Busy But Fit With Joe Granieri: Recent Episodes
Joe Granieri
This is the #1 podcast to help busy individuals of all professions learn how to make health and fitness a priority in their lifestyle. I will teach you the appropriate steps and easiest strategies to build your dream body while being a successful professional.
Having a passion for something is awesome. Having the ability to become elite in that passion is even more special. But what does it take to actually get there? Hard work, sacrifices, discipline, consistency… That’s exactly what it takes.
Come tune into this episode where I sit down with Alex Vargas “El Toro” who is a professional boxer and has an undefeated record of 11-0. I pick his brain about what it takes to become elite in something he loves doing and how he has truly made health and fitness a staple in his life.
Being obsessed with something is normally viewed as a negative thing. However, it can actually push you past your limits and make you achieve success much quicker. Is there such a thing as becoming TOO obsessive? 100%...so you need to be careful how obsessed you choose to be.
Having a fear that others are judging you is completely NORMAL. But let me tell you that it can absolutely ruin the way you live your life. If you are constantly thinking about how others view you you will be walking on eggshells with every decision you make. Come tune into this episode to learn how to overcome this detrimental fear.
Going through tough times in life is unfortunately going to happen no matter what. The biggest thing is how you react. Going through true adversity can truly change the way you perceive things. On this podcast episode I sat down with my brother-in-law, Glenn Gamza and we chatted about how one day truly changed his life forever. Come learn how he has changed physically and mentally because of it.
Building your dream body can be nerve wracking. It can be confusing. What happens with most people is their failure to stay consistent with everything life throws at them. But you are DIFFERENT. You are ELITE. You will accomplish your DREAM BODY. Come tune into this episode on how to do it..
If you’re struggling to see results in your fitness journey OR you’re just tired of seeing no results for a very long time then come check out this episode. Sometimes you don’t even realize what you are doing is negatively impacting your body. Come check out my 3 main reasons why you may be failing to see progress!
Do you have a VISION for yourself? Expectations for yourself? Do you want to accomplish something specific? Then, guys you need to start being consistent and getting ALIGNED with your goals. The only person that is getting in your way is YOU!
Everybody goes through tough times in their life. Some have more tough times than others, but it really comes down to how we COPE with these tough times that makes such a big difference. Come listen in on my top tips to overcome TOUGH times.
Have you ever felt like there’s seriously just not enough time in the day to focus on yourself. Guys, I’ve been there and it’s really not a fun feeling. BUT there are some easy simple ways to be able to fit exercise into your busy daily routine. Tune in to check them out!
Come take a listen to this inspiring episode and listen to Sal Vittorio's story on how he took a huge chance on himself. Sometimes in life we MUST do this in order to see the proper growth you’ve always dreamt about...
Have you ever walked into a gym aimlessly? Confused on what to do or if what you’re doing is even right. It’s time to build STRUCTURE in your training. This is so vital in order to stay safe and see the results you want to see.
“FAD Diets” have completely taken over the fitness industry in the past few years and it continuously gets worse. Take a listen to this episode if you have struggled with bouncing around from diet to diet and nothing is working LONG TERM! Sustainability is what I’m all about in JGFitness and I want my clients to succeed in the long run. P.S. Thank you guys for all of the support thus far!! 100 episodes is the next mile marker!
Have you ever really FULLY committed to a goal? Fully committed to a process in order to accomplish something you’ve always wanted. Well there’s no better time than now. Stop feeding yourself excuses to look for the “perfect” time. Instead start now and focus!!!
Guys, it is OKAY to fall out of routine. Everybody does from time to time and actually it’s important to do so every now and then so your body and mind can get a full reset. BUT I personally know how tough it is to get back into your routine and this is why I wanted to do this episode. Tune in and listen to my TOP 5 ways to get back into your fitness routine.
Self-motivation the driving force toward your success. If you have none, you will fall short 10 times out of 10. Come tune into this podcast if you feel like you’re lacking a little bit of motivation lately and learn some tips on how to CREATE that self-motivation.
Let’s chat about the honest truth. You are most likely not succeeding on your health and fitness journey because of your lack of COMMITMENT. Not because you're “too busy,” but because you are simply not committed enough. And it takes a special person to look in the mirror and realize that and take ownership to move forward.
