Building Strength

In this episode, I answer Austin's question about whether or not I take the time to get to know my clients on a personal level. Thanks for the question Austin! As always, feel free to message me or email me any podcast questions. You can reach me through these links:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lim/ Website: https://www.theodorelim.ca/ Email: theolim7@gmail.com

We're back babyyyyyyyyy. In this episode, I recap life over the past year and address some listener questions about how my training mentality has changed over the years and how to deal with lulls in motivation after life events and injuries. It's good to be back!!   Important Links from this Episode: Train with me in-person or online: https://www.theodorelim.ca

In this episode, I share some quotes and notes from stoic philosophers Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Seneca that have helped me in my personal development journey. I also share a few misc training and health notes that you may find helpful in your own journey. Enjoy!   Important Links from this Episode: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Discourses and Selected Writings of Epictetus

And just like that, we are wrapping up The Four Doctors series. This episode is all about Dr. Quiet and Dr. Happiness. The main questions to ask yourself are: What makes me happy? How often am I currently doing those things? In a perfect world, how often do I want to be doing those things? Enjoy!   Important Links from this Episode: Train with me Online - https://www.theodorelim.ca/online-coaching

This episode is all about movement and training, figuring out how much movement you need daily in order to feel your best and what kind of movement that might look like. I also share the key principles that have guided my training and movement practices over the past decade and provide some key takeaways from each of those modalities.   Important Links from this Episode: Train with me Online - https://www.theodorelim.ca/online-coaching  

This is part 1 of a 4-part series that will outline ‘The 4 Doctors’ as taught by Paul Chek. This episode will be all about Dr. Diet, how to figure out your individual needs, learn what works for you and learn how to listen to your body. By learning these things and putting them into practice, you will learn how to nourish yourself for optimal health, function and performance.   Important Links from this Episode: Train with me Online - https://www.theodorelim.ca/online-coaching Primal Pattern Diet Type Questionnaire - https://bit.ly/3jmKBri Primal Pattern Diet Type Info - https://bit.ly/30uX5EZ Paul Chek’s Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Y7Tgj2RR6Z5zxZZYYWoKg  

In this episode, I share my biggest challenges and lessons in 2020. This is the start of season 2 of the podcast and I plan to bring some awesome content your way this year. You can expect me to drop 2 episodes every month. Friday will be the day! Please feel free to message me if you have any comments, questions or topic suggestions. Thank you for tuning in! Important Links from this Episode: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lim Train with me In-Person - https://www.theodorelim.ca/in-person-training Train with me Online - https://www.theodorelim.ca/online-programming  

In this episode, I offer some questions to ask yourself and some insights for when it comes to deciding what kind of training you should be doing in order to achieve your goals. There are many different paths to the same destination and it’s important to find the path that will work the best for you. Please feel free to message me if you have any follow-up questions or questions in general. I will be happy to answer them.   Important Links from this Episode: Train with me In-Person - https://www.theodorelim.ca/in-person-training Train with me Online - https://www.theodorelim.ca/online-programming

I’ve been away from the podcast for a few months now and I’m happy to be back! Please message me if you have any questions or topic suggestions and I will make it happen for you! Check the show notes for some awesome links too!   Important Links from this Episode: Train with me In-Person - https://www.theodorelim.ca/in-person-training Train with me Online - https://www.theodorelim.ca/online-programming How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy by Paul Chek - https://chekinstitute.com/product/how-to-eat-move-be-healthy/ Paul Chek’s Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Y7Tgj2RR6Z5zxZZYYWoKg Holistic Lifestyle Health Questionnaire and Scoresheet - https://bit.ly/3fUXO8A Primal Pattern Diet Type Questionnaire - https://bit.ly/3jmKBri Primal Pattern Diet Type Info - https://bit.ly/30uX5EZ

In this episode, I share some thoughts after going for my FIRST RUN EVER. I also talk about how I achieved my first ever one-arm pushup last week. Lastly, I am now offering free 15 minute calls/video calls over Zoom to help you with any of your questions. The link to book a call is in the shownotes below!   Important Links From This Episode Book a free 15 minute call with me: https://calendly.com/buildingstrength/15min Couch to 5k: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/couch-to-5k-week-by-week/

