in coaching parents with young kids to be lean and confident again. Jeff also hosts The Dependable Dad Podcast and has a free Facebook Community for parents to connect and offer guidance on how to feel strong and lean again so they have more energy to play with their families.

In this episode we discussed a ton of training considerations for parents from how you might structure your workout program to the goal of your training and even how to choose the best exercises for you. In the end, your goal is to be able to live your life how you want to - your training should support that, not get in the way of it.

Jeff is also currently (as of time of recording) going through a fat loss phase himself which is documenting on his IG. He’s laying out the exact methods and strategies he’s using to lose body fat without overhauling his life. We spoke about his methods and how you might be able to apply them to your own goals.

Be sure to follow Jeff on IG, check out the Dependable Dad Podcast, and join the Fit & Present Parent Community on Facebook.

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#111: Q&A 5: Breaking Through Plateaus, Getting Stronger Without Getting Bulky, Gym Tips & More!

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:55:00 +0000

Back with the first Q&A Episode of 2023! Thanks to all those who submitted questions. Reminder, please feel free to submit questions for the podcast or your own personal fitness journey at any time. The best place to message me is on IG @danielyores

Questions in this episode:

- I have joint pain, should I take collagen?

- I can't deadlift/hip thrust 135, how do I deadlift when the plates are too small? No bumper plates

- How to break through a plateau in the gym

- How to break through a plateau in weight loss

- Does Creatine help with cognitive function?

- How to get stronger without getting bulky

- Is there any "science" to taking a week off training?

- How fast should I be losing weight

- I want to go on a bulk and prioritize arms as I feel like they're most lacking in my upper body. How should I approach this?

- Busy at work and can only train on weekends. Will I still be able to maintain muscle with one 1 upper and 1 lower body workout per week?

Also, please help me with my lighting setup lol… send me a message on IG for the white or blue backlight!

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#110: Fitness & Business Lessons from Raise the Bar

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:55:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I attended the Raise the Bar Fitness & Business Conference, and learned a TON. Also had an amazing time, met so many incredible people and made so many amazing connections. As the overarching theme of the podcast being to connect fitness lessons to the rest of life suggests, I thought it fitting to summarize some of the big takeaways from the conference, and “translate” them into lessons you can use in the gym.

If you’re a trainer or fitness professional listening to this episode, I HIGHLY recommend you attend the conference next year. I was so excited to finally be able to go this year and I’m so glad that I did. If you have any more detailed questions about it, please feel free to send me a message and I’m happy to chat about my experience.

These events are extremely valuable, and feel like pivotal career and personal development moments. I hope some of the lessons learned here impact you as much as they’ve impacted me.

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#109: Angela Gargano on How to Get Better at Pullups and Training to be a Ninja

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:55:00 +0000

Angela Gargano (@angela_gargano) is a fierce athlete, coach, international fitness model, and speaker. She’s competed 4x (soon to be 5!) on American Ninja Warrior, won the title of Miss Fitness America in 2016, and has coached over 500 women to conquer pull-ups with her Pull-Up Revolution online program.

Angela is basically the Oprah of pullups “you get a pullup! You get a pullup! Everyone gets a pullup!!!”. Pull-ups are one of those exercises that everyone knows, but very few people can actually do. Now just because it’s difficult, that doesn’t make it impossible, and Angela has proven this time and time again. We spoke about her 8 steps to getting a pull-up and some common cues and tips to help, as well as what you might want to avoid.

Angela and I connected shortly before recording this episode at the Raise the Bar Fitness & Business conference. We noticed we both wore Oura rings and discussed the different ways we both use it and benefit from it. Amongst all other recovery things, the ring has excellent menstrual cycle tracking and so Angela spoke about that as well, and how she uses it to dictate her training and recovery.

We also spoke briefly about a handful of other topics from mindset, to Ninja training, to just making fitness fun. Be sure to follow Angela on IG and check out her website for programs, coaching, freebies and tons of information.

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#108: Dr. Joe Baker on The Tyranny of Talent and Creating Athletes for Life

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:50:00 +0000

Dr. Joe Baker (@bakerjyorku) is the author of The Tyranny of Talent and a professor at York University in Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Baker was one of my professors from my undergraduate degree, and while I may not remember all of the course material, I have always held a few lessons from his courses very close to me.

We discussed what talent is, how we might define it, and what some of the implications of its misuse are. Talent is a REALLY hard thing to identify, and it turns out we as humans aren’t really that good at it. But the implications of the missed identification of talent have far-reaching impact that go well beyond sport.

This conversation, and the book, do a great job of helping us to understand how we might better apply our understandings of talent and athlete development, to keep youth in sports for longer, and ultimately create athletes for life, well into adulthood.

Follow Dr. Baker on Twitter, and be sure to pick up a copy of the Tyranny of Talent.

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#107: Dr. Kevin Marryshow on Myodetox Building Purpose, Soul, Energy and Magic into Movement Health

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kevin Marryshow (@drkev_hybrid) is a licensed chiropractor and medical acupuncturist at Myodetox, a movement health clinic operating 13 locations across Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Toronto. As a Myodetox founding team member since 2015, Kevin's passion for holistic health and his in-depth understanding of the body have earned him notoriety within the physical health industry, allowing him the opportunity to treat NBA, NFL, NCAA, and Olympic athletes of the highest caliber.

This was an excellent conversation with great insight into all that goes in to being an excellent movement guide. It goes far beyond knowing the anatomy, physiology and the science - the true magic is in treating the human being. Kevin was a pleasure to speak with and learn about some of the behind the scenes work that goes into creating an impactful company like Myodetox.

Additionally, we spoke about some of Kevin’s other projects, namely Mindsets which is a physical and mindfulness wellness program designed for incarcerated youth on remand in the Greater Toronto Area. Movement health truly can be at the center of all healing.

Connect with Kevin on IG, and check out the Myodetox website to book an appointment or learn more about their services.

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#106: Rick Olderman on Solving the Pain Puzzle by Using Your Body to Eliminate Pain Naturally

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:50:00 +0000

Rick Olderman is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years’ experience that specializes in helping people with chronic pain experience a pain-free life.

Over years of experience and exploration Rick has managed become an expert in dealing with chronic pain - those injuries or pains that just don’t seem to go away. It’s not magic; it’s actually in learning to use your body correctly.

We spoke about several different common issues, mainly back pain, and some common movement patterns and exercises that may help alleviate and solve your pain puzzle. Rick used various exercises and visual prompts and a skeletal model to demonstrate much of this, so I’d highly encourage you to check out the full video of this episode, or at least the parts which are relevant to the visual aspects.

The pain puzzle is difficult, but not impossible, and Rick is making huge strides in helping you solve it. His new book, Solving the Pain Puzzle is available on Amazon. To access all of Rick’s other books and programs, you can visit https://rickolderman.com/ and use the promo code “fixingyou” to save.

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#105: Jeff Byers on Momentous Delivering NFL Level Products and Mindset to The World

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Jeff Byers is the Co-Founder and CEO of Momentous. A company that provides world-class performance and health solutions for high-performance seekers at all levels. They’ve partnered with leading experts across the board in health and science to provide some of the highest quality supplements and products to the masses. To name a few: Andrew Huberman, Louisa Nicole, Kelly Starrett, Andy Galpin… and the list goes on.

Jeff played college football at USC where he was also a two-time captain, before a 4 year NFL career. Among many things, he realized that the resources available to pro athletes just weren’t available to the general public. He co-founded Momentous to make the highest quality supplements and sports nutrition and guidance widely available to people like you and I.

We spoke a lot about various supplements, how to evaluate the quality and how to think about what you may want to use. We referenced several Huberman Lab podcasts in this episode (again, they are part of Momentous’ expert advisory team) where he spoke in far more scientific detail about supplements: sleep, supplements, alcohol.

Momentous is available worldwide. You can learn more and find all of their products on their website (https://www.livemomentous.com/), as well as follow on IG and Twitter.

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#104: Matt Ode Shares Fitness and Life Lessons from Beating Cancer

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Matt Ode (@matty_ode) is a personal trainer, public speaker, health advocate, and cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with stage 3C testicular cancer at the age of 24. After chemotherapy, surgery, and the myriad of complications that followed, Matt’s goal now is to share what he’s learned, to help individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit.

The complications from Matt’s recovery left him at 110lbs coming from 185lbs, and unable to walk. He had to rebuild himself physically, mentally and spiritually. If you go through something like that… you’re gonna learn a thing or two.

This podcast was all about Matt’s journey and the lessons he’s learned. These lessons can be applied to fitness directly, as an extension, the rest of life - it’s all the same.

After an inspiring conversation, Matt leaves us with a final message of H.O.P.E - Help One Person Every Day. In any way you can. Sharing this podcast might be a great place to start.

Check out Matt’s website mattodespeaks.com to learn about his coaching, having him as a speaker at your event, and to connect on social media.

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#103: 5 Tips to Make Every Workout, a Great Workout

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Do you ever have those days in the gym where you “just don’t have it”? Wouldn’t it be great to have less of those? That’s what I covered in this episode.

Of course, you cannot control every variable and even if you optimize everything you will still have bad days. But these should be few and far between. There are some straightforward things you can and should be doing to make it so.

Better workouts more often will mean better results in a shorter amount of time. I can’t think of a single person who wouldn’t want that…

None of these tips are magic, and they do require at least some effort on your part. But I promise they will help, IF you use them.

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#102: Dr. Phil Wagner on Helping the World Move Better with Sparta Science

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Dr. Phil Wagner (@DrPhilWagner) is the CEO and Founder of Sparta Science, a Movement Health Intelligence company dedicated to helping the world move better.

Sparta Science is taking a macro-level approach to assessing movement and designing targeted training programs to make improvements. Using force plate technology and tests that cannot be gamed, they are able to gather WAY more data than the human eye can register. This data is then used to determine movement inefficiencies, evaluate training protocols, direct injury rehab, and much more.

We discussed some of the gaps in the micro approach to movement assessment - where a trainer or practitioner would take a client through a series of movements, and “score” them in such a way that might dictate weakness, injury, etc. Sparta Science’s technology takes the ambiguity out of this assessment, which would lead to more efficiency for practitioners, and better outcomes for patients/clients.

We also dove into some of the overwhelming data that wearable technology provides, and gave some insights on how to best utilize it. Data is helpful, but we’ve got to know what to do with it!

Be sure to check out the Sparta Science website and follow along on Twitter for updates @SpartaScience. You can also find Dr. Phil Wagner on Twitter @drphilwagner.

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#101: Sarah Morgan on the Science of Stress and How to Manage It Using Data, Nutrition, and More!

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Sarah Morgan is the Head of Nutrition Innovation at Rootine and spent 15 years in clinical practice working to combine genetics, biomarkers, lab testing, and nutrition innovation to empower her patients by infusing her passion for nutrition into holistic human health.

This was an incredible conversation about how to evaluate and manage stress using tools that are readily available to all of us. It starts by understanding what stress actually is; the physiology as well as the real-life events that trigger it. From this place of understanding, we then can begin to adopt behaviours to best manage it. Sarah does an incredible job of breaking this down for us.

Get access to Rootine's comprehensive program to heal stress at the root, combining at-home cortisol testing, insight into how your body responds to stress, a personalized lifestyle and supplementation action plan, and continued 1:1 support here https://start.rootine.co/stress-test/ and use Daniel15 to get 15% off.

Be sure to check out the Rootine website, and follow along on IG for updates.

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#100: Matthew Bousson Interviews Me and Introduces The Forever Hoodie for the 100th Episode!

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Matthew Bousson (@boussy.vision) joins me for the 100th episode of the podcast! Matt was the very first guest on the podcast back in episode 10, so it was only fitting. He’s a very good friend and mentor of mine who’s also been through a world of change since that first episode!

We flipped the script a bit in this episode, where Matt was the “host” and interviewing me about hitting the 100 episode milestone.

We spoke about Matt’s recent move to NY, and changing careers from S&C at the highest level to now pursuing art with his new vision @6ixth.studios. We spoke about how it all came to be, and what to expect from the first project, The FOREV3R Hoodie. It will be the first of a line of 100% organic, traceable, and custom clothing. The 6iXTH Sense website will be launching soon. Follow along on social media to stay updated.

100 episodes is a lot of conversation, so thank you for listening! Here’s to the next 100!

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#99: Peter Tzemis on Boosting Health, Wealth, and Happiness in 2023

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Peter Tzemis (@petertzemis) is a business builder, speaker, and author - and also my cousin. His most recent venture is Pup Labs, the highest quality supplements and treats for dogs. And coming soon in early 2023, Hot Guys do Therapy - a clothing brand aimed at supporting men’s mental health. Follow along and stay updated via Peter’s marketing blog at beatyourcontrol.com.

The first episode we did together was all the way back on Episode 25. In this episode we caught up and updated all the things Peter’s been up to since then. The biggest thing? Staying true to the fundamentals. In business, fitness, and everywhere else.

This episode is a perfect example of the central theme of the entire podcast: that the lessons learned in the gym and through the pursuit of fitness are transferable to all areas of life, and vice versa.

We covered a lot in this short conversation. I hope you find clarity and inspiration in this discussion, but mostly, the drive to take action NOW.

Peter also gave you a discount code for Pup Labs, code “family” gets you 20%off the highest quality supplements and treats for dogs.

Be sure to follow Peter on Twitter, check out beatyourcontrol.com, Pup Labs, and stay tuned for Hot Guys do Therapy early 2023.

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#98: Q&A 4: New Year Fitness Goals, What is Body Composition, Grip Training & More!

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

4th and final Q&A to end off 2022. Thanks to all those who submitted questions and continue to support the podcast.

Questions covered in today’s episode:

Is soreness 2 days after a workout normal? Is this just a beginner thing? Does it get better?
What is body composition?
I’m working out hard but I feel like I’m losing size, why?
Is it true that we lose muscle as we age? Why?
How can I train my grip strength?
What are your fitness goals for the new year?

I will continue to do these episodes quarterly. Feel free to ask questions any time. Best way to reach me is to fill out the contact form on my website or send me a message on IG.

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#97: How to Not Get Fat for Christmas (Holiday Fitness Guide 2022)

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:40:00 +0000

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

This time of year is always a challenge for keeping up with health and fitness, but it doesn’t have to be. I outlined some simple ways to do the best “damage control” as possible this holiday season.

The reality is that you’re going to eat and drink too much, and that’s ok. But the trick is not letting this get the better of you and really setting you back.

I listed 5 strategies to implement right now that will help you stay on track through the holidays.

One of the biggest is having an exit strategy as to what you’re going to do after the holidays, and I stressed the importance of having that plan in place now.

If you are tired of struggling to lose weight, or gain strength in the gym, apply for 1 on 1 online coaching with me. But the catch is that you need to start now. Don’t wait until the “right time” the right time to start preparing is now, so let’s get into it!

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#96: Anthony Kunkel on Influencing Real-World Dialogue by Exploring the Boundaries of Human Performance

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Anthony Kunkel (@anthonykunkel) is a runner, and a “restless biohacker nerd”. He lives a life dedicated to training and exploring what works, what doesn’t, and how to do it all better. He aims to use his athletic endeavors and achievements to push the dialogue forward in all other aspects of life.

Anthony and I connected through the Wukiyo brand. We had a great discussion on how one can learn life lessons through training. And specifically, the hard and dedicated type of training that Anthony does.

There’s a lot to learn in this conversation if you really pay attention. The tangible advice on running and recovery, coming back from injuries and general performance advice Anthony shared is extremely valuable, but I challenge you to look for more in this.

*Had some technical difficulties with the recording of this one, so I apologize for the imperfect audio and lack of video. We will do a part 2 at some point in the future and clean this up!*

Be sure to follow Anthony on IG, check out UltraHouse Durango and be sure to support yourself!

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#95: Ari Tulla on Gamifying Health and Developing Elo Nutrition’s Personalized Supplements

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Ari Tulla (aritulla.com) is a passionate multi-sport athlete who believes in the power of personalized solutions for optimal performance. He is an advocate for food as medicine and wants to ensure that both professional athletes and the everyday person has access to quality nutrition. At Elo, Ari and his team use key biomarkers and cutting-edge AI to provide folks with customized supplements.

Ari has been involved in some of the biggest advancements in technologies that we use every day, and is now mostly applying that experience and knowledge to improving health. We spoke about the intertwining of technology and health, and how we can utilize the currently available tools to make our lives better.

We also spoke at depth about individualizing your nutritional approach to use food as a source of medicine. Ari’s latest venture with Elo provides customized supplements using specific biomarker feedback to improve your health.

You can find Ari anywhere on the web, and check out his personal website here. Also, for more information on Elo Health, visit the website here.

