Fit Dad Fitness Podcast: Recent Episodes
Michael Ashford - Fit Dad
Being a fit dad takes commitment, effort, discipline, and enthusiasm. At the Fit Dad Fitness podcast, hosted by Michael Ashford, it's all about encouraging fathers to live an active, involved, healthy life with their children.
After 4 1/2 years, the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast is coming to an end.
Thank you for all your support and attention through nearly 400 episodes. I had so much fun producing this show!
To keep up with my new project/podcast, go to https://www.thefollowupquestion.com or https://www.michaelashford.com.
And Fit Dad Fitness will still keep going, so keep checking out https://www.fitdadfitness.com for new content.
Tim James is the founder of Chemical Free Body (chemicalfreebody.com), where he has made it his work to help others live a longer, happier, healthier life.
After helping a friend beat cancer, Tim went exploring for ways to optimize health and transform every area of his life. This led him to produce his own chemical-free food products.
In working to go "chemical free," Tim says he's got more energy than when he was a teenager, and he shares his story in this week's conversation.
Check out chemicalfreebody.com and use the code fitdad for 5% off.
Thanks to Tonal for sponsoring this week's episode. Go to www.Tonal.com and use the code FITDAD21 for $100 off the smart accessories.
This week's episode is another Q&A, where I'm answering listener questions.
This week, I answer:
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What's my favorite go-to healthy meal to get my nutrition back on track after it's been off for a while (i.e. vacation or holiday)?
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What's my current workout split look like?
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What do my journal entries look like?
Cam Hall from Fight the Dad Bod is back on the show just in time for the end-of-the-year feasting and festivities to discuss diet burnout and how to avoid it.
Cam has three primary points for you to consider when it comes to your health and nutrition, all with the aim to make you as successful as possible when it comes to reaching your goals in a sustainable way.
Check out Cam's work at https://www.fightthedadbod.com.
Josh Martin was my guest on episode 354 of the show, and in that episode, he alluded to a project that he was working on but wasn't quite ready to talk about.
Well now, Josh is ready to talk. He's a father of 8 and he has started a radically new supplement company, Solid, that is disrupting how you take things like preworkout and electrolytes.
In this conversation, Josh and I talk all about how he got started and what is so different about Solid.
Check out Solid at https://becomesolid.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/become.solid.
My good buddy Kevin Torres is back on the show to talk about something we've all experienced in the last 18 months — life transitions. Pandemics, job changes, new children being born, oh my!
But more importantly, Kevin and I chat about how to get back to healthy habits after going through a significant life transition. He's perfect for this topic, as he just welcomed a new child into the world a few weeks ago.
As always, Kevin and I have a free-flowing conversation about real, attainable ways to get back to consistency when life takes its swings.
Check out Kevin at https://www.forgingelitefathers.com or follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dadbod_wod.
This week, I welcome husband, father, fitness fanatic, and business owner Sean Lake to the show.
Sean is a former professional snowboarder who also spent decades in action sports marketing, and now, he has started a health and wellness supplement company called BUBS Naturals.
The company is named after Sean’s childhood best friend
Glen “BUB” Doherty, a Navy SEAL who was killed in Benghazi, Libya on 9/11 in 2012. Sean is passionate about continuing on his friend's legacy through the new company, while also helping people feel great and do good.
Check out BUBS Naturals at https://bubsnaturals.com.
This week's guest is finding ways to take a pain no parent wants to imagine and turn it into something greater and bigger for others.
Brian Thorburn, at the time of recording this interview, was just months removed from the passing of his son, Jax, who lost his battle with brain cancer.
To help carry Jax's legacy of strength and fight forward, Brian is continuing to build the company he and Jax envisioned as a way not only to inspire but also to lift others up.
Check out IMSTRONG at https://www.imstrong.us and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imstrong.us.
What is biomechanics and how does it affect our performance?
This is what this week's guest, Dr. Tim Maggs, and I discuss in this week's episode. Dr. Tim discusses how everyone is born with biomechanical faults, and that being proactive about addressing those issues can set us up for far better results and longevity.
Check out Dr. Tim's work at drtimmaggs.com or view the research he referenced at biomechanicalanalytics.com. You can also email Dr. Tim at drt@drtimmaggs.com.
This week's guest, Jerry Bair, runs the website https://busydadsocr.com. OCR stands for Obstacle Course Race, so as you might expect, that's what Jerry and I chat about in this episode.
Jerry details his own experiences with OCR and how he came to love it, and why he now has turned his attention to helping other busy dads train for their own obstacle course races while balancing all that the life of a father throws at them.
Jerry has created an eBook, Busy Dads Can Run Obstacle Courses Races Too, which is available on his website. He's also written a blog on his personal website to provide more information on the mental side of challenges like OCR: http://jerrybair.com/why-busy-dads-today-intentionally-face-challenges-like-spartan-races/
Dr. Brodie Ramin is a primary care and addictions physician based in Ottawa, Canada, and the author of a new book titled "The Perfect Medicine: How running makes us healthier and happier."
In his medical practice, Brodie uses exercise as a tool to improve the physical and mental health of his patients, and as his book title suggests, he's a big fan of running and the benefits it provides.
The former distance runner in me had a great time chatting with Brodie about this subject — from the right "dose" of running to how running is scientifically proven to improve so many health factors.
Check out Brodie's work at https://www.brodieramin.com where you can also order his book. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/brodieramin.
Admittedly, I don't know a whole lot about autism. But thankfully, there are people like Gary Martinez willing to educate people like me.
Gary is the parent of an autistic child, and in this week's episode, he and I chat about his experience — from the initial diagnosis to treatment protocols to the roles movement and nutrition have played.
So many thanks to Gary for joining me this week to share his experience and knowledge.
Check out Gary on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gary_martinez_jr and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/719underdog.
Many thanks to Bald Beard Bros for sponsoring this week's episode. Go to https://baldbeardbros.com and use the code FITDAD30 for a 30% discount.
As a former powerlifter and semi-professional football player who is now a chiropractor, Dr. Michael Hartle has a simple message for you: put your health as a priority now to save yourself way more time, money, and energy down the road.
This week on the show, Dr. Michael and I discuss what taking care of yourself now looks like, from making sure you have adequate mobility to eating right to letting go of your ego when lifting weights and instead focusing on technique first.
This week, I chat with former NFL punter John Nies, who for years struggled with, as he called it, being "addicted to ease."
The story of how he righted himself, to view his body with more honor and strength, is pretty awesome, and now, he can share that as a father as well.
Check out John's work at https://strongerthaneverbook.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ThePowerCenter.
This week, I welcome Adam Schafer of the Mind Pump podcast to the show. The Mind Pump podcast is one of the biggest, most popular fitness podcasts in the world, and after Adam became a father a couple of years ago, all three hosts are now dads.
Adam has always been very open and honest on the show about the fact that his own father committed suicide when Adam was just 7 years old, and after that, Adam's home life was often troubled.
Now that Adam is a father, I wanted to dive in with him on what has been revealed to him that perhaps he didn't quite understand before. Of course, Adam and I get into the fitness industry and the work he and the Mind Pump guys are doing to battle all the misinformation and garbage advice in the space.
Check out all things Mind Pump at https://www.mindpumpmedia.com, and follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mindpumpadam.
When it comes to fitness and health, what works for one person doesn't always work for another. My guest this week, Mike Baiocco, knows this well.
