Sweat Out; Happiness In!
320 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 189 ratingsFitness doesn't have to be so elitist and exclusive! We're Jason and Lauren Pak, and together we co-own Achieve Fitness - a fitness facility just outside of Boston in Somerville, MA. What we've found over the last 13 years as fitness professionals is that people will stick to their fitness journeys way better if they actually feel like **they belong**.
So, instead of showing off, or body shaming, or preying on insecurities, the way the fitness industry tends to do, we're going to dive deep into topics in a way that makes you feel like you belong - because you do!
We believe that fitness is for anybody, everybody, and every body!
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Episodes
Ep.10: Our Assessment Protocol, Best 3-Day Split, and How to Find a Mentor!
December 20, 2017 21:40 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode, we cover our assessment protocol for new members and how we’ve modified our process over the years. We also discuss how to put together a 3-day per week training split, and how to go about finding a mentor as a new trainer in the industry! Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
Ep.10: Our Assessment Protocol, Best 3-Day Split, and How to Find a Mentor!
December 20, 2017 21:40 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode, we cover our assessment protocol for new members and how we’ve modified our process over the years. We also discuss how to put together a 3-day per week training split, and how to go about finding a mentor as a new trainer in the industry! Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
Ep.9: Best Rep Range for Hypertrophy, Best Exercises for Abs and a Flat Belly, and Our Top Certification Recommendations for Personal Trainers
December 13, 2017 23:27 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, we cover the exact rep range for hypertrophy (hint: there isn't just one!). We also cover the best exercises to develop a "flat belly", as well as the top four certifications we recommend for personal trainers and fitness coaches. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
Ep.9: Best Rep Range for Hypertrophy, Best Exercises for Abs and a Flat Belly, and Our Top Certification Recommendations for Personal Trainers
December 13, 2017 23:27 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, we cover the exact rep range for hypertrophy (hint: there isn't just one!). We also cover the best exercises to develop a "flat belly", as well as the top four certifications we recommend for personal trainers and fitness coaches. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
Ep.8: Training Around Sciatica, Tips for Building an Instagram Following, and How to Address Flat Feet
December 06, 2017 21:03 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode, we discuss how we'd approach training with low back pain and sciatica. We also cover our recommendations on how to build an Instagram following. Finally, we address some strategies to help strengthen your feet. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
Ep.8: Training Around Sciatica, Tips for Building an Instagram Following, and How to Address Flat Feet
December 06, 2017 21:03 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode, we discuss how we'd approach training with low back pain and sciatica. We also cover our recommendations on how to build an Instagram following. Finally, we address some strategies to help strengthen your feet. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
Ep.7: The StrongFirst Certification, How to Achieve Your First Pull-Up, and Dealing with Running Related Injuries
November 29, 2017 13:12 - 20 minutes - 14.7 MBWhat's Up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss all things StrongFirst related! From the training leading up to it, to the certification itself and the community behind it, we dive deep into why we love the organization and what it stands for. We also talk about the system we use for our members to reach their first pull-up. Finally, we talk about how to manage and deal with running related injuries. Until next time - peace, love, and muscles!
Ep.7: The StrongFirst Certification, How to Achieve Your First Pull-Up, and Dealing with Running Related Injuries
November 29, 2017 13:12 - 20 minutes - 14.7 MBWhat's Up, Achievers?! In this episode, we discuss all things StrongFirst related! From the training leading up to it, to the certification itself and the community behind it, we dive deep into why we love the organization and what it stands for. We also talk about the system we use for our members to reach their first pull-up. Finally, we talk about how to manage and deal with running related injuries. Until next time - peace, love, and muscles!
Ep.6: How to Workout After Sickness, If Kettlebell Swings are Dangerous for Your Back, and Our Dreams for Achieve for the Next Five Years!
November 22, 2017 22:17 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode, Jason and Lauren discuss exactly how they would recommend going about training after an illness - the answer really depends on if you're competing in either Powerlifting or Olympic Weightlifting, or if you're training for general health, fitness, and life. They also address a Tim Ferris podcast with Charles Poliquin, who states that Kettlebell swings are bad for your back. Finally, as they approach their fifth year anniversary, they discuss their hopes and dr...
Ep.6: How to Workout After Sickness, If Kettlebell Swings are Dangerous for Your Back, and Our Dreams for Achieve for the Next Five Years!
