Revolutionary You!
358 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsWisdom and advice for enhancing your life, your mind, your health and wellness. We're striving to give you purpose and sanity to your over-stressed and over-worked life.
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#311-Sohee Lee: Diet Troubleshooting (3 of 4)
June 24, 2021 04:30 - 42 minutes - 33.3 MBIn part 3 of our 4-part series together, Sohee Lee and I turn our attention in this episode to diet troubleshoots. Tune in to hear our take on: -Taking in information versus acting on it -Underreporting calories -Areas of the diet that are easily overlooked -Weekend splurges -Considerations for energy output and how it affects intake -Family dynamics -Food environment -Maintenance breaks and more To learn more about Sohee's work: www.soheefit.com www.instagram.com/soh...
#310-Sohee Lee: Content Creation For Coaches (2 of 4)
June 17, 2021 04:30 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MBIn the second part of our 4-part series together, Sohee Lee is back with another episode tailored more to our fellow coaches. We talk about content creation this week. Sohee has the perspective of the online coach with a very large following and her thoughts on what platforms and what types of posts she feels perform best for her and appropriately target her demographic. I offer my thoughts on content creation from the viewpoint of primarily brick-and-mortar marketing and helps me attract an...
#309-Sohee Lee: Getting Started With Online Coaching (1 of 4)
June 10, 2021 04:30 - 45 minutes - 35.8 MBSohee Lee makes her triumphant return to join me in the next 4-part series of the show. Longtime listeners may remember her first episode with me way back at #77 in August of 2017. It has shockingly been that long since I circled back to get Sohee back on the show. Fortunately, this miniseries makes up for a lot of lost time. In this episode, we cover what we feel to be many of the basics that fellow trainers would need to get started as online coaches. You'll hear our thoughts on touchpoint...
#308-Dr. Stuart Phillips: How Does Protein Relate To Disease? (4 of 4)
June 03, 2021 04:30 - 33 minutes - 25.4 MBI conclude this excellent 4-part series with Dr. Stuart Phillips with this week's episode. This time, we discuss how protein is potentially associated with the acid-ash hypothesis, kidney failure, correlations with cancer and the potential roles it can and has played with COVID-19. A very special thanks again to Dr. Stuart for partaking in the series with me. Stay tuned next week for an all new 4-part series. To learn more about Dr. Stuart's work: www.twitter.com/mackinprof www.insta...
#307-Dr. Stuart Phillips: Protein, Training and The Aging Individual (3 of 4)
May 27, 2021 04:30 - 41 minutes - 31.2 MBDr. Stuart Phillips is back this week as we continue with Part 3 in a 4-Part series. This week, we tackle the role of protein and resistance training with regard to the aging individual. We discuss why protein needs differ as we age, considerations between genders and gender related differences with aging, why resistance training remains so important as we get older and diet philosophies which can help us live our best lives beyond youth. To learn more about Dr. Stuart's work: www.twit...
#306-Dr. Stuart Phillips: The Roles Of Protein With Exercise (2 of 4)
May 20, 2021 04:30 - 32 minutes - 25 MBI am back with Part 2 of this 4-part series with Dr. Stuart Phillips. We continue our conversation on protein after last week's primer episode with the roles protein can play in exercise. In this episode, we talk about nutrient timing, considerations for smaller or larger doses of protein at one time, how and if the type of exercise you do is affected by protein intake, considerations for whole food sources versus supplementation, and how the type of training you do correlates with muscle pr...
#305-Dr. Stuart Phillips: A Primer On Protein (1 of 4)
May 13, 2021 04:30 - 33 minutes - 26 MBI begin the next 4-part series of the show with a guest who needs little introduction within the fitness/nutrition industry: Dr. Stuart Phillips from McMaster University. Dr. Stuart has arguably done more research on protein and the intersection of exercise with its use than anyone else I know. We kick off the series with a primer of sorts and start building the foundation for the following three episodes together. In this episode we discuss why protein is important, considerations for dosag...
#304-Mike Howard: The 4 P's Of Progress (4 of 4)
May 06, 2021 04:30 - 36 minutes - 27.3 MBI wrap up the final episode in this 4-part series with Mike Howard of Lean Minded this week. We touch on what Mike calls The 4 P's Of Progress: Practice, Patience, Persistence and Presence. Mike talks about these factors when it comes to food and I took a leaning towards exercise and strength training. A big shout out to Mike for being my guinea pig on this new venture as I hope you, as the listener, enjoyed what we were striving for. To learn more about Mike's work: www.leanminded.com...