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#94: Taylor Morgan on Living by The Captain’s Code to Make Thriving, Standard

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Taylor “The Captain” Morgan (@captain_taylor_morgan) is a modern day pirate who is fighting to restore balance and #MakeThrivingStandard through optimizing men’s health, productivity, and masculine energy. He is rebelling against the made up laws of society, standing up to the status quo, and rejecting mediocrity. He has rewritten the rules to live a happy, healthy, and productive life as a man using The Captain’s Code.

Have you ever thought about what “average” is? Yikes. To raise the average quality of life overall, everything has to be upgraded. And this is largely what this podcast is about. Taylor has taken on the identity of a modern day pirate - which we discussed as an interesting note to history - and has developed The Captain’s Code, an acronym which describes the fundamentals of what you can do to improve your life overall.

This was a motivating conversation that should leave you with the desire to strive for more in your life. A common theme throughout many podcast conversations has been the idea that you must be in control of your own life, and especially your own health. And this episode highlighted that and gave many actionable tips as to how you can start to do that TODAY.

Follow Taylor on IG, check out The Captain’s Lifestyle Podcast, and download The Captain’s Code (it’s free).

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#93: Clayton Kim on Using AI Technology to Optimize Health and Performance with Fount

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Clayton Kim is the COO of Fount, a company focused on creating the most comprehensive and customized health and performance programs in the world, using AI technology and expert coaches. Clayton is a problem solver - whether that be for coaching athletes in aerial straps, or using data science to develop comprehensive AI systems, he’s always looking for ways to improve the thing which he is working on.

There is a distinctly human element to coaching of any kind that cannot be totally replaced by a machine. However, what if we could use AI to replace a lot of the “busy work” a coach has to do, so that they can free up time to use their uniquely human skills to help more people? This is what Clayton is building with Fount. We discussed the ins and outs of how this is possible, and how it all blends together.

Fount has also recently released a product called FlyKitt. FlyKitt is another unique AI/human blend approach to eliminating jet lag. Turns out, jet lag isn’t necessary. And given the correct information, tools, and guidance, it can be eliminated almost entirely. Clayton and I spoke about how this system would work, as well as some simple rules-of-thumb anyone can follow.

Be sure to follow Fount on Twitter, and visit their website for more information.

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#92: Dr. Jack Jeng on Improving Men’s Health Through Hormone Optimization with Hone Health

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:55:00 +0000

Dr. Jack Jeng (@JackJeng) is the Chief Medical Officer of Hone Health, a modern men's health platform that offers personalized care with data driven insights, licensed physician consultations, and medications, all from home.

There is a crisis of low testosterone levels across the population that is not spoken about nearly enough. Current testosterone levels are significantly lower than generations past, and this is affecting ALL aspects of health. You may have heard of “TRT” as something guys use to get bigger in the gym - this is the least exciting and impactful effect of hormone therapy.

In this conversation Jack explains all the ways in which low testosterone is negatively affecting our collective health. He expands upon some of the reasons why, which are a mixed bag of behavioural, environmental, and genetic causes.

Most importantly, he offers some possible solutions. From optimizing your lifestyle all the way up to utilizing modern science via HRT (hormone replacement therapy), there are ways we can curb this crisis.

This could potentially have massive positive downstream effects on the health care system at large, which we also discussed.

Hone Health is a service that makes these therapies available, totally remotely. From testing, consultation, and ongoing support - you can do it all from your home for better, and more affordable service. Visit https://honehealth.com/ to learn more, and please also check out https://honehealth.com/edge/ for more amazing content on this subject.

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#91: Fitness and Fantasy Football

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000

If you play fantasy football, you will enjoy this episode. If you don't know what fantasy football is, you probably won't get most of the connections but if you can get past that, then continue listening.

I just had a few extra minutes with all my equipment set up so decided to record this episode as it was the first and simplest thing that came to mind with no prep time. Also, it seemed like fun, and fantasy football has just been on my brain constantly.

From the outset this podcast has been about drawing parallels between life and fitness. How the lessons learned in the gym translate over to improve our lives overall. Well, I found a way to connect fantasy football and fitness.

Surprisingly, there is a lot more in common than meets the eye, and plenty of lessons to learn to help you in the gym.

Give this episode a listen, and share it with your league mates!

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#90: David London on Mobility Training, Othership, and Best Exercises for Deskbound Lifters

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

David London (@deskboundtherapy) is a movement, flexibility and posture specialist who founded Deskbound Therapy to help others improve their flexibility, posture and overall reduce their pain.

David and I met at Othership in Toronto where David is continually becoming more involved in that community. Our conversation starts there and we discuss - yet again - the power of the heat, cold, and community that comes with it. We also draw some connections to mobility training and the overall physical health benefits that Othership provides.

Both David and I are big proponents of mobility training. That is, not just randomly stretching passively, but actually training mobility. This is easy, and actually is far more difficult and specific than you might think. David gave some great advice as we both shared personal stories of ourselves and clients on the why’s and how’s to train your mobility.

A deskbound lifter is someone who’s job requires them to sit at a desk, yet they love to lift and get after it. Naturally, sitting at a desk all day has it’s physical consequences. There are ways to offset this, and you might even say it’s necessary. In addition to the discussion in this episode, you can download David’s free Desk Mobility Routine to help you improve mobility right at your desk.

Be sure to follow David on IG and Youtube to keep up with everything he has coming up, including the resurgence of the Deskbound Therapy Podcast.

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#89: Kyle Koch on Reconnecting to Nature, Remembering How to Play and Maximizing Your Environment

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Kyle Koch (@trottingsparrow) joins the podcast as he wraps up a summer of glamping, and creating community in nature. In an effort to reconnect with nature and share it with others, Kyle has created a glamping community which he built himself. To invite people to let go of the city, and introduce nature, play, movement, and stillness back into their lives.

This was a fun conversation about our current built environment. It seems that we have to spend A LOT of time, energy, and money to undo the things that we've built. Kyle also feels this, and the simple answer is to get out of the environment and back into nature as often as possible.

There are tons of health benefits which we referenced in this episode: cold water immersion, sunlight, grounding and living in coherence with the circadian rhythm.

The most impactful however might be re-learning how to play. We discover so much about ourselves, each other, and the world around us through playing as children. And then, we stop playing. Why? Can we keep playing? How do we do it? The answer: go outside!

To keep up with Kyle and everything he's got coming up for next summer, follow his social media @trottingsparrow and check out www.evolvemoveplay.com.

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#88: Dr. Allan Bacon Delivers a Masterclass on Habit Change for a Healthy Lifestyle

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Dr. Allan Bacon (@drallanbacon) is a former dental surgeon turned fitness professional. He co-founded Maui Athletics along with his wife, Beth. Through their experience in bodybuilding, Crossfit, powerlifting, olympic weightlifting, and overall health + wellness for both the weekend warrior and professional athlete, they offer personalized online fitness and nutrition coaching for physique and performance.

This episode was all about habit change. You probably already know the things you need to do on a basic level: exercise more, choose healthier food options, walk more during the day etc. But how to go about making these changes - and making them stick - is the hard part.

We focused on this very topic for the entirety of the episode. Changing habits is not easy, but it is possible. And like anything, you should approach it with a plan.

Dr. Bacon broke down habit change and formation in one of the most brilliant yet easy to understand and implement ways I’ve ever heard. This is certainly an episode you’ll want to listen to twice, take notes, and share with your friends!

Be sure to visit mauiathletics.com to connect with Dr. Allan Bacon and everything going on with Maui Athletics.

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#87: A Lesson on Training Intensity

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

What you THINK you're doing, and what you're ACTUALLY doing are not always the same thing.

You know those people who say they workout super hard yet never change or improve? Yeah, they're not actually training that hard.

Although their perception of hard training is valid, because well, that's their perception. Still doesn't make it true.

Intensity is one of the most important variables in all of training. In fact, it pains me to admit this, but high training intensity can make up for a lot of programming and methodology shortcomings.

In this episode I spoke about how to evaluate training intensity, why it matters, what the lower and upper limits are, and how you can apply these thoughts to your own training to start getting better results.

Apply for coaching here if you're ready to pack on muscle, get stronger than ever, and build your dream body.

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#86: Tools To Make Fitness - and Your Life - a Little Easier

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Typically I feel like I come off as the "anti-stuff" kinda guy: no supplements, no gadgets, no tips and tricks.

I don't mean for it to happen that way. My intention is for you not to ignore the basics in light of these things that promise to solve all your problems.

The reality is that they will not ever replace doing the fundamentals well. However, when you've got that down, there are many things that can either help push you to the next level, or make your life easier in general.

In this episode, I spoke about several of those things, including a few you may not have expected.

Two VERY important things to note:

1) Do not immediately go out and buy all this stuff just because it might help, if you're not doing the simple things right. More "stuff" doesn't solve your problems. These are recommendations for you to think about, not things I'm saying that you must have.

2) Please consult a qualified professional before using any prescription or non-prescription substances mentioned in this episode. I'm not telling you to use them, or break the law. Simply, something to think deeply about and explore further as to whether it may/may not be an option for you.

There are many tools that can help you. But they don't work if you don't use your brain.

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#85: 28 Fitness Lessons for My 28th Birthday

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

The day this episode goes live will be my 28th birthday! So I took a moment to think about 28 fitness lessons I've learned up to this point.

By no means am I the "most" experience person in fitness, being only 28 years old, but I've put in a lot of hours and been through many ups and downs, and learned a few things along the way.

This is obviously not everything I've learned, but just 28 things that came to mind that seem relevant at the current time.

Some are serious, some are less so, but all of them matter in taking a complete approach to your fitness.

I also decided at the end of the episode I'd run a birthday sale for online coaching. Up until Sept 18th at midnight, send me a message saying "PODCAST BIRTHDAY" for 28% off coaching. Message me on IG or through my website.

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#84: Julian Jagtenberg on Helping 100 Million People Improve the Quality of their Sleep by Integrating Breathwork and Technology with Somnox

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Julian Jagtenberg is the Founder and CEO of Somnox (@somnox.sleep). The company's goal is to help 100 million people improve the quality of their sleep by 2030. Julian is a robotics engineer who stumbled upon the importance of sleep by trying to help a member of his family who suffered from insomnia. This led into a world of research and discovery which has led to the Somnox device.

Somnox is a science-backed sleep companion that improves breathing and settles the mind, allowing for peaceful sleep and brighter days. It helps to regulate your breathing by rhythmically expanding and contracting which is conducive to your body subconsciously adopting this breathing pattern, ultimately helping you sleep better.

Sleep is one of those things that we all know is important, yet many of us struggle with. And furthermore, many of us choose to neglect. Julian and I spoke about all the ways in which our current environment negatively impacts our sleep, the relationship between breathing and sleep and some lifestyle changes you can make today to start sleeping better.

This is an important episode. As we discussed, poor sleep has wide ranging negative implications on a population level. If we can help more people sleep better, that would change the world. Please take a moment to share this episode with a friend or loved one who can use this information to improve their sleep.

The Somnox device is available worldwide, and you can learn more on their website and follow them on IG as well.

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#83: Back to School Fitness Advice

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

September is here and school is back in session. For students, literally, and for the rest of us, September represents an end to summer a return to "normal" routine.

This episode has tons of advice for students, parents, and anyone who's ready to get back into the gym after taking some time off for summer. Or, if you're ready to kick things up a notch.

I laid out a 4 step plan to get started on the right foot. Then went over some assorted advice that will help keep you on track or get into a new gym. And lastly gave a quick sample of a good "student" split.

Parents, I hope there's something in here to take for yourself and to pass along to your children. Students, please share this with your friends and get in the gym together! (hint: that's step 3!)

If you have questions, want to bounce any ideas off me, or are interested in online coaching, send me a message on IG or through my website.

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#82: Answering the “What now?” Question After You’ve Hit Your Fitness Goal

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:55:00 +0000

One of the most interesting clients I ever had asked me a question that I’ve thought about for over 3 years now. He was about 3-4 months into the gym. Had never worked out before training with me. He asked me “I’m stronger than I’ve ever been, what do we do now?”. It may sound silly to us gym-lovers, but it’s a very real question.

Motivations will come and go. Often we step into the gym for one simple goal, but what happens once you reach that goal? You know you can’t just stop, it doesn’t work that way. So how do you stay motivated to keep coming back and at least maintaining what you’ve built? That’s what I discuss for this entire episode.

I laid out various strategies and methods of thought to approach this. It’s not as simple as it seems, and going in a cycle of getting in shape and then getting out of shape forever is not the way to do it.

If you don’t love the gym or exercise inherently, that’s ok – but it’s something that we all need to include in some way or form for as long as possible.

I hope this episode helps you think about your own fitness and you’ll stay in the gym forever. If you need help, I’m always available. Reach out to me on any platform, best way would be through my website https://www.danielyores.com/.

I’d love to work with you and be your coach to help you achieve whatever fitness goals you have set for yourself. Apply for coaching here.

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#81: Fitness Stuff That Grinds My Gears Pt. 2

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Every now and then I'll continue this series to get a few things off my chest...

Also, this was the first solo episode with full video recording also to be uploaded to YouTube! Will continue to get better, but it would mean the world if you headed there to watch (or just let play in the background) as well as like/subscribe all that fun stuff.

Things I covered in this episode:

Hip thrust head position
Bosu ball exercises
"optimal" training
Defining workouts vs exercises
Accusing people of "cheating" to be better than you
Avoiding exercises instead of working to improve injuries

This list will never run out, but this was what was on my mind this week!

Any and all feedback is always welcome, especially on the new video setup as things will continue to get better and better.

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#80: Jef Catapang on The Hero’s Journey, Cold Baths and Sauna at Othership, and Overcoming Burnout

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Jef Catapang (@eventhestrong) is a guide at Othership, a mental health advocate, and martial artist. A former journalist who went through burnout and has emerged reinvented as his current self, he wants to use his experience to help and guide others through their own journey.

For reference on what Othership is, please check out this episode for more of the background and details of what makes it so special and how it came to be.

I took a class with Jef at Othership called “The Hero’s Journey”. Jef led us through the ups and downs of the journey as the sauna got hotter and hotter and ultimately concluded with the cold tub – where we emerged renewed, refreshed, and with new tools for the next journey.

The Hero’s Journey is a literary concept that sort of outlines most of the stories we all know and love, across time and across cultures. The beauty of it is that we ALL embody it in some way. YOU are the hero of your own story. We spoke at length about how to think about this and apply it to your own life in a way that might be extremely helpful.

All of these tools - the cold, the heat, the breath, the movement, the writing, the isolation, the community, the hero’s journey – are bits and pieces of what Jef has used for himself, and what he hopes to pass along to others.

This is an episode you’ll want to share with your friends, and likely one you’ll want to bookmark to revisit.

Be sure to follow Jef on IG, and check out Othership to take a class with him if you live in Toronto/GTA.

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#79: Why Being in Shape Makes Vacations Better

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

I just got back from a short vacation and while I was away, made some brief observations on how fitness and travel are tied together.

One thing I didn't talk about in this episode, was anything to do with fitting into a swimsuit, or getting "beach ready". I probably would have, but honestly the thought hadn't crossed my mind until I sat down to write this description. The "vacation body" is pretty well the least important or exciting thing about why being in great shape makes your vacations better.

You might get away with some of this now, but I encourage you not to ignore it. What will happen 10 years from now? 30? What about when you're 90? Start now.

I referenced another podcast episode I appeared on as a guest with John Martirosyan, talking about health sovereignty, and you can find that episode here.

If you accept the call, and want to get in shape so you can travel freely forever, I’d love to work with you. Apply for coaching here.

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#78: Q&A 3: Weight Maintenance by Walking, Gaining Muscle at Home, Ab Training for a Flatter Stomach, and MORE!

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Summer edition of the Q&A episodes of the podcast, which are always very fun. Thank you to those who sent in some questions. If you have questions you'd like answered on a future episode, please send them my way. You can DM me on IG or send me a message through my website.

Questions covered in this episode were the following:

1) Can you explain how walking more can help with weight maintenance?

2) I have some light weights at home and enjoy working out from home, is it possible and how can I do it?

3) How did you avoid gaining all the weight back after your big weight loss phase?

4) When should I use lifting straps or a lifting belt?

5) Why do people do heel elevated squats?

6) How often should one train abs? I'm fairly lean, but I feel like my lower belly hangs down.

Hope you enjoyed this and found something useful from these questions. never hesitate to ask anything. Remember, if you have a question, then it is legitimate. And if you have that question, it's likely someone else does too (even if they don't know it), so you can be helping them as well!

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#77: What's the Point of Hiring a Personal Trainer?

