Fit Dad Fitness Podcast
265 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsBeing a fit dad takes commitment, effort, discipline, and enthusiasm. At the Fit Dad Fitness podcast, hosted by Michael Ashford, it's all about encouraging fathers to live an active, involved, healthy life with their children.
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Ep 152: Experiencing fatherhood through fostering, adoption, and birth, with actor and author John Prather
May 06, 2020 10:30 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBJohn Prather, actor and author of the book The Nephilim Virus, joins the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast this week to discuss his journey through fatherhood. For John and his wife, one of the things they agreed to early on in their relationship was to act on their desire to be foster parents. Not only did they serve in that role, eventually, they became adoptive parents in addition to having children by birth. Now a father to four children, John keeps busy, but still makes time to be one of the ...
Friday Reflex 113: Let's talk about phasing!
May 01, 2020 15:38 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week's topic: How phasing helps you ensure your workouts are connected and build off to each other for maximum results. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitdadfitness. Download my fully bod...
Ep 151: Catching up with Vinnie Saunders from Episode 10 for a Fit Dad Chat
April 29, 2020 13:20 - 29 minutes - 41.6 MBOn the newest Fit Dad Chat, I welcome back Vinnie Saunders to catch up and see where life has taken him and his family since he joined me in Episode 10 of this show more than 2 years ago. Vinnie and I have kept in touch over the years, and in this conversation, we catch up on all things family, fitness, and profession. Enjoy! Visit www.theinvolvedman.com to order your copy of my new book! Also available on Barnes & Noble. Thank you for listening to the show. Please subscribe and share ...
Bonus Episode! Talking identity, self-talk, and discipline with Chad Zueck on the New Kind of Man Podcast
April 28, 2020 14:38 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis bonus episode is from my appearance on the New Kind of Man Podcast with Chad Zueck. Enjoy! Check out Chad's podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-kind-of-man/id1486584628. Enjoy this bonus content? Please let me know what you thought by leaving a rating and a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, and as always, feel free to send feedback to [email protected].
Friday Reflex 112: Nothing changes until a "should" becomes a "must"
April 24, 2020 13:58 - 10 minutes - 15.5 MBThis week's topic: A lack of education and guidance is what drives people to lead unhealthy lives. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitdadfitness. Download my fully bodyweight, do-anywhere, tota...
Ep 150: Be open to all the possibilities when it come to your fitness, with Patrick Sweeney
April 22, 2020 10:30 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBThis week's guest is Patrick Sweeney, a father (of course), a kindergarten P.E. teacher, and a personal trainer. Patrick's story is like a lot of guys' story: he grew up athletic and played sports, then started a family and fell away from paying attention to his health and fitness, and then rekindled a passion for it in his late 30s and now into his 40s. Patrick and I discussed how he unlocked a new love of fitness and how he helps his clients do the same, the importance of nutrition, an...
Friday Reflex 111: Scheduling my workouts and making sure I spend time with family
April 17, 2020 16:39 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBThis week's topic: What does my daily routine look like to be able to fit in all that I do? The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitdadfitness. Download my fully bodyweight, do-anywhere, totally fre...
Ep 149: Staying positive during a pandemic, with Efren Pelayo of The Dad Lift
April 15, 2020 10:30 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MBEfren Pelayo of The Dad Lift (https://thedadlift.com/) is back on the show this week to help me offer up ways to stay positive during this insane time in history we're living through right now. With coronavirus on everyone's minds, we talk about how we're managing being at home with our families 24-7, how we're handling social media fear-mongering and misinformation, and how we're handling gong to the grocery store. Efren and I wanted to keep it light and as positive as possible, as ther...
Friday Reflex 110: Your times of growth depend on what is most opposite of your experiences
April 10, 2020 16:07 - 11 minutes - 16 MBThis week's topic: As with most of life, understanding the moments in which we experience the most growth is more nuanced than just proclaiming that hard times and challenges elicit the most change in us. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitness...
Episode 148: Shape your life by understanding your habits, with Eating Primal founder and owner Matt Atkins
April 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBMatt Atkins, the founder and owner of Paleo-based meal prep and delivery service Eating Primal, joins me on the show this week to discuss his fitness and entrepreneurial journey. Prior to launching Eating Primal, Matt was 40 pounds overweight and suffering from a host of ailments as he worked at his IT desk job. When Matt joined a CrossFit and then eventually connected good nutrition with his fitness regimen, his health changed dramatically, and the foundation of his new business was put...
