Defining Dad Bod
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsCoach Alex VanHouten is the owner and founder of two health and fitness companies -- The Betterment Company and Defining Dad Bod and he brings 15 years of fitness industry experience to this epic podcast EVERY WEEK!
Through "Defining Dad Bod" Coach Alex helps moms and dads with cutting edge nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle change designed optimize their bioindividuality and help them show up better for themselves and their families. He hosts THIS podcast to cut through the confusion of the health and fitness industry weekly!
Every episode will help you build a stronger self, family, and community through healthy nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle change! Subscribe for a new episode every Sunday!
Recently, the show's primary sponsor - "The Betterment Company" - has launched a new mobile app called 'Better Daily"! Join us at definingdadbod.com/betterdaily for a low-cost community that equips and inspires everyday people to do extraordinary things by working to become 1% Better. Single. Day!
Coach Alex lives in Greenbrier Arkansas with his wife Christin and his two sons Gabriel and Bennett.
To catch the latest from Coach Alex - check out his new "Better Daily" podcast here-
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Episodes
S3 E1 - 9 Exciting Things To Expect in Season 3 of Defining Dad Bod
July 07, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThis season will be our best yet! Powerful things coming your way! More Gabriel More Series' And -- sponsored TRANSFORMATIONS?? TRUFIT Mastermind definingdadbod.com/trufit Save $25 on The JUMPSTART definingdadbod.com/shop/jumpstart (Checkout code: INSTAJULY2020) Support Defining Dad Bod definingdadbod.com/donate Join The Inner Circle! definingdadbod.com/innercircle
150 - Ditching "FALSE FITNESS" - Season FINALE
June 20, 2020 23:15 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBFalse Fitness. So much money is spent on exercise programs, nutritional meal plans, and dieting books EVERY YEAR. Literally billions. Why are we getting LESS healthy, MORE fat, and INCREASINGLY confused about how to improve our energy, body fat, strength, and well-being? False Fitness is the FADS, the common misconceptions, the stuff we keep buying and trying with little to no success. In this episode, we summarize and recap the TRUFIT Series. 10 hours of well-researched material and...
149 - BOOST YOUR TESTOSTERONE - Naturally
June 12, 2020 23:50 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBTestosterone is paramount for mood, body composition, and energy level results in men. Coach Alex talks through the evidence-based ways that you can BOOST yours NATURALLY! Cited https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-ways-to-boost-testosterone definingdadbod.com/hormones Mentioned Join The Inner Circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Make A Donation Definingdadbod.com/donate Jumpstart your journey! definingdadbod.com/shop/jumpstart
148 - How Exercise Makes You 1% Better. Daily.
June 07, 2020 02:10 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MBBecoming 1% better every day is tough. Especially when life keeps happening to you. Why are we so gung-ho about exercise? It’s one of the few tried and true ways you can instantly become the kind of person who makes life happen. Mentioned Join The Inner Circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Make A Donation Definingdadbod.com/donate Jumpstart your journey! definingdadbod.com/shop/jumpstart
147 - Should You Do The "Mediterranean Diet" ? LIVE From the Inner Circle
May 31, 2020 01:25 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBEvery month, coach Alex goes live in the inner circle of Defining Dad Bod to field the questions of our online community. Last month's burning questions were good enough to warrant their own show! We explore the Mediterranean diet - fitness after 40 - AND the impact of nutrition and exercise on hormones! Get excited! Mentioned Join The Inner Circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Jumpstart your journey! definingdadbod.com/shop/jumpstart
146 - If It Meets Your Macros
May 23, 2020 23:10 - 34 minutes - 32 MBI don’t talk about “energy balance” often (see definingdadbod.com/beyondcalories for more on why), but when I do - I help clients create a personalized macronutrient profile instead. Counting calories is not as powerful as quantifying your carbs, fats, and proteins in terms of grams. Frankly, this show will not be nearly as helpful as it could be if you haven’t already caught the last few episodes of the Trufit series (listed below). AND if you don’t like math — grab a Jumpstart. I’ll d...
145 - Managing Health And Medications - With Dr. Nick Sotelo
May 17, 2020 01:15 - 52 minutes - 48 MBDr. Nick Sotelo from The Upgraded Life joins us to talk through the foundational lifestyle factors that can outperform psychotropic medications — long story short: understanding your prescription and communicating with your Doctor is essential to the long-term health and fitness of you and your loved ones! Along the way we dive into the problematic way children are categorized in schools AND Coach Alex reveals a bit about his struggles in childhood. Don’t miss this one! Mentioned The Up...