#303-Mike Howard: Context, Cues And Proximity For Fat Loss (3 of 4)
April 29, 2021 04:30 - 40 minutes - 31.9 MBMike Howard of Lean Minded is back with me again this week as we continue our 4-part series together. This week, we dive further into the nuance of food environment and how what we're exposed to can influence how and how much we eat. Mike and I talk about better ways to craft that environment so you can see better fat loss results. To learn more about Mike's work: www.leanminded.com www.facebook.com/leanminded www.instagram.com/leanminded To learn more about your host: www.jas...
#302-Mike Howard: Steps Over Leaps (2 of 4)
April 22, 2021 04:30 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBMy new direction of the show continues this week as Mike Howard of Lean Minded returns for Part 2 of a 4-Part series. In this episode, we cover the concept of steps over leaps and why small changes may be more important, more sustainable and more realistic with fat loss over larger, perhaps more dramatic changes. To learn more about Mike's work: www.leanminded.com www.facebook.com/leanminded www.instagram.com/leanminded To learn more about your host: www.jasonleenaarts.com w...
#301-Mike Howard: Habits For Fat Loss (1 of 4)
April 15, 2021 04:30 - 42 minutes - 33.1 MBAs I looked into the future for this podcast, I wanted to take the show in slightly different directions. I credit returning guest, Mike Howard of Lean Minded, to be the "guinea pig", if you will, for the first in a 4-part series. To hear our previous episodes together check out Episodes 64, 102, 159, and 221).This week, we kick off the series with habits for fat loss. Mike and I tackle what we believe are some of the most important concepts to consider and what he has found works best for h...
#300-Leigh Peele: Restriction Is Not Reasonable Or Rational
April 08, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBMaybe it comes as little surprise to long-time listeners of the show but Leigh Peele makes her 6th appearance for the milestone 300th episode. You can also check out our previous conversations via Episodes 28, 118, 150, 200 and 215. She has been in the midst of a complete re-write of "The Fat Loss Troubleshoot" which will be released at the end of this year in a very big way and, according to Leigh, is nothing like the original release. We discuss the directions in which she took the book, w...
#299-Caroline Juster: Make It Easy To Make Good Decisions
April 01, 2021 04:30 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBI'm joined this week by fellow coach Caroline Juster. In this episode, we talk about her journey from musician to personal trainer and her own weight loss transformation. Caroline talks about how she takes inspiration from both of those areas to inform how she coaches her clients to better success. We also talk about how her clientele and her approaches to training evolved in light of the pandemic. To learn more about Caroline's work: www.carolinejusterfitness.com www.facebook.com/ch...
#298-Chris Burres: Sleep Aids, Sleep Hygiene and MyVitalC
March 25, 2021 04:30 - 44 minutes - 33.9 MBI welcome research engineer and scientist, Chris Burres, of MyVitalC to the show this week. In this episode, we talk about the plethora of sleep aids, sleep devices and better sleep hygiene for individuals who could benefit from them. Chris also discusses how he got involved with MyVitalC and the potential for being helpful in that conversation. To learn more about Chris's work: www.myvitalc.com To check out MyVitalC with a special promotion for listeners: www.myvitalc.com/revolut...
#297-Leslie Benedetto: On Autism, Addiction And The Evolution Of B-Well Nation
March 18, 2021 04:30 - 43 minutes - 33.1 MBI've been connected with B-Well Nation's Leslie Benedetto for several years and of many things we have in common within fitness we also have raised children with autism and have struggled with addiction leading into this industry. In this episode, we talk about the intersection of those factors, how her own business with group exercise has evolved over time and most recently, how they have shifted and changed their business model on the heels of the pandemic. To learn more about Leslie's ...
#296-Ned Parks: The Sustainability Of Change
March 11, 2021 05:30 - 49 minutes - 37.2 MBNed Parks has been a client and friend of mine for almost 3 years now and, within that time, he has not only referred friends and colleagues to the business but his wife and daughter have become a part of the community as well. In this episode, we talk about what inspired him to start, how he remains motivated to improve, where a tendency to fall to extremes may have backfired on his journey and how sustainability plays a significant role. To learn more about your host: www.jasonleena...
