Bodies By Design Radio

In this episode of Bodies By Design Radio, host Fred Sassani welcomes special guest Troy Taylor for an in-depth conversation about the crucial connection between nutrition and performance. Troy shares his personal fitness journey and how working with Meal Proz has allowed him to help others stay on track with their goals through high-quality, ready-to-go meals.Together, Fred and Troy break down the benefits of tracking macros, debunk common nutrition myths, and discuss the importance of customizing nutrition to the individual. They also explore how Meal Proz brings convenience and affordability to meal prep—removing the guesswork and helping clients stay consistent.Troy closes the episode with an invitation to an upcoming Meal Proz tasting event, where listeners can experience the meals firsthand, meet the team, and connect with like-minded members of the fitness community.

In this episode of Bodies by Design Radio, Trainer Fred opens up about a season of transformation at the gym. After 16 years in the same space, Bodies by Design has moved to a brand-new location—bringing upgraded amenities, more room to grow, and a renewed energy for both clients and the team.Fred also shares reflections on recent staff changes, the bittersweet departure of long-time trainers, and how the integration of physical therapy has taken client care and performance to the next level. With fewer injuries and better results, the mission remains clear: keep it simple, keep it smart.He also gives listeners a sneak peek into what's ahead for the podcast, with upcoming episodes diving into nutrition, wellness, and sustainable strategies for a healthier lifestyle.This episode is full of gratitude—for the community, the team's commitment, and the clients who continue to trust the process. If you're ready for clarity in your fitness journey, you're in the right place.

Are you tired of struggling with your nutrition?If you're anything like most people, your nutrition struggles have become frustrating.As we come into the time of year when most people gain 8-10 pounds, your anxiety is up a little bit. You've seen how this goes too many times.What if it didn't have to be that way?What if you could completely adjust your mindset regarding how you behave with food?In this episode, Fred and Donovan provide some proven nutrition principles built into the 30-Day Nutrition Ninja program they created.If you're a member at Bodies By Design, you definitely don't want to miss this episode and the opportunity to upgrade your mindset around nutrition... especially before the holidays hit.If you're not a BBD member, you'll still get so much out of this episode.Enjoy.

This is a big announcement to our loyal Bodies by Design clients and podcast listeners.The day has come to let you know that Coach Donovan is retiring from Bodies by Design.After 20 years of in-the-trenches coaching, it's time for the next phase of his life.Why?What's he going to do next?What does this mean for BBD?Let's jump into this episode as Trainer Fred and Coach Donovan talk through this big moment.

You enjoy taking vacations so you can take a step back and have some time away from the daily grind.The problem is, you tend to let yourself go completely.Your fitness is off. Your nutrition is off. Your sleep is off. You've been in a plane or a car for a long time. You're in an unfamiliar place. The list goes on.We get it.In this episode, Fred and Donovan share their personal stories of recent vacations. Listen carefully, and you'll gain useful tips to feel fit and accomplished on your next vacation.Listen, take action, and share with anyone who takes vacations.

Have you ever returned from a vacation feeling fat, lethargic, and completely out of shape? It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Fred and Donovan talk about their recent vacations and break down 3 Keys to Staying Fit On Vacation. If you ever plan on taking another vacation and want to keep you fitness, body, and health on point, listen to this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

Over the past 21 years we've seen many people struggle with how to track their progress in a way that empowers them. Instead of empowerment, the moments stepping on the scale and frowning at the mirror take a mental toll. It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 4 Ways to Track Your Progress. Progress and results show up in many ways on your fitness journey. Are you recognizing them? This episode will help you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

Have you ever considered how your entire lifestyle is contributing to the body you have, the energy you have, and the overall results you're getting? In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down what your lifestyle has to do with it all. You'll learn 2 powerful obstacles that are challenging you and 2 powerful avenues of change that you can begin engaging in right now. If you want to take your power back and be in control of your lifestyle (and results), be sure to listen to this entire episode. Sharing it along to your network... well, that gives you bonus points (karma style). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