For many, going to a gym is an integral part of their fitness routine. But for Mike, he gave it a shot, and it just didn't click for him.
So, he went about finding other ways to fit fitness into his schedule, creating a regimen that works for him and can potentially inspire others who experience the same frustrations.
Connect with Mike and his awesome workouts at https://instagram.com/michael_baiocco.
This week, I welcome trainer and coach Justin Ratkovich to the show to discuss his path to becoming a successful online coach, how his faith has guided his work, and what it's like coaching parents and working around the challenges they face.
We also dive into his thoughts on five non-fitness things we should focus on, which was a super interesting part of the conversation.
Check out Justin on Instagram at https://instagram.com/justinratkovich and on his website at http://blueshoesfitness.com.
Mark Salamon has been a physical therapist for more than 25 years and has seen plenty during that time to know that we humans don't understand our bodies all that well.
Mark recently wrote a book, Does It Hurt When I Do This?, to detail the importance of paying attention to our bodies as we age and using what we feel and sense to create an exercise regimen suitable for our capabilities.
And if not, PTs like Mark are around to help you fix any injuries that might occur. And if your PT is anything like Mark, they'll come with a healthy dose of humor mixed in as well.
Check out Mark's book at https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538149034/Does-It-Hurt-When-I-Do-This-An-Irreverent-Guide-to-Understanding-Injury-Prevention-and-Rehabilitation and use the code RLFANDF30 for 30% off your order.
Thanks to Tonal for sponsoring this week's episode. Go to www.Tonal.com to try it risk-free for 30 days and use the code FITDAD21 for $100 off the smart accessories.
I welcome Zack Mills to the show this week to discuss how a broken relationship with food and exercise in his early years created struggles throughout his life, and how fixing that relationship with himself changed so much.
By getting his nutrition and physical fitness in order with a steady and level-headed approach, Zack transformed much of his life to the point where he's now a coach helping others achieve similar results.
Check out Zack's website, and connect with him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OvercomingObstaclesLLC.
Many of us have heard the phrase "sitting is the new smoking," but where did this come from, and is it actually true? Or is there more nuance needed? This is exactly what this week's guest, Dr. Rick Richey, and I discuss in this episode.
Today's modern, sedentary lifestyle — where we sit in our cars, we sit at our desks, and we sit on our couches — is certainly doing its damage to our health outcomes. So how do we address it, and is more needed than just a daily workout?
Rick has a Master's degree in exercise science and a Doctorate in Health Science. He's a husband and a father, a gym owner, and many personal trainers may know him through the educational work he does with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), including hosting the NASM CPT Podcast.
Connect with Rick on Instagram at https://instagram.com/dr.rickrichey and on his gym's website.
This week's episode sponsor is Bald Beard Bros. Enter to win one of 3 beard care kits exclusively for Fit Dad Fitness Podcast listeners at https://www.baldbeardbros.com/fitdadfitness.
Visit my website at FitDadFitness.com, and connect with me on Instagram and Facebook.
I welcome Joe Brancato to the show this week to discuss, among other things, how he created his garage gym and began working out at home out of necessity once the pandemic hit.
Joe didn't wait around to create the perfect circumstances, he just used what he had, he made it work, and over time, he built up his resources.
Joe and I also get into how important it is to have a support system in place, and how not everyone will fully understand or even support your commitment to health and fitness — and you have to be OK with that.
Connect with Joe on Instagram at https://instagram.com/joevid19_gym.
Todd Durkin is an internationally recognized strength, speed, and conditioning coach, having worked with and trained some of the top athletes in the world. He is the founder of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA.
In this week's episode, Todd and I discuss what it's like working with athletes at the top of their game, and how he's reprioritizing and rethinking the work that he does as his message and his ideas resonate more outside the fitness space.
Check out Todd's work, including his podcast, at https://todddurkin.com/
Huge thanks to Tonal for sponsoring this week's episode. Check out how Tonal is revolutionizing at-home strength training by trying Tonal risk-free for 30 days at www.Tonal.com. Use the code FITDAD21 for $100 off the smart accessories.
Check out Matis Miller's book, The Uncontrollable Child.
I continue to be super interested and amazed by the stories of resiliency and creativity on the part of gym owners over the last 18 months or so as the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the industry.
This week's guest, Kyle Tiringer, discusses the steps he took to keep his CrossFit box, Port CrossFit, alive and thriving despite all of the challenges.
We also dive into Kyle's background and how he became a gym owner in the first place, and how business changed once he became a father.
Connect with Kyle at https://instagram.com/ktiringer.
This week, I chat with Justin Cain, a member of my Fit Dad Forum on Facebook who went through a pretty awesome fitness transformation when he decided he wanted to "look like he actually lifted weights."
This renewed dedication to his fitness was spurred on by upping the intensity of his workouts, and it led to some pretty awesome results.
Connect with Justin on Instagram.
Join the Fit Dad Forum.
Former pro soccer player Marc Zimmerman joins the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast this week to talk life after pro sports, why moving everyday is so much a part of his message, and how being a father affects his fitness habits and routines.
It was so much fun to chat with Marc about his journey to playing soccer professionally and the influence his father had, and how he came to realize his calling to help others with their fitness and health after he hung up his cleats — at least professionally.
Also, I answer four amazing questions from listeners, including:
- What are the benefits and drawbacks of in-person coaching vs. online coaching?
- What do I do when I have those days where I don't feel like doing much?
- What are my tips for getting back into a fitness routine after time away?
- What does a typical day of eating look like for me?
Connect with Marc at https://www.completethechallenge.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/marcfitpro.
Be sure to check out and support this week's episode sponsor, Bald Beard Bros, at https://baldbeardbros.com.
I'm trying out a new format for the show this week, as moving forward, I'll spend time during each episode answering listener questions before jumping into the guest interview.
This week, my guest is Joe Albin, a father, a 15-year veteran of the fitness industry, and the owner of Prototype Fitness.
Joe and I discuss the highs and lows of being a gym owner, especially over the last year, and how he came to connect with fitness after so much of his identity growing up was in sports.
You can connect with Joe at https://www.prototype-fitness.com and at https://www.instagram.com/joealbin13.
If you want to ask a question to be included in the Q&A segment of the show, email me at michael@fitdadfitness.com, or join the Fit Dad Forum at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitdadforum.
I go solo this week with some thoughts on perhaps a different way to think about dissecting your approach to health and fitness.
Check out www.Tonal.com and use the code FITDAD21 for $100 off the smart accessories.
This week I catch up with the always incredible Sean Garner to get the lowdown on his life in the 4 years since he was on the show way back in episode 15!
Sean and I talk a lot about his move out of personal training and into consulting and helping fitness professionals build their online businesses.
Sean caps the episode with some crazy good advice that you don't want to miss, so be sure to listen all the way to the end.
Connect with Sean on Instagram at https://instagram.com/seangarner and check out EntreFit Coaching at https://entrefitcoaching.com.
After a decade of playing offensive line in the NFL, which included a Pro Bowl season in 2006, injuries brought Nick Hardwick's playing days to a close in 2014.
Upon deciding to hang up his cleats, Nick was tired, energy-less, & weighed around 300 pounds. Not to mention that without football, Nick felt a little rudderless in his life.
But that's not where his story ends. As you'll hear in this conversation, Nick found a spark, and within five months he dropped 100 pounds. And now, he's helping others do the same with his Lose Like a Lineman program.
