STRONGSIDE PODCAST: Recent Episodes
Mitchel Black
Welcome to the STRONGSIDE Podcast! Our goal for this podcast is to easily and effectively communicate with STRONGSIDE members on events, tips, and all the fun-loving atmosphere that surrounds STRONGSIDE! *VISIT: www.the-strongside.com
The man, the myth, the LEGEND: Mitchel Black! He comes onto The Live Well Podcast with Bri Goodfellow as opens up about everything in his life that lead up to starting STRONGSIDE over 10 YEARS AGO! There's always a back story....and in this episode, you get to hear it all!
In this episode of The Live Well Podcast, Coach Brinley and Coach Bri recap their trail race in the Blue Ridge Mountains!
They go over the best and hardest parts of training, their mental and physical battles they conquered leading up to race day, and their love for the aid stations on the trail.
AND..... How Brinley did 11 miles with her SPECIAL GUEST đ
Prepare for lots of giggling and mindset perspectives in this one, folks!
In this episode, Bri Goodfellow sits with Emma Uvena and Kim Black - two fierce women who recently completed an IronMan TOGETHER!
In this episode, we dig into the physical and mental battles Emma and Kim endured as they raced for the finish line. The ladies also opened up about how important it was to endure the hours and hours of training with a friend. Someone there to keep you accountable - especially on the days where the mental battles were more challenging than the physical.
Who do you have in your corner? Who are you going to recruit as YOUR accountablity buddy?
Laura and Kat Maloof are the mother and daughter duo at STRONGSIDE Roswell! They sit down with Bri Goodfellow to chat about how their relationship has grown together in their pursuits of healthy living, WHY they do what they do, and discuss the thought provoking concept of nature vs nurture...
Are you living life in a hurry...?
Most of us are.
So how do we make sure we hit our goals while still living the life we want to live for the LONG-TERM?
Listen to the DO WELL CLIP to learn how to be intentional, habitual, and get yourself UN-STUCK if you're in a rut.
FULL EPISODE BELOW:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Oox4lQGRSIEEv7CYGeiFS?si=526aab65b19f4fc2
Bri Goodfellow sits with Lindsey and Alex Castiglione, the founders of the non-profit organization, Barbells for Bullies! In this episode, Alex and Lindsey open up about HOW and WHY they started this non-profit organization - which is to raise money and awareness for ALL rescue dogs, with a specific emphasis on bully breed friendly organizations.
How do they do this?
BY HOSTING FITNESS COMPETITIONS!
Intro to....
THE PITNESS AT THE MILL COMPETITION - POWERED BY STRONGSIDE!
That's right! STRONGSIDE has written all of the workouts for this event, and whether youâre compete, volunteer, or simply spectate: This event is going to be EPIC for a CAUSE!
Want to participate in the PITNESS AT THE MILL competition?
Use the link below!
https://www.barbellsforbullies.org/pitnessatthemill
Want to learn more about Barbells for Bullies and how you can get involved with their mission?
Use the link below!
https://www.barbellsforbullies.org/
In this episode, Bri Goodfellow sits with STRONGSIDE Roswell member, Colin Nickerson, to chat about the life lessons he has learned throughout his journey of being an overweight kid, to an accomplished athlete, to an active father, husband, and working professional.
Colin and Bri go into depth on around the key elements of achieving, AND failing, at your goals. Through this conversation, they discover that there is ONE SPECIAL ACTION that you can apply to your habits each day to put you miles closer to your ideal life, and highest potential.
Lots of bombs were dropped in this episode! If you want a bit of inspiration for your day - START WITH THIS EPISODE!
Are you an "All-or-Nothing" professional?
Robyn Coggins was one, too....
Listen to Robyn's advice in this "DO WELL CLIP" on how she learned to become a CONSISTENCY QUEEN.
Gone are the days of being SICK AND TIRED of feeling SICK AND TIRED!!! Here are the days of taking control one step at a time!
LISTEN TO THE FULL LENGTH EPISODE HERE:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/42Zt9ger272rV4bkgP0s54?si=c62763c9adbd4022
In this episode, Bri Goodfellow sits down with the owners of Downtown Woodstock's very own EDEN! Chris and Stephanie Beck are a husband and wife team that have a passion for serving others through the beauty and magic of flavorful nutrition!
Chris and Stephanie dive into:
⢠Their experiences of working towards healing their bodies with whole, real foods
(Even which recipes came straight from their own home kitchen! đ)
⢠The journey of serving others who are looking for resources to live healthier lives
⢠Creating a brick and mortar place that invites everyone and anyone to walk in and feel at home
We are so excited to now have our own STRONGSIDE SMOOTHIE up on their menu!
Listen to their podcast below + go enjoy your very own STRONGSIDE SMOOTHIE in their shop!
In this episode, Bri Goodfellow chats with Woodstock member, Robyn Coggins, about her journey through life that reflects progress, hope, and compassion towards herself, and for others.
Robyn opens up about:
⢠How to measure progress away from the scale
⢠The smallest HABIT HACK that changed her entire routine that resulted in more energy and drive.
⢠What she would say to younger Robyn who had just been arrested for the 4th time and went through Narcotics Anonymous.
⢠The advice she would give to anyone that is struggling to gain traction in their health journey
You wonât want to miss this one! Listen below!