Do you experience pain in your body when you workout; or in life in general? Does it feel like there's always something nagging you? It can be very frustrating so let's address it. In this episode, Coach Donovan and Dr. Morgan Riggins dive into the Top 3 Pain Points of Gym Goers and How to Overcome Them. These tips that Doc provides are actionable, meaning you can begin doing something about your pain right now. If your pain persist longer than a week, it may be time for you to see a provider that can take a deeper look at the root cause of your discomfort... and Dr. Riggins is a fantastic choice. You can find out more about her at: Her website: Opal Movement Therapy Her Instagram: @OpalMovementTherapy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

Is your household full of harmful chemicals? Your food? Your hygiene products? Your cleaning supplies? Do you even know? Even if you think you do, prepare to have your mind blown. In this episode, Fred and Donovan, introduce you to 2 powerful apps that make really simple for you to Make the Right Choice for Your Health, and the health of your family. There are so many surprising and unhealthy ingredients filling up every area of our lives. With these 2 apps, you can begin eliminating as many harmful ingredients as possible, which will effect your overall ability to have greater health and fitness results. If you have a desire to live as clean as possible, in every area of your life, be sure to listen to this entire episode. == Referenced apps: YUKA THINK DIRTY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

You want to get in better shape in 2024; right? Lose some inches. Fit into those clothes. Look better naked. All of this comes down to losing body fat. Can you think of all the reasons why you would want to have less unnecessary fat on your body? In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 5 Benefits of Losing Body Fat that you may have overlooked. If reaping the rewards of having less body fat sounds good to you, listen to this episode. Be sure to share it along to a family member, friend, co-worker, or neighbor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

You ever notice how you workout less during the holidays than you do the rest of the year? Why does that happen? It may not be what you think. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down the #1 reason workouts can become non-existent during the holiday season, and what you can do about it. We also share our highs and lows of 2023. There we're several. Enjoy this last episode of the year and we'll be back on the air in January 2024. Thank you for all your support. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

Do you really know all the great things you're capable of in this life? Do you often find yourself doubting YOU and your own abilities? Are you holding yourself back? In this episode, Fred and Donovan talk about some personal examples of how they've surprised themselves in their lives. They also give a couple of client examples that resulted in emotional breakthroughs. If you know it's time for YOU to breakthrough and surprise yourself, give this episode a listen. Then, go live it up and take some surprising action. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

We recently had a friend pass away. His name is Jamey Levels. We all went to high school together. Him and Fred went on to be roommates and play college football together. Just last year we were all dancing together at a birthday party. Now, he's no longer with us in the physical world. His passing, and the sermon the preacher gave at his celebration of life, inspired this episode. In it, Fred and Donovan share a couple of fond memories of Jamey and the powerful message we're left with. This was an impromptu podcast session that we felt inspired to share with you so YOU can feel inspired to live fully today. We all have an appointment so make today count. Peace and love! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

Crash diets. Starting and stopping. All or nothing. Keep treating your fitness, weight loss, and health journey this way and you're sure to set yourself back a little further every year. Eventually getting to the point of extreme desperation; or asking, "Why bother?" It's time for a new approach that's all about changing your personal philosophy to your lifestyle. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 3 Lifestyle Obstacles (mindsets) that may be holding you back. You'll also receive some actionable tips about WHAT YOU EAT and WHAT YOU DO. If you're ready to take a longevity lifestyle-based approach to your health and fitness, be sure to take notes during this episode. And don't forget to hit that like and share button. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

Have you ever gone on vacation and gained weight? You let your guard down, ate all the food, drank all the drinks, and before you knew it, you were feeling puffy and lethargic. Then, you return from vacation feeling like you need to recover from vacation. This is most of society's blueprint. It doesn't have to be this way. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 6 powerful tips that you can use to maintain your weight while on vacation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

Many people who come across Bodies By Design and ask the question, "Why do clients stay with you for so long?" It's a question we hadn't really considered until a few weeks ago. We've long understood that what we have going on at Bodies By Design is very special. It's a true fitness family. We spent the last few weeks brainstorming why people stay with us for so long. It came down to a few key things. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down the reasons. Whether you're someone looking for a coach (or gym to train in), or a trainer wondering how to build a thriving business, the insights in this podcast will be helpful. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

Would you like to get higher quality sleep? Ever wake up feeling tired and lethargic? High quality sleep is the #1 recovery agent for body, mind, and spirit. Without good sleep, you can feel like your dragging yourself through mud every day. In this episode, Fred and Donovan dish out 7 powerful tips that will help you sleep better. When you start getting that great sleep, it's like a whole new world opens up for you. If you've ever wanted to dial in your sleep, be sure to listen to (and take action on) these sleep tips. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

