Pasadena's LIVE.LOVE.LIFT. Podcast with Aion Training: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Pasadena's LIVE.LOVE.LIFT. Podcast w/ Aion Training
You'll learn how to let go of shame, guilt & stigmas so you can truly love your body.
We'll discuss topics like fatloss, building strength, etc.... but we'll also dive into the psychology side of why people sabotage, how to create long lasting change & dispelling some of the fitness myths that have been making your fitness journey tougher.
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
⬇️ Want more? Check these links out ⬇️
- Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
- Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aion-training/message
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
⬇️ Want more? Check these links out ⬇️
- Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
- Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aion-training/message
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
⬇️ Want more? Check these links out ⬇️
- Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
- Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aion-training/message
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
⬇️ Want more? Check these links out ⬇️
- Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
- Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
Watch the first 20seconds, if you like it, you’ll probably get a lot from this video. Hope this helps 🫡
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Old school self improvement doesn’t work because it forces you to change without having you step back and acknowledge what’s going on or why the behavior you’re trying to change was there in the first place.
Here's a fresh take on it. Instead of just positive thinking or changing beliefs, try this 3-step approach:
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Notice what's happening in your body and mind.
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How wouldn't you want to act in that situation?
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How would you want to act instead?
It's all about giving yourself the CHOICE, instead of just forcing yourself to respond a new “better” way or defaulting & falling into patterns because you’re used to them . Give it a try and see how it changes things for you!
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Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
⬇️ Want more? Check these links out ⬇️
- Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
- Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aion-training/message
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
⬇️ Want more? Check these links out ⬇️
- Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
- Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aion-training/message
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.⬇️ Want more? Check these links out ⬇️
- Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
- Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aion-training/message
Project Zero Week 3 Q&A
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Project Zero 2023 Q&A #2
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Project Zero 2023 Q&A #1
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Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
⬇️ Want more? Check these links out ⬇️
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Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
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As long as you hold onto this idea, losing weight or just getting closer to your fitness goal is always going to be harder for you.
That's the idea that weightloss or some goal will "make you happier" or when you finally get back to what you weighed in college you'll no longer feel the way you do.
It's a little story that runs in the head of many of our new clients when they're starting up and I'm here to tell you It's holding you back...
Now this isn't to say that exercise and more importantly blocking out time to prioritize & take care of yourself won't lead to you feeling better and more confident
BUT, here's when it goes to far
All is good, until people get too locked in on some number or a weight loss goal.
This creates a failure pressure bubble
See it's no longer just feeling better in your clothes or a more strength that's on the line...it's your happiness (and that's really scary to have on the line)
So while it may give you the temporary willpower to choose a healthier meal one day, in the long run, I've always seen it
2 Reasons:
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On the way to your fitness goal (or the point of you being happier) you inevitably will have setbacks. However, I've seen two many times where people are in this pressure bubble and that setback kills their whole journey. They feel more shame, more guilt, more fear...and it makes recovering back REALLY hard.
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If you do get to that arbitrary goal and were waiting for this payoff the whole time, you may get there and then it becomes "well...did I do all of this for nothing"
Lost is the beauty of the journey, the lessons learned from the setbacks, and the excitement to see what comes next. This is the point where I see a lot of people quit
and for MANY of them....this is also where they backslide hard and gain all the weight back.
So what should you do instead?
You focus on the journey, the find beauty in the lessons learned from the hard times and you constantly embrace the happiness that's found in #JustShowUp!
LIVE.LOVE.LIFT.
Marcus McDuffie
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P.S.S. Always looking for new ideas, what would you like me to talk about next?
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
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Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
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Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
-
Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
-
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
-
Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
-
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
-
Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
-
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
-
Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
-
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
Want a supportive gym community , with coaches that understand your body & don't try to train you in ways that hurt your body. Fitness meets fun here at Aion Training.
-
Try us out for 2 Weeks for Free: https://trial.aiontraining.com/2weeks
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Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiontraining/
How Meditation Works & The Importance of Mindfulness
Just finished one of my favorite podcasts to date with one of our Aion clients & Certified Meditation Facilitator, Lee Coleman Ph. D.
We go over:
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What are the benefits you can get from meditation & the “goal” of mindfulness
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What are the common misconceptions & where people get tripped up with trying to start
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Easy ways to get started with meditation & mindfulness (or to make your current practice better)
And much more!!
Aion member Lee Coleman, Ph.D., is a trained meditation facilitator who has taught hundreds of mindfulness groups since 2015, and is a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.
P.S. We're hosting a guided mindfulness & meditation workshop for beginners and intermediates at the Aion Training on the 28th excited to see you all at our event on the 28th
Failure...
