The Fit Men Movement Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Quick Hitter 10 min Episode: How Small Steps Changed My Growth. All or Nothing vs Small Changes. Hear how Matt reverted to small steps to see bigger growth when it came to breaking through his mental and physical setbacks. We will bring you a series of shorter episodes to tackle some of the issues, challenges, […] The post Episode 114 – Quick Hitter: Breaking Through with small steps appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Building a Brand. Mike Barbour takes us through the mindset and process of building a brand in the Health and Fitness arena. Mike has made his mark on some big names across the country, which include; Rivalus, Daiily by Freshii, Goodstuff Brand, Outcast Foods, and a Farm to Table restaurant named Harvest opening in July […] The post Episode 113 – “Building a Brand ” Mike Barbour appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Doing our part. Why should we worry about what we don’t see when it comes to the products we use? Episode 112 explores the world of Sustainable Nutrition on the supplement level with the founders of the TWO VEGANS MISSION. Co-Founders Dr. Darren Burke and TJ Galiardi give us the low down on “Upcycling” and how […] The post Episode 112 – “Upcycled Nutrition” TwoVegansMission appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
The stories behind the story. Matt sits down with Santos Mendez for a spotlight episode to learn more about the path that saw him overcome medical issues at a young age, rough neighbourhoods outside of Chicago and an ever increasing weight issue that had him at rock bottom. Santos has since navigated his way through […] The post Episode 111 – “The Journey” Spotlight with Santos Mendez appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Joel Freeman, maybe a few years back some of you didn’t recognize that name right off the bat. Well 25 million views of LIIFT4 later, I’m pretty sure he has become one of the pillars of the home Fitness realm. Today Matt sits down with Joel to discuss his next big program, 10 Rounds on […] The post Episode 110 – All Things 10 Rounds with Joel Freeman appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Last time we spoke with Luke, he was well into his fitness journey and setting big goals for himself. But since that time, Luke has climbed the ranks to the world of M.I.T, gotten married, and competed in his first ever physique competition. In this episode, we chat about the fast and furious nature of […] The post Episode 109 – A Competition Mindset – Inside the brain of Dr. Luke Hobson appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode, we interview the Coburn kiddos. My eldest daughter, Makayla, and son, Grant, share some of their insights as teenagers competing in team sports. What sports have you been involved with over the past couple of years? What were some of the major highlights during that time? Do you have any role models […] The post Episode 108 – Teenage Track Talk appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
This episode Matt and I will continue our conversation on ideas and concepts that we feel can have a profound impact in your life if you given them some focus. If you didn’t catch Episode 106, I’d encourage you to queue that up. While the topic for these episodes will be similar in nature, it […] The post Episode 107 – Quick Hitting Thoughts To Change Your Life – Part 2 appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
After a good string of guests over the past several episodes, we wanted to start a multi-part series of shorter episodes that focus on “Thoughts that will change your health”. This will include ideas and concepts that we have learned in our own fitness journeys as well as those that we have learned from others […] The post Episode 106 – Quick Hitting Thoughts To Change Your Life – Part 1 appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Chiropractic care… For some reason there are a lot of misconceptions and polarizing opinions on this subject compared to many other forms of personal healthcare to treat injuries, pain, or other light ailments. Why is that? Is it the terminology like “crack” or “snap” when combines with your spine or neck that scare people away? […] The post Episode 105 – Adjusting Your Life with Dr. Jordan Burns appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
It’s not everyday you have the chance to change someone’s life. Sometimes all it can take is a simple message, an introduction, or coincidental timing that leads yourself down the path to success on any level that you seek. This could health, career, finances, and so many others. We have the privilege to chat with […] The post Episode 104 – How to Change Your Story with Scottie Hobbs appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Matt and I really enjoy hosting interviews for this podcast with the men and women who have experience some kind of physical transformation based on shift in their lifestyle and some kind of fitness routine. The stories are without question inspirational and we always learn new information about our guests. That transformation is typically the […] The post Episode 103 – Member Spotlight – Ed Hawkins appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like driving 200+ miles per hour, weaving in and out of a few dozen others driving at the same speed and the kind of impact that has on your body? The physical toll and mental focus required to compete in something like the Indianapolis 500? Most of us can’t […] The post Episode 102 – Charlie Kimball – Managing Type 1 Diabetes as an Indy Car Driver appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
What does it take to get yourself to that “next level” of fitness or athletic performance? Unfortunately, few of us ever ask ourselves this question and as a result never reach our full potential. Our guest this episode is Sean Callahan, who is constantly asking himself that very question. Sean was a guest here exactly […] The post Episode 101 – Next Level with Cast Member Sean Callahan appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
