General Fitness Companycast: Recent Episodes
Jerry Washington
Face it, you're tired of trainers always talking about diet and exercise. This is a podcast that talks about living the good life. From mindset to the science behind why you do what you do, we're determined to help you create a framework that enables you to make effective decisions and take massive action on your dreams. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support
In today's episode we talk fitness tracking. It's one of the most important elements to starting a fitness program so, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about a few ways that I track my health and give some suggestions on what is most important to track when tracking your metrics.
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In today's episode, we're going to be looking into building a weight training program. We talk about some things to think about and a basic 4-step process to starting a workout routine if you've already started and are starting again.
I didn't go into it as much as I would have liked. I will be recording a video version for beginners this week. Look for a more in depth episode on our YouTube channel in the near future.
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Today we're going to look at the research by Dweck and Nicholls and their approach to motivation via the Achievement-Goal Theory. We will also take a glance at the Self-Determination Theory as it's also a well cited theory on sports motivation.
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When it comes to life, variety is the spice that we all crave. It's because we sometimes feel stagnant with what we're doing. The same applies to your workouts. When your workouts get stagnant, you lose progress. Today, we're going to look into what it means to "plateau," and how we can get out of our respective funk.
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Morgan Spurlock passed recently from cancer at a young age. If you're not familiar with who that is, that is the director of the documentary "Super Size Me," where he ate McDonald's food every day for a month. While, we can't say for sure that this caused his untimely death, we can say that sugar causes many health complications such as diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure.
Today, we're going to look into a few ways that you can reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. We're also going to look at a few hidden sugars and one food that we thought was good for us, but maybe not as good as we might believe. Stay tuned and follow us on YouTube here for more health and wellness tips.
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It's outdoor season and many people say that they want shoes with a lot of cushion so their feet can be comfortable when they walk around outside. Is that the best shoe for them or does cushion not equal comfort? We're going to explore that today to determine which shoe is best for you.
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In this episode I did an editorial review of one of my emails from 2015. It's when I first started my daily email list and it's chock full of gems that I'm proud to share with you. If you are having trouble moving forward like I did back then, then this is the episode for you.
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I've been asked countless times "Jerry, how do I get rid of this?" There is a way to spot treat when it comes to your body, but it's probably not the way you would think. Tune in to find out how to get rid of muffin tops, bat wings, and thunder thighs. π
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There are tons of ways to breathe. There's yoga breathing, there's conversational breathing, there's even heavy breathing that you do when you complete a bout of high intensity exercise. Today we're going to be talking about 2 breathing techniques you would use when resistance training. Share this with someone because it has an applicable use that you won't want (them) to miss.
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Today we're going to talking about the true meaning of the saying "Blood is Thicker Than Water," and how that relates to planning your future. Our past can be a great motivator, but it's not always an indicator of what our potential may be. Let's talk about how what we once thought to be true may not always end up being the best interpretation of reality.
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In this episode, I wanted to talk about the importance of making nature your teacher. It's easy to think of nature as this benevolent force that's all sunshine and rainbows, but if a decade plus of training folks outdoors has taught me otherwise. Nature teaches us the importance of balancing realism and optimism and the more we can be at one with nature the more we can be one with that balance.
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How do you grow your muscles? It's not as simple as just working out. To grow your muscles, you have to have the adequate resources and the right type of workout. Growing your muscles doesn't just mean you're gonna get jacked. Growing your muscles can also mean that you are simply losing fat by signaling to your body that you need more resources dedicated to building muscle. In this episode, I explain how that process works.
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Today, we're gonna think about the 3 pinnacles of fitness. Conditioning, skill, and cardiovascular training. Many people focus on one or 2 of these things, but if you want a healthy fitness routine, you're gonna want to learn the difference and the reasoning behind why you should separate them.
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We've been doing testing here at the studio over the past 10 days. I want to tell you a little more about it and why some people are afraid to test themselves. Our challenges have helped my clients gain more confidence and gauge where they are physically. So I would encourage you to find a way to test yourself on a consistent basis.
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Sometimes we make moves in life that seem like an idea, but in the long run they often lead to unintended consequences. That applies to health and fitness as well. Today, I'm talking about three exercise myths that have been debunked as shortcuts to living a healthier lifestyle.
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There's good stretching and bad stretching. Most people unknowingly are doing more harm than good with their stretching routine. If you want to learn how to stretch in a way that will actually lengthen your muscle fibers without injuring your joints or weakening your muscles, then this is the episode for you.
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Today, I wanted to talk about the joy of doing something new. I'm currently finishing the first part of the fire academy and I'm enjoying the refreshing sense of perspective and new thinking that it has brought into other aspects of my life. This episode will be a very helpful perspective if you feel like you're sort of stuck in a a rut.
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Today, I wanted to talk a little more about stoicism so I talked about the ultimate stoic exercise...running! I talk about how I train my clients to be runners even though a minority of them are actual runners. In this episode, you'll find the essentials of running, or the 3 elements I think we all need to be better runners. From knee drive, to recoil, I talk about all of what you need to be a better runner.
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Today I want to talk about a stoic belief that has carried me in my life. It's not an original thought, however it's something that I think can be very inspiring to those that are facing or will face challenges in their lives. It's important to remember that we're all a little fearful of something, but it's how we respond to that fear that's important.
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Today we have our last segment with Megan talking about our hormones and nervous system. Today, we talked sleep and how sleep deprived many of us actually are. Some may not realize it, but we're going to be talking about how to tell if you've been getting enough sleep and how you can help yourself regulate your nervous system through sleep.
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We all reach a time in our lives when we feel like we're stuck. We feel that something or someone is preventing us from moving forward. Well, I'm here to tell you that it's likely your fault that your stuck. And if that's the case (it very likely is) then you can also get yourself unstuck. Let's talk about how to be "unstuckable" in this episode.
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Today, I'm going to talk of an allegory about getting what you want in life and how it sometimes can seemingly fall into your lap...with a little work of course. This is a special story that some may already be familiar with, but I'm going to give you my take. Buckle up for this palindrome episode.
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When it comes to running, you can separate it into three different movements. There's jogging, running, and sprinting. Today we're going to talk about the benefits and mechanics of running.
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A client asked me today how much running do they need to be a better runner and I answered, "technically none," to their dismay. Today we're going to address that question and likely continue it on our next episode as we talk about a more specific form of running. Sprinting.
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In this episode, I tell an anecdote about how we sometimes do something that's inefficient and sometimes ineffective because that's "just the way we do it." If this is you, I encourage you to explore your options. The time you spend, will be much less than the time you waste in doing whatever it is you're doing the wrong way. In other words, keep an open mind.
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In this episode, I talk to Megan Dupree about what external factors regulate or dysregulate our hormones. She had some very interesting insights about caffeine and marijuana and how our body reacts to it. If you're looking to regulate your nervous system because you are eating too much sugar or not getting enough sleep, this is the episode for you.
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Today, we're talking posture and all it indicates for your body. Did you know that everyone has some degree of scoliosis? It's the level of curvature, if it gets to be to high of a degree, then you tend to have issues. Today, we're going to learn a few exercises that will help you strengthen and stabilize your spine.
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Today we're going to talk about the difference between passive and active stretching. More people need to know what they are doing because stretching incorrectly is leading to an increase in back surgeries among younger adults.
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Back in the 80's there was a diet called the "water diet." It was a diet where they would give you water and vitamins and you would lose weight. People would say it was because it kept you satiated so you didn't want to eat, but there is a little more to it than that.
Today, I'm going to investigate this water diet and we're going to find out what the fattest animal on the planet can teach us about weight loss.
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In this episode, I talked about the struggles of plateauing in your performance. Performance can be more than just the gym. However, how you do some thing is usually how you do everything. So we're going to talk about using some strategies that I use for my clients as well as my own business to help with success.
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Today, I wanted us to think about this phenomenon that we've been seeing in the fitness field lately related to mobility training. You see a lot of people mistaking mobility training for skill work, but more importantly, you have people (mostly influencers) teaching people how to create mobility through instability. That's a big no-no!
Hopefully, in this episode, the takeaway for you would be to understand what you're doing when you're stretching. This understanding will help you to develop a mobility routine that will help you improve your range of motion without sacrificing joint stability.
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Did you know that there are two ways to build muscle? Today's episode is a short one about building muscle mass. Most people think that you can't build muscle mass with straps, especially since most of the training videos are of high intensity core workouts. But today, I'm going to tell you how you can double your results with less effort.
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Today, I'd like to tell a little story about my evolution as an athlete and as a trainer. In this episode, I talk about how I went from World Champion powerlifter to mobility aficionado in less than a decade. I changed my philosophy for many reasons, one of them being that I wanted to move without pain for the rest of my life. This episode will help give you some of the tools necessary to do that as well.
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In today's episode, I took what we've been talking about over the past couple of episodes and broke it down further to talk about you as an individual. Everyone is different, so they should absolutely be paying attention to what makes them different.
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Today, I wanted to expand on what I was talking about in the last episode on rotations. It seems that there was confusion as to what I meant by your body needing to rotate and control that rotation. I'm going to break it down as best I can so that you can design a better workout that is based on intelligent movement that helps you move better.
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Today, I'm talking to all the runners out there that want to be faster. You need to be more mobile and you're not going to be able to do that through stretching. I'm going to talk about the body's natural way of moving especially as it pertains to running and I'll talk about a simple way you can train yourself to be a better runner without having to even take one step on the track or the trail...or wherever you train. Listen closely because I'm about to dispel a few beliefs you may have about flexibility.
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In today's episode I went a little more esoteric and talked about freedom in your life through authenticity. However, I brought it back to fitness with a little talk about freedom of movement and how many people are thinking about mobility in a way that makes their joints unhappy. This was a spin off from an email I sent to my email list. If you'd like to be a part of that, you can sign up at General Fitness Company.
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I wanted to make a correction to a previous episode. I had misspoken about the amount of protein an average person should have. I accidentally converted the pounds to kilograms and back to pounds when I read my notes.
To make up for it, this episode is an ultimate myth buster about exercise and how so many people (especially in my industry) have been preaching something that is ultimately harmful for the average person.
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Today we have a special episode with Megan Dupree. She's an expert in diagnosing and treating Nervous System disfunction. This is a clip from a conversation we had about the stress response and what coffee does to it. We'll be seeing more clips from this episode and if you'd like to episode in its entirety, check out our YouTube page next week.
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In today's episode, I'm talking about rest. Not sleep so much, but rest. I'll be talking sleep more in depth later on in an interview I did with a very knowledgeable associate. Today, however, I want to talk about rest and how to do it during times when you feel overwhelmed.
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This last weekend I had an interesting conversation with my accountant. He was telling me a few things and he had some financial advice that I think would also be helpful as health & fitness advice.
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The way we used to workout doesn't work any more, yet people still hold on to it like a toddler to their favorite toy. It doesn't work anymore, yet people still cling to it. Listen, this isn't an episode poo pooing other methodologies of training. This episode is going to teach you why people train the way they do and how I learned to create successful training programs for each unique individual.
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One of my clients asked me how much cardio they have to do to get the body they want for the summer. I responded with, you'll have to do cardio from now until June without stopping. I joke, but it's sorta true because cardio is the worst way to burn fat. Let's find out the best way in this episode.
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Double number on the episode felt special this time around so I put together a two for one episode. The intro to this one covers many of the topics that I wanted to discuss in the second half about posture, however, I was locked into teaching people how to do a specific exercise so I didn't get down to it. In the intro, I talk about something very important to posture and it's intra-abdominal pressure. Listen closely to the first half because it certain has some invaluable gems that I usually reserve for the folks on my app.
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I've talked about this what feels like too many times, but today I found someone that I know on social media stretching in an interesting way and when I talked to them about it, it made me think of a different approach to this stretching discussion.
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We all know that posture is healthy for you. Or is it? You see all those gadgets that remind you to have good posture. Phone and smart watch alerts reminding you to sit up straight. Chest straps that you wear to keep your shoulders back. What does good posture actually even do for you, besides make you look taller?
I'm going to talk about the functionality of good posture. Why you should actually train your posture, but probably not in the way you're thinking with yoga and other unstabilizing movements and postures.
Let's chat about how you can prevent injuries and improve your overall life (maybe even become smarter) by improving your posture.
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I was in a conversation today with my client and they told me how they were so busy and I was amazed at all they were getting done. I was curious and asked them to share a little bit about they do and then I realized that a lot of what they were saying was very familiar. Today, I'm going to share with you how one of my busiest clients gets more done than you and I together in one day.
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We will be talking about this next week on YouTube. I thought I'd share it with you as a sneak preview. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to drop them into the review section. You can view our YouTube page as well. With over one hundred videos of helpful health and fitness tips, we're sure to answer many of your wellness questions.
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This episode is about stretching. Many people believe that stretching is good for you, but it actually can be detrimental to your ligaments and tendons. I discuss a few points that I didn't cover in a previous episode. If you're interested in listening to that episode as well, you can it here. In it, I talk about PNF stretching and what effects that has on your body.
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Today is President's Day and it made me think about all the great leaders and mentors. I thought about a few of my mentors and how much they have shaped the trainer, coach, and person that I am today for so many people. This episode is from 3 years ago and it was an interview with my mentor, Joe Cannon. He certified me almost 20 years ago and was the one that got me excited about personal training.
In this episode, we talk about rhabdomyolysis and the book that he wrote about it. We, of course, talked origin stories, and where we hope to see the industry in the future. This was a really meaningful episode to me and I know it will bring you tons of value from a training and/or fitness enthusiast perspective.
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I've talked about squats on various occasions. How to do them, how not to do them, why you shouldn't do them, and today we'll be examining why you should. I'll specifically address knees as it pertains to your squats and what you should start with if you are having knee issues. There are a few gems in here that I'd like you to note because they are game changers for many of my clients.
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Today I wanted to talk about resilience. It's the time of year when people traditionally experience depression, so I wanted to help bring a little more practicality to resilience. There a few studies that I mention that back up these methods, so try them out and see if they work for you.
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Today's episode is a bit of a gem. We have a great talk about how to strengthen your muscles for pull-ups using the TRX. This is part of our TRX Translations series on YouTube. What makes it so special is that it's completely unedited. That's right, you get to hear my slip-ups and at the end, I give a bit of my commentary on the level of difficulty I perceived when trying to do pull-ups and talk at the same time. Look for the video on our YouTube page later on this week.
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Want to know if you should stop eating gluten? How about what you should do after an injury? Today, I'm going to be talking about a few health and fitness myths that have been circling around that need to be put to rest. Some date back 5 decades, yet some people still think it to be true. Let's debunk some myths today, shall we?
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We've been doing testing here at the studio. Everyone is testing their cardio capacity and it brought me to thinking about how we can all test ourselves in the same way. If you'd like to take the GFC challenge and find out why you should be testing, listen to today's episode.
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There are a lot of different theories on protein. Some use it to gain muscle and bulk up. Others, use it in their keto diets and lose a ton of weight. What is the deal with protein? Is it magic? What exactly is it and are you getting an adequate amount daily? We're gonna get to the bottom of all this in today's episode.
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Do you know the magic words? It was once thought that we could conjure up anything with certain spells or magic words. Turns out this is true to a certain point. What you say determines your reality and it could be exactly as you want it to be...If you let it.
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Today, I discuss psychological and physiological stress. I'll be answering the question of whether or not there is good stress and what effect stress has on the body. Most importantly, you're going to learn what you can do to manage some of the unknown stressors so that you live a happier, healthier life.
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I'm sure you've heard a lot of tricks and tips to help you stay young. You might even own a few gadgets as well. Today, we're going to talk about a free way to keep your body and mind young throughout the years?
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A client posed a question to me today that was very nuanced. As you get older you tend to acquire aches and pains that seem to come out of nowhere. The question is, are those aches and pains degenerations of the joints or do you need to strengthen them? Maybe, it's a little of both...
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I was brought back to my college days with a package that I received in the mail. It reminded me of what discipline felt like and it's probably not most people imagine it to be. Often, you see people preaching discipline that seem to be miserable. Today, we're going to talk about what is to have a healthy (and happy) attitude towards discipline.
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We're going to talk again about core training and review a few of the subjects I talked about on a similar episode. This is a sneak preview of the lightly edited version. See the full version on our YouTube Channel next week.
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Communication is every bit as important to your health as crunches. Maybe even more so. Today, I'd like to give you a look into conversations I have with my clients and how they are sometimes helpful for them to make strong decisions even outside the gym.
We're going to be talking about a scenario where one person is faced with an obstacle and to get out of it, they have to properly communicate. You absolutely have been in a scenario like this, so take notes because this is a solid thought piece.
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Squatting is an exercise that you see a lot of people doing (wrong). Some people say that a squat is one of the best things to add into your training program. I disagree. I don't believe that squats should be such an integral part of anyone's fitness routine and today, I'll tell you why.
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There is a way to work your core that might hurt your back. Then, there's a way that will strengthen your back by improving its ability to stabilize your body. Are you sure that you're doing the right core exercises? Find out what you might be doing wrong in the gym and how to strengthen your core the right way.
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This episode is about a recent conversation I had with one of my online clients. We talked about the importance of a warm-up and what you should normally be doing for your warmups if you're not an athlete.
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In today's episode, I talk about what I've learned about my own rest through the use of a fitness gadget called, The Oura Ring. I learned a lot about my own rest and in this episode I break down what data I got, what it means, and how I felt validated/invalidated by what I found. You can get one too. Get your $40 discount here. Open to the first 5 listeners, so if you aren't subscribed, you might have already missed your chance.
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In today's episode, I talked about spot treatments. It's probably one of the most common issues I run across. People wanting to get a certain body part bigger or stronger. I get it, who wouldn't want to have ripped abs or bulging biceps. But it's not as simple as doing my reps and weight. Today, we're going to talk about the connections in this universe that make the body strong.
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Everyone tries to set goals in the beginning of the year. However, it's a fact that 80% of people that set New Year's Resolutions backslide into their bad habits by week 3. You don't have to feel bad all the time because you haven't reached your goals. You just need a strategy. Today, we're going to be talking about one such strategy that we use here for our company as well as with our clients that is almost guaranteed to work every time, all the time. Let's learn how to build positive habits with a proven strategy shall we?
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This clip is from a TRX series we've created on YouTube called "TRX Translations." In it, I talk about basic exercises in the gym and their equivalents on the TRX. You can find more videos from this series here on our page. I created this series to stay on brand as the "TRXpert," however this will be the only episode we put on the podcast. Enjoy.
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This is a continuation of episode 5 where I further explain the "muscle continuum." It's a phrase I made up to explain what trainers would call "progressive overload." In this episode, I talk about building muscle and how I failed as a trainer to understand that basic concept early in my career.
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We're heading into the new year and I'm cleaning out the vault. I have some episode ideas that never made it out during the year so, we're going to finish the season with a few topics that I never got around to talking about.
In this episode, I talk about how to build a program where you either gain muscle mass or endurance. One will get you big and one will get you ripped. Keep in mind that exercise and muscle building is a continuum and you can do both. But we will discovery the secret that I use to help my clients to stay strong and build muscle without overworking themselves.
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We've got a video for you today. I tried to get my camera person from behind the camera to no avail, but we had a good conversation about time and how it can be important to some and not so important to others. Listen in on our different views on time and drop us your thoughts in the poll.
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In today's episode, I address the growing trend of genetic testing and what it means for your supplementation. Can you figure out exactly which supplements your body needs based on blood tests and genetic tests? It works for chronic diseases like cancer and sickle cell anemia. Can you use these tests to find out if you need more mycelium? We'll find out in this episode.
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Today we talked about the effects of lifting for all age groups and how recent studies have shown that lifting weights for people over the age of 50 is important and after the age of 70 is crucial for maintaining a good quality of life.
We also tackle the subject of mindset with a study about the placebo effect. We follow an experiment where two groups were told to gain muscle, but one was told that they didn't have to exercise. The results of that experiment might surprise you. Check below for a link to the studies discussed in this episode.
Exercise and The Placebo Effect
Older bodies can still build muscle
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We're about to finish the year and while everyone is throttling down, I'm thinking of a few things that we can do to make 2024 a little better here. In this episode, I talk about the theme for the end of the year is to get lighter. I'm not talking weight though. There are some things that we might be dragging around that should you let them go, could absolutely lead to a game-changing shift in perspective.
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I've been talking gratitude lately in my daily emails and I wanted to share a thought that I had from this morning. Going into the holidays, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and blame all the delicious food on holiday weight gain. I want to remind you that it doesn't matter what happens, it matters how you feel about it. Let's finish off this season with an episode about my favorite topic...gratitude.
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I was talking to a client today about cool sculpting and the lawsuit super model, Linda Evangelista had against ZELTIQ Aesthetics. In this episode we talk about the dangers of spot treatments on your body as well as your life. Spoiler alert: it never ends well.
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So many people get intimidated by working out because what you see on social media is a bunch of influencers trying to show you all that they know. While, this may be a great way for them to display their skills, people often can get overwhelmed by the depth of information available.
In this episode, I talk about what you need to do to avoid weak workouts. It's not what you think and you might want to consider what purpose those difficult workouts are serving you with the tips I have here for you today.
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Let's talk about a few things I learned from getting my first ever facial and spa treatment. Some things you might find are very important to living a good life whether you relax on a sofa or on a private jet.
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So many people brag to me about how many calories they burned in their hour long run. I think that's great, but if you're looking to be more efficient at burning excess energy (fat) then that's not what you should be looking to do. If duration was everything then you would just be able to eat what you want and go for a bike ride. Not how it works, but I'll tell you what does in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support
People ask me all the time how to get their core stronger. Then I tell them they need to lift more. They give me this confused look then ask how to get a six-pack and that's when I know that we have to have a discussion about the difference between core and abs. Today, we're going to talk about the different types of strength you can develop and I'm going to give a couple of examples of exercises you can do to strengthen your core. If you would like to know more, check out our YouTube channel here.
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Today, I've got two stories about 3 people making a real difference in their own lives. These types of episodes are my favorites because they are stories of triumph. I like to tell these types of stories in my "Monday Motivation" emails. If you would like more stories like this of inspiration and triumph, sign up for the General Fitness Company Inner Circle by clicking this link here.
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Today I want to talk a little bit more about how to stay healthy and fit even through the holidays. I know there are a lot of different theories on staying healthy and I even talked about this earlier on this week, but I think that we can finally nip all the rumors in the bud here and settle the hype right now. We're going to talk about how you can lose weight, stay in shape, and create an easy exercise program that will help you stay fit.
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People talk about stretching like it's the best thing in the world. People also talk about it like it's the worst thing in the world. I tend to believe that the truth lies in the middle. I'm going to take you over a brief pro and con analysis of stretching so that you can decide.
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Everyone wants to know how to burn fat, but many people in my field are not exactly sure how to do it. We all know that it's diet and exercise, but are there more details? Is there a way to get very specific so that we can know exactly what it is about food and movement that make us gain or lose fat? We're gonna find that out here today.
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Funny thing about fear is that it can motivate you to escape (or fight). If can bring you all that want, if used effectively. How do you use fear? How can fear and its opposite guide us to a better future? Find out in today's episode.
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Today, I'm going to talk about a little known exercise secret that says you only need 20 seconds of exercise to be healthier and lose weight. That's right! Only 20 seconds!! Tune in to find out exactly what type of exercise it is so you can start right away.
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Today, I wanted to talk about nature and following the natural path even when others tell you to do otherwise. We'll talk about what the seasons mean for you, your life, and of course, your endeavors.
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2 weeks ago I was telling you about how many of my clients have started training using more free weights. I was curious to see what would happen. Here's the result of over 20 people switching off the machines and using their bodies to train. They were very nervous at first, but the results so far are interesting.
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Sometimes we mess up. We all do. But what we do about it is what is important. In today's episode I talk about what happens when you skip a workout or make a mistake that you have to admit to someone else. Check out the YouTube channel for more fitness related content. General Fitness Company on Youtube.
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People don't think much about this, but throwing a very complex movement that involves just as much of the upper body as it does the lower body. Today, we're going to talk about the mechanics of throwing and a few exercises that can help stabilize your shoulder as well as strengthen the part of the hips that is involved in your throwing motion.
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I started this episode talking about transformation journey's and somehow diverted into a talk about karma. It was a fun ride that involved the topics of enlightenment, frequencies and resonation, and a few other woo woo ideas that I don't normally talk about. Maybe it's the eclipse coming tomorrow or the fact that it's Friday the 13th giving serious synchronicity vibes with episode 113. Whatever it is, I think this episode brings a lot of value to our understanding of karma and will hopefully help people to make choices that serve them even better in the future.
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In today's episode, I recall a crush and a conversation we had about body types when from when I was a teenager. We had a vastly different understanding of fitness and training in general back in the 80's. Many people still interestingly adhere to these outdated principles so, today we're going to talk your body and the workouts that you need for your specific body type.
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In light of the recent events in the Middle East, I wanted us to talk human to human. What is empathy? I looked into it this weekend because it seems that empathy is talked about more and more these days and when something tragic happens we have to look inside of ourselves to find strength. Where does that strength come from? Why do people do bad things? Why do people do good things? These are all questions I will address in today's episode. To know yourself is to know others and I hope you enjoy exploring that with me today.
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You know, sometimes there are days where everything seems to not go our way. Today, we're going to use psychology to help us focus on the things that we want in our life and filter out the things we don't. It all starts with a simple shift in perception.
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Yesterday was my birthday and it's around this time of year where I review things that I've learned and try to think of things that I would like to learn. I pulled out one of my old books, Tao te Ching and recalled a very familiar theme...use it or lose it. In today's episode, we'll talk about how eastern philosophy has influenced our understanding of the effects of movement on the body.
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Climbing may not be a movement that most adults do, in fact it may be the least utilized out of all of the 5 basic human movements, but I believe it to be one of the most important ones for developing upper body posture. It may not be important to actually climb, but to have the ability to, might be invaluable for your posture. Check out our YouTube channel and watch our "Fix Your Posture" series or catch up on previous episodes of our "5 Basic Human Movements," series to learn more.
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In this episode, I talk about something that came up in the studio this week. We've been working our way off the machines so people have been surprised by the difference in weights between machines and their equivalent exercise using free weights. I would like us to explore this together as we walk through my take on personal training and how we can be better at understanding what a trainer is doing. You might be able to get a better understanding of what might work for you at the end of this episode.
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I was looking through old emails to my email list today and came across a series of emails I wrote when I was starting this company. They were very inspiring and educational. In today's episode, I'm going to talk about what I did to start General Fitness Company and what 3 steps you can take to get just about anything you want in life.
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Today is Yom Kipur. While, I'm not religious, I grew up in a church and I believe that history and traditions have some value. In fact, I believe the traditions we have are the foundation for the values that many of us have today. With that in mind, it's my believe that the straying from those values, good or bad, has led to a sort of collective creation of personal values that don't really jive with what we've built over 10s of thousands of years. So this episode is an acknowledgment of those values and hopefully a structure that we can build on that values being kind to ourselves because we are all special beings that bring a sort of benefit to the planet.
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We all wish we had more. But most of the time we're not willing to do more. That's okay though. This episode is about challenging yourself with one simple action that will help you to get the result you want. If you'd like to join our growing online client base, check us out here at generalfitnesscompany.com
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Today is a short episode on perception. Just a friendly reminder that not everyone sees what you see, but at the same time, there are some universal rules to life. I've got a challenge for you in today's episode so listen up and lets see if you are up for it.
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Today we're going to talk briefly about the mechanics of jumping and what it is that moves your body so that your feet can leave the ground. It's not as difficult as people make it out to be, at the same time, gravity is a tough opponent so it takes a few key muscle groups to accelerate enough so that you can overcome gravity. What does it take to execute the functional movement of jumping? Stay tuned and find out.
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In today's episode, we're going to be talking about a conversation I had with a client with a concept that I think is actually sort of ingenious. They came up with a phrase called "Exercise snacks," and I think they are a very intriguing way to look at exercise in a healthy way. Tune in to find out exactly what an exercise snack actually is.
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So you wanna grow old huh? In this episode, I talk about research from the blue zones (areas with a high concentration of centenarians, or 100 year-olds) that shows how people are living so long. Many of these centenarians are very active and eat healthy, but that's not the only thing they're doing. Listen in on this episode to find out how you can increase your lifespan by up to 15 extra years.