Check out Nick's work at https://hardwick.life, and follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick.
May 11 was International Foam Rolling Day, so what better time to bring on a guest to talk about the ins and outs of foam rolling?
Michael Cummings is a father, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and a Certified Fitness, Performance and Rehab Specialist. He is also the Director of Education for Implus Fitness Brands, the parent company of TriggerPoint, which designs and develops massage therapy tools.
Michael and I talk about foam rolling, what it is and what it isn’t, and how we can best incorporate it into our routines. The science of foam rolling has changed pretty dramatically since I first went through my personal training certification nearly five years ago, and Michael does a fantastic job of bringing me — and you — up to speed.
Connect with Michael at https://www.instagram.com/michaelthetrainer, and check out TriggerPoint at https://triggerpoint.implus.com.
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My guest this week is Nick Shaw, Founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization, a nutrition and fitness company dedicated to helping people achieve their health, athletic performance, and physique goals.
Nick is a father, and he and his wife, Lori, also co-host the RP Strength Podcast.
Himself a former competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder, Nick has personally coached numerous world-class athletes, including CrossFit Games Champions, international medalists, Olympians, UFC fighters, professional athletes, and Navy SEALs.
In our conversation, Nick and I discuss ways that everyday people can reach new levels of performance by adopting tried-and-true methods that the top performers in the world use.
Learn more about Renaissance Periodization at https://renaissanceperiodization.com, and follow Nick on Instagram at https://instagram.com/nick.shaw.rp.
Thanks to Tonal for its support of the show. Visit www.Tonal.com to try it for 30 days risk-free, and use the code FITDAD21 for $100 off the smart accessories.
Tim Lebbon is a professional writer with more than 40 novels and a couple of Hollywood movies to his name. But the focus of our conversation this week is his latest work, a self-published book titled Run Walk Crawl: Getting Fit In My Forties.
At age 41, Tim was overweight and unfit. By the time he turned 50, Tim was 35 pounds lighter, having spent his fifth decade of life training for and racing in multiple Ironmans, marathons, and other crazy adventures.
Tim's story starts like so many men — for years he yo-yoed between fitness motivation highs and settling into unproductive habits. Tim's story is a fun, honest, and hopefully inspirational account of how he finally found a fitness lifestyle that worked for him.
Connect with Tim at https://www.timlebbon.net.
Dr. Erik Korem is on a mission to help people perform at their best — professionally, personally, and in any domain. Erik's approach is to help people prepare for stress — even embrace it — by have a plan for rest and recovery.
Erik has worked in the NFL and with major college and Olympic athletes to get them to perform at their peak without burning out or stressing out.
In our conversation, Erik and I discuss some misconceptions about stress, and we dive deep into how we can get better sleep. Getting good sleep eludes so many of us, but there are behaviors we can change and habits we can adjust to optimize our sleep.
Be sure to check out Erik's podcast, The BluePrint, at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blueprint/id1519528171.
Chad Zueck is the creator of Be A New Man (http://beanewman.com) and the host of the New Kind of Man podcast.
In our conversation this week, Chad recalls the path he took from a wayward young father to where he is now, helping other men grasp the true meaning of masculinity and what it means to be a man.
Chad's zeal for continuous improvement and learning, as well as his love of the outdoors and keeping himself fit and active, make him the perfect guest for this show, and I'm sure you'll be inspired.
Check out Chad's podcast at http://beanewman.com/podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
This is a special episode for me, as I welcome a personal training client of mine to the show for the very first time.
In the middle of the pandemic in 2020, Jay Mays came to me looking for a coach to help him recalibrate his fitness regimen. Like so many of us, Jay found that 2020 threw a wrench in a lot of his plans, and how he trained his body was no different.
You'll hear from Jay what it was like to work with me as his coach, how we rehabbed a nagging shoulder injury, what he learned about proper nutrition, and ultimately, what his experience was like with online coaching.
To learn more about my coaching program, go to https://www.fitdadfitness.com.
Thanks to Tonal for sponsoring this week's episode. Go to https://www.tonal.com and use the code fitdad at checkout for $100 off the smart accessories.
Father of eight — that's right, 8! — children, Josh Martin, joins the show this week to share his story.
What I thought would be a conversation about the highs and lows of parenting a large family turned into a deep and insightful conversation about patience, marriage, keeping things simple, and of course, fitting fitness into life with eight kids.
Such a powerful conversation with a great dude!
Help support the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast and snag yourself a discount on some awesome gear made specifically for those of us who workout by going to https://barbellapparel.com and using the code MASH15 for 15% off your order.
My guest this week is Kareem Brinson — a dad, a husband, a DJ, a gym owner, and a coach. He's a busy guy who is passionate about a lot of things like family, music, and helping people out.
In this conversation, Kareem and I discuss what being a DJ and entertainer has been like over the last 12 months during a pandemic, and then we dive into how he came to wind up as a competitor on The Rock's TV show, The Titan Games.
I love Kareem's energy and enthusiasm for fitness, and I truly enjoyed this conversation.
Jeremy Clark and his wife have adopted four children from the country of Bulgaria, but what's more, all four boys have special needs.
In this conversation, Jeremy details the decisions he and his wife made to grow their family through the adoption of special needs children, and how they were keenly qualified to take on such a wonderful challenge.
We also discuss how through it all, Jeremy manages to stay fit and healthy, as he realizes the value of exercise has in helping him show up as the best husband and father he possibly can be.
Follow Jeremy on Instagram at https://instagram.com/bucketofbulgarians.
Get 10% off your subscription to BrainFM by using the code fitdad10 at https://brain.fm.
At his heaviest, Jarrod Rino weighed 320 pounds.
He'd done the back-and-forth of trying to exercise and eat right many times before, without much success.
Then, a freak accident changed everything. And in this week's episode, Jarrod describes the entire journey. Listen to hear the amazing story!
Check out Tonal at https://www.tonal.com and give their amazing system a try for 30 days risk-free! Use the code fitdad at checkout for $100 off the smart accessories.
To join the Fit Dad Forum, visit Fit Dad Fitness on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage and submit to join.
For the 350th episode of the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast (!!!), I welcome Nick Shucet onto the show.
Nick's passion for health and helping others got its roots in 2007when he moved to an Organic Community Supported agriculture. Nick spent his free time in the gym and researching the connection between diseases and nutrition, and the more he learned, the more he realized he enjoyed helping others with their issues that could be solved through making healthy lifestyle choices.
Nick and I discuss the entire backstory, as well as how he lost 30 pounds without hitting the gym last year (thanks COVID) and with a newborn child.
Connect with Nick at https://canetichealth.com or on Instagram at https://instagram.com/canetic_health.
As I mention in the intro, check out Mark Turnipseed's new book, My Suicide Race, at https://www.amazon.com/My-Suicide-Race-Addiction-Recovery/dp/1736021907/ref=sr_1_1, and listen to his appearance on this show from episode 127 at https://www.fitdadfitness.com/blog/2019/11/13/ep-127-summiting-a-mountain-starts-by-taking-the-first-step-mark-turnipseeds-path-to-sobriety-and-peace.
Chris Duffin is one of the strongest pound-for-pound humans in the world. He's the only person to squat and deadlift more than 1,000 pounds for reps, holding the Guinness World Record
on the sumo deadlift.