In the episode, Bri Goodfellow chats with STRONGSIDE Canton member, Liz Walden.
If youâre a parent, a partner, someone who is, or cares for, a person that is struggling to find their way back to themselves - LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!
Liz Walden dives into how, while being a working mom of 3, got to a pivotal point in her life. She needed to find something that was for her, and only for her.
She needed something to build a strong mind, and strong body again.
Liz gets raw and personal about how after growing up active and always moving - that all stopped after having babies, the workforce strain through 2020âs COVID, and hitting complete burnout. Mentally, this took a big toll.
After finding STRONGSIDE, Liz talks about how the road she decided to take through consistency, community, and compassion for strength is helping her find her way back to becoming ânaturally herselfâ (outside of only just being a mom and a partner,) again!
In this episode, Bri Goodfellow chats with RuthAnne Wyble about how you have to have the "Gotta Wanna" to survive in this life! As Bri digs into RuthAnne's mindset, one can really begin to understand this "Gotta Wanna" mentality....
After 3 major surgeries, being diagnosed with 2 autoimmune diseases, and being told by her doctor she will be in a wheelchair in a few years - RuthAnne still gets up out of bed every day and shows up to her STRONGSIDE class at 5:15 AM....All because she has learned to have the, "Gotta Wanna."
If you want to be inspired and learn how to work around your obstacles - listen to this podcast!
In this episode, Bri Goodfellow chats with STRONGSIDE Coach, Jodi Rogoff!
Together, they talked about how Jodi chose to power her way into a new coaching career at age 54! After 19 years of being a very dedicated, hands-on mom, and a recent year full of facing fears outside of her comfort zone...Jodi realized she needed to pursue her passion of empowering other people to be the best they can be! And she dived right in!
In this episode, Bri Goodfellow chats with Amanda and David Smith. They both are STRONGSIDE Woodstock members that just completed their first Half Iron Man: hand-in-hand, step-by-step, they crossed the finish line together.
Not only did they talk about the fears and struggles (like not being able to swim...) that they went through during their training, but they also talk about how their community is what helped push them to succeed and conquer this challenge. From advice about the details on race day, to babysitting fill-ins for their kiddos - their community was there to support them.
Amanda and David also dive into how important it was for them to show their kids that they DO struggle, they CAN face fears/challenges, and they WILL work hard towards whatever they put their minds to.
Bri Goodfellow sits down with STRONGSIDE Coach and newly IIN graduate, Samya (Sam) Osman!
After recently graduated from the Institute from Integrative Nutrition, Sam's life has completely changed with a new sense of inspiration around not just "nutritious food," but also a nutritious LIFE! Sam brings light to what we are exposed to on a daily basis, how it effects us on shocking levels, and and how she likes to try and guide her own children towards better choices.
Together, Sam and Bri talk about how the food on our plates are secondary, and our PRIMARY food is what truly makes us healthy: physical activity, relationships, finances, spirituality, education, work, and MORE.
Bri Goodfellow chats with STRONGSIDE Roswell membe,r Barry Zipp!
Together, they dive into Barry's athletic history as a swimmer since he was a child, to today where he swims MILES in open-water races with people from around the world! Which is not only physically challenging, but mentally challenging as well.Â
While Barry has always been an endurance athlete, coming to STRONGSIDE and doing functional fitness was BRAND NEW for him at age 63.
However, Barry talks about how he is always eager to challenge himself and to give anything a try when he walks through the STRONGSIDE doors- because you can always start exactly where you are with no judgement.Â
In this episode, Bri Goodfellow sits down with athlete, coach, Club Manager, and published author (đ¤Ż) Nate Velazquez!
They dive into Nate's recent experience in running the RAGNAR race (200ish miles.... with his team...AT MIDNIGHT..... WITH "CRITTERS"?!)
How coaches need coaches, too
Nate's participation in writing and publishing an article while getting his exercise science degree from KSU,
And how he helps coach his members and clients to become OBSESSED with their goals - but in the healthiest of ways for success!
Bri Goodfellow chats with STRONGSIDE Roswell member, Stacey Geer, about her prep work and fundraising for her epic climb  to  Mt Kilimanjaro on June 5th! She is proof that anyone CAN do hard things at any time in their life! AND HAVE FUN WHILE DOING IT!
She and a group of 11 other amazing women are fundraising for the Be the Match foundation.  The money they raise will add new potential life-saving donors to the Be The Match RegistryÂŽ, provide financial assistance to remove financial barriers to transplant for patients and fund groundbreaking research.  If youâd like to donate towards their fundraiser, use the link below! Â
https://wesavelives.bethematch.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=9507&language=en&referrer=mf%3A9507%3Ayou-copy
Bri Goodfellow chats with new STRONGSIDE Roswell Coach, Cheri James! Cheri talks about how she has lived all over the country, her coaching background (fitness and nutrition), and even dives into her extreme battle with Lyme Disease, and how she still continues to fight and show up for herself each and every day by moving well and fueling well.
Bri Goodfellow chats with Jermaine Johnson about his mindset behind doing the uncomfortable and the unbelievable....
100 mile race = DONE
120 mile race = DONE
And the fitness ain't stopping...
â When going through hell, why stop?