Fit Dad Q&A: My coronavirus experience, how to change diet and routine to lose body fat faster, and the benefits of bands vs. bodyweight exercises
April 07, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBIt's a new Fit Dad Q&A episode hot and fresh for you, where I answer questions from you! Questions answered this episode: - What was your COVID-19 experience like? Did you ever get tested? How are you feeling now? - How do I change up my routine/diet to lose body fat faster? - Can small exercises throughout the day replace one large workout per day? If so, how? - What are the benefits of resistance bands vs. bodyweight exercises? - Please delve into the mental health benefits associa...
Friday Reflex 109: My top 4 equipment essentials for your home workouts
April 03, 2020 16:26 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBThis week's topic: My recommendations for what equipment to buy if you're looking to get in some killer home workouts. I explain how you could potentially get all you need for around $100. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Insta...
Ep 147: Helping dads reinvent their bodies and find a love for fitness, with Dr. Tim Reed
April 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBMy guest this week is Tim Reed, a fellow Midwesterner like myself and a Doctor of Physical Therapy as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. In this episode, Tim and I have a fun, winding, Midwest-style conversation about his upbringing and background in fitness, his college football playing days, how he discovered a passion for health and the human body, and of course, what it's like being a dad. Today's interview gives you a window into how Tim thinks about coaching other...
Friday Reflex 108: Use this time to simplify and get back to the basics of movement
March 27, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBThis week's topic: Work on getting better at the little things and connecting to your body better while you have perhaps a little extra time on your hands these days. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to catch the live or recorded video, check it out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fitdadfitnesspage or on Instagram at www.instagram....
Ep 146: Epigenetics and its influence on your health, with epigenetics health coach David Krantz
March 25, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 84 MBI’ve got a super interesting guest on today’s show talking about a super interesting topic, epigenetics. My guest is David Krantz, and epigenetics health coach. I’ll be honest, this was one of the few times I’ve gone into an interview almost completely in the dark about what the heck I was gonna be talking about, and that’s even after I did a bunch of research to prepare. But this conversation with David ended up being so informative and interesting as we dove into exactly what epigene...
Fit Dad Q&A: Exercise "snacking," should I exercise when I'm sick, and how often should I switch up workout styles?
March 24, 2020 14:07 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBIt's a brand new Fit Dad Q&A episode, where I answer questions from you! Questions answered this episode: - How can I incorporate exercise "snacking" into my daily work routine? - What is the proper way to record weight when I have dumbbells in my hands? - What about exercising when I'm sick - complete rest, or reduced intensity? - How often should I transition different workout styles? Check out my new YouTube channel, and subscribe if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/chan...
Friday Reflex 107: You've done this before...it's time to create new habits
March 20, 2020 17:24 - 10 minutes - 15.4 MBThis week's topic: Just like when you first starting exercising and working out, the current situation with COVID-19 and social distancing means it is time again for us to establish new habits, new routines, and new priorities. We've done it before, and we can do it again. Download my fully bodyweight, do-anywhere, totally free-to-download workout guide, Work It Out, at https://www.fitdadfitness.com/work-it-out-bodyweight-guide The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each...
Ep 145: Using humor to highlight all the ups and downs of parenthood, with comedian author James Breakwell
March 18, 2020 10:30 - 37 minutes - 52.5 MBMy guest this week brings a light-hearted and humorous take on parenthood at a time when we could all use more laughter and smiling. James Breakwell is a comedy writer and self-proclaimed amateur father, with 4 daughters all under the age of 9. He's written three books about the ups and downs of parenting and fatherhood, the most recent being "How to Save Your Child from Ostrich Attacks, Accidental Time Travel, and Anything Else that Might Happen on an Average Tuesday." In our conversati...
Friday Reflex 106: Don't stop moving
March 13, 2020 15:10 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBThis week's topic: Being active and working on your health and fitness is more important than ever as the world faces the effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Download my fully bodyweight, do-anywhere, totally free-to-download workout guide, Work It Out, at https://www.fitdadfitness.com/work-it-out-bodyweight-guide The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerfu...
