Better Daily Podcast
326 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin host Alex VanHouten - Personal Trainer of 18 years and owner/founder of The Betterment Co. to start making real progress toward your Better Self! Anyone can be Better, but no one can do it for you! See episodes 1-300 for the Better Daily Shortcast. LIVE, immediately applicable coaching messages with a practical and uplifting message to support your personal journey toward BETTER. It’s just 1%. You got this!
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S1 E25 - HIIT Training
November 12, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBFlex Friday Not everyone should be trying to incorporate "high intensity interval training". Let's talk about what it is and how to use it in your program best! Video version: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/2489 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSIC...
S1 E24 - BUSY
November 11, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBWord Thursday We can do better than "Busy". Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM - combining the positive atmosphere, nutrition resources, and workout programs of The Betterment Company with regular community chall...
S1 E23 - Becoming Harder To Kill
November 10, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBWildcard Wednesday 15 Ways To Make Yourself Harder To Kill. Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM - combining the positive atmosphere, nutrition resources, and workout programs of The Betterment Company with regula...
S1 E22 - Simple, Quick, Healthy LUNCHES
November 09, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBNutrition Tip Tuesday Dive into the importance and structure of practical and easy LUNCHES -- according to science! Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM - combining the positive atmosphere, nutrition resources, and...
S1 E21 - Turn Up The Heat
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBMindset Monday Turn up the heat as your host Alex VanHouten explains what you have in common with the BURNING BUSH Moses encountered from Exodus 3. Here's a hint -- you ARE on fire, even if you don't know it. Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL ...
S1 E20 - Joint Pain? Train Your Soleus Muscle!
November 05, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBFlex Friday Join Coach Alex to reduce joint pain and fasciitis by building your soleus muscle! It only takes a few minutes per week! Find the video version here: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/30 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPI...
S1 E19 - HABITS
November 04, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBWord Thursday "Habits" Like long hugs..writing..cardio.. What are they and how we can make the most of them? Atomic Habits - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593189647/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0593189647&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=d47615510f5bbf8380edd99d9ec9b3a7 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS a...
S1 E18 - Integrity: Why We Don't 75 Hard
November 03, 2021 11:05 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWildcard Wednesday Why Coach Alex doesn't like the 75 hard challenge. Let's talk about "integrity" in health and fitness. Register for the next faithful40 challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH ...
S1 E17 - Are Artificial Sweeteners OK??
November 02, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBNutrition Tip Tuesday We know that sugar, in general, is best minimized in your diet to support your personal betterment. But is it ok to just replace it with artificial and natural sweeteners?? Let's explore! Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRI...
S1 E16 - Be Salty
November 01, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBMindset Monday "You are the salt of the earth" - Jesus What does it mean to "Be salty"? Excited, passionate, vigorous...full. of. life. Let's talk about it! Register for the next faithful40 challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR ...
S1 E15 - Move Better: DB Upper Body Circuit
October 29, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBFlex Friday Upper Body Dumbbell Circuit Hand-Release Push Up | DB Bent Over DB Row | DB Shoulder Press | DB Hammer Curl | DB Tricep Extension 3-5 Sets 10-20 Reps each! Host Alex VanHouten puts 16 years of personal training experience to work for you by coaching the SPLIT SQUAT movement. Catch the exclusive video version here: Exclusive Video https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/81 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout ...
S1 E14 - JOY
October 28, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBWord Thursday How can we get more joy? Host, Alex VanHouten explores the meaning of Joy and how we can experience more of it! Join the next Faithful40 Challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rath...
S1 E13 - Your BETTER Genes
October 27, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWildcard Wednesday! Did you know that your genetic makeup has BETTER locked inside of it? It's science. The scientific field of epigenetics can teach us how to play a better game with the hand we've been dealt! Let Alex VanHouten make this confusing and exciting reality practical to your journey! Join the next Faithful40 Challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscripti...
S1 E12 - Post Workout Gummies??
October 26, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBNutrition Tip Tuesday! Should you eat gummy bears after your weight training sessions for better results? Coach Alex breaks down the science! The answer will surprise you! Join the next Faithful40 Challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FO...