144 - 4 Things You Need To Know To STOP "Emotional Eating"
May 10, 2020 01:05 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBMy clients often tell me that “emotional eating” is a big obstacle in the way of their health and fitness goals. They know its a problem for them…but they don’t know how to STOP! Let’s talk through the 4 things YOU need to know to make some headway: 1) You’ve Been Doing It Since You Were LITTLE 2) Even Fit People Do It 3) You (Should) Can Learn More About Your Emotion 4) There are many skills worth developing to enhance your emotional experience while improving your physical health! (...
143 - TRUFIT 2020 Long Term Health and Fitness Part 10 (PROTEIN)
May 02, 2020 23:50 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBAs we wrap up the TRUFIT series we are finishing our trek through the three macro nutrients. We've covered CARBS We've covered FATS Now my personal favorite - PROTEIN! Learn why it matters, how much you should eat, and why its the most important macro nutrient in your long-term health and fitness! Start your jump start - definingdadbod.com/shop/jumpstart Join the inner circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Support Our Work! definingdadbod.com/donate The rest of the trufit series - de...
142 - Everything They Told Us About Weight Loss Is Wrong - Dr. Tro
April 25, 2020 20:08 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThis one was powerful. From a quick bash of purchased influencers to a discussion about appetite management, my interview with Dr. Tro Kalayjian of the Low Carb MD Podcast was as entertaining as it was enlightening. I hope you find it valuable! Education Dr. Tro is a board-certified Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine Physician. Dr. Tro received his medical degree from Touro Medical College and completed his Internal Medicine Residency in the Yale New Haven Health System at Greenwich ...
141 - Beating Coronavirus - The Long-Term Plan No One Is Talking About
April 18, 2020 23:40 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBI’m sure you’re sick of hearing about Coronavirus - Well, sorry - not sorry In all of the reports and interviews and articles - I haven’t heard a long-term plan that empowers individuals to make a difference! Social distancing, vaccines, economic stimulus — these don’t deal with the core issue. How well equipped are we to fight off fatal infections? Short answer? Not as well as we could be. But the good news is there are many things we can do about it to improve ourselves and our co...
140 - Your Amazing Microbiome with Dr. Bruce Cooper
April 12, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBThe human microbiome is an amazing thing. New research is being published daily about how the trillions of cells in and around us help us to Regulate mood Digest food Get consistent rest And fight off infections In this conversation, get ready to think of yourself beyond just your body — you are a whole environment! Connect with Bruce Cooper Health Solutions - http://cooperhealthsolutions.com/ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coop1994 Cited Chubby Mice Studies - https://w...
139 - Intermittent Fasting With Cynthia Thurlow
April 05, 2020 11:45 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBWhat should you know about Intermittent Fasting? Cynthia Thurlow is a sought after entrepreneur, nurse practitioner, 2x TEDx speaker, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert; host of Everyday Wellness Podcast and co-author of Primal Eating Immune system and COVID 19? Fasting and exercise? What about kiddos? Autophagy? Get excited as we dive into all of it! It was an amazing conversation with so much value — check out her resources below! Connect with Cynthia Thurlow TEDx Talk - Inte...
138 - Fitness Is A RIGHT - David Amerland from DAREBEE
March 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIs Fitness a RIGHT? Or is it a priviledge? I caught up with David Amerland author, engineer, and brand ambassador of the global non-profit — DAREBEE - who is working hard to democratize the tools needed for everyday people to pursue their true selves through exercise and nutrition practice. We answered many questions in this episode like: How to remove your barriers to exercising more regularly. The difference between PROGRAMS and COACHING AND - how to access the best in yourself on you...
137 - Making The Most Out Of Quarantine - #Faithful40
March 22, 2020 11:50 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBGiven the things going on around us that we can't control, I think it's appropriate to double-down on the things we can. Thus I will host here in the inner circle the #Faithful40 Challenge. Its free - just a powerful community exercise for those who want to participate. 40 days of faithful discipline to our health, fitness, and wellbeing. Here's how to participate: EVERY MORNING FROM 3/23--5/2 ITAG YOU IN A THREAD HERE LABELED #FAITHFUL40 AND YOU WILL COMMENT: 1. Your workout plan f...