#295-Tara Arndt: School Of Email
March 04, 2021 05:30 - 43 minutes - 33.8 MBLast year, I had the pleasure of joining a group of fellow fitness professionals looking to understand how to maximize their mailing lists to help their clients. Tara Arndt led the way and she definitely knows what she's doing! Tara is the wife of Tim Arndt who made an appearance on the show way back on Episode #161. If you are a fitness professional tuning in, I highly recommend checking out how Tara helps me dive into my own mailing list strategies. If you are not in the industry, the conv...
#294-Chris Kershaw: Focus On The Experience
February 25, 2021 05:30 - 44 minutes - 34.3 MBI welcome Chris Kershaw a.k.a The Heavy Metal Strength Coach to the show this week. In this episode, Chris and I talk about coaching philosophies, thoughts on writing words that have an impact, how grief informs the work that we do, how he helps his clients thrive and how the UK's response to the pandemic made him a better coach. You can learn more about Chris's work at: www.instagram.com/theheavymetalstrengthcoach www.facebook.com/Kersh123 www.gainsglutesglitter.co.uk To learn...
#293-Susan Niebergall: "Fit At Any Age"
February 18, 2021 05:30 - 34 minutes - 26.5 MBSusan Niebergall joins me for the third time on the show (see Episodes 94 and 231) and this time around, we get to talk about her excellent new book, "Fit At Any Age: It's Never Too Late". We discuss the pitfalls she experienced with her own weight loss journey, how she had her "a-ha" moment and what we see affect our clients in practice. Susan's story never ceases to inspire and I know you'll love the episode and her book. To find out more about Susan and to order a copy of "Fit At Any A...
#292-Derek Saunders: Control What You Can Control
February 11, 2021 05:30 - 46 minutes - 35.9 MBDerek Saunders of Macros Inc. joins me this week for his debut on the show. In this episode, we talk about his journey into the industry and how his own story of weight loss informs how he coaches clients to this day. We also dive into the importance of better habits with weight loss, focusing on what we can personally control in life, trigger foods, and the dangers of comparisons in dieting. To learn more about Derek's work: www.facebook.com/DerekS3412 www.instagram.com/dereks34 ...
#291-A.J. Morton: FitPro Mentorship Review
February 04, 2021 05:30 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBA.J. Morton, of FitPro Mentorship Review, joins me this week on the show. In this episode, we talk about the origins of his Mentorship group and why it might matter not only to fellow fitness professionals but to those who hire us for professional services. This was a fascinating conversation and I think A.J. has done a fantastic job keeping this group of the highest value and caliber around. To learn more about A.J. and to join the group: www.facebook.com/groups/Fitpromentorshipreview ...
#290-Ashley Day: Change Happens When We Feel Strong
January 28, 2021 05:30 - 37 minutes - 27.9 MBCoach Ashley Day of Kick Ash Training joins me this week. In this episode, we talk about the mental obstacles that stand in the way of our progress and how a change of perspective can be the difference in whether we succeed with our goals or not. We also talk about how a foundation of strength and self-respect can be the best place to start. To learn more about Ashley Day: www.kickashpersonaltraining.com www.facebook.com/kickashtrainer www.instagram.com/kickashtrainer To learn mo...
#289-Melody Schoenfeld: "Diet Lies And Weight Loss Truths"
January 21, 2021 05:30 - 32 minutes - 24 MBMelody Schoenfeld returns for her 4th appearance on the show this week. You can check out episodes 88, 163 and 205 to hear her former appearances. This time, we get to chat about her new book "Diet Lies and Weight Loss Truths" which she co-authored with another veteran of this show, registered dietitian, Susan Kleiner. If you're looking for a great dive into the most popular diets out there and a very un-biased, evidence based look at what they do and don't do, Melody did fantastic work here...
#288-Brendon Rearick: "Coaching Rules"
January 14, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBI am honored to welcome Coach Brendon Rearick to the show this week to chat about his brand new book "Coaching Rules". We get to touch on his fascinating story in the industry to date and the origins of his book. On the cover, are 4 bullet points that Brendon tackles in greater depth within the book. We break down each point and why they matter to coaches regardless of how long you've been in the industry. I can't thank Brendon enough for not only sharing his time but writing a great book as...