We finally made it to the century mark, episode 100! We began this podcast back in 2016 with the intent of just sharing our weekly conversations about health and fitness with the guys that we coach. Since then, we have had numerous topics, amazing guests and a ton of fun along the way. In this […] The post Episode 100 – Celebrating 100 Episodes appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Thinking about running an obstacle course race this year? You’ll want to give this episode a listen. Matt and I walk you through our past experiences with the Warrior Dash, Spartan Races, Tough Mudder, and Mud Hero races What is an OCR Obstacle racing is different than a regular road race 15 million registered racers […] The post Episode 099 – All Things OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
When it comes to choosing fitness equipment, there are a ton of options out there and it can be a bit overwhelming trying to determine where to start. Because we appreciate that everyone’s budget will vary, Matt and I will try to help guide you through some essential equipment at various price points. Breaking it […] The post Episode 098 – The Equipment Equation appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
The opportunity that we have to bring you conversations with our members is something that Matt and I really enjoy. When one of those conversations is with a guy who jump-started his fitness journey alongside of you, it no longer becomes an “interview”, but rather just an hour of catching up and sharing memories. Johnathan […] The post Episode 097 – Member Spotlight – Johnathan Pellerin appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
The Idea that we seek environments that challenge our current thinking and break our frame so that we can continue to drive adaptations and growth. Examining a popular philosophical question to facilitate the journey, ” How might I be wrong about this belief I hold as the truth” Got a question for Keith or want […] The post Episode 096 – Seeking Disconfirming Information with Keith Queen appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
One of the coolest things about being involved in the health and fitness community for some period of time, is you realize that there isn’t “one way” to train, there isn’t “one nutrition plan to rule them all”, and there are certain little things that you might not even consider beneficial to your progress or […] The post Episode 095 – Mayo Brothers – Cold Weather Calisthenics appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Because sometimes we all just get stuck! Personal experience, combined with our work with several clients over the years has shown a pretty common trend that show you may not be as fit as you want, but that may only require a small change. We will discuss the five main things that we see people […] The post Episode 094 – The top 5 things people struggle with when trying to get fit appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Our minds; 100% reliable…98% unpredictable. How many times have you read a quote, had a thought, saw a post on social media and instantly your mind believes that may be impossible for you? At what stage of our lives did we flip from being innocent kids with no cares in the world, to caring about […] The post Episode 093 – Mindset – The Flexible Mirror appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
At some point in the past we have all said something similar to the following; “I want to lose weight!” or “I need to get in myself shape!”. It is also likely you have taking steps in the right direction to begin that process. After a couple of weeks, you may find yourself in a […] The post Episode 092 – Why You’re Not Reaching Your Health and Fitness Goals appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Occasionally, you encounter someone who is just doing everything right and their positivity and passion are clearly visible in their actions. Jerome Hill is someone who falls into that category. An incredibly busy guy, with lots of roles and responsibilities from day to day, he still makes health and fitness a priority. Even at the […] The post Episode 091 – Fit after 40 with Fit Men Movement Member Jerome Hill appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
The smartphone has changed everyday life in a number of ways; some good and some not. In the health and fitness space, huge efforts have been made to create apps for your smartphone that try and accommodate some of the things we used to do on spreadsheets or with pen and paper. But with so […] The post Episode 090 – Recommended Fitness and Nutrition Apps appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Our member spotlight episodes are a chance for us to introduce you to a member of the Fit Men Movement group that is active on Facebook. In this spotlight, you are introduced to Jamie Bracegirdle. If that name sounds familiar to you, it’s because he’s the older brother of a co-host of this show, Matt […] The post Episode 089 – Fit Men Movement – Member Spotlight – Jamie Bracegirdle appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Despite this being the Fit “Men” Movement podcast, Matt and I have several women as clients that we work with. And, we have noticed that women have a preconceived notion that weightlifting/strength training will automatically pack on muscle. Fortunately, this could not be further from the truth! Strength training along won’t cut it. Nutrition is, […] The post Episode 088 – Why Women Should Lift appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Communication is one of the most important aspects of a relationship, perhaps the most important… This episode of the Fit Men Movement will mostly focus on how communicating your needs when it comes to nutrition and health and fitness, but there are some concepts that we discuss that can be implemented in many other areas […] The post Episode 087 – Communicating Your Needs appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
The average person eats out approximately five times a week. While restaurant eating is often enjoyable and convenient, the downside is that you give up a certain amount of control over the food you eat (large portions, hidden fats, salt and calories). Of course, one option is to simply eat out less often. For example, […] The post Episode 086 – Eating Well at Restaurants appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Cam Hall is a nutrition coach, husband, father of two and he is also the creator of the “Fight the Dad Bod” community; where the goal is to leading dads and families in living fit, healthy, and fulfilled lives! Cam shares how he had to overcome his battle with an unhealthy relationship with food, which […] The post Episode 085 – Fighting the ‘Dad Bod’ with Cam Hall appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