This is part 2 of a 3 part series covering: Consistency Nutrition Sleep If you've ever struggled with your nutrition it's very likely you've tried to move too fast, and/or overcomplicated things. It's easy to do. In this episode, Fred and Donovan offer up 5 foundational diet rules that will simplify how you make changes to your nutrition. Simple nutrition tweaks can have a major life-long effect on your health, body, and mind. If you're ready to lay a solid foundation for your nutrition game, this episode is for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

A lack of consistency is the #1 reason why you won't achieve any goal that you set for yourself. When you become consistent at taking the right actions, you earn the right to reap the reward it brings. Without it, you send yourself spinning on this endless cycle of start, stop, start again. Are you ready to break that cycle so you can finally achieve your fitness and body goals? In this episode, Fred and Donovan lay out a simple, yet powerful, 3-step framework for you to establish consistency. It really is the missing link. If you're ready to win the consistency game, listen all the way to the end... and take notes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodiesbydesign/message

Are there any changes you want to make in your life right now? We're here to argue that change can happen in an instant. This goes against the popular notion of, "Change takes time"... months or even years. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down The Power of Change. You'll hear 3 powerful beliefs, from Tony Robbins, that will help you frame change in a new way. If you're excited to make some changes in your life, this episode is for you. Don't forget to share it along to the people you love. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

The greatest gap in human history is the gap between knowing and doing. You know you need to drink more water. Are you doing it? Even if you are, there's likely some things you're taking for granted when it comes to the connection between hydration and your health. Did you know water aids in disease prevention? Drinking 8 glasses a day has shown to reduce your chances of colon cancer by 45% and bladder cancer by 50%? (mind-blown) In this short, action packed, episode, Donovan and Fred go deep on how water can not only help your health and fat loss, but also give 5 powerful tips that will help you start drinking more water today. If you know it's time to step up your water game, don't miss this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

It's easy to get overwhelmed and try to do too much on your journey to live fit. We've found that doing too much is the fastest way to achieve BURNOUT. In this episode, Fred and Donovan share 7 power tips that you can start using right now to create a successful fitness journey. If you're looking to get fit, and stay fit, be sure to listen to this episode now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

You have goals you'd like to reach in 2023; right? That's a beautiful thing. Your goals give you a direction to take your energy in. The problem is, it's easy to run out of energy and let your goals slip away... year after year. In this episode, Fred and Donovan share their Top 3 themes and goals for 2023. The way they explain their themes and goals will help you narrow down which goals you really want to achieve. The more you narrow them down, the more space and energy you'll have to focus. If you want to know how to achieve your goals in 2023, without getting overwhelmed, listen to this episode and take action on making your goals really matter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

