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#149 - Rewire your Mindset with Brian Keane
April 20, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBFrom a former school teacher turned fitness professional; over the past seven years, Brian has become one of the most recognised faces in the Irish health and fitness industry. In 2017, Brian published his first book The Fitness Mindset which spent 16 weeks on the Amazon best seller list. In December 2019, he published his second best selling book Rewire Your Mindset. His philosophy is all about finding a nutritional plan that works for you as an individual and showing that your mindset ...
#148 - Kristy's Transformation Story; Improve your Relationship with Food
April 13, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes - 33 MBConventional dieting information can lead people to eating less and feeling stressed. Along with stepping on the scale everyday, this can result in poor health and low satisfaction. A lot of things can happen when we break up with diet culture. Kristy has an amazing story of losing over 50 lbs from her clean eating efforts and weight training. Kristy did something which most are encouraged not to - she listened to her cravings. She allowed herself to eat what she wanted, with 1 key disti...
#147 - Nick's Transformation Story; Overcoming Life's Obstacles
April 06, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes - 36.9 MBA story of survival from someone faced with cancer 4x, diabetes, herniated discs and an alcohol addiction. Nick Klingensmith has overcome many of life's obstacles; with over 100 spartan races completed, Nick is now a motivational speaker, auther and endurance athlete. Nick shares with us the profound perspectives and lessons gained from his experiences. From just surviving to thriving, Nick now spends his time inspiring and coaching others to fitness freedom. For more information on Nic...
#146 - Correcting Movement Mechanics with Aleena Kanner
March 30, 2024 14:20 - 55 minutes - 41 MBAleena Kanner is a Postural Restoration Trained clinician with a big passion and interest in treating and helping individuals understand their mechanics. Aleena and Eric discuss recognizing poor patterns, how people get stuck and how to treat them. Permanent changes to the way the human body operates can have a big downside, and worsen symptoms or create new ones. Things such as permanent retainers, lasik eye surgery, orthotics or relying on a certain shoe to fix patterns can make things ...
#145 - Analemma Water with Mario Brainovic
March 23, 2024 13:00 - 50 minutes - 37.9 MBThe majority of your cells are water, so why wouldn't we want to try to make sure we're replenishing our body with the best water we can get? We've heard about purified water vs water with mineral content and that importance. But today we're going to hear about Analemma water and the concept of structured water along with the exciting scientific discoveries. Mario Brainovic joins us for a discussion on water, biophotons and your health. Mario's company, Analemma has been conducting res...
#144 - Muzna's Transformation Story; One Step at a time
March 16, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 25 MBMuzna began her journey as an overworked mother taking care of her kids, husband and mother without any time for her personal health. A sudden stroke that was suffered by her mother opened Muzna's eyes to the idea of being proactive about one's health. Her journey would take her down a path of discovery involving all the mental benefits that would come as a byproduct of taking care herself. From nothing to full marathon, Muzna credits taking one step at a time. Biting off as much as she co...
#143 - Autophagy & Longevity with Don Moxley
March 09, 2024 14:00 - 44 minutes - 34.5 MBDon Moxley's career began as Ohio State's first sports scientist and now he is director of Applied Science at Longevity Labs. Don went from elevating athletic performance to enhancing human performance. Most recently Don continues to educate about autophagy, our cellular house-cleaning, and how it relates to longevity. Throughout his research he learned about spermidine which is a natural polyamine that stimulates autophagy and must be present to stimulate autophagy properly. To lea...
#142 - Collagen Peptides with Sean Lake
February 21, 2024 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.6 MBLifelong friend to the late great Glen “BUB” Doherty and the BUBS Naturals frontline in forging Glen’s legacy. Merging his career experience as a professional athlete, director of global marketing, and entrepreneur, Sean has personally curated the product, communal spirit, and charitable mission that defines the BUBS Naturals brand. Woven into the DNA of BUBS Naturals is that of professional athletes, top performers, rabble-rousers, and Navy SEALs. Through that, our goal is to exceed your...
#141 - Weight Loss Medications with Dr. Paul Kolodzik
February 10, 2024 14:30 - 35 minutes - 29 MBPaul Kolodzik, MD, FACEP, FASAM is Board Certified in Preventive Medicine, has been using the GLP-1 medications since they were first approved by the FDA in 2017. He was one of the early physician prescribers of these medications to help his patients achieve weight loss and improved metabolic health. In his metabolic health and weight loss practice, Dr. Kolodzik has assisted over 1,000 patients lose weight and reverse chronic diseases such as prediabetes, diabetes, hypertension, high chole...