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Many people get macros and calories confused, but they are very different. Today, we're going to be talking about how to eat a healthy and balanced diet while still eating the foods you like. How? Well, by counting your macros instead of calories. Counting your macros is a healthy and balanced way to get all the nutrients your body needs to execute its daily processes and I'm willing to bet that you might need more information on what the proper percentage of macros you need to stay healthy. Grab a pad and a pen because this episode is full of knowledge nuggets.
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Overhead squats are a movement that not many people practice, but it's a very important movement to try and master. If you don't have mobility in your shoulders, you won't be able to execute this movement correctly. While, the title of this episode may be "overhead squats," what we're really working on today is your shoulder mobility. Check out our Fix Your Posture series on YouTube to see the movements that I explain here in this episode.
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Today, we're gonna finish off the gait series on our 5 Basic Human Movements by talking about ankle mobility. It's something that I never really thought was important until much later on in life and then I realized that it's something that we all talk very little about when it comes to training, but has a huge significance when in creating a more balanced body and better overall development. Listen to this episode to get some helpful tips on ankle mobility and check out the YouTube page to find our latest uploads in the Movement series. Click here
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Today we are going to talk about what active recovery means in your life as well as in your workouts. I also have an amusing story to share about me growing up and how it taught me the discipline to keep going.
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The title of this episode is a combination of two topics that I covered today. I talked about how adaptable we are as human beings and foam rolling. It's actually kind of a mystery how these two are linked, but once you listen to the episode, you'll understand that these two are almost synonymous in how we can think of relating to our body.
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What if you could be perfect? That would be sweet, right? Well, I'll have you consider today that you might be closer to perfection than you think. This episode is about the way people disregard their instinct and trust people in the fitness industry that really aren't giving them the best information when it comes to their own personal health goals. It's not the trainer or fitness guru's fault though. Listen closely to this episode and you'll see what I mean.
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Today, we're talking about one of my favorite subjects, running. Whether you're a runner or not, I believe you'll find value in this episode as it also talks about the basic mechanics used for running. If you want more content like this, you can see our most recent episode on the 5 Basic Human Movements here.
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Today, we're going to discuss dead butt syndrome, also known as gluteal amnesia. This is a fairly common problem with many of my clients when they first start out because they spend much of their time sitting at a desk. If this sounds like you, then you just might want to grab a pad and a pen and take notes. If you want to know more about gluteal amnesia after listening to this episode, check out the General Fitness Company on YouTube where I have a video that goes into even more depth on this subject as well as has some helpful exercises you can do to prevent and alleviate the issue if you already have it. Click here to watch the video.
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Today I'm talking about what it takes to be healthy. Many people believe that it's giving their all and burning themselves to the ground until there's nothing left of them. Let me tell you a little story about my own personal struggles in getting and staying healthy and what I've learned from my own personal experience.
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We made it back to fitness! Ha! We're discussing gait again. This time we're drilling it down to the specifics of walking. Talking about how you can improve your gait, if at all. I'll also be answering the question about what gait even actually is and what affect it has on your overall posture and body mechanics.
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In today's episode, we're going to talk about a positive mentality. I ran into a lady while on vacation last year and she had an interesting story to tell that I remembered because she was not happy while on vacation. Of course, I wanted to know why and when she told me, I realized that she had the problem that many people have today...she didn't know what she needed to be happy. So today we're going to talk about what it takes to be happy and how so many people have put themselves in a position to have happiness elude them in lieu of the least desirable outcome.
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It's episode 88 and we're talking about gait...mate. It's a late night here at the studio, so I felt I'd be a little silly and give this episode a rhyming name, but this content is legit. In it, I tried to talk as briefly as I could about gait and one exercise that I have all my clients do if I find they have balance issues. We're also going to talk about wearing the right shoes and what a good shoe can do for you. Click the link for some exercises that you can do at home, specifically for your toes. Toe Love
You can also check out the latest episode in our new series called "The 5 Basic Human Movements" by clicking this link here.
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Sometimes people really are just trying to please others and don't even realize it. Today, we're going to be talking about happiness and how important it is to protect it. You want to be happy? Remember, you're the only one in control of that.
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In today's episode we're talking about gratitude in the face of today's challenging world.
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The title might be a bit click-baity, but it got you to click didn't it? Ha! This episode is about 4 different things that I usually see people do in the gym that don't work for them. It's not a particular training style, but rather specific things that people do when they're working out that don't...well...work out!
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The way walk had a great impact on your balance. The arms, the legs, and hips all have to move in unison and if just one element is off, the whole body is off. Today, I'd like to give a general overview of what to improve, how to improve it, and what you can personally do to prevent common injuries related to balance.
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1083 is my favorite number so we're going to talk about my favorite subject...running. Well, not exactly. We're actually going to talk about one of the most important and most overlooked aspects of running, stability and mobility of the foot and ankles. Not many people work this, but my clients do all the time and I have to say that they rarely have injuries pertaining to balance, even though most of them perform movements that consistently require balance. Tennis, golf, hockey, and even something as simple as walking, require a lot of balance to be performed without the risk of injury and today we're going to talk about how to do all these and more properly.
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This is a short clip from a recently recorded video about plantar fasciitis. It's more common than people think and it can happen for a number of reasons. Waking up in the middle of the night with searing pain in your foot is no joke. Today, we're going to give a few tips to prevent and eliminate it. Keep up with General Fitness Company on YouTube if you want to see the full video with more tips and prevention for this particular ailment.
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There are many fitness professionals that will tell you that might need to focus on strength. Some will tell you that you're better off with flexibility. Others may be more concerned with endurance. There is a lot of conflicting evidence when it comes to why we train. Outside of aesthetics, the reason why we train is because we want to be more functional in our everyday life. At least that's how we train here at General Fitness Company. Today we're going to be talking about our core principles and how we train each and every one of our clients.
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As you age, your spinal mobility decreases. Unfortunately, this is an irreversible process, but we can slow down that process with spinal mobility exercises. Today, we're going to talk briefly about how we can prevent arthritis, herniations, and stenosis in your spine. If you've got a tight back, this is the episode for you.
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We talked about forward head posture in this episode. Check our YouTube channel for more helpful videos and fitness tips.
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I was running with some friends the other day and we had a nice conversation about patterns. Well, it wasn't directly about patterns, but it was about how we get so used to doing things a certain way and one small tweak or change can throw us for a loop. Take brushing your teeth. Just brushing your teeth with the opposite hand makes a world of difference in how confident we are that we cleaned as effectively as if it had been done with your dominant hand. Let's talk about patterns and what role they play in your life today.
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There is something about yoga that many people aren't talking about. Its intended purpose is not being properly executed. Many people have sought to try yoga so that they can improve their flexibility, however, many people are coming away more injured than they started and people want to know why. We'll explore that question in today's episode.
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Not a busy day at the studio today, but we have some fun info on how to be a better runner. These aren't the typical tips that you see in fitness magazines or influencer pages. These are real, useful hints that you can also apply to your everyday fitness routines.
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One of my clients asked me last week what's the best way to get strong enough to do a pull-up. Here's my answer. Make sure to check out General Fitness Company on YouTube where we answer many of the health and fitness questions we've been asked over the years. Watch our videos and check the comments for answers to popular fitness questions. Click here to get started.
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Someone sent me a video today about someone sneezing and throwing their back out. It's happened to me. About 10 years ago, after I won a Powerlifting championship, I threw mine out the same way. I thought it would be good to tell my story and help prevent you from suffering the same fate.
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In our last episode, we talked about why you should squat. Today, we'll review squat technique and a glaring weakness for most people when it comes to squats. Pro tip: It's not usually your back that's the problem. Normally, the issue is somewhere a little lower on your body there is a weakness that makes your back have to compensate and that's why people hurt their back when they squat.
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I'm back from vacation in the mountains and boy is it a different world out there! Everything moves a lot slower, everyone knows everyone else, and you're pretty much free to do whatever you want because there aren't a lot of people around to judge.
Freedom is something that we celebrated this past week and I wanted us to talk about freedom and what it means to mean both physically and figuratively.
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I was reminiscing on my trip to upstate PA today and I thought about how important jumping was to stay dry. (There were a lot of puddles and mini ponds on our various hikes). It's important to squat, but why? Today we find out what squats are good for in your life.
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It's a clip show! Haven't had one of these in a while, but I'm excited to bring you some of my favorite stories and personal thoughts about owning your style, executing, not getting burnt out while doing it and of course, feeling happy while doing all that. Enjoy!
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We've all experienced a time where things aren't what they seem and we end up judging them incorrectly because of a knee jerk reaction. Today we're going to talk about a collective knee-jerk reaction by a certain community about a recent court ruling and how we can learn from this to help make better decisions as individuals.
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In today's episode we're going to be talking briefly about sciatica. What is it? How do you get it? How can you prevent it? These are all questions that we'll address in today's episode.
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Today, I responded to a question from our YouTube page. A couple of weeks ago I recorded a video named "Should You Work Out Today?" It got a few responses, but many people asked about pushing their limits. How much should you exercise if you plan on exercising each day? How do I know what my limits are? How do I even find my limits? I answer these questions and more in today's episode. If you want to take a peek at the original recording, click the link below.
Should You Work Out Today?
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In today's episode I'm going to talk about how emotions can affect your life and how controlling your emotions can be easier than you think. Biology is a big part of what I'm talking about here so prepare to gain a new understanding of how your can control your life by controlling emotions. Let's talk about some simple things that you can do to help you live a longer and healthier life without the need to lift a single weight.
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Today, I'd like to talk about how a lesson in hair care turned into a lesson in self-care for myself as well as my clients. I've got a few hair care tips for both men and women in this one so listen closely.
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Today is Juneteenth and I thought it to be a good idea to talk about freedom since today is also referred to as 'Freedom Day.' In today's discussion I will talk about mobility and how what you see on social media isn't always a good idea to replicate when it comes to your workouts.
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Today I want to talk a bit about the namesake of the Nobel Prize. He had a life-altering event that changed not only his perception but the perceptions that others had of him. It's a great story about disappointment, triumph, and mistaken identity. Through this story, I hope to inspire you to take chances but also understand that it's never too late to change course.
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Last Wednesday I put out a similar episode, but I thought it could be slightly improved so I decided to rerecord and bring some more (less biased) information based on feedback I got from you. Thanks for all your feedback and I'm hoping that this will help you make the right decision when it comes to buying your next pair of shoes for working out. Keep the feedback coming and remember to answer the question that goes with this episode if you're listening on Spotify.
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We are the sum of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. That being said, if you want change in your life, you have to take responsibility for what you've created so far in your life. The great thing about taking responsibility is that it gives you the power to not only accept culpability for everything negative in your life but also gives you the opportunity to take credit for all the good. So keep your mind positive with this episode and create more awesomeness in your life.
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I'm gonna preach this till the cows come home. Stop stretching to get more flexible! Everyone believes that stretching more will get you to touch your toes and help you become more limber all around and they're right...to a point. You see plenty of trainers and influencers trying to get people to believe that their stretching program is the best, but I'm here to tell you that they're going to get you flexible, but definitely not in the way you hoped. So enjoy this episode, but don't stretch while you do.
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I'm back from a short hiatus to talk about something near and dear to my heart as a runner...shoes! Shoes and more importantly, feet are a very overlooked part of the fitness world. Today, we're going to explore what goes into shoe shopping. Are you buying the right shoes? Are your shoes possibly the cause of all your injuries? Find the answer to those questions in today's episode.
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I had a client ask me about a decade ago about lifting when doing a running program. They didn't want to do both because they didn't want to get so tired lifting that they wouldn't be able to run and vice versa. In this episode, we're going to talk briefly about what you should do and why.
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In a world where everything is available at the push of a button, it's important to remember that good things come to those who wait. I don't mean to wait like sitting around twiddling your thumbs, but in a way that will continue to persuade you into continuing to look for opportunities to succeed along your journey of reaching your goal. Remember when the world around you is crumbling, it's no use sitting around sucking your thumb. It's your opportunity to step up. Let's Gooooo!
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One of my clients asked me the other day if they should work out every day. This is a bit of a trick question simply because of the wording. Find out why I don't believe you should work out every day and how not working out every day can lead to better results than if you did.
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I had someone ask me this a while ago. "What would you change about yourself?" After thinking for a few minutes, I decided that there was nothing I would change about myself. That's not to say that I'm conceited or anything. It's just that I have a positive attitude about myself and so should you. Self-acceptance is the topic of this episode and I want us to think about how we could improve our life simply by changing the perspective we have on ourselves.
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Here's a question. What's better, a bowl of ice on the couch or working on a new project that could land you a gig 2x your current salary? The answer is...It Depends!! I'll explain what I mean more in the episode, but tune in for talk about burn-out, going after your goals, and the value of rest.
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Today we're gonna use an analogy to talk about momentum and it's importance in achieving your goals. Everyone wants to achieve now! That's quite alright. You should be motivated to get what you want from life. But don't forget how important momentum is in reaching any of your goals.
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One of my clients asked me the other day which is better. Cake or alcohol at a party? That's actually an excellent question! Cake has lots more sugar than alcohol, but alcohol leaves you feeling tired because it's a depressant. Today, we're going to talk about party refreshments and which might be better for you.
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In this episode, we talk about the little voices in my head. Don't be concerned, you have the little voices too. We're all lead by these voices. Let's talk about what they're actually saying to us.
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This month is Mental Health Awareness Month and I wanted to talk today about how you can manage your mental health. It takes strength to be able to change your life for the better. Today, we're going to hear about a success story and how my client managed to lose 100 (!) pounds. Of course, it takes more than just strength to get to where you want to be so we'll also be learning about another very power mindset alongside strength that can change your life in an instant.
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In today's episode, I talk about why exercise isn't something that's "nice to do," it is actually something that keeps you alive and ensures that you'll have healthy development both mentally and physically. I mention some famous people in history to back up my point. I think this episode will bring you real value and motivate you to consider exercise in a completely different way.
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Story Time!! Today I wanted to just drop a little story on you about not giving up. But it's more than just not giving up. It's a personal story of triumph, disappointment, and growth. Everyone has had a time in their life where they thought they were doing better than they actually were and here's mine.
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Someone asked me yesterday how to become a better gardener. Well, actually they asked how can they garden without back pain. It's actually a really good question. The first inclination would be to garden more. While that might give you more experience, it's not going to prevent you from having back pain. The key here is something that I learned in my early years as a personal trainer. It's called specificity of training and we're going to talk about how it can help you not only get better at what you want to do but also prevent injuries. Let's train smarter with the knowledge from this episode.
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Everyone wants to know how to manifest the perfect life. Or at least have a guide to finding a better life. In this episode, I'm going to talk about 3 tactical maneuvers you can use to get whatever you want in life.
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Your opinions are not facts. Just because the sky looks cloudy, doesnΒ΄t mean itΒ΄s grey. When those clouds move youΒ΄ll see the blue of the sky. Sometimes we may let our fears or anger rule our world. ItΒ΄s not a good way to live; in some instances, it can alter the course of your future in an unhealthy way. LetΒ΄s talk about your energy today.
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There was a recent comparative study that pitted free weight workouts vs. machine workouts. Many people have asked me about these two types of training. Many want to know which is the better style. I have my own theory, but the conclusion based on the results of this study just might blow your mind.
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Around this time last year, I released a 10-part series called "10 General Rules For Life." It was actually longer than 10. It was 18, but I widdled it down to 15 and then to 10. These 3 were the first that I cut. Maybe you might see all 18 rules in the future, but until then, enjoy these 3 equally helpful rules.
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There are a lot of times when we give ourselves excuses for why we fail. Sometimes those excuses are valid, but people usually blame other things/people. Today we're going to talk a little about pace, taking responsibility for your feelings, and creating success by moving forward. This is an episode that spawned from a recent real-world experience, so I believe you'll find the application to your life very fitting.
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Everyone says that sitting is the new smoking. Many of us sit all day, so it's important to know the proper way to sit as well as how to train your body to be strong enough to sit without creating compensations. In the episode, I also messed up a few times and called a Swiss ball instead of a yoga ball chair, but if you want to see the one we made up, click here to see the video version of this on YouTube.
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Many people think that functional training is anything that involves body weight. That's not the case, however. Especially, if we are talking about functional training versus aesthetic training. The two may seem the same because many fitness gurus use the two interchangeably. Today, we're gonna clear the air and help you think differently about functional training and why it may or may not be in line with your health and fitness goals.
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Today we wrapped up our talks on blaming yourself and having a strong core...This time metaphorically. It's great to be strong in the gym, but what help is it if you use that newly found strength to tear yourself down? Love yourself and show it with some of the tips used in today's episode.
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We live in a world where comparison is all around us. The more you keep up with everyone else, the more your life improves. Or so it seems. Today we're going to talk about what it means to compare and discuss its implications for reaching your goals and being happy about the process of getting there.
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Sometimes we want to achieve a lot in a little bit of time. It seems like we can do it and it may even look successful, but in the end, we usually see that the work we put in might have some unintended consequences that become barriers to success in the future. Today, we're gonna take a look at how we can avoid those unintended pitfalls that cause us to lose ground.
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I wanted to wrap up my strength talks today with a real-life example of strength. Many people believe that the bigger your muscles are, the stronger you will be. It's not true. Just think about people like Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan...or even me when as the smallest person at the 2012 WNPF World Powerlifting Championships, I won and got lifter of the meet. Strength isn't about size, it's about core.
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Everyone wants to be more flexible. But flexibility is not all it's cracked up to be. There's a thing called hypermobility that's a bit of a misnomer. It should be called hyperflexibility because it is more of a demonstration of flexibility than mobility. What's the difference? Well, today we're going to find out.
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Earlier this morning at around 3 AM, our fire department had to respond to a severe accident. It was pretty involved, but afterward, we had a debriefing that gave us some fascinating insight into how we respond to such calls. There is a parallel here in how we can choose to respond to chaos when it appears in our lives. Today we're going to take a look at that accident and find the clues that will help in finding solutions to our real-life problems.
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There are people out there that benefit you as much as you help them. There are also people that benefit from that get nothing from you and they don't care. But there are dangerous people that harm you while taking something from you and they somehow always find a way to stay longer than they're welcome. Today we're talking about parasites and what to do about them in your life.
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Everyone wants the best body they can get, but sometimes they don't realize that the seemingly basic move like a pushup can be horribly wrong for their body. Today, we're going to talk about what compensations your body develops from things like genetics, trauma, or inflexibility and how you can reverse them or at least, overcome them with modifications.
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Don't let tight and restricted muscles hold you back from being your best self! Loosen up with some myofascial techniques that target the connective tissues of your joints for better support. Learn how many people have been foam rolling incorrectly and discover the benefits of proper foam rolling techniques in today's episode.
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Everyone wants their piece of the pie, but if you want your piece to taste like sweet success, you have to make it your own. You gotta do it your way and not get distracted by others. Today, I tell the story of the boy, the man, and the donkey and how their cautionary tale of listening to too many people made their lives extremely difficult. Live your life and it will always turn out how it should.
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This is an episode from last summer where I went to spend some time with a friend doing something that I wouldn't normally enjoy, but since I was spending time with a friend, I had a ton of fun. I like this episode because it's a reminder that sometimes you may find yourself in some interesting situations, but just as long as you love and trust the folks you're with, you will almost be guaranteed a good time, no matter what you're doing. So find your tribe because it'll help you be comfortable enough to do what feels right, whatever the situation.
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There are times in life when anger can help you, but there is a better way to get what you want from life and that's through empathy. Β Today we're going to get personal and I'm going to tell you something about myself that I'm not very proud of, but I'm happy that I've learned from it. If anger has gotten the best of you at times, then this episode is the one for you.Β
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There's a saying I like to throw around in the gym, "sweat is fat crying." I say it a little tongue-in-cheek, but it's actually kinda true. Fat is something that many of us have more than is necessary and to get where we want to be, we have to burn it off. Same with many other things in life. Whatever you don't need, needs to be disposed of in some way. Today we're going to expand on that and talk about giving up what you want to get what you need.Β
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Many people object to lifting weights and that's understandable. Whether you're worried about getting bulky, lifting incorrectly and getting injured, or simply unsure of the benefits of lifting, this is the episode for you. I answer your lifting questions and yes, you should be lifting. Here's why and how in one short episode. Also, if you'd like to try out our app, click this link to try out our two-week trial. General Fitness Company 2 weeks online
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In today's episode, we're going to talk about decision-making. I was wishing my mom a happy birthday this weekend and we got to talking about life and the decisions we made. This rolled around in my mind and then at the firefighter drill today, we were talking about the same thing. Making decisions out of power instead of fear. So today we are going to talk about decisions that empower you and how you can make more of them.Β
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Spring will be here soon and many people are thinking about how they can look more muscular for the summer. One exercise that, in my opinion, gets overly recommended is a deadlift. Unfortunately, this movement isn't for everyone, and today, we will talk about why. Should you deadlift? Let's find out by talking about the benefits and rarely mentioned drawbacks.
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This is a throwback episode from June of last year in which I was thinking about the state of the world while I was running. Sometimes the universe has clear signs that we choose to ignore. Why? And what happens when you stop ignoring those signs? These questions came to mind as I was running the most gruesome raceI've run in quite some time. The mile! Not just any mile though, a mile while being clearly out of cardiovascular shape. Some interesting thoughts arose about the state of the world and the mental and physical health of the average person shortly after the pandemic.
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This episode is all about 5 things I didn't know when I was a novice personal trainer. There are probably more things, but these are some of the main topics that I hear from clients and gym influencers pretty regularly. It's time to put some of the industry's dogma to rest.Β
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The worst year in recorded history was over 1000 years ago. Hopefully, we're not due for another one anytime soon. This episode is about that worst year and how we can learn to have gratitude even in tough times.Β
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I've been asked the same question often during my personal trainer career. "What's the best way to burn fat?" Many people ask this and the answer is straightforward, but at the same time, it can be a little complicated because it's not as simple as people would like. Today, I'm going to try to answer the fat-burning question as simply and precisely as I possibly can. Take notes because there are some gems here that you might want to save for later.
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Today was just a fun episode in which I talked about different personality types and discussed the usual outcomes of different personality types.Β
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In this episode, I talk about what it is to create beauty in everyday life. Sometimes, we don't see it until it becomes a spark or a light that illuminates the path in front of us and shows us that life is spectacular and it motivates us to want to shine more light and do more greatness for ourselves and others. But there's always a dark side and we're going to talk about why the sky isn't always filled with love and light.Β
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I was talking to one of my older clients the other day about balance. It's important for all of us. Whether you realize it or not, you use your proprioception to gain awareness of your environment. From walking to running, climbing upstairs, and even standing, we use proprioception to maintain our balance. Learn more about proprioception and improving your balance in today's episode.
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What do you do when you want real change in your life? I talked about this a little while back about deserving what you want, but the question for many is what DO you want? Is easier asked than answered for some. Let's dive into this a bit and see if we might find something or someone that might be blocking our potential to live a happy and fulfilled life.Β
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Most people do some type of warmup before they work out, but are they doing the right type? Today, I'm talking about what we do here at General Fitness Company to get our workouts started.
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Today's episode is one that many don't know they need. "Dead butt syndrome" is a real thing (look it up). It affects more people every year because of our increasingly sedentary lifestyle. "Dead butt syndrome," or gluteal amnesia is when your glutes stop firing and your hip flexors and quads get really tight because they are overworked. Usually, this causes low back and hip pain. Today, we're going to talk about how to diagnose, treat, and prevent this syndrome from the comfort of your home.Β
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"They hate us and we don't care." That's been the slogan for the Eagles since 2018 when they won the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, that philosophy didn't play out so well in the game. It doesn't really play out too well in real life, either. Today, we're going to talk about why it's so important to be loved by at least one person.
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In today's episode, we're going to talk about the person responsible for all of the problems in your life.Β
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I pivoted a little on this episode. I was going to talk about small things like donuts that add up to big calories, but I thought more about it and felt we needed a gratitude episode. So today we're going to talk about how little bits of goodness amount to big wins.
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In this episode, I tell a short story from this weekend about my bout against an undefeated champion. We all have or will face this champion at some point in our lives and I'm going to tell you the best way to try to beat him.
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I brought this episode back because I find that it has so many great techniques and systems on how to not only be a good entrepreneur but a kind and generous person. This episode is based on a movie about a great sushi chef and how they became one of the tops in the world. There are some great lessons in here so I hope that some of them ring true for you.Β
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Today was a nice mix of new age woo woo and actual science. I feel this is where the fundamental knowledge is...right at that intersection. There are some interesting things that our mind can do with the brain. ESP, psychic phenomena, literal altering of our genetics. There is a lot that we still are unclear on, but what's for sure is that we change every day, whether you change into what you want, is almost entirely up to you.Β
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You know, national quit day or drop day was January 12th. That's the day that everyone drops their New Year's resolutions. Hopefully, that's not you. But if it is, not to worry. In this episode, I drop 5 gems on how you can build or start (...again) your fitness program. They'll help you set a healthy routine that will encourage you to keep going rather than feeling defeated after the first week like most. If you would like more help, I have a free two-week trial for online training that I would love you to take advantage of today. Just click the link here to get started.Β
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We all have bad days. You can probably recall a specific tough time that was especially memorable. The thing is that we have to get through those days. But how? In today's episode, I talk about what I do to get through bad days and what I advise my clients to do when the waters get a little tricky.Β
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International Give Up Day was not too long ago. That's the day when everyone usually gives up on their New Year Resolutions. The reason why most people give up on their fitness resolutions is that they didn't get the results they had hoped for. Usually, it's because they went too hard on the cardio or the weight training and are too sore to return. Pacing yourself goes without saying, but there is a way to do that that will be more effective than any slow walk on a treadmill. Today we're gonna talk about keeping your joints healthy.
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I had a conversation about functional training with a client today. The discussion was just a few minutes, but afterward, it made me think for a bit. Some people don't have the privilege of picking my brain when it comes to fitness (although you are always welcome to ask questions) so I thought I would take the topic online and talk about why functional training separates itself as one of the best modalities of training. If you would like to join my online functional training program and be healthy, more mobile, and do more (like play with your grandkids) click this link General Fitness Company online training for a 2-week free trial
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We all want to be productive or at least get done what we want to get done. Sometimes, we find ourselves in a position where we are doing too many things at once. Studies show that multi-tasking doesn't work. So what should we do? Create a smart plan! Today, I'm discussing a couple of scenarios. One happened to have someone doing too much a paying the price, the other is an example of achieving something special when you have a plan. If you'd like to have a plan for your fitness click on this link here and get started with our free 2-week trial of the General Fitness Company online training program.Β
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This is a "Wayback Wednesday" episode from last year where I talked about the most efficient and effective exercises. I narrowed it down throughout the episode and talked about the easiest exercise, the most effective exercise, and a few exercises that people think are good, but are really not the best. Stay tuned and take notes. I'm about to change the way you exercise.
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We're back with another new season and this is a very informative one about low back pain. Many people suffer from low back pain and sometimes have to go as far as getting surgery on their back. I've had many people come in with low back pain so, I've created an episode full of my favorite exercises to strengthen their posture so that strength in the low back improves and pain is virtually gone within 6 weeks. You ready to get rid of your low back pain? Take notes! If you'd like more posture episodes, check out my Youtube page. There's a playlist full of exercises for many common ailments. Click here for more.
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It's the last episode of 2022. I'll be back on January 16th, but I had some things to share with you so that you can do some thinking until I get back. This has been a wild year. Not as wild as the two previous years, but we've had some things to distract us from our everyday life. I started by talking about some of this year's events but then decided that it would be better to discuss how we could all do a little bit better in the upcoming year. Speaking of which, if you want to start the year strong with a proven online fitness program, I would strongly encourage you to check out our online training program. We've been getting rave reviews and you can try it out for free today. No credit card necessary. Just click this link right here and you can get started today. See you in 2023!
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Want to have tighter skin and be pain-free? Well, I have the episode for you today. Weβre gonna be talking about how to improve your connective tissue called fascia. Fascia and fascial conditioning have been gaining a buzz in the fitness community however, it still doesnβt get the recognition that I think it should. Iβve personally been using this method of training for years and reaping the benefits, however, I had no idea why it was so effective. In todayβs episode, weβre going to be talking about what fascia is and why itβs such an important part of a healthy training regimen. Iβll also be discussing a few ways that you can start training your fascia today!
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I thought this episode to be apropos for this evening. It's the winter solstice. The shortest day of the year, so it makes sense to talk about shortcuts. This is a throwback from October where I reminisce about a trainer encouraging people to take shortcuts to their goals. We'll discuss what that might mean for you in the new year.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support
In this episode, I talked about the famous Herschel Walker pushup routine. While he may not be the most popular name right now, at one time, he was the most gifted athlete on the field. It's been said and verified that he did up to 3,000 pushups a day. That's an amazing feat and we're going to look into how one can accomplish that on their own today.
