Autonomy 🤸🍔✊ GMB Fitness

Beyond Capability

June 19, 2019 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

One of the key differences between training for fitness vs training for sport is the emphasis on developing capabilities vs abilities. This episode defines these similar terms in a new way so you can figure out which exercises you need to be focusing on and why. Fact: people train for a lot of different reasons. We know you have your own goals, and one thing we've found a massive proportion of our clients to have in common is that lifting more weight or doing more reps is not the end-all...

2 Rules for Morning Routines 🌅

June 12, 2019 02:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

There's a lot of noise about "what successful people do" to start their days... and a thousand people trying to cash in on selling you the dream of being a better person because you drink the right kind of coffee. We have some experience with mornings. Between Ryan and Andy, 32,493 of them so far. We've tried just about every schedule, tool, hack, and routine you can imagine, and what we've found is that getting the most out of each day comes down to two rules: Spend a bit of time early i...

Fitness Over 40+ (which isn't old, btw)

June 05, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

OK, first thing first: 40 isn't "old." Neither is 50. And for the sweet love of all the deities, I am so sick of people younger than us commenting on our Facebook posts about they think they're too old to learn new things. Getting a sense for the gist of this episode yet? For our first new episode in over two years, Ryan and Andy asked our clients and followers what topics they wanted us to discuss, and the most common request was for tips on how to stay healthy and keep making fitness pr...

Mental Models for Better Decisions

September 22, 2016 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MB

Do you find it hard to make good decisions and spend your time wisely? Whether it’s a matter of perfectionism, procrastination or just a general state of indecision, spending too much time trying to decide what to do and when leads to wasted time. If you’re having a hard time being efficient at work or even finding a set time to get your workout in, today’s podcast can help you create a better routine. Today’s guest is Shane Parrish of Farnam Street. Farnam Street is an online intellectual...

How To Get The Best Of Both Worlds: Combining Bodyweight And High Intensity Interval Training

September 08, 2016 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Finding your way in fitness can seem difficult. It takes a concerted effort to test, experiment, and discover what works for you in order to accomplish your personal goals and ensure it fits in with your existing lifestyle. On this episode of the GMB Show Ryan welcomes Krista Stryker, personal trainer and founder of 12 Minute Athlete, where she develops and shares fitness routines that combine bodyweight and skills training with HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). Ryan and Krista discus...

How To Achieve Transformation That Lasts A Lifetime

August 25, 2016 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MB

The world of fast fitness has undeniably invaded our culture. 30-day shredding programs, 90-minute abs, 6-week total body transformations. Yes, you can conceivably transform your body in a dramatic way in as little as 6 weeks. But what happens to it after the next 6 weeks? It’s natural to want to see the end result as fast as possible, but is the rigourous routine you undergo something you see yourself wanting to keep doing day in and day out for years to come? True transformation is sustain...

Q&A: How to Start From Scratch, Overcoming Strength Deficits, and Much More

August 11, 2016 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

On this episode of the GMB Show, Andy and Ryan are tackling a list of questions submitted by you to the GMB Facebook page. We always answer every question on the page itself, but some recent questions need a bit more explanation than what we can provide in a comment, so we’re going to go through and add a bit more detail. While we will only be able to answer a handful this time around, we know that more questions will come up. If you have one, feel free to email us or to post it on our Faceb...

How To Future Proof Your Training with Guest Host Al Kavalo

July 28, 2016 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MB

You know that our mission at GMB is teaching you physical confidence through mindful practice. Time marches on, we can’t change that. The future creeps up on all of us. And it might leave you wondering “can I keep the strength I’ve gained?” “Is it possible to not loose those skills I busted my ass to learn?” On this episode of the GMB Show we’re happy to welcome back our good friend and favorite guest co-host Al Kavadlo. Al joins Ryan to talk about how to develop the mindful practice part of...

Redefine Progress And Break Through Your Plateaus

July 14, 2016 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MB

When was the last time you hit a plateau? Were your pull-ups stuck on a particular number of reps? Did your pushups stall out before hitting the double digits you desired? Plateaus happen in fitness. It’s a natural part of the process. However, the typical method of “pushing through” them might actually aid in keeping you stuck. Trying to progress in a linear fashion makes sense when you first start working out, but at some point, you aren’t going to be able to keep progressing, if you defin...

Here’s Exactly How Many Reps, Sets, Exercises, and Workouts You Should Be Doing

June 23, 2016 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MB

One of the questions that we hear over and over again is, “how much is enough?” How many reps? How many sets? How many days a week? How much time and effort is enough? If you’re finding yourself asking this question, then there’s a very good chance you’re also looking at the accomplishments of others and wondering how your effort stacks up against them. On this episode of the GMB Show Ryan and Andy reveal the truth behind this common question – the fear of not doing enough. You’ll hear them ...