Past Failure is one of the main reasons people give up trying in fitness.
They hired a trainer before, tried a diet, wanted to make a better habit and it didn't work last itme
So now they have fear that it'll happen again..and it paralysis them.
In this episode we'll go over how to take that "failure" and turn it from a reason for fear, into the biggest catalyst for success in the new year.
P.S. Click the link in the bio If you’re interested in trying us out for 1 week Free. It’ll give us a chance to learn about your goals & see if we’re a good fit🙂
https://trial.aiontraining.com/freeweek
There's always so much confusion in fitness...especially when it comes to nutrition.
Many times people feel bad about eating things, even when those things are completely fine and good for them. So in this episode I break down 5 of my favorite sneaky healthy foods. Let me know which is your favorite.
P.S. Click the link in the bio If you’re interested in trying us out for 1 week Free. It’ll give us a chance to learn about your goals & see if we’re a good fit🙂
https://trial.aiontraining.com/freeweek
CLIENT INTERVIEW: Greg was one of my first clients ever! I actually met him in one of my first sessions ever as a personal trainer years ago.
Over the last few years I've seen him completely change his body, his confidence in the gym and he's become a great example at the gym.
Here are some of takeaways from my conversations with one of our first ever Aion Members Greg T.
- How to beat gym intimidation when you're first getting started
- How to go from feeling like the weakest in the room to being one of the strongest you've ever been
- The power of a 2.5lb plate
- The best way to stay on track when life get's stressful & become the less anxious
- The secret to making results....even when you've lost all your motivation
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If you're ready to work with us here at Aion here are a few ways:
1. Book a Free Fitness and Nutrition Consultation.
This one call could be the start of your fitness transformation!
We’ll talk about what you’re looking to accomplish, experience with exercise, your injury history and any things that may be preventing you from getting in the best shape of your life.
From there, you’ll get our expert advice on how to achieve your goals and leave the meeting with a clear plan for success.
Just message us “Talk to a Trainer” and your name to (626)382-7600 and we’ll get right back to you.
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2. Get 2 Free Personal Training Sessions
If you’re new to Aion Training and want to come in for a few workouts with our amazing personal trainers for free.
https://trial.aiontraining.com/freeweek
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3. Make Your Comeback to Aion…FREE
This is only open to former Aion Training members.
If you left Aion Training to try some other stuff…and now you’re wondering why the heck you ever left us in the first place…
We get it…and since we take nothing personally we’ll welcome you back…not only with open arms but we’ll give you your first month FREE
Message us with “I cannot believe I ever left you guys” And we’ll get you rocking again
Recently I was featured on the Barcode collective Podcast hosted by SPACEBAR Wellness in Pasadena & their owner Jacob Saldana.
If you enjoyed it feel free to message me on instagram @marcus_mcduffie or click this link to find out more of Aion Training : www.aiontraining.com
Recently I was featured on the Barcode collective Podcast hosted by SPACEBAR Wellness in Pasadena & their owner Jacob Saldana.
If you enjoyed it feel free to message me on instagram @marcus_mcduffie or click this link to find out more of Aion Training : www.aiontraining.com
P.S. Click the link in the bio If you’re interested in trying us out for 1 week Free. It’ll give us a chance to learn about your goals & see if we’re a good fit🙂
https://trial.aiontraining.com/freeweek
P.S. Click the link in the bio If you’re interested in trying us out for 1 week Free. It’ll give us a chance to learn about your goals & see if we’re a good fit🙂
https://trial.aiontraining.com/freeweek
https://transformation.aiontraining.com/summer
We know it can be stressful starting up at the gym.
You question if you'll be successful, if you'll be able to keep up with everyone, if you'll fit in.
On this week's episode we go over how to get over those fears and take the first steps to finally living a happier & healthier life.
Aion Training is Pasadena's Only Gym for People 40+.
Don't forget to check out our new Summer Shred:
Help you lose weight & build habits that help you stay fit for the rest of your life. Last day to sign up is July 4th, 24 spots left.
https://transformation.aiontraining.com/summer
P.S. Click the link in the bio If you’re interested in trying us out for 1 week Free. It’ll give us a chance to learn about your goals & see if we’re a good fit🙂
https://trial.aiontraining.com/freeweek
On this episode we talk about one of the biggest mistakes I see when people start a fatloss journey and how to correct it. If you’re interested in trying out Aion Training, Pasadena’s Only Gym for People 40+ just click this link: https://www.aiontraining.com/FreeTrial