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This is a replay from earlier this year, but it's an excellent one that talks about why people should STOP caring what other people think and start caring MORE about what they think about themselves. So many people put pressure on themselves to live up to others' expectations or keep up appearances that they don't think to look at what they actually want from life. Also if you're looking to get an early start on your fitness, try my new online training program here.Β
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This was a fun episode about magic and the occult. I've been learning more about it recently because my associate just got her certification in astrology and tarot reading and I wanted to know more about it. What I found couldn't cover one episode, but I tried my best to give you the most valuable part which is the 12 Universal Laws. Much of this was researched online. However, there is a very interesting book that I'm going to link up here that I highly suggest you read. It has a ton of insight into what the original doctrines and rituals were that gave rise to our current religions and beliefs as well as dropped a couple of pointers on how you can use the tactics of the sorcerers and witches of old to conjure and manifest whatever you want.Β
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A life without having made a choice is a life unlived. We all make choices in life whether we want to or not. Even when we don't make a choice, we actively choose not to do so. So with that understanding, we now have to accept our choices. Today, we will be talking about the choices we make and how they affect our lives. For better or for worse, it's worthwhile to understand our choices and the freedom we have to (not) make them. We should also understand that there will always be rewards and/or consequences for each of our decisions.Β
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In today's episode, I talked about balance and what it can cost you if you don't have good balance. Studies show that if you are over the age of 65 there is a decent chance that a fall could result in death. I talked about a few exercises that you can try, but I also talked about balance in life. Everyone talks about work/life balance, but that can be misleading when it comes to living a healthy fulfilled life. Find out how you can improve every aspect of your balance in today's episode. And if you want to join in on the online training program, here's the link. Online training with General Fitness Company.Β
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A lot of people ask me what the best exercise is for ______. Fill in the blank there. I answered that question a few times today on social media and it made me think about what would be the best overall exercise for everyone. So today, we talked a lot about functional training and its various benefits as well as the most beneficial exercise you can do consistently. The answer might surprise you, so listen closely and take notes.Β
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Around this time of year, people are either shutting it down and relaxing to enjoy the holidays or are beefing up their fitness game in preparation for all the holiday treats they'll consume. This is not without its drawbacks, however. When you work out vigorously, you can often get sore and achy. Many people don't know what to do to alleviate this without simply popping some Advil. In this episode, we're going to discover the most beneficial ways to ease those aches and pains without a bottle or pill.
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This is the time of year when people start getting bombarded by sales, coupons, and deals. Meal plans, gym memberships, holiday cleanses. It can be overwhelming, but today we're gonna help you solve that problem and get you moving forward to a healthier and happier new year.Β
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This is a revisit to a previous episode about safety. I wanted to go a little deeper because a lot of people think about success in the wrong way. Many people think that once they get a Bentley or a Lamborghini they'll be good. I can tell you from personal experience that a fancy car or fancy clothes don't do anything for your mental game. You can still be crying in a Lamborghini and it's actually worse because you'll likely be crying alone because you can't really fit that many people in a sports car. Self-actualization is what it's all about and in this episode, I talk about how you can get there.Β
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It's important to take care of your body because it's the only one you've got. But you also have only one life. Taking care of yourself doesn't always mean going on crazy diets, but it also doesn't mean eating anything you want. Today we're gonna explore what it really means to love yourself.Β
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Someone was asking me the other day about a dance move I had executed. I had gotten it from Michael Jackson, so it was pretty sweet, but I learned how important it is to ankle health many years after I learned the move. How do you dance your way to healthier ankles? Let's moonwalk together and find out how we can improve your gait.
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This is the time of year when diets get ruined. Every year, people work all spring to get ready for summer; as the temperature drops, their weight increases. Very common and very relatable for most. The thing for most people is that they stay in ruin. Today I'm dropping some "Monday Motivation" to pick you back up and get you back on your horse so you can ride out the year strong or at the very least, confident that you can recover from whatever disaster you incur.Β
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Here's another episode about what you should or shouldn't do in the gym. Should you use the leg extension machine? Listen to this episode to find out.
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Doctors have been telling my clients for years that they shouldn't do overhead presses. Why should(n't) you do them? Are they valuable? These are just some of the questions I will answer in the fitness gem filled episode.Β
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The problem with cancel culture isn't that it's obnoxious, but it teaches us some ineffective ways of dealing with others. It essentially leads us to all be robots and to annihilate one another with swift and reactive judgment. Let's have a conversation about a more productive way to be compassionate.Β
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In our last episode, we talked about running and being pushed away from failure. It's a great motivator, but we're going to talk today about the second half of that equation that makes it an even more effective formula for success. Today we're going to look into what it looks like to follow success and be pulled along by a healthy vision.
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What is failure? It's usually an issue with execution. But it's more than just that. Failure is something that can teach us a lesson, just as long as it's not fatal. In today's episode, I talk about the role that accountability plays in your endeavors and what that has to do with your overall vision of success.Β
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There are a lot of variations to that old saying that pertains to the smartest person in the room. Who is the smartest person in the room? What do they look like? What are they achieving? We're going to talk about that supposed smartest person because we might just be talking about someone you know.
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Do you get enough rest? How about enough sleep? There's actually a difference and I want to talk about how some of the most successful people in history used sleep (rather than staying up late) to improve their creativity and reasoning to solve problems, create new society-changing devices, and improve their focus. How do you ask? Well, listen to this episode where I talk about the difference between rest and sleep and a particular type of sleep that has helped the likes of Salvador Dali produce some of the world's most creative work and Bill Gates become the billionaire that he is today. To name a few...
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Halloween is a special holiday that has a very peculiar history. We're going to look into its origins today and see if we can pull something of value out of what was formerly referred to as All Hallows' Eve.Β
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This is a supplement to my last episode about Ye and his fans blaming other people for their misfortunes. Jay-Z was one critical point I didn't get into as much as I would have liked. He was Ye's mentor and has been really quiet about the whole situation. Meanwhile, he has probably twice the net worth and he's doing more every single day. I believe that to blame others for you not being happy in your life is weak-minded thinking and today I'm gonna make the case for it.Β
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Talking about Ye on this episode and how Mr. West might have to wake up and watch what he's saying. Whether he means it or not, we may never know, but what we will talk about today is not following in his footsteps and following his hateful remarks with more feelings of hatred.Β
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If you ever feel like the things you do in the world don't matter, well this is the episode for you. What you do matters. Not only to others, but to yourself into the future and I'll tell you why what you do is so important in today's episode.Β
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Tragedy has happened or will happen to all of us at some point in life. One thing you can do besides work on prevention is work on mitigating by impact by being a human being. How does being a good person mitigate the impact of tragedies? Well, you gonna have to listen and find out.Β
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I've been training for almost 20 years now and the question people pretty much always ask me is "what is the best method to get fit?" Diet and exercise are 2 really good places to start, but today I'm going to briefly talk about 5 ways to get stronger that aren't normally talked about in the fitness industry.Β
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Not enough people ask themselves that question, I think. More people are concerned with what everyone else is doing. It's almost like we're being distracted from our lives so that we can not notice the fact that we don't really have a way to judge how we're even doing until it's too late. Maybe this episode will be a good gauge for all of us today.
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In this episode, I talk about why Vaseline was a thing that united a particular group of people and how it can possibly unite the world.Β
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Stories connect us. Before we were writing, we used to communicate our reality using spoken stories. These stories helped us to understand our world and we still tell stories to the people around us as well as ourselves. Today we're going to talk about the effect stories have on our lives.
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This was the last rule in the General Rules For Life and I have to say I ended it with a bang if I do say so myself. We've got a half-hour thought piece not on simply being you, but contemplating what it really means to be you. It's not as easy as just doing what feels good. It's more than that, but more importantly, it ends with the realization that you being the best you, will help the planet, if not, the entire universe shine a little brighter.Β
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In this short episode, I talk about why opinions of you both good and bad, are none of your business. Happiness lies in your ability to ignore everyone else and do what you think is right for you.
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Making time for yourself can take on a lot of different forms, but the important thing is to make sure that you're actually making time for yourself. In today's episode, I'm going to discuss different ways that are helpful in taking time for yourself and some ways that aren't so helpful. I talk about how I personally make time for me and encourage you to search for what works for you.Β
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Don't Diet! This may sound like I'm encouraging you to be irresponsible, but hear me out. Many people that go on diets, end up gaining more weight than they lost. Why? Because they aren't dieting properly. What's the proper way to diet? Well, you're just going to have to listen and find out.Β
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Compare yourself to who you were yesterday and not to someone else's today. I had a great analogy from the episode that'll I just drop right here. If you follow someone else's map, you'll undoubtedly end up somewhere, but it probably won't be a place where you'll thrive. You'll only survive...if that. The reason for that is that if you follow someone else's path, you'll end up in a place that was not built for you. There are a few more reasons that I'll mention in this episode, but I believe this right here sums up the importance of doing the right thing for yourself and ensuring joy and a real sense of purpose throughout your life.
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This is our 5th rule for life and this is one of my favorites because it epitomizes what I train my clients to do every day. Keep Doing! Not to be confused with keep going, which can often be a blind quest that often leads to oblivion (or at least, burnout). Listen today to find out how to avoid burnout and get the most out of each effort in whatever your endeavor.
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Life is simple, but people often make it too difficult by unnecessarily making people, things, and circumstances their enemies. With an abundant mindset, everything is a possibility, but it doesn't mean it's not gonna take a bit of work.Β
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Being present to me is more than sitting on a couch or chair with candles lit while chanting. It can be that, but if you lead a busy life like I do, sometimes it's really tough to step away. That's why it's essential to be able to be present anywhere. I've discovered a way to help my clients do that pretty consistently and it helps them out wherever they are no matter how much stress they're under. Want to know the secret sauce? Listen and find out.Β
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Rule #2 of our General Rules For Life Series is about you not trying to copy what someone else is doing, but instead, trying to do your own thing. Pablo Picasso was accredited with saying: "Good artist copy and great artist steal." This means that what you do should be something that you created. We'll go more into that and more in today's episode about reaching your full potential regardless of what or who is around you.Β
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This is the first installment of a 10-part series I did a while back. It's 10 general rules for life that I came up with in 2017 when I started General Fitness Company. I've since refined it and changed a few of the rules, but I think it's even more helpful than the original. In this episode, I talk about knowing yourself. Specifically, I talk about body types and knowing what body type you are so that you can be most effective in your training and diet.Β
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Never be afraid to make a mistake. Some of the most important things in human history were discovered by mistake. In this episode, I talk about why people block their blessings and decide not to take risks. The answer might very well surprise you.Β
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In this episode, I talk about how important it is to know your role. Not in the way that most people think though. We're living in 2022 now. It's a new millennium and people don't have clearly defined roles as they once did. The freedom we have to be whatever we want is now here and also it is liberating, it can also be confusing. Today, I'm going to discuss what it means to play your role and how to find what your role should be in your own life as well as in the lives of others.Β
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Shortcuts. We all want to know the quickest way to get to our goals. The easiest way to get there is by not wasting time. In this episode, I have a few tips to help you reach your goals faster.
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Today, I discussed two cognitive biases that prevent us from succeeding in life. Holding on to things because we're scared of losing them (aka loss aversion) and spending time on something even though it's not giving us value anymore (aka the sunk cost fallacy). These are two of 25 cognitive biases created by Charlie Munger, Warren Buffet's business partner. If you want to see all 25, check them out here.
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In this short episode, I talk about 2 important experiments that may lead you to think twice about how long you take to make decisions.
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So many things are against you when you try to take on a challenge. External environmental factors and the situation can change, leaving your methods to be antiquated before you even master them. There is no magic pill you can swallow to ensure your success in everything you do, however, there is a way that you can make everything a little bit easier. All it takes is a little patience and a pension for options. Find out what that means and more in today's episode.
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The title of this episode may be a bit of a misnomer. I'm actually talking about sleeping through life. In this episode, I talk about my personal experience as well as some client experiences with lack of rest and what it does to productivity.Β
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This episode is sort of an addendum to Friday's episode about mentors and guides. I talk about how a conversation with my coworker led to some interesting insights about visualization and how important it is to see what you want and have a visual compass for what you want out of life. I share a story about my online program that I've been trying to put out for the past two years and now we have it ready for you. If you want to take a peek and get access to me for a free 15 minute consultation plus a two week training and stretching program, click this link here to get started today.Β
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In this episode, I talked a little bit about my experiences with mentors and coaches. I've found that over the years it's best to have someone that you trust or at least that you can rely on to show you the ropes in those areas of life where you need help. Sometimes, it may be tempting to do it on your own, but that always ends with people wasting their time trying to figure out things that people have figured out long before.
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People say all the time that I'm the happiest person they know. I don't know about that, but I can tell you what it is that makes me happy. It's the fact that I know I'm not in control, but at the same time I am. I know I can't control what happens to me, but I can be curious as to why and that curiosity is what brings me the most joy throughout the day. Listen in to find out why curiosity could be your key to living a happier and more importantly, healthier life.Β
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In this episode, I started with talking about discipline versus motivation. I had gotten into a discussion earlier this morning with someone about discipline and we had come to the conclusion that it's not a matter of discipline for most, it's actually more of a function of self-care. With that, I brought the episode to topic of what intelligence actually entails. I think this is a very thought provoking episode so let me know what you think.Β
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This is a short episode on how I think we can all build success without holding ourselves back. I have experience with this because I felt like I was holding myself back before I started General Fitness Company. It's a story about how we can go from doubtful to confident about what we can do in this world and how we should always aim to do it our way.Β
Here's that 2 week trial I mentioned for the online personal training.Β
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How do you make time fly? Grab a clock and throw it across the room! Ha! Joking aside, there are times when you want life to be a little simpler. Today I'm going to talk about how to make the challenging, boring, monotonous, things a little more fun and how it can make you more productive and valuable to others in the process.Β
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So many people have wondered "what's in it for me?" I know it's true because up until a certain catastrophic event in my life, that's exactly how I thought. Today, I'm going to tell you about that event and how it changed my life for the better. It's made me a more grateful and giving person, which has given me a lot more happiness than I thought originally possible. I don't make a million dollars or have a million followers on social media. But what I do have, can never be taken away and I wish the same for you. Hopefully, this episode will bring a little piece of that into your life as well.Β
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There are times when even the smartest people can be duped by their own brain. In todayβs episode, weβre gonna talk about how to get rid of bad habits for good and how to commence good habits and make them stick.
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Loss aversion. It's a cognitive bias that we all suffer from. It's our tendency to try to avoid loss in the face of possible gain. I've had it, you've had it, we've all had it. It can be a problem, but not one that we can't fix. In today's episode, we're going to explore the possibilities with 3 guaranteed tactics that will keep you progressing rather than treading water in the hopes that you'll get somewhere.
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This episode is an exciting story about limiting beliefs and dogma. There are plenty of times that we're fed incorrect information. Sometimes, it's because the person sharing it has an agenda. Other times, those beliefs are based on something that we've long since refuted as "fake news." Whatever the reason, it's essential to formulate our own beliefs based on our own personal experiences and investigate how the foundations of our knowledge even come to pass.Β
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I used to be a school counselor and I saw first hand how kids are being taught to be dependent. Creativity is being discouraged across the board and it's affecting the attention span of children and adults alike. In this episode I talked about attention and focus and how it's being stripped away from us, not only by technology, but a multitude of factors. We're going to dig deep in this special episode to find what is really at the bottom of this leaching of our attention and what we can do to stop in our environment.
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In the last episode, I talked about slaying dragons before they get too big. But you can't spend all your time slaying dragons. You'll be treading water your entire life. Boundaries are necessary if you actually want to move forward in life. Today, we're going to discuss the best ways to set up boundaries and the importance of boundaries as they pertain to your existence and identity.
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Life is complicated sometimes, but the worst thing you can do is sit back and watch it happen to you. Especially, if you're facing a problem. Today we're gonna talk about taking on problems before they take on you.
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I picked up a book the other day because I was tired of feeling frustrated with my attention being kidnapped by everything except for what I felt I needed to be focusing on. It's called "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari and it provided me with some interesting insight on how the world we've designed is not made for us anymore. I share some of the points that were made about how to get your focus back and what's causing us to lose it in the first place.
If you'd like to read the book yourself, check it out here.
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So many people have a negative attitude about life. I say rightfully so! Life is inherently difficult, but at the same time, it's a blessing. In today's episode, I'm gonna talk about how gratitude is not a hippie dippie way to live your life, in fact, it's really the only way to be happy. I'll explain today how you can find happiness even when life doesn't seem so joyful.
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You know, a lot of people think they can chase success and they can to a point. But when you're only one person, it get pretty difficult very quickly if you've got lofty goals on your mind. That's why it's important to find a partner. Whether it's your fitness, running a business, or even trying to start a movement, you're going to need some help. Helping is the best way to do that, but not just any help. In this episode, I talk about what it truly means to help and what that help can help you do in return.
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A lot of people think that the best way to be the greatest is to destroy all competition. If you're in the playoffs, that's a good idea. But in life, it's a little more complicated. You're going to see many of the people that you deal with later in life. Whether in cooperation, or competition you don't want to burn bridges, but even moreso, you want to be perceived as strong. Let's talk today about what it truly means to be strong and not exactly "nice."
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Everyone is looking for success so they can be happy. But I would have you consider that if you look for happiness you will eventually find success. In today's episode, I discuss some things that I have done to procure success in lieu of happiness and they didn't turn out so well. We're going to find out how you can combine success and happiness with one very simple action.
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In this episode, I tackle a subject that is not quite mainstream but certainly should be. Epigenetics is the phenomenon in which we change our genetics simply by changing our thoughts. It's a real thing, there are plenty of studies that show that this exists, however, the process is not quite definitive. Today, we're going to see if we change help bring this idea more mainstream by showing you how it's done.
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Sometimes in life, you face disappointment. Especially, if you're trying something new or trying something in a new way. This episode is a practical look at what to do when things don't turn out the way.
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This episode is about the worst year in recorded history and how gratitude can not only be a healthy attitude, but also a tactic to living a healthier, more successful life.
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Another story from my vacation down south. This time we meet a guy named Brian that gives us all the encouragement in the world to believe in yourself and get out and try something that just might change your life.
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Back from vacation with some time to think. I'm excited about this episode because I really believe it will give you some perspective on your current pace of success. It's important not to measure yourself against anyone but yourself. You may be on the right path or on the other hand, entirely in left field, trying to figure your way back to a more fulfilling journey. Either way, this episode is sure to give you some confidence in the whole process.
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In this episode, I talk about the fact that our brains only process 20% of the environment around us. What happens with the other 80%?? Well, we're going to talk about that today and how your perception directly influences your behaviors and attitude towards what might possibly be a life-changing paradox.
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I've been talking a lot about mobility and flexibility lately. Maybe because this month is mobility and flexibility challenge month here at the studio. There's something that's really been getting under my skin lately and it's scratching. So many people talk about how good stretching is for you, but they gloss over some of the very serious weaknesses of a bad stretching routine. One that you may very well be unintentionally adhering to. So let's find out what's so bad about something that seems so good for you.
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I took a random drive up to see a friend yesterday. We hung out at her dad's house afterward and I had a certain epiphany about connections and why it's so important to understand who you are so that you can find your tribe and be happy in life. This is an episode jam packed with insight into the human condition. I also mention the author Seth Godin. If you'd like to learn more about him check out his website here.
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Life is a journey. Many people, however, choose to sit and hope for life to happen to them. In today's episode, we're gonna talk briefly about what you can do to make life happen FOR you instead of TO you.
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In today's episode, we're going to learn a lesson from Kate Bush. If you don't know who she is, join the club. I didn't know who she was until last week, but she and her hit song are going to teach us a lesson about giving it a shot even if it doesn't feel like it'll be your best shot.
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Lots of people like to follow others on their road to success. While, it may be helpful to follow what others are doing, it may not always be wise to use their metrics for your success. Today we'll talk about why it's important to follow people on their path while simultaneously, beating your own drum. Finding the rhythm that works for you, ultimately leads to happiness. And of course, if you're happy, you become more productive at creating more happiness for yourself.
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This is a take on what I talked about on Monday with functional training. When it comes to flexibility, there are a varietyΒ of ranges, but should you go there? You see Russian gymnasts being forced into splits and trainers cranking athletes' legs on a stretch table, so might it be possible that you can force your way into flexibility?Β
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A quick search of YouTube will give you 50 different variations of functional strength training. Many people have heard of it, but most couldn't tell you exactly what it is. Heck, even some personal trainers struggle with the definition. But even more people struggle with the application of functional training. What is it? What is it actually good for? Are we actually doing functional strength training when we say we are? We will answer all of these questions in today's episode.
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Warming up is important. Not only in your workouts, but in your life. You wouldn't try jumping up 10 steps just to get upstairs so it's crucial to pace yourself to prevent injury. In this episode, I talk about the proper way to warmup your body and your mind for what you want to do.
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In today's episode, I talk about the movie Jiro Dreams of Sushi and how his systems can translate to success for everyone. No matter if you're a sushi chef, an entrepreneur, or employee you will find value in this episode.
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Sometimes the universe has clear signs that we choose to ignore. Why? And what happens when you stop ignoring those signs? These questions came to mind as I was running the most gruesome race I've run in quite some time. The mile! Not just any mile though, a mile while being clearly out of cardiovascular shape...
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If you look all around you and really pay attention, you'll realize that there are many miracles around you. In fact, you're a miracle. In this episode, we talk about gratitude and appreciation for the moment and what you can do to ensure that you find fulfillment by not following the traditional rules of happiness and creating your own path.
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In today's episode, I talk about fear and why people often don't live up to their potential no matter how much they may desire to have a better life. In this day and age where everything seems to be chaotic, it's important to look inside and find the person inside that wants to live a better life and take the necessary steps to do that.
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What is manifestation? Can it really bring you everything you want? Today, we're gonna crack the code and step into the realm of "the secret" and we'll talk about how it might be possible that you can create what you want in your life right now.
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In today's episode we're gonna talk about what to do after you reach your goal. You can't just stop, so what's next?
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So I was feeling a little low energy today, but it actually served me today because I had the opportunity to reflect on it and talk about it with you from a perspective of experience. In today's episode, I talked about how willpower is strong for all of us in the morning and why a routine is important to maintain it. I also talk about what judging yourself can lead to and how digging ditches can lead to an even more catastrophic day. I enjoyed listening back to this one and I hope you do too.
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I was talking to a client today about specific exercises that require your feet to be on the ground. One of them could slowly deteriorate your spine if you don't. Later on in the episode, I parlay that into a life lesson about doing the things that are appropriate for your own life. I was a bit low energy on this one, but nonetheless, I think this is one you're gonna want to listen to more than once.Β
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So as I said in my intro. I'm still working out the kinks. I figured I'd just experiment with this format. If you like it, let me know with a rating or review. Enjoy this fun talk about race and privalege. Believe me, it's probably not gonna go the way you think it will.Β
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In today's episode, we got fancy and I recorded the intro on video! We're still working out the kinks, but I think you'll enjoy the episode. I talk about the advantages and disadvantages of who you are personally. I also talk about how your mindset can ultimately set the tone for what you accomplish or how much you value what you accomplished based on your identity. It got a little fiery in here so I hope you enjoy. If you'd like to add some input. Leave something in the comments or write an email to info@generalfitnesscompany.com
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There are times in life when we hit obstacles or roadblocks and it changes our whole mentality. In today's episode, I discuss a client that has been having that issue. We sometimes need to change our mindset and realize that what we were doing may not get us to where we need to go anymore. I give you four ways that you can implement change in your life so that you can have a healthy, happy, and fulfilling existance.Β
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In today's episode, I talk about the judgment that people sometimes pass on to others' lives without knowing what's actually going on. The moment you start judging others is the exact moment your life quality starts to decline because you aren't paying attention to your own life. Learn about this and other relatively simple life hacks to happiness in this episode. Oh and listen to me debate one of Gary V's premises on Patriots fans and people who cheer for Tom Brady.
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Everyone always talks about the sunshine and rainbows that are on the other side of transformation. But no one really discusses the hard parts. Probably because most have too much to lose by providing you with the complete reality. Today we're gonna change that and talk about both the good AND bad of making a positive and healthy change.Β
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Interesting title, even more, interesting episode. Today I shared a personal story or actually a case study of one of my clients. We're working on mobility and we found a very interesting thing to work on. Spinal mobility. Is spine mobile? Is it too mobile? In today's episode we'll go over some possible causes for lower back pain and how your job may be causing it, but not exactly in the way you may think.Β
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The temps are warming up outside as well as in the studio. People are starting to look at their health, specifically their weight in a new light. In preparation for summmer, people often tend to take drastic measures as it pertains to looking good in their swim clothes. I say, there are more responsible ways that will leave you happier. Listen to find out what they are.Β
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I've been seeing a recent trend in the fitness industry that's left me a bit disturbed. Many fitness professionals have been preaching mobility, which is a good thing, but they've been using an unhelpful western philosophy. People are trying to do too much. It may sound like a great idea to practice mobility, but not the way it's being taught. Also, we're gonna talk about rest and why it's so important to separate it from your work.
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I am going back to the well one more time on that "Dead Butt Syndrome." There are a few things that I forgot to mention in the last episode that I wanted to mention here. As I said before, we're more sedentary than we've ever been so that's why it's so important to know what it is and how you can prevent it. Many people aren't even aware they have gluteal amnesia. Here are a few ways you can test it and what you can do about it, if you believe your glutes are suffering.
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One of my listeners chimed in on my last episode to discuss the benefits of massage therapy for "dead butt" syndrome. I decided that I would investigate massage therapy and its benefits. Found some interesting stuff. Also learned that some of the benefits and drawbacks of massage are not quite as legitimate as people make them out to be. Enjoy this take on massages and decide for yourself if it is something you'd like to have as a consistent part of your fitness regiment.
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After a conversation with one of my clients about retirement, I started thinking about what happens if you stopped working. Most studies show that people that keep their minds active are less likely to suffer from degeneration in their thinking. Their cognitive skills far surpass those that did nothing after retirement. Which got me thinking. It's the same with your body! In this episode I talk about that theory and also discuss how your aches and pains may not be what you think they are.
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Ever wondered what the best way to stay healthy is? Well, today I made a little road map for living a healthy life. It's not complicated actually, but it's the method that I use to create a guideline for my clients. Listen, share, and tell me what you think.
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Mindset. It's what drives our actions. The question is though, how can you create a positive mindset, even when it seems everything else is crumbling around you. Well, the answer is...you HAVE to or else it will kill you!! Today we'll talk about the negative effects of a negative attitude and what one of the most powerful minds on the planet (not mine) has to say about your mindset.
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You know, it's funny. Things happen to us all the time. Some good, some bad, but rarely life-threatening. However, we sometimes believe we're having the appropriate reaction until we take the time to let things play out and find that things aren't really what they seem. It happens to all of us. Today, I've got a few stories of when life happens and turns out not to be as it seems.Β
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This episode is for all of you out there that want better relationships as well as social media presents. It all starts with communication. Not talking...but effective communication. Find out what that means in this episode.
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Do you ever wish you were doing something else? In this episode, I talk about why your specialness can lead to infinite happiness and possibly fortune. This episode is for all of you hoping to make a change in your life, but feel like you can't do it because of the pressure to work hard and make money in a job or suffer through a situation you hate. You don't have to do it...
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If everyone is special, then how could anyone be special? We're all special to a lot of people. You could even say, an infinite amount of people. Today, we'll talk about infinity and what that has to do with you being special to countless people.Β
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In this episode, I talk about tradeoffs and how sometimes we have to cut our losses. I was listening to a story about manatees today as I was cleaning and it brought up some issues in my mind that I know people deal with consistently. Here we'll talk about some issues as well as the fate of the manatee.
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This episode is about twerking...kinda. Today, I talked about the importance of spinal mobility and what you can do to improve it. If you're dealing with back pain, this is probably the episode for you.
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Sometimes you lose. It stings, but it doesn't have to be all bad. I've lost a ton in my lifetime and I'm sure I'll lose again. However, even when I lose, I win. In today's episode, we're going to talk about some recent losses and how you can win even when a loss seems evident.