Turning Unconventional Play Into A Lifetime of Fitness

June 09, 2016 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

As you know, we’re big advocates of getting your play on. So, when someone comes along who’s doing it in an unconventional way, then we have to talk about it. On this episode of the GMB Show Ryan sits down with Mark Smith, the owner and founder of Asylum Fitness, who emphasizes the importance of play as a means of fitness. At Asylum Fitness, Mark combines the best of traditional calisthenics movements with the unconventional techniques of outdoor play in the lush North Carolina forrest. Head...

Changing Habits for Peak Performance

June 02, 2016 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

If you’re looking to achieve peak performance, then you’ll obviously need to address your regular habits. And that’s where a lot of us really seem to get tripped up. What if the same strategy you apply to your daily fitness practice is also the most effective strategy for building new habits for peak performance and permanent change in other areas of life? On this episode of the GMB Show, we are thrilled to welcome back our good friend and Alpha Posse member, Josh Hillis. Josh, as you know, ...

Using Fitness As Self Expression with Mark Cheng

May 26, 2016 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MB

Have you ever considered fitness as a means of self expression? It’s something we certainly encourage here at GMB. There’s great freedom in allowing yourself to move in accordance with how you decide to move - creating your own flow and routine. On this episode of the GMB Show, Jarlo dives deep with Dr. Mark Cheng, acupuncturist, FMS/SFMA practitioner, and StrongFirst instructor. Mark and Jarlo look at what it takes to find this path of true self expression and how you can experience thi...

Improve Your Movement To Improve Your Health with Todd Hargrove

May 19, 2016 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

Improving movement is a topic that’s been gaining in popularity lately. It makes sense as people are finally figuring out that there is a direct correlation between better movement and better health. On this episode of the GMB Show, Jarlo welcomes Todd Hargrove, blogger, Feldenkrais practitioner, rolfer, and author of A Guide to Better Movement. Todd specializes in improving people’s health through improving their movement and he draws on his expertise to share some great insights on how w...

Cultivating Functional Strength And How To Apply It

May 11, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MB

Cultivating strength is a huge emphasis here at GMB. More specifically, we advocate the cultivation of functional strength. In other words, don’t just get stronger for the sake of getting stronger. Get stronger for the purpose of applying it to the aspects and activities of life that matter the most to you. On this episode of the GMB Show we’re happy to be able to talk again with Ryan Ford, from Apex Movement, a parkour and athletic training center in Denver, Colorado. Ryan dives into the ...

Your Fitness Training Is Not Your Job

May 05, 2016 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.46 MB

How many jobs do you truly have? You most likely have a job that you get paid for, and you also might have a job within your family or home. Not to mention all the outside responsibilities, roles, and activities that require your attention each day. But which ones are your real jobs? Not having clarity on this can cause a lot of harm, especially in terms of personal fitness. On this episode of the GMB Show, Ryan and Andy discuss doing your job and doing it well. And more specifically, they l...

Your Fitness Training Is Not Your Job

May 05, 2016 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.48 MB

How many jobs do you truly have? You most likely have a job that you get paid for, and you also might have a job within your family or home. Not to mention all the outside responsibilities, roles, and activities that require your attention each day. But which ones are your real jobs? Not having clarity on this can cause a lot of harm, especially in terms of personal fitness. On this episode of the GMB Show, Ryan and Andy discuss doing your job and doing it well. And more specifically, th...

Boosting Fitness With Mental Models

April 27, 2016 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

What are your current default fitness mental models? It’s easy to get stuck in habitual ruts. You’ve probably had it happen in day to day life, personal relationships, and of course, fitness training. These ruts are clues that it’s time to change mental models. Doing so will free you from habitual repetition and move you forward towards successful accomplishment and achievement. In this episode of the GMB Show, Jarlo talks to longtime friend and GMB client, Duff McDuffee. Duff’s a specialist...

The “Hell Yes” Method Applied to Training and Life

April 21, 2016 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.31 MB

Every one of us is faced with numerous decisions each day. Some of them are not optional; everyone has to do laundry, for example. Many of the choices we make could just as easily be made another way, though. What do you want to wear today? Should you brush your teeth or shower first? Should you plan on going out for drinks after work? Making all of these decisions on a day-to-day basis can be stressful, even though the decisions themselves small. In today’s podcast, Andy and Ryan are discus...

Encouraging Active Healthy Kids

March 24, 2016 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.52 MB

Encouraging healthy active kids is something all parents want to do for their children. This is especially true when you’re a parent who’s undertaken a fitness routine of your own. But, how can you help them build that healthy active lifestyle in a way that sticks with them? In this episode of the GMB Show, Andy, Ryan, and Jarlo speak candidly about their experiences as fathers raising healthy active children. Besides the usual Dad duties, you’ll also hear them draw on their many years o...

