Better Every Day

On today's episode Brad interviews former Thunder Valley coach and current member, Sarah Morgan. While with us at Thunder Valley, Sarah has been in PT school, graduated, purchased commercial real estate, and just yesterday (November 1), open her very own Onward location. They discuss how Onward is different than traditional physical therapy and the type person Sarah is looking to help at her practice.

2003 to 2021. How I got in to fitness, my training journey, how I ended up in Johnson City, and the evolution of Thunder Valley since we started.

In this episode Brad interviews his 5 year old, Henry Weems. Brad and Henry discuss kindergarten, Henry's personal training sessions with Coach Tim, what he wants to be when he grows up, and family life. As always, thank you for listening.

On today's episode, Brad chats with John Wooley, owner of successful Crossfit Instagram page @makewodsgreatagain. They talk about his success on social media and the experiences he has had along the way. As always, thanks for listening and please like, review, share, and subscribe. Follow us on Instagram @thundervalleyfitness @thundervalley_fitclub

On today's episode, Brad and Melissa discuss the 5 year anniversary of Fit Club and how much value it has brought to the area and the gym members. They talk about Melissa's fitness journey and her experience coaching the Fit Club classes since it's beginning. As always, thanks for listening and please like, review, share, and subscribe.

This week on the Better Every Day podcast Brad and business partner Chris Rasnake are joined by Tim Zupancic. They discuss his preparation for the Arnold Classic as well as the upcoming "Fit Kid" class. As the Crossfit Open arrives, they talk about what/who they are most excited to see. As always, thanks for listening and please like, review, share, and subscribe.

In today's episode, Brad speaks with coach Tim Zupancic, owner of Absolute Fitness in LaFollette, TN. They discuss how Tim switched career paths from physical therapy to personal trainer, and eventually the title of gym owner. In addition, they discuss how barbell work is similar to life in many facets, parenting, and Tim's recent passion of working with youth in the sport of olympic weightlifting. As always, thanks for listening and please like, review, and/or subscribe.

On a recent visit to Concord, NC to see Thunder Valley's business coach, Steve Pinkerton, he randomly (mid workout) asks Chris and I to be guests on his podcast and tell the "life cycle" of Thunder Valley. Was super cool talking about the ups, downs, and progress over the course of the last 9 years.

In today's episode, Brad sits down with Coach Matt Kuivinen, an experienced Crossfit athlete and coach who has stepped in as a new coach and trainer at Thunder Valley Fitness. Better Every Day is hosted by Brad Weems, owner of Thunder Valley Fitness in Johnson City, Tennessee.

This week on the Better Every Day podcast Brad and business partner Chris Rasnake reflect on 8.5 years of business at Thunder Valley and announce the upcoming move for the gym and achieving their goal of purchasing commercial real estate for the gym to be within. As always, thanks for listening and please like, review, share, and subscribe.

This week on the Better Every Day podcast Brad interviews Thunder Valley coach, Ben Plotnicki. In this episode Brad and Ben take a deep dive in to Ben's 2021 Open and Qualifier season talking about the ups and downs and mindset shifts Ben had during the season. As always, thanks for listening and please like, review, share, and subscribe.

This week on the Better Every Day Podcast Brad interviews Nick Uranker, a 5 time CrossFit Games athlete, the world's fittest 35-39 year old in 2019, and creator of Zeus Programming. In this episode, Nick reflects on his first CrossFit competition (at the Arnold Classic), what inspired him to get better, moments when strangers told him how he was going to make it the Games, and reflects on specific seasons at the Games. In closing, Brad asks him a lightning round of questions and gets Nick's opinion on the Dave Castro. As always, thanks for listening and please like, review, share, and subscribe.

This week on the Better Every Day podcast, Brad interviews Hannah Webb, a nurse practitioner and future NASM personal trainer. On this episode, Hannah reflects on her athletic/fitness journey, what drives her to be better every day, reason for deciding to study to become a personal trainer, and has a Q&A session with Brad about fitness and nutrition. Thank you for listening and watching and please like and/or subscribe.

