40 and Fit Podcast

Today we had a great Zoom chat with Chris Flores, author of "Build Your Legacy: 18 Principles to Help You Create and Maintain a Lasting Legacy". We discuss parenting, things to look out for if you're interested in building a legacy, and everything in between. A great discussion of self awareness and leaving your mark. You can find Chris on social media @flo_fitness . To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

We have such a great episode for you guys this week! Our guest has been a few months in the making, but when you have built and run the top flight nutrition qualification course in the world, have staff to look after, and beautiful children to parent, schedules can get a bit dodgy. This week we are beyond excited to have Martin MacDonald on the show. Martin is probably best known for MNU (Mac Nutrition University) which is probably the best nutrition qualification you could ever hope to seek out, but he is also and educator, and a parent. We discuss all things in this episode. How did MNU start, what makes Martin Martin, and anything else that contributes to "life". As always he's entertaining and one of our best shows to date. Buckle up for an informative and entertaining ride. To find Martin on social head over to @martinnutrition and www.martin-macdonald.com . To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

In this day and age, we're "forced" to carry health insurance. Sometimes we pay a penalty if we don't pay for insurance. Almost seems backwards doesn't it?? Anyhow...even when we do carry our own insurance how good is the care that we're getting for our monthly premium dollars? To help us answer this are 2 healthcare professionals, Dr. Natty Bandasak DPT and Dr. Raphael Castro. They give us some insights as to how they have set up their practice to get the most help to the patient and maybe how we, as patients can start to change the narrative. To get in touch with then on IG @doctor.natty and @theliftingdoc . To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

We're back folks! Been a little bit but we're here to bring you some banger information when it comes to training modalities, dietary approaches, and even some new dad advice. Our friend Raphael Castro returns to the show and his story has grown since last time almost a year ago. He has since become a new father, and he has renovated his office/practice to become The Movement Lab. Dive in and see what's going on! To get in touch with Raphael on Social @TheLiftingDoc and @MovementLabNY and on the web at www.movementlabny.com To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

As the pod rolls on we continue to have the pleasure of great stories that inspire, educate, and create the spaces for people to have a voice for their own stories. This week we have entrepreneur Jarred Lustgarten. He is currently the owner of J.L. Carpet and Upholstery (New York Rug Life) he has come quite a long way. Battling addiction, the responsibilities of being a young father, and an entrepreneur he weaves an entertaining thread of how he used adversity to build a life of fulfillment. One of our most entertaining guests this season, get ready to laugh and learn. To get in touch with Jarred on social @jarred_lustgarten @newyorkruglife and on the web www.jlcarpetandupholstery.com You can also listen to his podcast The Spiritual Experience. To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Sometimes the realization of a midlife crisis hits like a ton of bricks, good or bad. However, to be able to admit it and also know you're still navigating the waters is a true testament of self awareness. Today we talk with Dr. Mike Hyjek from Energy Chiropractic in Teaneck. He discusses how the last 2 years have been a cocoon for him, closing a business, coming full circle with an old partner, big life changes, and how you can change it all with a shift in perspective. A very open discussion and we were glad to have him. To find Dr. Mike on the web www.energychiropracticpilates.com To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Originally this podcast was aimed towards males, but as our audience grew and our guests began to include females, we knew it's just as important to hear their stories as well. This week we sat down with a budding female entrepreneur, Laura Valencia. She tells us how and why she started the business she's currently growing and how she makes with work with a "regular" full time job, being a wife, and looking after herself as well. To get in touch with Laura on Instagram: @laurapolancovalencia her business @tiashousekeeping and online www.tiashousekeeping.com To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Ever wonder how those "successful" entrepreneurs build their businesses? Well tonight we sit down with a real entrepreneur who has built his business from the ground up. Kirk Mitchell is an architect and his firm is AKT Designs. We discuss what brought him to wanting to start his own business, the impact of the pandemic, and all the intricacies in between. It's an honest and open conversational blue print that anyone could use if they're looking to "start somewhere" with their entrepreneurial journey. To find Kirk @aktdesignsllc on Instagram and www.akt-designs.com To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

He's back folks! Dr. Natty Bandasak makes his return to the 40 and Fit studio with some new insights, and a new book to tell us about! We dig a bit deeper into the therapy aspect of what he does on a daily basis for his patients. We also discuss his upcoming book, The Complete Guide to ACL Rehab. Interested? Of course you are! Hit that listen button and strap in for an informative ride! To get in touch with Natty and his clinic, @doctor.natty and @myokinetix both on IG. To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with a name some of our audience might know, DJ Andrew Mendez. He's been on platforms such as Sirius and KTU as a resident DJ. What you might not know are his strong ties to the fitness and coaching community. We sat down and discussed all things fitness, where the industry is and going, plus some of his DJ past and future. To get in touch with Andrew on social Instagram: @djandrewmendez or on the web at www.solo.to/djandrewmendez To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Ever struggle with putting a "value" on yourself? Who sets that? Us? Others? If you've ever struggled with this we have Andrew Neiderman of Fill In The Brand and Beyond Werds on hand to help tackle these questions as they exist in the entrepreneur space. To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