#140 - Non-Synthetic Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Solutions with Dustin Baker
February 03, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBI'm thrilled to introduce Dustin Baker, President of BioProtein Technology, a luminary pioneering non-synthetic alternatives to human growth hormone (HGH) in the realm of health, fitness, and longevity. (Not to be confused with the peptides that were banned in 2023 by the FDA!) Dustin's brainchild, BioPro+, is shaking up the HGH industry. It's not just another product – it's a game-changer, offering top-notch anti-aging and regenerative therapies that aren't just about medicine but have ...
#139 - Sleep Posture & Your Health with Dr. Peter Martone
January 28, 2024 13:35 - 39 minutes - 32.7 MBDr. Martone is changing the conversation on SLEEP. It’s obvious that sleep is vital to health, but HOW YOU SLEEP is just as critical. This is where Dr. Martone delivers. His personal story combined with his 23 years of expertise has taken sleep and health optimization to a whole new level. His uniquely different structural approach is catching fire in the health space and his product, “The Neck Nest” is bringing life changing results that sell itself. We discuss the problems with our...
#138 - Training Hollywood Stars with Obi Obadike
January 16, 2024 15:00 - 45 minutes - 29.2 MBObi has trained and dieted many Hollywood stars and public figures, including Morris Cheshunt, Steve Harvey, and ESPN Analyst Stephen A. Smith, helping them get into exceptional shape. He and Morris co-authored the #1 best-selling diet and exercise book The Cut, which details how he helped Morris lose 30+ pounds in just 12 weeks for his role in the Best Man Holiday movie. The two also co-own Ethical, a natural supplements company You can learn more about Obi at his personal website: www...
#137 - Defeat the Craving with Dr. Glenn Livingston
November 28, 2023 19:32 - 56 minutes - 42.3 MBDiscover the world of cravings and overcoming food addictions with Dr. Glenn Livingston. If you struggle with food in any way, from occasionally eating beyond your own best thinking to regularly consuming mass quantities, I’d like to make you an outrageous promise. Suspend judgment long enough to absorb a few unusual techniques and insights, and you can control your cravings forever. I’m not talking about white-knuckle, hold-on-for-your-life control, but rather the kind you can maintai...
#136 - Brain & Body Performance with Justin Frandson
October 21, 2023 19:11 - 33 minutes - 24.8 MBJustin Frandson is a renowned Athletic Performance Coach and the founder of Athleticism.com and EMFRocks.com. With over a decade of experience in the field, Justin is a leading expert in the connection between human performance and the environment. As an Athletic Performance Coach, Justin became interested in the impact of environmental factors on athletic performance after noticing that many of his athletes were breaking down due to the effects of wearable technology. In response to this,...
#135 - Strengthen your Breathing with Mark Carbone
September 13, 2023 13:45 - 28 minutes - 19.2 MBMark Carbone is the innovative CEO of PN medical, which makes breathing devices to help people improve their lung capacity, reduce stress and increase performance. So much power comes from our breathing and Mark has designed a tool to help strengthen all of the muscles associated with inhilation and exhilitation. His work has helped athletes, singers and those with health issues related to speech and breathing. To learn more, visit https://www.pnmedical.com/ Looking for more sup...