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This question came up on my Instagram in a very nonchalant way which turned out to generate some amazing conversations, which led me to thinking about it much more. And so here we are.

I discussed how this came about, why I think having a trainer is extremely valuable, or possibly completely useless, and my thoughts on everything in between.

After listening if you determine that it's about time you hired a trainer, I'd love to work with you. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to apply, and we'll be in touch!

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#76: Dean Guedo on Walking WAY More, Outworking Your Diet, and Weight Maintenance

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Dean Guedo (@walk.more.king) is a nutrition coach who has a simple message: walk more, WAY more. A former athlete and teacher turned trainer and fellow Canadian, and now full time online nutrition coach. He also contributes to the Compound Performance Radio podcast.

If you have listened to any previous podcast episodes, or follow me on IG, you know I am a HUGE proponent of daily outdoor walks. But I think Dean even takes it further than I do. We should all be walking and move WAY more. 10 minute walks are great, but for most of us that’s not really enough to move the needle. You’ve tried to eat a bit less and that works, but for how long? Maybe the answer is to massively increase your walking output.

We also spoke about the concept of weight maintenance. Not gaining weight is a good thing. Most people gain a little weight each year. If you can walk enough to offset that, you’re doing great.

There are tons of environmental and logistical challenges to getting more movement in the day, and we went over this. It’s normal, but not moving is not an alternative. We also finished off with discussing some future outlooks of the health of the population, and how increasing walking can make a massive difference at the population level for years to come.

If this episode doesn’t motivate you to get up and go for a walk, I’m not sure what will. Get up, and get out there.

Be sure to follow Dean on IG, and check out the Compound Performace Radio.

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#75: Jon Vlahogiannakos on Being A Jacked Dad, Flexible Dieting, and Good Goal Setting

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Jon Vlahogiannakos (@strongjonfitness) is a fitness coach who wants to continue to be the most jacked dad around. His main focus is working with parents to improve their health and fitness without worrying about extreme measures. He also hosts the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast. You can learn more about everything he’s got going on at strongjonfitness.com.

Being a parent makes it hard to stay in shape. Something I don’t currently have any personal experience with, but Jon does. That being said, it doesn’t mean you have to settle for a “dad bod” if that’s not what you want. You can still strive to be in incredible shape for your whole life.

And there’s nothing wrong with this, it isn’t vain. Your health matters, and liking your body is part of that. We spoke about some flexible approaches to help with this, and how/why fitness matters as a busy parent.

Overarching all of this was the concept of setting goals that challenge you, and don’t let you settle. If you want to be a jacked mom or dad, then go do that. Just because “parents don’t have to look that way” doesn’t mean you have to pull up short. If you want something, go get it.

This was a very enjoyable conversation. Excuse my voice throughout this episode, was dealing with some wild seasonal allergies. Please share this episode with your friends who are parents, and help them out!

Be sure to follow @strongjonfitness on all social media platforms, check out strongjonfitness.com and tune into the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast.

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#74: Azaria Glaim on Staying Power for Fitness (and Life) Success, Building a Positive Mindset, Living Intentionally and MORE!

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Azaria Glaim (@az_fitness) is an IFBB Professional Bodybuilder and an IIN holistic health coach who’s goal is to help you transform your life from the inside out through mindset and physical coaching. Azaria is an incredibly insightful individual, and really one of the true genuine people who care about others. You can learn more about her coaching at risedaily.ca.

Azaria transformed her own life when she began lifting and got into bodybuilding and has since been passing those lessons along to others. Throughout the conversation, we spoke about the profound effects fitness can have on your life – in, and outside of the gym.

She was identified by a bodybuilding coach as someone who would excel in bodybuilding early in her lifting career. We spoke about why this might have been, and it came down to one thing: effort and intensity. The most important variable in your success is the one you can control, and that’s your effort. The ability to work hard, and to continue working hard is what will make you successful.

Azaria is a big proponent of positive self talk and re-framing activities in a positive light. She recommended a book: “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself” by Shad Helmstetter. Shifting focus from negativity to positivity is a powerful tool to accomplish any goal, and it’s also true with fitness.

This was an amazing conversation, and one we’ll certainly have to have a part 2 on! Be sure to follow Azaria on IG and visit her website to keep up with everything she has going on.

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#73: David Morin on Wukiyo Nootropic Supplements, Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone, Finding Positivity in Every Experience, and MORE!

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

David Morin (@getmorin) has been in the fitness industry for a long time. His mission is to help as many people as he can through exercise, and healthy living. He is an ambassador for WUKIYO along with myself, you can train with him through his platform UltraHuman, and also check out his respiratory enhancement product GetFlo2.

David is a super interesting man who’s been through a lot in life, and has always seemed to take something positive through all of the challenges that life brings. He also believes that building and maintain a fit, healthy body helps with his success in life.

David and I connected through WUKIYO, which is a company who produces a line of nootropic products. We spoke about the amazing work that this company is doing, the incredible products they offer, and how you might be able to use them in your own life.

This is an episode I think you’ll want to listen to twice. There were a lot of deeper lessons to takeaway from this conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I hope you will too.

Be sure to follow David on IG to check out everything he’s got going on and stay up to date. Also be sure to follow @wukiyo.inc.

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#72: Jordan Syatt on Whether Fitness is Too Soft, Developing Critical Thinking Skills, Psychology in Fitness, and MORE!

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) is one of the most successful and well-known figures in the online fitness space. His content has been viewed by (and helped!) millions of people. Jordan is one of the real people in fitness, who tell it like it is, and give genuine advice. All that said, it was an absolute pleasure to speak to Jordan on the podcast.

You can find him on any platform by googling his name, but some quick links to IG, YouTube, his Inner Circle, and his new book “Eat It!”.

Years ago Jordan trained at the famous Westside Barbell as a powerlifter. Westside is anything but “soft” and so Jordan and I spoke about whether fitness has over-corrected from the old school ways.

We also spoke about the role that psychology plays in achieving one’s fitness goals. Chances are, most people can distinguish which is the healthy snack between an apple and a donut, but why do we all choose the donut? Maybe it’s not for lack of knowledge, but something about our psychology that we must work on to reach our goals.

This led into a discussion about critical thinking, and what gets Jordan excited about posting content and helping others. Hint: the answer isn’t about explaining a calorie deficit for the 9 millionth time, although that plays a role.

This was an incredible conversation that I’m so happy to share with you. Please share this episode with a friend who would enjoy it, and give it a 5-star rating (Jordan’s words) wherever you listen.

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#71: Brooke Morrisseau on Body Transformations, Lifestyle Fitness, and Self-Awareness

Wed, 25 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Brooke Morrisseau (@brookem_fitness) is a coach from Florida who has a Masters degree in Exercise Science having just completed her thesis in female body transformations.

Brooke was an athlete growing up and found fitness, and specifically bodybuilding, as she transitioned out of other sports. After spending a few years working on bodybuilding, Brooke has realized that for the time being, that’s not what she wants, and is now much more interested in lifestyle fitness. Simply, being fit and enjoying exercise without a competitive or restrictive environment.

This is where most people fall, as most of us are not professional athletes. While it sounds simple, it’s much easier said than done. Having just gone through a huge physical transformation herself, Brooke is now passing that knowledge along to help you on your fitness journey with your own body transformation.

Among everything we spoke about, there was one central theme that kept coming back: self-awareness. This is where the transformation starts, and we spoke a lot about this throughout the episode.

If you are ready to transform your body, you will enjoy this episode and should send it to a friend who is also ready. Follow Brooke on IG to get in touch with her about coaching as well.

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#70: Bailey Lau on Training for Strength, Having Great Coaches, Tracking Progress in the Gym, and MORE!

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Bailey Lau (@baileylaufit) is a personal trainer based in Edmonton, Alberta. Bailey trains women with a focus on building strength both in person and online. Bailey’s online group coaching for women is called Forever Strength which she co-coaches with Andrew Coates, and they also co-host the Forever Strength Podcast.

Bailey helps women get strong. Training for strength and performance is how she structures training for all her clients, as well as herself. This means a focus on chasing physical goals in the gym as opposed to only chasing aesthetic goals. The beauty is that the aesthetic goals often come along with this as a “side effect”. That, and there’s no better feeling than feeling strong and powerful.

Bailey has had some amazing coaches and mentors throughout her life and journey through fitness. We spoke about these wonderful people, and how important it is for almost everyone to have a coach either in fitness or other aspects of our lives.

One really easy way to ensure you’re making progress in the gym, is to simply start tracking what you’re doing. This is low-hanging-fruit that many people are missing out on. After all, if you’re not tracking what you’re doing, how would you ever even be able to tell if you’re making progress? We spoke about this, and other ways to measure progress in the gym.

Be sure to follow Bailey on IG and check out the Forever Strength Podcast. And don’t be shy to say hello!

I’d love to work with you and be your coach to help you achieve whatever fitness goals you have set for yourself. Apply for coaching here.

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#69: Fitness Stuff That Grinds My Gears Pt. 1

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Here's a new little series I'm starting on the podcast for whenever there are times that I feel I just need to get a few things off my chest. There's a lot of nonsense in fitness and it needs to be addressed.

These are not "myths" per se, but just things I see and hear far too often that should stop, in my opinion.

In this first installment, I covered 3 main things:

1) The common promotion of "Eat pizza, drink beer and still lose weight".

2) The use of combo exercises.

3) "5 minute ab workout" and things of the sort that sound way too good to be true.

It kind of all just comes down to honesty in the industry. And I do realize these things are mostly well intentioned - but they have their faults.

If you enjoyed this episode, please let me know and I'll plan to do it somewhat regularly. Otherwise I'll probably just do it every few months when I feel I need to get something off my chest!

If you’re looking for more guidance or coaching for yourself and you’re not sure where to begin, I’d love to work with you and be your coach to help you achieve whatever fitness goals you have set for yourself. Apply for coaching here.

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#68: How to Stretch and Improve Your Flexibility

Thu, 05 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

I know that stretching isn't the most fun topic to cover, and probably not top of mind, but it is important. The good news is, you don't have to spend hours per week working on "just stretching" to make some serious flexibility and mobility improvements.

Throughout this podcast I went through some basic reasons WHY you should stretch.

I then followed that up with some simple, step-by-step instructions on HOW to stretch properly.

And finally, how to work stretching into your routine in a way that doesn't require hours of holding weird poses.

Stretching is important, but it's still only one piece of the pie. You need to continue to work on everything else as well.

If you're serious about improving your mobility and your physique, apply for online coaching with me.

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#67: 2022 Fat Loss Final Update - Mission Accomplished

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

If you've been a regular listener, or follow me on Instagram, you know that last year, I gained a bunch of weight (episode #49) all so that I could document the process of losing that excess weight, and end up with more muscle while leaner. I outlined this process in episode #53, and now it's complete.

I went from 80.5kg/177lbs in January to 69kg/152lbs in April, sitting at a body fat percentage around 13%. Compared also to last July, where I weighed 68kg/150lbs with a little less muscle. You can see the before and after photos in this IG post.

I spoke about how I did it, why I did, the specific methods I used and how you can apply them to your own fat loss journey.

There are no magic methods, there are no surprises. There are things that work, and when you do them, you get the exact results you intend to.

You can do this too, and I can coach you through it. If you're ready to finally commit to getting lean and muscular, apply for online coaching here.

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#66: Raymond Lam on the Mindset of a Successful Investor, Playing the Long Game with Fitness and Investing, and The Future of Cryptocurrency

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Raymond Lam (@theotherraymond) is an investment coach and restaurant tech consultant. He has helped numerous restaurants upgrade and adapt their business to the ever-changing landscape over the past several years. He also coaches people with their financial investments, teaching them everything he learned the hard way.

I put out a message on my Instagram if any of my followers wanted to do a podcast, just for fun. Raymond sent me a message, and I’m so happy he did. It turned into an amazing conversation on investing and fitness, and how so many of the same basic principles apply to both disciplines. You truly can learn something from everyone you meet, if you take the time to have a conversation and listen.

Raymond spoke about the first thing he teaches people when it comes to investing, and that is how to develop the correct mindset. There is no secret formula. But given the right awareness, attitude, patience, and discipline, ANYONE can be successful. Sound familiar? That’s because fitness is exactly the same. No shortcuts, but if you do the right thing, you WILL win.

We also spoke a fair bit about the differences between chasing short term wins via trading, or as Raymond says “gambling” vs investing and holding. Neither is right or wrong, they are just different tools, for different people, with different positive and negative consequences.

Of course, no investing talk can be complete without a few notes on cryptocurrency, so we spoke about that a bit as well. Also in relation to revolutionary ideas and things that change the world.

This was an amazing conversation. Took a bit of a chance to open it up to absolutely anyone, and it definitely paid off. If you’re a listener and would like to be on a future episode of the podcast, please visit my website and send me a message, or send me a DM.

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#65: Levi Tate on The Art & Science of Bodybuilding, Conscious Eating, Training for Performance vs Lifestyle, and MORE!

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Levi Tate (@levitate.lifestyle) is a bodybuilder and personal trainer from New Zealand, who now lives in Victoria, BC. Levi grew up playing sports and found the gym through sport where he fell in love. He now trains both lifestyle clients and competitors, while actively competing himself. You can visit his website, levitatelifestyle.ca to learn more about Levi’s coaching.

Bodybuilding is far from a sport of just a bunch of meatheads throwing weight around and slugging back protein shakes. It’s a sport that requires extreme dedication and precision to be the absolute best. In addition to the details of training, nutrition, supplementation and “gear”, there is an equally important art component. The ability to pose with choreography and fully display your (literal) body of work is a crucial part of the sport. We spoke quite a bit about the ins and out of this.

While bodybuilding may be the extreme end of fitness, there is tons to learn for the general population. After all, so much fitness knowledge has come from the bodybuilding work and simply been adapted to everyday people. We broke down where some myths came from, and how they apply to both bodybuilders and regular people alike.

Eating is an ever important part of our health, and so many of us do it completely unconsciously. Perhaps the first step to any nutrition plan should be understanding what you’re even eating. We might call this “conscious eating”. Levi and I spoke a lot about this, and how to find the best nutrition strategies for yourself – there’s no one size fits all approach.

There was a lot of detail in this episode and I think it’s one you’ll want to share with your friends and listen back to. Be sure to follow @levitate.lifestyle on social media, and check out levitatelifestyle.ca.

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#64: Othership Co-Founders Amanda & Harry on Resilience Through Heat, Cold, and Breathwork, Building Community, and Creating an Authentic Human Experience at Othership

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Amanda and Harry are two of the co-founders of Othership (@othership.to). Othership is a vessel for transformation that invites us to collectively explore our extra-sensory faculties through the practicality and potency of the elements. It is a physical space located in Toronto where you experience sauna, cold plunges, and breathwork to build resiliency, improve your health, connect with others, and so much more. Visit othership.us/physical to book a guided class. For those outside of Toronto, they also have an accompanying breathwork app with over 500 classes. The app is available to download here.

Visiting Othership is an incredible experience that I believe everyone in Toronto or the GTA should experience. And if you live elsewhere, I’m not sure there’s anything quite like it, but you can join in the practices of heat and cold. Sitting in a hot sauna for an extended time while doing breathwork and light movement can get tough, your body tells you it wants out – and that’s where the benefits kick in. There’s a whole bunch of science to support this, as we discussed through the episode, but when you feel it, you know it.

You move from the hot sauna into a cold plunge where you sit for 2 minutes. The cold is the opposite extreme and the effects are quick. As soon as you hit the water your mind screams “out”, and yet, this is where the benefits kick in. There are many purely physical benefits to all of this. But perhaps the most important is the building of resiliency – the ability to do hard things in a controlled environment. This way, when real life smacks you in the mouth, you can be prepared.

Amanda and Harry did an excellent job outlining all the ways the heat and cold benefit us, how the community aspect of Othership plays a huge role, as well as the value of having these authentic human experiences.

If you live in Toronto, Othership is located at 425 Adelaide St W, and you can visit the website to book a class here. For everyone else, you can download the Othership breathwork app here. Also, follow Othership on IG @othership.to and @othership.app.

I would love to organize a visit to Othership with listeners of the podcast, so if you’re in, send me an email or a DM on IG and I will put you own for it.

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#63: Q&A: Determining Calories for Women, Dumbbells vs Barbells, Weight Loss and Your Cycle, How Much Cardio is Needed, Best Snacks for Weight Loss

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Lots of great questions for this second Q&A episode covering quite a large range of topics but with lots of similarities. For future question submissions, please message me on IG @danielyores or visit my website danielyores.com.