Letting go of control can really make a huge difference in being successful. One must understand the IMPORTANCE of letting go of that control in order to grow in other aspects of their life. If they fail to do so, overwhelm will creep up on them and it will be a long tough road ahead. Tune into this episode to learn some tactics on how to properly let go of that control. CONSISTENCY. PATIENCE. RESULTS.
This is a common question I get ALL THE TIME! And it’s a great one. “Joe, how many calories should I be eating on a daily basis?” The answer to that question is not as simple as you’d like it to be, however, in this episode I try to simplify things! Quantity is the most important thing!
Doing things that you are afraid of is VITAL! If you do things in your comfort zone forever you will never reach your true potential. This is exactly why I’ve chosen to challenge myself with ironman training. It pushes me to a level that I never thought was possible. It makes me uncomfortable and it is helping me grow daily. What are you doing to reach your max potential right now?
Have you ever thought about competing in things like bodybuilding or even powerlifting? Come tune into this episode where we ask Jeff about his journey training for a bodybuilding show and how it affected his body and how he has now fully dove into the powerlifting world. It’s all a mental game!
Let’s get real and vulnerable in this episode. I struggle too. Not everything is always EASY. Not every day feels like the best day ever. And I struggle with some things on my fitness journey to this day! You are NOT alone, but it is how you get past it and learn from your mistakes that yield your overall success.
Being in a CALORIE deficit is the most important thing in your weight loss journey. Do not underestimate the power of proper nutrition and how it can completely transform your body. Come listen to how important this is in your fitness journey and get ready to dominate your weight loss journey!
Ever feel like you are not fueling your body properly? Ever feel super tired after your workout or just don’t feel right? This comes down to appropriately fueling your body through these TOP 3 strategies!
What are the TOP 4 ways to stay in alignment with your goals? We dive into these strategies in today's episode. Staying in alignment with your goals over a long period of time can be SUPER hard. But there are ways to get yourself back on track to make sure you stay in alignment with your goals and crush them.What are the TOP 4 ways to stay in alignment with your goals? We dive into these strategies in today's episode. Staying in alignment with your goals over a long period of time can be SUPER hard. But there are ways to get yourself back on track to make sure you stay in alignment with your goals and crush them.
Sometimes through your journey in health and fitness you MUST reset yourself. It’s actually vital to do so. Why? Because without taking a mental and physical break you will fall off. It’s not a matter of “if” it’s really just a matter of “when.” So sometimes it’s better to not push through and to just take a break! Listen to your body and mind sometimes..it knows best!
Being PRESENT in the moment is 100% the most important aspect to success. You can not always live your life thinking about what the future holds. You will drive yourself crazy and actually slow progress down. Instead live in the moment and focus on enjoying every second.
Finding a passion for fitness can seriously change your life for the better. It can create a completely different path for you that you never thought was actually possible. Come listen in to an amazing episode where I’m joined by the legend Michael Illias and how he has completely changed his life through fitness.
Do you find yourself hating change? It’s normal. It’s actually TOO normal. Change is necessary. Change NEEDS to happen in order for you to accomplish the goals you want. The more hatred you have for change the more hatred you will have in your life and that will negatively impact you. Don’t let your emotions get in the way of what’s possible for you!
What are the ACTUAL top 3 reasons why people fail their fitness journey? There are so many things that could lead to your failure BUT understand it’s actually all a part of the process. Failure leads to success. Come tune into this episode and see if you’re currently struggling with any of these!
Do you feel like you lack MOTIVATION in your fitness journey? No matter what you do you feel like you can't be pumped up to put the work in. I’m here to challenge that thought. Maybe motivation ISN’T your #1 problem. Maybe your follow-through is. Without actually executing what you set out for yourself nothing will be accomplished.
Does your partner support you? Do they not understand your fitness goals? We NEED to fix this. And this CAN be fixed. Listen in for some ways to help your partner understand your fitness goals. This might be the most important thing for your overall success and your healthy mindset.