Ep 144: How success with resistance training led to an at-home fitness breakthrough, with Aly Orady, founder of Tonal
March 11, 2020 14:33 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBThis week’s guest is the creator of Tonal at-home resistance training system, Aly Orady. A new dad himself, Aly is in the thick of understanding just how much life changes when you become a father, including how difficult it can be to get to the gym to squeeze in a workout. After dealing with being overweight for most of his life and working a desk job where he sat for hours every day, Aly decided to do something about it. He tried the cardio route, but his attention kept drifting to t...
Friday Reflex 105: No, doing a bunch of cable woodchoppers won't get rid of your love handles
March 06, 2020 15:59 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week's topic: The key to losing fat around your midsection and your love handles is simple but requires patience: eat in a caloric deficit, and build the muscles of your core as you would any other muscle. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site w...
Ep 143: The four agreements of fitness you must make with yourself
March 04, 2020 11:30 - 42 minutes - 59.3 MBIn this solo episode, I offer up my own fitness-minded spin on Don Miguel Ruiz's book, "The Four Agreements," and how they closely tie into my 16 Goals of Fitness. The four agreements of fitness I cover are: Make peace with the end game Be open to new ideas Don't let comparison rob you of your victories Do what you say you will do To read my 16 Goals of Fitness that I reference in this episode, go to https://fitdadfitness.com/about. Check out barbellapparel.com/fitdadfitness and...
Fit Dad Q&A: How to determine your starting weight for lifts, and knee crackling when I squat
March 02, 2020 17:02 - 18 minutes - 26.5 MBThe Fit Dad Q&A is back with a brand new edition, where I answer questions from my clients, from social media, and from email submissions! Questions answered this episode: - If you have never done a portion of your workout, how do you determine what weight to start with? - What are some good ways to get in some extra protein on the days where I come up short without simply eating more meat and eggs? - My knee crackles when I squat...should I be concerned? If you like this episode, ple...
Friday Reflex 104: Getting sore is not the goal
February 28, 2020 16:35 - 10 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week's topic: The frequency with which you work your muscle groups is more important than working your muscles to the point of debilitating soreness. You can order your copy of The Involved Man at TheInvolvedMan.com. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit ...
Ep 142: Finding life-changing happiness in delayed gratification, with Michael Maisey
February 26, 2020 11:30 - 58 minutes - 81.3 MBThis week’s guest is Michael Maisey. Michael (https://www.michaelmaisey.com/) is the Founder of the Change is Possible Project. The CIP Project (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c-i-p-podcast/id1477062448) is a collection of self development workshops, retreats, and other avenues for Michael, as its founder, to encourage others who found themselves going down a bad path to bring about change in their lives. In the weeks since I recorded this interview with Michael, I read his b...
Bonus Episode! Talking longevity and a level-headed approach to fitness on The Awesome Dad Show
February 24, 2020 11:30 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MBThis bonus episode is from my appearance on The Awesome Dad Show with Mark Savant of Actidad. Enjoy! Check out Mark's work at Actidad.com. Enjoy this bonus content? Please let me know what you thought by leaving a rating and a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, and as always, feel free to send feedback to [email protected].
Friday Reflex 103: When to introduce your kids to the gym
February 21, 2020 15:40 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week's topic: Why introducing your kids to weight training at a young age might be beneficial for their development. You can order your copy of The Involved Man at TheInvolvedMan.com. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site where you...
Ep 141: Making movement a central part of life, with Marcus Filly
February 19, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 95 MBThis week's guest, Marcus Filly, and I share a very common storyline from our youth. Marcus grew up with, as he puts it, a pressure to meet other people's expectations of him — expectations often rooted in accomplishments. As I detail in my recently released book, The Involved Man, I struggled with the same issues as well. In his early 20s, Marcus experienced an "awakening" that shifted the trajectory of his life. He'd been an athlete and a gym-goer for many years before that, bu...
Friday Reflex 102: Approaching tough conversations with our kids by giving them the full picture
February 14, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week's topic: How my wife and I approach tough or uncomfortable conversations with our children by giving them credit for understanding complex situations and giving them the full picture. You can order your copy of The Involved Man at TheInvolvedMan.com. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to follow along with my d...