November 22, 2017 22:17 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode, Jason and Lauren discuss exactly how they would recommend going about training after an illness - the answer really depends on if you're competing in either Powerlifting or Olympic Weightlifting, or if you're training for general health, fitness, and life. They also address a Tim Ferris podcast with Charles Poliquin, who states that Kettlebell swings are bad for your back. Finally, as they approach their fifth year anniversary, they discuss their hopes and dreams for the next...
Ep.5: How Weight Loss Impacts Your Metabolism, How to Train Your Calves, and Grand Opening Strategies for Gym Owners
November 15, 2017 22:08 - 19 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, Jason and Lauren discuss how weight loss impacts your metabolism as well as thoughts on how to manage this situation. They also cover how to optimally train your calves in the most balanced way possible. Finally, they cover the same strategies to sell memberships they used when opening Achieve Fitness 5 years ago, and what they'd recommend to someone opening a gym for the first time. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
Ep.5: How Weight Loss Impacts Your Metabolism, How to Train Your Calves, and Grand Opening Strategies for Gym Owners
November 15, 2017 22:08 - 19 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, Jason and Lauren discuss how weight loss impacts your metabolism as well as thoughts on how to manage this situation. They also cover how to optimally train your calves in the most balanced way possible. Finally, they cover the same strategies to sell memberships they used when opening Achieve Fitness 5 years ago, and what they'd recommend to someone opening a gym for the first time. Until next time, peace, love, and muscles!
Ep.4: Lower Back Pain During Exercises, Group Exercise Class Recommendations, and How We Started a Successful Business at a Young Age
November 01, 2017 21:54 - 15 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode of Achieving Fitness, Lauren and Jason discuss some training and business questions. They answer how to go about addressing lower back pain during exercises like squats and overhead pressing. They also cover exactly how to know when one should go up in weight on an exercise while in a group class setting. Lastly, they discuss how they started a successful business at a young age! We hope you enjoy the show and until next time - peace, love, and muscles!
Ep.4: Lower Back Pain During Exercises, Group Exercise Class Recommendations, and How We Started a Successful Business at a Young Age
November 01, 2017 21:54 - 15 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode of Achieving Fitness, Lauren and Jason discuss some training and business questions. They answer how to go about addressing lower back pain during exercises like squats and overhead pressing. They also cover exactly how to know when one should go up in weight on an exercise while in a group class setting. Lastly, they discuss how they started a successful business at a young age! We hope you enjoy the show and until next time - peace, love, and muscles! ...
Ep.3: Training Around Bilateral Knee Pain, Workout Considerations During Pregnancy, and Recovery for Optimal Performance
October 23, 2017 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MBIn the third episode of Achieving Fitness, Jason and Lauren take a deep dive into how to train around knee pain, specific workout considerations during each trimester of a pregnancy, and guidelines for active recovery workouts!
Ep.3: Training Around Bilateral Knee Pain, Workout Considerations During Pregnancy, and Recovery for Optimal Performance
October 23, 2017 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MBIn the third episode of Achieving Fitness, Jason and Lauren take a deep dive into how to train around knee pain, specific workout considerations during each trimester of a pregnancy, and guidelines for active recovery workouts!
Ep.2: Difference Between Soreness and Pain, Hamstring Cramping, and Transitioning to be a Fitness Coach
October 17, 2017 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBIn the second episode of Achieving Fitness, Jason and Lauren discuss three key factors that distinguish the difference between pain and soreness, the main cause for hamstring cramping during exercises like glute bridges, and how to transition careers to become a personal trainer/fitness coach!
Ep.2: Difference Between Soreness and Pain, Hamstring Cramping, and Transitioning to be a Fitness Coach
October 17, 2017 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBIn the second episode of Achieving Fitness, Jason and Lauren discuss three key factors that distinguish the difference between pain and soreness, the main cause for hamstring cramping during exercises like glute bridges, and how to transition careers to become a personal trainer/fitness coach!
Ep.1: Fitness Misconceptions, Intermittent Fasting, and Making Your Passion Your Work
October 09, 2017 21:05 - 16 minutes - 12.1 MBIn the first episode of Achieving Fitness, Jason and Lauren discuss why they started the podcast in the first place. They also answer three different types of questions: fitness, nutrition, and business!
Ep.1: Fitness Misconceptions, Intermittent Fasting, and Making Your Passion Your Work
October 09, 2017 21:05 - 16 minutes - 12.1 MBIn the first episode of Achieving Fitness, Jason and Lauren discuss why they started the podcast in the first place. They also answer three different types of questions: fitness, nutrition, and business!