#287: 7 Ways To Make Your Health Better In 2021
January 07, 2021 05:30 - 15 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's been a long time since I've done a solo episode but due to some tech issues on my end, the show I had originally planned to release will be coming out next week instead. I give some more insight on that in today's episode. I also take some liberties with my most recent blog of the same title to give you some thoughts on how to make 2021 a great year for you and your health. To learn more about your host: www.jasonleenaarts.com www.revfittherapy.com www.facebook.com/jason.leena...
#286-Robert Linkul: Reinvest In You
December 31, 2020 05:30 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBI welcome Robert Linkul to the show for our final episode of 2020. Robert is the owner of Be Stronger Fitness and the creator of Training The Older Adult. In this episode, we touch on how the pandemic affected his brick-and-mortar business, how he has continued to improve the lives of his clients in light of those changes, and why his community has been continued to be successful. Robert also shares his thoughts on where the future of the industry may be heading and a call to action for othe...
#285-Nick Zimmerman: Fitness Should Be Accessible To Everyone
December 24, 2020 05:30 - 35 minutes - 32 MBThis week, I welcome the debut of coach Nick Zimmerman to the show. In this episode, we talk about what it was like for him to build his personal training clientele before the pandemic began. We also chat about how he transitioned his clients into the virtual platform and how they have thrived as a result. Nick talks about how authenticity and flexibility have helped him continue to work with his clients, how it works with his personality and his approaches for social media and client connec...
#284-Abby Langer: "Good Food, Bad Diet"
December 17, 2020 05:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBI have the great pleasure of welcoming Abby Langer to the show this week to talk about her upcoming book, "Good Food, Bad Diet". I was privy to an advanced copy and if you are already familiar with Abby's work, you'll know it's a great read. If not, we chat about the "core beliefs" section which comes at the beginning. Abby and I discuss the core beliefs that hold people back from realizing their goals when it comes to how they approach nutrition and how it shapes their lives. Her book comes...
#283-Karen Love Lee: Trauma Made Me Who I Am Today
December 10, 2020 05:30 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThis week, I welcome Karen Love Lee to the show. Karen and I talk about how traumatic experiences like abuse, grief and addiction, even at an early age, can shape the way we look at life as adults. In this episode we talk about steps you can make to understand how it happens and some tips to help uncover it. To learn more about Karen's work: www.karenlovelee.com www.selfevolutionpodcast.com To get the free gift Karen referenced at the end of the show: www.selfevolutionpodcast.co...
#282-Gregg Slater: Don't Let Perfect Get In The Way Of Better
December 03, 2020 05:30 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBI welcome Lift The Bar's Head of Education, Gregg Slater, to the show this week. I have been continually impressed by the work Gregg has committed to the Lift The Bar community especially since the virus has affected coaches and their clients across the globe. In this episode, Gregg and I talk about better strategies for a 30-day lockdown program and considerations for how and why to approach exercises to keep from losing ground if you can't access the gym. It would have been nearly impossib...
#281-Chris And Eric Martinez: What Is The End Goal?
November 25, 2020 05:30 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week, I welcome Chris and Eric Martinez to the show. We cover how trauma in their lives influenced their path into the fitness industry. We also talk about how there are lessons to be learned in 2020 whether you are a fitness enthusiast or a fellow coach who is trying to navigate this year and still be successful in reaching your goals. You can find out more about the work Chris and Eric are doing at: www.instagram.com/chrisandericmartinez And by searching your podcast app of c...
#280-Georgeann Jones And Alec Pinter: My Son Is My Inspiration
November 19, 2020 05:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week, I'm doing another client spotlight with the debut of Georgeann Jones and her son, Alec Pinter. Georgeann started with me nearly two years ago and one of our common bonds is having sons with autism. Her son, Alec, recently started training with us as well and this episode is about their experiences and successes as clients of RevFit. We talk about the community here, why it works for both Georgeann and Alec and how the inclusivity and atmosphere has been beneficial not just for the...