136 - TRUFIT 2020 Long Term Health and Fitness Part 9b (FATS!)
March 13, 2020 23:10 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBContinuing our TRUFIT SERIES (We’re almost finished!) The most FEARED macronutrient – FATS! In this show, we continue our conversation on fats! We’ll tackle the metabolic processes that help us burn fat as a fuel source AND we’ll talk a bit about the role of fats in the production of restorative cholesterol molecules and HORMONES! Get excited! In case you missed it, this is 2/2. Last episode - the science of fats – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macronut...
135 - TRUFIT 2020 Long Term Health and Fitness Part 9a (FATS!)
March 08, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBContinuing our TRUFIT SERIES (We’re almost finished!) The most FEARED macronutrient – FATS! In this show, we dive into the science of fats and lipids! First, the science of fats – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macro nutrients – Carbs and Proteins AND why that makes them SPECIAL. Then we’ll talk through why the STRUCTURE of fats you’re eating can lend themselves to HELPING or HINDERING your long term health and fitness goals. Lastly we’ll talk through the u...
134 - What "Defining Dad Bod" Has Done For Me - With John Barbee
March 01, 2020 00:45 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWe recently go to catch up with inner circle member John Barbee to talk about his health and fitness transformation from the normative "Dad Bod" to a transformed father of twins! Powerful and practical conversation from meal planning to exercise science! Join us in the inner circle! definingdadbod.com/innercircle Become a Patron! patreon.com/definingdadbod
133 - TRUFIT 2020 Long Term Health And Fitness Part 8b (CARBS!)
February 23, 2020 00:15 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBContinuing the Trufit Series - let's dive further into the most contentious macronutrient – CARBS! Here in the second part of the CARBS episode. We’ll center on WHY CARBS GET A BAD RAP? Also let’s talk through what we can do to intelligent use carbs in our long term health and fitness journey. You want to eat some carbs? Let’s earn them :) Mentioned The Chocolate Milk Problem Definingdadbod.com/blog/117 Insulin Definingdadbod.com/blog/30 Cortisol Definingdadbod.com/blog/40 C...
132 - TRUFIT 2020: Long Term Health and Fitness Part 8a (CARBS!)
February 16, 2020 00:40 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThe most contentious macronutrient – CARBS! In this show, we dive into the science of carbohydrates! First, the science of carbohydrates – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macro nutrients – Fats and Proteins. Then we’ll talk through “metabolic flexibility” as it relates to how your body chooses between fats and carbohydrates for fuel. Lastly we’ll talk through the effects that carbs have on your body from energy production to digestion and gut flora! Then, next...
131 - TRUFIT 2020: Long Term Health and Fitness Part 7 (Taking Care of YOU)
February 09, 2020 00:55 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBCoach Alex talks about how he’s dealt with his recent health issues to help YOU navigate the process WELL if/when you find yourself in need of taking action on your own behalf! Originally, this episode wasn’t in the plan for the TRUFIT series - but in LONG TERM health and fitness goals, we will face issues that require us to change course - even if only for a time! If you found this episode helpful - Drop a raving REVIEW SUBSCRIBE to the show And SHARE OUT to friends/family that you th...
130 - Nutrition Tips For Households With Kiddos Under 5 - LIVE Q&A
February 02, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBEver wonder why you taste metal after a hard cardio session? What about what preworkout protein bar is best? How about nutrition tips while parenting multiple children under age 5? Well this year, Coach Alex is going LIVE in the Inner Circle the last saturday of every month at 10am CST. Join the group to get YOUR questions answered! Join The Inner Circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Hormone Series definingdadbod.com/hormones Beyond Calories definingdadbod.com/beyondcalories TRUFIT...
129 - How Does FATHERHOOD Change YOUR BODY and MIND?
January 26, 2020 00:15 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, we’ll cover the new research that reveals how having children changes DADS BODY! We’ve hit this topic here before (episode 1 - 61 - 97) but new research is coming out and MANY GUYS STILL HAVEN'T HEARD ANY OF THIS BEFORE! Cortisol Testosterone Prolactin AND Oxytocin After kiddos, DAD, you’ll never be the same. But your NEW BODY can stand for something more than DAD BOD Your kiddos already believe you’re a hero. Let’s get you looking like one! Want some help making w...