Show Notes: 3:00 - Virtual group training 5:00 - PRs and recovery 13:00 - Books I’m reading 23:00 - My stance on burpees 32:00 - Focus on the basics 36:00 - Snacking, step counts and food during quarantine   Important Links From This Episode: Follow me on instagram - @theodore.lim Claim your FREE week of virtual group training - Sign Up Here Jailhouse Strong - Amazon Link Iron Wolf - Youtube Link

Show Notes: In this episode, I share how I’m spending my time during this COVID-19 situation. I also encourage you to to take this as an opportunity to do the things that you’ve always wanted to do but maybe never made the time for. Hope you’re taking care of your physical, emotional and mental health during this time! Focus on what you can control.   Important Links From This Episode: Link to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1EGufoJwm6LXUTU0WNx9g

Show Notes: This is the COVID-19 edition of the Building Strength Podcast. Hope everyone is doing well, staying healthy and taking care of their physical and mental health. Sending lots of love!!   Important Links from this Episode: Youtube Video: Theo’s Ultimate Upper Body Warm Up Guide Work with me in-person or online: www.theodorelim.ca/letswork Follow me on instagram: www.instagram.com/theodore.lim

In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of working for a gym versus working for yourself and how I got this point in my training career. I also share four book recommendations that you might find helpful. As always, thank you for listening!   Important Links from this Episode: Work with me in-person or online: www.theodorelim.ca/letswork Follow me on instagram: www.instagram.com/theodore.lim Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1EGufoJwm6LXUTU0WNx9g   Book Recommendations: Profit First The 5 Love Languages Change Maker Four Agreements

“How has training and programming changed for you as you’ve transitioned from barbells to kettlebells?”   Important Links from this Episode: Work with me in-person or online: www.theodorelim.ca/letswork Follow me on instagram: www.instagram.com/theodore.lim Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1EGufoJwm6LXUTU0WNx9g   Programs I’ve Followed: Joe Defranco’s WS4SB Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 Starting Strength 5x5 Madcows Cowboy Method Paul Carter’s Upper/Lower Split Simple and Sinister 10,000 KB Swing Challenge SFG Prep Guide Enter the Kettlebell      

BIG podcast coming at you! I’m sharing the top 10 lessons that I learned in the last 10 years. The last 10 years have been an awesome period of growth and I’m looking forward to the next 10 years. Strap yourself in because I share some nitty gritty things that I haven’t talked about in a while. Enjoy!

Show Notes: 3:20 - Top 5 episodes of this podcast that you NEED to listen to 17:00 - What do you think about goal-setting, building rituals and resolutions? 28:00 - Home gym essentials on a budget 34:00 - How is it possible that I weigh the same but my stomach is getting bigger? 38:00 - The importance of slowing down in the gym   Important Links from this Episode: #52 - Minimalists Guide to Meal Prep: https://bit.ly/39MGHU9 #66 - Meal Prep Guide for Lean Gains: https://bit.ly/35AFOKI #64 - Performing Well Outside of the Gym: https://bit.ly/2N8mIoZ #59 - Ultimate Guide for Handling Injuries: https://bit.ly/39TMHdx #56 - Soreness, Progressive Overload and the CNS: https://bit.ly/35FAMwV The Five Minute Journal: https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal Blog Post: How I Built my Garage Gym for $1500 - https://bit.ly/39RgfIU Podcast Link: How I Built my Garage Gym - https://bit.ly/2tCqtML Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theodore.lim

Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - The Start of my Kettlebell Journey 10:00 - Different Programs I Used to Prepare 14:00 - Strongfirst SFG L1 Technique and Snatch Test Standards 17:30 - 500 KB Swings / Day 23:00 - Learning How to Eat for Performance 25:00 - Hydration, Nasal Breathing, Hand Care, 28:00 - The Power of Visualization 35:00 - SFG L1 Kettlebell Certification Experience 47:00 - What’s Next? 50:00 - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT Important Links from this Episode: Strongfirst Website: https://www.strongfirst.com/ Simple and Sinister Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Kettlebell-Simple-Sinister-Pavel-Tsatsouline-ebook/dp/B00GF2HP9G Strongfirst 1-Day KB Course: https://www.strongfirst.com/courses/kettlebell-course/ Brett Jones’ SFG Prep Guide: https://www.strongfirst.com/strongfirst-sfg-kettlebell-certification-prep-guide/ Dan John’s 10,000 KB Swing Challenge: https://www.t-nation.com/workouts/10000-swing-kettlebell-workout Theo’s Ultimate Guide to Handling Injuries (Podcast): https://apple.co/2r9AlfG   Instructor Instagrams:https://www.instagram.com/flexiblesteelinternational/https://www.instagram.com/kettlebeast/https://www.instagram.com/functionalbadass/https://www.instagram.com/athleticleaders/https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesgirya/https://www.instagram.com/prof.gus_b/https://www.instagram.com/joseguerrarmt/https://www.instagram.com/fukumotofitness/https://www.instagram.com/vbr994/