The story of how he became a world record-holding powerlifter and sought-after strength coach is truly remarkable, as Chris grew up homeless in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest before eventually escaping his life of extreme poverty.
In this conversation, Chris recounts his journey and what he's up to these days as a father, an entrepreneur, and an author, among many other things.
Connect with Chris at https://christopherduffin.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherduffindotcom, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mad_scientist_duffin.
You can't go wrong getting strong!
I love that way of thinking from this week's guest, Dr. Al Lin, who has been a practicing physical therapist for more than 17 years.
Al and other PTs like him are challenging the long-held beliefs in the physical therapy community that weight training is to be avoided, and instead, they are helping their patients get strong to provide them lasting relief rather than short-term fixes.
Connect with Al on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebarbellcure.
Be sure to visit this week's podcast partner, Tonal, at https://www.tonal.com. Try Tonal 30 days risk-free and use the code fitdad at checkout for $100 off the smart accessories.
Nick Royer is a father, an entrepreneur, and fitness world-record holder who believes there are major defining moments that have shifted the trajectory of his life for the better.
Like the time he was gifted a fake Rolex watch by a former boss. Or when he broke a world-record in the bench press as a teenage powerlifter.
As the owner of a thriving roofing business, Nick holds firm to his belief that fitness and hard work and following consistent positive habits create success in all areas of life, with help from good people along the way.
Connect with Nick at https://instagram.com/newviewnick.
You've got questions? I've got answers! Another Fit Dad Q&A is primed and ready for your ears.
The questions from Instagram and the Fit Dad Forum I answer this week are:
• Is there an age limit on getting fit?
• How often do your AirPods fall out during a workout?
• I'm going to take a break for two months, how do I maintain the muscle progress?
• Any different/unique chest exercises to add to chest day to help grow pecs?
• I realize any physical activity is better than nothing. However, in terms of “getting the biggest bang for your buck” would a HIIT workout for 10-15 minutes be better than a brisk walk for 1-3 miles? The goal being to build lean muscle and lose weight. These workouts are in addition to a weekly weight training workout.
• So I just did a pretty hard swim workout and have a push lift session. The question is, would you lower the reps or the amount of weight during the strength session?
For all things Fit Dad Fitness, follow me on Instagram (https://instagram.com/fitdadfitness), join the Fit Dad Forum (https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitdadforum), and visit https://www.fitdadfitness.com.
Why is the conversation about being an involved, present father so needed and necessary these days?
That's the question I set out to answer on this week's episode, as I welcome Jon Vroman, founder of Front Row Dads.
Jon is a husband and father, and when he's not doing that, he's working to help other dads live life in the front row. As you'll hear, through his work with Front Row Dads, he's not only been able to help tons of other fathers show up better for those they love most, but he's been able to apply much of the wisdom and experiences of other dads to his own life as well.
Check out Front Row Dads at https://frontrowdads.com, and follow on Instagram at https://instagram.com/frontrowdads?igshid=14zr6z2dss1py.
Merrill Hutchinson and Kyle Crofford of the Strong Dads Podcast join the show this week to offer a window into the effect the rise in absent fatherhood is having in our childrens' lives.
Hutch and Kyle have unique vantage points, as Hutch is a marriage and family coach and worked in schools for many years, and Kyle is a first responder.
We discuss the effect a healthy, strong, involved father can have on his home and his family, and what happens when a father is not present emotionally and/or physically.
Check out the Strong Dads Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/327062.
Get 10% off your subscription to BrainFM by using the code fitdad10 at https://brain.fm.
Mike Matthews is the founder of Legion Athletics (https://legionathletics.com), a best-selling author, a husband and father, and a wealth of science-based knowledge when it comes to fitness and nutrition.
In this week's conversation, Mike and I cover a lot of topics, but at the core, we discuss a lot of the confusing aspects of health and fitness, and how Mike's approach to constant research and discovery has guided not only his training, but has helped many others as well achieve their goals.
Connect with Mike at https://www.instagram.com/muscleforlifefitness.
Check out Feedspot’s Top 40 Dad Fitness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021: https://blog.feedspot.com/dad_fitness_podcasts
Patrick Davy joins the show this week to recount how the podcast he produces with his 12-year-old daughter, called the Beast Mode Kids podcast, came to be.
Not only does Pat have the opportunity to dive into tough and interesting conversations with his daughter, Alora, in a very public way, he's also been able to use the experience of producing the show to better bond with her, as Pat is not Alora's biological father.
We discuss all this and more in this wide-ranging conversation.
Check out the Beast Mode Kids podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beast-mode-kids/id1479488532.
Brad Kearns is the host of the Get Over Yourself podcast, a professional Speedgolfer, and a ranked USA Masters track & field high jumper, in addition to being a father and a former champion triathlete.
Brad's passion lies in promoting ways for men to maintain a competitive intensity even as they age, but doing it in a way that sets them up for a life of movement and performance.
To watch Brad's successful world-record Speedgolf attempt, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sys0r6Jvn8.
Check out Brad's "Get Over Yourself" podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-rad-podcast/id1430171257, and visit his website at www.bradkearns.com.
Other resources mentioned:
• Stephen Rader - https://formiseverything.com/ • Brad Kearns Morning Routine - https://youtu.be/-IPPwBc3GLw • HIIT vs HIRT - https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/hiit-versus-hirt • Joel Jamieson - 8weeksout.com • Don't get sore - https://youtu.be/3dKJzSvm6FI Go to www.Tonal.com to try Tonal risk-free for 30 days and use the code FITDAD at checkout for $100 off the smart accessories.
It's time for my top 9 moments from the show this past year — and what a year it was in 2020!
Thank you for listening and supporting the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast. Here's to a fit, healthy, happy 2021!
Dan Jackson spent 20+ years in the military, coached his kids' sports teams as they grew up, and is a certified Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator.
He's a dad who is doing what he can to positively influence the world around him, guiding others to a life of health and fitness rooted in always being ready for the unknown situations life can throw at you.
He and I discuss why it's so important for us everyday dads to train to perform, to train to prevent injury, and to train as if we never have an offseason.
Thanks for making 2020 an epic year here on the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast. For all things Fit Dad Fitness, go to https://www.fitdadfitness.com.
I am excited to welcome to the show this week Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the founder of the Fit Father Project. Anthony holds dual degrees in Nutrition & Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, and is a former national champion bodybuilder.
During our conversation, Anthony and I discuss the origins of the ‘Fit Father Project’ and how he works with fathers around the world on strategies to overcome the mental blocks of getting healthy and fit. We also dive into exercise and fitness sustainability and how having a long-term mindset can help you focus on your present-day goals.
Connect with Anthony's work at https://www.fitfatherproject.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvJ_vxZZoN5yeWBU2CVGcQ.
Check out this week's episode sponsor, Tonal, at https://www.tonal.com, and try it for 30 days risk free! Use the code fitdad at checkout for $100 off Tonal's smart accessories.
Dr. Joe Nieusma is the CEO and Chief Toxicologist at Superior Toxicology & Wellness, an international scientific consulting firm that he founded, and for the past 30 years, Dr. Joe has been active in toxicology research.
He's seen the backside of the pharmaceutical industry, and we discuss that and much more in this conversation. As you'll hear, Dr. Joe is passionate about helping people find "a better way" to achieve a level of health, including eliminating prescription drugs from their profile.
Connect with Dr. Joe's work at https://superiortoxicology.com.