A unique aspect of working out with Beachbody programs is how you can acquire a connection with a particular trainer and anticipate the next workout or program from that trainer. However, in some cases, you can also make a similar connection to a member of the cast who workout alongside the trainer. For Matt and […] The post Episode 084 – Beachbody Cast Veteran – Bobby Stephenson appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Colin Ganley and his wife Andrea sit down with us and talk all about coffee! Their business, Twin Engine Coffee Company, has an incredible story behind it and you can tell by hearing the two of them share it, they are really passionate about the work they are doing. Those of us who enjoy coffee, […] The post Episode 083 – Taking Flight with Twin Engine Coffee Co. appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In another Fit Men Movement Member Spotlight episode, our guest this week is Anthony Pence. Anthony shares how he has battled through some injuries during his fitness career, but never letting that derail him from the commitment he made to himself almost 10 years ago. I (Chris) have known Anthony for several years and it […] The post Episode 082 – Fit Men Movement – Member Spotlight – Anthony Pence appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Even if your aren’t a father or a husband, episode 81 of the Fit Men Movement podcast is one that you need to hear! Our guest this week is Michael Ashford. Michael is a NASM certified personal trainer, a father of 2, found of the Fit Dad Fitness community. He also hosts his own podcast […] The post Episode 081 – Becoming a Fit Dad with Michael Ashford appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Let’s face it, obstacles are a part of everyday life. Some we need to battle ourselves and some we need to seek guidance on how to overcome them. In this episode we will explore several obstacles that you may currently find yourself behind and how you can go about approaching them, overcoming them and even […] The post Episode 080 – Overcoming Obstacles appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
We’ve got another Fit Men Movement Member Spotlight episode to bring you. This week it’s; Vivek Chawla. Vivek has a number of unique and interesting aspects to his life and fitness story. He has been able to essentially start with nothing and work his way into owning his own personal training business that he runs […] The post Episode 079 – Fit Men Movement – Member Spotlight – Vivek Chawla appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Finding balance between Work, Fitness, Family, Life as well as the unexpected can be one of the more challenging parts of the day which can cause a lot stress and anxiety in us. Most of us spend more time worrying about our time then actually taking action on any of the things you want to […] The post Episode 078 – Work / Life / Fitness Balance appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
The internet is full of mis-information or information that is delivered with good intention, but is simply wrong. In this episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast, Matt and I going to debunk a few of the most common fitness myths that we get questions from the folks we work with. Everywhere you turn there’s another […] The post Episode 077 – Myth Bustin’ appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
We have all heard it before, “You need to track your progress”. To some of this, this is part of our daily routines already. But how do we know what to track? How do we track it? How do we take that information, analyze it and turn it into tangible data. Today we will explore […] The post Episode 076 – Tracking Your Transformation appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Chris Downing is known to most of our listeners through his revolutionary ramp up, progressive workout program which launched last year know as “SHIFT SHOP”. Chris is one of the most motivational and passionate individuals in the industry and you’ll hear this come through in our conversation with him. He has an amazing way of connecting […] The post Episode 075 – Empower. Love. Inspire. with Chris Downing appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Did you know that not all carbs are created equal? True story! That being said, it’s also true that all carbohydrates, regardless of their origin, end up being broken down into their simplest form so that your body can use them for producing energy. While this is a relatively complex process that we won’t dive […] The post Episode 074 – All About Carbohydrates appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast, we give you some of our perspectives on the 2018 Beachbody Coach Summit. We chat about everything that was announced at Summit, the keynote speakers that are always motivating and inspiring, the experiences that one has while at Summit, and how much of an impact that […] The post Episode 073 – Beachbody Coach Summit 2018 Recap appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
We’ve talked about supplements on several occasions on the podcast; what supplements you need, what supplements you don’t, how to get the best bang for you buck, etc.. But we have never discussed vast range of quality that can occur within those supplements, nor the process by which the quality of those supplements are determined. […] The post Episode 072 – Dr. Robert Pastore – The True Gold Standard appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast, we are chatting with Jason Maxwell. Jason is a Certified Personal Trainer under the National Strength and Conditioning Association, he’s also is a certified FMS practitioner. His goal of helping people lose fat, gain muscle, and learn about intermittent fasting is his passion. He went to […] The post Episode 071 – Jason Maxwell – Former Rocket Scientist Now Fitness Entrepreneur appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast, we are featuring one of our own members, Madison Giammaria. I’ve (Chris) have known Madison for several years and we have gone through several iterations of ups and downs together in our fitness journeys. Even though we’ve been friends for 6+ years, there were several things […] The post Episode 070 – Fit Men Movement – Member Spotlight – Madison Giammaria appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