#279-Marissa Leenaarts: You Have To Compete With Yourself
November 12, 2020 05:30 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBMy better half joins me on the show for the first time to talk about her own journey with strength and improving her health. We talk about her background on the stage as a lifelong performer and how motherhood has since transformed her. We discuss support systems, trigger foods, the importance of health in our family and the influence of our environment and upbringing and how it shapes our relationship with ourselves. To learn more about your host: www.jasonleenaarts.com www.revfitth...
#277-Rog Law: Be Really Kind To Yourself
October 29, 2020 04:30 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBRog Law makes his triumphant return to the show for his third appearance this week (see Episodes #21 and #47). We catch up on what his life has been like in the nearly four years since he was last on the show. He's a married guy now and he's been working for Mark Fisher Fitness since we last spoke so we touch on that and how 2020 has been affecting his life. We dive into the mindfulness skills and strategies that have been working for both he and his clients. We also chat about some tips hea...
#276-Amanda Thebe: "Menopacalypse"
October 22, 2020 04:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe "Mary Poppins of Menopause" has returned! Amanda Thebe has released a brand new book called "Menopacalypse: How I Learned To Thrive During Menopause And How You Can Too". We had a great conversation back on Episode #166 and this time we dive even further into the pitfalls and solutions for women who are experiencing perimenopause and menopause. From fitness, to food, to alcohol, you'll want to tune in. I can't recommend this episode or her book enough. To learn more about Amanda's wor...
#275-Nikki Naab-Levy: Responsible Fitness Marketing
October 15, 2020 04:30 - 54 minutes - 50 MBI was recently sharing time with Nikki Naab-Levy on her IG live about responsible fitness marketing and the conversation was so fascinating, I asked her to come back onto this show so we could compare thoughts on how we approach marketing in our particular stratospheres in the industry. Nikki has been on fire lately with her own content and I highly recommend you keep an eye on her on social media. Also, please reference our 3 previous episodes together (#147, #164 and #251). Download, subsc...
#274-Darko Botic: Relentlessly Trying To Find The Silver Lining
October 08, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBDarko Botic, of Macros Inc, returns to the show after a great chat back in February of 2018 (Episode #104). In this week's episode, we talk about what the last two years have been like for him. His coaching has evolved since we last spoke and we touch on if he feels his own weight loss journey of losing 200 pounds gives him an inherent advantage over other coaches, the notion of addictive and triggering foods in the diet and how we've been helping clients navigate the ever changing madness o...
#273-Shon Christy: Connect
October 01, 2020 04:30 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIt's been a while since I've done a cross-promoted show but this week I wanted to feature my friend and client, Shon Christy, as he premieres his entry into the podcast world. Some may remember that Shon was my first "official" guest on this show and he was also featured in my most recent book "A Revolution A Day". Shon is a local mover-and-shaker in the social media world and we dive into a lot of what makes RevFit tick: from our community to the social media posts, content creation and mor...
#272-Kate Galliett: Unbreakable
September 24, 2020 04:30 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIt's been two years too long and Kate Galliett returns to the show. You can hear our first great conversation at Episode #123. In this episode, we talk about building unbreakable bodies, how we handle stress and learning how to make diet and exercise work into the chaos of our lives (especially in 2020). Download, subscribe, share with your friends and please take a moment to leave us an iTunes review. To learn more about Kate's work: www.theunbreakablebody.com www.facebook.com/katieo...
#271-James Krieger: "Fitness Science Explained"
September 17, 2020 04:30 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBJames Krieger returns for his 4th appearance on the show this week. Check out Episodes #67, #79 and #159 for more of his insight. This week, we discuss his new book, co-authored with Michael Matthews: "Fitness Science Explained". In this episode, James and I dive into what you should consider when you're trying to understand fitness and nutrition studies, how journalism can impact what you see both positively and negatively and how you can interpret studies better for yourself and your goals...
#270-Dr. Debi Silber: Do You Have Post Betrayal Syndrome?
September 10, 2020 04:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThis week, I welcome Dr. Debi Silber to the show. Dr. Silber is the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of the #1 bestselling book: The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps To Rebuilding Your Body, Mind, and Life After a Life Crisis and her newest book: Trust Again. Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 groundbreaking discoveries that changes how long it takes to heal. In ...