Many thanks to Xplora (https://shop.myxplora.com) for sponsoring this week's episode!
It's time to answer more of your questions in a new Fit Dad Q&A!
Questions answered this episode:
- Is it possible to build muscle with only resistance bands or is more weight needed?
- I have lower back issues...what are some good lower back exercises I can do?
- What's more effective to tone up the midsection, more cardio or strict diet?
- When taking a cold shower should you keep the shower cold even while washing yourself or do you really only take a cold shower for all the other benefits?
If you like this episode, please share it on social media and tag me. Let me know what you thought of the message and the idea. And don't forget to leave those ratings and reviews!
On May 14, 2013, Matt Newman walked into a hospital and found out he had brain cancer.
His journey since that day is one of the more uplifting and inspiring stories I've ever heard. Matt is on a mission to help other men be as prepared as possible for the situations in life that they can't see coming.
Matt is a father, a husband, an author, a public speaker, and a fitness junkie, and in this conversation, he details his mental and physical battles in an incredibly open and vulnerable way. You don't want to miss this episode!
Check out Matt's work at https://matthewsnewman.com.
Thanks to Xplora (https://shop.myxplora.com) for sponsoring this week's episode of the show.
I welcome back to the show Kevin Torres of Dad Bod WOD to chat about our tips and tricks to getting through the holidays without driving yourself crazy.
There's a lot of pressure on people in the last two months of the year — whether you're a hardcore fitness enthusiast or a newbie looking to continue your momentum — to maintain a standard of health and fitness.
Sometimes, it's just not possible, and that's OK. Kevin and I each give our perspective, with the hopes that you take our advice to heart and enjoy the holiday season.
Get Kevin's free guide to surviving the holidays at https://www.dadbodwod.net/fitdadfitness.
Matthew Januszek co-founded (with his own father) Escape Fitness and turned it into a global brand. In this week's conversation, Matthew and I discuss what it was like building his business, and how he had dealt with the highs and lows along the way.
Matthew recalls how, most recently, he approached the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, describing his go-to course of action to check in with himself first before he tackles challenges and tough situations.
During the pandemic, Matthew has become an advocate for at-home training and maintaining physical and mental health to persevere in the face of life's challenges, and he and I also discuss how business and fitness have changed for him as he has approached 50.
Follow Matthew at https://www.instagram.com/matthewjanuszek.
Todd Lamb is a former Army and SWAT Team leader whose deep desire to help his wife combat health issues lead him into entrepreneurship.
In our conversation, Todd and I discuss the power of visualizing success, even in the moments where positivity is hard to come by. We also dive into his business journey, of course, his fitness, and his passion for flying helicopters.
Check out Todd's work at https://www.instagram.com/purelife.organics.
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Sebastian Paz describes himself as a man dedicated to taking care of people with a desire to serve and give back.
He credits this drive to watching his mother leave behind a promising career in their native country of Colombia to move to the United States when Sebastian was 15 years old in order to give her children a better life.
Despite some bumps and struggles along the way, Sebastian, now a father of two, has made good on his calling by serving in the military, by currently working as an emergency room nurse, and by co-founding VetWod, an organization dedicated to helping other service members overcome PTSD and other mental health struggles.
Connect with Sebastian at https://www.instagram.com/seb_felipe, and check out both VetWod (https://www.instagram.com/vetwod) and Street Parking (https://www.instagram.com/streetparking).
Be sure to check out my new podcast, The Follow-Up Question, at https://www.thefollowupquestion.com/ or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Thanks to Tonal for sponsoring this week's episode. Go to https://www.tonal.com to check out how the Tonal system uses electromagnetic weight to provide up to 200 pounds of resistance for your home gym. Use the code FITDAD for $100 their smart accessories.
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This is Part 2 of a 2-part series exploring the impact a father has on his children even after he's gone.
In this episode, Jakk Gerard recounts dealing with the untimely passing of his father and how it affected him mentally, and how the gym provided him the sanctuary he needed to recover. He turned a simple goal into what has now become a workout streak of 1,200 straight days.
Connect with Jakk at https://www.instagram.com/jakk.gerard.
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series exploring the impact a father has on his children even after he's gone.
In this episode, Dr. Meghan Braun joins the show to talk about losing her father at an early age and how her father's continued influence has helped propel her throughout her time as a college athlete and now in her career as a physical therapist.
Connect with Dr. Braun at https://www.bodymechpt.com and follow her on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsi29nCnJ3NlfIvebN8mC4w.
Jason Goggans was getting by as an overweight police officer in 1999 when an on-duty incident that could have cost him his life delivered the wake-up call he needed.
After losing nearly 40 pounds, other people started to notice his transformation and began seeking his advice on all things fitness
and nutrition. Jason fell in love with helping people create a sustainable healthy life for themselves, and in 2003, he left police work to open up his first gym.
In this episode, Jason and I backtrack through his journey and get into his fight against the gimmicks, fads, lies, and misinformation that are so prevalent in the health and fitness space.
Connect with Jason at https://www.jasongoggansfitness.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jason.goggans.
Tal Short is a Senior Product Manager at Reebok designing and creating some of the most iconic and well-known footwear in the fitness space.
Along with a beautiful family and a dedication to his own health and fitness, Tal's life sounds about as good as it gets.
But not so long ago, Tal struggled with a lack of direction, alcoholism, and waning health. And in today's conversation, he and I discuss what it took to get back on track, including how his faith took the leading role in his comeback story.
Connect with Tal at https://www.instagram.com/tal_short.
Thank you for listening to the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast. Please leave a rating and review, and check out all things Fit Dad Fitness at https://www.fitdadfitness.com.
Justin de la Cruz joins the show this week to talk about deadlifts, bringing intensity to each workout, how he got into fitness during some tough times in his life, and his eventual connection to Dana Linn and Rob Bailey.
Connect with Justin at https://www.instagram.com/jcruzphysique.
Go to www.Tonal.com to check out this game-changing at-home fitness equipment. Use the code FITDAD at checkout for $100 off smart accessories.
My guest this week, Ken Wimberly, details his journey of how a little spark of fitness and a little stop-and-go eventually led to him going 550+ straight days (as of recording this episode) of exercising.
Ken discusses the challenges he has faced, how he had to rearrange his lifestyle and priorities, and if he thinks he'll ever stop.
Check out Ken's work with his journaling app, Legacy of Love, at https://legacyoflove.app/.
Go to https://www.getjupiter.com/share/fitdad and use the code FITDAD for 10% off Jupiter Organic CBD drops.
Closing out the week with a brand new Fit Dad Q&A!
Questions answered this episode:
- What's your opinion on Rowdy energy drinks?
- What your opinion on the Safe & Fair Food Company drizzled popcorn and granola snacks?
- Workout plan recommendations for dads who are working men as well?
- Tips for how to get out of bed in the morning?
- Could you dive more into your current workout split?
If you like this episode, please share it on social media and tag me. Let me know what you thought of the message and the idea. And don't forget to leave those ratings and reviews!
Michael Arterberry is a former athlete, a husband and father, and a seasoned motivational speaker.
Since 2008, Michael has used the story of his childhood and how he went on to nearly earn the chance to try out for an NFL team as a way to motivate, inspire, and change the lives of teenagers and adults.
In this week's episode, Michael describes how being open and honest with his own story helps people use what they have gone through to get to their own breakthrough.