â This too shall pass
â If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
Bri Goodfellow chats with Coach Stephens Valencia where we talk about:
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The lessons of choosing family, especially coming out of COVID
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Working 40 HOURS A WEEK at 16 years old
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The military, being deployed while starting a family.
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Finding CrossFit, and recognizing the desire to help make people better
EPISODE 79: THE KING KONG OF WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS
In this episode of THE LIVE WELL PODCAST, Bri Goodfellow and Mitchel Black dig into conversation about THE KING KONG OF WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS that will soon flood the market! It's being made to help millions of people, but what could happen down the road...? đ¤
https://the-strongside.mykajabi.com/7-day-trial
Bri Goodfellow and Mitchel Black go over the BIG THINGS happening in the month of APRIL 2023 at STRONGSIDE!
Bri Goodfellow chats with one of our newest coaches, but longtime STRONGSIDE member, ELIZABETH TILLMAN!
Elizabeth is a remarkable woman and talented coach who never backs down from a challenge - in the gym, in school, and in her profession(s)!
She has seen STRONGSIDE grow over the last 5 years as a member, and now she takes the floor as an unstoppable coach with a passion for helping people get stronger and realize their potential!
In this podcast you can hear more about how Elizabeth has gained so much strength and skill as an athlete, but also strength and skill as a leader and teacher.
Bri Goodfellow sits down with STRONGSIDE Canton member, David Solomon!
This man is a LEGEND! An extraordinary human who continues to push himself to see what he is capable of.Â
David has a story so many can relate to:
Lived an unhealthy lifestyle for a long time
Would workout and extreme diet - only to either injure himself or fall off, and gain all his weight back...and then some!
Until one day he decided, not anymore.Â
He shares his story, motivations, and honest heart!Â
WWW.THE-STRONGSIDE.COM
Bri Goodfellow has Mitchel Black on as a guest to talk all things being introduced at STRONGSIDE in MARCH!
-Programming / NEW RPE Chart!
-The Shamrock Showdown
-The BASELINE Challenge! 60 Day habit challenge to help you RESET!
WWW.THE-STRONGSIDE.COM
On this week's episode of The Live Well Podcast, Bri Goodfellow talk with Chris about his current nutrition plan! Chris is honest about his goals, and how he has had to re-frame his daily habits to start reaching them...even if the habits he had were ones he held close to the chest. Habits that maybe you use to "unwind" may not be setting you up to succeed the next day.
This episode is honest and inspiring to start focussing on what habits are truly FUELING YOU in your daily life, and how to start taking action towards them.
www.the-strongside.com
In this episode, Bri Goodfellow brings on her husband and STRONGSIDE member, Zach Goodfellow!Â
They talk about their relationship to discomfort and how using it the right way can lead to amazing growth and make one aware of what they are truly capable of, how Health is a VEHICLE towards your goals (not a destination), and how to dial in on the person you want to be through your daily life habits.Â
www.the-strongside.com
In this episode of The LIVE WELL Podcast, Bri Goodfellow speaks with Matt Fisher about the day he was diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disease at the doctor's office, and then on his way home he passed a STRONGSIDE....pulled over, walked in, took his first class - ALL IN THE SAME DAY - and how his norm just evolved into a LIFE CHANGING journey ever since.
A journey that lead him to:
-Coming OFF of his thyroid medication by the recommendation of his doctor
-Losing over 30lbs in body fat and gaining 14 lbs of muscle
-Re-wiring his brain to being a person he never knew before. Â
-Gaining a community that he now describes as "medicinal"
FULL INTERVIEW WITH MITCHEL BLACK FROM CHEROKEE BUSINESS RADIO
Mitchel Black had the pleasure of being asked to come onto Cherokee Business Radio to talk about STRONGSIDE:
-HOW the company started
-WHERE the company went (especially during COVID)
-WHAT the company is doing now!
Give this episode a listen to get the deep back story on HOW the STRONGSIDE mission all started!
www.the-strongside.com
Melissa Biehl is a LONG TIME STRONGSIDE Member! And since the beginning of STRONGSIDE, Melissa has developed into an AMAZING athlete. All while being a busy mom and wife to her beautiful family.Â
Melissa is one of those women that proves just how BEAUTIFUL it is to be STRONG: mentally and physically. She is living proof that you can start at ANY TIME in your life. It IS possible to completely change your lifestyle, your mind, and body at any age. It just requires you to "choose your hard!"
Bri Goodfellow chats with Erik Refvik, STRONGSIDE's Club Manager at the Johns Creek location, about how he leads, sets goals, and practices what he preaches! A true coach, through-and-through, in working towards making his community better than he found it, and determining if your goals are extrinsic or intrinsic - what will you hold onto for the long-term?
Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season...?! Have anxiety around all of comfort foods and holiday parties when it comes to your goals?! Well....Welcome to STRONGSIDE's BROCCOLI HUDDLE by the Nutrition Coaches!Â
For this week's podcast, you get an insight into the weekly Zoom Call (Coined Broccoli Huddle) with Coach Bri, Coach Jenny, and Coach Brinley! This time, they discussed and shared their favorite advice and tips they give their clients (or themselves) when it comes to indulging and enjoying during the holiday season!