Here are the questions in order from this episode:

1) How to determine the calorie needs for women? (hint: it’s the same for men and women).

2) Is it possible to lose weight during your period?

3) What’s better for building chest, dumbbells or barbell? (the person I referenced in this answer for the press arounds is @coach_kassem)

4) How often should you do cardio for weight loss? And what type is best?

5) What are the best snacks to have while losing weight?

Please reach out with more questions for future episodes!

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#62: Rashad LaTouche on Massage Therapy, Home Care and Recovery Tools, Finding What Works For You, and MORE!

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Rashad LaTouche (@rlatouch_rmt) is a massage therapist, educator, and coach located in Toronto and the GTA. Rashad played football at Laurier University before pursuing a career as a massage therapist. He treats clients all over the GTA both in clinic and in home. In addition, he also teaches massage at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. You can check out Rashad’s services and get in contact through his website: latouchemobilemassage.com.

Massage therapy is often misunderstood. It’s not lathering up with scented cream and someone just rubbing your neck for 15 minutes. It’s a form of manual therapy requiring extensive education and a high level of care. Rashad and I spoke about this throughout the episode. It’s important to understand this so that you know how massage therapy might fit into your care, and how you can best utilize it.

With massage, and any manual therapy, there is a level of home care that’s needed. If the therapist could do everything for you, they certainly would. But they can’t come home with you, so there’s a level of responsibility needed to keep up your end of the recovery process. We discussed some of the thought process behind this and how to best implement them. Bear in mind, everyone’s home care should be individualized and overseen by their practitioner. This also led into regular maintenance recovery tools like theraguns, ice and heat, foam rolling and other tools.

Similar to almost anything, the individualized approach is best. Massage and your personal care is no different. What works for you may not work for me, and vice versa. We spoke about strategies to find the best methods of care and lifestyle choices that could suit you. Hopefully this sparks you to consider what you’re doing, and make some important changes.

Rashad and I worked closely together at a gym in Toronto in what feels like a previous life. One day soon we’ll get the “Cafe Dell” crew together for a fun story telling podcast from those days.

Rashad works extremely hard to deliver the best level of care to his clients and this is apparent as soon as you get to meet him. If you live in the GTA, please reach out to Rashad through his website for any massage therapy needs. Also follow Rashad on IG where he posts great educational content.

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#61: Danielle Webster on All Things Hypertrophy and Muscle Building, Choosing the Correct Exercise for Your Goals and Your Body, and Improving Self-Confidence Through Fitness

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Danielle Webster (@daniellewebsterfit) is an online fitness coach who specializes in hypertrophy training. Danielle starting working out in an effort to put on muscle and gain weight. She learned from some of the best people in the business, put on muscle, gained tons of confidence in herself, and now coaches others to do the same. She has several coaching options, and you can see each of them on her website: daniellewebsterfitness.com

We had some internet issues throughout the episode, which led to some not great sound quality and a couple of moments where we froze, so apologies in advance for that. Did the best I could to clean it up . It’s not that bad, and was still a great conversation which matters most, but just wanted to put that out there.

Danielle specializes in hypertrophy training – that means building muscle. Getting bigger and adding muscle to your body is a whole lot of fun, but certainly not easy. There are many different training methods which will lead to hypertrophy but they all follow the same principles, because physiology. Throughout the episode we touched on specific exercises, sets and reps, nutrition, how to execute training sessions, and everything else that goes into adding muscle to your body.

A central part of the discussion was around choosing the best exercises for your goals. Deadlifts are an amazing exercise, but likely not the best for hypertrophy. Bicep curls might be great for hypertrophy, but won’t help your squat. These are neither good or bad. Each exercise has it’s pros and cons for different training goals, and different body structures. Understanding the difference is important to training effectively, and safely.

Putting on muscle is like a cheat code to self confidence, in my opinion. Danielle spoke about her experience entering the gym as someone who was “skinny” and looking to gain some weight and muscle mass. Once the gains starting coming in, her self-confidence also improved; an amazing bonus. And no, she didn’t get “bulky”… we spoke about that, too!

Danielle is an excellent coach and resource for all things hypertrophy training, and you should definitely be following her on IG for all her amazing training content. She also offers workout guides, training app subscriptions, 1 on 1 coaching, and has some awesome lifting grips, all available on her website.

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#60: Simon Dutton on Building Men’s Confidence Through Fitness, Managing Expectations, The Flawed Concept of “Sustainable” Dieting, and MORE!

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Simon Dutton (@kingsleydutton) is an online fitness coach and trainer currently living in Hong Kong. After working in fitness education for a number of years, he has since transitioned back to his roots of helping clients achieving life changing results through fitness. He is the host of The Self Made Podcast and you can learn more about Simon’s coaching at https://madecoaching.com/.

Perfectly fitting with the overall theme of this entire podcast, Simon has learned that the most important lessons from the gym often have a greater impact in our life outside of the gym. The recent James Bond movie was a bit of an inspiration to him to focus on building men’s confidence through fitness. *spoiler alert* we did talk about the movie briefly. Building an amazing body and putting in hard work in the gym is almost guaranteed to improve your confidence in yourself, and spill into everything else you do.

A large part of the conversation was centered around managing one’s expectations. It’s ok to expect exceptional results, when you put in an exceptional effort, with an exceptional plan. It’s very hard to expect greatness, when your effort and methods don’t match. And it’s not that we all should strive for the best physique in the world. It’s moreso about understanding what it takes to get what we want, and then determining whether or not we are willing to do what it takes. If not, then we adjust the goals accordingly. This is an excellent way to reach your goals, and we touched on these concepts in several different contexts throughout the episode.

Simon’s got a term he hates in fitness: “sustainable dieting”. Nothing about dieting (as in, eating in a strict way or in a restrictive caloric deficit) is meant to be sustainable. A diet is meant to achieve the goal of fat loss. Once achieved, the diet should stop, and normal eating patterns are resumed. Now, the caveat, is that “normal eating patterns” doesn’t mean chips, chocolate and constant junk. It can certainly include those things, but within reason. Making things seem easier than they are circles back to managing expectations and setting yourself up for success.

This was a thoroughly enjoyable conversation and I’m sure you’ll find lots of value in this episode. If you do, please share this episode with a friend! Be sure to follow Simon on IG, check out his website, and tune into his podcast as well.

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#59: Daniel DeBrocke on Stacking Small Wins, Understanding Your Own Behaviour, Taking Personal Responsibility for Your Goals, Sumo Vs Conventional Deadlifts, and More!

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Daniel DeBrocke (@daniel_debrocke) is a coach, athlete, writer, podcaster and newly appointed education coordinator at Kabuki Strength. He began his journey into fitness through the sport of boxing, and has since transitioned into the sport of powerlifting.

Many of us rush into making changes in our life. We try to overhaul everything about our lifestyle in an effort to get in shape, and inevitably don’t follow through. Rather than trying to overhaul one’s life, Daniel outlined several examples as to how one might aim at small goals to collect small wins along the way that eventually lead to big wins.

This was part of a larger discussion around human behaviour, and how our actions most of the time do make sense based on our past. Often, it’s not even our past history with fitness, but the sum of the past history of our entire life. All of these experiences create the person you are today, and therefore, they are layered in to the decisions we make on a daily basis. Understanding why we do the things we do is a big first step to positively influencing our behaviour.

This goes hand in hand with taking responsibility for your actions. The results we get don’t happen by accident, and they are well within our control. Of course there are external factors swaying us in every direction, but ultimately, we must take personal responsibility for our actions.

I had a question from social media about sumo versus conventional deadlifting that we also touched on towards the end of the episode. Daniel has written a very in depth article on the exact subject that we referenced, and you can read that here.

Be sure to follow Daniel DeBrocke on IG, listen to the Stacked Strength Podcast, and keep up with all of his articles and content through his website, https://www.stackedstrength.com/.

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#58: Nick Gomez on REAL Functional Training (not Burpees), the Goal of Strength Training for Athletes, Jon Jones the MMA GOAT, Barefoot Training, and More!

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Nick Gomez (@coachnick44) is a strength & conditioning coach currently living in Austin, Texas and a coach at Onnit Gym ATX. Originally from Albuquerque, NM, Nick has worked with some of the most successful fighters in MMA, and trained high level athletes from all sports.

Avid listeners will recall I visited Onnit in the summer of 2021 (Ep 27), and Nick was the first person I met there. We got along so well and had some great chats those days and finally got around to recording a podcast.

Functional training is a word far too often tossed around with no rhyme or reason. Doing stuff that’s weird doesn’t make it functional. Performing impressive lifts or feats of athleticism isn’t functional. SPOILER: doing burpees is not functional. However, there are a whole lot of ways we can train for the functional challenges that life may throw at us, and we covered that throughout the discussion.

We spoke a lot about the way that athletes train, and how it’s sometimes misguided. Athletes should train to be good at their sport, not good at lifting weights – unless of course, lifting weights is their sport. Many youth athletes fall into this trap, and the thought process around the role that strength training plays in athletic development needs to evolve.

Along these lines, we spoke about several prolific athletes. One of which is Jon Jones, arguably the greatest MMA fighter of all time. We discussed the qualities that are present in an athlete like Jon, both in and outside the gym, that make them so great at their sport.

Nick and I are also both huge proponents of barefoot training and we both spoke about our experiences with letting your feet work like feet. If there’s one thing you take from this podcast, it should be to spend more time barefoot!

To follow along with Nick’s coaching and continued education you can follow him on IG.

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#57: Q&A Episode: Health Tips with Limited Time, How to Start a Lean Bulk, Why I Got into Fitness, and More!

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

This episode was a Q&A style episode taking questions from you, submitted to me through social media. If you have questions for future episodes, please send me a message on IG @danielyores.

The following are the questions covered in today's episode:

1) How/why I got into fitness? What's my why?

2) Is it useful to be slightly neurotic and addicted to a fitness lifestyle?

3) Tips to stay healthy when time is limited.

4) How to ease into a lean bulk if you're afraid of gaining fat?

5) How to care for callouses and not rip your hands?

6) Is 4 cups of coffee per day bad for you? How to negate any negative side effects?

This was a fun and enjoyable episode to record, and I hope you enjoy it as well. Reach out to me with more questions you'd like answered for future Q&A episodes!

I would greatly appreciate any comments, questions or feedback. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify. It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.

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#56: Alena Luciani on How to Communicate as a Coach and Human, Freeing Your Authentic Self, Optimizing Your Routines and Environment, and More!

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Alena Luciani (@Training2XL) is Strength and Conditioning Coach and educator who works with both athletes in sport, and athletes in life. She played both basketball and lacrosse at Laurier University before progressing into her coaching career, where she has worked with athletes of all sports and all levels. She is also focused on elevating the field of strength and conditioning through her Cueing and Programming clinics for trainers and coaches, which you can find at https://www.training2xl.com/.

Coaching is about so much more than barking instructions, writing down exercises, and counting sets and reps – It’s about connecting with people. This is perhaps the least taught, yet most important skill to learn as a coach. Alena learned this through watching her father coach football and connecting with his players on an individual level, as well as learning about body language and human behaviour with her mother. She utilizes this knowledge in her own coaching, as well as passing it along to other coaches.

Anyone who seriously played sports knows that it’s difficult to lose your “athlete identity” and find out who you are outside of sport. Similarly, it’s difficult to find your own identity as a coach without simply copying what’s always been done. Alena and I spoke at length about her own journey through this and how it would apply to anyone in any field. We are more than our titles, we are who we are.

Alena also has a fantastic system in place to optimize working at home and utilizing her environment to her advantage rather than it being a downfall. From creating separate spaces to the clothes you wear and the routines or habits you follow, you must master your environment.

Alena works with people of all walks of life locally in Toronto and the GTA, as well as virtually with humans all over. If you’re a coach, you should definitely check out her Cueing & Programming Clinic. To get in touch and learn more about what she does, check out her website https://www.training2xl.com/ and follow her on IG.

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#55: Mike Dougherty of Wild Meadows Farm on Regenerative Farming, Healing Through Food and Living an Overly Convenient Life

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In 2018 Mike Dougherty along with his brother Doug and their mother Suzy started Wild Meadows Farm (@wildmeadowsfarm_ontario). Wild Meadows Farm uses regenerative farming practices to raise beef, pork and chicken using no hormones, antibiotics or GMOs. The farm is located in Conn, Ontario.

Regenerative farming is a term that applies to the methods of farming. It involves raising the animals in such a way that would most closely resemble their wild selves. Typically, regenerative refers to the actual land – where the animals are rotated in such a way that allows the land to recover and prosper over time, as opposed to being depleted. However, regenerative also refers to regeneration of the animals allowing them to live better lives, regeneration of those who later eat these animals, regeneration of local economies and a host of widespread benefits. Regenerative farming helps everyone.

It’s no secret that there are some issues with our food supply. Grocery stores are filled with more “food products” than actual food. And of that actual food, do we really have any idea what’s in it, and what it’s doing to us? We don’t and we can’t. But simple logic suggests that a healthier animal will produce healthier food. Healthier food produces healthier people, and this is important. Using food to heal us, or to thrive in life is vitally important to each of us.

We also talked about the convenience of a modern society, and how most of us are so completely disconnected from our food. Do you have any idea how that fast food order made it to your house? Probably not. With local regenerative farms, you can learn about the process of where food comes from, and how it’s made – to build a relationship with the food, and the farmers who raise it.

Wild Meadows Farm also works with several other local farms to deliver all kinds of naturally grown and locally produced products. The farm is located in Conn, Ontario, and is open for you to visit by getting in touch with them. The also deliver to most of Southern Ontario. You can see all Wild Meadows Farm has to offer on their website: https://wildmeadowsfarm.ca/ and follow them on IG as well.

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#54: Calvin Huynh on Bulking to Build Muscle, Fat Loss, and Reverse Diets

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Calvin Huynh (@awesomefitnessscience) is a trainer, online fitness and nutrition coach, and writer. He shares in-depth information in a way that is digestible for everyone to read, comprehend and implement on many fitness websites, but his best work is on his own site, https://awesomefitnessscience.com/.

Calvin is currently going through a “bulking” phase, where he is working towards building muscle. Bulking is essentially a term used to describe a period of time where one is eating in a caloric surplus, and training in such a way that they will “bulk up” and gain muscle, and a little fat as well. We spoke all about why this would be necessary, who should use it, and the different ways to approach it.

We also discussed some different methods of fat loss as well. Typically after a bulk, a person will then start to “cut”. Meaning they are dropping all the excess fat they gained, in order to be leaner, while maintaining all of their new muscle tissue. Naturally, there are several ways to go about this, and the best method is the one that is the best for YOU the individual; there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We discussed some of the different methods and their applications.

Finally, we touched on the concept of reverse diets. A reverse diet is something that one might use after a period of dieting in order to eat their way back up to maintenance, in an effort to avoid excess fat gain. While we both agree that it’s not necessary, we discuss some scenarios where it may be useful.

Be sure to follow Calvin on IG, YouTube, and TikTok (soon). Most importantly, check out his information on his website, https://awesomefitnessscience.com/ and join his free email list.

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#53: MY Approach to Fat Loss in 2022, and Some Food for Thought

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Can someone please give me some credit for that pun in the title? Come on!!!!

Anyways... Episode 49 was about the results of my 6 months of bulking, and so now as I start to cut and lose all the excess body fat I want to take you along with me. This episode is what I will be doing.

I want to be very clear with this. Nothing that I am doing is necessarily the only way, the right way, or the best way to do it FOR YOU. Only you know what the best way is for yourself.

The goal of this episode is to explain how I'm doing things, why I'm doing things, and take you along with me. I also explained how I would change things for someone else, and how I would change my plan if my circumstances were different. So I hope that you can learn from what I'm doing and find a way to think about what might work best for you and apply it. Not to simply copy me. Because you are not me, and I am not you.

If you're looking for coaching, or advice of any kind, I would love to work with you and help you through this process. Part of the value of a coach is figuring out the details for you, and presenting options that you may not have thought of. If you're interested in working together, please send me a message on IG or Twitter.

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#52: Matthew Bousson on Project Heros, Blending Architecture and Health, Behind-the-Scenes of Professional Sport and Academic Research, and MORE

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Matthew Bousson (@boussytheboss) is a great friend and mentor of mine newly relocated to San Diego California. He’s accomplished nearly all there is as far as S&C coaching in high level sports having worked with athletes in the UFC, NFL, pro rugby and NCAA. He is also a legit scientist at one point working towards a PhD. We previously recorded an episode last year that has some more background on Coach Boss, which you can find here: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts.