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I got a little cerebral in this episode. Today, I wanted to talk about stars in both the literal sense and figuratively. Why do we call people stars? We're going to get deep into history and talk about why we looked at stars as something we wanted to emulate in the first place and work from there.Β
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In today's episode, we go back to the fitness well and talk about back extensions. Are they bad for you? Well, the way you might be doing them might not be the most efficient way you could. In fact, the way most people do it leads to injury. Today we're going to talk about how to efficiently execute this move and how you can prevent yourself from getting hurt doing everyday tasks in life.
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What is truth? Everyone has their own perspective and many people believe that they know the right thing for others. But do they really? Today, we're gonna talk about the Will Smith & Chris Rock feud and what it means for us in the search for our individual truths.
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If Plan A doesn't go as planned, then it's probably because you had a backup. Having a backup plan automatically decreases your chances of success in the first plan. Why? Well we'll go into that in today's episode, as well as what the best things are to do in the gym if you want to create the most efficient workout.Β
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One of my clients was asking me why if they are in better shape that they feel achy. It's not uncommon and it's a microcosm for life and achieving what you want from it. Sometimes you'll have aches, but there is a way to get rid of them. In your workouts as well as in life...
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You know, many of those things that we say are hard, are really not. It's a matter of believing they're not hard and then simply taking action. In today's episode, I'm going to convince you to take action because that's what you really want to be doing anyway.Β
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In today's episode, I talk about how important it is to your success if you keep going. Not only with specific exercises like leg extensions, but in life. Like with driving a car or with projects that you may not have the most inspiration for.
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In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite topics, running. I can't say it's my favorite thing to do, but I do love coaching people on how to be a better runner. I talked a little about this last episode and have a little more in-depth information that might help you to do better on the road, field, or court.
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In today's episode, I talk about why you shouldn't listen to or watch most social media athletes for creating your workouts. They may be strong and look good, but there is something very important that they lack in their training...context.
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Today I was doing some spring cleaning and as I miraculously caught a bottle that fell off the fridge, I thought about how so many of the greatest things happen when nobody's watching. It lead me to think about how many of us wish to be remembered after we're gone. Take this journey with me through finding happiness in the everyday things and it leading to something great.Β
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I was filling up my gas tank today and I was shocked at the price. Almost $50 to fill up. Then I started thinking about how grateful I was to be able to afford that and then I started thinking about the times I couldn't afford it. Gratitude is only part of the equation, but today I'm going to talk about why most people fail and how to prevent it.
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We all have experienced either suffering or pain. But is it inevitable? Possibly not. In today's episode, we're going to talk about the two choices you have once you realize you're in pain. Either accept it or not.Β
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In this episode, I talk a little bit about self-awareness. But not in the way you would normally think. Sometimes it's good to literally just check in on yourself. How are you doing? What are you up to and where might your actions lead? All good questions and here are some helpful ways to look at your life that can lead to you surpassing your potential.
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In this episode, I share a little bit about a recent personal disappointment and how you should deal with results that aren't what you wanted.
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I wanted to talk about this last week, but I saved it for this week because it's the last day of Black History Month. I wanted to touch a little bit on why so many choose to compare their traumas and misfortunes when the easiest and happiest life is focusing on the possibilities and opportunities.Β
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In today's episode, I talk about one-night stands. Just kidding. I'm actually talking about the parallels of stretching and doing something that doesn't have much value, but feels good. You can probably tell my position on stretching just from this description, but it's worth a listen to find out why stretching is so bad for you.Β
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In this episode, I talk about the importance of building forgiveness into your actions, beliefs, and for other people. We're not perfect...all of us so it's important to forgive because it's simply a happier way to live.
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I started this episode by talking about an interaction I had on social media. It led me to think about how we deal with doubt and anxiety in life, especially as it pertains to our happiness. Today, I talked about how doing what you love is your only option for happiness. This isn't to say that you should eat chips and watch tv on the sofa all day. It's deeper than that and so is this episode.
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This episode is filled with personal stories of quitting, thinking about quitting, and persevering. We all have times we want to quit, the question however, is when the right time to quit actually is. Are there signs? Is there something that we should take into consideration before we quit? We'll talk about that in today's episode.
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This episode is more or less a continuation of my episode on happiness from last week. Last week I spoke in more general terms on how you can create happiness in your life. In today's episode I talk more about my life and I how I personally create happiness in it.Β
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In this episode, I discuss happiness, but not in the cliche sense in which you're always smiling and dopey. What I mean is a true sense of happiness in which you have meaning and understanding in your life. It's absolutely possible and this is how you do it.Β
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I know the title sounds silly and the advice I'm gonna give you in this episode might sound silly, but honestly, it's super effective. Plus, many of my clients (men and women) thank me for given them the ability to twerk (and more importantly, engage their pelvic floor).
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I recorded this episode with a specific (type of) conversation in mind. A lot of people tend to ask me what's good for them. Today, I'm gonna tell you what's good for you.
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In today's episode, I talk about which is easier between training someone that hasn't exercised before and someone with a fitness background. The answer and reasoning might surprise you and shed light on what you're up to in your own life.
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In this episode, I talk about a personal story of burnout and how to prevent burnout in your own life. It's actually surprisingly simple, but not always so easy.
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Lately, I've been seeing a lot of exercise gadgets pop up in my news feed. I wanted to talk today about posture because it's so important and so easy to work on. In this episode, I will discuss two really important exercises to help improve your posture and your life.Β
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This was such a fun episode. I've had this in the back of my mind for a little while now. I wanted to interview myself with a British accent. Why? I don't know, I just thought it would be fun and it really was. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did making it.
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In planning this episode, I set out to talk about the differences between mindfulness and meditation, but as I was planning it out in my notes, it seemed that the best route was to talk about something that everyone can use. Our moods can be regulated with our breath so, I decided to give you two breathing techniques to use to help you stabilize your mood whenever you deem necessary. The reason that I went this route is that not everyone benefits from mindfulness and meditation, but everyone breathes so...
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What should you be doing in the gym or in your in-home workouts? I have clients ask this on average once a week especially right before summer and right after Christmas. Everyone wants to know how to maximize their workouts without getting hurt. Today, we'll talk about what you can and can't do everyday for your workout.
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I almost didn't record this episode today. Listen to find out why I ended up doing it anyway.
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In this episode, I tell you a story that I got from one of my metations. It's an interesting metaphor for life and I think you will enjoy the insight that it brings to you about health and fighting death, destruction, and fear.
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In this episode, I talk about nature and the power of the mind. There are these mushrooms in warmer climates that like to take over the brain of insects. Listen to how your mind and your beliefs can change your life.Β
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In this episode, I revisit my talk on Monday about quantum physics and take it a little deeper to talk about gratitude and your place in the universe. Sometimes we feel that things may be happening to us, but in all actuality, they are happening for a far more complex reason. We aren't alone in the universe as individuals and that somehow means that we are all part of the universe.Β
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In today's episode, we're gonna dispel some myths about flexibility and mobility. We're gonna find out which is better, when the best time is for each, and of course, why you should be mobile/flexible.
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Hey, I'm back for season 9. In today's episode, I attempt to use quantum physics to explain how you can prevent aging. I give you the secret formula for preventing wrinkles and organ failure, and finally, I discuss the best attitude to have for the new year. Wow! This is going to be an amazing start to the year. Enjoy!
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This is the last episode of the season and of 2021. In this episode, I did a little reflecting and talked about what I'm grateful for this year as well as what I expect for 2022. I appreciate you listening and would love to hear your thoughts about this year as well. Feel free to email me at generalfitnesscompany@gmail.com or info@generalfitnesscompany.com to share your musings about this year. See you next year!
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I'm just gonna reemphasize that patience is the key here with a little share about Arnold Schwarzenegger. But honestly, there are so many things in your life that you could apply patience to and see better results. Be patient, but not too patient.
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We're back to the mindset and motivation. For a moment, at least. In this episode I talk about how to get started and what mindset it's gonna take to get what you want in 2022. Hint: It's not sleeping zero hours a day and spending your time crushing other people's egoes.Β
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This is the last installment of my interview with Momenta Chiropractic. We got down and dirty and talked a little eastern philosophy in this one. What I liked about this one is that we went outside of the typical western model and talked about how emotions connect to your postures and we discussed what different practices might do to help prevent and eliminate certain problems. This was a fun one and I hope you enjoy the insights that these two brought to the podcast.Β
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In this episode, we learned some surprising facts about stretching and awareness in your movement. We also learned that we're all libras! Wow! Balance and harmony are our game and we certainly practice what we preach. Also, we learn about common injuries and specific ways to treat and prevent them thanks to our guests.Β
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This is the first part of 3 of an interview I did with the doctors of Momenta Chiropractic. I wanted to start by going the not-so-obvious route. I had them introduce themselves and then we went right into the nonphysical aspects of their job. I found it interesting that in diagnosing patients they take a lot more than the physical aspects of health into consideration. If you're interested in learning more about them you can check out their Youtube page or their website https://www.momentachiropractic.com/
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This was an episode I've had in the drafts. It's a shorter one, but a personal and powerful one about perspective. Enjoy!
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It doesn't matter where you start or what you have when you do. Just as long you start. Want proof? Click the link to find out how much money you would have if I gave you a penny every day for a month. My math was a little off in the episode, but you get the idea.
https://www.bigbangforex.com/double-a-penny-for-30-days/
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What makes a psychic, psychic? There are a lot of reasons why these people can tell things about you that no one knows. Some people are born blessed with talent, others are cons, but there's another group that's a bit of a combination of the two and those are the folks that read body language. Today, we're going to be talking about that and how you can use it to help you live a stronger and possibly happier life into the future.
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With us being in the midst of the holiday season, I thought it appropriate to talk a little bit about focus. People talk about focus all the time, but today, I would like us to talk facts when it comes to multi-tasking, achieving your dreams, and staying sane in such a distracting, unpredictable, and potentially overwhelming time.Β
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Today, we take a quick side step from the brain-body connection and talk about love. It was actually pretty interesting how this came up today. Sometimes it seems as if the universe conspires to give you what you need. I needed this reminder today and maybe you do too.
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In this episode, I got to the very edge of the topics from last week. We were talking about healing and training last week and this week, I wanted to talk about the brain's effect on the body as well as our lives. I explored a book by Amanda Blake titled "Your Body Is Your Mind." Through it, I talked about curing cancer with your brain and what events during puberty might have had a lasting effect on your posture and even your job performance.
Humoculous Brain
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Happy Thanksgiving! This episode addressed something that I talked about on Monday's episode about healing. I learned while I was a school psychologist one very important thing about helping people and I want to share that with you today. Hopefully, it will bring you value if you are currently healing from an injury or recovering from emotional trauma.
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Training is a lot more than exercise. In today's episode, I talked to a lot of people and got a lot of opinions that led to a lot of topics that I wanted to discuss. I decided to narrow them down to the best ways to improve your mental and physical health. It's what you think, but not exactly the way you're probably thinking.
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Today was the verdict...now I've got your attention, let me tell you that it doesn't matter. This episode was about outrage and how many of us should simply stick to trying to make our lives a little happier. I'll tell you the easiest way to do it in today's episode.Β
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How do you breathe? In today's episode, I discussed proper breathing methods for particular exercises. It's important that you breathe properly to prevent injuries, but it is even more valuable for your posture and everyday life. Listen in to find out what breathing technique is right for you.
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In today's episode, I talk about what happens your immune system kicks in. It can do it for a number of reasons. Pathogens, irritants, or even trauma can all cause your immune system to go on alert. Today we'll find out what happens when it does.Β
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In today's episode, I talk about a conversation I had with a colleague about what makes a good trainer. I give you my analysis here on what you should be looking for a trainer to help you with and/or what you should be working on by yourself.
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I'm acknowledging that I've skipped a few Fridays and I'm going to talk about over-exertion as well as burnout. This happens in life as well as in the gym and I've got a few short shares on how to combat the monster that makes us feel down when we're "down."Β
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In today's episode, we're going straight fitness. I'm talking about identifying injuries, possibly preventing them, and treating them if they pop up. Listen closely if you have any nagging injuries, this might help you get over the hump to recovery.Β
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In the last episode, I talked about motivation. I realize that this is a bit of a nuanced topic, so I decided to dive a little deeper and talk about what we deem as good or evil.
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This episode is about motivation. Motivation can be fleeting, but usually, that's because people deploy temporary tactics for something that needs to be more long-term. In this episode, I'll talk about the 8 motivation styles and which ones are the most beneficial to anyone trying to achieve something beyond their current level of achievement.
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In today's episode, I talk about the discomfort that is involved in growth and the one thing that can help you mitigate that discomfort. It's something that I used when I was making my transition from employee to entrepreneur, but I think it's actually beneficial for everyone in any stage of transition in their lives. If you want something right for you, then you have to take a few steps to make sure it's right for you because that's the only way you'll grow. Here's how to ensure that...
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Today, I'm feeling a little low energy, so this was a short episode on happiness and the easy life. They are synonymous, however not in the way you might think. People say that happiness is easy. All you have to do is give up on your hopes and dreams. I'm here to tell you that happiness isn't as nihilistic as people may lead you to believe...
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I was watching the History channel the other day and it gave me a little insight into today's episode. There are some things in life that will never go away unless you take proper action. Often, that means that you have to not only swallow your fear and take action, but also do some research into finding out what the actual problem is. Throughout history, we've found many solutions to problems, however, it seems that no matter how fancy we get, the solutions all remain essentially the same.Β
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You probably think you deserve better in life and you probably do...maybe. In today's episode, I'm going to talk about why people don't get what they believe they deserve and what simple things that they are probably not doing to ensure that they get what they want. Also, if you're still unsure after this episode, take a look at this personality test developed by a team of psychologists that can help point you in the right direction.
Myers-Briggs Personality Test
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In today's episode, we took a bit of a turn. Instead of talking about my usual living a better life or fitness tip theme, I decided to talk about dreams and what they mean to us. I like to think that they have a little more meaning than many people think and I'll make my case here in less than 20 minutes.
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In today's episode I talk about working on something specific to get big goals accomplished.
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In today's episode, I discuss being strong in the face of victimhood. What we have to realize is that we are all victims, how we respond to those instances where we feel like victims or feel like we lost, is what will determine your long-term outcomes. We'll discuss that and how you can overcome those feelings in this short episode.
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In this episode, I talk about communication and why it's different than just talking to someone. Proper communication ensures that your needs are met as well as the needs of the person/entity that communicates with you. It all boils down to compassion. Listen to discover how your communication can help your interactions with everyone go a little more smoothly.
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This is a throwback from the beginning of the pandemic with my mentor and teacher Joe Cannon. He was the instructor that certified me over 15 years ago in becoming a trainer. We had a great conversation about adjusting to Covid, how to find a good trainer, and what I do that has set me apart from other trainers over the last decade or so. We had a lot of fun and I really think you'll enjoy this blast from the past.
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In today's episode, I talk about getting your momentum back. I was feeling a little low energy this morning after having a stellar week last week. My birthday celebration played a huge part in that, but I have a few tricks to getting the engine revved up that I want to share with you here.
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In today's episode, I felt it necessary to expound on a rant that I went on on social media a little earlier about routines. I realize that it's a little more nuanced than one could discuss in only one minute so I recorded this episode to talk about safe spaces, routines, and execution of the ancient Chinese Buddhist philosophy of "the way."
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In today's short episode, I talk briefly about how you can do what you do better by doing something different.
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In today's episode, I wanna drop a short personal anecdote about racism and presence. I know they don't sound like they belong together, but when we're talking about reaching your potential, they do.
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In today's episode, I talk about the hypothetical dinner with Jay-Z that was proposed a few weeks ago on social media. How did Jay-Z become successful? Well, I'll tell you and you don't even need to pass up a $500,000 dinner to find out.
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Sometimes you have it, sometimes you don't. In this episode, I talk about what to do when things don't go your way. I personally dealt with this when I was younger. High in confidence, but low in intestinal fortitude. I was gung ho until the chips fell, but I learned that it doesn't have to be nor should it be that way. You can get what you want, but not always the way you want it.
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In keeping with our theme last week of achieving and maximizing your potential, here's another episode on belief. Many people believe that their problems are bigger than them and often aren't conquerable. In today's episode, we're going to look at why problems are actually gifts and you wouldn't be anywhere without them.
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In today's episode, I share a few stories about perspective and how a simple perspective change can seemingly create miracles for you. If you want change, then you have to believe it's possible and today we're going to talk about believing in the possibility of change and then initiating it so that you can move forward to get what you believe you deserve in life.
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In today's episode, I talk about forgiveness. Building forgiveness is important. This evening is the start of Yom Kippur, also known as the day of atonement in the Jewish faith. So I have a couple of stories about Old McDonald (yeah that one) and a famous Jewish philosopher by the name of Martin Buber. It's a thoughtful piece, so I encourage you to listen a few times to get the message about oneness and asking for/granting forgiveness.
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In today's episode, I talk about the most used word in the English dictionary, what workout is the best for you, and why our lives are predictable almost to a decimal point.
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I've been trying to change up the subjects in these episodes recently and I wanted to find a new perspective on connection. This book "Sex and the Perfect Lover," definitely gave us a new look at intimacy and connection. But also gave us some surprising insight into what it means to have a truly meaningful connection with yourself. Let's dive into why you should be eating more Rosemary before bed.
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This was a fun episode for me. It's about happiness and the addiction that many of us have to it. Being happy isn't all it's cracked up to be and in this episode, I'll tell you why.
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This week I talked about starting your routine. A routine specifically for you is the best bet. But sometimes, people try to push too hard too fast. Here is the way to work out and why you could actually die if you push your workouts too hard.
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In this episode, I talk about starting. Some of you may be starting school, coming back from vacation, or undertaking a new project. Whatever it is, whether you're starting again or starting for the first time, it's important to realize that you're going to be rusty. Here a few tips on how to shake the rust off of you.
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In today's episode, I share a story about a friend who's having a bit of trouble in his dating life and I relate that to how I see people working out lately because of Covid. Let's just say, not everything or everyone is for everybody.
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In this episode, I parlayed my last episode about doing things that you know you need to do and talk about what it takes to do those things. Many times it's all about the little things. Let's find out what those little things are and what it is that is stopping you.
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In this episode, I talk about what to do when you feel like you can't go anywhere or that you've plateaued. I've been there and I'm currently dealing with that in the studio. Find out what you can do to keep going again.
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In today's episode, I finish off this week's conversation about making life difficult. I talk about success barriers and past trauma that may be affecting your daily decisions. It happens to all of us, but I want to talk about how you flip that to work in your favor.Β
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Sometimes everything around us can get so complicated that we get frustrated and find ourselves having trouble achieving what we want from life. In this episode, I'm gonna give you a little insight into my training because there is something that I do that is very important that helps my clients deal with everyday frustrations.
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In today's episode, I want to talk about a few realizations I had about myself and the current direction of my life, as well as the lives of others. It's important to be strong, but not just because it makes you look good or feel good. It's much deeper than that. Strong is a mentality as well as a physical attribute.Β
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In today's episode I talk about high vibration and low vibration and what it means for your happiness and lifestyle.
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In this episode, I talk about the importance of celebration and the little wins that get us to greater success.
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Today's a short episode about judgement.Β
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I have been reading this book called The Way of The Superior Man by David Deida and in it, he talks about masculine and feminine energy. I talk a little about that in today's episode with relation to relationships and working out. Find out how I put the two together in this episode.
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In this episode, I talk a little about my experience at the funeral and how that turned into a realization about the dichotomy of good and evil. That eventually morphed into a talk about living a fulfilled life, but what funeral doesn't leave you with even a minor shift in perspective with regards to our personality.
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This episode is a follow-up to yesterday's episode. I didn't want to give people the wrong impression about how they should feel. It's important to feel all the feels, but it is necessary to differentiate between feeling unmotivated and simply not having it. I talk about my personal struggle from this week and what strategies I use to get through those rough times.
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In this episode I talk about being a little under the weather. It brought to mind some things about overachieving as well as some thoughts about underachieving. Life sometimes has a funny way of putting us in our place. Finding out where your place is before you have to be put there is optimal for your success and exactly what I'm talking about in this episode.
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In this episode, I talk about what it means to be happy, even in the face of death. I would like to dedicate this episode to my colleague and friend Tommy Royds that passed this weekend in the line of duty as a fire fighter. Its been a tough month for us as this is the most people we've lost in over 3 decades, but there is a lesson in this. There's always a lesson. What can you do to lead a more valuable life?
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In this episode, I throw it back to around this time last year where I was talking about knowing yourself, to know more about what to do with success when it comes to you and of course, how to get it if you don't feel you're there yet. I also provided some extra help with the two link below. Those are some of my favorite personality tests and one of them is used by professionals of all walks of life to predict potential success.
https://www.16personalities.com/profile
http://hexaco.org/
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In this episode, I save you money by letting you know the secret to keeping you joints healthy. I've seen a lot of products on the market that claim they can keep your shoulder and hips healthy, but this tried and true method has help up for quite some time for me and my clients as well as the rest of the world.Β
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In today's episode I talk about why influencers sometimes give us the wrong ideas about happiness and how we can find happiness in our own lives everyday though a simple fitness routine.
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You know sometimes it can be easy to take life for granted. In this episode I talk about why and how we can NEVER take life for granted and how that can help you to never dwell on any one decision.
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I'm especially excited for this episode because this is totally within my wheelhouse of connecting the mind and body to optimize performance. It's what I've been doing as an undersized, over-classed student athlete and it has since bled into my adult life. I always subconsciously knew something was up, but I recently found some research to actually prove that there is a mind body connection that is much more valuable than anyone originally thought.Β
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In today's episode, I'll teach you the proven way to catch a monkey. It also just so happens to be the way to catch your dreams.Β
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In this episode, I talk about why in life if everything is special, then nothing is special as well as the flip side. If nothing is special, then everything is special. Listen to find out why your workouts should be more routine, while life shouldn't be.
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In this episode, I answer the question that people all over the world (literally) have been asking me. What is the best exercise to do that takes the least amount of time.Β
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In this episode, we're going to piggyback off of what I was talking about in the previous episode. Well, we actually going to pivot...we talked about positivity and what toxic positivity is and today I wanted to talk about those people that have a complete lack of emotion. Your ex-boss, your ex-girlfriend, a parent...you've suspected that you've had a psychopath in your life. Find out today if that's true.Β
Click the link for the psychopath checklist https://psychology-tools.com/test/pcl-22
Click the link for the neuroticism test https://hexaco.org/
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In today's episode, I talk about all aspects of positivity. From toxic positivity to my own experience, to actual scientific evidence to support the power of positive thought, it's all here. Learn how you can change your perspective and therefore, change your life.
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In this episode, I talk about why it's important NOT to care if people like you.
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In today's episode, I talk about a recent trip I took to see my dad in Rhode Island for Father's Day and how gratitude can get you anything you want in life. Or at least, get you happiness.
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Regret is a terrible thing. In this episode, I talk about how curiosity can lead you to just about any positive experience...if you believe.
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In this episode, I talk about achieving what you want right now. Nobody feels like it. It's so easy to do other things, but get rid of the excuses. Stop blaming other people and just take action today! If you want it, you gotta bring it!
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Everyone is looking for validation. In this episode, I talk about what's right for you and what's wrong for you and exactly how to figure that out. There is one very important way and let me tell you from personal experience that it's NOT from a psychic.
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In this episode, I talk about what our firefighting crew is doing to be even more successful. We are good at what we do, but we are now implementing a new system of accountability. Listen to find out how some of the philosophy behind our new system might help to serve you become even more successful in your upcoming ventures.Β
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In today's episode, I talk about the best way to grow. It's around this time of year that you see everyone trying to break their neck trying to get in shape for the summer. The key as we both know, is to start slow. Most people don't want to hear that, but here I explain to why the slow method is most certainly in your best interest.
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In this episode, I talk about how fear impacts our goal setting and what we can do to achieve whatever we want in life. This is based on the book "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill.Β
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In this throwback episode, I talk about why it's so important to keep good company. You aren't able to do everything and like a muscle, if you can't do something, you're gonna have to either compensate or get some good help. In this episode I give you a few reasons why and how you can find that good help.
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In this episode, I talk about overcoming adversity and what it takes to get what you want in life. Sometimes, it can be easy to sit around and hope for what you want, but it's important to think about the necessary adversity that comes along with getting what you want.Β
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In today's episode I talk about trusting your instinct to get exactly what you want from life.Β
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Today's episode is about patience and why we should have more of it.Β
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Control is one of those weird things that the more you try to get of it, the less of it you actually have. Let's talk about losing control a little bit in today's episode.
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Too many people out there trying to live someone else's life. Let's talk about living yours in today's episode.
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In this episode I talk about the patience it takes to get to where you want to be. I reminisce a little on what it was like to start General Fitness Company and go on to talk about what it takes for my clients and everyone else, for that matter, to achieve what they want.Β
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Happy birthday grandma Lelah! In today's episode, I share a little nugget of wisdom about fitting that my grandmother gave me when I was a young boy having trouble making friends. She would have been 87 yesterday and I miss those little nuggets and of course, her.
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In today's episode, I give you my five rules of gratitude that I use every day to increase my happiness.
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In today's episode, I talk about the healing that is necessary after you incur trauma. Sometimes a workout is all you need.
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Today I took an in depth look at sacrifice. It's what separates us from animals. The fact that we are aware of our own death, causes us to want to do more with our lives rather than just survive. In today's episode, we dive into exactly what it means to get whatever we want and how we can do it as easily as possible.
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In this episode, I do a little reminiscing back to when I first opened and reveal the secret to business success as well as to life in general.Β
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Today, I wanted to tell a traditional story with a slightly different perspective. We all know about David being the underdog and winning, but that's not the full story. His is a story of courage, cunning, and competency (I just made that part up, but it feels so powerfully correct.) I think you'll enjoy this one a lot so sit back and listen to a story you've heard before, told from a perspective that's not so popular.Β
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Today we finish off the mini series on running form. I hope to address it again in the near future. If you have any questions or have anything you think I should add, let me know. Shoot me an email, or leave a review about this episode wherever you're listening.Β
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In today's episode, we talk about the true meaning of Cinco de Mayo and what we can learn about grit and tenacity from our friends south of the boarder.
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In today's episode, I talk about one of the most important aspects of running form, the knee drive. Find out what it is and what you can do to improve it.
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In this episode, I took a bit of a detour from the physicality of running form and got into a little bit of mindset. I couldn't help myself. It's "Fulfillment Friday," after all. Being a good runner is a lot like just being a good person. These are the habits you might want to consider adopting if you want to consistently progress in running or in life.Β
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In this episode, I talk about the importance of a strong core for running. It's not just for looking good on the beach. Having a strong core can help you breath better and improve your stride length, not to mention, significantly reduce your risk for injury. Curious as to how? Click play
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In the previous episode I talked about proper mechanics for the most efficient arm swing. Today, I thought it would be a good idea to add on to that, the exercises that you can do to help you increase strength in those working muscle groups.
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In this episode I decided that I'm going to do a running form series. This is the first installment and a very much overlooked aspect of training. To have an effective arm swing, you need to have a strong core. Let's find out why in this episode.
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Sometimes we just wanna be where we wanna be with no regard to the work that is in between where we are and where we will be. Understandable, the reason why work is so important is because it feels good to take pride in something. What are you most proud of today?
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In today's episode I want to talk about the lessons that we learned from childhood and why we many of us may need to return to that childlike innocence so that we may live a happier life.Β
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In today's episode, I rolled off the couch and decided to go to work. Ha! Just kidding...kinda. I had a busy week and I wanted to just relax, but I told myself that the best things in life come from discipline and so here is my episode on discipline and happiness. Enjoy!
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You'll have to excuse me on this episode. All throughout, I mentioned rhabdomyolysis Β and called it "rhabodomyosis." Not super important, but I kept thinking something was missing and it distracted me throughout the episode. In this episode, I talk about lactic acid. What is it? It's something that I discuss in depth as well as ways to prevent it and how to deal with it when it rears its ugly head into your workouts. This will absolutely help you perform better in your workouts so absolutely give it a listen ;-)
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Growth Mindset. That's what I originally wanted to call this episode. In today's episode, we talk about a recent failure I had and how I'm recovering from it. We all fail in life. The problem, if you will, is that we don't like to fail. But you should...kinda. Let's talk about why.
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Did you know you're the greatest of all time? Seriously! Listen in and I'll tell you why.