WWW.THE-STRONGSIDE.COM
In this episode, Bri Goodfellow chats with Emma Uvena about her inspiring journey of training and completing a Half Iron Man after listening to Geoff Coggin's Podcast Episode (Episode 49), and how she is about to begin training for her Full Iron Man in the coming year.Â
Through this training with a few other members in our STRONGSIDE community, Emma has learned what she is capable of, how to stop allowing her past narrative of "I can't," and "I'll never," control her potential.Â
Emma gives a beautiful analogy to how to stop riding the breaks, fly down the hill, and finally be introduced to your Higher Self.Â
This week, Bri Goodfellow has guest, Woodstock's Club Manager and Coach, Chris Kievit!
Chris and Bri dive into talking about not only the popular topic of discipline vs motivation, they also dive deeper into:Â
How they find the little wins of each day.Â
How to create the catalyst of an upward spiral, vs a downward spiral.Â
What really is the definition of discipline?Â
And what does it look like OUTSIDE of the gym? Everyone seems to only talk about it when talking about exercising and healthy eating...but where else does it matter in life?Â
www.the-strongside.com
AISLE PILE DUO GOES FROM YOUTUBE TO THE PODCAST!
STRONGSIDE Nutrition Coaches, Bri Goodfellow and Brinley Norman, talk about the origin of Aisle Pile - their Youtube series that goes over simple ways to read nutrition labels, what to look for in the store, and how to make STRONGER choices in the grocery store.Â
They also dive into BRINLEY'S background! Brinley is our Canton nutrition coach and has a beautiful story as to why she became a personal training coach, why she joined the STRONGSIDE marketing team, and ultimately then, a STRONGSIDE nutrition coach!Â
And of course - miscellaneous shenanigans đÂ
Check out one of their latest Aisle Pile episodes on our Youtube channel HERE
In this episode of STRONGSIDE's LIVE WELL podcast,Â
Head of Nutrition, Bri Goodfellow, and STRONGSIDE Founder, Mitchel Black, talk about the other side of the coin when it comes to training....
Are you over training? Or are you under eating and poorly recovering?Â
Because here's the deal....one can only train as well as one can recover.Â
Bri and Mitchel talk about what recovery looks like outside of training, everywhere from immediately after working out, to the rest of the 23 hours in your day.Â
Bri Goodfellow & Mitchel Black talk about the Wild West of Health & Fitness that has no sheriff...Â
Conversations about being sued if you teach someone how to do an air squat, all the way to not needing any sort of certification to open a gym....Â
Movement is medicine, which means there is malpractice.Â
When everyone claims to have all the right answers - when digging through all of the opinions, noise, beliefs, and disbeliefs about the lifestyle habits towards WELLNESS...How do you find the right answer for YOU? How do you make sure that you are empowered to make the right decisions for YOUR health?Â
www.the-strongside.com
Bri Goodfellow and Mitchel Black cover everything from:Â
- The definition comparisons of CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE vs FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE vs INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
- FUNCTIONALITY in fitness
- Doing the things that aren't fun and flashy, but make all the difference
- How do we STAY healthy, PREVENT illness, and THRIVE in life... rather than just simply SURVIVE
www.the-strongside.com
In this podcast, Bri Goodfellow chats with two amazing Food Scientists from our very own STRONGSIDE community! Lauren and Elizabeth are scientists in the food industry where they know the ins and outs of what all those ingredients mean on the front and back of your food labels, they watch and work with FDA audits of food processing companies, and give us some insight on what ingredients (and brands) to take with a grain of salt....aaand which ones you could probably stand to moderate in your daily diet....(hint: sugar substitutes...)
You won't want to miss this one!!!
Coach Bri and Coach Mitchel chat in depth about the incredible world and impact of one's gut health, the difference between nutrition/holistic coaching and diet templates, and their own personal backgrounds of how they came from unhealthy relationships with food to now coaching people on how to Move WELL, Fuel WELL, and therefore, Live WELL!Â
Bri Goodfellow and Mitchel Black chat about STRONGSIDE's new BRAND rollout of Move Well, Fuel Well, Live Well. What these phrases mean, and how the recipe of those three equal the pursuit of WELLNESS. Through exercise programming, nutrition, community, and education - STRONGSIDE is dedicated to being a place where one can find their own "STRONG SIDE" physically, mentally, and spiritually.Â
Through this new mantra, Mitchel and Bri also briefly discuss the recent survey sent out to all of STRONGSIDE's members. They have been reviewed, listened to, and action is taking place to improve the services the STRONGSIDE's team provides! Always growing in all ways!
Meet Coach ZACH MASON! He is one of our newest coaches and our new Club Manager at our Johns Creek location!
Zach chats with Bri Goodfellow about his passion for coaching and about his wide array of interests! Going from working in EMS with no exercise background at all to getting his L1 certification and owning his own functional fitness gym with his husband he found so much purpose and passion in working with people towards preventative lifestyles. Prior to that, he majored in cartography in college and worked in a rare book store?!? All of which still lead him to one thing: not all things are as they seem, and there are always opportunities in life ahead of you. All you have to do is take a step forward.Â
Go visit him at our Johns Creek location for a class on your FREE 7-Day Pass!
www.the-strongside.com
In this episode of the STRONGSIDE Podcast, Coach Bri and amazing STRONGSIDE Member, Amber Christoferson, dive into the MINDSET around the beginning, middle, and end of challenges like 75 HARD. Amber speaks on how the new habits she was challenged in creating (and kicking) opened her mind and perspective up to sustainable lifestyle habits, goals, and PURPOSE she never saw coming...
