MEF Wednesday Wisdom: Recent Episodes
Martinez Elite Fitness
This episode is a catch up episode of my running, and what's on the horizon for the Check in project non profit we are starting.
The hey bud series is a desired voice I think I wish I had when I was younger. I say wish because what I'm going to say and talk about is only what I think. It's not factual not tested, it's just this feeling I think is what most if not all people feel at some point(s) in their lives. What happens when I'm in a predicament of (insert example here)? How should I go about someone doing this? If I feel down and unmotivated what can change that feeling? Hey bud, let's chat about that. hey bud, the series that i am literally talking to my younger self, my sons, daughters anyone who might had a light shown on a path or way to attack xyz that they don't see, are too scared to go after or just need the comfort in knowing they aren't alone in their thought process. Hey bud, don't worry we got this.
Episode 002-The hey bud series is a desired voice I think I wish I had when I was younger. I say wish because what I'm going to say and talk about is only what I think. It's not factual not tested, it's just this feeling I think is what most if not all people feel at some point(s) in their lives. What happens when I'm in a predicament of (insert example here)? How should I go about someone doing this? If I feel down and unmotivated what can change that feeling? Hey bud, let's chat about that. hey bud, the series that i am literally talking to my younger self, my sons, daughters anyone who might had a light shown on a path or way to attack xyz that they don't see, are too scared to go after or just need the comfort in knowing they aren't alone in their thought process. Hey bud, don't worry we got this.
The hey bud series is a desired voice I think I wish I had when I was younger. I say wish because what I'm going to say and talk about is only what I think. It's not factual not tested, it's just this feeling I think is what most if not all people feel at some point(s) in their lives. What happens when I'm in a predicament of (insert example here)? How should I go about someone doing this? If I feel down and unmotivated what can change that feeling? Hey bud, let's chat about that. hey bud, the series that i am literally talking to my younger self, my sons, daughters anyone who might had a light shown on a path or way to attack xyz that they don't see, are too scared to go after or just need the comfort in knowing they aren't alone in their thought process. Hey bud, don't worry we got this.
EP 003 since returning, I chat about posture, some new programs coming to the gym and some events on the horizon.
Allow me to re-introduce myself.... It's the comeback episode... the burden of leadership.
EP 311- We have a special guest Erika from our MEF community that joins us today. Super excited and think you'll hear some nuggets to take with you throughout your day.
EP 306 we talk about making the gym your go to third place. What it does to you when you don't do that third thing.
EP 305- Update for the new year, what's going on this week and how to be in a routine but not get stuck in a rut.
Episode 304 is the last of 2023! We chat about what's going down in 2024 and how I hope that I am leveling up by the end of next year!
PODCAST #289 I discuss what my pebble in a paved road idelogy is and how you should avoid it. I also chat about my 100 day kickstart idea that I am currently on day 31 with. Enjoy.
Episode 288 is coming in late! Sorry for the delay everyone, hope you enjoy listnening, appreciate you all!
EP 286 is here and a little delayed due to the first day of school. Question posed today... do you have a no cancellation policy with yourself? Do you make plans and then cancel on you? Do you sign up for class and then cancel or change those workout plans?? Try not to!
Episode 285... what could you accomplish in 10 years if you killed the negative noise and just went for it???
Episode 283 we talk about the process... what is yours and how well do you execute it to achieve the things that you want?
EP 282... let's recap some of our highlights and lowlights that we took and learned from for the past 10 years...
EP 280- We talk about the book of MEF quote for the week CH 8 V 26 " Lose yourself finding the best version of you, no one has to understand what that takes."
EP 278 And we are back to wrap up our baseball season. it was a topic or a lot of episodes recently and today we will round it out with some specific events that took place over a long weekend on the dirt.
ep 278 we talk about taking days off... and how you shouldn't as much as you think you should.
EP 276 (I think)and I talk about an incident that had occurred at the junior high here in town. That leads me down a hole that I ask the question, "why aren't we teaching our kids to talk to one another in a better way?"
EP 172- I ramble on about the happenings this month, how watching my daughter play against boys makes me very competitive as well as how well the members of our gym are kicking ass.
EPISODE 271 4-26-2023I chat about what I'd like to see happen and change in a lot of ways with our youth of today. Building better and stronger humans for the future is very important to me, and I discuss how I intend to do my part in ensuring the future is bright and strong.
EPISODE 269- We talk about how to think when you don't practice something and it's not going your way, do you play the blame game?
episode 268 is short and only a reminder that if you have a dream chase it, no matter the circumstances.
EP 267 I complain and explain about our latest visit to the hospital for an injury of our sons ankle. Enjoy!
EP 266- We talk about a great weekend for our kids and how it pushes us to keep going after "our why".