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You know, it's kinda funny. We all want everyone to love what we do. Some people just take it a little too far and judge themselves for everything that they do. But that's not the right way to live your life if you want to be happy. Constantly criticizing yourself can lead you to not want to do anything and amongst other things that can lead you to not want to try anything at all. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to rid yourself of perfectionism and get to living a happier and (mentally) healthier life.
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This is a short episode that I recorded in kind of a hurry after coming back from a fire call. Itβs short but packed with good info on how to tackle difficult problems.
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So many people believe they have to suffer to get what they want. I'm here to tell you that is not the case and in fact some of the happiest people also have everything they want because they have learn to create a life without suffering.
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In this episode, I'm keeping it basic. We're going to talk about how to do a textbook plank because I see so many people (including my clients) doing it wrong time and time again.
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I just got back from a mini work vacation up in the mountains. While I was out there, I realized there's something that many of us are missing that's holding us back from making the best decisions in our life and exploring helps to add that missing piece. It's something that we all know that I think you'll want to practice once you listen in to this weekend's experience under the stars.Β
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I was off sick for a few days, but I feel better. The vaccine kicked my butt. While I was down for the count, however, I came across some interesting thoughts about being honest with yourself and the power dynamic between the conscious and subconscious.
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In today's episode I talk about how to be a good personal trainer. Hint: It's not by watching Instagram videos.
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In this episode, I started to talk about intermittent fasting, but I thought better of it and decided to go a little more broad. Here's how to have a better life.
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This episode started last week when I was feeling a little overwhelmed with everything I needed to do. I did a quick google search on what to do when you're feeling overwhelmed and mindfulness was the overwhelming answer. In this episode, I'll talk about a few common misconceptions about mindfulness and I'll discuss the benefits of a consistent practice as well as what it feels like to be not so consistent.
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In this episode, I talk about why you shouldn't do things you aren't good at and how to live forever.
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Yesterday, I missed my scheduled appearance on the microphone. Ha! No, but seriously. In today's episode, I talk about what to do on your journey to success during those times you may feel overwhelmed or when you're not performing up to your own standards. Remember success is a long journey. It's okay to need a break sometimes.
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In this episode I talk about what to do when you don't know what to do. There are a lot of people out there that are just unsure of what they should do. I suggest instead of sitting around hoping and wishing, you should do something to learn whether your hunch is correct. What should you be doing? Listen in and find out.
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I was thinking about what the end of the Pandemic would look like for this episode so I looked at some past pandemics like the Spanish flu and bubonic plague to see what happened after all the dust settled. What I found, might be somewhat surprising.
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In today's episode, I talk about why it's important to know home, but not stay home. I relate two exercise modalities, yoga and weight training, to your accomplishing what you want in life. Listen to this thought piece on why you shouldn't just do yoga.Β
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Not too long ago, I learned about mushrooms that could take over brains and turn animals into zombies. This got me to thinking about how we think and what is it about our thinking that makes us or breaks us. I had fun with this episode and together we're going to learn why your thinking is causing you to love, or possibly, hate your current situation. In the episode, I mistakenly called the study of sound vibration acoustic science. It's actually called Cymatics. Here's an example of how it works on Youtube.
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My back hurt the other day and I realized that I hadn't been working my hips as much as I should. Jumped on the scale and saw I gained a few pounds. Wanna learn how to keep off/lose the quarantine weight? Here's your episode.
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We all know that it's good to be flexible, but what about about emotional? In today's episode, I talk about why it's important in this day and age to not only work on your mobility since we sit so much, but also your feelings. How do you do that? Well, listen to this episode and find out how to live a more complete life.
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In today's episode I talk a little bit about why I didn't record on Friday and how luck plays into your everyday life when you're trying to achieve something great.
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The title to this one might be a bit deceptive. I was thinking about how people panic needlessly in certain situations, like with day long snow storms. My thinking lead me to how people have panic breaths and how some of my clients have to be constantly reminded to breath during exercise. We're going to discuss a few different types of breathing for different life situations today because not all breathing techniques are alike.Β
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Today as I was surfing the interwebs to research proper lifting techniques, I stumbled across a poll about whether or not people believe God exists. As I read the responses, I thought to myself, 'what is life, exactly?' I'm gonna tackle this in a broad sense so that everyone can get something from from this episode. Below are some links to articles that I talked about with respect to stress and exercise.
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/real-life-benefits-exercise-and-physical-activity
https://www.apa.org/topics/exercise-fitness/stress
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In this episode, I talk about how hard it is to start something, really anything that will benefit you and how it is so easily lost. We'll discuss a few things that I've done and a some strategies that will help you prevent yourself from losing all your hard work.Β
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I just came to the realization that this summer will be my 15th year as a personal trainer. I've seen a lot so far in my career, but nothing as impactful as encouragement. In today's episode, I wanted to talk about how to help you make a better life for yourself as well as for those in your inner circle of friends/family.
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In this episode, I discuss my love for the Patriots and Tom Brady. I'm not much of a football fan anymore, but I do know a little bit about what it takes to be great. Tom Brady exemplified this throughout his career. We're gonna take a look at what it takes to be great and what you should avoid when it comes to being the greatest you that you can be.
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Sometimes you never know what the outcome could be. That's why it's good to mind your business and communicate with yourself by being quiet as well as with others to find out what they REALLY need.
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This is another raw unedited episode. In it I piggy back off of yesterdayβs topic of getting what you want and talk about conserving your energy while making the most of your relationships.
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Everyone is always trying to get what they want in life and I don't blame them. Only thing is that many of them are attempting to do it the wrong way. Listen to this episode to find out exactly how to get everything you want in life (as well as some things you didn't even know you wanted).
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I was training a client today and the topic of belief came up. In this episode, I make the case for you to always believe in your abilities, even if you arenβt sure of the outcome.
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You know sometimes the topics for these episodes come out of nowhere. Yesterday I was preparing to make shrimp for dinner and the idea for this episode came to me. What does shrimp have to do with hiring a personal trainer? Listen and find out.
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I've had my ear to the streets recently and I've heard quite a few people getting down on themselves because they aren't happy with where they are. First of all, we're in the midst of a pandemic, so you shouldn't really be too hard on yourself. What we're gonna talk about today is how you can implement some strategies for doing a little better and keeping away the disappointment of failure in any endeavor.
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Right now is a time of transition. We've got the new year. We've got a new president.And who could forget, we've got a new possibility to return to some semblance of normal with this vaccine. In today's episode, I'm gonna talk about where we go from here and how you can be happy during your journey to the unknown.
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Been having a little more pain in your back and hips because of more sitting? Working from home might have you a little creaky and achy. I get that so in this episode I came up with a comprehensive method to help you prevent pandemic pain caused by inactivity. Don't worry, it's not an exercise routine. It actually a comprehensive mobility program that can really help you eliminate pain and add more flexibility to your life.
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In today's episode, I take a shallow dive into Buddhism. I say shallow dive because I didn't want it to be the focus of the episode, but there is one tenement that I think that we should all know and adhere to because I believe it is the key to changing the path of our collective journey as humans. Karma. She's tough, but if you can work with you to give you exactly what you want
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I almost called this episode "Gratisfaction" to solidify my coining of that term. Which I will define as aspiring to only achieve short term goals. But in this episode I talk about balancing doing what makes you happy with your responsibility to yourself and to others around you. It's an intriguing journey into what makes us want to be great and I offer a hard look at what exactly it is that stops us.
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In this episode I talk about what it's like to challenge yourself. It's simple, but it's certainly not easy. You get to hear me talk about my escapades with starting the business and what I think it means when you play the victim in your life.
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We learned a lot from last year. We learned that we could work from basically anywhere. We learned how to do video conferences (well not grandma). We even learned how to wash our hands. Mostly though, we learned how to be at home. In today's episode we're gonna be talking about the ultimate home, your body. Learning how to be in your body is one of the most important aspects of fitness and today we're gonna talk about how you can be more comfortable while in your lifelong home.
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In this episode I talk about my 86 year old client and how he's given me some insight into how his workout routine has kept him feeling so young. I go into a little research about exercise and how it can improve your life and you'll hear a theory of mine own on how you can live a more efficient and effective life through exercise.
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In today's episode I reminisce about Christmas presents, reflect on the conquests of Napoleon, and discuss why you should have more than one pair of sneakers for working out.Β
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I'm back from vacation and not a moment too soon. As you may or may not know, I'm a volunteer firefighter and there was a 4+ (not sure how many trucks were there, but there were a lot) alarm fire. It was wild, but it made me think about how the theme for this year should really be teamwork. In this episode, I talk about the many wonders of teamwork and why overnight success is a myth.
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This weekend I was thinking about all the treats I had while pruning my plant. I thought about how we have so unnecessary things in our lives and how we always need to analyze what we're doing. In This episode I talk about why trimming the fat is important and how you should do it for a better life.
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I was singing Christmas Carols this weekend and it occured to me that Rudolph is the hero of Christmas. Listen to this episode to find out why Rudolph is such a hero and what we all subconsciously learned as kids by singing that sound.Β
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Today as I was planning for spring, it struck me that it was the first official day of winter (the day after the solstice). It made me think about how lucky we are to be on this planet as humans and what separates us from animals in preparation for the new year. It's a bit of an existential thought piece, but I was sitting on my couch and thought I've give you some insight to the things that come to mind while working around the house.
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I was MIA for the last few days and I felt kinda bad, but I performed so much better in my work as well as my workouts today and it made me consider that sometimes, you just have to listen to your body and rest. However, there are other times when you might be fooling yourself. Today we're gonna talk about the difference and how to tell if you should go all out or just say f#ck it.
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You know I'm from Alaska right? Here are a few tips that I thought would be good to share about surviving winter storms. I don't have any magical tricks, but these logical points will help put you at ease knowing that you're ready for your next snowstorm.
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In today's episode, we talk about the laws of nature and how a good grasp of nature can lead to very beneficial results in goal setting.
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Fear is something that we all experience, yet we all handle differently. In this episode, I'm gonna talk briefly about my experience with fear and what you can do to overcome fear in general. Remember bravery, isn't the absence of fear, it's the overcoming of it.Β
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This weekend I was shopping for Christmas gifts and I was struck by an existential problem. Let's have a brief talk about expectations in this episode.Β
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In today's episode we throw it back to a mini series I had a few months back. I talked about adversity and subsequently rising through the ashes. I was talking in reference to the pandemic, but of course, it can go much further into your personal life and being judged by others. There may be people out there that don't like a certain aspect of yours. Not to worry, you have options. You can take a look at if that part of your personality is worth exploring, or you can explore that relationship and find out if it's worth your time. Either way, we're gonna talk about the best ways to thrive in the face of adversity.Β
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In this episode I talk about loving yourself and a few tactics that you can implement to do so. I had come to the realization that not everyone is doing what they can to actually love themselves (not to be confused with self care) so I wanted to discuss a few things that I had come across in recent interactions.Β
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Today I got off training my last client and rushed right into this episode. Partially because I wanted to get home before midnight and partially because I didn't want to talk myself out of this episode. This episode talks about the potential causes of injury and dysfunction. I've talked about it a few times, recently, but I wanted to drive the point home today with a few elements of the past 10 episodes in this one episode.Β
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Today I was having a little trouble making a semi-important decision and it made wonder about how we make decisions and why we sometimes make decisions we immediately regret. In today's episode I'm going to talk about cognitive biases and how they often have a negative effect on our decision making. If you're interested in more cognitive biases, there are 25 ways that your brain tricks you and you can see them all here by clicking this link.
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This week has been a struggle to get back on schedule and I kinda got down on myself. But not to worry, this isn't a downer episode. In this episode, I talk about why it's important to be nice to yourself, but not too nice, of course. After all, a comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.Β
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This throwback episode is a special one because I had the opportunity to speak with a licensed therapist that has helped a lot of people in a short time and has quite the following on social media. We talked about getting out of your head and getting out of your own way, which is important to survive this pandemic. It's put a lot of doubts in people's heads and it's important to understand that you can do whatever you want if you have the patience and the desire.Β
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I had a friend ask me the other day how I produce so much content. I told them that it's all in the "fun" of the process. In this episode, I talk about how to apply that philosophy to every part of life. Workouts can be fun just as much as other parts of life, you just gotta start with smart with small games that lead up to bigger challenges and more fun.
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This was a fun episode that randomly came to me as I was planking. Somehow I found the connection between isometric exercises and a happy, healthy life. Take this short journey with me today to see how this connection isn't just physical, but a universal truth.Β
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I'm back and I've got something to share from my trip down to GA. Funny you find the most random bits of knowledge when you least expect it. I never would have thought that sitting in traffic would give me the inspiration for a podcast on working out. Listen to this episode if you want to know the "proper" way to exercise.
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This episode is a follow-up to yesterday's talk on the Secret. There are a couple of very important details that I didn't get to mention that I wanted to discuss today. You can manifest all you want, but you can't manifest happiness without love and care. This episode dives into that subject with a few tactical pointers on how to get EXACTLY what you want (and sometimes what you don't want) from life.
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This milestone episode made me a little nostalgic and made me think about the catalyst to the random sequence of events that help me start General Fitness Company. Let me just tell you that the law of attraction works, but probably not in the way that you've been told.Β
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This is actually an episode from a few months back. I really enjoyed listening back to it and I thought it would be a good time to bring it back because it's kind of relevant to the mindset of many people these days. Being strong is the way to not be a victim.Β
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In today's episode, we have a throwback to a couple of years ago. My friend, Dave is a licensed therapist and wellness coach and he stopped by to talk about mindfulness. It was in the beginning stages of when I started General Fitness Company so it was much needed. Sort of like now. We've got so much going on between the pandemic, the holidays, the election (still), that it's sometimes difficult to keep your mind focused on the present. I had fun talking to Dave and I hope we can meet again in person soon. Cool bonus for you, there's a guided meditation at the end by the man himself. Dave's got a smooth swagger to his style and I think you'll enjoy his vibe.Β If you want to get in touch with Dave, check out his website here: http://www.charnycoaching.com/
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Today we talk about the importance and benefits of sleep.
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Well, we're getting into the tactical stuff here today and we're going to the well again on the body. Today we're talking about your spine and how to keep it healthy with a surprising twist...literally. Oh and by the way, in the episode, I called the lower back the sciatic spine. It's called the sacrum, my mistake. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to share it with friends.
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So I called a last minute audible on this episode because I had a feeling it was going to get dark really quickly. I was going to talk about care and how we should look after each other during the holiday season especially during this pandemic. But it wasn't helpful enough or insightful enough for you the listener so I decided to try to be a bit more helpful by talking about the effects of stress on our body and what we can do to prevent/mitigate its impact.Β
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This was an interesting episode not from to long back when I was first having some audio issues. (The second time I decided it was a sign for a break) It wasn't optimal, but listening back to it, it was a pretty good episode that actually motivated me to get some stuff done that I was kinda putting off today. Hope it motivates you. Remember to write a review or leave a rating if it does.
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In today's episode, I talk about a conversation I had with a client about motivation. It took an interesting turn into a few stories of clients that no longer train with me.Β
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In today's episode I talk about a sustainable way to create happiness in your life.
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Thinking about current politics, I got to thinking about winners and losers in this episode. Today we're gonna talk about the biggest loser (or at least the most well-known loser) in human history. There is a very important takeaway here about what your intentions create in your reality.
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I was a little burnt out from all the excitement this week and I wasn't quite sure what was gonna come out of my mouth today, but I'm glad I recorded because we got a little reminder that solving problems isn't always the answer to being a problem solver.Β
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This is a nice throwback to the very first episode after they announced the shutdown. It was tough, it was confusing, there was a lot of (mis) information out there, but me and my crew are managing. We're gonna take a look back at what happens when you decide to try it your own way and not listen to everyone else.Β
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We had the election last night here and it's still too close to call. The interesting thing is how many people were upset that things didn't go the way they wanted even though we don't know the outcome yet. It's something a lot of people do in their everyday lives and I wanted to address people's mindset and how they can take more control in today's episode.
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Yes, this episode is about change. But not the kind of change you might be thinking. In today's episode, I talk about why it is imperative to change, even if you don't think you need to do so.
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We've got the election tomorrow and we had some (unauthorized) Halloween gatherings over this past weekend. I'd like us to talk about decisions, choices, and what reality really means to all us. It has a lot to do with how we view the world and what become our habitual choices whether subconscious or conscious. This is a very interesting episode about perception and reality so get a pen and paper. You're gonna want to take notice.
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In today's episode I talk about nature and its effect on our lives. It's not always positive and that should be considered when communicating with others.Β
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This is a little bit of a scientific talk about how to be more efficient and effective with your time. Enjoy.
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Today as I was painting the walls, this idea came to me. It covered a lot of bases with just a few simple points, so I'm kind of proud of this episode. Listen as I summarize why you should never give up...unless you should.Β
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Nature teaches us a lot about how we should act in life and occasionally, it even gives us guidelines for creating a workout plan. Listen to find out how nature dictates your growth.Β
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Today's #ThrowbackThursday so I have a little throwback to the Nintendo days about why it's important to first of all, forge your own way, and secondly analyze if that's the most effective way to do things.Β
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This interview was a few weeks ago and it's still surreal to me that I was interviewed by the person that taught me how to be a trainer. lt's amazing, but more importantly, it's a testament that anyone can be/do whatever they want, just as long as they want to put the work in.Β
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This is the second half to the episode from yesterday. I really got down to what makes me and what helps other people be successful with regards to luck. So just as a reminder, this isn't a humble brag or a story about my success in business, it's more of a story of how an average guy pursued his dreams to be happy with what he's doing. This is my story, but it certainly isn't genuine. Plenty of people make decisions like this everyday. If you're thinking about making a change. Stop thinking about it and just do it.Β
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I'm back and I'm feeling like I've got a little something to say lol. This is one of my longer episodes and it was actually cut in half! I guess I had a lot to say this time around. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this episode. It's about why I think from my experience, it's better to be lucky than good although, it really doesn't hurt to be good. Enjoy, and remember to subscribe!
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Yesterday, I said I would talk about the Golden rule and how it dictates how you treat others, as well as yourself. Today, weβll talk about the one part of the rule that few people get right.
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My computer is down so this episode is not edited as as well as I would have liked, but the message here about starting anew and being kind is really one thatβll make you think. Sorry itβs so late btw. Again, computer...
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Love your neighbor. It's kinda like the golden rule of treating others like you would want to be treated. It is one of the most valuable pieces of advice that one could follow in their life. In this episode, we're going to talk about why people often get this advice wrong and how if you follow it correctly, the possibilities in life are unlimited.
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This throwback is a quick interview with my client and internationally ranked tennis player, Amanda Nava. She is going into her final year at St. Joe's and is gearing up for her season, so I thought it good to look back on a quick convo we had about tacos and competition. Oh and she's from Mexico and yesterday (September 16th) was Mexican independence day so this throwback is very timely.
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In today's episode, I'm talking about a couple of the cognitive biases from Charlie Munger (Warren Buffet's friend and business partner) and we'll talk about why it's not always a good idea to listen to your instincts. There are times when you need to take a moment and think about whether what your mind is telling you is actually the truth.Β
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In today's episode I talk about looking for the truth. Not your truth, but THE truth. It's easier to find than you think, but let's talk about why people don't always except it...
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In this episode, I got back to my roots and shared a little bit of a discovery that I found with running form. I got some new natural running shoes and they opened my eyes to something that I had actually already known but had forgotten. Some stuff we know, some stuff we don't know, and other stuff we just plain forget. It's helpful to keeping innovating and exploring to catch those things you forget and elaborate on what you know.Β
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Excuse the quality of this episode. Having some technical difficulties with the editing software. Might be like this for the next few episodes, so bear with me. In this episode, we talk about dealing with adversity and how the stress of it can cause you to question your modalities.
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In today's episode I do my best to give you a compelling reason as to why we shouldn't judge each other, but more importantly, ourselves based on what we know today.Β
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People who say everything in moderation, have it all wrong. Save that thinking for the gym. In life, you have to go all-out and I'll tell you why in today's episode.Β
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In today's episode, I talk about a place that I ventured that I really don't like to venture into very often. Social media comments...
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In today's episode, I briefly discussed change. I wasn't feeling well, so I meditated and while meditating, thoughts about how this company and the world, for that matter popped up in my mind. It's is interesting to think of how change affects us. But even more interesting to think of how we affect change.Β
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This is a newer version of an old episode about loving yourself and acceptance but from a completely different perspective. Turns out that there's actually a very scientific reason why you should love and respect yourself that turns out to affect the entire universe. Dead serious. Listen to the episode to find out what I mean here.Β
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This episode talks about wins and losses. A lot of people wish they could be undefeated and it's very possible. However, if you're not playing a sport, an undefeated life is probably a life that you would ever want.Β
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Today I posted a video about foam rolling and I got a response about how much it hurts. This shouldn't be so I decided that it would be a good idea to talk about pain and how it actually serves a specific function in our lives. Should it be avoided? Maybe. Listen to find out.Β
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Today I reminisce on some business advice I got when I first started. It was very interesting to look back on that advice and to see how it compared and contrasted with my current results. Spoiler alert: I didn't take the advice.
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Well, this turned out to be a week where we actually had a theme Β Β This turned to be a week where we kept on the topic of knowing yourself and hit it from different angles. I have to say that I'm very proud of myself for staying on topic, even if it wasn't on purpose. Something tells, me though that this needed to be done though and that's why it happened this way. But in the end, we'll probably never really know. Anyway...
In today's episode, we're gonna talk about why confidence is important not only for you but for those around you. This short episode offers up a unique perspective about why you should, for the most part, mind your own business.
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Today's #ThrowbackThursday and I kept my promise from yesterday's episode and we're gonna chat a little bit about knowing yourself and why it's important to live your truth. It's not just for you it's for all of us. Find out why in today's episode.Β
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Yesterday we talked about knowing yourself. Today we're taking it a step further and saying it's also important, to be honest with yourself. After all, information is just information until it becomes knowledge that we implement in our lives.Β
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This is already one of my favorite episodes as it not only is entertaining with stories and a few silly jokes thrown in there, but it's also very informative. If you've been curious about who you are and what your potential might be, then this is the episode for you. Check the links below to fill out your own personalized personality test. These are actual scientific questionnaires that psychologists use to identify individual personalities.Β
https://www.16personalities.com/profile
http://hexaco.org/
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Today I wanted to talk about how so many people have rules for success, yet they find that the people that follow their rules, don't have much success. Why? Well, we'll find the answer to that question in today's episode. Do forget to subscribe so you get all the episodes right when they are released.Β
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I talked a while ago on social media about loving others and loving yourself. I'm not gonna get into too much about loving others, but today we're gonna talk about self-care and what I do and recommend to others to stay emotionally healthy.
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This day is just filled with synchronicities. Today @ 8:20 it was the only time in history it was 8:20, 8/20 or if you use military time it (24-hour clock with seconds), this evening was 20:20:20 2020...any hoo. This was a flashback of sorts where I tried to insert a lesson about responsibility towards the end. I think it's important that you hear this one if you're trying to advance in any part of your life.Β
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I really wanted to call this one "Easy Stuff," but I had a last-second change of heart because I know that some of the things I talk about in this episode may not exactly be easy for you, the listener. They are simple, however, and I would highly suggest that you try to start a regimen that contains these movements that I talk about in this episode.
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In today's episode, we talk about efficiency and what it means to play to your strengths. It can be simple sometimes, but not always as you try to figure out what works for you and what doesn't.Β
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Sometimes things that seem simple are very complex. There are times where you might have success with them, but it will turn out that you were just compensating or just not getting results that justify the effort. In fitness, that means you have to go learn the fundamentals. But in life, it means something far dire. Listen, to the parallels of fitness and life in today's episode about breaking the rules for success.Β
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Today's throwback was from earlier last year after a run. It was a good run that actually brought a lot of clarity about happiness and the pursuit of it. If you've ever wondered how you can be happier in your life, give this episode a listen. It'll give you some insight as to how you can easily achieve it without the use of any external stimulus.
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Today I posted something on Instagram that got quite the response. See if you think this idea elicits any strong emotions for you...
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There are ways to learn and the best way out of all of them is to immerse yourself. In this episode, we discuss quite a few examples where we find the obvious answer to the best way for anyone to learn.
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Today I want to talk about someone that I think I've helped the most and how you can use what they learned to help yourself achieve anything you want.Β
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A lot of people are unhappy and don't have a clue what to do. Here's a serious solution that asks you to think outside of the normal framework for decision making and gives you the answer to the question "what do you have left?"
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Today I was feeling a little run down and I minimized my workload. Thing is, sometimes the same has to apply to your fitness. You can't overwork yourself, you have to make sure you're being smart about what you're doing. In this episode, I'll give you a quick overview of what essentials you need for effective workouts if you are pressed for time or just need a bit of guidance in the gym.Β
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In this episode, I somehow got on the topic of rappers. I don't know how it happened, but what I talk about here is very relevant to you if you are trying to achieve anything and you are doing it on your own...
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I didn't think to be episode worthy, but good thoughts about what to do if you feel like there's a lot against you. When it comes to success you don't want really any part of it to be too easy, nor too difficult. But what you want to do is constantly challenge and test yourself to see what you can achieve.Β
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Today, I was looking through some notes and I found a story that I wrote a few year back. It's a fictional story, however, we often can find more truth in fiction than in real life. Listen today to find out why being alone is not necessarily a bad thing but actually a fact of life.Β
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I really like this episode because it's a throwback to the very start of the pandemic. It was interesting to hear how I was dealing with it as a business owner. There are some nuggets in there about how to deal with adversity and how to set up your life so that when disaster strikes, which it inevitably will, you will be ready.Β
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Today, a soda machine made me think of all the uses of a physioball, so I thought I'd share a few moves that are good for strengthening and alleviating pain in the core.Β
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We're going to answer the question today on what you should be spending more time on while at the gym. Mobility or weight training...
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Nature is all around us and influences every part of our lives. Why not take some time to observe how it works and use it to your advantage in helping you achieve your goals so that you can have the life you want.Β
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In today's episode, I talk about problems that are very solvable, but yet people still worry over them. I'm gonna talk about why people end up having problems that make them feel overwhelmed. Most importantly, however, we're gonna find out why you should stop worrying about your problems in the first place. Β Β
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In this episode, I've got a little mashup of clips about the traditional and nontraditional tools for success and how successful people used them throughout the years. Enjoy.
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Today, we're gonna talk about why people are stretching wrong and what they can do to get more mobile/flexible. Hint: sitting and holding stretches for 30 seconds at a time, is old news and ineffective.
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Complaining and procrastination get you basically nowhere. So the only way to get somewhere is to do something. Here's a tip on how to get started on your workouts.Β
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I've been trying to switch things up a little in my life and my workouts and I've been seeing some serious gains. Here's why it's always important to switch things up, whether you're in the gym or in everyday life so you can always achieve the results you want.Β
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Today we're throwing it back with a few clips from 2018 and '19 about what you can learn from pain and how it helps you become a better person when you use it properly.Β
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Today we're gonna talk about why I'm such a fan of TRX training over any other type of training.Β
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I got a new watch a few days ago and it's got me so amped to exercise and live healthily. I want to talk about that in today's episode and why accountability is so important for goal setting.Β
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Today I was feeling extra productive so I worked hard to get stuff done so I could play later. It made me think about a certain moment in my life that ultimately changed my perspective forever.Β
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I went into this meaning to discuss unilateral versus bilateral training and went far into the rabbit hole to pull out the reason why BLM is so important to our country. Maybe, not necessarily the organization, but the idea and the movement as a whole. It's interesting what working on your weaknesses can bring for you in terms of opportunities for growth.Β
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So many people right now are letting outside influences in their head and they aren't living their best life. In this episode, we talk about how, why, and what happens when you let that go on too long.
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Today, I was a bit of a mess at the start. I just finished a long run, so it took me a minute to get my composure, but it ended up being a very valuable episode (per usual) π
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What should you do on your rest day? Hint: It's not eat cookies while laying on the couch all day
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Today, we're gonna talk about the age-old myth of faking it till you make it as a successful method for achieving goals.
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Sometimes you gotta do what you do what don't want to do to get what you do want to have. When do it though, you can't do it any way but your best, or you'll definitely regret it and in this episode, we'll talk about why.
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Today we talked a little bit about how a search for shoes, led me on a journey of through the realm of somatic intelligence and how our previous experiences shape how we form our current reality. It's interesting how there is real science behind this now. It seems we all knew it subconsciously now scientific evidence is coming forth to prove this. In this episode, we'll talk about how somatic intelligence can help you make better decisions.Β
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Today, someone stopped by the studio to ask me a few questions about personal training. He's interested in being a trainer and was interested in how I got into it and how I got to where I am now. He was in a rush so it's only really part of the story, but it's nonetheless, informative.