Connect with Michael at www.michaelarterberry.com and www.youthvoicescenter.org to learn more. Follow him at https://www.facebook.com/michael.arterberry/.
Dr. Skylar Pond joins me this week to discuss the importance of recovery, the world of functional medicine, and how setting the example for your kids means "getting in the trenches" with them.
Dr. Pond is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who has served as the physician for Seattle's Pro Rugby Club, the Seattle Seawolves, and The Ivan Salaverry MMA Team, and has participated in some pretty epic and grueling physical feats.
It's an interesting discussion where he and I discuss the dichotomy of combat sports and pushing your body to the limits while helping athletes recover and repair their bodies.
To connect with Dr. Pond, visit https://sportsmednw.com or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heavyweightspinestraight.
Check out the Tonal at-home strength system at https://www.tonal.com. Use the code FITDAD for $100 off the smart accessories.
This is a special episode for me being that I am a former journalist. My guest this week is ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman, a fit dad and no doubt one of the most recognizable figures in news reporting.
Matt has reported on events in more than 40 countries, oftentimes in dangerous or scary situations, but he does it all with one deep desire — to tell the most important stories of the day.
And make no mistake, Matt considers his health and fitness to be a major reason why he's able to do what he does.
Connect with Matt on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mattgutmanabc) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/mattgutmanABC).
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Thanks for listening to the show! Go out and live an active, involved, healthy life with your children!
Larry Hagner, the founder of The Good Dad Project and the host of the Dad’s Edge Podcast, joins me this week for a long-overdue conversation.
A father of four boys, Larry knows first-hand how difficult it can be to raise a family while maintaining your marriage/partnership/life and your sanity.
I appreciated Larry's openness and vulnerability so much during this interview, as he was just as willing to talk about his own faults and flaws as he was willing to talk about his triumphs and accomplishments — as a husband, father, business owner, and more. Enjoy!
Check out Larry's book “The Dad’s Edge”, as well as his website, https://gooddadproject.com/. Connect with Larry on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thedadedge.
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Thank you so much for listening! It would be an honor if you shared this episode with a friend or left a rating and review. All the best to you and your family!
This bonus episode is from my appearance on the Dad Bod Wod Podcast with Kevin Torres. Enjoy!
Check out Kevin's work at https://dadbodwod.net/.
Enjoy this bonus content? Please let me know what you thought by leaving a rating and a review of the show, and as always, feel free to send feedback to michael@fitdadfitness.com.
Freddie Bennett isn't an athlete or ex-soldier. He's just an everyday guy who decided to do extraordinary things.
Freddie is on a mission to help people who are stuck in their comfort zones to find the courage to start living the life they dream of.
After years of addiction and feeling stuck in a lifeless job, Freddie's call-to-action came when he watched his own father die suddenly before his eyes.
Since then, he's seemingly done it all: breaking a Guinness World Record, running 200 miles across the Sahara Desert in the world's toughest ultramarathon, becoming an Ironman after having never attempted a triathlon before.
Though Freddie seeks extreme challenges, the lessons he has learned in achieving those goals can be used and applied by anyone to do anything they've dreamed of.
Connect with Freddie at https://freddiembennett.com/ or at https://www.instagram.com/freddieexplores/.
The podcast partner of the month is Jupiter CBD, and right now at https://www.getjupiter.com/share/fitdad you can get 10% off your order when you use the code FITDAD at checkout.
Many thanks to Tonal for sponsoring this week's episode. Tonal's at-home resistance training setup uses the power of electromagnetic energy to deliver up to 200-pounds of resistance in a sleek and functional setup. Fit Dad Fitness Podcast listeners can go to https://www.tonal.com and use the code FITDAD at checkout for $100 off the smart accessories.
Thanks for listening! Please share the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast with a friend, and go out and live an active, involved, healthy life with your children!
Dr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist with a pointed belief that it is possible to stop overeating and "never binge again."
In fact, he wrote a book about it, appropriately called Never Binge Again (https://neverbingeagain.com/). What makes Dr. Livingston uniquely aware of the issues of overeating, stress eating, and binge eating is the fact that he was once obese himself and he spent years working for the food industry and saw firsthand how manipulative food processing can be.
Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating. But most important to his approach was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food.
The podcast partner of the month is Jupiter CBD, and right now at https://www.getjupiter.com/share/fitdad, you can get 10% off your order when you use the code FITDAD at checkout.
Thanks for listening to the show! Please share this episode with someone you know who might enjoy it, and leave a rating and review if the mood strikes you.
I'm serving up a hot and fresh new Fit Dad Q&A episode for you this week!
Questions answered this episode:
- How do we change the narrative in the fitness industry from victim blaming and fat shaming to positivity and wellness?
- What do you do when your little man finds his "little man?"
- What's your best advice to burn stomach fat?
- How do you let your kids workout with you while keeping them safe and getting in a good workout yourself?
If you like this episode, please share it on social media and tag me. Let me know what you thought of the message and the idea. And don't forget to leave those ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts!
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Many people young and old are struggling with mental health problems and issues right now, and my plea in this brand new Friday Reflex is to find a way to continue to work on your physical health.
This is turn will positively affect your mental health, and allow you to show up for those around you who need you most.
Here's the CDC study information I referred to in this episode: https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/13/health/mental-health-coronavirus-pandemic-cdc-study-wellness/index.html
This week's conversation with author, speaker, and health and wellness expert Udo Erasmus is one of the more thought-provoking and interesting discussions I've ever had on this show.
Udo was born into and grew up in a war zone and lived without easy access to water and no electricity. Then, in 1980, Udo got pesticide poisoning, and his doctors didn't know how to help.
This led Udo down a path to discovering his own definition of health, and through deep research, he made discoveries that changed the trajectory of his life and purpose — including his eight-step process to achieving whole health, including mental health, presence and awareness, and being in harmony with nature and humanity.
You don't want to miss this episode!
Download Udo's free eBook, "You Body Needs an Oil Change," at https://www.udoerasmus.com/fitdad, and dig into Udo's other works at theudo.com and https://www.udoschoice.com.
The podcast partner of the month is Jupiter CBD, and right now at https://www.getjupiter.com/share/fitdad, you can get 10% off your order when you use the code FITDAD at checkout.
Many thanks to Tonal for sponsoring this week's episode. Tonal's at-home resistance training setup uses the power of electromagnetic energy to deliver up to 200-pounds of resistance in a sleek and functional setup. Fit Dad Fitness Podcast listeners can go to https://www.tonal.com and use the code FITDAD at checkout for $100 off the smart accessories.
Thanks for listening! Please share the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast with a friend, and go out and live an active, involved, healthy life with your children!
My guest this week, Tom Fabbri, is an adventurer who has climbed six of the seven summits — the tallest peaks on the seven continents — and is working to complete the Adventure Grand Slam, which is the seven summits plus skiing to the North and South Poles.
He's also a father, an entrepreneur, and an author with a message rooted in harnessing fear through uncertainty. In our conversation this week, we discuss a lot about how his relationship with his father affected him as he went through years of addiction, waywardness, and even homelessness, and how that affected him as a father himself.
Tom's purpose in pursuing adventure is to show others that anything is possible if you dare to dream and that overcoming fear is the only way to become who we were meant to be.
Check out Tom's work at https://www.tomfabbri.com/, and connect with him at https://www.instagram.com/lifewrangler/.