This week on the Better Every Day podcast Brad interviews Craig Charles, creator of Crown Cutz Academy Barber School and owner of Crown Cutz Barber shop. Craig talks about his journey of playing football at ETSU, the San Fransisco 49ers (with Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens), and how he started his career in cosmetology and as a barber. Tons of knowledge about being a barber, what creating a barber school looks like, and Craig's tips of how to get better every day. Thank you for listening. Please like and/or subscribe.

In this episode of the Better Every Day podcast Brad interviews his friend since 2006, Jared Allmond. Jared was one of the first true hustlers that Brad ever met when they worked together at Jimmyz Surf Co. They discuss Jared's career, how they reconnected on Clubhouse (the newest invite only app), how surrounding yourself with people that push you to be better is crucial, and reminisce on some good moments they had together. Thanks for consuming. Please like and/or subscribe.

On today's episode, Thunder Valley Fitness co-owner Brad Weems interviews Matt Hewett. Matt is a 2015, 2016, and 2018 CrossFit Games Champion with the CrossFit Mayhem team out of Cookeville, TN. In this episode Brad and Matt talk about his fitness journey, how he found CrossFit, the process of becoming a champion, and what life looks like today as head of Athletic Development at Tennessee Tech University.

On this episode of the Better Every Day podcast, Brad interviews Rebecca and Mike Smith, owners of Rouge Salon in downtown Johnson City, TN. Brad and the Smith's discuss how they met, the development of the salon, and why they decided to move downtown and establish the nicest salon in town. Thanks for listening. Please review and subscribe.

In today's episode, Brad interviews Joe Tebaldi, creator of Flexx, a company that helps gym owners develop better websites, manage prospective customers, and create online workouts for members. Brad and Joe discuss Joe's story from an assistant manager at Walgreens forcing himself to a be positive person, to working for the GRID League, to eventually creating his own company.    Joe shares the importance of listening and how it has led to his success in multiple areas of life.    Please like and/or subscribe.

On this week's episode Brad interviews Ragin Fitness Co.'s (located in Lafayette, Lousiana) owner, Jeremy Hohle. Brad and Jeremy chat about Jeremy's journey as a gym owner, why Jeremy rebranded his business, and share the story of Jeremy going viral by dressing up as Drew Brees at a Saint's game and how it got him on SportsCenter and eventually led to him meeting Drew Brees.

In today's episode, Brad interviews new-ish Thunder Valley CrossFit member, Aaron Flannagan. Aaron and Brad talk about Aaron's childhood and youth which included egging cars, acting like the guys on the hit tv show "Jackass", and his "education" obtained at Moral Kombat (a program for youth that find themselves in trouble). Additionally, Aaron shares a story of deciding to train like a professional wrestler at the age of 30 and the guys wrap up the show talking some marketing and social media.

In this episode I interview CrossFit O.G. Brian Strump. We hear his story of the days of meeting people in the CrossFit community on forums, when he decided to start his own CrossFit gym in addition to also running a chiropractic office, and how the industry has changed since the old days. In addition, we discuss his decision to rebrand his business, how Covid affected his business, and how he grew as a leader in 2020.

In this episode of the Better Every Day podcast Brad interviews Aaron Dodge of Charlotte, NC. We hear his story about how he got a job with the then New Orleans Hornets, his various stops around the NBA/WNBA, and how he landed in Charlotte. We also talk thoroughly TikTok and what makes it so unique and wrap up the show going back and forth doing some of our favorite impressions.

On today's episode, Thunder Valley Fitness owner, Brad Weems visits Charlotte, NC and sits down with Stu Brauer, owner of URBN MVMNT and WTF Gym Talk. In this episode we take a deep dive in Stu's story from starting his fitness brand in local apartment complexes and parks to purchasing a $1,000,000 piece of property in downtown Charlotte and becoming the top content creator in the microgym industry. 