EP 265 Is all about turning off our brain and just doing the work, and then doing more work than what is asked inside the gym to accomplish the goal that you set for yourself.
Episode 264... we tell you where we were a year ago... and where we are now... and where we intend to be after that.
episode 263 and we chat about your goals, our events and how you should fire yourself and look at what you could do to get better to get re hired or just better overall!
EP 261- I talk about belief in yourself and the ability to "die trying" within a workout and how it can spread into your every day life for a chance to make yourself better in every way.
EP 259 we talk about our culture of MEF. What not to do when you walk into the facility, how to hold yourself and push yourself to a better and greater you.
EP 258 we chat about the changes at the gym, schedule wise and other items. We also chat about how to compete without being a jerk. We talk about making yourself better while using the spirit of competition can still live on.
Quick one on the ride home. We talk about doing what's important and the priority for you. Live the best life possible.
EP 255- We chat about the importance of goals and how they can be derailed fast, have a plan of attack and follow through.
EP 254 Is the last of 2022 podcasts for us. We talk about our lawsuit, it's over and we can move on with our lives and our minds can now focus on bigger and better things. We talk about our wishes and goals for 2023 and we hope you are ready to rock and roll with us!
EP 253- We chat about the importance of getting to a dark place when you move/workout. What's the point of saving any gas if there's always more to burn??? Get fucking going!
EP 252- We talk about our recent 5k event as well as what to do if someone tells you you aren't good enough, or you didn't make the team.
EP 250- We talk about what we haven't done. yet and how we will plan to be better and accomplish more in 2023.
Episode 249 is an episode that causes emotion. Suicide prevention is top priority in our family, if you or anyone you know needs help please call 988. Please know that you are loved and there are many people that would miss you.
today's podcast is a special release as we need to get the details out about how we're helping Wyatt as his tribe. We have a few new fundraiser opportunities if you'd like to help please listen and visit CREAM in Concord and Walnut Creek as they are donating 20% of sales for tomorrow and Wednesday to the family. We'd like to thank our good friends the Stites family who made this possilbe. We also have these opportunities: Meal train and donation link December 10th 9am 5k $20 participation fee all proceeds go direct to family. We are also printing shirts that you can purchase and the proceeds also go direct to the family. We appreciate everyone helping out the Enke family during this uncertain and scary time. Your help will never be forgotten and is very very much appreciated.
Episode 247 talks about having a bigger and positive impact with everyone you come into contact with each and every day. We talk about what it takes to get better at gy stuff but you can impliment it into everyday life as well.
EP 244- 5 topics, how to goal set, how to increase weight in a safe way, a daily stoic book verse and a few more! Enjoy.
EP 242 we ask you 3 questions.... if you're looking to be great at anything, they're pretty important questions.
This episode is specifically for a challenge we are doing with our fitness business/gym.
EPISODE 241- Buckle up because we ask you some hard hitting questions. If you decide to answer them honestly, and then make a plan to have an answer, you might just change your life drastically.
EPISODE 239 talks about the gorilla mindset and the brick by brick process that most people don't want to recognize they fail out contstantly.
EP 238 we talk about everything positive going on and how fitness can lead to you having a healthy hobby!
EPISODE 237 we get after what it is like to be sued (and more to come about that)but more importantly we talk about what it's like to be the person who keeps showing up day after day.
Episode 235 brings you an idea of looking inward and noticing that your faults and achievements could be because of you, and no one else. If you're willing to take ownership of things it could be the tide that turns your ship in the "better" direction.
EP 233 is a 2 part episode where I talk about what I'm noticing within our facility and what I enjoy the most about being a gym owner and coach of fitness. Enjoy!
Episode 232 I talk about the mental shift of hardship that can help you deal with obstacles and hard times.
Episode 231- we're 9 years into business ownership/development... and we've only scratched the surface!
EPISODE 230 Is with our son Julian who talks about his baseball season and how some of what he learned you can use in your daily life as well.
Today I tell you more about my old landlord and the issues that are hanging around.... and how I'm trying to control what I can control and nothing else.
Episode 227- We talk about our son's championship baseball season and how preparation can lead to greatness.
EP 224, I talk about my son's baseball season, and how to never be a coach to young kids. He had a tough season as far as stats go but you would never have known because of how much he just doesn't care, and we love him so much for it.
EP 223- We talk about the weeds of life and how you need to tend your garden routinely so they don't build up.
EPISODE 219 we follow up with what went down during last weeks episode and also how you should have a minimum requirement for everything that gives you joy and might be"hard" at times.
Today we talk about how we're raising kids. how kids need certain words spoken to them so they don't turn out like little assholes.
This episode we talk about an array of things, most importantly how we help each other at MEF it goes both ways.
This episode I talk about some personal struggle with depression I've had now for about 9 months. I also talk about obtaining and setting small goals to achieve your larger ones.
