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Cerebral Fit

82 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

The podcast about the mind, fitness & beyond. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

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Episodes

The End of This Road: The Series Finale

November 19, 2020 19:15 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MB

This is it: the last episode of the podcast. Listen up one last time and I’ll catch y’all on another road. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Red Raider Road Race II

October 15, 2020 19:17 - 13 minutes - 5.43 MB

This was recorded after me completing my second Red Raider Road Race with the West Texas Running Club. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Consequences

September 30, 2020 20:27 - 24 minutes - 11.7 MB

Recovering from my first hangover as a 36 year old. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

I’m back??

September 17, 2020 14:07 - 23 minutes - 11.1 MB

I’m stretching while recording a podcast. And I thought it was September 18th. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Heart ❤️

June 21, 2020 00:34 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this episode, I run my first race in the pre-Covid era and express pre and post race. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Musings Before Pizza

April 22, 2020 00:43 - 19 minutes - 9.54 MB

I ordered a pizza and had some time on my hands to podcast. The beauty of time and technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Here Comes the Money

April 14, 2020 15:43 - 28 minutes - 13.6 MB

Took some time to record a podcast while warming up for a Leg Day! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Is it really Saturday though?

April 04, 2020 15:06 - 28 minutes - 13.6 MB

No Saturday morning cartoons for this guy. In this episode, I talk about what I’ve been up to in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico. From handing out meals, online personal training, and battling the mental dangers of Covid-19. Tune in and thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Enter Covid-19

March 21, 2020 21:45 - 17 minutes - 8.56 MB

It’s the first episode of 2020...and in doors avoiding the newest threat to our world. A bit of a understatement, yes? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Is This On?

December 07, 2019 15:01 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

James returns from a two month hiatus and talks about what he did during his time away from the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Red Raider Road Race 5K Aftermath

October 12, 2019 18:38 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Welcome back everybody! I talk about my first official 5K experience, what it meant to me, and what’s next on the 5K horizon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Life after DHS/TSA: One Year Later

September 29, 2019 20:40 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

It’s in the title, you all! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

James x The Headache 🤕

September 21, 2019 13:51 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

I woke up this morning with a wicked headache and decided to record a brief podcast about it (along with my week). Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

And the Spartan Stadion Race...

September 06, 2019 23:12 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

James talks about his entrance into the world of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) by entering himself into the Spartan Stadion Race at Cowboys Stadium in 2020! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Social Media and The Personal Trainer

August 16, 2019 00:53 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Tune in and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

One Year Later

July 16, 2019 10:30 - 21 minutes - 10 MB

It’s the one year anniversary of the Cerebral Fit Podcast and James goes into detail of how much his life has changed since the first episode of this podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Create your own Game

July 05, 2019 10:30 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MB

A short and sweet episode detailing an interview I did with a local college student regarding my career & choices. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Talking Fitness with The Ruiz Tribe!

June 28, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

In a very special episode, I sat town with my immediate family and talked fitness with them!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

James Says Relax

June 21, 2019 10:30 - 15 minutes - 7.26 MB

The title says it all ( : --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

What is This All 4?

June 14, 2019 10:30 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

James does a bit of mindful rant. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Chasing Momentum

June 07, 2019 20:24 - 13 minutes - 6.41 MB

James details his first week of his new summer program & what it has shown him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

I’m the Village

May 31, 2019 11:58 - 20 minutes - 9.37 MB

I talk about what the summer has going for me and just how important personal training can be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Don’t Call It a Comeback

May 17, 2019 10:30 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

Late night recordings detailing my week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

The Mind & Muscle Connection

May 10, 2019 10:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

I got candid about my personal life and how recent events have impacted my performance in the gym. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Podcasting In Bed 🛌

May 04, 2019 00:40 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

I podcast in bed. It’s worth a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

April Madness Reigns

April 12, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB

It was a hell of a week in Lubbock, Texas and I talk about how to bounce back from all those tasty indulgences (and why it's okay) from Final Four parties and so on. Also! -Book Review -Birthdays -Networking  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

The Art of LISTENING 101

April 05, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MB

Listen and find out.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

The Mental State of You

March 29, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

New Format. New Approach. Same Game. Let's Go!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Independent Contractor 101