On this week’s episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast, we host Joel Freeman. You may remember Joel from way back in episode 24. Well..he’s back and our conversation is focused on the new LIIFT4 program that is set to launch next month. Joel gives us all of the details about his upcoming workout program […] The post Episode 069 – Joel Freeman – LIIFT4 appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Darren Natoni joins us in this episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast and we discuss his unusual journey from being a DJ to an agent for the DEA and now a health and fitness coach and entrepreneur. The range of topics covered in this episode are vast, but we spend a fair amount of […] The post Episode 068 – Darren Natoni – Eat. Train. Love. appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Adam Lloyd is the CEO and owner of ALP Training Institute, which is located in Ontario Canada. At the ALP Institute, Adam leads a staff that facilitates Active Lifestyle Performance training, which includes everyday “Joe’s” like us as well as professional athletes! Adam is also a Level 2 Precision Nutrition Coach and we discuss how […] The post Episode 067 – Adam Lloyd – Personal Trainer & Precision Nutrition Coach appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast, we are picking things up where we left off with Part 1 of Limiting Beliefs. Just as a reminder, in part 1 we discussed Genetics, Exercise and Nutrition. But, today we will finish it up and focus on Mindset and Physiology and how each of those […] The post Episode 066 – Limiting Beliefs – Part 2 appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Keith is a former Brand Director for the billion dollar fitness company, Beachbody. He was featured in the P90X3 program and you’ll frequently see him modeling the “finisher t-shirts” in the fitness guides that accompany the workout programs. Keith is also a movement & nutrition coach and one hell of a motivator! We bounce around […] The post Episode 065 – Upgrade Your Life with Keith Queen appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast, we are joined by Mark de Jonge. Mark De Jonge has served on the Canadian Olympian team multiple times competing in sprint kayaking. Specializing in the 200 meter event, De Jonge won a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and is a 2 […] The post Episode 064 – Interview with Olympic Bronze Medalist, Mark De Jonge appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
I recently hosted a 30 minute Facebook Live “Ask Me Anything” session within the Fit Men Movement Facebook group. The guys in the group had some great questions, so I thought I would turn that into a new solo segment episode. What are your thought on BCAAs and the impact they have on recovery? Spartan […] The post Solo Segments – Episode 005 – Ask Me Anything with Chris appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
How much are we holding ourselves back? How many times have you seen something in either health, fitness, nutrition, or work where you’ve said; “I could never do that.” or “I’m not built for that.”. There’s a pretty good chance that significant portion of you have probably uttered our thought either of those phrases or […] The post Episode 063 – Limiting Beliefs – Part 1 appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode of the Fit Men Movement Podcast, we conclude a chapter and begin a new. We say farewell to both Jared and Brendan and introduce Matt. Jared and Brendan were founding members of the Fit Men Movement and while they will still be members of our amazing community, they are taking a step […] The post Episode 062 – A New Chapter… appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Lauren Lobley is our guest this week and she recently authored a cookbook titled, The Accidental Paleo. She is also a recipe developer, blogger at Delectable You, health coach, writer, mother, and wife to Ted McDonald, whom we had on the podcast as well. Lauren comes on the show and not only discusses her new book, but she […] The post Episode 061 – Interview with Lauren Lobley – The Accidental Paleo appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
A self described trainer, motivator, & “momprenuer”. She is Beachbody Coach, a mother, and you’ll find her in the Max 30 and Insanity Asylum 2 works as a member of the cast. She’s also plays a significant role in the Beachbody Live platform. She wears a lot of hats in her day to day schedule […] The post Episode 060 – Interview with Danielle Natoni appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Elle Russ is a writer, health/life coach, and host of the Primal Blueprint Podcast. She is becoming the leading voice of thyroid health in the burgeoning Paleo, Primal, Ancestral Health Movements. Elle has a degree in Philosophy and is a certified Primal Health Coach and she serves on the advisory board of The Primal Health […] The post Episode 059 – Interview with the author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution, Elle Russ appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
The old saying; “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” is quite appropriate in this week’s episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast as our guest is Ted McDonald. While we knew Ted’s main background was Yoga, I don’t think any of us fully appreciated the way in which Ted live life to the fullest […] The post Episode 058 – Interview with Endurance Athlete & Yogi, Ted McDonald appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
If you travel often or if you have plans to travel in the remaining weeks of the year. Have you thought about how you are going to stay on track with your health and fitness goals while you are away from home? It may not sound like an overwhelming problem and in reality it isn’t. […] The post Episode 057 – Staying on Track While Traveling appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to chat with Iron Man Triathlete Mike Roberts. Mike shares his journey to the grind that consumes 70.3 miles of swimming, biking and running. As you will hear in his story, it wasn’t always easy for him having to […] The post Episode 056 – Interview with Iron Man Triathlete, Mike Roberts appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