This weeks guest is a bid outside our normal wheelhouse, however, do we really do "normal" here at 40 and Fit? Nah... We are joined by magician Nick Padilla. Nick is a young, but not necessarily up and coming magician. He has been Giovanni Ribisi's "hand double" on the Amazon show Sneaky Pete, and has filmed pieces with Bill Nye the Science Guy. Chances are, you've seen him and not even known it. We talk to Nick about how he decided he wanted to be a magician, his story of getting to be a pro, and all the little details in between. It's a very interesting story from an unusual perspective. Buckle in for a good show! To get in touch with Nick via social media: @nickpadillamagic To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Today we have a very special and entertaining guest, IFBB Pro bodybuilder King Kamali. His IFBB career is only part of his story! We discuss the fitness industry, midlife crisis, parenting, and of course King always has a few stories up his sleeve! Strap in for an entertaining and no holds barred conversation. To get in touch with King on social: @kingkamali To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Today we dive right back into the fitness industry! We have Juan Pla, current fitness professional and former Fitness Director of THE GYM in Englewood giving us his 28 years worth of experience in the fitness industry, with some midlife, marriage, and parenting tidbits sprinkled throughout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

This week on the show we take a look at the world of crypto currency and NFT's with Bob Troia @quantifiedbob and founder of @awesome.labs He gives us some background on crypto and NFT's, so if you've been wondering...listen up. Then we discuss the world of being a foster parent with friend of the show, Peter Goldberg. We go all over but we always tie it together. Strap in for a ride! To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

We're back!!! We kick off Season 2 discussing much of what happened during Season 1 and where Season 2 will be going. We talk with business owner Andrew Neiderman about the current state of the fitness industry and entrepreneurship among other things. Strap in for another banger season! To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Today's guest was a real treat, Jeff Morris, creator of The Prep. Jeff was also the co-founder of Parisi Prep. The aim of The Prep is to provide an educational and emotional foundation for kids entering high school to help them develop the life skills that seem to have gone by by over the last generation or so. It's a great program and Jeff tells us how he got started, the way him and his team work with the kids. A great episode and a much needed program for todays kids. To get in touch with Jeff on Social you can find him on Instagram at @theprepyear and www.theprepyear.com . Get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

This was probably our funniest and most entertaining episode to date, as this weeks distinguished guest was Paul Carter. As many of you probably know, Paul has been in fitness for roughly 30 years. He has written countless articles on many platforms and currently has the 2nd largest training platform on Train Heroic. We took this one all over the map...Paul gives us a bit of his personal backstory, some golden hypertrophy nuggets (as always), and lots of MMA commentary. We also discussed much of the deep personal work that he has done through his life in order to be a better man and father. These are the shinning moments of the discussion (along with some well timed jokes and cussing), and hopefully anyone out there struggling with who they are and who they want to be will know they are not alone and the changes they can make are not insurmountable. To find Paul currently on Instagram @liftrunbang1 or www.lift-run-bang.com . To get in touch with us: Fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Back with another high level guest folks! This week we bring Astrid Naranjo to tickle your ears all the way from Queensland Australia! Astrid is a Clinical Dietitian with a Masters Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She has contributed to content with such industry highlights such as Layne Norton, Alan Aragon, and Bill Campbell PhD. With a social media audience of over 60K people, Astrid does fantastic work with educating the public and her private clients. Here we discuss a bit of her personal backstory, coming up in the industry as a female, some approaches she uses with her clients, and of course the impact that COVID has had on the industry, her business, and her country as well. Strap in for a good one folks! To find Astrid on Instagram @antidiet_dietitian or her website http://tiny.cc/astridnarRD To get in touch with us: Fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Today we take a look at some of the ways to get the most out of your training, how a lot of folks tend to go about it the wrong way and why, how to stay motivated (Pro Tip: you don't, it's habitual discipline), and how we want to be a part of shifting the industry educational paradigm. Strap in for some uber nerdery. To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Turn on a dime when the schedule gets flipped! Originally we were supposed to have Paul Carter on as our guest. Family responsibilities forced us to reschedule that for a later date, so today you get just us! We discuss training facility design, some of how we got started in our fitness journey's, supplements (listen up for some good protein options), and we finish out with a quick discussion on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Today we have a real brain teaser of a conversation. We have Paul Gagne from Canada chatting with us. Paul has 38 years experience training athletes of all levels. From weekend warriors, corporate professionals, to some of the best NHL players in the game today. We discuss his training methodology for getting the best out of REAL athletic training. Hopefully we can help get Paul a bit more visible to wider audience of athletes. To find Paul, you can find him on Instagram: @posturalsportsperformance or hit his website www.pg-performance.com To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Today we sit down with fitness professional, business owner, and entrepreneur Pamela Gold. She founded HACKD Fitness studio in NYC back in 2018. We talk about being a business owner, being a business owner through COVID, where she wants to bring her brand, and most importantly how to align your work with your values to help cultivate an everyday process you are in love with. To find Pamela on social media, @pamelapgold To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Today we sit down with world renowned nutrition researcher and all around fitness junkie, Alan Aragon. For those of you in the know Alan has been at the forefront of research along with many of the other leaders in the industry. He also publishes his Research Review monthly. Alan takes us through a candid retelling of some positive life changing decisions, the state of nutrition coaching in the industry, how to properly read research and where we'd like to see the industry go as we continue to evolve. A fantastic conversation and we are grateful for the opportunity to chat! To find Alan you can go to www.alanaragon.com and @thealanaragon for both Instagram and Twitter. To reach us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