Ep 140: Reconnecting with my first guest ever, Mike Hildebrandt, for a new Fit Dad Chat
February 12, 2020 11:30 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBMike Hildebrandt was the first guest I ever welcomed onto the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast. I recorded his interview by holding my phone up to another phone on speaker and using the record app to capture the conversation. And boy does it sound like it! A lot has changed in the 2+ years since Mike joined the show, both for me and this show, and for Mike, his family, and his fitness career. In this newest Fit Dad Chat, Mike and I catch up on his latest bodybuilding shows, his work with ...
Fit Dad Q&A: Where to start with nutrition, how to work in cardio, and how to get better at pullups?
February 10, 2020 11:30 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBA brand new Q&A episode of the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast is here, where I answer questions from my clients, from social media, and from email submissions! Questions answered this episode: - Diet and exercise with hypothyroidism? - I've got man boobs. Other than being in a caloric deficit, strength training, and being patient, is there anything else I can do to get them smaller and more solid? - Where is a good place to learn about nutrition? Resources mentioned: Examine.com; CleanFood...
Friday Reflex 101: The first thing that has to change to make a new habit stick
February 07, 2020 15:34 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBThis week's topic: How you talk about yourself has a major effect on whether or not a habit change becomes something greater — a lifestyle change. You can order your copy of The Involved Man at TheInvolvedMan.com. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my ...
Ep 139: Helping dads find their version of health and fitness heaven, with Alex VanHouten of Defining Dad Bod
February 05, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBAlex VanHouten of Defining Dad Bod (https://www.definingdadbod.com) joins the show this week for an incredibly insightful and info-packed conversation. Alex and I discuss how continuously learning to deal with Ehlers Danlos syndrome has not only helped him better train his own body, but given him a ton of insight into how to adapt training for his clients who are all dealing with some unique and special about their own bodies. We get into this and so much more in this episode, as...
Friday Reflex 100: Diving into what it took to write my new book, The Involved Man
January 31, 2020 16:31 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBThis week's topic: My book, "The Involved Man: A call for men to step up and fight for the things that matter most," is finally here. On this 100th Friday Reflex, I describe the book writing process and the feeling of finally holding an actual physical copy of the book in my hands. You can order your copy of The Involved Man at TheInvolvedMan.com. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my min...
Ep 138: The emotions of the last week
January 29, 2020 12:30 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBAfter the events of the past week, both personally for me and globally, I have had many moments of introspection and reflection about what our legacy as fathers truly looks like, and what it means to live an active and involved life. In this solo episode, I try my best to explain how and why. If you like this episode, please share it on social media and tag me. Let me know what you thought of the message and the idea. And don't forget to leave those ratings and reviews on Apple P...
Fit Dad Q&A: When to go up in weight, when to get new clothes, and what's in store for 2020?
January 28, 2020 03:37 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBIt's another Q&A episode of the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast where I answer questions from my clients, from social media, and from email submissions! Questions answered this episode: - What are the differences and benefits of trap bar deadlifts vs. conventional deadlifts? - How do I know when to add weight to my regular lifting sets? - What was your first job? - What's going to be special about 2020? - When do I buy new clothes? Do I wait to lose more weight or as a motivator as I go? ...
Friday Reflex 99: Why and how my wife and I are prioritizing making memories with our kids
January 24, 2020 16:11 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week's topic: As much as you can, spend your time, money, and resources on creating memories with your kids, and don't let your health be the thing that holds you back. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site where you can get access to al...
Ep 137: Finding peace and growth in being uncomfortable, with Michael Sobkiw of FitFunFather
January 22, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBThis week's guest on the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast is Michael Sobkiw, the creator of FitFunFather.com and the host of the FitFunFather Podcast (https://www.fitfunfather.com/podcast). Like so many of the guests I've had on the show, Michael found that fitness and exercise were among the best ways to help bring him out of some hard times in his life, ranging from not enjoying his job to going through a divorce. And now, as he has seen the difference fitness has made his own life, he aims t...
Friday Reflex 98: Guard against paying too much attention to the things that return very little value
January 17, 2020 15:42 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week's topic: For most of us, we should focus on doing the least amount of work that brings about the most amount of change and not get caught up in the minute details that provide very little return. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership sit...
Ep 136: Breaking down "the myth of easier"
January 15, 2020 11:30 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBI'm back for the first solo episode of 2020 to talk about "the myth of easier" and why it's not so black and white as it might appear at first blush. What is "the myth of easier?" You'll have to listen to find out. I also cover why overcoming priorities, circumstances, and identity are the critical pieces to making the myth exactly that — a myth. If you like this episode, please share it on social media and tag me. Let me know what you thought of the message and the idea. And don...