This week, we put the spotlight Luke Hobson, another one of our awesome Fit Men Movement members! Luke has been on his journey for nearly 1 year and has seen some awesome results, though he hasn’t done it in the most conventional way… Listen in and hear how he approached both the fitness and the […] The post Episode 055 – Fit Men Movement – Member Spotlight – Luke Hobson appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
The age old question…”Should I do cardio or weight lifting in order to lose body fat?” The right answer…? It depends… This episode of the Fit Men Movement podcast we get into the details of how strength training or weight lifting may or may not be more beneficial for you to lose body fat. There […] The post Episode 054 – Cardio or Weight Lifting for Fat Loss? appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
What is “Good Nutrition”? This is the 3rd and final part in a series that will detail the components of a good nutrition plan. Today we are going to focus on a couple of key topics; Honesty, Outcome-based, and Sustainability Recap Part 1 and Part 2 Today’s Topic – Honesty, Outcome-based, and Sustainability Honest and […] The post Solo Segments – Episode 004 – Good Nutrition – Part 3 appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode we’re going to talk about safety and modification. What kinds of things to consider before you start a workout program as well as some tips to help keep you safe while exercising and avoid injury. We also get into the topic of modification and how that can be incredibly beneficial to those […] The post Episode 053 – Safety and Modification appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode, we interview one of the Fit Men Movement founders; Chris Coburn. A few episodes back, we interviewed Jared and this time around Chris is here to share his story. You’ll learn about how Chris got his not so glamorous start in fitness and how he continues to be a student on the […] The post Episode 052 – Fit Men Movement Founder – Chris Coburn appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Having the right mindset in everyday life is often under-appreciated or in a lot of cases altogether forgotten with respect to it’s affect your success. You success in your career, your relationships, your health and fitness, etc… So we thought it was important to touch on this subject with all of you. With that being […] The post Episode 051 – Dr. Ryan Wohlfert – Creating a Successful Mindset appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
What is “Good Nutrition”? This is Part 2 in a series that will detail the components of a good nutrition plan. Today we are going to focus on a couple of key topics; Energy Balance and Nutrient Density. Recap Part 1 Today’s Topic – Good nutrition achieves health, body composition and performance goals What is […] The post Solo Segments – Episode 003 – Good Nutrition – Part 2 appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
What is “Good Nutrition”? This is Part 1 in a series that will detail the components of a good nutrition plan. Today we are going to focus on a couple of key topics; Energy Balance and Nutrient Density. Energy Balance Defined Learn more about Energy Balance and Calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate Positive, Negative, and […] The post Solo Segments – Episode 002 – Good Nutrition – Part 1 appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
What’s one thing that you can start doing everyday that will guarantees you will have an awesome day? In our first “Solo Segments” episode of the podcast, Chris shares some tips/advice on how the simple idea of focusing on one simple thing each and everyday and have a profound impact on your day and your […] The post Solo Segments – Episode 001 – What is the One Thing? appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
This week, we are putting the spotlight on another one of our awesome Fit Men Movement members. Greg Laing joins us on the podcast and just since December Greg has successfully dropped 45 pounds! Greg has been with the Fit Men Movement group since early January and in that time he has done some incredible […] The post Episode 050 – Fit Men Movement – Member Spotlight – Greg Laing appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In Episode 49 of the Fit Men Movement Podcast, we sit down with strength and conditioning specialist, Jimmy Smith. We cover a lot of ground over the course of an hour; training, nutrition, and supplements are all topics that we hit. We think that you’ll find a ton of value in this conversation and Jimmy’s […] The post Episode 049 – Jimmy Smith – Strength and Conditioning Specialist appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Mark Briggs started his career as a military police officer and then later went into local law enforcement, where he spent 18 years on the force, 8 of those on the SWAT team! In 2001, Mark was introduced to Beachbody with Power 90; P90X didn’t even exist but he had great success that program. As […] The post Episode 048 – Mark Briggs – From SWAT to SWOLE appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
If you are at all familiar with “at home fitness programs”, you’ve have likely heard of P90X. It’s possible that for many of you, this may have been your first introduction to the concept, as it was for Brendan, Jared and myself. Sean Callahan started on a similar path as well, but through his hard […] The post Episode 047 – Sean Callahan – Becoming an Ultimate At Home Athlete appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Cody Weber is a father, husband, entrepreneur, and a personal trainer. Cody joins us on the Fit Men Movement podcast for inside look at how he got started as personal trainer and the ups and downs that comes with starting your own personal training business. He also shares how he is helping both dads and […] The post Episode 046 – Cody Weber – Personal Trainer For Busy Dads appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Answering the questions that are on the minds of our members is something that we really enjoy. It give us an opportunity to get the members of the Fit Men Movement involved in the conversation and allows us to interact with them in a unique way. This week is an “Ask Us Anything” episode and […] The post Episode 045 – Ask Us Anything appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