No guest this week folks, just a random rant about various subjects that caught our eyes, and then see where we take it. We start with Britney Spears family troubles and end somewhere on TRT, SARMS, and steroids. Listen if you dare! To get in touch with us:  fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

We're back with another insightful conversation from the female perspective. We have personal trainer Ali Reap on this week. She tells her continually evolving story of body image issues in the fitness industry and some of the self work she's been doing to help her on that journey. A great conversation for males or females who might be feeling a bit lost at times. To find Ali you can hit her Instagram: @reap_healthyfit . To contact us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

In fitness, sometimes the injury/healing process is just as important as the exercise routines themselves. Today we sit down with Natty Bandasak, DPT, CSCS and owner of Myokinetix PT. We discuss treating patients as patients, the mental process involved with PT's and patients, building your dream with a proper support group and everything in between. To find Natty on social you can find him on Instagram @pain_jedi @myokinetix and on the web at www.myokinetix.com . To reach us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Here we go! 10 published episodes deep people!! In today's episode we are delving into the idea of the midlife crisis from the perspective of a female. We have Lauren Pla, from Hineni Life Coaching discussing this topic with us today. We go through the ideas of the midlife crisis for males and females, parenting, and a host of other situations that we, as humans, all encompass and have to deal with. You can find Lauren and her coaching programming on Instagram at @laurenpla or contact her via email at lauren@hinenicoaching.com . To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

This weeks episode we have a nice in depth chat with Dr. Raphael Castro: Sports Chiropractor, otherwise known as The Lifting Doc, and he runs a multi service practice up in Rockland County called The Movement Lab. We talk fitness through COVID, being an entrepreneur, treating patients through injury, and much much more. This was a fun conversation. To get in touch with Raphael you can find him on Instagram @theliftingdoc and his website www.theliftingdoc.com . To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

This week on the pod we had special guest Chris Appiah, owner of The Sales Arms. A fitness based marketing and sales company. Chris talks about the current state of the fitness industry and where he hopes it can go along with how his company is poised to help anyone looking to be part of the new movement. We discuss more entrepreneurship in depth as well and how working for yourself can keep your personal and professional growth on the progressive path. To see what Chris has going on find him at @regular_chris on Instagram and www.thesalesarms.com To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

In this weeks episode we welcome a local trainer and yoga instructor, Shirley Barbosa on to the show. We discuss how real a midlife crisis is for woman, being newly divorced, reinventing herself, and finding her voice in an ever changing fitness industry. This was done over Zoom so she has a slight echo to her voice. Find her at @yogalovey on Instagram. Contact us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Since we had a last minute guest cancellation, we went back to the beginning! This episode is the FIRST crack we took at the 40 and Fit Pod. We discuss our own personal journeys, injuries, self worth, and why we started this podcast. A very real and raw look into what makes us US. Always remember folks, you're never truly "alone". Reach us at: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

This one goes out to all the fitness entrepreneurs out there! We have a well known local "hero", Will Woo. Will is involved in local political projects and is an active owner in many Orange Theory Fitness locations. Andrew Neiderman owns a company called Fill In The Brand, which is an adaptive communication, production, and marketing house. We discuss being an entrepreneur, and the direction the fitness industry is going and how can we make it even better for the target audience. Lots to learn from in this one! Get in touch with us at fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Today's guest is bodybuilding icon, Vinny Galanti. Vin is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder and a true OG to the “iron game”. Now in his 50's and still competing, he brings us through his life and career decade by decade. Ever wonder how men can stay in top shape as they get older, while still juggling goals and real personal growth? This one's for you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

In today's episode we take a quick walk through some of the weeks news, and then we dive head first into the fitness industry. It's been a crazy year so we all discuss where we've been, where we all think the current state of the fitness industry is, and more importantly where is it going!?! If you're a fitness professional, this is a great roundtable discussion for you. If there is anything you guys want to hear or have us answer you can reach us below. fortyandfitness@gmail.com @jbaruc.fitness @Hoban_Nation @RPM_Nutrition --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

Unfortunately our last uploaded episode's audio dropped out. So this remix is actually the 2nd half of our conversation continuing from Episode 1. We speak more about coming out of the military with our guest Camilo, mentorship and what it means, the concept of "lost time", more views on growing up in the fitness industry, some deep cut 80's and 90's movie references, and some actual talk about fitness itself! We appreciate the support! To get in touch with us: fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support

All opinions are our own and are meant to spark discussion and critical thinking. We dive right into #StopAsianHate and #BlackLivesMatter as our main host is Asian with children who have a Black mother, and how he handles it plus the fears around just being a parent. A special Marine vet guest as well to add some perspective. To get in touch with us, shoot us an email at fortyandfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/40andfitpod/support