Matt is now moving on from full time coaching and beginning to work towards a career in architecture. And at the same time, he’s working on #ProjectHeros. The Project Heros mission is to raise funds and awareness for various charities and organizations dedicated to improving health & wellness and to inspire millions around the world to live healthier lifestyles along the way. Matt will be training to compete in the GODZone adventure race in New Zealand in 2023. All the while displaying his own training to get there, and going from being an “off-the-couch ZERO, to an Adventure Athlete HERO” in 12 months.

Never being able to totally leave fitness and health in the past, Matt hopes to find ways to use architecture to improve health and wellbeing. Whether it be the way cities are designed, buildings are constructed, or whatever the case may be, he’s looking to make an impact on health using architecture.

Throughout the episode we also spoke about some of the behind-the-scenes stuff – both good and bad – related to the world of professional sport and fitness, as well as some insights into the way scientific research is conducted. Many of these things led Matt to deciding to drop his PhD research, and I think you’ll find some of the reasons why rather surprising.

To keep up with everything Matthew Bousson has going on, follow him on IG. To check out more details, get involved, and donate to Project Heros, you can check out the website here.

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#51: How to ACTUALLY Stick to Your New Years Fitness Goals in 2022

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Fitness and health goals are always among the most popular of New Years Resolutions. I personally think it's an amazing thing and always will be an advocate to make positive changes. If the New Year is the motivation you need to kick things off, then by all means I'm here for it.

However, it's tough to stick to these changes. In my experience, it's often because of the way we approach the goals. They are more like dreams, rather than things we can actually achieve. "I want to get healthy" sounds awesome, but what does that mean?

In this episode I went into detail as to how I'd advise you to think about your fitness goals in a way that is most conducive to you being successful.

It's not easy, but with some smart planning and thinking it can certainly be done!

If you'd like to work with me in 2022 on reaching your fitness goals, please send me a message on Instagram and we'll have a conversation on how we can work together.

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#50: 5 Lessons Learned About Fitness and Health Through the First 50 Episodes... Plus Some Reflective Thoughts and Feelings

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Time really does fly by, and it's a little crazy to think this podcast is already 50 episodes deep. I'll spare you the cushy feelings here because I'm sure there's enough of it in the episode... but keep reading to the end of this description for a small surprise.

The first half or so of this video is me giving out some much deserved thank you's as well as sharing some behind the scenes stuff of the podcasting world and how this all works. I always enjoy taking you on the ride with me, and I always wondered these things before I started.

The second half of the episode I summarized the 5 most important and consistent lessons I've learned thus far from all of the guests. Surprisingly or not, many of the conversations have arrived at similar conclusions but all from different angles. Which in my opinion is the most amazing part of it. These lessons all pertain to fitness and health in some way or life overall, and if I found them valuable I thought you might as well.

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#49: Bulking Season is Over! 6 Months to Get as Big and Strong as Ever, Here's How it Went...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

If you're not following me on Instagram you should be @danielyores where I've been documenting more of my training and eating and everything to be in bulking mode over the past 6 months.

Now that it's over, I wanted to record this podcast to go over why I did it, how I did it, what the results were, what I'd change, how I'd advise others to do it, and what's coming up next as far as my own training goals.

I mentioned it several times throughout this episode but it bears repeating: what I did worked for ME. It is by no means the best or most perfect or most applicable way to do it.

The purpose of sharing what I did is to spark some ideas in your head, maybe allow you to consider some things you may have not thought about, and then use all of that to start to formulate your own plan.

It's been a really fun and successful 6 months of training, and I'm ready for the next phase.

Also, as mentioned towards the end... opening up more 1 on 1 online personal training spots for January. Send me a DM on IG or Twitter if you'd like to work together on your personal fitness goals.

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#48: Dr. Cathy Tran on Making People Smile, The Interconnectedness of Physical and Mental Health, Living Your Perfect Life and Being the You-est You You Can Be!

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Dr. Cathy Tran (@drcathyyy) is a chiropractor and a wonderful person. She treats patients at Eikonic Health + Wellness in Vaughan, Ontario. As we spoke about in the podcast, Dr. Cathy LOVES being a chiro, but she also loves to be herself and enjoy all that life has to offer; spreading smiles along the way!

This conversation is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. I certainly was smiling throughout the entire conversation. Cathy has an incredible outlook on life, and this translates directly into how she cares for her patients. She cares deeply about the whole individual; not just their immediate physical pain. This is something that cannot be faked, and can only be genuine.

We spoke a lot about how connected our mental and physical health is. They both feed each other, and we must take steps to work on all aspects of this. Whether it’s going for a walk, going shopping, or making a stranger smile, there are wonderful things we can do to help ourselves and each other.

Cathy says she loves her life and that it’s perfect. This is not to say that she doesn’t have her troubles, but more so to highlight how she perceives everything around her. Up to and including the privilege of being a chiropractor where people trust her with their care. This whole sentiment was sprinkled throughout the conversation.

We are all multifaceted human beings. We are not our jobs, or our pain, or any one thing. And the best part is, there’s only one of YOU. Dr. Cathy says (via Dr Seuss) that nobody is “you-er than you”! We should all strive to be the you-est you that you can be!

Follow Dr. Cathy Tran on IG (where she shares tons of amazing food) and contact Eikonic Health + Wellness to book an appointment for any chiropractic care.

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#47: Inam Saleem on Sustainable Apparel with Inner Mettle, the Benefits of Earthing, Lessons Learned Living Around the World, the Value of Difficult Physical Training, and More!

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Inam Saleem is the founder of Inner Mettle. Inner Mettle is an apparel company that aims to create products that provide superior functional benefits, while considering the socio-economic and environmental implications. You’ve probably never thought about the materials used to make our clothes, and the impacts they have on our personal health, as well as the health of the planet. Well, Inam and Inner Mettle have, and they’re set out to improve the way we use these products.

I was first introduced to Inam to discuss OS-1 as well as the Inner Mettle Earth Connect shoe. Two extremely exciting projects that we discussed throughout the episode. OS-1 hasn’t made it’s way to Canada yet, but it will soon enough. I’ve been wearing the Earth Connect shoe for many months now and I find them fantastic both as simple shoes, as well as a way to experience the benefits of earthing when going barefoot is not an option.

Inam has lived all over the world, and as you might assume has learned many lessons about different cultures and ways of life. He’s also had a wide range of life experiences from running a marathon barefoot, to visiting Mount Everest, to building multiple companies. All of this lived experience has led to the creation of Inner Mettle.

There is a lot to unpack in this episode as we covered quite a bit of a ground very quickly. Definitely worth a second listen! You can check out Inner Mettle on their website, on IG as well as follow along with the developments of OS-1.

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#46: Dr. Isaac Norman on Lessons Learned from the Ocean and the Gym, Goal Setting for Fitness and Health, Taking a Highly Individualized Approach to Treatment, CrossFit and MORE!

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Dr. Isaac Norman (@isaacnorman.dc), D.C. BKin (Honours) graduated Cum Laude from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2020. Dr. Norman grew up in a coastal community family that fostered a love of nature, community, healthy eating, respect for the ocean and outdoor activity as a way of life, including hiking, biking, kayaking and surfing. He now treats patients as a chiropractor at Bloor Yonge Chiropractic in Toronto.

His experiences during his formative years led him naturally and inevitably to a career in health care. As an evidence-based practitioner, Dr. Norman is a primary health care professional with expert knowledge in spinal and musculoskeletal health, emphasizing diagnosis and patient centered care. Dr. Norman provides a combination of treatment styles to treat a spectrum of patients and conditions. His approach to treatment includes diversified chiropractic adjusting, patient rehabilitation and education.

In case you were unaware, the ocean is pretty powerful. You can’t go into the ocean and expect to impose your will. You’ve got to be prepared, make a plan, and then execute. Similar to fitness, things are not going to just happen by accident. You need to understand what you’re doing, make a plan, and then execute that plan.

We spoke at length about the mindset going into training, as well as the mindset applied to the way Dr. Norman treats his patients. You must use a well thought out, and individualized plan that takes into consideration all possible factors. We also spoke quite a bit about Crossfit as a sport, activity and community as it’s something Isaac has recently been getting in to.

You can connect with Dr. Isaac Norman on IG. If you live in Toronto, he treats out of Bloor Yonge Chiropractic, and you contact the clinic to book an appointment here.

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#45: Jonathan Goodman on Bringing the Fitness Industry Together, A Healthy Lifestyle Being “Normal”, Parallels Between Business and Fitness Success, and More!

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Jonathan Goodman is bringing the fitness industry together. Since 2011 he's published 11 books, welcomed over 20M visitors to his website, and sold over 250,000 educational items to health and fitness enthusiasts. Originally from Toronto, Coach Goodman has enjoyed over 1,300 days exploring the world with his young family. Please follow him on Instagram at @itscoachgoodman.

You already know that there is a lot of nonsense in fitness and health. Jonathon is on a mission to bring all the good people together to ultimately help as many people as possible. We all benefit in all aspects when we all work together. We spoke about how critical this is, as well as the importance of being ruthlessly authentic in all that we do.

We spoke about how abnormal it is to actual lead a healthy lifestyle. It shouldn’t be weird, or even “rewarded” to exercise and eat healthy – it should just be normal human behaviour. Yet here we are.

As usual, we made connections between things learned in the gym applied to life lessons outside of the gym. Jonathon also shared a couple fantastic stories about the early days of building his business.

If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure you are follow Jonathon Goodman on IG @itscoachgoodman. This is where the community is coming together, and I’d love for you to join it. I’ll see you there. Trainer friends, please also visit Jonathon’s website, theptdc.com for many more resources.

I would greatly appreciate any comments, questions or feedback. If you could share this with a friend, that would mean the world to me. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes. It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.

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#44: Holiday Eating Tips to Avoid the Stress of Food, and Enjoy the Holidays

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

All holidays seem to be centered around food. All cultures, all times of year, all over the world. And yet, so much stress exists around eating through the holidays.

The short answer is don't sweat it. One meal won't make or break any progress.

The real answer, is it's stressful, and we need some tangible tips to help us through.

This podcast will be relevant for any holiday at any time of the year. I referenced Thanksgiving as that's the time of year right now, but all are the same. This will be a good one to send to a friend who struggles with this, and re-listen throughout the year.

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#43: John Canlas on Working as a Dietician in a Prison, Organic vs Non-Organic Foods, Eating Real Foods to Lose Weight, and MORE

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

John Canlas (@johncanlasrd) is a registered dietician living and working in the Bay Area in California. In addition to his private practice working one on one with clients on their nutrition, he also works as a dietician for a prison in California.

Who knew prisons had dieticians? Not me that's for sure. But, some of them do. Essentially to ensure they are eating a balanced diet and have access to the food they need to keep healthy. John plays this role, and we discussed it at length in this podcast.

In addition to ensuring the prisoners are well fed, John also runs a private practice where he sees patients to help them with their diet. As a registered dietician John in qualified to advise patients on dietary interventions for medical purposes, such as patients who have diabetes, kidney disease or heart disease. This of course requires a much more in depth understanding of nutrition and physiology than some giving generic lifestyle/diet advice.

John also gave an interesting perspective on the organic vs non-organic food debate. It's more complex that simply what is "healthier" and labels simply do not tell us everything.

If you're in the Bay Area you can reach out to John in person. He also works with people online from around the world. You can connect with John on IG or through his Facebook group.

#42: Tanner Shuck on Living a Positively Unbalanced Life, Mastering the Basics of Exercise and Nutrition, Leading by Example, and More

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Tanner Shuck (@tanner_shuck) is a strength and conditioning coach and fitness writer currently based in Dubai. After playing football at Rice University in college, Tanner found Crossfit and pursued a career in fitness. Tanner won the Dubai Fitness Championship in 2014 but unfortunately had been sidelined with injuries shortly after. Since then, he’s been a coach for Crossfit and high performing athletes, and these days works mainly with general population clients to improve their fitness, and by association, their entire life.

I reached out to Tanner after he posted this video, where he is encouraging us to live what he calls a “positively unbalanced” life: to go all in on the things that we are pursuing without holding back. That is the only way to be truly great at anything. Taking a balanced approach tends to lead to perpetually spinning your wheels, and never really making much forward progress. We spoke about this concept at length.

As any good coach will tell you, the basics of exercise and nutrition are BY FAR the most important. Naturally, Tanner and I agreed on this and spoke about the importance of getting really good at these things. And then applying them forever: that is how you reach your goals, fitness or otherwise.

Tanner is not the type of guy who will sugarcoat things; he’s going to tell you like it is, and I admire that. One step beyond this though, is that Tanner really walks the walk. All the stuff he talks about, he actually does. He’s about as authentic as they come, and I believe we collectively need to celebrate this more.

You should be following Tanner on IG where he’d be happy to connect with you. You should also visit Tanner’s website, truestrength.co to check out more of his coaching and programming. Tanner also contributes as a writer to T-Nation, and you can check out his articles here.

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#41: How to Start Sleeping Better TONIGHT

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:00:00 +0000

Sleep is hard, and it shouldn't be. It's also extremely important to everything we do as humans, so doing it well should be pretty high on your priority list.

Naturally, there are many factors that play into having a good night's sleep regularly. I wanted to cover some of the simplest and easiest things that you can start doing TONIGHT to sleep better.

No fancy gadgets, no new skills to learn, nothing to requires anything but a small change in behaviour. Like anything, none of this actually helps, unless you actually do it.

I dive into my 3 best tips to sleep better tonight: getting off your screens, keeping the bedroom for sleeping only, and the use of meditation/mindfulness/breathwork.

Towards the end I also covered a bunch of other rapid fire tips but didn't go into great detail.

I'm confident that you will find at least one thing in this episode that will improve your sleep tonight.

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#40: The 3 Things You ACTUALLY Need to Know About Nutrition

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Navigating nutrition can be an absolute jungle. You can basically find information to claim almost anything as the "healthiest food" or "healthiest diet" and then find equal information claiming that same food or diet is the absolute worst thing for us.

Here's what I think: most of that is completely missing the point.

Getting into the nitty gritty of nutrition is an unwinnable game and one that rarely provides anything helpful. I came up with 3 very simple rules to follow to lead to healthy nutrition habits:

Eat minimally processed foods most of the time.
Eat a balanced diet.
Don't overeat.

Now these may seem simple, but without the basics, none of the rest of it really matters anyways.

I also realize that those 3 "rules" are not necessarily helpful or actionable, and therefore I recorded this podcast to go a bit deeper into what all of that means and how to implement it in your life.

Oh, there's also a bonus rule. If you can't remember those 3 above, then simply don't eat like an asshole, and it'll take care of quite a bit ;) But seriously, it works. And I explained what I mean by this as well.

I mentioned in the episode I'd be happy to look at anyone's food logs to provide some feedback. If you're interested in this, contact me on Instagram and I'll look it over and help you out!

I hope this episode helps clear up some of the confusion that is nutrition, and leaves you with some helpful tips to start eating healthier.

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#39: Nick St. Louis on The Relationship Between Bitcoin and Your Health, Taking Radical Responsibility of Your Health, Fixing the “Sick-Care” System, and More.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Nick St. Louis (@thefootcollective) is the leader of a Health Network called The Foot Collective. Along with the team of “Foot Nerds” they aim to help you reclaim responsibility for your health.

Nick says that we don’t really have a healthcare system anymore: it’s simply a “sick-care” system, and I agree. There is little focus on providing people with the tools, resources, and knowledge to actually be responsible for their own health. This conversation is a piece of trying to change that.

Nick spends a lot of time these days working as a Bitcoin Advisor through a new platform called Bitcoin Stoa. It may not seem obvious at first, but Bitcoin can be a great tool to begin to reclaim our health. Everything we do, including anything health related, is influenced by the financial system. With Bitcoin, the opportunity exists to reclaim some freedom from this system, and allow us to finally have the time, energy, and resources to take care of ourselves.

At the end of the day, all of this comes down to taking responsibility for our own health, and that is the overarching theme of this entire podcast. There is a lot to learn and a lot to implement. It starts with being curious, listening, asking questions and discovering your own truths.

You can stay up to date with everything The Foot Collective has going on through the website and through their IG page. You can also visit Bitcoin Stoa to learn more about Bitcoin.

If there was something in this episode that spoke to you, please share this with a friend; this is how we grow together.

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#38: Adam Burns on Battling Brain Cancer, Running Tough Mudders, and Pushing Your Limits

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Adam Burns (@adamburnsadventure) is a personal trainer, adventure sports athlete and cancer survivor. His aim is to help people improve their quality of life through fitness, and inspire others to believe that we are capable of far more than we imagined.