On today's episode, Thunder Valley Fitness co-owner Brad Weems brings back Tyler Minton to talk about game-changing nutrition - and some of the knowledge Tyler drops will surprise you. Tyler Minton is a former professional MMA fighter and gym owner, who turned his passion for nutrition into a career as a nutrition specialist for some of the biggest names in UFC fighting. Better Every Day is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with: Better Every Day with Brad Weems I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea Barber College Success with Craig Charles The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems Allpointswhole with Krista Wright Doing Good with Dr. Becky Powers and Josh Smith

In today's episode, Thunder Valley Fitness co-founder Brad Weems sits down with Tim Zupancic, a member of ETSU's Olympic lifting team and aspiring Olympic Games athlete. Tim talks about literally growing up in his dad's gym and how he never stops hustling to achieve his goals. Better Every Day is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with: Better Every Day with Brad Weems I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea Barber College Success with Craig Charles The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems Allpointswhole with Krista Wright Doing Good with Dr. Becky Powers and Josh Smith

On today's episode, Thunder Valley Fitness co-owner Brad Weems talks with Ryan and Janey White. Ryan and Janey are both teachers in the area's public schools, and Janey coaches in Thunder Valley's Fit Club program. Better Every Day is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with: Better Every Day with Brad Weems I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea Barber College Success with Craig Charles The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems Allpointswhole with Krista Wright Doing Good with Dr. Becky Powers and Josh Smith

Today's guest is Cody Hubbard, owner of Breaker Barber Company in downtown Johnson City. Better Every Day is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with: Better Every Day with Brad Weems I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea Barber College Success with Craig Charles The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems Allpointswhole with Krista Wright Doing Good with Dr. Becky Powers and Josh Smith

On today's episode of Better Every Day, Brad sits down with Thunder Valley Fitness (and new Fit Club coach) Josh Misener to talk about Josh's fitness journey, his early days of Crossfit, and what he does when he's not at the gym (which isn't often). Better Every Day with Brad Weems is a proud member of the Market Street Media podcast network, along with: Better Every Day with Brad Weems I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea Barber College Success with Craig Charles The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems Allpointswhole with Krista Wright Doing Good with Dr. Becky Powers and Josh Smith

Today's guest is Tyler Minton, nutritionist and owner of Tyler Minton Nutrition. Tyler and Brad talk MMA, fatherhood, tips for everyday gym members, and answer questions from Facebook. Better Every Day with Brad Weems is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with: Better Every Day with Brad Weems I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea Barber College Success with Craig Charles The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems Allpointswhole with Krista Wright Doing Good with Dr. Becky Powers and Josh Smith

Today's guest is Craig Hysell, founder of the original Crossfit Hilton Head. After running his gym for eight years, Craig dropped everything in 2018 to make a major life change. Craig drops a ton of wisdom in this episode, so be sure to tune in. It's guaranteed to inspire you. Better Every Day is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. The full Market Street Media roster includes: Better Every Day with Brad Weems I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea

Today's episode of Better Every Day with Brad Weems features Thunder Valley Fitness member Chris Smith talking about his fitness journey. In particular, how he was motivated to get healthy once and for all and the challenges of staying fit when you're spending a lot of time in airports and hotels. Chris has gained strength, lost weight, and boosted his cardio endurance. He's even hitting new PRs as he trains for a half marathon in the middle of quarantine. Better Every Day with Brad Weems is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. The full roster of Market Street Media shows includes: Better Every Day with Brad Weems I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea

Today on Better Every Day we're talking with Leighton Hart, owner of Market Street Media. In the interview, Leighton talks about growing up too skinny to play sports, the insanely simple Crossfit workout that made him puke, and why he started a podcast studio in downtown Johnson City. Better Every Day is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with: Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney

Today's guest is Ben Plotnicki, our newest coach at Thunder Valley Fitness. Ben brings a treasure trove of experience to the table as a former affiliate owner, and as a former Level 1 seminar instructor for Crossfit HQ. In today's interview, we just want to get to know Ben a little better and at the end Ben gives us a high-level look at upcoming programming on the Crossfit side at Thunder Valley Fitness. Better Every Day is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with: Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard I See You, Mama with Kristina Dulaney Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas (under)stated

A few weeks back, Ryan McKinney of the Johnson City Small Business podcast sat me down and asked questions that pertain to my personal life and role as a small business owner. It was a blast and definitely a little role reversal for me as I am typically the one interviewing. Attached is a link to his podcast. Be sure and follow! https://anchor.fm/ryan-mckinney5

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This is short form, non interview based content. This episode gives some shoutouts (birthdays, gym news, etc) talks programming and previews workouts for the next day within our CrossFit and Fit Club programs. If you like this segment and would like to see more of this then be sure and "like" below or comment. Thanks for listening.

Today's guest on the Better Every Day podcast is Harrison Wexler. Harrison is a founding member of Thunder Valley Crossfit and is now semi-retired from his family business, Free Service Tire Company. Harrison is one of Thunder Valley's nicest and most-loved members, and in the episode we share some of the stories that have made Harrison a legend in the Thunder Valley community. Better Every Day with Brad Weems is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with: Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney

First attempt at some short form, non interview based content. This episode gives some shoutouts (congrats, birthdays, good jobs), talks programming and previews workouts for the next day within our CrossFit and Fit Club programs. If you like this segment and would like to see more of this then be sure and "like" below or comment. Thanks for listening.

After a career in which began in the military as a marine, Steve Pinkerton started CrossFit Vitality in his personal garage with 8 members initially signed up. Fast forward 10 years later, and Steve : has turned Vitality Fitness into a 50,000 square foot facility has 500+ members is a landlord to 16 tenants has 2 daughters has been to the CrossFit Regionals 5 times (narrowly missing the CrossFit Games twice) has been a keynote speaker at seminars for small gym owners. His story, facility, and success as a gym owner and CrossFit athlete is unparalleled. Nonetheless, Steve was willing to be a mentor and business coach to Thunder Valley Fitness. In this podcast we revisit the moments since 2012 that we have had with Steve that led to the future development of Thunder Valley Fitness, the start of Thunder Valley Fit Club, and hear the struggles and stories of the growth of Vitality Fitness. Be sure and stick around to the end as we ask Steve about some of the habits and rituals which he believes has contributed to his success. Show Notes : 0:30 - about Steve 1:56 - stories from our Level 1 seminar at Steve's facility 4:52 - Kyle Maynard and his impact on Chris at Steve's competition 10:58 - we hire Steve as our business coach 13:07 - Steve revisits meeting/interviewing Melissa 16:52 - Steve shares his CrossFit regionals experiences + Vitality's origin story 22:18 - Steve talks about buying land and building Vitality 33:06 - how he came up with EvoFit (what we modeled Fit Club after) 36:03 - EvoFit = new on-ramp or stand alone program? 36:58 - Steve's relationship with Mike Jones, owner of Alchemy 365 and creator of torpedo 39:49 - when Steve knew EvoFit was going to be a success 41:34 - Steve explains why he does breathing work and benefits of 44:12 - Steve takes a 25 minute nap every day. He explains why and the value of. 46:38 - Steve fasts 19 hours a day. Here's why. 51:54 - 3 habits Steve contributes to his success 57:38 - a message to former members of his/a gym that are making looking to get back Better Every Day with Brad Weems is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. Market Street Media makes starting your podcast insanely simple. If you'd like to sponsor the Better Every Day podcast, shoot an email to marketstreetmediahq@gmail.com