#134 - Exercising After Injury
September 03, 2023 00:02 - 38 minutes - 30.2 MB"It's not how hard we hit, but how hard we can get hit and keep going" Often times after an injury we are too scared to get back out there. But we must remember that while a ship is safe in port, that's not what it was meant for. Move and strengthen your body. For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community
#133 - Turning Healthy Choices into Habits
July 19, 2023 20:36 - 48 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode we discuss motivation, getting started and how to create healthy habits so that taking care of your health and fitness becomes automatic! We take some time to answer some questions that have been submitted. Thank you for listening! Looking for support? Ask questions, connect with others or get help from a professional by joining our free Facebook Training Community
#132 - Fat loss & Muscle Building Circuits
June 28, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24 MBEric and I deliver some quick and simple circuits for fat loss and muscle building! For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community
#131 - Biohacking with Dr. Mike Van Thielen
June 21, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 40.2 MBDiving into the modalities and future of biohacking Dr. Mike Van Thielen goes into his process and steps of creating a life of optimal health. His IZOD method starts with the base and builds on the foundations of optimal living. Many people start bio-hacking in the wrong place, Dr. Mike explains why. For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community
#130 - Near InfraRed Light Therapy with Bjorn Ekeberg
June 14, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 30.1 MBWith over 4000 published studies, we dive into the therapeutic uses of near infrared light. Bjorn, the co-creater of the first wearable near infrared light was nice enough to offer a promo code and link for those interested in a device and would like a discount. Link here Get $60 off with promo code = ThinkFitnesslife8 For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community
#129 - Cycling & Resistance Training
June 07, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 31.1 MBWe sat down with a spin instructor and former cyclist competitor; Tyler Toone. We got to pick his brain about performance, overcoming injuries and the role resistance training plays on his longevity. For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community
#128 - Insulin's Role for Optimal Health
May 31, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 20.3 MBInsulin is a vital hormone in blood sugar regulation. It can aid in weight loss, or the lack of insulin can lead to weight gain. Learn more in this episode as Eric dives into the details of insulin and how it may be time to get your insulin levels checked! For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community
#127 - Heat & Cold Therapies
May 24, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 26.7 MBAnother tool to add to the toolbox that doesn't require a prescription :). Eric dives into the science behind hot and cold remedies to aid in recovery, performance and health. For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community
#126 - Restore Posture with Exercise
May 17, 2023 14:30 - 40 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode our lead program designer, Eric Menchi discusses the importance of posture for exercise. PRI is known as the Posture Restoration Institute which Eric attended for additional expertise and certifications. He will break down the science behind assymetries in the human body and will give you the tools you need to optimize results within your program! For any additional support visit our Facebook Training Community
#125 - Strength Training
May 03, 2023 14:30 - 43 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat exercises do i select? How many reps? How many sets? How do i recover? In this episode we cover all the specifics around STRENGTH TRAINING which includes weight training, proper mobility, progressive overload and proper recovery. For any additional support visit our Facebook Training Community
#124 - Hip & Ankle Mobility
April 19, 2023 14:29 - 31 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this podcast we go over how to self-assess your hip and ankle mobility, common issues we see and how to correct your mobility for better performance and recovery. Our hips is what our spine rests on and is incredibly important to have strong glutes and pelvic floor to keep the hips in a proper position. Lack of good hip mobility can affect proper squat and deadlift patterns. The ankle, or lack of ankle mobility can lead to issues up the chain. Since the foot is the first piece of...
#123 - Neck & Shoulder Health
March 24, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 18.9 MBThe neck and shoulders can accumulate a lot of tightness and it can be detrimental to the rest of the body. Our command center (brain) is at the top of our neck, so in order to create a well operating system we want to ensure proper mobility and stability in the right areas. In this podcast we go over how to self-assess your mobility, common issues we see and how to correct everything for the necek and shoulders.
#122 - Social Health
March 17, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 18.3 MBWe are social animals. Do you know what a blue zone is? It is a densely populated area where people are living to 100. One of the major similarities across the board from all these blue zones is community. They value each other, people's presence and attention. Plus getting together to share some laughs is also a boost to your health!
#121 - Routines for Efficiency and Consistency
February 27, 2023 13:31 - 27 minutes - 18.3 MBTime is always slipping away from us and is usually the #1 excuse we hear when conducting assessment calls. The fact of the matter is, you don't find time, you make time. In some cases; 'if you fail to plan, you're planning to fail.' So set yourself up for success, design efficient routines and be ready with "quick-workouts" in your back pocket for those time-crunching weeks.
#121 - Manage Stress & Focus on the Process with Curtis Christopherson
June 07, 2022 17:49 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBLearn why we need manage our stress and focus on the process to take by our life with special Guest Curtis Christopherson shares his personal story and the key principles he focuses on when helping others achieve their health, performance and physique goals. He is the creator of WrkOUT media that connects individuals with qualified professionals for live 1-on-1 training. https://www.wrkout.com/
#120 - Manage Stress & Focus on the Process with Curtis Christopherson
June 07, 2022 17:49 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBLearn why we need manage our stress and focus on the process to take by our life with special Guest Curtis Christopherson shares his personal story and the key principles he focuses on when helping others achieve their health, performance and physique goals. He is the creator of WrkOUT media that connects individuals with qualified professionals for live 1-on-1 training. https://www.wrkout.com/
#120 - Public Service Announcement!