Another podcast up for this week! You can do whatever you put the effort into... never forget that!
We lay out the truth today about why people don't make progress with their fitness... and sometimes the truth can hurt!
Today's episode I start with a rant, please fast forward to the 9 minute mark to bypass my rant.
Here we go again... 2 part podcast today. Get stronger no matter fucking what- have faith in yourself, and remember why MEF exists. it is to serve you!
Another nameless title, just podcasting to podcast. Tell people you care, let people know what you mean to them, it might save their life.
No title to today's podcast. It just is, it's what I wanted to say and I have the freedom to do so. Moving forward you're gonna get a topic, I'll talk about it and you can take or leave the advice that I give. the real life experience/pain/hardship/achievement I'll let it out the only way I really know how to, honestly and straight forward.
EP 199- 1 more episode until we change things up... Today is our daughters 5th birthday.. we have a member in labor.. lots going on and today I do my best to let you know that time passes by... you might as well go for the shit that you want!
Episode 198... let's make everyone and every place we interact with better than we found it... add to your surroundings don't just take.
EP 197- Here we go again everyone! Today is about mindset and a reminder of my late great friend Laura Volk taught me and re-taught me recently while thinking about my personal life mixing in with business. Being something better than I wish/want to be to better myself and those around me.
EP 194- 2 parts to today. I apologize for being me the last 12 months, and we talk about mental fortitude in part 2.
EP 193- Let's get serious about how we should look at training and working out. The physical aspect of this is so important, the rest of your life avenues depend on it!
EP 191 is a recap of our getaway. Our first camping trip in our pop up trailer with our 3 kids and dog and how amazing it was!
EP 189, we are 11 episodes away from our structure changing but until that happens I'll talk until the wheels fall off. Enjoy this episode as I describe my day yesterday, how if you are someone who is always "negative" in conversation, change that, and if you are someone who is always talking to those negative people, end that relationship.
EP 188 I talk about a lot of different topics but they are all important in their own right.
EPISODE 187... we believe the time is coming soon that we end this "project" and switch gears with it.
Episode 185 is an emotional ride. We as a family recently lost a member and I describe what I hate missing out on most... telling someone how they impacted my life and Anthony impacted it for the better. I also talk about Laura, a member we lost 4 years ago and how she was a big part of our growth in the short amount of time that we knew one another. Tell those that you are close to how much they mean to you, don't let the time run out before you no longer have that opportunity.
Episode 179 and the wife and I sit down and chat again. We discuss how dumb covid protocols are at big box stores. We also discuss how to keep going and not sell yourself short.
Episode 176 coming in hot! we have 2 pieces to today's podcast. First discusses our future (after our lease is up in our current location) and our thoughts on what we intend to do and we want your feedback! The second portion is me and my yearly emotional reset. I ramble, I cry, it's a bit of everything, ENJOY.
Episode 176 coming in hot! we have 2 pieces to today's podcast. First discusses our future (after our lease is up in our current location) and our thoughts on what we intend to do and we want your feedback! The second portion is me and my yearly emotional reset. I ramble, I cry, it's a bit of everything, ENJOY.
Today we have 2 parts to the podcast. I recorded both alone, and I discuss how you should do what you want, and how it all really is "that easy".
Today we have 2 parts to the podcast. I recorded both alone, and I discuss how you should do what you want, and how it all really is "that easy".
Solo yet again, next week we hope to have both hosts back on. Enjoy this episode as we talk about training body parts and leaving your surrounding better than you found them.
Episode 163... 2 days left of 2020, are you just holding on or are you surging forward?
Episode 160... welcome to the new age of the podcast! We will be taking a new approach to this thing, more thought, better recording process.
Family isn't always blood. Surround yourself with those who bring you joy and make you a better you.
Today I speak about people leaving the gym and why I am bothered by it so much. I take it personally, people choose not to have me help them hits hard and makes business ownership difficult a lot of the time. We've been fed some information the past 8 months that has people scared still, and I am asking you to do one thing: look at this through my lens. The biggest take away from this podcast today is knowing if you are a member of MEF, I love you like family.
This is a compiled recorded podcast. 4 total recordings I kind of forgot what I had talked about and might repeat myself.
Episode 141 dives into our retirement plans. It's a nice switch up of gym talk and covid19 worries.
Today we talk about things non gym related. What I've done to occupy my mind during this shelter in place and my business being closed.
Episode 136 Today we tackle some tough issues, racism is a large part of the discussion today. How we had to discuss this with our 10 year old son. How we went to a peaceful protest in honor of George Floyd, and how we intend to kill racism.
I take a hike (literally) and talk...for a while... buckle up this one is my longest yet.
EP 127 CORONA VIRUS EPISODE 1...We are giving you our all and hope you are enjoying it!