128 - TRUFIT 2020: Long Term Health and Fitness Part 6 (Weight Loss Pro Tips)
January 19, 2020 02:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, we’ll cover pro tips that will help you start your journey well. 1) Injury prevention 2) Food journaling 3) Reasons (good reasons) you’re not losing weight - AND MORE! It is not only a powerful plot device in modern and ancient stories. In Part 7 we’ll talk through CARBOHYDRATES and their role in your health and fitness journey. HINT* You don’t need to cut them out forever. The gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad ...
127 - TRUFIT 2020: Long Term Health and Fitness Part 5 (The Hero's Journey)
January 12, 2020 00:50 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, we’ll cover the hero's journey. It is not only a powerful plot device in modern and ancient stories. It's a deeply representative part of the renewing process of psychology and biology on our life goals and experience. Losing weight, gaining muscle, improving physical health...what, really, is the point? And how can you stay motivated to continue doing what you know is good for you? Listen in as Coach Alex VanHouten sheds light on the matter! In Part 6 next week, we’ll...
126 - TRUFIT 2020 : Long Term Health and Fitness Part 4 (Epigenetics)
January 05, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThe gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that? The health and fitness world is filled with 4-week FADS ; 8-week programs; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth changing about you is short-term. In fact, that’s not how biology works, anyway. Anything ...
125 - TRUFIT 2020 : Long Term Health And Fitness Part 3 (Fat Loss)
December 29, 2019 00:20 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBLet’s create sustainable changes that will stick with you so that next year, 2021, you’re getting to grow further instead of spinning your wheels or backsliding. In this episode, we’ll cover the differences between short term and long term body composition change. Are you losing fat to “show well” in the next couple of weeks? Or are you trying to decrease body fat in a way that will keep it off for good? An important thing to decide because you may be wanting both in 2020 — but the method...
124 - TRUFIT 2020 : Long Term Health And Fitness Part 2 (Training Phases)
December 22, 2019 00:55 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThe gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that? The health and fitness world is filled with 4 week FADS ; 8 week programs ; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth changing about you is short-term. In fact, that’s not how biology works, anyway. Anything...
123 - TRUFIT 2020: Achieving Long-Term Health And Fitness Part 1
December 15, 2019 00:55 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that? The health and fitness world is filled with 4 week FADS ; 8 week programs ; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth changing about you is short-term. In fact, that’s not how biology works, anyway. Anything...
122 - Holiday Nutrition Tips, Positive Psychology, and Health Coaching - Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum
December 08, 2019 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBDo you see yourself as the CEO of your own health and fitness? Well, like it or not, YOU ARE. In this talk with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum Coach Alex gets a chance to pick the brain of over 50 years of psychological and functional medicine experience with regard to a positive relationship with food -- the tenants of positive psychology -- and the future of the healthcare industry in HEALTH COACHING. About our Guest - Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum is passionate about transforming healthcare by training...
121 - GAINZ In The Bedroom - Sexual Health For Men With Dr. Judson Brandeis
November 30, 2019 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThe Gain Train meets The Love Boat in this episode! In honor of No Shave November (Prostate Cancer awareness month!) jump into the conversation that Men want to (need to) hear but don't ask. About Our Guest: Dr. Judson Brandeis Dr. Judson Brandeis is a Board-Certified Urologist with expertise in Sexual Medicine for Men. He is the Director of Clinical Excellence for GAINSWave and created their online Male Sexual Medicine Curriculum. Dr. Brandeis is also the Lead Instructor for the in-person ...
120 - What You Need To Know About Health And Fitness HELL
November 24, 2019 18:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat is your HELL? It's the place you don't want to go. It's everything bad and nothing good. And in the health and fitness world its the reality that COULD manifest - that WILL manifest - for you in the relatively near future if you let your bad nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise habits get the better of you. My clients who've powerfully changed their lives through great training programs all had one thing in common -- they knew what their HELL looked like and were sufficiently motivated...
119 - Carry Your Cross: The Truth About My Ehlers Danlos
November 17, 2019 00:10 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn case one would mistake my running with a shirt off as vain or arrogant… The sun on my skin, the wind whipping around my body – the fire of the eyes of God…breath from his nostrils. In the heat of the summer with sweat dripping on the pavement every step…one foot in front of the other – forward into the heavy, stifling haze – humid and thick. I bear my cross forward for all to see. They don’t see the weight on my shoulders, but I know it’s there. Let them who have ears to hear, hea...