The holidays are here and you're likely stressing about your weight, the way your body is looking, and how you're continuing to repeat the same cycle every year. Even with the dysfunctional habits you keep repeating, you still have a deep desire to transform your body and mind. We're here to help. In this episode, Fred and Donovan have compiled a list of Successful Transformation Tips that have come straight from the mouth's of their clients. All transformations are different. All results are different. The principles remain the same. Have a listen to this list of powerful tips, take action, and get results. The time to start is now. Don't wait for the new year to get here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Have you ever found yourself gaining weight during the holidays? Are you gaining weight right now? If you continue to follow your habitual patterns, you're going to continue to have the weight gain struggle. It doesn't have to be this way. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down some valuable tips to help you avoid gaining the dreaded holiday pounds. You can come out of the holidays in better shape if you take action on these tips right away. Have a listen and share along to your family and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Are you playing the short or long game when it comes to your fitness and body? They are VERY different approaches. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down The Short & Long Game of Fitness. If you want to be fit for as long as you live, without falling into desperate tactics and hating your body, this episode is for you. If you're looking for a committed fitness family and a Coach to keep you accountable to the long game, visit us at: Bodies By Design --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Are you struggling with your weight loss? You're not alone... but you are responsible. We want to help you jumpstart your weight loss results using 7 timeless principles that you can put into action right now. In this Episode, Fred and Donovan go deep on Why You're Not Losing Weight. If you're thinking these principles seem obvious and I already know this stuff, that may be a large part of the problem. The greatest gap in human history is the gap between knowing and doing. We're on a mission to help you close that gap so you can win with your weight loss. Dive in and take action. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Most people are under the misconception that fit people work abnormally hard and spend most of their lives deprived in order to achieve their amazing bodies. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Here's a little secret...It's not hard to get and stay fit. You already know exactly what to do. It's not about abnormally hard work and deprivation. It's all about boundaries. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down a plan you can put into action right now to Create Freedom through Self-Imposed Fitness Boundaries. You'll hear 3 powerful tips and 3 powerful questions that you can do something about, today. Tighten up your boundaries and change your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Most people want to lose weight. They fixate on the scale and desperately cling to hope that the number will be smaller today. Some people want to gain muscle. They flex in the mirror after working out for a week and decide this just isn't working for them. And then there's those that are in-between those 2 extremes. The problem is, when you're in the chaos of your own journey, it can be easy to miss all the rewards and results that happen... when you stay consistent to valuable behaviors. In this episode, Fred and Donovan highlight 21 Rewards of Exercise that are hard to see. When you become aware of these 21 rewards, and give them the attention they deserve, your fitness journey becomes more enjoyable. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Your mornings may be hectic, the alarm may not go off, or the kids may not seem hungry first thing after waking up. Whatever your reasons may be, skipping breakfast puts your kids at a distinct disadvantage. And while you know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, approximately 40 percent of children don't eat breakfast on a regular basis. Why do kids need breakfast? What are some fast, easy, and healthy foods to serve your family in order to get them ready for a good day? In this episode, Fred and Donovan give you tips on how to think about Healthy Kids Breakfast. If you have kids and you want them to be more focused without their energy crashing throughout the day, enjoy this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Ever go on a vacation, eat and drink all the things, only to return feeling less than healthy with a puffy body, achy joints, and a slight hangover? Raise your hand high. We're raising ours. It doesn't have to stay this way. In this episode, Fred and Donovan breakdown your 5-Step Vacation Recovery Plan. If you're ready to be armed with simple actions that move you past that vacation blues, and back on track with your fitness goals, this episode is for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

These days it takes more than an apple a day to keep the doctor off your back. The good doc is going to pester you about your blood pressure and cholesterol levels - apple or not. And who can blame him/her? According to the American Heart Association, nearly 110 million adults have borderline to high risk blood cholesterol levels. In addition, nearly one in three adults suffers from high blood pressure. And these numbers grow every year. So what do you do? Pop a pill and try not to think about it? Or maybe you don't even bother to have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked – what you don't know can't hurt you, right? Whether you've had your blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked lately or not, these conditions are deadly and sneaky - many people are unaware of the danger lurking in their own arteries. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down The Ultimate Prescription for Life. You'll also learn about: High blood pressure and cholesterol levels The difference between HDL and LDL when it comes to cholesterol How exercise effects your cholesterol If you care about your longevity and staying control of your health, give this episode your attention. You'll be glad you did. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

The COVID Pandemic shook the world and made it unrecognizable for years. What if there's been another pandemic when it comes to the makeup of our bodies? Well, there is and you need to know about it. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down The Great Fitness Pandemic and 6 tips on how you can avoid it. If you're committed to your longevity and health, make sure you tune in now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

With all the talk about pandemics lately, we want to take the time to address what we're calling: The Great Fitness Pandemic. What is The Great Fitness Pandemic? It's the low muscle mass, high fat mass problem that we're facing all over the world. Losing fat on your body is a valuable thing, but it isn't everything. You must stimulate and build muscle in order to have a strong capable body that loves to burn fat. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down The Great Fitness Pandemic, plus 5 exercises and 6 tips for you to take action on right now. The Great Fitness Pandemic is being fueled by the desperation to finally lose this weight... and being willing to lose it at all cost. What we're encouraging you to do is play the long game. Start strength training so you can stimulate the muscle that you currently have, and then grow that muscle over time. This will begin building the fat-burning engine of your body. Get all the details in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