EP 125 Has two parts to it. First part talks about the corona virus and it's effect on our town and business, second part is my hard reset. It was well overdue and I get a little emotional.
EP 122 goes off a little rant I posted the other day. Have the fortitude to pursue something even when others tell you you are crazy.
This is a one of a kind type release. I needed to rant, so here it goes.... If you are leaving our gym... let's chat, don't just run after getting the help we give.. we are asking this one thing from you besides your effort of course.
EP 121 we chat about how being a parent and kids playing sports can be hard sometimes. Also, we chat about my recent sickness (flu like) that hit me yesterday!
EP 119 2-5-2020 We go over what our in house competition is like, we also talk about our strength portion of class and what you all think of it. And lastly we chat about what we are here for, eachother, and building on another up. See you in the gym!
episode 117 we do our first product review with this podcast! let us know what you think.
eP 116.. Should you cut people out of your life that are holding you back? Let's start the discussion!
EP 111- This one is different, and we talk about another business locally that had some issues a few years ago and we were approached with some questions regarding their situation.
EPISODE 108! We are joined by coach Steve for this one, there is a bonus afterwards with some solo talking.
EP 101 TOPICS: Soccer coach trouble Injury prevention info Fun run info Our retention and our thoughts
EPISODE 100... I refer to a school that should be mentioned as Martinez Early intervention preschool not early child hood development. We look forward to the next 100 episodes!
On this track we get emotional and we get personal. If you aren't into either one of those, this one isn't recommended past the intro.
we put together some random recordings for this week. i liked just recording while on my drive home after something that gave me inspiration. hope you like this 4 part mini series. if you like it let us know!
we put together some random recordings for this week. i liked just recording while on my drive home after something that gave me inspiration. hope you like this 4 part mini series. if you like it let us know!
we put together some random recordings for this week. i liked just recording while on my drive home after something that gave me inspiration. hope you like this 4 part mini series. if you like it let us know!
we put together some random recordings for this week. i liked just recording while on my drive home after something that gave me inspiration. hope you like this 4 part mini series. if you like it let us know!
WE GOT INTERVIEWED!!!! JEANNIE AND MARK SIT US DOWN AND TALK ABOUT WHAT WE HAVE DONE AND HOW WE ACCOMPLISHED IT.....
Today we announce something we've been working for the past few months, and we're excited for our future!
Todays podcast is different. Not gym related, but school loan related and how maybe schooling isn't the right path for you in the conventional sense.
After training and then running a half marathon I reflect on what it was like during the race and where I think my training is going from here.
This week I was joined by one of our awesome athletes and great friend Brianna. She tells us the journey her and her family just went through with her son being born premature and the rough road she had the last stretch of her pregnancy. Enjoy!
We are joined today by two athletes for one of the longer podcast we've ever recorded for WW. Enjoy!
glad to be back on the WW, enjoy this as we rev up for the end of the year and goal setting for 2019!!
Lisa W joins me today and we chat about having a support system and how crucial it is not to just the gym aspect of life but to the life aspect of life! Thanks so much for tuning in, enjoy!
Will Decker former right fielder for the Martinez Clippers joins me in an impromptu podcast.
What is it that you may be lacking that is keeping you from your goals? If you are new to MEF we give you a little advice in this week's Wednesday Wisdom. Enjoy!
This week we are joined by the one and only, Tara. My wife of 9 years, we chatted about a few things, we hope you enjoy.
Quick description of what I went through this past week at a seminar/summit. More to come in the next few weeks about how and what I'm implementing!
We sit down this week with Mark E who tells us the backstory of the young man we helped raise money for recently. Osiel Mendoza's story is sad but uplifting at the same time. ALS is hard to deal with and comprehend and we hope this gives you a bit of an insight about Osiel and his battle with it.
another WW and today we talk about hearing and being told NO, and having the best reaction to it.
Setbacks are a part of life and of growth. I was recently told NO, which was the best thing I could ever hear.
Putting yourself through a hard reset can do wonders. Letting emotions out that you may hold back day after day can release a lot and help you proceed with the day/month/year!
Don't compete with anyone, it's you vs you. Use others strengths to push you to your best self.
New year, new mindset. Set those goals high and let's get planning to achieve everything we want to do this year, this lifetime.
Year's almost up, here is something we want you to take in the last few weeks and heading into 2018 with. Do what makes you happy!
Who we are, why we are who we are, and what our story/belief system is regarding strength and conditioning. Also what we aren't, and what our logo represents.
Short and sweet this week. Remember why you started, keep reminding yourself every day and move forward.
Michaela is our first ever guest on the podcast. Enjoy her journey with ups and downs, losing her mom this year and why she's back with us at the gym. Use her story to inspire you, enjoy!
This week we dive into what we are thankful for, what we want from a coaching perspective. Enjoy happy Thanksgiving.