Check out this week's podcast partner, Jupiter CBD, at https://www.getjupiter.com/share/fitdad. Get 10% off your order when you use the code FITDAD at checkout.
Thanks for listening! Go out and live an active, involved, healthy life with your children!
I get the pleasure of welcoming Kevin Torres of Dad Bod WOD to the show this week after I've appeared on his podcast a couple times this year.
Kevin and I discuss his path to fitness, which he discovered after leaving the Army and being introducing to fitness for health reasons rather than just meeting a physical fitness standard.
Now, this self-proclaimed music kid has turned into a workout warrior, and he's helping other fathers find sustainable ways to fit fitness into their everyday lives and actually enjoy it.
Connect with Kevin on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dadbod_wod, and give his podcast a listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-bod-wod-podcast/id1503147122. Check out his work at https://dadbodwod.net/, and download his Top 10 Workouts guide at https://forgingelitefathers.net/.
Thank you for listening, and if you feel up for it, share this episode with someone who you think would like it, and don't forget to leave a rating and review.
My guest this week is James Townsend, an incredible athlete, CrossFit gym owner, husband, and father. James is also a black man, and this interview was recorded at the height of the protests and demonstrations in the weeks after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.
In this conversation, James details his life and experiences as a black man in America, one who had a child at a young age, had a chance to go to the NFL and passed it up, and as a CrossFit owner, had to witness CrossFit founder Greg Glassman's insensitive tweets and emails that eventually led to Glassman's removal from the organization.
Conversations like the one in today's show have to continue, and I am proud and excited to release this episode. While much of our conversation centers on the relevant topics of what's going on in our world, James and I do get a chance to talk about life, fitness, and fatherhood, including how his daughters are already beasts in the gym at young ages.
Connect with James on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/youngtonym/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/youngtonym/, and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/youngtonym/.
This week's podcast partner is DivvyUp custom socks. DivvyUp has hundreds of designs to help you can make your socks stand out and be uniquely you. Help support the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast by going to https://www.divvyupsocks.com/#a_aid=8016.
Thank you for listening, and if you feel up for it, share this episode with someone who you think would like it, and don't forget to leave a rating and review.
This week, father and personal trainer Ben Crane of Do What You Can't joins the show to offer up the story of how his battle back from injuries and surgeries set him on a path to help others achieve what they don't believe they can achieve, both mentally and physically.
During physical therapy to recover from surgery, Ben threw himself into learning as much about exercise and recovery as possible, to the point where a chance comment from his wife turned into his calling as a personal trainer.
Ben offers up a lot of inspiration and wisdom from a guy who has gone through what so many of us experience — the frustration of feeling like we're being held back.
Connect with Ben at https://www.dowhatyoucant.com/meet-your-trainer/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dowhatyoucant.ig/.
This week's Fit Dad Fitness Podcast partner is Barbell Apparel. Go to https://barbellapparel.com/fitdadfitness to check out their amazing denim and training gear, and use the code MASH15 at checkout for 15% off your order.
Sign up for a 15-minute free fitness consultation with me at https://www.fitdadfitness.com/free-fitness-consultation.
Thank you for listening to the show. Please subscribe and share with a friend or family member that might enjoy this podcast. And as always, if you feel up for it, I'd greatly appreciate it if you left a rating and review. Thanks again!
This week's topic: My shutdown period after my hernia surgery is over, and I'm ready to ease back into training. Today, I talk about what the last two weeks has been like, what my training will look like moving forward, and what the future looks like for me personally.
The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful.
If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitdadfitness.
If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site where you can get access to all of my own personal daily workouts for just $5 a month. Go to https://www.fitdadfitness.com/dailyfitdad to learn more and sign up!
Three-time PGA tour winner Scott Stallings joins the show this week to give the backstory of how he went from being 50-plus pounds overweight and in poor health to being one of professional golf's fittest athletes.
Everything changed for Scott several years ago when a routine doctor's visit snapped him into the reality of his health situation.
From there, Scott set about making little changes each day to bring about a radical transformation that has not only positively affected his health, but also his career as a pro athlete and his family life.
We also discuss what life during coronavirus has been like for professional athletes at a time — as of the recording of this interview — when most sports are shut down. Don't miss this episode!
Connect with Scott on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/scottstallings.
This week's Fit Dad Fitness Podcast partner is Barbell Apparel. Go to https://barbellapparel.com/fitdadfitness to check out their amazing denim and training gear, and use the code MASH15 at checkout for 15% off your order.
Sign up for a 15-minute free fitness consultation with me at https://www.fitdadfitness.com/free-fitness-consultation.
Thank you for listening to the show. Please subscribe and share with a friend or family member that might enjoy this podcast. And as always, if you feel up for it, I'd greatly appreciate it if you left a rating and review. Thanks again!
This week's topic: Get yourself out of the trap of constantly damaging your body and never giving it time to rest, repair, and recover. Get in those rest days!
The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful.
If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitdadfitness.
If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site where you can get access to all of my own personal daily workouts for just $5 a month. Go to https://www.fitdadfitness.com/dailyfitdad to learn more and sign up!
Matt Wright, the Vice President of Fitness and Programming at City Fitness in Philadelphia and a new father, joins the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast this week to discuss how he and the City Fitness team have adapted during these pandemic times.
Matt and I discuss how in many ways, the time at home has been a blessing for many parents, and how Matt chooses to see the positive in the situation.
We also talk about how Matt got into journaling and planning his day, but also his caution to not let your schedule dictate your day.
Connect with Matt on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mattwrightfitness, or you can email him at matthewwright22@gmail.com.
This week's Fit Dad Fitness Podcast partner is LetsGetChecked. LetsGetChecked provides the ability for average consumers to do medical-grade testing from the comfort and security of their own home, with their most popular tests being their make hormone tests. Check them out at https://trylgc.com/fitdadfitness and use the code BetterHealth at checkout for 20% off!
Sign up for a 15-minute free fitness consultation with me at https://www.fitdadfitness.com/free-fitness-consultation.
Thank you for listening to the show. Please subscribe and share with a friend or family member that might enjoy this podcast. And as always, if you feel up for it, I'd greatly appreciate it if you left a rating and review. Thanks again!
This week's topic: I was asked recently to give my thoughts on creatine supplementation, so here they are!
Here is the link to the Examine.com information I referenced: https://www.examine.com/supplements/creatine.
The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful.
If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitdadfitness.
If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site where you can get access to all of my own personal daily workouts for just $5 a month. Go to https://www.fitdadfitness.com/dailyfitdad to learn more and sign up!
This week I am pleased to welcome the first female guest of the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast, Jaime Hansen.
Jaime has launched a really awesome way for fathers to connect with and be involved with their daughters through her company, Alley-Oop. Jaime's app provides dads ideas for challenges, games, and activities that they can do with their daughters to be involved and present in their lives.
Jaime's intent with Alley-Oop is to get dads to realize the major effect their presence has on their daughters livelihood and well-being far into the future, and I am 100-percent in favor of it.
Check out Jaime's work with Alley-Oop at https://alleyoopduos.com/.
This week's Fit Dad Fitness Podcast partner is LetsGetChecked. LetsGetChecked provides the ability for average consumers to do medical-grade testing from the comfort and security of their own home, with their most popular tests being their make hormone tests. Check them out at https://trylgc.com/fitdadfitness and use the code BetterHealth at checkout for 20% off!