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Everyone wants a perfect life, but the thing is that most people when they get what they think they want, are seriously disappointed. Let's talk about perfection and what it really means for you and how the pursuit of, but not necessarily the attainment of it, will always lead to happiness.
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Everyone gets depressed, but some people mistaken depression for something far more serious; a life devoid of value. Today, I talk about my depression when I was homeless and out of shape and how I got out of it. It's a never-ending process, so I've got a few tools that I'm going to discuss that will help you to live your best life.Β
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This is a feel-good story about some adversity I faced when I first started off as an entrepreneur. If you need a little inspiration to help quell your anxiety as the country opens back up, this is the episode for you.Β
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There are a lot of factors that we are aware of that we can control to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. But why is it that many don't discuss how to prevent getting it in the first place? We're gonna talk about that here, so listen closely. The advice I'm about to give you will likely save your life.
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I've been testing out shoes lately. I wanted to see if my theory about running shoes was right. Listen to find what's wrong with most running shoes, including a pair I just bout online last week.Β
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I originally was trying to purposefully steer the conversation AWAY from mindset, but I just can't help it. The parallels to healthy living in the gym to living a good life are almost inescapable. Well, here it is anyway. How to get powerful in the gym and in your everyday life.Β
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It's kinda interesting to look back in time. This was an episode I recorded because I was tired of hearing bad news. Little did I know that about a week later some of the worst news of the year was coming and we were gonna be quarantined. Sometimes ignorance is bliss.Β
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This episode is a very personal one about burnout. I'm feeling the effects of the current issues affecting our country with respect to race. I know many of us experience this at some point in time in life and I want to talk about some ways that we can overcome this phenomenon and live an even better life because of it.Β
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This is a bit of a throwback here, but it was something that I was thinking about in relation to motivation. Sometimes I have to listen to myself and I went a little into the archives to pull out this gold about creating value in your life so that you can be happier with your decisions.Β
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Did you know that most forest fires are caused by lightning and too much dead wood laying around? In fact, oftentimes people are charged to set fires in the woods on purpose (controlled fires) so as to prevent a large catastrophic event. If you've ever wondered why people are so triggered and how you can prevent yourself from being triggered in today's environment, I would highly encourage you to listen to this episode. Please share this with a friend and leave a rating or review.
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Sometimes people'll tell you that you can't do it or that you shouldn't do it. That's probably when you should actually be finding out if they're right.
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Did you know that your breathing is affected by your posture? I know right? Sitting at that desk all day, might not just be bad for your bad but for your overall health. I didn't create the video in the link, but I highly recommend you give it a look if you're concerned with your breathing and posture.Β
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I could call this episode where am I leading you. I was kind of all over the place in this episode because I'm exhausted, but I shared some interesting concepts about the Gods of ancestors and what it means to think for yourself and fight instincts. I think you'll enjoy this mildly esoteric episode about being a free thinker and taking control of your life.Β
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This is going to be a controversial episode because I'll be talking about race. I've been thinking a lot lately about "white privilege" and discrimination against black people. I've got an unpopular opinion about the plight of black people, but it doesn't just apply to them. Find out why I believe that we all have personal responsibility when it comes to the success of black people or disadvantaged groups as a whole.Β
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We're going back to the well today to talk about running. No specific running technique tips here, but nonetheless, this information is important to know for beginning to intermediate runners looking to improve their running.Β
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I was inspired today, albeit not positively, per se. I heard a fitness professional giving some not so helpful information today with respect to running, so I decided to drop this episode to dispose of any myths about speed training.Β
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Today, I'm revisiting an old episode with some new information. It's very important if you're a fan of stretching if you listen to this episode. What you might find will probably surprise you.Β
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Here's the thing, there are a lot of people out there that are preaching positivity, but aren't explaining the full picture. If you think about life in only a positive sense then, you're missing half the point. Today, we're going to talk about why I believe gratitude is the answer for just about any bit of negativity that you may experience in your life. Listen to find out how I employ it in my life and what I believe you can do to make it a regular part of yours.Β
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With all this chaos going on around us, it's important to have some stability in your life. In this episode, I give you a brief rundown of how I set up my day. There are a few tips in there that might be able to help you fill in some holes, or help you analyze if what you're doing could be done a little better.
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This is the audio from an Instagram post from earlier today. It got a lot of traction and there were quite a few people that agreed with it...I also lost about 10 followers. Sometimes you have to speak up for something even if you know it might not be in your best interest in the short-term.
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Dr. King had a dream that we would all see each other as created equal. In his later years, however, he started to see it less about race and more about shrinking the gap between a growing inequality of haves and have nots. This episode is about that particular subject and what we can do as individuals to potentially keep that dream alive for us all.Β
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Today I was not myself as I'm still reeling from the latest events in our current cultural, political, and racial climate. It's important to point this out because as an entrepreneur or anyone looking to be successful, for that matter, it's important to keep a calm head and stay focused we're gonna talk about how and why in this episode.Β
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This is a throwback to an episode I recorded right before the pandemic. It's interesting because some episodes/topics are timeless and this is definitely one of them. This sacrifice or suffer philosophy is relevant in so many situations. You'll see that you can learn a lot from actually going through something and I hope that you'll understand why that is one of the best ways for you to succeed after listening to this episode.
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A lot of people have opted to run to stay in shape, however since shoe stores aren't open, it's a bit of a risk when buying shoes. Today we're gonna talk about running shoes and which ones are the best for you based on research and my own personal anecdotal evidence.
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I was feeling this today as I was peeling myself off the couch after getting up to drink my second milkshake of the day. I know, yikes. Any hoo. I was thinking about heroes and the people that have brought us from where we were to where we are. It's wild because there's a hero for every generation and today I had some thoughts about who could be the hero for this generation. Buckle up, this is a really interesting trip inside heroism.Β
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I wanted to talk today about a simple way to get rid of anxiety. I've been beating around the bush on this one lately, but we're just come right out with it today, by telling you how you can better cope with the stress of our current environmental catastrophe.Β
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A lot of people ask me what they should do to start to work out. Or what they should do get a certain muscle stronger or get a certain body part smaller. Here is your abbreviated all-encompassing guide to working out.Β
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Hey, this turned out to be one of the infamous freestyles that turned out to be a great one. It prolly has a lot to do with the topic for today. Work and what the proper balance/approach to it is. I was talking to one of the therapists that was on last week and I can tell you, she definitely approves of this message. So feel free to share!Β
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Nothing like a pandemic to give you a bit of an existential crisis, eh? Today, we discuss how we can live the happiest life by creating meaning and finding value in what you do and what you feel. If you are feeling like your life is a bit chaotic right now, this is the episode for you.Β
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Breathing is super important for your body movement. Here we're gonna talk briefly about breathing and then I went off on a little tangent about judging yourself.Β
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Just a quick step away from the episodes to say thank you.
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In this episode, we talked about dealing with certain emotions as we try to achieve our goals. Dr. Zuckerman is a psychotherapist on the mainline that has experience with helping people learn how to deal with the discomfort of undergoing necessary change in life. We learned what we can do to deal with this influx of change due to the pandemic and we discussed what we can do to help ourselves after the pandemic. If you've been feeling uneasy about what to do during this pandemic, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode. You can find our guest online at her site: https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/ or you can find her and her amazing quotes on Instagram at dr.z_psychologist
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So your back, neck, and shoulders hurt from sitting, huh? Today we've got a short episode with some causes of pain (outside of just sitting) as well as some preventative actions to take.Β
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Don't get it twisted. This episode isn't about getting all woo woo and injecting sunshine and rainbows up your butt. No, this is a practical tactic for being positive and staying the course. I actually thought of this on my run today that wasn't so inspiring, but at least this episode came from it, so it's not all bad.Β
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The riskiest thing in your life is letting other people run your life. Most people miss out on parts of their life because they are afraid of judgment and what people will think about them. Today, we're going to talk about living your life and why regret is the worst thing to have in your life.Β
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Today we're going to talk about feet. Yeah, I know, they're disgusting to most people, but they're important. In fact, I'll probably go on record as saying they are the most under-appreciated parts for how much they work for you. Listen and learn how you can make them work even better and help you reduce the probability of foot and ankle injury.
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Today we're going back to the fitness well and we're talking about 3 different ways to set up your workout routine. I kept it really basic and short, but if you have any questions, shoot me an email or visit the website. Generalfitnesscompany.com
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Listen, you don't have to go hard all the time. Sometimes, it's okay to take a break. This is how you do it for your fitness routine.
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In today's episode, we had an interesting interview with Main Line's Therapist of the year by Main Line Parent in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. She's extremely knowledgeable and today she helps us with setting goals the right way. She helps us with setting up a plan for losing 30 pounds in a year. Click here for the goal-setting worksheet we talked about and enjoy the episode.Β
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Happiness always comes at a price. The thing is that most aren't willing to pay it. The other thing is that once you actually commit, the price you pay is actually enjoyable to pay. Sound confusing? Listen to this short episode to see what I mean about finding happiness in your life.Β
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Ok....so take two. In this episode, I bring it all the way back to two days ago. I just wasn't happy with the quality of that episode and it had some really valuable content about working out and weight training. So here I am recording it again. Enjoy
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We're gonna get super tactical today in accomplishing your goals. I had an interview with a psychologist today for a future podcast, but I'm gonna leak some of the info for you today on this episode.Β
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Yeah, you don't have a gym right? Ok great. Listen to this episode to find out exactly the best way to train if you don't have a place to train.Β
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Have you ever thought about the things that you don't want in life and felt motivated by avoiding them? Well, stop that! Today we're gonna be talking about why negative thinking or in other words, thinking about what you don't want, can get you exactly that. This episode is about mindset, but I also threw in a little about fitness, just to cover all our bases in this episode.Β
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We all dream of a better life. Most of us also know that it takes hard work, consistency, and of course some good luck. Many people however believe that they can outsmart the system and take shortcuts. Today, we're gonna talk about what happens when you take those short cuts as well as discuss some tactics about how to use the long game to your advantage.Β
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Today we're gonna talk about motivation and what your rights are and how more of those actually equal to less responsibility for you but the reverse for other people. You can be great and it's not even as difficult as you might think.Β
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You know that your mind is responsible for a majority of your conscious thoughts, but it's also responsible for unconscious behavior. What you may think is actually a decision that you came up with on your own, is actually a complicated network of previous beliefs, current emotional state, as well as the environment. The way you think about decisions will dramatically change after this episode. 80
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I thought it would be a good idea to talk about running for a bit because I see everyone running now that all the gyms are closed. Today, I'd like to bring it back to the fitness tips today so we're gonna talk about a discovery that I made while running that reinforced something that I already knew about running form.Β
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In this episode, I talk about the importance of perseverance. Winners lose...A LOT! The key to winning is learning how to lose. We're gonna go a little more in depth into the psychology and tactics of winning as seen from the perspective of my most successful clients in and out of the gym.Β
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I've got a fun interview for you today. I talked to my guy John Dempsey on his podcast about staying healthy in fitness as well as in business. We talked about having a positive mindset, a few things you can do for exercise at home, and coming out ahead after the quarantine. I think you'll really like this episode. Also, check out John's podcast here.Β
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Ok so you know that you can have too much of a good thing, but the question is, what's a good thing? Today we're gonna briefly dive into that and talk about what it means in respect to preventing your burnout.
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It may seem innocuous at first, but getting off your routine is the start of living a tragically unorganized life where rarely anything happens for you and just about everything seems to happen to you. Today we're going to talk about the effects of living in reactiveness vs. proactiveness.Β
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Today we're gonna deviate from the hero and bravery talk and give you some practical advice on optimal performance.
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Today we're gonna sidestep a little from our hero theme of last week and talk about bravery. We're gonna talk about what it means to be brave and I'll tell you a personal story about a client that overcame their fear and how they did it. I think you'll really enjoy this episode if you've been afraid to try Β something new lately.Β
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We round out the week today culminating our talk about rising from the ashes by talking about what it actually means to be a hero. I went a little deep on this one and brought it back to the roots when I had existential episodes for what I called "Fulfillment Friday." In this one, I referenced some Buddhism as well as western psychologist Carl Jung to emphasize the point that we're not all good inside.
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In this episode, I talk a little bit with a former about staying positive and looking for opportunities rather than problems. We also talk a little bit about the future of my business it isn't a long episode, but listen closely there are a few gems in there.Β
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This was an interesting stop in my train of thought today. I was reeling a little today as I thought of how far I've come to just get to where I am and how far I'll have to go to get to where I want to be given this pandemic thing. But look, I think I came up with something that might be able to give you some clarity on why people choose to challenge themselves and feel better about themselves for doing so.
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The military has a thing that they say about combat. When times get tough, you have to shrink your world. This, however, should probably be a philosophy that we use more often to help us to think more about how we can have a more positive effect on our own lives. Check on yourself seriously see if you can focus more on something you can control and watch how quickly your life changes.Β
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In this episode, I talk about my habit of trying to do too much at once. Learn why this is the absolute worst time to do that and how it affects your probability of success on the other side of this pandemic.
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This was definitely a vibe check episode. The reality of the world we're living in right now just hit me today. I was a little anxious starting the episode, but I calmed down and found my stride in time to deliver a message of hope and learning.Β
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I was a little off today. Brain's fried from working so hard on this app project. But this episode still has a ton of value. If you've been looking to be happy while achieving...Stop!!! I'll tell you why in this episode.Β
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Today, we talked about the opportunities on the other side of this pandemic. We won't be here forever, so it's time to start planning for life and for your success after this is all said and done. By the way, I mentioned the Big 5 Personality Traits (The top 5 predictors of success) and I got them wrong the top 5 are 1. Openness 2. Conscientiousness 3. Agreeableness 4. Extroversion and 5. NeuroticismΒ
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There are a lot of people in the world. That means there's also a lot of untapped talent out there. You could be the future! We've been afforded this opportunity to reset and reconsider what we're doing at the moment and this is one of the greatest opportunities of our lifetime. As Churchill once said, "Never waste a crisis."
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Well, here we are. One year of my voice officially ;-) It's been really fun and in this episode, we're talking about how I got to Philadelphia, how I got into training and most importantly, how I developed my training philosophy. We're gonna be also talking about some new developments here at GFC that will surely change the way we do business.Β
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In today's episode, we're gonna talk about changing up your methods because what got you here, most likely isn't gonna get you there. To your goal, that is.
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In this episode, we talk about the eternal nature of success and how to get it using the laws that govern our existence.Β
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You know, in terms of experience and perspective the world has a lot more to offer you than you can offer it...at least when you first start trying to make an impact. If you really want to change the world, be open and use the knowledge available to improve your life so you can improve your world. Find out how to do that in this episode.Β
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Today I wanted to talk about tough times. Specifically, the biggest mistake that many people make when going through tough times. Choosing to try to run through a potential lesson so you can get to the other side rather than learn from it, is not the way to avoid a potentially similar and more costly mistake down the road. Today we're gonna figure out a path out of the darkness of ignorance.Β
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Oh boy! I was fired up in this episode. Today we talked about the blessing of the Coronavirus and how it's showing us how much we need each other to be the best person they can be at any given moment and that starts with loving yourself. Find out why in this episode.Β
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This Coronavirus really got me down yesterday. Businesses are shut down all across the state. Yesterday, I meditated and came up with this amazing idea which is not exactly new, but very helpful. I want to share what I believe to be the key to all obtaining and maintaining success for years to come.Β
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We're in the midst of this pandemic, but there is a very important lesson that we can all take away from it. It will help you not only through the pandemic but throughout life. It's the lesson of gratitude.
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Businesses are starting to look at the reality of having to close down for 6-8 weeks here. This is what I suggest with respect to succeeding in a crisis.Β
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In times of catastrophe and panic, you have to remember that we are blessed to be alive and to have the opportunity to change perspective. Some of the greatest achievements in humanity always come as times like these. Be patient and do what you can to be ready for the next opportunity.Β
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We're currently at a juncture where we collectively are making a decision. Should be making that decision in fear? We're gonna talk about how to best handle the current crisis as well as what you should consider in future events.Β
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Sometimes you just have to go with the flow. Then there are other times when you simply have to swim upstream. Are you prepared to stand on your own when the time is right? Listen and find out.Β
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We all mess up. We all have problems. The key is learning how to sit with those issues and learn how to be the best version of ourselves without judging ourselves and doubting our own potential. We talk about how to do exactly that in this episode.Β
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Sometimes it's good to get knocked off your high horse, especially when you're not paying attention. Today, we're gonna talk about the appropriate way to have it happen to give you the biggest opportunity for future success.Β
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Today I was feeling unmotivated. I got some things done, but it wasn't nearly enough so I decided that it would be good to review the something from Steven Covey's book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
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With all this talk about the Coronavirus I just wanted to remind you that although we haven't been around that long, we've survived some pretty apocalyptic stuff. BTW that website to the CDC is https://www.cdc.gov/ check it out for all the latest news and updates on the Coronavirus.
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Sometimes it feels like everyone is so focused on the negative it's hard to get a positive word in. So, today's episode is dedicated solely to the good news. Hope you enjoy!
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I've been referencing this episode recently, so I figured it would be good for us to get a refresher. Also, I think it's pretty cool to see a concept from its inception and watch how it grows over a few months (this was from episode #308 a couple of months ago.Β
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I'm in a good mood today because something that I normally do out of habit just drastically changed the trajectory of my company. It's gonna be an amazing next 3 years...
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The episode is about disappointment and why we don't just sit on the couch all day to avoid it.
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Was doing some new moves on the TRX today and a flood of ideas came rushing in. It was then I decided that we need to talk about the experimentation and the importance of doing things different.Β
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It was almost a year ago when we did this interview. Lonnie was a trainer with a lot of promise at my old gym. He was friendly to everyone and many people loved him and his training style. Unfortunately, it didn't work out for him there and we talked about what had happened since he left. I like this episode because it shows how not everyone needs to go down the same path to feel like they're making a difference.Β
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Today, I wanted to talk briefly about why you should seriously consider the way you are doing things and if they still work for you.
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This topic seems to come up every Black History Month. As a black American, I have some thoughts about this. We briefly review what I talked about yesterday with respect to sacrifice and suffering as it relates to the expectations of a black person or any person with a perceived disadvantage in our country.
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People are always talking about setting their intention and putting it out into the universe to get what they want, but they stop there. There's a little more to the "Secret" and I'd like us to discuss it today.
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There's a fun show that my business neighbor is creating on a station called RVN TV in New Jersey. Β It's about finding love and they asked me to be on the show so I could give a little fitness perspective. In this episode, I talk about the proper way to meet someone in the gym and we discuss a little bit about my ideal mate.Β
Here's the link for the episode. You can see it on your iPad and laptops anytime. On your phone, you have to wait till Monday at 9 AM or Thursday at 2:30 PM https://rvntv.tv/single-looking-for-love-2/?channel=single-looking-for-loveΒ
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In today's episode, we're going to be talking about balance. I talk about when I experienced burn-out in first starting GFC and how I dealt with it. I also talk about what the proper balance is for you to have the perfect life.Β
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I was thinking about that show "Home Improvement," which used to come on in the '90s and it made me think about how we all could probably be more effective with one or two things. It's always a surprise to find out that you can do something better, so it makes sense to take a look at what you're doing to see if you could do anything a little better.Β
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Every day isn't going to be perfect. Yesterday wasn't one of my better days, listen to how you rally from a crappy situation to make the following one epic.
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Today, I wanted to talk about the actual costs of things. In it, you get to hear a story about a recent interaction I had with my son, there's a little about my lack of motivation on this "Motivation Monday," and there is a little something that you'll discover that you can use to help you get out of any procrastination funk.Β
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Don't have a Valentine this year? Me neither! Not for lack of trying ha! Check out this episode where I get a bit emotional about my lack of Valentine and listen as I reel it all back in.Β
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Holy crap!! A lost episode! So cool! I literally just found this and forgot that I had saved an episode just in case I needed some time to create a new episode. (so smart π) I hope you enjoy this LITERAL throwback...
I reminisce today on this first today back from a mini-vacation. It was interesting to come to the realization that I've always been someone who has actively looked to find help, almost as much as I have been willing to help others.
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Here are a couple of tips to help you become a better runner with very minimal effort.Β
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Everyone thinks they know what it means to be better until they get hit with adversity. Today we're gonna talk about what it actually means to be better and what you can do to actually implement a working philosophy of being better over bitter in your life.Β
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Today, I didn't want to record the podcast, but it made me think about what people feel like when they don't want to work out and I think I might have the remedy for that. I mean you're listening to the episode right now aren't you?Β
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This morning I paraphrased a quote on Facebook from Carl Jung that was not well received. It's sometimes hard to make a profound thought understandable in just a few words. So here's what I believe this quote is saying and I've also included at the end, the method I use to keep my clients encouraged when they feel like times are difficult.Β
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Life is tough. The best thing you can do for yourself is to modify the tough things and break them down until you master them. Learn how to do so in this episode.
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It's that time of year where it's time to grind. It never gets easier. Not many holidays coming up. People keep getting sick. Already tired and most just got back from vacation...it's rough out here. But in times like these, I think of one of my favorite songs, "Landslide," and it all makes sense. We all get bolder and children get older...your opportunity to be and do what you want is not already over.Β
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I couldn't think of a name, just like I couldn't really think of a topic at first, then I went on an epic rant about how each individual is responsible for the atrocities they see in the world. If you want to be great then you gotta start blaming yourself for not being great rather than pointing the finger at everyone else.Β
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Knowing one little known running secret can help you immensely in everyday life. If you try to control too much, you're likely gonna lose. Listen in to hear what this means for you in any project that you decide to undertake.Β
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Been consumed by YouTube videos about space lately. Can't stop watching in awe so this episode is dedicated to space and the awesomeness that resides in it, including us!
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With the recent and unexpected passing of Kobe Bryant, we've got an episode highlighting who he was and what he meant to our local community of Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.Β
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In this episode, I talk about how to find a good trainer and a few good/bad aspects of the fitness industry.Β
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The funny thing about life is that a lot of us pretend to know more than we do. Sometimes that approach can be beneficial. You might find that you're rewarded for your initiative and self-confidence. However, there are times when things are more complicated than we expect. Today, I'm going to talk about why I believe that in those times it's clearer than ever that the problems that you have with the world rest squarely on YOUR shoulders.Β
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Everyone is so afraid of losing, but what if I told you that losing is the key to winning? We've broken records, improved our standard of living, and have even been more satisfied overall with life because of adversity. Find out exactly how losing helps you win in this episode.Β
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Everyone has at least one enemy. Today we're going to talk about how you can conquer them as well as how to possibly avoid having them all together.Β
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There is something about being yourself that people still don't really recognize as being the root of all happiness. Today I'm going to go into that and how we can feel the most satisfied and least anxious about life. If you would like to support this podcast please do. I'm giving away a free stock General Life Tip card that you can put anywhere as a reminder of what you need to do to live a good life. You can donate by going to our page. Thank you.Β
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In this episode, we talk about why it's important to take time for yourself. I talk about the different cycles of biological systems and what benefits come from sacrifice.Β
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Caring what people think is the quickest way to be unhappy. Why do you even care what others think anyway? Most people aren't gonna be there for you if you execute and mess up and the other ones could care less if you're successful. We'll talk more about why you shouldn't care in the episode. I also talk more about this in my latest blog entry here.Β
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Some might disagree and say that their diet is the key to healthy living. Here, I offer them 20 minutes of sound advice contrary to that right here. Give it a listen. Enjoy it. Then, share it with friends!!Β
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Being amazing is a lot easier than you think. Seriously! Listen in and find out how and why you should be amazing (hint: it's not so you can impress people)
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Anything that's worth accomplishing takes time. That's why it's important to keep going, however, there is a caveat to that that one of my clients ran into recently and we're going to talk about how you can avoid that pitfall in this episode.
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Presence. It's talked about so much, but many don't know why we should be present other than the fact that it's good for you. Here's there real reason why presence is so important if you have any aspirations of achieving a goal.Β
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Today I wanted to talk about accountability real quick because it was something that was coming up all weekend and into today. Do you know your numbers? I hope so. If not, I hope you get to know them...right now!!
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Do you know what change blindness is? It has a lot to do with how you perceive the world and how you usually perceive the world has a lot to do with what you expect to perceive the environment around you. We're going to talk about the scientific reason for keeping an abundant mindset and why it actually does ensure that good things will come to you.Β
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This is the second half to the previous episode about the importance of awareness of your personality in relation to your goal setting.Β
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This is a brief episode about personality and knowing yourself. If you'd like to take a test to know even more about yourself, follow this link here to take the Myers Briggs personality test. Happy 2020
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Over the next 10 episodes or so, we'll be reviewing my 10 General Life Tips. Here's tip one on how to reach your greatest potential
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Getting ready for the holidays makes you think of family and the times you had when you were younger. Today we're gonna talk about why we shouldn't be so concerned about who we were as it pertains to you and the potential of who you want to be.Β
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Why did the chicken cross the road? It has a lot to do with why we should set New Year's resolutions. Find out what goal setting has to do with a chicken crossing the road, in this episode.Β
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This is a short episode about how to keep your joints healthy. I dispell some myths and give you a few tactics you can use to prevent injury and improve the way you move.Β
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DidΒ you know that there are 13 zodiac signs? Found that out today when someone told me that Libra's are supposed to be impatient. Made me think about patience and what it means for your goal setting. We're gonna talk about what a few examples of what happens when you're not patient. P.S. apparently I'm a Virgo now...
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This was a tough one for me because the concepts are a bit far beyond my understanding. In fact, what I talk about here today in terms of why we strive to achieve rather than simply doing nothing, is a concept that people have been trying to grasp for millennia. I tried to take a stab at it and in the end, I think we can all learn something about what it means to be a human from this episode.
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We're not really talking about catching monkeys, but it's interesting to consider that there is one thing that separates us from animals and is the same thing that makes us the greatest species in known history.Β
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Sometimes it's hard to find the motivation to get going. Here's a simple and easy way to prepare yourself to achieve anything you want.Β
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Sometimes you gotta know when to give up. But when? We're gonna try to hit on that subject a little bit today. I have a feeling that we'll be revisiting this very soon...
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In our last episode, I talked about sacrifice and pushing yourself hard. Today, we're swinging it the other way and we're gonna talk about the importance of rest and why you should rest in the first place, even if you don't think you need it.Β
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People talk about their lives being suffering and the challenges that they face as being torturous. In today's episode, we're gonna discuss the impact of that mindset and what we can do to ensure that we are always giving our best effort and constantly moving forward with developing ourselves.Β
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Today I have a short episode about an event that happened during Thanksgiving that gives us some insight on the best way to help someone
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Almost everyone I see is definitely not stretching correctly in the gym. If you want to be mobile, you have to control your flexibility. Listen to this episode to find out more about what method professionals are now considering as the best way to prevent injury.
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Today, I wanted to take a different approach to sleep and talk about the importance of dreaming. Your dreams are very important to you. Not just because sleep is good, but because your brain begins to have trouble telling the difference between dreams and reality if you go too long without sleep. Β We'll talk about the importance of your dreams and why it is the only way you really have a fighting chance at altering the potential course of your future.Β
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A client asked me about this today and I thought it'd be worth to talk about goal setting and how to easily get whatever you want with a simple system that you can set up for yourself. If you follow it, you are just about 100% guaranteed to succeed, but taking directions from yourself is not always as easy as it seems.Β
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Procrastination is an indicator of something bigger in life. If you are procrastinating, chances are that there is something about what you're doing that you're ignoring. Might it be that your inaction is an indicator that you aren't happy in life or that what you're doing is not fulfilling? Life is all about being the greatest version of yourself. Find out how you can do that better in this episode.Β
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Today we're gonna talk about the psychology behind inconsistency. We'll discuss where you can find the motivation to keep going even when things don't seem like they're going anywhere. I hope that you find value in it and will leave a rating or review on iTunes if you found anything you heard here today to be helpful.Β
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Today I'm gonna let you in on a little secret formula I use for always getting stuff done. I especially use it when I DON'T feel like doing something. So if you've ever lacked the motivation to go to the gym or eat healthily, then this is the episode for you. I'll teach you how to make good decisions that will help you reach your potential and achieve more than you're currently doing.Β
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We're all connected. I'm sure you've heard that before. But what many people don't realize, even though they know it conceptually, is that our body is all connected as well. Today we're gonna talk about your training if you have a movement dysfunction or injury.Β
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Here we talk about why you can't eat Jelly donuts and get what you want in life.Β
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Everyone has it, but the best way to get the most of it is to find someone else to help you. Find out why it's important to keep good company when trying to reach your potential.