Everyone needs a TRUE mental reset every now and then. It’s actually vital for overall success. But how do we go about doing this? In this episode, I dive into the top five things I do to truly reset myself. Don’t feel bad for doing this. It’s what will keep you going in a positive direction.
Procrastination can EASILY lead you down a dark path. However, the good news is that these effects from procrastination can be avoided. You need to be really honest with yourself and ask yourself am I struggling with this. Do I procrastinate? Own up to it and FIX IT now before it’s too late.
Let's be real here. Do you think you're actually giving it your absolute all? Or do you think there’s things holding you back from giving it 100%. You are not going to achieve what you want to achieve without giving it your absolute all..
Having the ability to understand why you’re not actually starting your fitness journey is super important. Let's dive into some reasons that could be holding you back in getting into a consistent routine. The hardest part is actually STARTING. Once you get going your life will change in all aspects.
Going through failure is actually necessary. Going through bouts of failure is what LEADS to ultimate success and self confidence in all aspects of life ESPECIALLY in your fitness journey!
Having a HEALTHY relationship with food is so vital for a healthy balanced lifestyle. If you are depriving yourself of certain foods or so worried about when and what to eat on a daily basis, that is just not healthy and not sustainable. Here’s my top 5 factors that contribute to your relationship with food.
Building momentum is the KEY factor to a successful fitness journey. You see a fitness journey isn’t a journey that only lasts 3-4 months, but instead a lifetime. Within that lifetime approach you will go in and out of times of momentum. It’s how you DEAL with returning back to momentum that’s super vital for success. Listen to how we approach this inside the Better Body Academy for all of our men!
What is a HEALTHY mindset? Like what does that actually mean? Well this is completely different than just having a positive mindset. If you do not develop a healthy mindset you will always go through ups and downs in your journey throughout your life and that’s exactly what we want to AVOID..
I hear this question over and over again. “How do I build muscle?” There are so many different ways and approaches for the solution to this question, but what it comes down to is a few simple things. Tune into this episode to find out those strategies and to help you crush your fitness journey.
Coming back from a vacation and forcing yourself back into your daily routine is TOUGH. I get it, believe me. However, it’s all a mental mindset. The more you beat yourself up about it the worse you’ll feel. Tune into this podcast to understand how to get back into the flow of things when you get back from a vacation.
This episode was absolutely legendary. Come be inspired by an incredible story. A story where a man absolutely completely changed his life in the course of 16 WEEKS...THAT’S IT!!! Think about being a completely new person in 16 weeks. Listen to how Jakey West turned a bad situation into one that changed his life forever through the power of health and fitness and the Better Body Academy.
Talking negatively about yourself is normal. It’s a part of life unfortunately. However, if it gets to a point where it’s stopping you from being successful in things that are SUPER important to you it’s a real issue. Positive self talk is an absolute must for success on your fitness journey. Mindset is directly linked to this and it’s ALL about perspective. I want you guys to be SUCCESSFUL!
What does “win everyday” mean? That statement means something different for every individual. Your job is to figure out how to do exactly that. It’s all about getting 1% better each and every day!
Are you a busy professional? Or someone who really does struggle with making the time for yourself. This podcast episode deep dives into the reality of ups and downs and how you need to push through those down times. Listen to my story of entrepreneurship and how I am constantly trying to better myself. I hope this gives you inspiration to give it your very best every day regardless of the ups and downs. There is ALWAYS a brighter side!
Do you have self doubt? The fear of not being good enough, or the fear that you will NOT be able to accomplish the things you want to. This is normal. Actually it’s so normal that some of the most successful people in the world struggle with this. Come take a listen to my story on how I’ve personally struggled with this as well and how I overcame it.
In this episode, we deep dive into the real importance of movement and building strength throughout your life. We pick a part of Dr. Joe Beatrice’s brain and we get deep on these concepts. Listen. Learn. Implement. LET's GO!
Inside our community, The Better Body Academy we coach all of our clients with 4 main pillars. TRAINING, NUTRITION, MINDSET, & LIFESTYLE. All of these pillars go hand and hand in having a very successful transformation and really change your life for the better. However, if one of these pillars is missing you are missing out on what’s actually possible for you!