In today's episode, we're talking with Seth & Elizabeth Brown, two of the first people to sign up for our Fit Club program when we launched it in 2017. Since then, Elizabeth has averaged five days a week in the gym and Seth has made fitness a priority as he juggles life as a pediatric ER physician and leader within Niswonger Children's Hospital. Seth & Elizabeth are two of the most positive people you'll meet, and we're sure you'll love hearing their story. In the studio to co-host is Dr. Ryan Collart of Collart Chiropractic in Johnson City. Visit the Thunder Valley Fitness website Better Every Day with Brad Weems is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. Market Street Media makes starting your podcast insanely simple. If you'd like to sponsor the Better Every Day podcast, shoot an email to marketstreetmediahq@gmail.com

In today's episode of Better Every Day, we're slicing and dicing the upcoming week's programming at Thunder Valley Fitness. It's unusual for us to release our programming early, but this time we wanted you to have a sneak peek and also give you some pointers on how to approach these workouts mentally. Helping me break down these WODs is Ben Plotnicki and Ryan Collart. These workouts will take place February 10-14. If you want a good look inside life at Thunder Valley Fitness, be sure to check out our INSTAGRAM. Better Every Day with Brad Weems is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. Market Street Media makes starting your own podcast insanely simple.

Today's episode of Better Every Day with Brad Weems features an interview with Melissa Fleming. Thunder Valley Fitness members will recognize Melissa as the always upbeat director of Thunder Valley Fit Club. In the episode, Melissa talks about her fitness journey, how her mindset around food has evolved over the years, and the origins of the popular Fit Club program. We also throw in a lightning round with questions submitted by Thunder Valley Fitness members. As always, you can get info about Thunder Valley's Fit Club, Crossfit, Burn, and personal training offerings on the Thunder Valley Fitness website. Better Every Day with Brad Weems is a proud member of the Market Street Media podcast family. Market Street Media takes the hassle out of starting your podcast.

In today's episode, I'm talking with Erica Hilton. Erica, a mother to three and communications director at Calvary Church, is a longtime Thunder Valley Fitness member. The time she spends in the gym pays off. In the first few minutes of the episode, I run through her PRs (and a crazy party trick she can do) and I guarantee you'll be impressed at her strength. We spent part of the episode talking about Erica's role at Calvary Church and how she works to improve the lives of families in the Tri-Cities area. I think you'll enjoy getting to know Erica Hilton. _____ Prefer to watch our interview? It's posted on YouTube. Just CLICK HERE TO WATCH And as always, you can CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THUNDER VALLEY FITNESS _____ Better Every Day with Brad Weems is produced in Johnson City, Tennessee. We're a proud member of the Market Street Media podcast network.

Episode 3 features Dr. Tim Jenkins. He is an orthopedic surgeon at Watauga Orthopaedics in Johnson City, TN. Today we ask him questions that help educate our athletes to perform and feel better at the gym. Listed below are highlights of the show... 6:50 - things you can do to avoid back, shoulder, and knee injuries 12:05 - sleep, hydration, and healthy diet .... rank ‘em 16:45 - strength training, cardio, and bodyweight movements ... which one is best for a 35-45 year old? 17:57 - smart tech/fitness trackers and health + most important metrics to watch 22:08 - what is inflammation? how do we get rid of it? 27:16 - you've got long term pain. do you need an injection or surgery? 30:53 - negative effects of carrying 10 extra pounds of weight on your body 32:50 - what is arthritis? 34:05 - what can we do to avoid arthritis? 37:53 - stress + the effects it has on our bodies + tactics to fight it 45:42 - benefits of personal training vs group training

In today's episode, I'm interviewing Dr. Ryan Collart, a Thunder Valley Fitness member and one of the pioneers of Crossfit in the Tri-Cities. Ryan and his wife Kari are chiropractors with Collart Chiropractic. In this episode, Ryan walks us through how his background in sports led to discovering a passion for fitness.