It's about choosing YOU, even when it's inconvenient, and even when the whole world may be pulling you elsewhere.Â
STRONGSIDE'S 60STRONG begins August 22nd, where you get 4 opportunities (buckets), every day for 60 days, to dedicated time towards YOU and YOUR health, wellness, and self development. And rather than it being viewed as a challenge, we encourage you to view it as a privilege. Because you GET to take action towards your own health - you don't HAVE to.Â
Let's get after it, TEAM! Let's put that mental bully in a corner, carve out dedicated time to our own health, and take action towards what all that life has to offer us.Â
In this episode of the STRONGSIDE PODCAST, your host is COACH BRI with one of our amazing members, LINDSEY HEDLUND! (Again!)
They chat about women being EMPOWERED and finding CONFIDENCE through the art of being able to defend themselves for when life does not go as planned...we would rather be prepared and have to use these skills of self defense, than be unprepared and wish we had them...
Ladies, moms, sisters, wives, friends: You are WORTH THE FIGHT!
Thankfully, Lindsey Hedlund is starting to teach her amazing and highly rated self defense program at STRONGSIDE WOODSTOCK!
This program is 12-weeks long, taught by highly qualified women (one of them being one of our very own members, Lindsey Hedlund!), and blends the two martial arts that are widely accepted as the most effective for self-defense: BJJ and Krav Maga. And most importantly - it is a way to feel CONFIDENT and EMPOWERED so you can always defend yourself.
This is going to be awesome AND IT STARTS AUGUST 7TH!
No experience required and all fitness levels welcome!
There are limited spots available and spaces will fill up fast, so donât wait!
**12 weeks long: Aug 7 - Oct 23
1 class a week
Saturdays 1:30 - 3:00 PM**
STRONGSIDE WOODSTOCK
No experience needed, any fitness level welcome
STRONGSIDE members $225 for the 12 weeks
Non STRONGSIDE members: $299 for the 12 weeks
If you're interested and want more info:
Contact Lindsey Hedlund ASAP!
423-506-6831
Get to know Coach Steph! Coach Steph is our Club Manager of our Canton location, and she is a POWERHOUSE of knowledge, experience, and passion for the training world.Â
Mitchel and Steph talk about Steph's sports and education background, where she started in getting experience, the personal side of personal training, and her move into group fitness.Â
Go take her classes or inquire about personal training! Email her at: stephanie@the-strongside.com
www.the-strongside.com
We can't wait to have Coach Chris as a part of the team! Coach Mitchel and Coach Chris chat over Facebook LIVE about what is to come with his future at STRONGSIDE!Â
Another awesome episode on the podcast!
Coach Mitchel and Coach Desta chat together about Desta's history and background in the fitness world over the last 10 years, and they cover topics of:
⢠Marathon Training vs Fitness Training
⢠Eating Disorders
⢠Heart Rate Monitors & Data for TrainingÂ
So much info packed into one episode!Â
We are so grateful to have Desta as a part of our team- her honesty and vulnerability is so appreciated, and it's one of the reasons she is such an awesome coach!Â
Coach Mitchel Black goes over how STRONGSIDE is shifting their programming in the SS60 and SS45 classes....with DUMBBELL options to replace the barbell, moving around how we use our time in class, and more! Â Â Also - don't forget about the SPRING BREAK GUIDE that has 7 bodyweight workouts written by our COACHES, and then a whole bunch of tips and hacks for when you are enjoying alcohol on vacation! (Avoid those hangovers while still have a great time đ ) Â
DOWNLOAD IT HEREÂ
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https://mailchi.mp/d37ecffbd562/ss-travel-survival-guide?fbclid=IwAR3M4ObB1PS6_RMhqeXV9KnKO1YutOnCTWilCn7djtWsCxziKq6j9PGNRGo
Coach Mitchel and Anthony spoke about Anthony's journey of battling drugs, alcohol, and 5 arrests to go from rock bottom to helping others đ
Anthony is now celebrating 1 year of being drug and alcohol free, and overcoming the adversity of a troubled childhood.Â
By taking ownership of your actions and understanding that you are in control of your own life - you can completely change the trajectory of your life's journey.
What an incredible story...Â
Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring us, Anthony! We are so grateful to know we have members like you in our community that are so dedicated to growth! đÂ
Coach Mitchel and Matt spoke in depth about how powerlifting (he's a 5x national champ! đą) shaped his mindset and attitude. And they spoke about how critical it is to focus on strength as you age. đŞ
What an inspirational guy! We are so grateful to have Matt as a part of our community!
Geoff Coggins is a longtime STRONGSIDE member that chats with Coach Mitchel about his journey to getting clean off of drugs, bettering his health, training for and completing an Ironman, starting a business, and giving back...
Truly such an inspirational human! We are so grateful to have him as a part of our community.Â
Coach Jenny chats with Coach Mitchel about her health journey through losing over 100 lbs and how she found her passion and desire for coaching! Such an incredibly inspiring story! We are so grateful to have her as a part of our STRONGSIDE team!