Being a part of a community is the #1 reason our guys inside The Better Body Academy are so successful. Surround yourself with like-minded individuals that are trying to be successful and you will be too. Don’t underestimate the POWER of SUPPORT.
Are you afraid of growth? Are you unsure if you're ready to change? Do you fear failure? These are all common emotions you feel when growth is necessary. Listen to this episode where we really break it down for you and why you might be feeling this way. It’s okay to feel this way. As a matter of fact, it’s normal, but should you give in and not do anything about it? Come find out.
Is HIIT training really worth it for fat loss? Tune into this episode to find out the negatives and positives of this style of training. Learn if it’s suitable for your lifestyle and what you want to accomplish. Stop thinking you need to be beaten up after every workout, that is the WRONG mindset.
Have you ever woken up late and had to rush to work? And when you do this you feel like your whole day is ruined because you got off to a bad start. In this episode I go over my morning routine and how you can implement something along the lines of mine or something even more simple to create consistency with your mornings. Once you create consistency, everything else will fall into place and it will make you produce more results on a daily basis.
This episode fully dives into the primary FUNDAMENTALS to nutrition with an absolute legend Jase Stuart! Tune in for a nice discussion on how we run our program, “The Better Body Academy” and how we approach nutrition as a whole for ourselves and coaching our clients! It’s time to transform your life. No more waiting.
Have you been watching and listening to advice and motivational videos for weeks, months, even years, but you are not seeing any progress? The reason being is because there’s one main issue with what you're currently doing. You are only LISTENING instead of actually taking the ACTION to succeed. Listening is one thing, but if you are not implementing what you're hearing then it’s all for nothing.
“How do I even start?” That’s a question I hear so often about starting a fitness journey. People don’t even know where to begin and to be completely honest it can be viewed as a scary thing to start. But in reality, we need to realize that everybody starts somewhere. Here are my TOP 4 STEPS on how to properly start your fitness journey if you’re feeling stuck. You are not alone in this feeling whatsoever and the best advice I can give is to ask for help so you can learn the proper ways to fit your busy lifestyle.
Understanding the ALL in mentality is super important for your success in your fitness journey and all facets of life. If you give it half effort expect less than half results. Everything you do needs to be 100% in or you will NOT reap the benefits. I explain this to all of my clients that come into my program and I stand by it 100%.
Following your PASSION in life is the only thing that truly matters. Take a quick dive into each of our mindsets and how we’ve developed businesses at a young age. Find what you love to do. Stick with it. Ignore the haters. And make it happen. REGRET should be your #1 worst fear.
Have you ever had a bad experience when hiring a trainer/coach? This happens way more often than you think so you are not alone in this. However, don’t let that one bad experience ruin your potential in your fitness journey. Find that coach that actually cares about his/her clients success and will do everything he/she can to make sure your experience is the best.
Do you truly struggle with understanding how to get in shape while balancing everything life throws at you? You are not alone. And I mean you are NOT alone by any means whatsoever. Every single client I’ve worked with has initially struggled with that. Tune into this episode to hear my top FIVE tips to stay fit with your busy lifestyle.
“Sometimes you think your too busy to fit yourself into your schedule, but all it really comes down to is do you make your health a priority.” - Joe Granieri
Will you let coronavirus 2.0 affect your health once again? Or will you take the action to do the simple necessary steps to stay/get in shape? It is not the time to give up, but rather it is the time to focus more. Whether you are on full lockdown or your gyms are closed let’s dive into some simple strategies how I think you should approach the situation at hand!
You never know what you actually want to do in life until you realize what you do on a daily basis is something you absolutely love and have a real passion for. Personal training/online coaching is EXACTLY that for me.
Take a dive into my life and listen to how I became a personal trainer and why I decided to go down the route of training instead of rehabilitation. You'll also hear exactly what I've done in the past and what I do NOW.
"Passion is what you need to chase. You must feel the power from actually taking the chance to do what excites you every single day" - Joe Granieri
This is the #1 podcast to help busy individuals of all professions learn how to make health and fitness a priority in their lifestyle. I will teach you the appropriate steps and easiest strategies to build your dream body while being a successful professional.