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Cardio can be a bore, but it's fun when you think of it as a challenge. Today we're going to talk more about the mental benefits of LISS training or Low Intensity/Long Interval Steady State cardio training. It's better for you than you think.Β
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There are a lot of conspiracies out there that seem to affect our everyday lives. Today we're gonna talk about one of them and how its impact has changed our world and whether it has been a factor in how you live your life today.Β
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The 2 step process is actually fairly simple. Just start when you're ready and stop when you're done. There are of course a few nuances that will tell you when it's a good time and how you can make time be more on your side, but it really all boils down to the one thing that people aren't talking about as much as they should be. Judgment and kindness (or lack thereof) because of it.Β
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What's better to have? Strength or Flexibility? A client asked me this question the other day and I'm going to answer this once and for all. As a world champion powerlifter, I might have a thing or two to say about this.Β
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Wanted to talk about kindness and judgment today and how we all should aim to be more like Brandt Jean. Brandt is the brother of someone who was the victim of what people call a hate crime, but his reaction to his killer is not one that most people would expect.Β
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Still grinding my way back in, but I think this one will bring you some real value. Especially, if you're thinking that it would be nice to have everything that you ever wanted in your life right now.Β
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Stress! It's something we all deal with, but some of us better than others. Here's how you can deal with stress and virtually eliminate it from your life.
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Today I wanted to talk about the power that you already have that you may not know you have to change the world. It starts with authenticity and the courage to truly speak your mind.
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Had a random visitor come in today. He's working on joining the military and he heard about how I help people get fast so he asked me a few questions about running and training before he scheduled his first session.Β
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I'm back, but I can't say I really am...yet. Still ironing out a few things here and I just haven't had time to sit down to record something as thoughtful as I would like. Instead, we'll just call this episode the shaking off the rust episode as I try to get back to giving you the thoughtful content that I pride myself on bringing you consistently. Maybe you have felt overwhelmed at times. Feel free to share your story (I really do like your stories) with me via email. Drop me a line info@generalfitnesscompany.comΒ
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This is an interesting episode. As the season finale, it couldn't have been any more perfect. I had one hypothesis about the topic going in and in my discussion, decided to reverse course and take the complete opposite position. Should be interesting to listen to. Enjoy and hope to see you next month
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Core is super important to how you move and how you breathe (!) If your core isn't strong, is dysfunctional, or imbalanced in any drastic way, you're bound to run into injuries. In today's episode we're gonna talk about why the core is important and how you can strengthen it.Β
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Pain is weakness leaving the body. Now the thing about that is, that pain is super uncomfortable so nobody really wants in their lives. Some people tend to have it and ignore it, others try simply cope with it, but the thing that will make you stronger is dealing with it and excelling and growing because of it. A pinecone doesn't turn into a bigger pine cone. It has to change and develop so that it can be a big strong tree and you have to grow and develop so that you can be the greatest version of yourself.Β
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At work it might pay off to look busy instead of being productive, but in the gym, that most certainly is not the case. Today we're gonna find out if you're being productive in the gym or simply spinning your wheels.Β
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Today was a magical Monday. Two very special people named Bob were talked about shortly after their death. One of them being my friend's father and the other, a former fire chief for the firestation I volunteer for. It was a very special day overall and today I want to leave you a reminder that the best way to live forever is in people's hearts. This episode is the audio for the dedication the current fire chief gave to a previous one who passed recently. May these two great men rest in peace.Β
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Been thinking about doing this one for a while. This is a meditation on something that famous historian Will Durant talked about in his book about historical philosophy. Is intelligence actually associated with true happiness? Listen to me as I try to come to a conclusion and see if you agree.Β
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I was just talking about this in the previous episode then it happened to me. Ooops! Let's revisit this in this somewhat of a throwback episode.Β
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It's important to do things for the right reasons. It's why people say you have to be good with yourself before you start trying to fix things around you. Here's where you should start.Β
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You can't control what happens to you, but you can control how you feel and it's all a matter of perspective.Β
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Today I talk a bit about running form and the parallels to having strong and positive relationships. Opening up to your feelings and not being insecure or defensive about your actions is the way to run fast as well as build relationships.Β
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In this episode I talk about the main concerns in exercise. Sweat, sleep, the dangers of overworking, and stretching. I try to give you a little more insight into the actual science behind these things and what they mean for your workout routine.Β
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We put a bow on our last two conversations by talking about the overarching theme of having boundaries and more importantly, having an awareness of what you value. If you want to be perceived as confident in the world you better have boundaries.Β
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This episode is the contrary position to yesterday's episode. I talked about people going too hard yesterday. Today, I want to talk about people not going hard enough.Β
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In today's episode I talk about the benefits and pitfalls of going hard. Sometimes it's good, but you have to know when...
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Today I was mowing the lawn after too much putting it off and it made me think about the ultimate thief, procrastination. In this episode, I talk about why it's important to tackle those things that are occupying space in your mind. Because space in your mind is a terrible thing to waste.Β
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In this episode I've pulled together some clips about patience and accepting that life sometimes doesn't go your way. However, if you're after anything that takes more than a day, you're gonna need a little patience and determination. Here's how to do it.Β
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This episode was a straight off the top of the head flow about the reason why we all NEED to at least attempt to live up to our potential. It's not enough to just be happy with who you are, you have to want to improve on that, whatever it is to maintain a level of happiness and often times, you'll find that exercise is just what you need to get you there.
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If you sit for more than 4 hours a day, you may want consider these 3 stretches that I recommend to all my personal training clients that have desk jobs. In this episode, I explain what they are and why you need each particular stretch
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Wanna know something. I've been through some really tough times. I mean you probably have too, so today I wanna talk about why these really crappy times are actually the greatest gift than any one of us can ever experience.Β
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In yesterday's episode I talked about meditation in general. Today, I thought it to be a good idea to talk about why I personally meditate. Maybe you'll identify with what I'm talking about here and you'll find your own reasons to meditate. Remember meditation doesn't have to mean that you have to go away and wear a white robe for 9 days without showering and eating granola all day. It could be just you getting quiet, listening to your thoughts and letting them guide you in this journey called life.Β
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Today we learn a little bit about how to meditate. Tip: it's easier than you probably think.
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You can learn a lot on your own and you should. Too often people rely on others and are extremely disappointed with the result. There is a way to never be disappointed and it's by learning how to do things on your own, but you should never spend too much time on your weaknesses. In this episode we're gonna talk about how working on your strengths can help you improve on your weakness.Β
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A lot of people start off and they take on too much. The key to Β success is to test your limits without having to incur too much of a setback. If you set yourself to far back or don't give yourself a good enough jump start, that could spell disaster. In this episode I talk about my cross country trips and what we can learn about giving yourself an appropriate challenge.Β
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Want to stop procrastinating. It starts with gratitude and ends with understanding the power you have over your life. You are a being with the potential to accomplish unlimited possibilities. You just have to know where to look.
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There is a famous proverb that says "know thyself." I've been putting off this origin story because I didn't really know how to tell it. I hope that this episode provides you with some value in knowing a little bit more about my upbringing and encourages you to also take a close look at your life to see where your strengths lie so that you may execute on them.Β
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Sometimes you have to slow down to speed up. In this episode I talk a little bit about the parallels between running form and setting up a life with low stress that's more efficient. Learn how learning to relax can give you the best results.Β
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Today I posted something on Instagram that had personally been confusing me for a few weeks. Β It was a meme that I made that said "You can't change the people around you, but you CAN change the people around you." I was miffed at this (especially since I wrote it!), but I finally figured it out after a recent conversation with a client who had been really seeing a lot of progress recently.Β
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Today as I was getting chased by a robot on my run (was being trailed by someone on a hoverboard) I realized how getting anything takes time and chunking it out and being patient is the ultimate key to success.Β
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I wanted to start talking about how exercise makes you happy today and somehow I got into a rant about how being present helps you not to judge others and gives you more power of your own life. This is a really good one if you're trying to figure out other reason to exercise other than looking good. Because looking good can only help motivate you for so long.Β
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This is a correction to an earlier episode that I had about foam rolling. Enjoy!
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This is sort of a bonus to yesterday's issue. Was talking to a client and we talked about how you find out if you need new shoes or if it's something else. It's not always the shoes, as you'll find out in this episode.Β
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The other day I went and bought some new shoes and I wanted to talk about how I test my Β shoes to make sure a good fit. You may want to take notes on this one.Β
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I had the rare opportunity to tag along with some firefighters today as the underwent some realistic training. A lot of it was very eye opening, but I have one very important takeaway from that experience that I would love to share with you because I think it would bring real value to your everyday life.Β
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In keeping with the theme of independence and freedom, I wanted to talk today about how you can gain your freedom. A lot of people feel like they aren't in control and that things are happening to them, but today we're gonna talk about why it's just about impossible to believe that to be true.Β
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Perspective can have a huge impact on your life. For one, #newshoes could also be #news hoes. It's all about your ability to accept feedback and understand what's going on beneath the surface so that you can excel in your everyday life.Β
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Now everyone is into meditation, but today I want to talk about my experience with meditation and why I believe it might single-handedly change your life.Β
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Going with the flow is so important when it comes to making life easier for you. It's really amazing what you can achieve when you actually decide to stop fighting against what's going on and learn to accept it and work with the energy around you rather than against it. Today we're going to be talking about how you can go with the flow in your workouts as well as with your life.Β
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Life is filled with stress, but there is a way that you can actually live stress free AND live the life that will give you a feeling of purpose every day.Β
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A monster is something that you can't control. Today we're gonna talk about boundaries and how little monsters can creep in and change the way you live your life you don't address them.Β
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Today as I was working out with yet another person putting their own spin on a traditional way of training (yoga), I realized that the fitness industry is taking a very unprecedented turn that could leave a lot of fitness instructors in a very vulnerable position. If you've been thinking about working with a personal trainer or are one yourself, I would highly advise you to listen to this episode.Β
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They say sticks and stones can break your bones, but words'll never hurt you. I beg to differ and on this episode I'm gonna help you realize why it's important to change your vocabulary and create something amazing with your thoughts, words, and actions.Β
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Had a BBQ to celebrate the summer solstice. It was pretty cool. But forgetting to get charcoal and then realizing that I needed more lighter fluid, made me think about the little things that it takes to be successful. Today I'm gonna talk about those invisible things that we don't even realize are influencing our thoughts and actions.Β
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I had a short interview with my client Amanda Nava shortly after our final session before she went off to play a tournament in Mexico. She's the top player on her college team so I wanted to talk with her about her travel experiences and what it's like to be a division I athlete.Β
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Sometime you ain't got it, but instead of giving up you should try playing just a little smaller. There's no shame in just putting in just a little less effort than yesterday, but not doing anything at all is never the answer. It's all about the small gains over time and this is how you get them, in the gym and in life.Β
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What most people don't know about injuries is that a lot of them originate in the core. If you don't build stability then your muscles won't be able to function properly. What even fewer people know is that core strength originates from good breathing. Your ability to breathe affects the way you move. Listen to this episode and find out exactly how.Β
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Life is what you make it. If you're constantly frustrated by self sabotage or if you simply can't figure out how you can change your mindset to abundance rather than paranoia or depression, then you should listen to this episode.Β
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I saw something on the internet today that sparked a bit of an internal debate. Flexibility vs. Mobility. Are they different and if so, why? Turns out being flexible isn't so good for you...
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Summer is approaching and I'm doing all I can to provide you with as much help to make you feel comfortable wearing less on your arms. Listen to this one if you've been trying to rid of those "bingo wings."
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Today we're gonna talk about the importance of a strong hamstring and glute chain. It's not just for looking at, you know. Besides making your pants look better, they also help you in transition exercises. So whether you slipping and you need to stop yourself from falling or you need to get a good boost on come out to a solid start, you hammies and glutes are gonna be big factors in keeping your back and knees healthy.Β
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Sometimes the biggest winners can become the biggest losers and it's all because of the words they use and the way they think. Today we're gonna talk about why when you push real hard to achieve something, it inevitably pushes right back if you haven't harnessed the proper mindset to take you to the next level and keep you there.Β
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Here a few tips on how you can prevent knee and hip pain. Especially good if you are a runner or someone who sits more than 2 hours a day.Β
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We're here at the halfway point of 2019 and I was thinking a few things about fitness and where you want to be physically. The important part isn't the physical however, because that comes and goes. Today we're gonna talk about where you want to be mentally for the rest of the year and how that can help you achieve more than just having a smoking hot bod for the summer.Β
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You wanna learn how to do squats right? There are like a million ways to do them, but depending on your ability you might want to hone it down to a few really effective one. I've got 3 that I use for different people with different limitations. If you're having issues with your squats , you might want to listen in on this episode to help you strengthen your squats with the TRXpert.Β
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This started out as my origin story, but I bailed because I wanted to just give you a little context into why I think pattern recognition is important skill for success and how I think people can go about developing their ability to predict what can happen without having to experience too much suffering.
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Do you know what the qualities of a successful person are? If you wanna be successful, you gotta know what actually makes success. Listen up as I talk about one of the most important factors for success that I personally am working hard to improve for myself and my personal training clients.Β
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Breathing is important, but proper breathing is the key to high performance. It's science listen in on how correcting your breathing can help Β you in just about every aspect of life. Also stay tuned till the end for a short 10 min meditation segment.Β
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You ever thought to yourself, why am I even doing this? Well there were some famous philosophers throughout time who wondered the same thing. We're gonna try to get to the bottom of this in today's episode with a few thoughts from Will Durant, Charlie Munger, and even Darwin. Don't forget to share this episode and subscribe if you already haven't.Β
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I had a nice chat with the manager of Philadelphia Runner today. He's done some work with us before in helping my clients out with a gait analysis at our facility so today, I went over to give him some gift cards to encourage people to take a more 360 approach to running.Β
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I got a bit fiery and distracted with this one because it had to do with family. One of the main reasons why I try to seperate the two. This time however, the opportunity to draw parallels with parenting, philosophy, and partnership was just too big to be ignored.Β
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I wish there was a magic pill that I could give to everyone so that they had self confidence so that we could execute with power. Unfortunately, I don't so, I'm gonna try to use words to help you understand how important you are to this planet.Β
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Learning Curves can be steep, but don't let that stop you or distract you from your goals. You have to start and you have to be bad (at first) if you want to eventually be good.Β
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Another disappointment today. A big one. Let's talk about how to deal with disappointment and why I seek to be disappointed over having high expectations
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It's pretty much crunch time! People (mostly women) always ask me how they can get rid of their "bingo arms" and men always ask me how to get their arms to look bigger. In this episode I mainly addressed the women's issues, but they are pretty much universal.
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Recorded this one in my car after having no one show up to our first Monday boot camp....
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Sometimes you have to be reminded of your capabilities by stepping outside of your comfort zone. It doesn't have to be something that will blow your mind because it's so challenging, sometimes it's just great to try something that you've never done before.Β
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Why is it that we're fascinated by muscles? Simple. Responsibility. Lifting a load in the gym parallels the responsibilities that you have in real life. Don't believe me? Listen for more insight.Β
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Came up with this while searching for breakfast in my refrigerator then accidentally cursed in the conclusion...opps. Don't let it take away from the broad point though.
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It's important to be happy, but not as important as creating value for yourself and others. Here's why.
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What are your dreams saying about you? What do your dreams mean? Where do they even come from? This is a throwback from a few months back that I'm gonna try to tackle again with just a little more perspective this time.Β
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Many people these days seem to oscillate between the two extremes of chaos and order. In certain aspects they seem to be so rigid in their philosophy that they can't even fathom deviating from their current path. In other ways, they are so chaotic and disorganized that life seems to get the best of them and they are left scrambling trying to create a path that leads them somewhere outside of their disorientation. If you want to live to a good life, then you'll search for a path in between that'll lead you on a journey toward well-being
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My friend Chris and I were having a little talk about movement and exercise and it sparked a few ideas that I wanted to share with you about adventure and living your life to the fullest. A lot of people don't live up to their potential and we talk about how and why, in respect to exercise.Β
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One of my asked me a very profound question today during our training session and my answer made her tell me that I should start a church. I don't know about all that, but I do know that all these people chasing happiness are in the wrong race. Find out what the real meaning of life is in this "Fulfillment Friday," episode.Β
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Jumped the gun a little on this Fulfillment Friday type episode, but this was on my mind today as I was running. I think about dealing with complications in life and if there really are any valid excuse to fall short of your aspirations. Listen as I work it out in my mind on air today. You might be surprised by my perspective on this one.Β
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I broke my leg and ankle about 10 years ago. I rehabbed it and it got significantly better. Lately it's gotten a little worse, so I've been thinking about how I can prevent ankle pain and get it stronger. Here are a few ideas from my practice.Β
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A lot people say they want to be happy, but they don't really even know what it looks like to be happy. We're going to talk today how you can permanently rid yourself of procrastination and fear of taking action towards your goals.Β Hereβs the link to episode 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/general-fitness-companycast/id1330347917?i=1000420868492
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Today we talk about conflict on a few different levels and finish the discussion with a thought or two on why conflict actually makes you smarter and how you can utilize that knowledge to improve your ability to handle everyday struggles.Β
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This is one of my personal favorite episodes from last year about your personal heaven and hell.
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Today we meet Lucero Gutierrez. She's starting a podcast about life, love, and the lessons we can learn from it. We had a great conversation talking about the loss of individual identity in our culture and how we can learn to follow in love with ourselves through dedicated work.Β
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Pain is something that we've all learned to avoid, but what if I told you that it's all in your mind and that for the most part it's helpful. Foam rolling everyday is one of those things that we avoid that we should do and I'm gonna talk about the scientific reasoning behind why we should foam roll as well as why we should stop avoiding discomfort.Β
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What's good about good and what's bad about bad? How can you leverage what works to continue to work in your favor and when is it time to give up your methods and start searching for a new one? We'll be talking about all this in today's episode.Β
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Today was a day of firsts for me. Did a few things that I hadn't done and I was proud of myself for figuring out a few new ways to do things. It's all about accountability and awareness of what works.Β
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Cost vs. Quality vs. Speed. The formula that everyone is trying to get right for their workouts as well as in their personal lives. Which is the best combination? Because you only really get to pick two in real life.Β
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We're gonna continue our talks today about starting your fitness routine. People ask me all the time about how to eat. Here are 3 tips when it comes to eating the right foods at the right time.
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Your shoes should cost more than you're paying. There are some things that you probably haven't thought about that have a significant cost and you should be paying for them, but most don't and end up paying even more in the long run
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Friends and associates ask me all the time how to find a good personal trainer. It's pretty easy. Just go into a gym, or look online for the qualities that I list in this episode. It's pretty straight forward, so there probably aren't any surprises, but then again. Good trainers are hard to find...
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Today we meet with Alexa Houser of Alexasoothes.com. She had quite the interesting journey from being a successful entrepreneur in the fashion industry to now becoming a practitioner of the healing arts. Her story is about triumph, defeat, introspection, and growth. We had quite the interesting conversation about her obstacles and the obstacles that people tend to ignore or try to bury and why we should always seek to deal with them.Β
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Back when we used to live in communities it was important to be strong because everyone else dependent on each other. This interdependence led to accountability. We are returning to that age again with the internet and we've got to make ourselves stronger than ever. We'll talk about why in this episode. Hint: It's got something to do with a robot takeover...
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This is an addendum to yesterday's episode about bravery. It takes more than bravery to take action. You actually have to conquer the perception of pain. But the key is to not do it alone. Find out how in this episode.Β
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Everyone would love to be brave. Bravery is actually a lot simpler than you'd think all it takes is a little bit of you putting your entire focus on what's happening right now. Listen in to discover more about how to do this.Β
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What do you deserve in your life? Many people believe they deserve better, however, the issue for most is that they subconsciously want to stay the same. Today we'll find out why that is and offer you a solution to changing that so you can go out and crush it in life.Β
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This came up in a recent conversation. Someone asked me if it pays to be nice because "nice guys finish last." I don't think that's the case and today I'll explain why.Β
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It's important not only to know your customers, but also be a part of the infrastructure that is your neighborhood. I feel that is the thing that most successful business have in common. Not only do they do right by their customers, but they also do good for the neighborhood. Listen to how I plan to good in my neighborhood as a potential member of this prestigious board.Β
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You wouldn't just go run a marathon without training right? Your warm-up is a microcosm of a marathon. You have to prepare for whatever you're doing in life, including your warm-up. Here's how to do it.Β
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You see a lot of people posting up these crazy workouts in the gym. What exactly do those workout do anyway? Should you be aspiring to do that as well?Β
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I got a chance to sit down with the team at Behavioral Solutions Center in Bryn Mawr the other day to talk about a non pharmaceutical way to treat depression and a few other issues that might relate to anxiety. It's not very well known even though it's been awhile for awhile, but it has a very respectable rate of helping those who haven't had much success with other treatments.Β
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Fact: Opinions are like armpits. Everybody has them. The truth is that a lot of people believe their perspective is the truth, but in all actuality, it's only a perspective, a mere fraction of the total reality that we all experience. What perspective does one out of 7.8 billion people have that could be so powerful as to take precedence over yours? None. So let's move on and listen to how we can really crush it in life.Β
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Pain is not something that any sane person runs toward, unfortunately, it's necessary if you want growth. In this episode we talk about pain, perseverance and how to get the inspiration necessary to undergo it.
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You're not a robot. You need time to rest and process what's going on throughout the day. At least that's what recent scientific data seem to point out. So, you aren't sure if napping is right for you? Well, if you've tried it and you don't think it works, you might not have been doing it this way...
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Want to know how to boost your confidence? Listen to this episode on the 4 ways I use in my life to maintain and gain confidence.
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Life is all about balance finding that perfect space between yin and yang or order and chaos. To much chaos and you get burned out. Too much order and you're not challenged enough to grow. Finding that place in between is a personal journey even in your workouts.Β
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It's getting to be running season and the best recovery tool for a run (besides pie) is foam rolling. Let's talk about why it works and a little bit about how to do it.Β
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Facebook and Instagram were down for most of the day, so it gave me time to think about dreams. You ever wonder where they come from? We most certainly don't make them up or plan them out, they just happen. So what are they, where do they come from, and what do they mean? Let's see if we can figure this one out in today's episode.
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Do know why you it's healthy for you to clean your room? How bout standing up straight. Our DNA hasn't really evolved in over 300,000 years so we are essentially cavemen walking around here. Find out why danger for us may not kill us right away like a lion, but is just as likely to send us to an early grave.Β
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Sacrifice has been a part of humanity since the dawn of time. However, it seems like everyone believes that they have the shortcut to get to where they want to be. Today, I'd like to talk about the validity of sacrifice and why it's so basically the only way to get to your goals.Β
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Sometime you win, but we'll all lose. The key to life is to know that you're gonna lose, but still have the motivation to keep on playing. In this episode I discuss game theory, what playing and infinite game means, and why it's important to make sure you have allies when going for what you want in life.Β
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Well, I called an audible at the line here. Went in thinking that I was gonna talk about the state of the union here at GFC and decided that it would be better to talk about how busy I've been getting and why it's also good to be busy in your workouts. Listen up to see what I mean.Β
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Today I was contacted by a performance insole company. They want me to be an influencer. As exciting as that is, I was shocked by what I found out is going on with our shoes. We need to talk about this ASAP
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Was talking to a client about this today and it's been something that's been coming up a lot lately because it's becoming more apparent to the people that know me that creativity is a strength of mine, but it's even more so deep thinking and recognition and analysis of patterns. Today I'm going to talk again about why a lack of happiness in life should be the least of any of our worries.Β
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So many people these days are getting offended because of what someone says or does. It's not their fault however...Or maybe it is.Β
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Many people believe that there is a secret that will grant us magical powers and unlimited access to anything we want and it's true...sort of. We're gonna talk about the best way to put the secret into action for you in your life.Β
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What an interesting individual Seena is. She's done so much for this community in so many ways, but don't ask her to shovel your driveway ;-)
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I've been following on IG for a little bit and they gave me the inspiration for this episode today. We're gonna talk about how to reach your goals faster today.Β
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I sat down with my friend Molly a lit while back to discuss the importance of different training styles and what a fledgling entrepreneur should do to get their business up in this age of marketing. We talked about what sets her apart and most importantly why we should even think about Jazzercise in the first place.Β You can learn more about her training here and you can also learn more about Jazzercise at jazzercise.com.
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Today I spent some time working on my editor skills and I strung together a few clips from past episodes about having one strength vs.Β trying a bunch of different methods to win. We'll find out which method is best for trying to reach your goals. Bonus: You'll hear some exclusive content about 3 minutes in...
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I wanted to talk about the power of being present today. I've talked about this a few times on Fridays before, but I'd like us to think again how useless our past (and future) is for us to think about in any meaningful way.Β
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New studies have shown that what we have been thinking about our dieting in relation to carbs, protein, and fat consumption might be all wrong. Listen up to find out if you are approaching your eating the right way.Β
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Little play on words for the title of this here episode being that it's Valentine's Day today, I thought I'd have a little fun. This episode is actually about inflammation, it's causes, and how you can possibly prevent it. If you are dealing with inflammation, you should definitely listen to this episode. You should also probably also see a doctor to make sure it's not something super serious as well.Β
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How do you get rid of darkness? Shine light on it. If you want to advance in life you can't be living in the darkness. Let's talk about what that means.Β
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I've noticed lately that just about every person that I've trained recently has some type of limitation in their range of motion. This can obviously lead to injuries and overall discomfort. You wanna learn how to get my stretchy and bendy? Listen to this episode.Β
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Today I saw a very interesting video that had a totally unexpected response from it's viewers and it reminded me about how much haters influence our behavior. The best way to out work a hater is to ignore him or her.
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Today I took another visit to a local synagogue and learned way more than I had expected to about history, culture, and human behavior. I think you'll get a lot of value from this as it pertains to living your life with a purpose.Β
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The power of your mind is still not quite yet imagined. There have been many studies that show that we are more powerful than we think and the data officially backs up that we actually do have ESP and remote viewing. Listen to this #TBT episode from my private Facebook group and let me know your thoughts. Β
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The power of your words and what you say is so important to recognize. You are what you think you are and your thoughts are reflected by what comes out of your mouth. Let's talk about how to be powerful by thinking power and speaking from a place of empowerment.Β
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Sometimes running through walls is not the smartest move. Sometimes it's better to plan out your attack and rest so that you can have more clarity and energy.Β
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Everyone says that the precursor to success is pain and a lot of suffering. Well that's only partially true. Suffering is not at all necessary and today we're gonna talk about why.Β
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On this date 2 years ago. I got the official letter that General Fitness Company was officially incorporated in Pennsylvania. What a ride it's been. Here's a little about how far we've come and how far we plan on going.Β
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We going to talk again about foam rolling, how to do it, and the benefits of a Self Myofascial Release (SMFR). If you have any nagging injuries, this is the episode for you. Β
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Today I've gotta special episode for you. My friend Jerome decided to drop in on the podcast and we've created our own podcast that'll live here for a moment. It's called "The Gun Show" and we're gonna be talking once a week about fitness from our perspective. I hope you enjoy it and don't forget to leave a rating or review. ;-)
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So many people ask me where to start when it comes to there fitness. That's a great question. It means that you are starting to consider what it takes to look and feel the way you want. Here's how to do it.Β
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Today I want to talk to all of you out there that sometimes feel like they aren't enough. I personally feel this way sometimes and it's been up until recently that I've flipped the script and have been able to help others do the same. Give this one a listen if you're dealing with anything that someone might have said to you that affects the way you think/act and don't forget to share!!!
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Today I had one of the most interesting experiences in a while. I got a chance to visit a synagogue and I'd to tell you about my experience and how I learned about a great way to find fulfillment in your life.Β
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This a live call from Project SELFFY my private Facebook group where we talk about mindset and other things that we may not feel so comfortable with saying in public. We ended up having mostly fitness questions, but listening back to this, made me really want to consider getting back to these live calls. Let me know what you think...
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Today I found out that one of my former clients, who's a runner, tore her ACL. A lot of people are at risk for knee injury, especially runners. If you're a runner, or you want to know why your knee hurts when you try to run, you're gonna wanna listen to this episode about Β Chondromalacia or "runner's knee."