In this episode, Coach Mitchel chats with one of our AMAZING members, Rene Eder!Â
Full time yogi of 23 years, and PUBLISHED AUTHOR, Rene gives us so much insight on her yoga practice, how she certifies and teaches yoga to other instructors, actual LESSONS in yoga, and really goes in on how yoga, like fitness, is an equalizer.Â
It brings all of us, no matter who we are and have going on, to common ground through love and expression.
Truly such a beautiful episode! You won't want to miss this one!
Visit her website at đyogawithrene.com
And you can find her book, "Yoga Your Life" on Amazon!
Coach Mitchel and Coach Bri talk about how to approach exercise after having COVID, and they dive into how mastering our small HABITS each day will lead us to success in our goals.
Link to Habit Challenge:
https://the-strongside.my.canva.site
TEXT: HABITS22 to
+1 (470) 450-3309
for the 30 days of tip and advice support from Coach Bri
Coach Mitchel, Coach Nate, and Coach Bri chat about their own personal goals, and discuss the what, how, and WHY they keep moving towards them each day.Â
đĽ BOOM! Welcome to the 4 categories of workouts for STRONGSIDE workouts! Â
â We make it simple and user friendly to show up for a great workout! Â We break down how we program, how our session plans work, and how YOU can have the best experience!
⊠www.the-strongside.com
WOW! STRONGSIDE Athletes Coach Mitchel and Kim Black took on a full IRONMAN and they have a great story! This 2.4mi Swim, 116mi Bike, and 26.2mi run is the most challenging single day endurance event and they did it together!
Using the training provided at STRONGSIDE and a solid mindset they both achieved their goals. Tune in as they share their story from the day. Way to go, TEAM!
⊠www.the-strongside.comÂ
Stress/Sleep + Proper Diet + Active Lifestyle = Wellness
STRONGSIDE Wellness Coach, Brianna Goodfellow is on a mission to help STRONGSIDE bring Wellness to our members. Wellness is composed of 3 pillars and our mission is to bring you solutions to to the problems you may be having so we can make WELLNESS easier for you!
www.the-strongside.com
brianna@the-strongside.com
From Mitchel Black:
⊠WowâŚ.I canât believe it, but itâs true. Iâve taught 40,000 classes over my career. This ranges from weight loss classes, Boot Camp, training clients, spin classes, functional fitness, you name it!
⊠Over the course of 40,000 classes I have learned a lot of very valuable lessons. I have messed up a bunch and it has all taught me so many lessons in life and in business.
⊠Everything I have learned has been though a story or experience. I want to share as many stories as I can with you! Whether you in the fitness field or just in your every day life, this information shared will help, I promise!
⊠Tune in ask questions if you want and I will share so many great stories with you!
â www.the-strongside.com
August is National Wellness Month and we are kicking it off with a BANG! Taking care of yourself goes deeper than just exercise or eating a salad every day. Part of your health is how you feel. Dr. Andrew is a Chiropractor and STRONGSIDE member, in this episode we are going to give into how to align your body so you can feel great and get wonderful results.
Letâs LIVE BETTER, TEAM!
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This week we have STRONGSIDE Athlete Lindsey Hedlund on the show and it will be a round house kick of good information! Lindsey is a Blue belt in BJJ and she teaches women's self defense, she even did a class for our STRONGSIDE ladies!
Jiu Jitsu has empowered Lindsey to empower others. Her story is amazing and she will share the journey of overcoming self doubt, limitations, and taking complete control of the goals you want to achieve.
Letâs rock and roll!
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Coach Kayleigh has been ROCKING some great classes at STRONGSIDE over the past few months! Her degree in Exercise Science, several certifications, and lengthly experience show exquisitely in every class. Kayleigh sits down with Mitchel to chat about coaching, Kyleighs background, and all the awesomeness sheâs doing inside and gym and outside go the gym. Letâs get to know Coach Kayleigh!
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Join us as we sit down with STRONGSIDE Nutrition Coach, Brianna Goodfellow! We will dive into Briâs history, her story, and what sheâs building for the STRONGSIDE Nutrition Coaching Program and the amazing things we have coming your way!
We will talk about the Metabolic Profile we are launching, 1:1 nutrition coaching and everything in-between! This is a podcast you will not want to miss, letâs rock it, TEAM!
CONTACT BRI: brianna@the-strongside.comÂ
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Our needs vary in degree, not kind. Everyone needs to move, itâs only to the degree in which you move that may vary. In this episode, Coach Mitchel talk about muscle soreness, moving for functionality and how good movement is for you! Tune in and letâs get to moving!
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Becky is BACK! By popular demand, we have our first repeat guest on The STRONGSIDE Podcast and Mrs. Becky is on FIRE! Becky is a long time STRONGSIDE member and just a wonderful person from the inside out!
Becky shares her perspective on life, her mindset and her advice on accepting responsibility and ownership in your life. Settle in and letâs rock!
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How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything!
Youâve probably heard this a ton but itâs still very true. How you push in your life is probably how youâll push in the gym and humility is a concept to carry into all areas of your life. Christian will talk about his focus, his mindset, his #1 concept of work hard, and donât worryâŚthere will be a lot of jokes! haha. This will be a great conversation and a lot of fun - but we can all learn a lot from this entrepreneur.