A Simple Method For Encouraging Active Healthy Kids

March 24, 2016 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.52 MB

Encouraging healthy active kids is something all parents want to do for their children. This is especially true when you’re a parent who’s undertaken a fitness routine of your own. But, how can you help them build that healthy active lifestyle in a way that sticks with them? In this episode of the GMB Show, Andy, Ryan, and Jarlo speak candidly about their experiences as fathers raising healthy active children. Besides the usual Dad duties, you’ll also hear them draw on their many years of ex...

How To Make Fitness Fit Your Lifestyle

March 17, 2016 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

Learning how to make fitness fit in with your current lifestyle can seem a bit backwards to most of us. A common misconception in the fitness world is believing you need to radically alter your current lifestyle to accommodate your new fitness routine. Otherwise, how will you ever achieve the successes and radical transformations promised by all those mainstream fitness programs? Here at GMB, we know for a fact that achieving your fitness goals doesn’t mean adopting the lifestyle of somethin...

The Injury Recovery Formula With Mike Fitch

March 03, 2016 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

Did you know that injury of yours is actually a sign of improvement? Injury recovery right in the middle of training isn’t something any of us want to experience. However, the reality of bodyweight fitness is that injuries can and will occur—and believe it or not, that’s a good thing. In this episode of the GMB Show, Ryan Hurst and Mike Fitch relive their personal experiences with debilitating injuries and reveal a simple, yet seemingly contradictory approach to injury recovery that actually...

Playfulness As A Means Of Mastery with Josh Vogel

February 19, 2016 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

When most people think about mastery, they envision long hours of grueling practice, sweat, blood, even tears. But, what if there’s a better way? In this episode of the GMB Show, Ryan is joined by Josh Vogel, a black belt and instructor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Balance Studios in Philadelphia, a Level 2 Movnat trainer, FRCms, and a Kettlebell athletics level 1 trainer. During the conversation, you’ll learn how Josh’s playful approach to mastery involves leveraging different arts and activ...

Playfulness As A Means Of Mastery with Josh Vogel

February 19, 2016 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

When most people think about mastery, they envision long hours of grueling practice, sweat, blood, even tears. But, what if there’s a better way? In this episode of the GMB Show, Ryan is joined by Josh Vogel, a black belt and instructor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Balance Studios in Philadelphia, a Level 2 Movnat trainer, FRCms, and a Kettlebell athletics level 1 trainer. During the conversation, you’ll learn how Josh’s playful approach to mastery involves leveraging different arts and activit...

Slow Down to Build Strength with Vincent Thibault

February 12, 2016 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

Often we train hard and our sole focus is the end result. What happens if we slow down while training? What happens if we practice mindfulness through out training and life? Ryan and his guest Vincent Thibault discuss the positivity associated with focusing on the process. Support the show (https://gmb.io/podcast/)

Slow Down to Build Strength with Vincent Thibault

February 12, 2016 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MB

Often we train hard and our sole focus is the end result. What happens if we slow down while training? What happens if we practice mindfulness through out training and life? Ryan and his guest Vincent Thibault discuss the positivity associated with focusing on the process. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

When and How To Combine Training Programs

February 05, 2016 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

How do you combine more then one training program? And how do you train multiple programs and not get fatigued? In this episode, Ryan and Andy talk about how to understand what sacrifices you are making when combining programs and how to incorporate multiple programs into your training. Support the show (https://gmb.io/podcast/)

Training Differences Between Men and Women with Al and Grace Kavadlo

January 28, 2016 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MB

Training can be different for men and women. Al and Grace have trained many different clients, and talk with Ryan about the common strengths, weaknesses, and the attitude someone might share toward training. It doesn't matter if you are a man or women. At the end of the day we all should be strong! Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Dealing with Negativity - with Mike Fitch

January 22, 2016 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

Negativity is something we ALL deal with at some point. Ryan and Mike have dealt with their fair share, and talk about how they combat that negativity and especially the negativity that can come with a bad workout session (or sessions!). We're all going to encounter negativity. The key is knowing how to face that and move on.Support the show (https://gmb.io/podcast/)

Bad Workouts and Slow Progress - with Mike Fitch

January 22, 2016 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

Feeling down about a disappointing workout or slow progress is something we ALL deal with at some point. Ryan and Mike have dealt with their fair share, and talk about how they combat that negativity and keep training. We're all going to encounter negativity. The key is knowing how to face that and move on. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Prioritizing Training Goals with Al Kavadlo