Adam challenged himself and a friend to participate in a Tough Mudder race: an outdoor obstacle course event that consists of challenges such as crawling through mud, climbing over obstacles, and battling the terrain. At first it was just a fun challenge, but it quickly became a new passion. He fell in love with the community and the physical and mental challenges these events presented. This evolved further to traveling to compete, and working towards taking on their signature event, The World’s Toughest Mudder.

In 2019 Adam began to feel unwell. His condition slowly worsened to the point he had to stop everything else to focus on his health. Several weeks later, he was diagnosed with brain cancer. After over a year of treatment including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, Adam is well on the road to recovery. The physical and mental challenges he endured through physical training and competing certainly played a role in his difficult recovery.

Adam is now working towards building back his physical fitness from the ground up. There is a long road ahead but he is determined to get back to racing and doing what he loves by next season. He is also back to work as a trainer, and hoping to help inspire and coach others to achieve their fitness and life goals.

This was a powerful episode, and there are many lessons to be learned and shared. You can contact Adam on IG or through his website www.resilientathletics.ca.

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#37: Peter Tzemis and Stephen Campolo on The 77 Laws of Six Pack Abs

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Peter Tzemis (@petertzemis) and Stephen Campolo (@stephencampolo) are the co-authors of a brand-new book, The 77 Laws of Six Pack Abs. This book is the ultimate blueprint that you need to finally achieve your goals of getting shredded.

77 Laws is a ton of things for one to do to get shredded, but that's not how this book is designed. Stephen and Peter sat down and poured through research and experience to come up with the most comprehensive guide to fat loss available. Truthfully, as they say, if you implement even 3 of these laws, you'll be well on your way to chiseled abs. But they wanted to include everything possible so that ANYONE can read this book, find the tools that best apply to them, and build their best body ever.

In the episode the three of us chatted about how the book came to be, why they decided to write it and who the book is intended for (hint: everyone).

We also randomly selected some of the laws from the book and discussed them. What you'll notice from this preview is that this isn't your average "be in a caloric deficit" and "exercise more" book. Sure they've included those aspects of the technical knowledge, but they've taken it so much further to describe the best ways to create the environment needed for success with fat loss; and that's perhaps the most important thing.

The 77 Laws of Six Pack Abs will be available everywhere on Oct 5th. You can pick up a copy on Amazon (USA) (Canada) (UK) and the kindle version will even be selling for just $0.99 for the first week.

This should be the last fat loss guide you ever need, and I'm excited and proud to help share this work by two amazing people.

Be sure to follow Peter and Stephen on IG, and feel free to reach out to them as well.

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#36: Jenny Lam on Daily Non-Negotiable Exercise, “Worth It” Cheat Foods, and Tracking Nutrition, Sleep and Exercise to Become Aware of Our Habits

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Jenny Lam (@soulmatefit) is a personal trainer, health coach (IIN) and group fitness instructor in Toronto. She is committed to helping women get stronger, healthier and make lasting improvements to their lifestyles and wellness, so that they can enjoy life to its fullest potential.

After working in many different jobs within the service industry, Jenny found fitness. And like many of us, it drastically changed, improved, and even saved her life. Undermining this entire conversation was the concept of how fitness contributes to improving one’s life overall.

We spoke a lot about awareness; awareness of what we eat, how we move, how we sleep, and everything else. It is only once we are aware of our actions that we can begin to take action towards changing them.

Jenny is a huge foodie and has all the inside scoops on the best spots in Toronto (and New York!). So we spoke about how to approach eating out to stay on track with your fitness goals. And perhaps more importantly, how to eat all the delicious food you like without feeling guilty about it.

Jenny and I are both users of the Oura ring which a sleep tracking device. The data the ring gives has been a huge eye opener for us both. We spoke about some of our own strategies for better sleep as well as the things we struggle with ourselves.

Since we’re all spending more time at home, children are copying their parents even more than before. It’s becoming increasingly important for parents to include exercise as part of their lifestyle not only for their own health, but so that their’ children will follow suit.

This was a really enjoyable conversation for me with lots of actionable tips to help you continue along making progress on your own fitness goals.

To get in contact with Jenny you can find her on her website www.soulmatefit.com, or on IG. Jenny also coaches virtually through the Oomph App as well as in-person and virtually at Fit Factory Fitness in Toronto.

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#35: Recapping the Realign | Reconnect Retreat with FIRSTAR Therapy

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This past weekend I had the pleasure to attend the Realign | Reconnect retreat hosted by James Gardiner (@firstar.therapy). James was a guest on the podcast in episode 13 and I also was a guest on his show, FIRSTAR Let's chAT in Session 81.

It was an incredible weekend that I needed to check in with myself and become more of me.

I tried to organize my thoughts into 5 main lessons to share through the podcast. In short they are:

The power of guilt can help you lean into your strengths
Physical distraction and finding the signal through the noise
Stillness is powerful
There are answers in the darkness
There is more OF you than you think

I learned a ton and this weekend was extremely helpful for me. So I figured it only right to share what I took away from it in hopes that it also helps you.

If you're not tuned in to what James is doing, you're missing out. Because what he's doing is helping you find more of YOU. You can get in contact on IG or through his website and podcast.

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#34: Brian Butz on Impactful, Simple Truths in Fitness, Leading with Authenticity, the Pursuit of Mastery, Butts on Instagram, and More!

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Brian Butz (@b.r.butz) is a personal trainer, coach at Onnit, and one of the most genuine, hardworking, and dedicated people I've ever met. From growing up on a farm in Pennsylvania, to joining the military, to working construction, fitness has been the backbone and catalyst to so much of what he's accomplished. Taking fitness seriously is a force for positive change in all aspects of one's life, and the same is true for Brian.

This episode goes deep. There is A LOT that goes into being a GREAT coach. Yes you've gotta know your anatomy and physiology, your basic exercise science, sets and reps and programming. But what you can never learn in school, is the art of applying all of that to real people to help them achieve real world goals.

Brian lives and breathes coaching, and everything he does is in an effort to improve himself so that he may be the best possible coach he can be. It's a never ending pursuit of mastery that he is committed to. With Brian it's palpable, you can hear it in his voice, and if you ever have the opportunity to train with him or be coached by him, you can feel it in the room.

It's not easy to be the best and healthiest version of ourselves. The gym might be the thing that gets us going. Wanting to lose fat and build muscle might be the initial motivator, but very quickly, it becomes way, WAY more than that.

PS. the part about IG butts is a hilarious quick story right near the end of the episode.

You can follow Brian on IG where his posts are always detailed, informative and entertaining. Be on the lookout for his Back to Basics program releasing early 2022.

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#33: Get In The Driver's Seat of Your Own Training, Nutrition and Health - a Client Story on Doing What's Best for YOU

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

A former client of mine starting training at a new gym when we both moved to different places. This is the story of how that has progressed.

She's an A+ personal training client. Dedicated, punctual, works hard, interested to improve, and an all around awesome person to spend a few hours per week with. I no longer train her, but we still speak all the time.

When she started at this new gym, she was told how much "potential" she had. This quickly turned into an aggressive diet and crazy training protocol that turned out to not be what she wanted at all. The longer it went on, she started to push back and was met with resistance. Instead of the trainer accepting that she didn't want to do what he was asking - which was unreasonable and unnecessary - he stood his ground. After several conversations, they finally came around to make an appropriate adjustment to better suit her goals and needs. This was an improvement, yet still problematic as this new plan was just the next step in their client "protocol" regardless of what she needs.

In my opinion, none of this is ok. As the client, you know what's best for you. And if your coach is not willing to work with you on that, and only push their ideas on you, then that's not ok.

My goal with this episode is to highlight that just because someone knows more about a topic than you, it doesn't make them an expert in YOU. Only you know what's best for you, and YOU have to stand up for that. Ask the questions, demand explanations, and work TOGETHER to reach your goals.

I am taking on online training clients to build muscle, lose fat, and work towards using fitness as the foundation to building your best life. We'll work together to understand what you need and are willing and able to do. I did an Instagram Live video here that you can watch for some more details. If you're interested, send me a DM on IG.

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#32: Gary Martinez Jr on Avoiding and Eliminating Meltdowns in Autistic Children Through Exercise, Play, and Healthy Routines

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Gary Martinez Jr (@gary_martinez_jr) is a speaker, teacher, fitness trainer, author, and father of two children. Through raising his daughter, he has developed skills and techniques for using fitness as a means to help autistic children thrive in school and in life.

Gary's daughter was diagnosed with Autism as a young child. Since that time, Gary dove all the way to find the best ways to help her thrive in life. Using his background as a personal trainer he found that exercise, physical activity, play-based activity and overall healthy habits and routines were among some of the best tools to help her.

There is a very individual approach needed for each child. Gary spoke about how he approaches training sessions with some children and how he must cater the session that individual child's needs in order for it to be successful.

Gary explained how routine and physical activity can be an excellent way to start the day for autistic children. It's a way for them to center themselves and be prepared to handle whatever may come that day. However, there will still be times when children experience meltdowns for any number of reasons. When these events occur, one must work with the child to support them through it. Using the strategies worked on previously to prepare themselves for the day often works, but must be catered to the situation. Gary tells an incredible story of a meltdown his daughter had in a public park and how he used exercise coupled with the use of imagination of some her favourite movie characters to help her through it.

There are many people in the world who fall on the autism spectrum, and they need to be supported. Exercise is one such tool that can be useful to help children thrive in school and in life.

If you or someone you know is living with someone with autism, this episode and Gary's resources would be an excellent place to find more help.

You can find Gary's book, "Living Life Through Their Eyes, Our Journey Together On The Autism Spectrum" on Amazon. You can also find Gary on his website: https://www.autismstar.net/, Youtube, IG, TikTok and Facebook.

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#31: Dr. Kyle Kotchie on Prioritizing Your Health, Taking an Active Approach to Injury Rehab, and Life Lessons Learned Through Sports

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kyle Kotchie (@itsdockyle) is a chiropractor and the Owner of Re+Active Sports Medicine (https://www.reactivesportsmedicine.ca/) in Toronto, Canada. Prior to becoming a chiropractor, Kyle was a D1 baseball player and also represented team Canada. His athletic background and personal experience with sports injuries have shaped the way he treats and cares for patients, taking a very active and goal oriented approach to wellness.

In the episode we spoke a great deal about prioritizing one's health. There are always reasons why we can't exercise or eat healthy, but in most cases we can do a better job if we make it more of a priority. Kyle spoke about how we can also be very flexible with this. There's no one right way to exercise, and you may not enjoy certain activities. But if you continue to try new activities, eventually you'll find something you enjoy to do. Whether that be lifting weights, swimming, dancing, yoga, or anything else you can think of - there is something out there for you to enjoy and stay active.

Kyle also outline his treatment process and discussed his active approach to care. He works with patients to help them move better and return from injury better off than before. Reduce pain, restore function, and then improve physical ability. This goes hand-in-hand with his 7 pillars of health approach. The 7 pillars include: education, manual therapy, optimal nutrition, hydration, sleep hygiene, progressive overload and strengthening, and breathwork.

Kyle treats patients from all walks of life along with his multi-disciplinary team at Re+Active Sports Medicine. The clinic is located in East York, Toronto. Check out the clinic website for more information and to book an appointment. You can also connect with Kyle on IG, where he's also very active and engaging.

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#30: Co-Founders of Realm Foods Lauren Benbasset and Elise Tresley on Creating the Product They Were Searching For, The Possibility for Healthier Meal Replacements, and a Surprise Announcement!

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Lauren Benbasset (@lauren.benbasset) and Elise Tresley (@elisetresley) are the co-founders of Realm Foods (@realmfoods). Realm is a ready-to-go nutrient rich smoothie blend made with all natural fruits, veggies, nuts, and plant protein. There are no preservatives and no nonsense in the blend as all ingredients are freeze-dried and crushed to maintain maximal freshness and nutrient density.

Lauren and Elise were busy professionals working in New York City. Constantly on the go with work and personal life, they were looking for quick meals they could take on the go - but they didn't want to be slugging back shakes with ingredients they couldn't pronounce. They couldn't find a product that had top notch healthy ingredients, convenient, and tasted good. And so, Realm was born.

They shared the story in greater detail as how Realm was created out of necessity, which really is probably the best reason to create any product. It wasn't easy to get it to a point that was up to their standards, but after many trials and mixtures they finally found the winning formula.

We spoke about this at length, as well as the industry of meal replacements as a whole. We also spoke about what the future of the industry might be, as well as the future of Realm. Their product will continue to improve and evolve over time as well, just like any good product should!

On that note, Lauren and Elise so graciously unveiled the plans for the next iteration of Realm products in the episode, which I'm very excited for! And just for you, you can use code DANIEL20 at checkout on realmfoods.com to save 20% and try out their current and upcoming products! Realm is currently available in 3 flavours: Tropical Greens, Berry Fresh, and Bold Cacao. You can also pick up the starter pack to get all three, and then choose your favourite!

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#29: Elsie Sieberg on Reverse Diets, Getting Over the “Fear” of Getting Bulky, and Empowerment Through Fitness

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Elsie Sieberg (@elsie_sieberg) is an online fitness coach and friend of mine currently living in Florida. She's been through all the same trials and tribulations as you and I trying to sort out the mess of fitness and nutrition, and now she's coaching others to find the balance and improve their fitness and health.

Elsie commonly uses what's known as a reverse diet with her clients. in the episode we spoke about what that is, how it works, and who should use it. It's an excellent way to combat chronic undereating and repair one's relationship with food. Like any nutritional protocol though, it has to be right for YOU and Elsie is also a big proponent of individualizing your fitness and health routine to fit your life.

Another big topic we tackled is the ever-powerful myth that women will get "bulky" if they start lifting weights. We know this to not be true, but at times it can still be difficult to wrap our heads around it. Elsie spoke about her personal struggles combating these ideas, how she got over it and how she coaches her current clients to overcome it as well.

Along those lines, lifting and getting in shape makes you feel powerful. Physically, yes. But also in every other aspect of your life. And this is really where the magic lies. Getting in the gym is not about being the smallest you can be, or the biggest you can be. It's about being the best version of yourself. And grinding through physical training is a n excellent way to unlock this.

If you have further questions for Elsie on anything in this episode, or would like to hire her as a coach, you can connect with her on IG. And look out for her upcoming podcast!

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#28: Susan Niebergall on Pursuing Fitness at Any Age, Building Confidence in a Public Gym Environment, and Performance Based Fitness Goals

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Susan Niebergall (@susanniebergallfitness) is a coach, author, podcaster, and an incredibly kind and intelligent human being. Susan has a book titled Fit At Any Age, her podcast is called Strong and Lean at Any Age and along with Jordan Syatt, she coaches their Inner Circle members to get in the best shape of their life.

We spoke about why anyone at any age or stage of life should continue to exercise and pursue fitness goals. This also goes hand in hand with wanting to improve all other aspects of your life. It doesn’t serve anyone to simply stop growing.

Many of our gym environments have changed over the course of the past two years and Susan’s is no different. Her primary gym is closing and now she’s navigating finding a new gym “home”. So we spoke about how to go about this in order to get comfortable in the new space and with the new people. It’s also important to note that as “fitness people” we still experience the same discomforts with new gym environments.

Susan is a huge proponent of performance based goals. Meaning, instead of chasing “fat loss” in the gym, you should be chasing an actual gym goal – like Susan’s current goal of being able to row the 100lb dumbbell. Performance goals put everything in a positive frame of mind and allow you to actually pursue something, rather than focusing on something negative – “losing” fat – which is better accomplished by your outside-of-the-gym behaviour anyways.

This was a wildly enjoyable conversation for me and one of my favourite conversations on the podcast to date, and I’m sure there will be many great lessons you can take from this episode.

Once again, you can connect with Susan on IG, on her website, read her book, listen to her podcast, and learn more about the Inner Circle.

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#27: Austin Texas Recap Solo Episode - Onnit, BBQ and Living Your Life

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:42:00 +0000

Another solo episode recapping my recent trip to Austin, Texas. I spent 5 days in Austin and it was an INCREDIBLE time and so I figured I needed to speak about and share it, as I do.

I spent most of the week hanging out at Onnit and meeting and connecting with people there. The rest of the time was spent exploring the city of Austin and letting pinball machine do it's work, as well as getting into the best BBQ ever and tons of delicious food.

I loved Austin and will certainly be back to visit, and maybe even try to spend an extended period of time there.

Overall lesson and message from the trip: go do the things that you want to do in your life, stop waiting or making excuses.

Also, opening up spots for online coaching that I decided mid recording to add in there, so excuse my rambling... but send me a DM on IG with the word "AUSTIN" so I know you listened to this, and let's get it going. Fitness, nutrition, lifestyle, habits, LIFE: I'm your guy.

Love ya!