118 - Earn It. A Veteran's Day Message From Alex VanHouten
November 11, 2019 19:42 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBEvery year on this day and memorial day, I go for a run, rain or shine, in the old pair of camo pants that I was issued 13 years ago in my JROTC class. They are torn and faded and definitely not acceptable as a BDU anymore. Many of my family members and friends have served both here and abroad and the action is the most sacred salute I can offer. With #ehlersdanlos, running is very difficult for me but a skill that I am committed to maintaining as long as possible. To be able to run TOWARD...
117 - Coach Al Tackles SUGAR
November 04, 2019 00:40 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBJust in time for the holidays. What's the deal with sugar? I’ve tackled sugar a number of times in my career arguing that it is even more important to count than calories if you care to make positive, powerful changes in your own health and fitness. I’ve also learned some things over the past few years that are worth revisiting this topic and adding to the forum. Let’s get smart about it! Original article with citations: definingdadbod.com/blog/117 Support the Show (Monthly) Patreon....
116 - Top Trainers Tell All - What The Fitness Industry Doesn't Want You To Hear
October 25, 2019 18:51 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBEver wonder what the experts in the health and fitness industry think about some of the shenanigans that you’re noticing? Sure some jokers are contributing to the problems in a big way. But there is an underground of highly educated, extremely passionate, and dedicated professionals who - despite the hype - have not been swayed by the ebbs and flows of fads, gimmicks, and snake-oily supplement practices. They are the ones who stick to the science, listen closely to each individual client...
115 - Stop Exercising. Start Training.
October 20, 2019 23:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBExercise is a great habit. But it will only bring you limited results. In this episode, we talk through an important distinction - Training vs. Exercising. We will outline "General Adaptation Syndrome" and how a real 16 week program should be structured to get you the most bang for your buck each hour you follow your program. I let's make the best use of your time and energy! Program Sample definingdadbod.com/trainingsample Support the Show (Monthly) Patreon.com/definingdadbod Sup...
114 - Metabolism, Training, and Dad Jokes - Coach Al Brings "Dad Bod" International
October 13, 2019 23:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBA recent one-week trip to the Dominican Republic for a consulting job ended up being profoundly related to the tenants of Defining Dad Bod. Metabolic adaptation and practice is the same cross-culturally. Dad jokes also happen to be a cross-cultural phenomenon. Who knew? On a serious note, these are my less-than-formal but still related to health and fitness takeaways from over 30 hours of time spent in performance clinics, crossfit boxes, running trails, and speaking with doctors, traine...
113 - Curing Metabolic Disorders For Good - with Dr. Kent Sasse
October 06, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBDr. Sasse is a national expert in the field of minimally-invasive metabolic surgery and in this episode, we get to have an honest conversation about both the state of increasing metabolic disorders in the western world that seem to be beyond the help of exercise and nutrition interventions AND what might be done to impact the lives of hundreds of thousands who find themselves with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis or on the road to it. This conversation hit particularly close to home because of a ...
112 - The Great Obesity Gene Study You Never Heard About
September 30, 2019 17:59 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBAs a trainer working with real people daily for almost 14 years, you learn things that research hasn’t quite parsed out yet. One of these things is that some types of cardiovascular exercise seemed to help clients lose fat faster than others…even aside from caloric expenditure. I never knew why, but my clients that made a regular habit of running, walking, hiking, and jogging did better with their body composition goals than those who cycled, swam, or danced. We still don’t know the who...
111 - Old School. New Results. With Yegor Adamovich
September 21, 2019 23:05 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn this episode of Defining Dad Bod go back to the fundamentals and basics of weight training to challenge your body in new and exciting ways. Are you having trouble getting started or sticking to your weight training program? What about a need to simplify while pushing your limits? After this conversation with Yegor Adamovich (the Soviet Samurai) don't be surprised if you walk away from your workouts spent and accomplished. The magic of training is in periodization. But there's no magi...