Fit Dad Q&A: Best workouts for chest and arms, getting comfortable with public speaking, and how I create a personalized training plans
January 13, 2020 11:30 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBIt's another Q&A episode of the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast where I answer questions from my clients, from social media, and from email submissions! Questions answered this episode: - What's the best workout for building arms and chest? - How do you become comfortable with interviews and public speaking? - What's the best kind of protein (Clean Label Project study: https://www.cleanlabelproject.org/product_category/protein-powder/ | Amazon link to BioChem Vanilla Whey Protein: https:/...
Friday Reflex 97: Bouncing back into a routine after the holidays
January 10, 2020 15:23 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBThis week's topic: Don't be ashamed if you have to take a few steps back in order to reset after time away from healthier habits and routines. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site where you can get access to all of my own personal daily work...
Ep 135 - Creating a social media content machine to encourage dads, with Mark Savant of Actidad
January 08, 2020 11:30 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBThis week, I welcome a dad who is producing content on social media at an eye-popping rate. Mark Savant runs the website Actidad, which focuses on encouraging dads to play an active role in parenting. What Mark originally started as a fitness-inspired side project has mushroomed into a social media blitz aimed at meeting dads with all kinds of content in many different formats to spread his message of dads being active with their children. And it's not limited to just fitness. In...
Friday Reflex 96: Resolve to sit less this year
January 03, 2020 18:17 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week's topic: A New Year's resolution that affects not only our health, but our ability to guide and lead our families. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site where you can get access to all of my own personal daily workouts for just $5 a...
Ep 134: A discussion on overcoming the 'dad fog' with Efren Pelayo of The Dad Lift
January 01, 2020 11:30 - 49 minutes - 69 MBEfren Pelayo of The Dad Lift is back on the podcast to chat about the "dad fog" and how to overcome it. As dads, we have a lot of commitment and responsibilities that can cause us to fall into a repetitive cycle of just getting through each day. But as Efren and I discuss, finding ways to break through the monotony — in particular by being active — is crucial for our physical and emotional health and for how we show up for our families that depend on us. Read Efren's blog about T...
Fit Dad Q&A: Supplementation as we age, the best BBQ, and Spartan Race training
December 31, 2019 11:30 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBIt's another Q&A episode of the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast where I answer questions from my clients, from social media, and from email submissions! Questions answered this episode: - What supplements/vitamins should men be taking, and does it change based on age? - How important is supplementation to your nutrition? - What's the best BBQ in Kansas City? - You only get to order one item at your favorite BBQ place, what are you getting? - Does calorie split throughout the day matter? ...
Friday Reflex 95; Only you can define your own success
December 27, 2019 23:49 - 11 minutes - 16.7 MBThis week's topic: My response to a viral social media debate from the past week. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site where you can get access to all of my own personal daily workouts for just $5 a month. Go to https://www.fitdadfitness.com...
Ep 133: The spark that's needed to take action, with Steve Roy of Fit Dad Nation
December 20, 2019 22:32 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBThis week's Fit Dad Fitness Podcast guest is Steve Roy, founder of Fit Dad Nation (https://www.fitdadnation.com/). In this, the final interview episode of 2019, Steve and I discuss his years of working as an in-person personal trainer in a gym and the transition his lived through in moving his business online. We also discuss his heart for fathers, and how a chance conversation with a friend ultimately changed the course of his life in so many ways after his divorce. If you'd lik...
Friday Reflex 94: Slow down
December 20, 2019 16:19 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week's topic: Slowing down the tempo of your lifts could help you build more muscle and reduce your risk of injury. The Friday Reflex is a roughly 10- to 15-minute episode each Friday of my thoughts on a particular idea or issue that's been on my mind lately. It's short but — I hope — powerful. If you want to follow along with my daily workouts, check out The Daily Fit Dad, my membership site where you can get access to all of my own personal daily workouts for just $5 a mon...
Ep 132: The best moments of the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast in 2019
December 18, 2019 11:30 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MBMy top nine very favorite moments from the incredible guests I've had on the show in 2019. Thank you for listening to the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast, and here's to an even bigger and better 2020!