April 21, 2022 23:49 - 1 minute - 1000 KBWe want to hear from you! We are developing our show futher and want to learn more about you. It would be 30 minutes, about 20 questions and we promise we aren't trying to sell you anything. We truly want to learn more about our listeners as we develop our show. If you're interested send an email to [email protected] Thank you!
#119 - Top 5 'Rules' of Training
March 31, 2022 17:33 - 46 minutes - 41.1 MBWe've summed up the top 5 rules to think about for your training or just improving your mind/body in general. If it doesn’t challenge you it won’t change you Your training is only as good as your nutrition and recovery allows it to be (you can’t outwork a bad diet or outwork the demons) The mind is a terrible master, but a better servant. (You’ll never stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.) The best health practices are proactive vs reactive (you won’t find time, you make time) ...
#118 - Live Your Fullest Everday with Chris Manderino
March 15, 2022 22:50 - 58 minutes - 51.1 MBChris runs LyfeFuel, an elevated approach to nutrition, centered around plant-based whole foods. They make it their mission to source responsibly and sustainably to make sure they are providing the best quality nutrients possible as well as protect the environment. They have 2 main supplement recipes; an ESSENTIAL shake and a RECOVERY shake, and yet he talks about the importance of transitioning to whole foods. In this episode we discuss: Getting back to basics: fueling your body with r...
#117 - Squat and Joint Health
February 27, 2022 00:04 - 48 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode Eric and Matt nerd out about the importance of specific joint mobility (ankle and knee) and how it relates to the squat as well as how the squat should be approached to maintain healthy joints. The squat is a staple exercise for the human body and is extremely beneficial in weight loss, strength building, muscle growth and improving performance. To read more about mobility and stability check our blogpost by Eric Menchi To learn more about the Arthur Squat method mentione...
#116 - Shifting Gears with Adam Hill
February 16, 2022 01:51 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBToo many people believe Ironman triathlons exist for the athletic gods walking among us. That’s what Adam Hill believed when he was 50 pounds overweight and suffering from alcoholism. Five years later, Adam has competed at the Ironman World Championships, been featured in Quest For Kona, and put the bottle down for good. Adam Hill is an elite amateur triathlete with multiple podium finishes and has earned the distinctions of USA Triathlon All-American and Ironman All World Athlete...
#115 - Alcohol and Exercise
February 06, 2022 21:37 - 29 minutes - 27 MBHow does alcohol effect performance? How does alcohol effect your progress? Listen to find out. Want to learn more? Checkout our Blog Post on Alcohol and Exercise Sign up for our newsletter here Interested in more hands on assistance? Schedule a Consultation Source --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
#114 - The Gut-Brain, CNS & Trauma with Physical Therapist Dr. Seth Oberst
December 29, 2021 00:26 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBSeth Oberst is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses somatic sensory techniques to help people overcome trauma. He has a practice located in Atlanta Georgia, as well as works remotely with a lot of people, including myself. He's worked with a wide array of athletes, individuals with auto-immune disorders and people who've experienced physical trauma. We begin by discussing stress and the gut-brain connection. Then we discuss how trauma can affect the nervous system and how being wired for su...
#113 - Pain leads to Performance with Dr. Kevin Stone
December 14, 2021 16:55 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBKevin R. Stone, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at The Stone Clinic and Chairman of the Stone Research Foundation. Trained at Harvard University in both internal medicine and orthopedic surgery and at Stanford University in general surgery, he is a world-renowned expert in biological joint replacement. Dr. Stone has most notably served the US Ski Team, the US Pro Ski Tour, the US Olympic Festival, and the US Olympic Training Center. His innovative work in the orthopedic arena has led to multipl...
#112 - Warm-up with 3 Key Steps
November 20, 2021 18:23 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBPutting all your effort into the WORK of a training session becomes most effective when your body is primed and ready. You should never go into a training session "cold," for many reasons. Your body can be overly active in certain areas, it can be inactive in other areas, your circulation is slower, your core temperature is lowered and your blood vessels aren't dilated enough to keep up with demand. Not only are you not getting the most out of your time, but you could risk serious injury tha...
#111 - Are you pushing yourself enough?
November 11, 2021 17:26 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIt's a common problem we as coaches face as well. Often times with clients go out on their own this question comes up. So we compiled a blog post and a podcast to help address this sticking point. A good program will have a structure to allow you to adapt and see progress. But the program is only as good as it is used. There are some basic tenants we can look for in our program if we're struggling with pushing ourselves enough. Workout design % based lifting Test-in to your program an...