It's hard to believe it, but we are nearly half way through 2022 and time is not slowing down. You had big goals at the beginning of the year to get healthy and finally shed the unwanted weight that crept on during Covid. We have a question for you: Have your weight loss results stopped? Or never got started? In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 5 Tips to Get Back On Track With Your Lifestyle. There's a theme for success in this episode. Let's see if you can catch it... and then take action on it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Your weight loss journey is likely being hijacked by some things in your life that have gone unaddressed. Most people are on a journey to transform their body in some way or another. While you're giving effort to your transformation, the rest of your life is also calling for your attention. It can get overwhelming and have a dramatic effect on if you're getting the results you're looking for; or not. In this episode, Fred and Donovan discuss the 5 Silent Killers of Weight Loss. These things aren't easy to talk about, which is exactly why we need to talk about them. Let's dive in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

These days you can't go anywhere without hearing about a new weight loss breakthrough. A pill, a cream, or a new fad diet - you name it and it's going to solve all of your weight loss problems in 30 days or less. Or not. The truth is that most of the things you hear about weight loss are hype. Plain and simple. In this episode, Fred and Donovan debunk 5 Outrageous Weight Loss Myths that people still continue to believe. If your health and fitness journey matters to you, and you want to avoid some of the powerful marketing traps, you'll enjoy this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

"I don't have the time." How many different things have you used that statement for in your life? It's a very common statement and you aren't the only one using it. When it comes to your workouts, saying "I don't have the time" can turn into days, weeks, months, and even years of skimping on your physical activity. It's a slippery slope that we don't want you to go down. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 3 Simple Ways to Make Time for Your Workouts. If time is tight for you, and your physical activity is important to you, be sure to listen to this episode... ...and then share it along to someone else that you know is tight on time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Weightlifting isn't just reserved for bodybuilders and the aesthetically obsessed. Now more than ever, it's become apparent that if you have a desire to be more capable in every area of your life, lifting weights is one of driving forces in getting you there. If you're still thinking that lifting weights will make you big and bulky, think again. That requires a whole lifestyle of overfeeding yourself and living to train, instead of training to live. In this episode, Fred and Donovan offer up 9 Powerful Reasons to Make Lifting Weights Part of Your Life. At the end of the episode we talk about the movement evaluation that we put every one of our clients through to be sure they are ready to lift weights. Be sure to listen all the way through for a word of caution, so you can arm yourself with important knowledge before seeking coaching for your weightlifting journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

You have a desire to be the fittest and most confident version of yourself. There are 5 underlying forces that keep creating resistance on your journey to do just that. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down the 5 Problems Plaguing Your Fitness Journey. When you hear these, you'll realize you have complete control to begin making a shift in these TODAY! Have a listen, take action, and get a little bit better today. You deserve it. Check Out Bodies By Design in Pflugerville --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

As the years continue to cycle through, you keep making plans to be more organized, be more fit, and focus on controlling what you can control. Every year, you vow to be better because you're a human... and all humans desire increase in their lives. Increased happiness. Increased health. Increased finances. No matter how dialed in and focused you get, chaos finds its way in. Can you relate? In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 5 types of chaos that we all face on a yearly basis. You'll also hear them talk about how you can win and stay consistent with your mission when the chaos shows up. If you ever have any chaos that enters your life, this episode is for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Do you know someone who has dabbled with diet pills? Have you taken them yourself? Let's be honest for a moment. You've seen the advertisements for weight loss pills. You know, the ones with those amazing before and after pictures that make you wonder to yourself...do they really work? In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down the 3 categories of diet pills and how they work (or don't). There's a world full of people who have lost weight and achieved their goals through properly structured training and nutrition. What about supplements? Once your nutrition is good, then there are only a few key supplements that you might want to consider. You'll hear about them in this episode. Don't allow the "big industry" to prey on your desperation to lose weight. Instead, keep the power in your own hands and be willing to do the work. That's the ultimate magic pill. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Did you feeling reluctant to create New Year's Resolutions for 2022? We don't blame you. The human tendency is to come out of the gate with grand plans, not remembering that to fulfill those plans you have some uncomfortable work to do. Most can only sustain that discomfort for a short period of time. How about we keep things simple this year? In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 7 simple resolutions that you can put into action to become a little bit better every day. If you like things simple, you'll like this episode. Happy 2022. Let's crush those meaningful goals. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