S1 E11 - Take On Your Week!
October 25, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MBMindset Monday Get a better mindset in 1 minute by changing your posture! Join the next Faithful40 Challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 JBP 12 Rules for Life - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0839HKC44/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0839HKC44&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=c6be2fcf12b889b673083c1c94d9e35b Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Bette...
S1 E10 - Move Better: SPLIT SQUAT
October 22, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBFlex Friday Split Squat Strengthen hips, knees, ankles, and balance while building strength and muscle in your quads, glutes, hamstrings, adductors, calves, and core! Host Alex VanHouten puts 16 years of personal training experience to work for you by coaching the SPLIT SQUAT movement. Catch the exclusive video version here: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/18 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your...
S1 E9 - UNITY
October 21, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBWord Thursday UNITY "To ban together under a commonly held, often sacred, belief" The world needs more of this -- But how?? Host Alex VanHouten explores the UNITY inherent in the Better Daily community on an authentic journey toward 1% Better. Daily. Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time ...
S1 E8 - Heroes Don't "Diet". NEITHER SHOULD YOU!
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBWildcard Wednesday Are you looking for temporary change or permanent changes? Do you want to change how you look or HOW YOU ARE? Join host Alex VanHouten for an enlightening and inspiring look at what the "Hero's Journey" has to do with you efforts to become 1% Better Daily. Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims ...
S1 E7 - Probiotic Microbiomes!
October 19, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBNutrition Tip Tuesday! Are you taking a probiotic? Do you need to be taking one? Coach Alex explains the microbiome and makes a recommendation about probiotics! Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription Reinforcing the good guys - S. Boullardii - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P1199M1/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07P1199M1&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=1...
S1 E6 - Embrace "The Suck"
October 18, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBMindset Monday! Are you in the "noob phase" of something? Or is it just a plain old rough day? Coach Alex unpacks a mindset common in military circles that will challenge the sterner stuff inside of you! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription “Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH...
S1 E5 - How To Do A Pull Up
October 15, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBFlex Friday! Let's learn how to do a proper pull-up together no matter where you're starting! (Find the video version of this podcast here) https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/28 Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription “Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAI...
S1 E4 - STRENGTH
October 14, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBWord Thursday! Let's explore the word "Strength" In this episode: Boaz, Samson, and deadlifts in the same discussion? What can we say about STRENGTH? Catch the full Boaz bible study here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boaz-strength/id1498095946?i=1000530296480 Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription “Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your ...
S1 E3 - Weight Loss Pro Tips
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWildcard Wednesday! There is so much to know about weight loss -- and much of what we think we know is wrong! In this episode: We dive into the wide and difficult world of weight loss with a past episode of Defining Dad Bod. Need more weight loss education and resources? Joining the Better Daily today! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription “Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make you...
S1 E2 - Fasting 101
October 12, 2021 11:05 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBTip Tuesday! Frequently asked questions about fasting In this episode: Fasting is a thing in the fitness community but there is so much confusion around why and how to do it. Let's field some questions from our Betterment Community. Catch the full Fasting 101 episode from Coach Alex here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-e38-fasting-101-5-things-you-need-to-know-to-get-started/id1303273193?i=1000514716458 Learn more about joining the Better Daily Family: https://betterdaily.live...
S1 E1 - 1 % Better Intentions | Mind
October 08, 2021 13:29 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBMindset Monday! Intentionality with your 1% In this episode: Did you know 99% of your brain is outside of your control? Let's explore a simple way to get the most out the 1% of you that is available to you! Learn more about joining the Better Daily Family: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription “Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND S...
S1 E1 - 1 % Better Intentions
October 08, 2021 13:29 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBMindset Monday! Intentionality with your 1% In this episode: Did you know 99% of your brain is outside of your control? Let's explore a simple way to get the most out the 1% of you that is available to you! This is podcast episode is property of The Betterment Co. and copyright 2020 and is accessible to the public thanks to Better Daily Premium members in the Better Daily App. Become a premium subscriber and support this work! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/paywall Join Better Da...