There are times when having specialized equipment is essential to getting a job done right, and then there are other times you can accomplish a lot with simply the basics. In this week’s episode of the Fit Men Movement Podcast, we are discussing fitness equipment, everything from the simple stuff, like a water bottle; to […] The post Episode 044 – All About Fitness Equipment appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
We have several men in the Fit Men Movement group with great transformation stories and we want to begin sharing those stories with you all. So, in episode 43, we are putting the spotlight on one of are Fit Men Movement members; Matt Bracegirdle. Matt has been an incredibly active member within the group, providing a ton […] The post Episode 043 – Member Spotlight – Matt Bracegirdle appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode, we are doing something we probably should have done when we first launched the podcast… Alas, here we are almost a year later and you finally get to learn more about one of the Fit Men Movement founders, Jared Hamilton. Jared shares his background and how growing up on “farm” and family […] The post Episode 042 – Fit Men Movement Founder – Jared Hamilton appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
They say consistency is key…well, that’s the topic of our podcast this week. Episode 41 of the Fit Men Movement podcast provides you with some reason why consistency is one of the most important factors in your success. We even offer some tips to help you reach a level of consistency that will allow you […] The post Episode 041 – Consistency appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In episode 40 of the Fit Men Movement podcast we discuss how important it is to focus on surrounding yourself with the right people. This isn’t just a health and fitness matter, it also applies to your financial well being or professional career. Having the right people around you in these keys areas will provide accountability […] The post Episode 040 – Surround Yourself appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
This week’s episode we open up the conversation and answer the questions that you have been asking us. A decent mix of nutrition and fitness related questions are addressed, we also talk about the origins of the Fit Men Movement. Nutrition – What is your stance on IIFYM or if it fits your macros? Nutrition […] The post Episode 039 – Q&A – Ask Us Anything appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
All of us have made some financial missteps in our lives and while Brendan, Jared or myself don’t consider ourselves to be financial experts, we did want dedicate an episode of the podcast to giving you some insight into how we manage money as business owners and as parents. We mention Dave Ramsey’s Baby Step program […] The post Episode 038 – Financial Fitness appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Intro Your story – where you came from (specifically what you had to overcome in your early years), your family, your transformation and where you are now Tell us a little bit about Melissa Made as well as your Instagram channel. Let’s talk about your 8 hour abs diet or Intermittent Fasting. As you reflect […] The post Episode 037 – Melissa McAllister – Overcoming Adversity and Intermittent Fasting appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
There’s a pretty good chance that you have heard of CrossFit and it’s possible that you have considered CrossFit, but are unsure how or where to start. Well…today’s podcast is all about CrossFit as we sit down with Anthony Davis, a local CrossFit coach and CrossFit Athlete. AJ gives us some awesome insight on how […] The post Episode 036 – Anthony Davis – CrossFit Coach and the CrossFit Open appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
After a week off, the Fit Men are back and better than ever! In this week’s episode of the podcast, we chat about “The Burn”! There are a couple of ways to interpret this phrase that we discuss throughout the episode; one from an exercise perspective and the other from your own willingness to succeed and […] The post Episode – 035 – The Burn! appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Today, we’re fortunate to have the twins Andrew and Jesse from Stack Up Nutrition talk to us about what it takes to get a Supplement Company up and running. Intro Who are you and what do you do? How did you get started in the fitness industry? Supplements in particular? How do you market supplements […] The post Episode 034 – Starting a Supplement Business – Interview with Andrew and Jesse – Stack Up Nutrition appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode, we interview Corey Peacock. Corey is certified strength and conditioning coach who works directly with some of the most elite athletes in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Corey shares some insight into the hectic pace and schedules of working with MMA athletes as well as the unbelievable performance that he has seen in […] The post Episode 033 – Interview with Corey Peacock appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Frustration and Worries – While this episode doesn’t necessarily have a focus on fitness, the men and I do discuss how the level of frustration that you carry around with you and the things that you worry about the most often can impact you from a fitness perspective. We had a great chat on this […] The post Episode 032 – Frustration and Worries appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Doug Fitzgerald is a Founding Team Beachbody Coach and has been associated with Beachbody since 2001. He was a 2007 $10,000 Transformation Winner. Because Doug is a product of the product, he was featured on several Power 90 and P90X infomercials, along with “live” appearances with Tony Horton on QVC. He is a 9-Star Diamond […] The post Episode 031 – Interview with Doug Fitzgerald appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Ian Dunican – Recovery & Performance Optimization Irish Army Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, trail running and ultra marathons Phd student @ University of Western Australia – Sleep and Performance in Elite Athlete Tell us about yourself How do you measure sleep? Are there differing levels of sleep? Are there optimal amounts at each level? Light sleep, Deep […] The post Episode 030 – Interview with Ian Dunican on Recovery & Performance Optimization appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