110 - Foam Rolling For Your Fitness
September 15, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBMost people are familiar with foam rollers, but do they really help? Debates exist around whether we should foam roll before, after or even in place of certain workout routines. Increased blood flow, IT band pain, or even enhanced recovery are some of the claims... Are we giving this training tool too much credit? Let’s talk through the research and caveats! —- Connect with Our Tribe More information: definingdadbod.com/innercircle Ready to Start YOUR TRANSFORMATION? Apply for a fr...
109 - 60lbs. in 8 months with Jessie McCall
September 09, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBI talk alot on this show about the challenges that Dads face in their pursuit of health and fitness - let’s talk about Mom! Jessie McCall’s 60lbs transformation over the last 8 months is a powerful one for a few reasons. 1) Post - partum weight loss is something many mothers wrestle with. “Losing the baby weight” is a desire mom’s have even 5 years after their child is born. Jessie’s story lays those obstacles out and is a real account of how to get that weight off. 2) Post - partum dep...
108 - Raise the bar? Raise yourself. The Psychology of Exercise and Self-Actualization
September 02, 2019 01:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThere are 5 levels of need according Abraham Maslow…and only 2% of the population operates at the highest level - Self -actualization. Experiencing the BEST version of yourself. Let’s talk about how a powerful exercise program is unique in meeting an important need at every level of our psyche. Physiological, Saftey, Social, Esteem, and Actualization Working out regularly will move you right up the line! I learned this, personally as a poor kid growing up below the poverty line. There ...
107 - Fighting The Clock - Athletic Training For All Ages
August 25, 2019 19:39 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBHave you heard we’re all “fighting the clock”? How POWERFULLY are you fighting? Turns out that VERY intelligent training is VERY important to keep brain, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints as young as possible for as long as possible. If you train smarter - not necessarily harder - you’ll be able to power train regularly. And the whippersnappers don’t have a monopoly on the benefits This show is made possible by those who join the inner circle More information: definingdadbod.com/...
106 - 5 Powerful Lessons I've Learned By Going Beyond Calories - Beyond Calories Part 3
August 18, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis show is a thoughtful summary and meditation on the shows I've published on the subject of calorie counting as an effective tool of nutrition coaching in the process of helping others make positive changes in relation to exercise and nutrition. After 2 contentious presentations of the philosophy and research against calorie counting AND 3 meaningful interviews with experts in the space (with credentials to boot!) I believe a summary is in order. Have you been looking for a thoughtful a...
105 - What Your Trainer Never Told You About Improving Your energy with Dr. Bruce Cooper
August 12, 2019 15:36 - 50 minutes - 46 MBDr, Bruce Cooper is a Naturopath who passionately specializes in the health and fitness of his clients at the level of their individual cells. Are you ready to look deeper at how you can affect your health and fitness than just moving well and burning calories? In the final interview of our Beyond Calories series - Let's get into the nitty gritty of the practical application of molecular biology. I promise it will be fun, practical and even less nerdy than it sounds :) Topics - gut hea...
104 - Fat Loss Forever With Layne Norton
August 04, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 63 MBWhen I asked my social media connections to refer me to someone to debate the calorie science with - they delivered! “I doubt the great Layne would take the time, but if he did — It would be a lecture!” Which, on its face, is quite the claim! However, through some channels and magical internet tags, Layne Norton was looped into the conversation and agreed to have the discussion. And here that is. Is the calorie counting science missing a thing or two? Should we approach this differentl...
103 - How to AMRAP and EMOM - Advanced Programming With CoachAL
July 29, 2019 01:10 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBPopularized by Crossfit - You may think "As many reps as possible" (AMRAP) and "every minute on the minute" (EMOM) are only tools for the box. Wrong. The crossfit culture did much to popularize these constructs, but much like the 5 by 5, 3 sets of 10, and "300 hundred" workouts -- they're simply program design tools that can be powerfully used in the right hands. Let's talk about how you might use them strategically and effectively - outside of the box. Hormone Mastermind: definingdadb...
102 - Calories And Fitness Goals - With Dr. Adrian Chavez
July 22, 2019 01:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBDr. Adrian Chavez holds a PhD in nutrition sciences, hosts the "Your Nutrition Perscription" Podcast, and coaches clients and trainers in the effective use of daily nutrition practices to promote fat loss, wellbeing, and health! Together we continue exploring the role of caloric consumption, tracking, and deficits/surpluses in achieving the results our clients want to see through exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle change! Get ready for some awesome nuggets! Hormone Mastermind definingda...