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Coach Mitchel breaks down 3 key concepts to help your nutrition stay on track!
1.) Adequate Protein Intake
2.) Snacking Options
3.) Late Night Treats
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Not only is endurance important but there are 2 types of endurance! Muscular endurance and cardiovascular endurance. Coach Mitchel breaks down the difference, he tells you how to start and how our coaches work with you to develop baseline endurance so you can enjoy your workouts!
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This weeks podcast is awesome! The STRONGSIDE boys take over the podcast to talk about the mythes of fitness, stigmas places on males, and just some funny jokes and stories! Letâs have a great time as the boys share their thoughts.
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Itâs time for the STRONGSIDE Ladies Takeover! Ashley Lord and Kayleigh Saxon jump on the podcast to give a female perspective to body image, nutrition, exercise clothing and everything you ladies find important! Letâs listen and in have a rocking good time!
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Tune into this weeks PODCAST For An AMAZING SHOW! STRONGSIDE Athlete Adam Feder talks about his journey. Adam was fed up with his weight, he started a journey of walking to get more fit, which led to running and then led to running a 100mile race!! WOW!! - - The entire way, he kept a few key concepts in his mind and kept saying âEffort Over Everythingâ
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Mitchel has a few, very simple business and life practices and #1 is âSHOW UPâ - there is so much that can be won by the effort you put it. Mitchel is quoted saying âthere is someone out there who is doing better than you and is less qualified/talented than you simply because they decided not to give up.â - - - Buckle up for this motivating ride so you can understand how much effort you need to put into your goals.
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Itâs time to buckle up and get ready for an AMAZING episode! Lisa is a long time, AMAZING member of STRONGSIDE. Lisa, her husband Charlie and one of their sons, Dylan are STRONGSIDE members and we love them!
Lisaâs son, Dylan has epilepsy and her mentality is âno excuses allowedâ when it comes to how they adjust it with their family. Lisa has a wonderful story that you will want to hear. Lisa is filled with unconditional love and passion - it will shine bright in this episode and you will truly enjoy it! Letâs rock it!
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In this episode we are discussing mindset and setting yourself up for success! How you see yourself, how you practice visionary exercises and pushing yourself in your mind will get you to your next level. Too often we create our own crutches and excuses. If you dig deep and have a real talk with yourself, youâll find that all you needed was a positive mindset to get you to your goals.
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From Mitchel Black:
STRONGSIDE was a lot different before I met my wife, Kim. It lacked vision, motivation, and determination from me. I was living the bachelor life, eating cereal off of plate with a fork
. Kim came in, held me accountable, and whipped me into a better human. She takes literally ZERO of my excuses.
I love the quote âIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.â - - It takes a couple to power each other, push each other, and bring out the best in each other.
Kim has improved, changed, and motivated my life for the better. STRONGSIDE is more than just a gym, STRONGSIDE is about giving people a place for them to grow personally, because if we are not good, we cannot help others become good.
Building relationships is a critical piece of growing as a person and commotion to dominating your life.
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We are rocking and rolling with Coach Karri this week! Karri is not only STRONGSIDEâs longest tenured coach but she also has developed the STRONGSIDE Legends program for 55+ and she has built it from the ground up. Itâs been wonderful to watch Karri grow as a coach and help build the STRONGSIDE programs!
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The Power Of Positivity is a very real and powerful thing. Being positive is not about being in denial to hard things. Itâs about having faith and belief that you can push through and find a way.
Celynda has been a wonderful STRONGSIDE member for several years and she is a power house in the gym, business, and her personal life. Celynda has been though her fair share of challenges but I have never heard her talk down, be negative or spend any time on anything other than finding solutions.
We are going to dive into Celyndaâs story, her mindset on posativity/solutions, and what sheâs done this past year. Itâs going to be a great episode and highly motivating!
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Letâs get to know Coach Nate! In this episode we sit down with our newest STRONGSIDE Coach, Nate (Nate Dog) and we get to know what heâs all about! Nate loves to help people and he has a burning passion to work with others. Nate brings a lot of knowledge and higher energy to the STRONGSIDE team. We think youâre going to LOVE this interview!
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Tune in this week to Episode #20 of The STRONGSIDE Podcast! Coach Mitchel sits down with STRONGSIDE Athlete Eddy Perez! Eddy is the founder of Equity Prime Mortgage, which is has 500 employees and Eddy sits on board the Mortgage Bankers Association.
This we talk about leadership and Empowering People More. Eddy will talk about what he does mentally and physically to be the best he can be. Eddy believes in leading from the front and showing the way. With that, he believes in exercise daily and challenging himself mentally with books. The #1 focus for his company is âEmpower People Moreâ - this is guaranteed to be a great conversation and we can all learn a lot!
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Many wonder âhow does she do it?! At 60yrs old, Becky, her husband Ron and most of her family (+ grandkids) train at STRONGSIDE and youâll likely find Becky doing things that most people 1/2 her are struggle to do, itâs amazing! Becky says that throughout life she has learned some hard and BLUNT truths that help her stay focused and determined as life progresses.
In this episode, Becky shares her truths on what living fit and health means!