The holidays are a time of giving, joy, and family. Without having your discipline dialed in and protecting your environment, the holidays can also be an excuse for why you pack unwanted pounds onto your body. We don't want that to happen for you. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 5 powerful tips that you can use as your Holiday Survival Guide to finish the year strong. It is definitely possible to come out of the holiday season without having to give the same ole' tired disclaimer about how you put weight on. This is the year that you can be different, and win. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Here at Bodies By Design we're fulfilling our mission of combining body transformation and complete wellness. In our last episode, we introduced you to Patrick of Trata Physical Therapy, which operates inside of our facility. In this episode, we'd like to introduce Violet and Josh from Develop Wellness. They specialize in Orthopedic Sports Massage and are some bonafide Body Magicians. They're mission is to help humans live pain-free, one person at a time. Take a listen as Fred and Donovan interview the Develop Wellness duo and learn: How they both came from families with massage backgrounds Their philosophy behind the style of massage they do And a powerful tip for beginning to eliminate nagging pain that you may feel in your body When we first met Violet, we knew we had to have her energy in our gym. Us, and our clients, are very happy that her and Josh play such a big role in our wellness ecosystem. You can get on their schedule at: https://develop-wellness.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Have you ever wished you could just go to ONE facility and get all of your health related needs taken care of, by people that you trust? There's nothing more challenging to a busy person's schedule than having to juggle a different location for everything you do in life. When it comes to your health and fitness, our mission at Bodies By Design is to provide as much of a one-stop shop as possible. Over the last 18 months, we've been busy creating that ecosystem inside our facility where you can now get: Yoga with Kacy Montenegro (Freedom Body Yoga) Orthopedic Sports Massage with Violet Deluna and Josh Sweet (Develop Wellness) Physical Therapy with Dr. Patrick and Dr. Laura (Trata Physical Therapy) This is all in addition to the powerful fitness, nutrition, and mindset training we already provide. We want to start introducing our powerful team. Today, we have a great discussion with Dr. Patrick of Trata Physical Therapy (located inside Bodies By Design). Dr. Patrick gives some insight into: His sports background His devastating injuries Why he chose to start changing lives through Physical Therapy In addition, Dr. Patrick talks about some of the the most common pain that he treats and how you can start taking some action now to improve nagging injuries that you may have. You can get on Dr. Patrick's schedule by visiting his website at: https://www.tratapt.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

You're a health conscious human so we know you don't make these 5 mistakes. But, just in case, we wanted to offer this list to you. As the holidays get closer and schedules get busier, it's easy to fall into a few lifestyle habits that can really set you back. Even as a healthy person, making these mistakes will begin to unravel the results you've worked so hard for. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down the 5 Crucial Mistakes That Healthy People Make. If you want to make sure you continue to get results and keep your health in check, give this episode a listen. If you're in the Pflugerville area and looking to transform your body, be sure to visit us at: http://BBDforLIFE.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

The food industry has an agenda: To create a culture of emotional over-eating. That agenda has likely already infiltrated your home and your personal behavior. However, it's not all doom and gloom... ...because, YOU have all the control. You get to choose how you operate with food. In this episode Fred and Donovan will arm you with 3 dirty facts about the food industry agenda. Once you have the facts, you'll then get 3 powerful ways that you can break the challenging cycles that you may have developed around food. Think of this as a food survival guide. If you want to have more control over how you operate with food, give this episode a listen. Keep in mind, there's someone else in your life that can use this information right now. Share this episode so we can help one more person take charge of their food choices. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

How can you put your shield daily in order to deal with the tasks that require your time, attention, energy, and presence in order not to feel overwhelmed and exhausted? In this Episode, Trainer Fred will be discussing five strategic ways to make sure that you are operating with a full battery pack so when everything in your life plugs into you, you have enough energy to give back and be the best version of yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message

Ever wonder how you can reduce the amount of discomfort and nagging injuries in your life? SIDE NOTE: Be sure to listen all the way to the end of this episode to hear how we're creating a powerful wellness ecosystem, inside Bodies By Design, that helps our clients further deal with any nagging injuries that come up. You know that being injured can have a big impact on EVERYTHING you do in life. For that reason, it's really important that you understand the important basics of injury prevention. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down: the 3 most common workout related injuries the 3 biggest culprits to lower back pain 5 powerful steps to help you prevent injury If you've ever experienced a nagging injury and want to become better and preventing them, this episode is for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodiesbydesign/message