March 18, 2019 18:45 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MB

In this episode, I talk about my other job, Favor deliveries, and how I navigate it with my personal training career along with the importance of tipping 👍🏽 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

James Turns Into a Laboratory Rat 🐀

March 07, 2019 21:39 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

I ventured into the Texas Tech Kinesiology & Sports Management Department and became a lab rat for a study. Tune in for why I did and what happened 😏 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Battling Instant Gratification 101

February 26, 2019 16:35 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

I talk about the battles with “instant gratification” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Shocks & Surprises

February 22, 2019 16:24 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

It’s been a week 💪🏽 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

“Aut inveniam viam aut faciam”

February 18, 2019 21:27 - 12 minutes - 5.93 MB

I open my week with a bit of venting, ranting, and a direction of what’s to come. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Promotion 101

February 14, 2019 14:47 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

I drink coffee & I talk about things. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Don’t Forget the Work

February 12, 2019 17:31 - 19 minutes - 9.3 MB

Detailing a chance conversation I had the night before about hustling & work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Cheat Meal(s) Overdrive

February 11, 2019 22:31 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MB

I briefly discuss the pros & cons of indulging a wee bit into cheat meals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Insights into Competition

February 08, 2019 19:58 - 18 minutes - 8.88 MB

Competition. I talk about it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Kitchen Talk 101

February 07, 2019 21:35 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

I’m in the kitchen baking some good & talking micronutrients, diets, and all my food intake as of late. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Stretching/Podcasting 101

February 05, 2019 14:42 - 12 minutes - 5.89 MB

I’m stretching while podcasting. Multi-tasking at its finest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Easy Like Saturday Morning

February 02, 2019 15:39 - 20 minutes - 10 MB

I woke up and felt like recording a podcast episode. Randomness ensues! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Advanced Gym Etiquette 101

January 31, 2019 16:07 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

It’s in the title, y’all!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Stick 2 Your Guns 💪🏽

January 26, 2019 18:57 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

A brief episode on detailing the tone of my week and the importance of choosing (and dismissing) the opportunities that will come your way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

The Ramblings of Mad Men-Part Three

January 20, 2019 17:39 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

In part three, we end our conversation by talking about the "Social Media Self" and it's broad effect in the growing artificial world we live in.  We are also visited by a mouse in the cupboard which Terrence tries to find.  We also make our AFC/NFC Championship predictions along with our Super Bowl picks? Tune in to see who we got going to the big game! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

The Ramblings of Mad Men-Part Two

January 17, 2019 14:01 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB

In part two, Terrence and myself dive more into the use of marijuana & CBD oil, but also discuss his love for MMA and my growing love & interest for it as well. From Rousey, Lesnar, Jon Jones, and even religion, we dive into the world of MMA!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

The Ramblings of Mad Men: Part One

January 14, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

On this first of three parts, me and special guest, Terrence Spain, discuss the usage of CBD oil & marijuana in sports & life general. You don't want to miss this episode!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Mental Games

January 03, 2019 20:32 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

I'm cranky and I recorded a podcast episode cause of it. I'll let figure out why I'm cranky.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

The Ruiz Men Talk Fitness!

December 27, 2018 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Last Podcast Episode of 2018!! For the first time on the Cerebral Fit Podcast, I interviewed my first guest-my father! The man (James G. Ruiz) who introduced me to fitness & one part of the biggest influences in my life sat down with me & we talked about his journey into fitness and what it has done for him! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

4 Things to Look for in a Personal Trainer

December 20, 2018 14:48 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

It's that time of the year when gyms fill up with new members & new missions to better their health! But what about personal training? Who should you hire and what should you be looking for? I answer those questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

You vs. You

December 12, 2018 04:56 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

In this episode, I talk about my battles with writers block, podcast block, and the battles of being an introvert in the fitness world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

Gym Etiquette 101 (Explicit)

December 07, 2018 21:36 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

It was a doozy at the gym this morning and it was time to address some pet peeves of mine when it comes to etiquette. The "Doctor of Gymanomics" is here to help. I'll send that check in the mail, Cena. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cerebralfitpodcast/support

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