#269-Storme Gray: Step Up To The Bar And Leave Your Fear Behind
September 03, 2020 04:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBI was first connected with Storme Gray through our very own Kimberly Young who was also recently on this show. Storme joins me this week to discuss her journey into and around fitness and how she has embraced powerlifting to enhance not only her strength but her life as well. Storme has so many great takeaways in this episode as we chat about how what you do in the gym can crossover into how you approach your life. This is another HIGHLY recommended listen if you have an affinity for getting...
#268-Dan John: A Voice Of Reason In An Unreasonable World
August 27, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 57 MBDan John joins me again for his third appearance on the show. You can reference Episodes #100 and #181 to hear those. This go-round, we discuss his brand new book "Attempts", Dan John University, the importance of habits, thoughts on fitness "hacks" and so much more. Dan John is always a guest you'll want to tune in for. Download, subscribe, share with your friends and please take a moment to leave us an iTunes review. To learn more about Dan's work: www.danjohn.net www.instagram.com...
#267-Erin Riffle: I Was In A Toxic Relationship With Myself
August 20, 2020 04:30 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBInitially, it was my intent to get as many of my clients on the show who had the desire to do so before I had a repeat performance back on. However, Erin's story I knew would resonate with so many of my listeners that I had to bring her back to talk about it. You can hear her first episode with me back at #179. This episode does have some explicit language, so listener advised depending on how you like to enjoy tuning in each week. Download, subscribe, share with your friends and please take...
#266-Dannie Strable: Whiskey, Wellness, and Pandemic Pivots
August 13, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBI'm joined this week by the owner of Rackhouse Whiskey Club, Dannie Strable. We veer slightly out of the norm with this episode but we cover a lot: a fondness for bourbon and whiskey, the story behind Rackhouse Whiskey Club, an appreciation for exercise and, of course, how the pandemic has affected his industry and how they've used their resources to help the distilleries they partner with. Stay tuned at the outro for a special coupon code for listeners to get $25 off your first box with Rac...
#265-Parmjit Kaur: Stem Cells & Dumbbells
August 06, 2020 04:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBI'm honored to share time this week with Parmjit Kaur. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008 and has spent her time since then undergoing a successful experimental procedure for MS, advocating for MS and learning how to rebuild her body through strength training. Special thanks goes to Jim W. for making the recommendation to connect with Parmjit to make this episode happen. Download, subscribe, share with your friends and please take a moment to leave us an iTunes review. To l...
#264-Lee Boyce: This Isn't Supposed To Be Easy
July 30, 2020 04:30 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBI kick myself for not getting legendary coach, Lee Boyce, on the show sooner. That problem is solved with this week's episode. We cover a lot of ground in this episode: his evolution as a writer, learning how to recover and train around injuries, how he and his clients have been reacting to the pandemic and why the path to fitness success shouldn't necessarily be the easy one to take. Download, subscribe, share with your friends and please take a moment to leave us an iTunes review. To le...
#263-Melody Schoenfeld & Chad Landers: State of Emergency
July 23, 2020 04:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MBI welcome back two returning guests and two great coaches: Melody Schoenfeld (Episodes #88 and #205) and Chad Landers (Episode #106). As they are both gym owners in the state of California, a state which has been more aggressive than most with lockdowns, I wanted to know more about how they've been reacting to the situation. Both Chad and Melody operate different formats of training and both had to shift their clientele to methods that worked best at the time. Tune in to find out what worked...
#262-Eric Chessen: Autism Fitness
July 16, 2020 04:30 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIt's a topic that is very close to my heart, having a son with autism. This week, I welcome Eric Chessen of Autism Fitness to the show. We talk about how he got started focusing on this incredible niche demographic and what eventually led to him creating two certifications to help trainers learn how to effectively coach individuals on all degrees of the autism spectrum. Download, subscribe, share with your friends and please take a moment to leave us an iTunes review. To learn more about ...
#261-Alex Leaf: "The Fat Loss Blueprint"
July 09, 2020 04:30 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBAlex Leaf returns to the show this week after a great episode he did last year, featuring wife Briana Theroux (Episode #187). This time, he's here to talk about his new program which he has put together with Briana and Ari Whitten called "The Fat Loss Blueprint". While there are many components to the program itself, I asked Alex specifically about a few areas that I felt don't get enough mention on the show: circadian rhythms, hormesis, hedonic resets, and the nuance between women's fat los...