We are privileged to have Jimmy Hays Nelson on the show this week! Jimmy shares some insights into his background and what it takes to reach success in both fitness and business. Intro – Jimmy introduce yourself Your story – how you got started, results, where you are now Who are/were your main influencers in your […] The post Episode 029 – Interview with Jimmy Hays Nelson appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Review last week’s episode with TH Reflect on our recent Super Saturday experiences Jared – Sagi Brendan – Joel & Amy Silverman Short term vs. long term Good vs bad A.I.M. S.M.A.R.T. goals Health/Fitness More sleep/recovery time Spartan Race More adventurous Family Family vacation Spouse get-away / quarter Business Nutrition Coaching Summit – New Orleans Work more closely […] The post Episode 028 – Goals for 2017 appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode, we have the incredible honor of interview one of the most recognized trainers in all of Beachbody – Tony Horton! It’s not too often you get to interview an individual who, unbeknownst to them, has had a profound impact on your life. Jared, Brendan and myself were afforded such an opportunity this week as […] The post Episode 027 – Interview with Tony Horton appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode, the men and I talk about some of the common struggles that many of you face from a health and fitness perspective and offer some solutions for you to consider. We also address some of the excuses that we’ve heard in coaching others. While several of the struggles and excuses that we discuss come […] The post Episode 026 – Struggles and Excuses appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode of the podcast, we actually spend some time talking about ourselves (The Fit Men Movement); how/why we got started, and the power of being within a social network group like ours and the impact it has on you and those around you. Not just “shop talk” Powerful influence that our social network exerts […] The post Episode 025 – The Power Of The Fit Men Movement appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode, we have the incredible honor of interview one of Beachbody’s Super Trainers – Joel Freeman. Joel is the co-creator of the new Beachbody workout program Core de Force! What is CORE DE FORCE? Core de Force is 30 days of mixed martial arts-inspired workouts designed to slash inches off your waist, blast belly […] The post Episode 024 – Interview with Joel Freeman appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode, we are fortunate enough to have not one, but two physique professionals on the podcast. Chet Nichols and Nick Oddo are actually friends of mine and each of them has a unique path that lead them to becoming a pro athlete. You’ll hear about that and much, much more with Episode 23 […] The post Episode 023 – Interview with Chet Nichols and Nick Oddo appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Working out with your significant other can be incredibly beneficial thing, but it also has its challenges. In this podcast, we discuss some of the pros and a few cons that you may experience when taking this on. All three of us to share if we workout as a couple. If yes, how does it […] The post Episode 022 – Working Out As A Couple appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode, we’re excited to interview recent Beachbody The 20s candidate Joe Carabase. Intro – Who you are, where you live. Behind the scenes of The 20’s. Hobbies, interests, sports, fav sports teams, etc. Guy stuff. Your story – how you got started, results, where you are now Who were your main influencers in […] The post Episode 021 – Interview with Joe Carabase appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Triggers Definition: A trigger is something that sets off a memory tape or flashback transporting the person back to the event of her/his original trauma. Triggers are very personal; different things trigger different people. The survivor may begin to avoid situations and stimuli that she/he thinks triggered the flashback. Good VS Bad Triggers What are […] The post Episode 020 – Triggers appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Taking on new challenges can be both exciting and daunting, so having the right mindset as you get started is super-important and will allow you to stay focused as you encounter obstacles. What’s the right way to do that? It’s all about setting expectations and maintaining focus and that’s the topic for episode 19 of […] The post Episode 019 – Expectations and Focus appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
This episode is the official kick-off of the Hard Gainz Challenge and we will be chatting about the details of the challenge as well as answering some questions from members of the Fit Men Movement. We will also share some common bulking mistakes that we have seen others make so you don’t fall victim to them […] The post Episode 018 – Hard Gainz Challenge – Kick Off appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode, we sit down with our Mentor and Coach – Wayne Wyatt. In his personal life, he’s a successful orthodontist, a devoted christian, thoughtful husband and father to his 6 children. In the Beachbody world, he’s a powerhouse. Wayne is a 2x Top Beachbody Coach, has built one of the biggest coaching teams […] The post Episode 017 – Interview with Wayne Wyatt appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In today’s Fit Men Movement podcast, we’re talking about Time Management. And while this may seem like a dry topic at first, you’ll find that we include a ton of great information about how to most effectively schedule your day around your priorities and goals, how to minimize distractions, learn to say no, develop systems […] The post Episode 016 – Time Management appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Episode 15 we will be discussing personal development. Why it is important, where do we get it from and how it can help you on a day in, day out basis to achieve your goals. Why is personal development important? What forms do personal development come in? What is our routine for getting PD time? […] The post Episode 015 – Personal Development appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode we’ll be discussing the keys to fat loss and some of the specific things that you can focus on to ensure you are continually progressing towards your weight loss goals. Caloric Deficit Energy Balance – Your Key to Fat Loss – http://www.yourfitnesspath.com/energy-balance-key-fat-loss Adequate Protein Roughly 1 gram per pound of body weight. […] The post Episode 014 – Keys To Fat Loss appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