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#26: Andrew Coates on Maintaining Integrity in Fitness, Your Duty to Get Off the Sidelines, and the Roadmap to Social Media Growth

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Andrew Coates (@AndrewCoatesFitness) is a personal trainer, podcaster, writer and now speaker from Edmonton, Alberta. He’s one of the most genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to and interacting with in the online fitness world to date. He is the host of his own podcast, The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast and is a regular contributor to notable fitness websites such as T-Nation, TruCoach the PTDC, Generation Iron and others.

Andrew has had significant, organic growth on social media over the past 2 years and is leaving behind a roadmap for others to follow. The secret? Create relatable, shareable and high quality content, and have genuine interactions with followers and colleagues. No gimmicks and tricks… surprise, surprise.

We spoke a great deal about the importance of getting off the sidelines. Meaning, your duty to contribute to creating good content and spreading good messaging in a time and place where there is so much nonsense out there. It’s one thing to complain about the “influencers”, but if you’re not stepping into the arena, you’re not helping to solve anything. In fitness, and any other industry the “good guys” have a duty to maintain the integrity and contribute good work.

Andrew and I spent most of the episode speaking on the business and behind the scenes end of things in the fitness industry, but as usual these are all translatable to your physical fitness, your life outside of the gym, and any other industry you might work in.

You can connect with Andrew on Instagram, check out his podcast, view his upcoming seminars and speaking engagements as well as view his writing and publications on his website here.

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#25: Peter Tzemis on Internet Marketing, Building Wealth, and the Freedom Lifestyle

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Peter Tzemis (@petertzemis) (https://petertzemis.com/) is a digital copywriter and is also my cousin. At the time we recorded this episode we were living together for several weeks in Florida. We had so many great conversations and knew one had to be recorded.

Digital copywriting is something that most people don’t understand and have no idea what that even means. The best way we found to describe is “digital Don Draper”. The same way there are ads on TV and in magazines, there are ads online and you’ve certainly seen them. Well, someone writes those ads, and that’s what Peter does.

We spoke about how Peter got into this world and tried to describe it as best we could. It’s not all scams and people trying to steal your money. Sure, that exists, as it does in every industry ever. Ad writing is important. It’s how people find out about good products and services. It’s just that there’s a dark side to it that each of us has to steer clear from.

This line of work – and the internet as a whole – allows one to work and live nearly anywhere in the world. You no longer need to be stuffed in a tiny condo in a busy city. You can live in a big house in the country, an ocean front apartment, or anywhere else you’d like to live. And this is where the freedom lifestyle comes in. Being able to make money and create wealth to be able to live the life you want.

Is this really different from fitness? I say no. You’ve got to put in the work, analyze what you’re doing, and be consistent and good at what you do. We reeled everything in to relate it to fitness as usual, and I think this is a perfect example of how lessons learned in the gym and transferrable to all aspects of our life.

We definitely fed off each other’s energy in this conversation, maybe swore a little too much and got a bit ahead of ourselves at times but we reigned it back in and brought it back to Earth when appropriate. There’s a lot to learn in this conversation, and we’re both still learning ourselves.

If you have further questions or would like to contact Peter, the best place is through his website https://petertzemis.com/.

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#24: Stephen Campolo on Losing 100lbs, Transforming his Life, and Coaching Others to do the Same

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Stephen Campolo (@stephencampolo) is a transformation coach with an incredible story. After being fed up with being scared to take his shirt off in the pool at his own birthday parties as a teenager, he knew he had to make a change. This led Stephen down the path of fitness and nutrition which ultimately helped him lose (and keep off) over 100lbs. And now it's his mission to help others do the same.

Stephen has worked with thousands of clients around the world to help them transform their bodies, and thus transform their lives. We spoke a lot about how the physical changes that happen with diet and exercise are amazing, but they're secondary to all of the non-physical changes that will happen as well.

We spoke about the importance of nutrition and some of the basic principals that one must follow. We also broke down some of the common language that's used online that's not necessarily a lie, but not the whole truth. You can't eat whatever you want and have the body of your dreams. Everything in moderation and there's got to be some sacrifice. It doesn't have to control your life, but you do have to manage it. And this is exactly what Stephen does, is help clients find that balance.

Stephen is also releasing a book titled The 77 Laws of Six Pack Abs that outlines ALL of the factors that go into building that dream body. Not 1 or 2 gimmicky tricks, but it covers every angle you might need to cover to have those 6 pack abs you've been working towards. The book will be available in September. Follow Stephen on IG @stephencampolo for continued updates on the release of the book and if you're looking to transform your body and your life.

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#23: Dr. Jackie Koudys on Naturopathic Medicine, Finding the Best Supplements for YOU, Living a Balanced Lifestyle, and More!

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jackie Koudys (@dr.jackie.nd) is a naturopathic doctor practicing in Toronto, Canada. You can connect with Dr. Koudys virtually at www.myfzn.com/drkoudys. You can also visit her at the two clinics she treats out of in Toronto: Momentum SportMed and Wellness and Foundation Physiotherapy and Wellness.

Jackie completed her undergrad in kinesiology at York University where she also played on the Women's Basketball team, and then went on to become a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM).

She's very passionate about her work, naturopathic medicine, and most of all: helping people.

For those who may not know what Naturopathic Medicine is, Jackie does a great job of explaining the ins and outs of the education requirements as well as the methods of treatment and types of conditions a Naturopathic Doctor can help with.

We spoke a bit about supplements as well, and how to navigate that crazy world. Jackie gave some great insight on how to think about which supplements might be actually useful to you.

We also spoke about best practices for exercise, nutrition, and creating a healthy life that is also enjoyable. We had a little fun in the episode where I called out some funny behaviours. I learned a lot and I'm sure you will too!

You can connect with Dr. Koudys on IG through her website here (where she offers a FREE 15 min discovery call for new patients). You can also visit her at Momentum SportMed and Wellness and Foundation Physiotherapy and Wellness, both in Toronto.

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#22: Life Update - I'm In Florida! Here's Why...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:23:47 +0000

As you know I live in Toronto, Canada. Recently, I came down to Florida for a few weeks. No, I'm not moving here permanently and will be returning back home.

I mentioned on my IG that I'd do a short episode just explaining why I decided to come down here and what I'm doing here; so here it is.

If you like this sort of stuff, let me know and I'll do more of these.. and hopefully try not to ramble as much...

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#21: Jesse Hy of Float Toronto on Floating/Sensory Deprivation, Connecting with Nature to Lead a Healthy Life, and More!

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Jesse Hy is the co-founder of Float Toronto (@float_toronto) (https://float-toronto.com/) Originally from Vancouver, he and his business partner were introduced to sensory deprivation tanks, or float tanks. They dove in head first, enjoyed it first as consumers and as they learned more, decided to move to Toronto and open their own center in 2014.

Floating is a tricky experience to explain, because it’s truly like no other. You lay in a large tank filled with a few inches of warm water that is loaded with Epsom salt. So much salt that you easily float on the surface of the water. The tank closes and there is no sense of weight, no sound, no sight (you can choose to keep the lights on if you please, but the fullest experience is with the lights off), and barely any sense of feeling. The water is heated to a temperature similar to our bodies temperature, such that when you’re in it, you lose sense of where your body ends. The idea of the tank is to remove all sensory input – an environment we can’t really experience anywhere else.

There are innumerable physical, emotional, and psychological benefits to floating. The heavy concentration of magnesium in the salt is excellent for nearly all cellular functions in our body. It’s great for helping with muscle soreness, aches and pains. As well as the weightlessness is great for pressure relief.

Being in the tank allows for the opportunity for quite a deep meditative state. With no sensory distractions, it’s just you and your thoughts. And you can take that as deep as you’d like.

Jesse does a far better job explaining what floating is, why it’s useful, and the best practices to have the best experience possible in the tank.

We also spoke about the importance of holistic living especially through drinking fresh spring water. The link to the find a spring program Jesse mentioned can be found here or on IG.

Float Toronto is located near Queen and Dufferin at (address) in Toronto. Jesse also named several other Float centers in the GTA. But nearly any city you live in will have a float center, and both Jesse and I highly recommend you check it out!

You can follow Float Toronto on IG, and check out their website to book a float.

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#20: John Martirosyan aka J-Mart on Whether or Not Calories Matter, Bodyweight Training, Exploring Life Through Movement, and More!

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

John Martirosyan aka J-Mart (@jmartfit) is a personal trainer, health coach, podcast host and explorer of human movement. John's podcast is The State of Health Podcast with J-Mart and is available on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, and everywhere else. You can also access John's Bodyweight Basics training program available for FREE here.

In this podcast John and I discussed the all important topic of calories. What are they? Do they matter? When do they matter? Should you care about it? Do you need to weigh every bite of food? What's a calorie deficit? All of these are just scraping the surface of what we discussed regarding this ever important and ever confusing topic. As with almost anything in fitness and health, the overall answer is, it depends, and the correct answer is individual to you and your needs and goals. But there are many questions to be asked to determine how YOU should approach it, and that's what we've covered here.

John also loves using calisthenics and bodyweight training with himself and his clients. We spoke about the benefits and beauty of exploring what your body is capable of doing. How one should go about starting and when to incorporate it into your training. John has developed an excellent introductory course to bodyweight training to teach you the basics of how to train your body. John's Body Basics course is freely available here.

This was an thoroughly enjoyable discussion and I hope you enjoy it and learn as much as I did. For more, check out John's podcast, and connect with him on IG.

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#19: Celia Lopez on Growing as a Community, Thoughts on Improving the Fitness Industry, Protecting Your Energy to be at Your Best, and More

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Celia Lopez (@celialopezfit) is a personal trainer and the founder of the Placemade Workspace (@placemade.co) (https://placemade.co/). Placemade is Canada's first fitness and health inspired co-working space.

One big gap in the fitness industry is practitioners no understanding how to operate their business. As much as we'd love to be able to do what we do for free, that's not feesible. Enter Celia Lopez and Placemade. After operating her own personal training business for years and learning things on her own the hard way, she saw an opportunity to fill this void and be able to help other trainers figure it all out by creating a co-working space to educate, collaborate and grow together.

Celia shared her story as to how she got into fitness and how Placemade came to be. We also spoke out some other ways the fitness industry might benefit as a whole in terms of qualifications for trainers. We spoke quite a bit about how to conduct yourself in a sustainable manner in your business. The same way you would with your fitness. You can't go all out forever, so the methods have to be sustainable.

It was a wonderful conversation with many takeaways for fellow trainers and trainees alike. As always, the things we learn in the gym seamlessly transition to the rest of our life.

You can get in touch with Celia on IG, or connect with Placemade on IG or at https://placemade.co/. If you live in Toronto, Placemade is located at &8 Richmond St. E.

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#18: Karla Leong on Staying Fit to Enjoy Life, Exercise as Self-Care, Return to Play Post-Pandemic, Body Image at any Fitness Level, and More

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Karla Leong (@karlameagan) is an athletic therapist treating out of Eikonic Health (@eikonichealth) (https://www.eikonichealth.ca/) in Woodbridge, Ontario.

Karla treated me during my knee surgeries and is the best manual therapist I've ever met. She changed and shaped the way I think about health, fitness, and as an extension, life overall.

Karla takes a very holistic approach to fitness and injury rehabilitation. It's not just about putting band-aids on injuries, but moreso about how to return to play, or life, BETTER than before.

In the episode we spoke about Karla's general approach to treating injuries and how the overall approach is the same for athletes as well as the general population.

We spoke about some strategies we might use in returning to the gym or to the playing field once the pandemic is over.

We explored the concept of exercise as a great way to have "me" time and how it helps you be the best version of yourself, so that you can give the most of yourself to everyone around you.

We even touched on the subject of body image and what are true motivators for improving your fitness and health.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as there is so much to take from it.

If you live in Woodbridge or the GTA, you can find Karla at Eikonic Health. You can email the clinic at info@eikonichealth.ca or call at 416-294-2073.

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#17: Anthony Barsby on the Challenge of Behaviour Change, Motivation vs Inspiration, Time-Restricted Eating, the Critical Importance of Sleep, and More!

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Anthony Barsby (@anthony.barsby) is a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) and Registered Kinesiologist (R.Kin) and is the Director of Human Performance at Deer Fields Clinic (https://www.deerfields.ca/)(@deerfields_clinic) in Toronto, Canada.

Anthony and I went to school together at York University and studied under Dr. Veronica Jamnik during our undergrad degrees in kinesiology. Anthony went on to take over the role of Director of Human Performance at Deer Fields clinic, which is a private interdisciplinary medical center where the aim is help patients "take control of their health in order to live happier, healthier, longer lives".

With a wealth of experience in his own fitness and working in the clinic Anthony and I spent a long while discussing many aspects of health and fitness. The most difficult part of helping people improve their health is behaviour change, and we discussed how to approach this both as a practitioner/coach, as well as how you can approach this for yourself.

Anthony gave an excellent description of the difference between motivation and inspiration, and how we can all work to become more inspired to improve our health, or do anything else in life.

We also got into some of the nuts and bolts of health: the crucial importance of sleep, some thoughts on time-restricted eating, exercise programming, cardio and weightlifting, the need for some healthy competition in fitness and so much more.

You might want to listen back to this episode to pick up some of the nuggets you missed the first time around!

You can connect with Anthony on IG, or find him at Deer Fields clinic here.

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#16: Richard Bucciarelli on Real HIIT Training, Undertrained Athletes, Doing the Basic Things Well, and More!

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Richard Bucciarelli (@richardbucciarelli) is the owner of Speed Training (https://speedtraining.ca/) (@speedtraining.ca) He's a sports scientist, strength and conditioning coach, university professor, PhD candidate, and most importantly a husband and father.

After graduating from York University Richard began coaching soccer to youth athletes (I was one of them!) and quickly realized that there was a gap in the soccer world where nobody was focusing on actually developing better athletes with any degree of expertise. Richard set out to fill this gap, and eventually Speed Training was born.

Richard set out to be the best in the field, gathering as much knowledge and experience as possible. Innovating and utilizing new technologies like high speed treadmills to build better athletes in ways not many people are doing. Initially he was solely focused on soccer players, but eventually realized that athletes of all sports could benefit from his training methods.

Richard utilizes specific HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) protocols with his athletes. And not just 30s of jumping jacks - but real, near and even supra maximal speed training. This of course is just one piece of the puzzle along with an athletes strength work and technical work related to their sport, but something necessary nonetheless.

Another area of interest was the concept of overtraining athletes, or the myth of overtrained athletes. Not that overtraining doesn't exist, just that most of what we call overtraining, is in reality, undertraining. This may sound like a foreign concept, but the literature shows it to be true.

Many of these concepts sound very specific to athletes, but as always we bring it all together and take the lessons from high performance to people like you and I.

If you live in Toronto or the GTA, you can train with Richard at his facility which you can find more info about at https://speedtraining.ca/. Speed Training is also on IG @speedtraining.ca as well as on Youtube. Check out all they have to offer on all this performance, fitness and health!

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#15: Janessa Laureano on Successfully Gaining Muscle, How to Support Women in Fitness and Business, Why Training Improves the Rest of Life, and More!

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:50:00 +0000

Janessa Laureano (@janessalaureanoo) is a trainer and the owner of O2 Fuel Fitness in Vaughan, Ontario (@o2fuelvaughan). She also owns and operates a spray tan business @lolotantoronto, also located in Vaughan.

With some added bandwidth due to the lockdown in Ontario Janessa successfully gained 20lbs and has never been stronger or felt better. Gaining weight in a healthy way is not as easy as many may think, and it does take a fair bit of time, dedication and hard work. But it's almost always worth it. Janessa speaks on how she accomplished this goal and why it's been such a positive experience as well as mentioning all of the other intangible benefits training has on her life.

While celebrating this win and sharing her message on social media, Janessa faced some backlash from a stranger with nothing better to do and this caused some controversy. An all too common thing that women face in fitness. We spoke about what happened, why it's a problem, and some potential solutions. Janessa also offers some great insights on how other woman might consider dealing with these kinds of encounters both online and in person.

We also spoke about how to implement training into one's life to really anchor down and improve all of the other aspects. How taking time to care for yourself physically will spill over in abundance to everything else you do. As well as some actionable strategies to implement today, and going forward post-covid.

This was a fantastic episode and I really enjoyed it. Be sure to connect with Janessa on IG and if you live in Vaughan be sure to check out @o2fuelvaughan and @lolotantoronto.

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#14: The Paradox of Exercise Selection

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0000

Another solo episode all about what I'm calling the paradox of exercise selection.

Choosing the correct exercises for your goals matters. It matters a lot. But at the same time, getting up and moving and doing ANYTHING matters even more.