#110 - Mindset; Drives & Triggers
November 06, 2021 19:39 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBA lot of people spin their wheels by experiencing the same roadblocks that shut down performance and continued effort. The first step is owning your own triggers, discovering your passions and what drives you. Then it's about being on the right path to unlock your potential. See anyone can google the best program for a specific goal. What matters is how the program is administered; progression/regression. In order for a coach to deliver the best results on a program they need to understand t...
#109 - Am I wasting time on exercise machines?
October 26, 2021 17:02 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBIn short, yes, they are a waste of time but they are easy to comprehend and thus people resort to them. (We're talking about those big exercise machines that look like they could be in a scrap yard, you load weight onto or use a pin to select a number from a weight stack. - Cable machines and cardio equipment are a different story.) But easy doesn't always mean helpful. You're in the gym for one reason or another and I am assuming you're trying to invest your time in a way that it delivers r...
#108 - Top 2 Roadblocks holding Working Professionals back
October 04, 2021 13:42 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBPeople run into problems every day that keep them from properly taking care of their health. Stress and time are the most consistently found across the board from CEO's to executives to working parents. Cortisol is going to store more fats and burn more muscle. Stress is going to lead to bad decisions nutritionally, or lead you to have a drink at 5 o'clock and then lead to poor nutrition. Lack of consistency will prevent the compound effect. Albert Einstein said it was the 8th wonder of the w...
#107 - Science and Marketing (Assess Quality in 3 steps)
September 14, 2021 21:34 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBThe goal for the episode is to help people be a better critical thinker. Help sort out data, look at both sides and infer your own opinions. We give examples of quality scientific research resources; Pubmed, Research Gate, Google scholar are the big 3. We discuss the following; Correlation vs causation Start with 1930 to 1950’s; Cigarettes advised; https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/doctors-smoking-cigarette-1930-1950/ Metabolism; https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/health/metabolism...
#106 - Hurdles to Overcome with Online Training
August 31, 2021 16:34 - 50 minutes - 41.2 MBPersonal Training has always had an option to be online. Since the pandemic we see a lot more coaches going online. There are a lot of different protocols and approaches. As we continue to refine our own approach we highlighted some of the shortcomings to Personal Training Virtually. Examples: See details to correct form, Showcase details to correct form, Feel the energy of the workout, Spotting, Setup and breakdown of equipment to save time, Teaching a new progression/regression --- This epi...
#105 - Improving Performance with James Cerbie
August 06, 2021 21:45 - 46 minutes - 40.7 MBJames Cerbie is a founder and coach at Rebel Performance which helps thinking athletes move and perform better. He's extremely knowledgeable about mechanics and sports performance. He built a system where he can test 100's of training modalities every year. He's results driven which is what we're about here at Think Fitness Life, We talked about his origin story, his training philosophy. Listen in and to hear more about his 5 pillar approach. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The ea...
#104 - Live Recorded Q+A with 2 Trainers
July 25, 2021 17:09 - 43 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode 2 trainers are given scenarios, prompts or questions for them to answer or give their opinion on. We cover common real life roadblocks that can prevent people from properly training. We discuss nutrition, muscle groups, protein shakes and more. Later in the episode with do a deep dive into the SPLIT SQUAT, how it should be used and why its so important. If you're looking for more personalized assistance, schedule a free call today. www.calendly.com/thinkfitnesslife --- This ep...
#103 - Breathing Patterns & Efficiency
July 13, 2021 02:28 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThere are 4 main types of breathing; eupnea, hyperpnea, diaphragmatic and costal. We discuss each one in depth. We talk about improper breathing patterns. Then we discuss the benefits of slow controlled breathing patterns. Read more here. Weekly workout: Spend 10-15 minutes warming up. 8x5 of deadlift and flat press. Rest 60-70s per set. Last set is for reps. Food for thought: “Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths” -Etty Hillesum --- ...
#102 - Perform Better with Mike Potenza
June 30, 2021 23:15 - 47 minutes - 41.2 MBMike is in his 15th season as the San Jose Sharks Strength and Conditioning Coordinator working on improving speed, strength, performance. He is also the founder of Tactical Fit Pro's that focuses on the performance of our military's men and women. -We talked about Testosterone levels, blood testing and ensuring sleep in his athletes. -He has all his athletes use Aura Rings and Blublox glasses and binaural beats to help them get the benefits from REM sleep. --- This episode is sponsored by · ...