You know you want to start exercising. But there’s just one problem – you’re not quite sure what kind or style of workout is right for you. There are so many options out there and there are a lot of ways to get great results, so it can seem a bit overwhelming about which way to go or how […] The post Episode 013 – Finding Your Soulmate Workout appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In episode 12 of the Fit Men Movement Podcast, we’re going to be talking about nutrition. You’ll get some perspective on how each of us approach nutrition and you’ll also learn some of our best tips to help keeping yourself on track. Towards the end we will be inviting you to join us in something […] The post Episode 012 – Nutrition Tips & Tricks | How to Meal Prep | How to Track appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode, we sit down with my friend Lance Lyell. He’s worked his way into becoming a successful Beachbody coach, a personal trainer, and an incredible team leader and he’s done all of that while staying family focused! You definitely do not want to miss this conversation! His story – how he got started, […] The post Episode 011 – Interview with Lance Lyell appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Q & A This week’s episode is pretty simple – questions and answers! We have gotten several great questions from our audience, everything from cricket protein and carb cycling to pre-workout and boosting your metabolism and we wanted to use a full episode to get you some answers. You’re in for a treat with podcast #10 […] The post Episode 010 – Q&A appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Podcast Resources Why Fitness Is Important Have you ever felt that fitness is optional or something you don’t need in your life? In this week’s podcast, the boys and I discuss why fitness is important and the profound impact it can have and not just from a physical perspective! Our Journey Decision & Commitment […] The post Episode 009 – Why Fitness Is Important appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Podcast Resources Precision Nutrition Blog – http://www.precisionnutrition.com/blog Toast Masters – https://www.toastmasters.org Cheat Meals Are they beneficial? Reverse a metabolism that has slowed down Psychological Effects Weight gain – possible? Fluid retention Glycogen Slippery slope The Problem With Cheat Meals – http://www.yourfitnesspath.com/the-problem-with-cheat-days $1 Million Health Bet What is it? How to Participate Requirements Qualification 1 Must be […] The post Episode 008 – Cheat Meals & $1 Million Health Bet appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Ellie will be sharing her story with the Fit Men Movement, giving us the inside scoop on what it takes to prepare for a fitness competition. Despite the popular beliefs, competition prep isn’t all glitz and glamour as you will hear. Intro Share Your Story When Did You Commit to the Classic? Struggles Experienced in […] The post Episode 007 – Interview with Ellie Usey – Beachbody Classic Competitor appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Protein Amino acids Animal vs. Plant protein 4 calories/gram Recommended intake – .75 – 1.00 grams per lb of body weight (example: 200 lb = 150 – 200 grams) Carbs 3 major classes Monosaccharides – simplest form Glucose Fructose Galactose Oligosaccharides – one or more Monosaccharides Sucrose Maltose Lactose Polysaccharides – 10+ Monosaccharides Starches and […] The post Episode 006 – Macros – Protein, Carbs, Fats – What are they and how to make them work for you! appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Summit Recap Country Heat – Available Now! Get Your Copy of Country Heat Here! Click Here if Jared is Your Coach Click Here if Chris is Your Coach Click Here if Brendan is Your Coach Core De Force – Coming November! 3 Week Yoga Retreat- This Fall FIXATE Cooking Show HealthBet Claim YOUR piece of the […] The post Episode 005 – Summit Recap & Supplements – Part 2 – What Doesn’t Work appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Over the next 2 episodes, we will discuss supplements. Today, we talk about some of the most popular supplements and discuss those that work. Next week we will follow that up with an episode where we will fill you in on those supplements that do not work and quite honestly are a waste of money. […] The post Episode 004 – Supplements – Part 1 – What Works appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
Motivation What helps you to get geared up to work out and stick to your nutrition plan? Jared Guy movies – Rocky, 300, Kickboxer, Spartan workout – http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/muscle-building-11 Spartacus workout – http://www.yourfitnesspath.com/the-spartacus-workout Tim Ferriss – 4 hour work week Chris Seeing progress Les Brown – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHITtjaJuTw Brendan Reaching that point of frustration Learning from my mistakes and […] The post Episode 003 – How to Stay Motivated appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
In this episode we interview Fit Men Movement member, Mark King. Mark shares his personal story with us and how being a member of the Fit Men Movement has benefited him. We also get into some of the specifics of maintaining low body fat as well as the importance of having a balance between your […] The post Episode 002 – Interview With Mark King appeared first on Fit Men Movement.
What is Good Nutrition? Controls Energy Balance Provides Nutrient Density Achieves Health, Body Composition and Performance Goals Honest and Outcome-based Sustainable Q&A Did you enjoy this podcast? If so, please leave us a review. It keeps us going… Thanks for checking out the #1 men’s only Beachbody podcast! What did you think of this episode? Have any requests or […] The post Episode 001 – What is Good Nutrition? appeared first on Fit Men Movement.