Sign up for a 15-minute free fitness consultation with me at https://www.fitdadfitness.com/free-fitness-consultation.
Thank you for listening to the show. Please subscribe and share with a friend or family member that might enjoy this podcast. And as always, if you feel up for it, I'd greatly appreciate it if you left a rating and review. Thanks again!
It's a new Fit Dad Q&A episode for your ears to enjoy this week, and I've got some great questions to answer!
Questions answered this episode:
- How have you kept up your fitness goals during this pandemic?
- My left bicep/arm is weaker and smaller than my right. How do you "catch it up?"
- How long and how many days a week do you workout? I'm wondering if I worked out more if I would see results quicker.
- I seem to have lost all motivation to get in shape. My main goal is to put on muscle. I have been trying all sorts of variations and programs and nothing seems to work.
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This week's topic: How does late-night snacking affect you and your fitness and health goals?
Here is the link to the research I referred to during today's chat: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4425165/
The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful.
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In this pre-Father's Day episode of the show, I am joined by Matt Fox, an Australian-based husband, father, and bodyweight training coach.
Four years ago, Matt ditched the frustrations and mundane-ness of going to the gym in favor of do-anywhere bodyweight training, and he's thrived ever since. Not only is he feeling better and stronger than before, but he's also found new time to spend with his family while inspiring others to do the same.
In this episode, Matt and I discuss what that transition was like, what his results have been, and the myths he hears most often about bodyweight training.
You can find Matt on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mattycfox/, and you can check out Matt's work online at https://bodyweightbuilt.com/.
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This week's topic: Losing weight doesn't have to mean you give up all the foods you love and enjoy.
The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful.
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This week's guest is Justin Campbell, who has worked in the health, fitness, and wellness space for many years and has recently set off on an entrepreneurial venture that takes him even deeper into all things wellness.
In this episode, for the first time, Justin publicly talks about the sexual abuse he experienced as a child, and how he has worked to move past that pain.
We discuss the thoughts he had growing up, the struggles he encountered, and how it affects him now as a husband and father. Justin's hope is that by sharing his story, he can help others find their voice as well.
Check out Justin's work with Three Sages at https://threesageswellness.com/.
Watch the video of this interview on my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/CyfjrUvCq3A. And hit that subscribe button!
This week's Fit Dad Fitness Podcast partner is LetsGetChecked. LetsGetChecked provides the ability for average consumers to do medical-grade testing from the comfort and security of their own home, with their most popular tests being their make hormone tests. Check them out at https://trylgc.com/fitdadfitness and use the code BetterHealth at checkout for 20% off!
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This week's topic: Seek out growth and change by asking "Why not?" rather than waiting for an answer to the question "Why?"
The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful.
If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitdadfitness.
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My guest this week is Justin Murphy of iCoach Nutrition (https://icoachnutrition.com/).
Justin and I cover a lot of ground during our conversation, from his insights into how his nutrition coaching clients are sticking to plan during stay-at-home orders, to how he came to figure out he wanted to be a nutrition coach, the digging into his past and how he set his life straight after an incident that could have easily derailed him.
Of course, we get into family and his own fitness, as you might expect. This is a great conversation, and I'm grateful to have Justin on the show.
Check out Justin's podcast, iCoach Nutrition Radio, at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icoach-nutrition-radio/id1451459928.
Watch the video of this interview at https://youtu.be/oitUB_4dEVw
Follow Justin on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coachjustinmurphy
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This week's topic: I answer some of your questions live Q&A-style on this edition of the Friday Reflex.
The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful.
If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitdadfitness.
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Are entrepreneurs and leaders born or made?
That's the question this week's guest on the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast asks all of his guests on his own show.
Michael Chernow is a business builder and entrepreneur, a husband and a father, and one really fit dude.
He hosts his own podcast, Born or Made, in which he tackles all sorts of topics on building and scaling and growing businesses, which Michael has had plenty of experience doing himself.
In this episode, Michael and I chat about his journey, and how much of a role fitness has played in helping him be at the top of his game as a family man and in business.
Watch the video of this interview at https://youtu.be/chOh2yFPZYY
Follow Michael on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow.
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This week's topic: If it wasn't sustainable, it didn't work.
The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful.
If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitdadfitness.
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What will it be like when gyms and fitness centers open back up in a post-COVID-19 world? How will gym owners and managers implement new policies? What will gym goers responsibilities be to help keep things safe?
My guest this week, Chris Stevenson, spent 20 years owning and operating gyms and now consults with fitness businesses to help them create amazing customer service experiences. Chris brings his years of experience to the show to talk about what he thinks will happen when gyms reopen their doors, and what he sees as the biggest challenges.
Follow Chris on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thechrisstevenson.
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Check out this week's Fit Dad Fitness Podcast partner, LetsGetChecked. LetsGetChecked provides the ability for average consumers to do medical-grade testing from the comfort and security of their own home, with their most popular tests being their make hormone tests. Check them out at https://trylgc.com/fitdadfitness and use the code BetterHealth at checkout for 20% off!
Sign up for a 15-minute free fitness consultation with me at https://www.fitdadfitness.com/free-fitness-consultation.
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This week's topic: As I get ready to enter a cutting phase, I share my thoughts on bulking and cutting in a real and sustainable way.
The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful.
If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitdadfitness.
Download my fully bodyweight, do-anywhere, totally free-to-download workout guide, Work It Out, at https://www.fitdadfitness.com/work-it-out-bodyweight-guide
If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site where you can get access to all of my own personal daily workouts for just $5 a month. Go to https://www.fitdadfitness.com/dailyfitdad to learn more and sign up!
Fit Dad Lincoln Beard joins the show this week to dive into what this historic period in time is like as a fitness coach and trainer, and what it's been like adjusting to life outside of a gym.
I've been drawn to Lincoln and the quality fitness content he produces on his social media for quite some time now, and I really appreciated getting the chance to learn more about Lincoln's background, his journey through fitness, and how he's trying to help others with the content he produces each day.
Of course, we also get into life as a Fit Dad, which Lincoln brings some awesome perspective to as well.
Follow Lincoln on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lincolnxbeard/.
Check out this week's Fit Dad Fitness Podcast partner, LetsGetChecked. LetsGetChecked provides the ability for average consumers to do medical-grade testing from the comfort and security of their own home, with their most popular tests being their make hormone tests. Check them out at https://trylgc.com/fitdadfitness and use the code BetterHealth at checkout for 20% off!
Sign up for a 15-minute free fitness consultation with me at https://www.fitdadfitness.com/free-fitness-consultation.
Check out (and subscribe to) my new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC05uBdyk4apD68VcHjy7mhQ
Visit www.theinvolvedman.com to order your copy of my new book! Also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Thank you for listening to the show. Please subscribe and share with a friend or family member that might enjoy this podcast. And as always, if you feel up for it, I'd greatly appreciate it if you left a rating and review. Thanks again!
This week's topic: Are we having real, honest conversations about our beliefs and the things we say about ourselves and our circumstances?
The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful.
If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitdadfitness.
Download my fully bodyweight, do-anywhere, totally free-to-download workout guide, Work It Out, at https://www.fitdadfitness.com/work-it-out-bodyweight-guide
If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site where you can get access to all of my own personal daily workouts for just $5 a month. Go to https://www.fitdadfitness.com/dailyfitdad to learn more and sign up!