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Boom! This is a great one! In this episode, we sit down with STRONGSIDE Coach, Alex Mallard as she shares her story of weight loss, physical improvement and nutrition guidance. Alex started an IG page & newsletter called POWER CLEAN EATS to share her story and guide others. Alex has brought so many wonderful things to STRONGSIDE and all of the members, she is so excited to share her story with you!
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The man, the myth, the STRONGSIDE legend! Mat Burden joins this weeks podcast to discuss his 4 year streak of 100 burpees every single day! We discuss mental toughness, commitment, and what it takes to achieve your goals! We hope you enjoy the show!!
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In this episode, Mitchel talks about everything that STRONGSIDE is an is not. STRONGSIDE is itâs own brand, we offer a fitness program for general population and we are built on our community.
STRONGSIDE is quite unique in how we offer a program for everyone!
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We are all trying to get ready and dedicated for 2021, but the question is, how do we do it? Coach Mitchel breaks for the 6 important parts to get and stay motivated for 2021! With this information, you will be set up for success this year.
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This week on THE STRONGSIDE PODCAST, Mitchel sitâs down with STRONGSIDE Team Member Izzy Robey as she has created an ISTAGRAM and following with âFitness With IZZâ - this 17yr old is dominating her space! Izzy is on a mission to share the power of positivity and bring advice and motivation to everyone who is looking for guidance in health and healthy living. You will be fired up after listening to Izzy!
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**IZZYS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fitness.with.izz/Â
Join us as Mitchel sits down with 3 STRONGSIDE athletes who are in the medical field to talk about how fitness and and taking care of yourself builds a hedge against sickness. When youâre sick, it is easier to get sick so the trick is to stay healthy for as long as possible. In this episode, we discuss preventative measures and notable measure to help you live fit, healthy, and avoid sickness.
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Letâs rock and roll with The STRONGSIDE Interns in Episode #11 of THE STRONGSIDE PODCAST! We have 2 wonderful interns completing an 8 week course to become coaches at STRONGSIDE. Get to know Ashley and Melissa as they share their experience so far. Letâs keep rising the tides and get better, together!
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**Tune in this week for EPISODE #10 of THE STRONGSIDE PODCAST! We go over this monthâs UPDATE SHOW! From surveys, to BINGO, everything fun! We are ready to help you have a great time at STRONGSIDE!
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The STRONGSIDE Podcast: Episode #9
We are brining it back! This is THE STRONGSIDE O.G. episode as we roll it back all the way to 2013 when we opened! We talk about the fun, the funny and all the mistakes in-between. We where literally crying we where laughing so hard! haha. We hope you enjoy this walk down memory lane as we revisit what has made STRONGSIDE so special. Sit back and enjoy the show, this may just be the best one yet!
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In this Episode, we sit down with STRONGSIDE Founder and Head Coach, Mitchel Black! He shares his background, his life story and what lead him to start STRONGSIDE. This episode takes a deep dive into Mitchels childhood, his obesity and the true meaning of fitness.
Settle in and enjoy the show!
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In this episode, Mitchel sits down with Amber, who runs our Member Services at STRONGSIDE! Get to know Amber, hear how she became involved with STRONGSIDE and what she wants for the community, moving forward!
Amber has come from California and getting ran over by a tow truck all the way to where she is not and she will share all that with us.
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Tune in to the StRONGSIDE UPDATE SHOW! In this episode we talk about all kinds of great things coming to STRONGSIDE from 5k/10k races to staple workouts and so much more!
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Tune in this week and get to know STRONGSIDE TEAM Member, Ashley Rueda! Ashley runs all internal operations for STRONGSIDE and she is an absolute ROCKSTAR! Ashley trained at STRONGSIDE for several years before joining the team and she has added significant value in a short amount of time.
Listen in as we get to know Ashley!
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Tune in to Episode #4 of THE STRONGSIDE PODCAST! In this episode and the next few, we want to introduce you to the STRONGSIDE team!! We start with Head Coach for STRONGSIDE, Mr. Matt Morgan!
Matt shares his journey, some funny jokes about his bald head, and we have a great time! Get to know Mr. Matt!
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Tune in as Mitchel and Coach Matt discuss a VERY important topic âSCALINGâ - here is the deal, we want you to get THE BEST out of every session and each workout is designed with purpose and intention. Scaling is a great tool to use for you to meet the workout objective and reach your goals. However, understanding scaling is very important. Scale as needed and CRUSH you next session at STRONGSIDE!
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STRONGSIDE Is Opening NEW Locations!
Our number 1 focus on our amazing members and doing everything possible to give you the best environment possible to succeed. From our coaches to the members experience and everything in-between. As our community grows, we want to share the love even more. In Episode #2 of THE STRONGSIDE PODCAST, we talk about each persons rolls at STRONGSIDE and our next steps. Listen in as this is exciting!
Let's talk intramural competitions! We have one coming up and we want to answer all your questions and get you set up for success! This is a great way to push yourself and have fun with your friends! Coach Matt and Mitchel sit down to talk about the SPOOKTACULAR coming up soon!Â
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Hey STRONGSIDE Nation!Â
I'm taking this podcast thing for a ride and testing out a clip. Let's rock and roll on the STRONGSIDE Podcast!Â
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- Mitchel Black