January 15, 2016 05:00 - 23 minutes - 11.1 MB

Training goals for a beginner should obviously be quite different from those of a more advanced trainee. In this episode, Al Kavadlo co-hosts and he and Ryan talk about how to adjust training goals depending on what level you're at, and why people coming from different backgrounds shouldn't necessarily be doing the same things. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Level Up Your Life with Steve Kamb

January 13, 2016 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MB

Steve Kamb is the rebel leader at Nerd Fitness. He's committed to helping desk jockeys, nerds, and average Joes level up their lives every day, by taking charge of their health alongside a massive community of likeminded individuals. Steve just released a brand new book called "Level Up Your Life" and he's here to talk about his epic adventures and what he's achieving with Nerd Fitness. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Climbing & Movement Skill with Mercedes Pollmeier

January 10, 2016 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

Mercedes Pollmeier is the author of "Simple Strength: The Outdoor Athlete's Guide to Better Movement." She's a competitive climber with a whole lot of wisdom about how movement plays into climbing and other competitive sports. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Overcoming Struggles To Discover Your Strength With Danny Kavadlo

December 10, 2015 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MB

How do you get strong and stay strong for life? Are you getting stronger in relation to where you are right now? How can you tell? We’re glad to have Danny Kavadlo back on the GMB Show as he and Ryan talk candidly about what it really takes to build both a strong body and a strong self. You’ll get Danny’s take on what he believes to be universal standards of strength and learn a concept he calls “adaptive strength” – building both internal and external strength that enables you to fully en...

Overcoming Struggles To Discover Your Strength With Danny Kavadlo

December 10, 2015 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB

How do you get strong and stay strong for life? Are you getting stronger in relation to where you are right now? How can you tell? We’re glad to have Danny Kavadlo back on the GMB Show as he and Ryan talk candidly about what it really takes to build both a strong body and a strong self. You’ll get Danny’s take on what he believes to be universal standards of strength and learn a concept he calls “adaptive strength” – building both internal and external strength that enables you to fully enga...

Tracking Your Progress

November 20, 2015 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MB

It can be tough to know if you're making sufficient progress with a training program. In this episode, Ryan and Andy talk about how to track your progress, and how to know when you're ready to move on. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Building the Perfect Bodyweight Strength Program

September 18, 2015 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

What makes one bodyweight strength program different from another? In this episode, Ryan and Andy discuss our new program, Integral Strength, and how it differs from other programs out there.Support the show (https://gmb.io/podcast/)

How to Learn Any Skill

July 09, 2015 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

Learning any new skill is built upon your capabilities and abilities. In this episode, Andy and Ryan talk about how to explore your capabilities and abilities so you can learn any skill you want. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Fitness for Mental Health with Amy Clover

June 12, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

Amy Clover is the owner of Strong Inside Out through which she helps people overcome depression and anxiety by empowering themselves with fitness. She speaks about her own experiences with this, and her story is quite inspiring. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Animal Movements

May 22, 2015 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

We use a lot of "animal movements" at GMB, and they've become very popular in the fitness world. In this episode, Ryan and Andy talk about why we like these movements, how we use them, and how they can be used in other contexts. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Interview with Ryan Ford and Amos Rendao from APEX Movement

May 01, 2015 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Ryan and Amos formed APEX Movement to teach people how to do parkour within a safe, structured learning environment. In this interview they talk about parkour as a natural approach to movement, freedom, and meditation. Support the show

Dr. Andreo Spina on Re-Learning to Use Your Body

April 09, 2015 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MB

Dr. Andreo Spina is an expert on the human body and function. In this interview, Ryan picks Dr. Spina's brain about how we can learn to use our bodies better even in our Western culture. 👀 Video and transcript Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Why You Must Master Maintenance Mode

February 13, 2015 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.45 MB

Sometimes the best thing you can do for making progress with a certain skill is to put it into maintenance mode. Here's what that means and how to put it into practice. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Al Kavadlo on His New Book "Zen Mind, Strong Body"

January 30, 2015 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

Al Kavadlo's back on the GMB show to talk about his new book, "Zen Mind, Strong Body." He and Ryan discuss the concept of zen, and how it applies to training, nutrition, and life. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Do Whatever the Hell You Want!

December 26, 2014 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.48 MB

People like to share their opinions all the time about how you should train, the "right" way to practice a particular skill, and all sorts of other nonsense. If you've found something that works for you, do it! Don't worry what other people say. Support the Show. 👉 Try a free strength and agility workout

Interview with Danny Kavadlo

December 12, 2014 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.82 MB

Danny Kavadlo is a force to be reckoned with in the fitness industry. He's incredibly strong, has a great attitude, and he's got a new chart topping book out, "Diamond Cut Abs." In this episode, Ryan interviews Danny about his book, his training philosophy, and more.Support the show (https://gmb.io/podcast/)

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