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Today I get a little technical and talk about what Warren Buffet and his associate has taught the world about why my brain (and yours) likes us to use machines instead of the TRX, even though the TRX is "easier" to use.Β
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Today we take a listen to a preliminary business meeting I'm having with my guy Brian Nevison. I'm working with a few trainers in the area that I believe in and we're going to be joining forces on a few projects. This wasn't supposed to be a podcast, but we were vibing so good, I felt I would be remiss to not give you the inside scoop on the latest happenings at GFC
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Today I woke up beating myself up for not putting this episode out yesterday, but I was exhausted and just couldn't do it. There are times when it's okay to try and motivate yourself, but it's never okay to beat yourself up and in the episode I'm gonna explain why.
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It's "Throwback Thursday" and I've got an episode from about 3 years ago when I first started these talks. I had gotten into a rhythm and then stopped because I was feeling self conscious. Maybe that's happened to you. We're gonna talk about why you should keep going even if you're feeling a little self conscious in your execution.Β
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Exhausted, I sit down to record and have less to say that usual, but itβs still profound and I believe it will bring a ton of value.
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Today I sit down with Lonnie Perry of Get In Lon fitness. He's a very motivated young trainer that reminds me a lot of myself when I was his age, so I was anxious to sit down and get his perspective. In this episode you'll learn alot about motivation and what helps us motivate our clients as well as what motivates us to be better trainers. Β
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You ever get something new and all of a sudden feel uber confident in everything you do? Or have you achieved something that seemed like luck and it boosted you up for a bit. Today we're gonna talk about how you can get confident and remain confident, despite what the world throws at you.Β
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When it comes to setting goals, you have to stop thinking about "how" you're gonna do it and concentrate more on what you really want. So many people keep thinking that once they know how something can be achieved they'll get it through hard work and effort. That's not always the case and in this episode, we'll find out why.
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Wow! 150! So exciting! This episode is the second half of our 10 General Life Tips from last Thursday. You can listen to the first half by clicking right here or queuing up episode #145 on your listening device.
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Today I'm going back to my expertise and talking about form running. Specifically your arm swing. We're gonna talk about how momentum is the main mover on your runs and how that translates to your everyday life.Β
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Today was one of those days when I was feeling it. Luckily I took the time to sit down and talk about what it's like to get in the zone and what I do to get into and stay in the zone. This might be a helpful episode if you're always concerned with what people think about your work.Β
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Face it, you might be like 8 out of 10 people that lose their motivation around this time of year and revert back to what you were doing. In this episode, I talk about why it can be easy to get misaligned and what can help to stay on course for the rest of 2019.
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Investing in yourself is the most important thing you can ever do. As they say you can't pour from an empty pitcher so here are some ways you can consider investing and the reason why it's so good to invest in yourself in the first place.Β
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In one of my first episodes I gave you my 10 tips for living the good life. I thought long Β and hard about these rules. It was way more than 10 at first, but I eventually whittled it down to 10 simple rules. Today we'll talk about the first 5.Β
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Today we're gonna check in with how things are going here and we're gonna talk about those 70% of people that quit their resolutions two weeks into the month (real stat). Stay strong, we all can't be perfect.Β
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Ankle mobility is one of those small things that has a huge impact in how you move through the world. In this episode I talk about why ankle mobility is so important, how you can test it, and more importantly, how you can improve it.Β
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Funny that I record this episode on a day when I wasn't feeling it. Brings up a situation that I remember when I first started running track that can give us ultimate insight as to how we can always finish what we've started.Β
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Here's the greatest throwback of 2018. Beginning to put a close on the year with 2 of my favorite mindset and 2 of my favorite fitness tips. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe!
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It's okay to mess up. But it's not okay to completely screw everything up. When it comes to the gym, there's a fine line between failure and success, but you won't know where that line is until you put in that work. Fire up those lats, we're bout to go for a quick adventure.
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For some people exercise is torture and for others it's a habit. Today we're gonna discuss why people shouldn't think that it's torture and what they can do to make sure that it becomes a welcome part of their life.
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So many injuries could be prevented if people would just listen to their body. There are two camps that we're gonna discuss today. The workout warriors and the newbies. They face the same challenges and they can remedy the issue with a simple approach.
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Today I pretty much had a thought out discussion with myself about how doing the right things eventually can only lead to happiness and nothing else. So what stops us from doing the right things? Find out if I can figure it out in this episode.
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This is a live call that I did in the summer with my private Facebook group. In it I talked about why having the ability to have fun always leads to success. Wanna win? Have fun first...
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Foam rolling is something everyone is talking about now, but not everyone knows how to do it (properly). We're gonna talk about proper rolling techniques and you wanna roll so you don't injure yourself.
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It's the end of the year and everyone is asking me the best way to lose weight. Here's your answer...
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Today I want us to talk about the most likely indicator of success in life. Bonus it also equates to success in the gym. If you are high in this psychological trait, you are absolutely winning in life (or at least, you should be)
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If you are unsure of your purpose or if you aren't getting the results in something that you're working toward, then this is the episode for you.
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Here I talk about how the problem with most people is that they have the wrong mindset. We're you can do just about anything with the right mindset and give you an easy solution to making life a little less challenging.
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If you never do anything new, you're never gonna grow. Imagine a baby that never does anything, but sleep in the crib. Not a very fun existence right? Growing and experiencing life is why we are all here. So why aren't you doing it?
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Everyone has one of those off days. It doesn't take a genius to figure out what to do in that situation. This is what to do when you're too tired to function.
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Today I talked with renown trainer and author Joe Cannon. He's written a number of books and talked to NASA and he's gonna talk to us today about the hidden dangers of exercise. Listen up because there's a lot of value in this episode today.
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The other day I realized that a lot of people when they want to do something that makes them feel good, they end up feeling so much worse. We're gonna talk about living the good life without wasting a good amount of money or time.
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Here's a throwback episode from when I used to record my Tuesday thoughts. It's a story about a lesson I applied from the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. Very interesting episode about the value we give to and recieve from others.
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Today we're gonna be talking about a local television personality who had a brush with death because of a terrible workout. We're gonna find out what happened and what you can do to prevent it from happening to you.
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We have a special interview episode today with my guy Dave Reeman from Total Performance Bodywork where we talk about moving the way you want and why we exercise in the first place.
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Today we've got a short one about being lucky. The Eagles aren't looking as lucky as last year, so we're gonna talk about how they (and you) can improve overall luck in life.
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A few thank you's to all those that have helped me so far on this journey. Thanks for listening ;-)
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Today is a follow up to yesterday's episode on CARs we're gonna be talking about the importance of having opposing forces in your workouts, your stretches, and of course, your life.
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Today we're talking about the simplest of movements and why they're what you're lacking in your workouts. 1...2...3...LET'S MOVE!
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So many people they'll never do something and then all of a sudden they're doing it. I at one time thought I would never get to be over 200 pounds and then I was...
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There is no such thing as staying still. If you're doing the same thing you were at this time last year, you've regressed. Here's how to change that now.
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Every one of us alive is alive because of ancestors that adapted. The ones that adapted the most, went on to be the dominant ones on earth. Then there's us. We're the same people, but many lack something important and that which we lack is what we're talking about today.
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It sucks when you have to come from behind or when you're forced to overcome a limitation, but at the same time it feels so good when you win with said adversity. Today we're gonna talk about why the best thing you could do for yourself is screw up.
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Fellow Alaskan assassin and veteran, Sarah Bishop was on my mind today as I saw yet another one of her blazing fast marathon times on my IG feed. Tried to run a mile at her pace and just about died. While I recover, let's talk about the difference between distance and sprints on the track and everyday life. BTW Sarah's a friend so I hope to have her on as a guest soon, but in the meantime follow her story on Instagram: @sarahbishopruns
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Today's Fulfillment Friday and I want to talk about the past, present and future. Side note I talk about a very important reason why if you want to accomplish something, the worst idea is to tell people about it. Enjoy!
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Today we're throwing it back to my old talks in the woods with my boy Frankie. He's since passed, but we had some good talks. Listen today as I talk about the difference between good and great artists. Sorry about the audio quality.
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Your knees or lower back hurt? Might be the way your squatting. Listen to this episode whether you work out or not. I'm definitely bringing you a valuable lesson about the purpose for your pain
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Today we talk about working out with a buddy and why it's so beneficial to your overall life. Not just in the gym, but outside of it as well.
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Today we talk about why lifting heavy weights is important and how it translates into doing great things in your life outside the gym.
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Learn how you can finally gain control over your life. Use this antidote to these three stories and you will absolutely realize your potential.
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This is story number 2 about our stories that take away our power. The villain story is similar to the victim story except with one little catch. Find out how this perspective can actively take your power by switching your focus.
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This is the first of a 3 part mini-series talking about the disempowering stories that we tell ourselves that really do nothing to serve us. Everybody does it, so we're gonna talk about how to recognize it and what you can do to gain control over your own life.
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Sometimes ego can get in the way of progress. Let's talk today about why you need help with your fitness routine. Or with any type of big endeavor, for that matter...
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Today we talk a little bit about how burpees can give us a glimpse into the life that we do not want and how we can progress towards our own personal heaven to something greater than we are now.
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Here's a short little throwback for your morning commute. It's from when I first opened up my studios when I was riding high with confidence. Still am...thanks in part to this episode and of course, a great attitude ;-)
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You're not safe anywhere if you wanna get anywhere. Find out why TRX is so helpful in helping you learn to conquer your fears out there in the real world.
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Similar to what I was talking about yesterday. You gotta make sure you're working all parts of the body, but most importantly you gotta develop a story.
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I'm back! Did you miss me?! I'm still shaking off the rust, so bear with me as I attempt to encourage you to stop working on this one thing when you step foot OUTSIDE the gym. Can you guess what it is? It might surprise you...
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I'm heading back soon to pick up my hall of fame award and I just thought it'd be cool for you to know a little bit about running fast. In this episode, I talk about the common mistakes people often make in running form. Listen up, because you might be doing this yourself.
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The key to gains is first letting go of what's holding you back. It's virtually impossible to grab on to success if you keep holding on to failure. Gratefulness is the first step into getting the body you want. Here's how to start.
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Fear can grip us and prevent us from living out our God-given potential for freedom. They say that courage is not the absence of fear, but the acceptance of it. So here we're gonna learn about a practical and physical way to train your body and your mind to be less fearful.
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I'm proud of the fact that I've hit this milestone, but it's all because of heaven and hell. It's all about envisioning what you want in life while simultaneously doing what you can to avoid living a torturous life. It's not as easy as it sounds to live the good life, but we'll hear how to do it in this, the 100th episode.
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Sometimes it's tough to motivate yourself to be great. Here's a little hack that will help you when the going gets tough...
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Here's a throwback of one of my first vlogs from when I first opened my doors and my thoughts on the best way to undertake any endeavor that you truly care about.
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Sleep is ultra important for your workouts as well as everyday life. Here I talk about a special sleep routine that I got from living in Alaska that helps you sleep better. Bonus: it also helps you organize your day while you dream so that you can have a better night's sleep.
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Don't be afraid of the title. This episode is about achieving your goals and the reason why you haven't gotten there so far. Enjoy...
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Today I decided to switch up the flavor a little and give you a raw and uncut version of the podcast. Had a lot of fun with this one making fun of my mistakes. Hope you have fun listening to why you should experiment in life...
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Responsibility. It's the name of the game when talking about your feelings. How do others make you feel? Well, there's a very important distinction that we need to discuss between liberty and freedom...
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This is a throwback from 2016 where I talk about why it's so important to give as much as often as you possibly can. It's not about the expectation of getting stuff though. Giving is so much more than just getting something tangible back...
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Wanna achieve your wildest dreams? It's easier than you think...
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Today is Yom Kippur or the day of atonement in the Jewish faith. Some people believe that they can atone for their eating with one single workout. Here's why that's not true at all...
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Have you ever had one of those days where you're literally dragging all day? Yeah that's my day today. Let's talk about the importance of recovery and what it really does for you after your workouts.
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On the latest episode, I talk about my failure to record the last episode. Sometimes you fail, but it's getting back up that builds your character. Here are my feelings about my failures and what I...we can do when we fail.
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Why DON'T Jocks rule? They're strong and get paid all the money. But turns out, that's not necessarily always a good thing for them. But fortunately for us, there is one very big thing that's working in your favor and it's something that we'll learn more about, in today's episode.
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It's 9/11 and we're gonna honor our fallen heroes with a lesson on how to be a hero in your own right for yourself, your loved ones, and the neighborhood.
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Consistency is the name of the game when it comes to working out. If you don't have this one thing though, you can pretty much kiss your consistency (and results) goodbye in pretty much every area in life. Click to find out what it is...
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It's Fulfillment Friday and I've got a story I want to share with you about the endless pursuit of external happiness...
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If you've ever had trouble getting started on anything, then you wanna listen to this episode right now...what are you waiting for? Start the episode!
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It's episode 83! My favorite number, so we're gonna talk about my favorite subject. Being outside is awesome in a ton of ways, but I want to talk specific health benefits with you today, especially as it pertains to your workout.
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Your workout tempo is just as important as your life tempo. Sometimes it's best to see how it all works and then make it work for your yourself.
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Some people just make it so hard on themselves. The truth is that it's easy to do the things that will make you great, but it's also easy not to do them. Here are a few practical ideas that will help you in your workouts as well as in your everyday life.
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Time is a resource that is unreplaceable. Once it's gone, it's gone. What are you doing with your time? If you aren't spending time where you should, even if you have good intentions, you're simply wasting it.
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We're talking today about injuries and what they mean. An injury can set you back, but what can they bring to you besides pain and heartache? The answer may surprise you
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Want to know what motivates you to do what you do? Let's take a look at our ancestors because our brain is basically the same as theirs', even though the world is completely different.
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They say that four laps around the track is a mile. But is it really? Many things we think we understand actually leave us with more than questions than answers. Here's how to avoid that pitfall of overconfidence.
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This is a live call from my private Facebook group Project SELFFY. If you would like to be a part of these live calls, look up our group on Facebook and ask to join. This talk was about a couple of cognitive biases that can make or break you based on the company you keep.
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We're keeping it real short getting right to the point of your workouts today.
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You know, broham, it's hard to go 100 mph every day. But there IS a way that you can increase the time you're going full steam and it doesn't involve and drugs or energy supplements. We'll talk today about what happens when you can't get yourself going into that next gear...
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Some people don't worry at all, yet some people worry too much. Who's right and what is the right amount of worry to have for problems? Well we're gonna let David and Goliath answer this one for you.
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Everyone experiences depression at some point in time. Hell it's known that even Mother Teresa, one of the world's most popular saints, was prone to bouts of depression. The question isn't how you avoid it though. It's what you can learn from it...
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Life can't be constantly in a state of birth, nor can it be all death. Everything in life goes in cycles. What can we do to make our cycles match up with our desire for success?
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Today we're gonna be talking about what it takes to avoid Jelly Donuts and what it's like to be someone you're proud of.
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Today we talk about the scientific reason for you to keep good company and avoid taking to many risky decisions.
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Wanna know why winners always win. It's actually a simple answer. If you aren't doing these 3 things right now, I suggest you take a step back and take an honest look at your life and who you wish you want to be opposed what your actions are actually making you out to be.
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Face it, everyone thinks negatively from time to time. Even "The TReXpert." Here's how you can immediately eliminate those thoughts and prevent them ever entering your mind altogether.
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This is one of my very first times talking on camera. It was about 3 years ago when I first started private consulting and coaching with my program called Project SELFFY. It has since evolved into a private Facebook group where I and others help each other come up with solutions to everyday problems related to life.
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We're gonna talk today about why exercise is so important to helping you create a mindset that allows you to easily overcome any obstacle that you may possibly face.
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Today I talk about the most popular excuses for not achieving greatness in your life. It's actually easier than you might think. Learn what you can do to control your excuses.
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I recently found out that I have been inducted into the hall of fame for track and field at my alma mater Gustavus Adolphus College. Listen to find out why I wasn't quite so excited about that news after this past weekend.
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Today we go back to a live call that from my inner circle where I talked about why we do what we do when we know it's not good for you. There is a scientific reason why you keep making the same decisions and today we're gonna talk about how you can break that chain if you like.
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How does someone that ate ranch dressing by the handful become a hall of fame sprinter? Well it's by changing my identity and you can too whether you're conscious of it or not.
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In this episode we talk about keeping up with your success and how successful people find the motivation to keep going
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Today, we talk about doing the same workout routine or working the same muscle groups and how that's the worst thing for you besides inactivity, of course. Tune in to find what you can do to change all that and also make your life more efficient even outside the gym.
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Happiness is tough sometimes when it seems like the chips are down. I talk today about the struggles and triumphs of attempting to achieve anything above mediocrity and how to always feel a sense of happiness in almost every aspect of every day life.
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We talk about one of the 25 Cognitive Biases by Warren Buffet's mentor Charlie Munger and how making the wrong associations can really hamper your progress. Or worse, kill you.
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Here's a general diet and exercise plan for you to improve your health in the gym as well as in everyday life.
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Today we're gonna pick back up with what we talked about in our last episode about listening to advice from fitness pros. Not everything is clear cut, black and white. But your actions are. Here's how to decipher the good from the bad information with your fitness as well as with your life.
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There are a lot of people that claim they have all the answers and they may have a few, but there are a few things you have to consider if you're looking for someone to actually help you get to the next level.
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Today we talk about a recent failure that's been irking me as my most recent triumph has kept me emotionally afloat. Running a business is tough, but experimentation and not being attached to the results not only helps in business, but in the rest of life as well.
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Today we talk about the type of shoes you need and the ones you should avoid like the plague. There are a few names on this list that might surprise you.
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I woke up this morning a little tired from all the excitement of publishing episode 50, so I thought it would be nice to talk about the importance of rest.
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Today we celebrate our 50th episode continuing our talk from yesterday about keeping good company in the gym and the importance of having a group of people around you with a common goal.
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Today we talk about the traditional reasons for keeping good company and how they can help you learn so much more than the average person. It's still a matter of execution, but you'll have an advantage with allies like the ones you'll have when we spend time with us.
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Today's Friday (the 13th) and we're gonna talk about fun and how you can use it to dominate the world. Or at least solve some of life's unexpected problems.
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Today we're gonna talk about failures and rejections and how you can get over them. Also we chat a little about some famous failures that have changed the world because they didn't give up.
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We're gonna finish where I left off yesterday before I went onto a tangent. Consistency is key in anything you do. Sometimes it can be hard, especially when it seems that you're not getting results. Here's how you flip the switch to keep going.
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Today's talk morphed from one of the importance of consistency to why appreciation is so important to you success not only in your workouts, but in finding happiness in life.
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Today we've got a short episode about why you shouldn't worry about your failures.
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There is so much you can learn from a failed attempt. Mostly, that the more you do, the more you learn, but you can actually learn that you are just like anyone else and your successes really only have to do with the fact that you're bolder than everyone else.
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Today we talk about doing things the hard way, the easy way, and your way. There are some nuances to keeping things simple and fortunately for you, we're gonna talk about a solution to solving all of life's problems.
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This is our first annual Independence Day episode. It's nothing fancy, no bells or whistles, but there is something that you should know about how you can stop working out like the average gym goer...
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Today we talk about tempo and pace for your workouts. Your tempo is just as important as your frequency and you have to know how much of either you need. We also talk about something you should NEVER do in a gym towards the end of the episode so listen closely.
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Here's a little something different today. I've just started some live Q&A in my private Facebook group Project SELFFY (Sustainable Expressions of Love From and For You). We dove deep into some fitness questions with this one so strap in and if you wanna join, look us up on Facebook!
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Today I talk to one of my long-standing clients, Stephanie. We talk about her motivations and how she has stayed in shape for so long, even with a 10 month old baby and a demanding job.
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38 is my favorite number and today we're gonna talk about my favorite subject...breathing. We've got a few different ways to do it to be the most efficient in your workouts and there's an extra bonus meditation breath that we'll learn together in today's conclusion.
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Today we talk about Intermittent Fasting and it's benefits, drawbacks, and real-world life lessons. Find out if you should be fasting and how when you listen to this episode.
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We talk today about why balance is so very important to your lifts and what you can do to improve it. We'll then apply that knowledge of balance to discover the hidden benefits of taking it easy.
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How do you get more powerful in the gym as well as in life? Well, that's exactly what we talk about on today's episode.
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Today we talk about (and bust) a few popular fitness myths.
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Today you get to hear me try to sing (it's not terrible) and talk about how being patient not only just about guarantees your success, but also makes you more attractive.
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We're switching it up today and talking about the real world life lesson you can learn from my family of immigrants. I was separated from my family for some time and I want you to know that adversity like that only makes you stronger...
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Today we talk again about pain and what it can teach you about your decisions. Pain is meant to be a teacher, but the question is what is it teaching you?
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Today we're gonna discuss the oldest of body rejuvenators and keepers of youth, water. It's gotta ton of benefits, so why aren't you drinking more of it!?!?
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Today we talk about the mindset that prevents injuries and all but guarantees that you always max out your potential.
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You've got friends, right? Today, I talk about out how they can help you get to the next level with your training.
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I was talking to an associate today about running and it made me reminisce on my days as an All-American track athlete. I then realized, what it is that is the missing key to success for most people.
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Thinking about my upcoming time away and talking about whether it's a good idea to ever take a break. I've got some thoughts for #teamnosleep out there and it might not be very comfortable.
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Today we're gonna talk about performance-enhancing drugs as well as a few other "supplements" that can help you get strong. Should you take them? Do they really help? Find out the answer to that here and discover the real world life lessons we can learn from the newly reignited drug culture in our country.
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Today is a bit of a switch of the flavor for you as I go a little more heady with the concepts of fear and discomfort. It is my belief that to get to the next level of living the good life, it's important to understand the relationships between our actions and our aspirations. Let me know if you like the new Friday format with a review. I'd appreciate it a lot because I put a lot of time in to putting this one together for you ;-)
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Probably one of the most important and most neglected parts of your body is the hip. So many people run into issues later on in life because they did not take the time to properly implement a good hip flexibility program. Here's yours.
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It's getting nicer outside and it's time to get our summer body ready. We're gonna learn the difference between running on a treadmill and running in the great outdoors today. You are also invited to our new running program starting soon. Listen to the conclusion for details.
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Today we're going to be talking about the old debate of long cardio versus short bursts of movement. Which one's better? Why should you do it? And of course I'll be discussing the real world application to these questions.
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We're just finishing Memorial day as I finish putting the podcast out. Today I reminisced about the first year in business and what I've learned that you can apply to your own life.
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Today I went on a little rant in my car about people that are in perpetual preparation. If you need a little nudge to get off the fence to take action, this is the episode for you.
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Do you have constant headaches or shoulder pain? Does your lower back hurt? Well it might be your neck. Listen in today as I explain a few causes for your pain as well as a couple of ways to prevent it and possibly even eliminate it altogether.
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Sleep and supplements are probably the biggest factors for athletes and average Joe's alike. Find out what supplements you should be taking (if any) and how this helps you with getting closer to your friends and living the good life.
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Today we're gonna elaborate a little bit about stability. Core is important, but there is a little known thing called proprioception, that you absolutely need if you're gonna be working at 100% capacity with your workouts
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This is a very special episode because I get into some of the common mistakes that people make when trying to strengthen their back. We're gonna talk about those movements and give a few of my favorite ones that you can do at home.
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Wanna know how you should be working out each week to maintain a healthy routine? Take a listen...
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This episode is about sweating. What is it good for (you might be surprised how many benefits there are to sweating) and if you are doing it right.
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Your breath can control your workout, but do you know how to control your breath? There's also a brief meditation instruction for you to take home as well.
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Talking today about your muscles and how a fully functioning muscle system mirrors the way you should be living your life.
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We're talking reps and sets here. Why are you counting the reps and why in the world you even counting your reps in the first place.
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Today we're gonna finish off the week by talking about the most efficient and effective workout. Are you doing this ONE move regularly?
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Today we learn what to do to get the perfect abs. It's a short one, so pay attention.
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There are 3 different body types and each one requires a different type of exercise. Are you doing the right training for your body?
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We're picking up from yesterday with an actual stretch routine that you can use after your workouts. This is a comprehensive stretch, so listen up, because it's helped literally hundreds, if not thousands of people stay injury free under my training.
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Stretching. There are literally more than 1,000 different theories on this. Today we're gonna dispel some myths your workout routine and give you the low down on when and why stretching is important.
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Debby has just gotten serious about working out as of the beginning of this year and she's had so much progress. She's older than most of my clients, yet has had the most progress. I had to find out what her secret was and the answer just might surprise you.
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Talking about running and running form today. Dropping some knowledge from two decades of experience and 6 NCAA All-American track and field titles. You may be surprised about the complexity of simply going for a jog.
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Today we're gonna talk about how a pool noodle (actually a foam roller) can change your life and possibly add more years to your running and training life.
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So fitting that I start this series about TRX on a Tuesday. I love alliteration! In fact, I love it so much that I briefly considered having it only on Tuesdays. NE hoo. Stay tuned to find out how these two foundational exercises using the TRX translate to help you accomplish greatness in your everyday life.
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Today we've got a mini-episode where I'm talking about "the secret" and how to create a maintain the success you're looking for in life. It's a lot simpler than you think, but it's not easy. Take a listen and don't forget to share!
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In this episode here, we sit down and talk to Russian Bodywork specialist, Dave Reeman. He's worked with many NFL teams including the Eagles, Redskins, Titans, Panthers, and Jets. He's got some interesting views about pain and how it can wreak havoc on our lives. Oh, and he gives me a demo too, showing me how it all actually works.
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This is a short episode on how to be great. Find the tools and acquire the knowledge to do better while creating a framework to improve our mental, physical, and spiritual fitness.
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Sorry for cursing, this was a raw and relatively uncut story about luck and how you can get more of it in life. Hint: it doesn't involve 4 leaf clovers or a rabbit's foot.
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Today, my buddy Dave Charny stopped in to talk mindfulness with me. There are times when we need to stop and observe life and there are times when it's better to plan it out. There are formal and informal ways to do this that could absolutely shift your current paradigm.
I'm so happy that Dave came by and he even left a BONUS GUIDED MEDITATION on the back end of this here episode so listen out for that. You can find out more about Dave and how he might be able to help you personally by going to his website here (https://www.mindfulschools.org/resources/certified-instructor/name/david-charny/). Thanks for listening and don't forget to rate this and/or share this episode on iTunes.
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How to get In the zone of optimal performance
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This was our first venture into interviewing guests on the podcast. Today, we spoke with Robert Toporek (http://www.rolfingtoporek.com/). In this episode, we discover how one man who saw some of America's greatest heroes die while serving two tours in Vietnam, turned his life around. He went from an angry confused individual to become a healer who studied under the great Ida Rolf, the creator of the therapy technique, Rolfing.
They say warriors always come back to become healers and this certainly appears to be the case here...
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We've made it to 10!! But not without a few hiccups. But that's perfect because today we're gonna be talking about pain and how you can learn to use it as advantage in getting to that next level of success. Pain is a great teacher, but we're gonna discover today that it shouldn't be your only teacher.
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As Warren Buffet's mentor Charlie Munger says, "To get what you want you have to deserve what you want. The world is not yet a crazy enough place to start rewarding undeserving people." In this episode we'll find out if you deserve what you want and show you how if you're not quite there.
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It's not normal to be happy all the time. But if you're not happy at all, then you might not be considering one very important aspect of life.
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In lieu of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, I discuss my personal experience as Patriots fan and how the Super Bowl has personally effected my life and helped me understand how valuable of a trait patience is to being happy.
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Life is a series of circumstances. Every unfortunate event is an opportunity to grow and learn while everything else is an opportunity for gratitude. Listen to this episode as we talk about how life is never happening to us. It's simply a mindset. Life happens for us so that every moment has value just as long as you have the awareness to experience it.
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We all have dreams and goals, but not everyone gets to see them happen. Find out how you can almost guarantee success in your career, relationships, and overall fulfillment in 2018.
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Want to live a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life? Listen to these 10 General Life Tips from the General Fitness Company.
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So many people set lofty goals in the beginning of the year only to see their dreams of a better future dashed within a week or so π₯π₯Here's what you can do today to ensure success for the new year.
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Everyone believes that they know the truth and can show you the way. Let's imagine ourself in a dark room to see what they really mean...
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Some people just get so π‘ that they simply can't handle what's happening. Here is a practical reason why and what you can do to prevent yourself from being one of the MADDEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD!
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