If you've over the "movement for the sake of movement" thing and looking to achieve some more specific goals with your training, then this is something you must pay attention to.

In the episode I take you through my thought process as a coach and some things I consider when selecting certain exercises to use in a training program.

First, it's important to know what the options are. Next, we need to know how to evaluate the options. And lastly, we need to correctly execute on the decisions.

I hope this episode helps you to think clearly about how to choose exercises, or at a minimum points you in the right direction to begin asking better questions.

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#13: James Gardiner on Working with the Blue Jays, to Living in an Ashram, and Putting it All Together with FIRSTAR Therapy and Performance Wellness

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

James Gardiner (@firstar.therapy, https://firstartherapy.com/) is an athletic therapist by trade but really so much more than that. He's worked with athletes at the highest level across many sports and organizations and has also been able to connect the dots through yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, intentful movement and all the things that make us human.

James went searching for more in the Bahamas and came back with a refreshed view of athletic therapy, training and life overall and has applied these new lessons to FIRSTAR Therapy which "is a philosophy and approach to sport performance, training and rehabilitation that places emphasis on education and empowerment of the athlete."

I had the pleasure of taking James' Recalibration Workshops earlier this year and it was a game changer for me in beginning to understand breathwork on a deeper level, and by association understanding myself. Whenever you're listening to this, the beginner and advanced courses will be starting again soon, and you can find out more information here.

James will also be speaking at the State of Mind Festival which is a mental health innovation festival, and you can learn more about that here.

He also is the host of FIRSTAR Let's chAT: an athletic therapy roundtable podcast where James has excellent discussion with therapists, coaches, doctors and many exciting people on all things human performance. You can find it wherever your find podcasts or here, Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts.

The third but certainly not last exciting project is the Performance Wellness Platform in partnership with MindframeFit which is a program where the goal is "to enable, empower, and enhance each athlete’s well-being on and off the field of play through a focus on intentful movement and mindful practices." This is one I'm really excited about, and you can learn more here.

James is a really wonderful human, I hope you enjoy this and find as much value in this conversation as I did.

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#12: Matthew Arnone on the Journey from Meathead, to Pro Athlete, to Building Better Humans

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Matthew Arnone (@arnonematthew23) is a professional soccer player, the creator of @mindframefit (www.mindframefit.com) and the founder of Jason's Wish (@jayzwish) which supports Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto, in memory of his brother Jason. He's also one of my best friends.

Matt and I started working out together in university and did all the stereotypical things you could think of. Barely trained legs, pills and powders all over the place, and no real intention and thought went into anything we did except lifting heavier weight. Certainly not the most optimal way to do things, but it got the job done at the time.

We both evolved on somewhat separate paths as Matt worked to fulfill his dream of becoming a pro soccer player and I worked through injury to then step into my role as a coach. We took different paths with our fitness but arrived at the same place. That there is so much more to all of this than bench pressing more than the other guy. There is so much more to being human that we seem to neglect. And as we both learned these things, and continue to learn through our own individual experiences it has become more and more apparent that this messaging has to be shared.

In the episode, we dive into what it means to be a better human, the importance of practicing and training resiliency, the importance of working on yourself first so that you can give more of yourself and many more related topics.

Matt has also launched his mental fitness program called Mindframe which aims to help guide athletes and all humans through the use of mindfulness training in order to achieve optimal performance in all things. You can learn more at www.mindframefit.com, or connect on IG @mindframefit or Twitter @mindframefit.

This episode was a pleasure and there will be many more of these conversations that we have publicly in due time.

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#11: Juan Salgado on How to Eat Out and Stay on Track, Building Strength to Reach Your Fat Loss Goals, Being a Great Coach, and More

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Juan Salgado (@the_chosenjuan1) is a competitive powerlifter, personal trainer and business owner in Costa Mesa, California. Juan and I share a lot of similar thoughts on how to navigate fitness in conjunction with enjoying one's life. We both also got into coaching after career ending sports injuries and have learned so much about life through the lessons learned in the gym.

This was a really great conversation that I thoroughly enjoyed. We spoke about what to look for in a coach, how consistency and outlasting the competition is the most common element to success in and out of the gym, how to reframe your training to focus on building strength and approach things from a place of positivity, and how to tie all this together in the context of living a full life.

We also spoke about Juan's new e-book called Eating Out While Dieting which you can find here. I think this is so crucial to be able to get good at this so that you can always enjoy your life without derailing your health and fitness goals.

I really enjoyed this and think there were a lot of nuggets in this episode! Once again, to get in contact with Juan you can find him on Instagram @the_chosenjuan1 or on his website.

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#10: Matthew Bousson aka Coach Boss on Coaching Athletes vs General Population, Evaluating What You See on Social Media, and the Importance of Coaching the Human First

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:10:00 +0000

The very first guest on the podcast is my friend and mentor Matthew Bousson aka Coach Boss (@boussytheboss).

He's travelled all over and worked with some of the best athletes and programs in the world. From Stanford University to UFC champions he's worked with the best of the best and brings all of that knowledge and experience into who he is today working with many non-pro athletes like you and I.

We spoke about many things but the main topic underlying everything was the differences and similarities between athletes and the general population. We're all humans first, and so you must coach the human before you coach the athlete, lawyer, or parent.

Social media as we know is a blessing and curse for delivering information and this couldn't be more relevant within the world of health and fitness, and so we spoke a bit about how to evaluate things you see online. As well as talking about the trouble with trying to copy what athletes and influencers are doing without knowing all the details.

We also touched on Matt's experiences in academia and where there is a gap between the classroom and the real world.

Matt is currently living in Hermosa Beach, California. If you're in the area definitely hit him up on Instagram @boussytheboss or if you've got anything else you'd want to ask him. He's a wealth of knowledge and experience and always a pleasure to talk to.

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#9: Progressive Overload is NOT a Fancy Buzzword, it's the Only Way We Can Improve in Training, and in Life

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:30:00 +0000

Recently there's been some buzz about the term progressive overload which seems to be the newest fitness word being used incorrectly to sell things. Whether it's just marketing, or genuine ignorance to it's meaning, I wanted to do my small part to help you understand what it means.

Progressive Overload is the underlying principal that leads to success in fitness. In short, it is incrementally increasing the difficulty of your training so that your body will continue to adapt and improve.

In this episode I go into more detail as to what it is, why it matters and most importantly, how you can utilize it correctly in your training from now on.

It is not a very complex topic but extremely important nonetheless. If you're not utilizing it to some extent, you almost certainly will not see results long term.

I also make the connection that progressive overload is a term commonly used in strength training but the principal of it applies to every single aspect of our life that we wish to make progress in. School, work, family, home projects, any hobby, everything. To get better you have to do better, simple as that.

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#8: Story Time! The 4 Big Lessons I Learned About Life and Health by Going Through Major Injuries and Surgery

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:34:21 +0000

From the time I was 11 until I was about 21 I dealt with a whirlwind of knee injuries that eventually required a major surgery. Seeing as I'm currently only 26 years old, this entire ordeal was a pretty significant chunk of my life so far.

I've reflected back on all of this many times and learned many lessons from it. I didn't necessarily realize them at the time, but in hindsight I surely did.

It began by understand what makes a good practitioner. Letters beside one's name don't necessarily mean they are good at what they do, and I learned this the hard way.

Secondly, I learned how to navigate the Canadian healthcare system and more importantly, that YOU must be in control of your own health. Nobody feels what you feel and you must take ownership of your health. This doesn't just mean playing games with doctors, but it mostly means that you have to take care of yourself on a daily basis.

The biggest lesson I learned is as humans, we have to move simply because we can. There might be a day where you can't get dressed by yourself. It happened to me as I explain in the episode and I would do anything for that to never happen again. Not now, and not when I'm 90. So MOVE, because you can.

Lastly, and most importantly, tell your mom you love them. Mothers are special and will do anything for you no matter what.

I hope you're able to take some lessons from this story of mine. It was quite the experience overall that shaped me into who I am today as both a coach and a person. I wouldn't want to go through it again, but I'm grateful for the lessons learned.

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#7: Get Your Head in the Game - The Missing Piece to Successful Fat Loss

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This episode is all about the mindset you need to adopt to successfully approach and achieve your fat loss goals.

Fat loss is altogether not difficult as far as the physical things that need to be done: be in a caloric deficit and exercise regularly. The difficulty comes in actually being able to do these things for a long enough period of time to achieve your desired result. That's where the mindset before you even begin comes in to play.

When you approach fat loss with the correct mentality the entire process becomes much easier, more sustainable, and more enjoyable... or let's be real, fat loss isn't enjoyable, so maybe it's just less bad.

In this episode I go over some things you should consider before beginning a fat loss phase and how to think about whether or not now is a good time for you to do this. I also speak about some of the roadblocks and challenges you may face during the process so that you can be prepared to combat them when the time comes and are not caught off-guard. Finally, I spend a little time prompting you to think about what you're going to do after you reach your fat loss goal, and the value in being prepared for this beforehand to truly make this something that lasts from now until forever.

I always believe that being prepared for any life situation is valuable, and fat loss is no different. It's a difficult thing to do, so we must be ready for what we must do if we want to be successful.

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#6: Aaaand We're Back in the Gym! Here's How to Approach Your Return to the Iron Paradise

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Gyms are FINALLY opening back up in Ontario, or so it seems. Regardless of where you are in the world, or whether gyms actually stay open for an extended time now, this will always be relevant after any layoff time from training.

In this episode I highlight the thing you need to be most careful of when getting back in the weight room. Hint: It's you and your ego...

I also give a reasonable strategy to approach the first few weeks back with a progression into what I think the next couple of months of training should look like. This is what I'll be doing with most of my clients and with my own training as well. I also give a bit more detail in to the specifics of how my own training will begin and the reasons why I'm choosing to progress in that manner.

Lastly, I go over some things to expect upon your return. It's been some time, so some things have changed. This is based on my personal experience from the initial lockdowns with myself and what I saw with my clients. There are going to be some parts that are a bit disheartening and others that are going to light you up. Either way, it helps in knowing what to expect so that you're neither shocked or panicked when things progress the way they will.

Above all else, this is as good a time as ever to fall in love with physical fitness and allow it to forever be part of your life.

As we get back into the gyms, it can be extremely valuable having a coach to help guide you. Whether you're in Toronto or elsewhere, I'd love to be able to work with you and get stronger together. If this is something you might be interested in, send me a message on Instagram @danielyores and let's get started!

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#5: My 3 Favourite Supplements and The Secret to the Magic Pill

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Supplements are often mistaken as a replacement for maintaining healthy habits of exercise, nutrition, sleep and everything else. However, they really should just exist to supplement everything else that we're doing.

Supplements are a wonderful and messy thing to begin to understand. There are endless different kinds and all can be marketed to tell you they are somehow EXACTLY what you need to finally get you healthy and have the body you want, and all you need to do is to use it and it will solve your problems.

Unfortunately, this isn't true. No supplement or vitamin will magically build that dream body for you. Fortunately, we do have the knowledge and the tools to get everything you're working towards... just not in pill form.

In this episode I explain how I think about supplements and some of the things you should also consider before looking into taking anything.

I also cover my 3 favourite supplements that I've always got on hand and use for myself for various reasons. They are:

Whey Protein Powder: Not special or different, simply unbeatable convenience.
Creatine Monohydrate: Allows me that extra 1-2% of gas in the tank to really push through tough periods of training.
Vitamin D: Living in Canada I certainly don't get enough vitamin D from the sun and supplementing year-round with it always improves how I feel and perform.

I also touch on a handful of other supplements, some of which I use and some of which I personally think are a waste of money.

The overall message here is that supplements and their dosages must remain specific to you as an individual. What I do works for me.

What I hope you are able to take away is to use a more critical approach to the thought process around buying and using supplements. As well as the comfort in knowing that I, a fitness professional, don't take hundreds of pills a day and that this is simply not necessary.

Important Note: Everything that I've mentioned here is simply my opinion. I am not a medical professional and none of this should be taken as medical or nutritional advice. Please seek the guidance of an appropriate practitioner to determine what might work best for you.

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#4: Training For Fat Loss Is Impossible... Get Strong Instead

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Have you ever really considered that you can't train your body fat? When you exercise, you are training your muscles. Of course exercise plays an important role in weight loss, but it might not be the one you think it does.

In this episode, I go on to explain why your training goal CANNOT be fat loss, by definition. I then explain the important role that strength training plays during weight loss.

The ability to maintain muscle mass is crucial while losing weight, and training with the goal of increasing strength is the best way to do this. All while eating in a caloric deficit, as that is how fat loss occurs. You can't train your fat to "melt away", we simply must create an environment where a caloric deficit is maintained.

I also share my thoughts on how framing exercise positively - gaining strength - is much more beneficial than constantly framing exercise negatively - losing fat. After all, this is supposed to be fun and add to our life! Not something that should we should resent.

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#3: Quarantine Snacks - Put the Cookie Down!

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:02:00 +0000

Almost a year into the lockdowns and your hand is still in the cookie jar?

Listen, I know it's tough to resist. The snacks are just so delicious, and there's nothing else to do. There's nowhere to go anyways, so what's the big deal?

Well, if you've gained weight throughout this despite eating mostly healthy meals and keeping up with your at-home workouts, the snacking is likely to blame.

I'm not saying never eat junk food again - believe me, I'm the last person that would tell you that. But, if we want to stop, or reverse the weight gain, we have to make some different choices.

I think when changing any habit it's important to understand why we're doing the thing in the first place. So I dive into a few of the reasons that I think many of us are snacking so much. Hopefully this helps you think about why you're doing it, and then we can work on changing that.

I then give my best advice to be able to stop or at least limit the unwanted snacking.

In a list they are: not having them in the house, portioning them into a bowl/plate before eating, and eating more at your meal times.

I'll give some actionable tips to successfully be able to implement these and hopefully gain some better control.

However, at the end of the day, this all just really comes down to self-discipline. It's not what you want to hear, but you just really need to put the cookie down.

Arnold Put the Cookie Down Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HrnWC8zBcE

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#2: How to Structure Your Workouts - Programming 101

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:01:00 +0000

In this episode I offer some direction and practical advice as to how you should be thinking about your workouts.

Should you do full body workouts? Legs only? Abs only? Booty HIIT? Should you train for strength, endurance, hypertrophy? What do those things even mean?

I aim to give an overview of all of these topics.

It's great that you've decided that you're going to start strength training, but figuring out how to actually go about it can be a challenge.

Sure, there are infinite free follow along workout videos available, and classes that will get you moving. If you're looking to start working on some goals more specific to you, then we have to think strategically about it.

This can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be overly complicated.

I explain how I personally think about building a workout program for myself and for my clients, and how you can easily apply these same rules to yourself.

I will also explain all of the ways we can alter exercise programs to adapt to working out at home.

I even went on a few rants about some of the silly things I see online that are well-intentioned, but ultimately are incomplete.

I'm happy that you're moving, but let's just be a little smarter about our approach.

This can be an extremely deep topic, so I hope to have covered the basics and answered a few questions - or at least have been able to steer you in the right direction to be able to ask better questions.

I would greatly appreciate any comments, questions or feedback. If you could share this with a friend, that would mean the world to me. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you left a short review on iTunes. It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.

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#1: Why I Became a Coach

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In this first episode I wanted to tell the story of how I got to where I am today as a personal trainer and strength coach.

I'm still young and have lots to learn, but the passion for fitness and health has been building my whole life.

From being exposed to all kinds of sports as a kid, many injuries, coaching soccer to toddlers, making ALL the mistakes in the gym, breaking my body and putting it back together again, educating myself however I was able to, dropping out of school and finally meshing all of that together - this is the story of why I do what I do.

My aim is for you to get a better understanding of the experiences that led me to this point. This will help build the framework of everything that is to come with this podcast. A lifetime of experiences has led me to share what I've learned in hopes of helping you also become a better human through fitness.

I would greatly appreciate any comments, questions or feedback. If you could share this with a friend, that would mean the world to me. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you left a short review on iTunes. It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.

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Introduction

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 03:25:00 +0000

An introduction to The Daniel Yores Podcast.

Get to know a little about me, and why I've finally decided to start sharing what I've learned through podcasting.

I'm a strength coach/personal trainer from Toronto, Canada. Fitness and health have always been a major part of my life and all has lead to a career in coaching.

I really do love fitness and believe that through physical training we can drastically improve our own life, and that of everyone around us.

So welcome! This is going to be a lot of fun, and I can't wait to hear from you!

I would greatly appreciate any comments, questions or feedback. If you could share this with a friend, that would mean the world to me. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you left a short review on iTunes. It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.

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