Show Timestamps: 2:30 - Lessons We’ve Learned From Leaning Out 13:00 - Defining Food Volume and Explaining it’s Importance 21:00 - Protein Intake MATTERS 26:30 - “Does a bigger calorie surplus equal faster muscle growth?” 36:00 - A Brief Technical Difficulty 39:00 - It’s a Long Term Game 42:00 - How to Calculate Your Maintenance Calories and Protein Requirements 48:00 - Experience > Theory 51:00 - “How can you eat (insert donuts or ice cream) and still be so lean?” 58:00 - Food is Meant to be Enjoyed 60:00 - Another Technical Difficulty. Thanks for Listening!   Important Links from this Episode: Work with Coach D: https://www.powerphysique.com/ Follow Coach D on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerphysique/ Book Your Free Strategy Session With Theo: https://www.theodorelim.ca/letswork  

Show Timestamps: 4:00 - Tracking our training, food intake, finances, sleep and biz performance12:00 - Tracking your training17:00 - Food25:00 - $$38:00 - Quality sleep is key40:00 - The more you do it, the better you will get at it   Important Links from this Episode: Building Strength Podcast #50 - Personal Finance / Tracking Your Income and Expenses / What I’ve Learned: https://buildingstrength.podbean.com/e/50-personal-finance-tracking-your-income-and-expenses-what-ive-learned/Building Strength Podcast #22 - Personal Finances and Getting Your Money RIGHT: https://buildingstrength.podbean.com/e/22-personal-finances-and-getting-your-money-right/

Show Timestamps: 2:00 - Self care 7:00 - Sleep is key12:00 - Feels Important Links from this Episode: MBTI Test: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Show Timestamps: 3:00 - Sharing my Staple Meals 8:30 - Essential Tools for Efficient Meal Prepping 10:00 - Sharing my Meal Prep Recipes 18:00 - Nobody’s Perfect Rant 26:30 - Grocery Store Tips   Important Links from this Episode: Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theodore.lim Book a Free Strategy Session: https://www.theodorelim.ca/letswork #52 - Minimalists Guide to Meal Prep: https://www.theodorelim.ca/blog/2019/1/25/52-the-minimalists-guide-to-meal-prep #63 - Lessons Learned from Tracking Macros: https://www.theodorelim.ca/blog/2019/7/15/63-lessons-learned-from-tracking-macros MyProtein Referral Link: https://ca.myprotein.com/referrals.list?applyCode=THEODORE-R4F  

Show Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro 5:40 - Book Recommendations 12:00 - How I’m Getting Leaner 30:00 - How to Create a Mobility and Stretching Routine   Important Links from this Episode: Book a Free Strategy Session: https://www.theodorelim.ca/letswork Where I listen to audiobooks: https://www.audible.ca/ Book Recommendations: The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz Deep Work - Cal Newport So Good They Can’t Ignore You - Cal Newport   Movement Resources: CPPS Assessment Resource Joe Defranco’s Limber 11 Joe Defranco’s Upper Body Warmup Jim Smith - 20 Awesome Warm-Up Exercises Kelly Starrett’s Youtube Channel Luka Hocevar - 33 Mobility Exercises   Vigor Life Podcast: Vigor Life Podcast - Luka Hocevar

Show Timestamps: 1:00 - Making a positive impact 3:30 - Social media and it’s impact on our creativity 11:00 - Cellphone notifications 15:00 - Scheduling your dream week / timeblocking 27:00 - The Four F’s 31:00 - Current Journal Setup   Important Links from this Episode: Work with Me: www.theodorelim.ca/letswork Follow and DM me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theodore.lim

Show Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro 2:30 - Asking for your help :) 7:00 - Lessons learned from tracking macros 14:00 - Food volume is key 20:00 - Weight will fluctuate 27:00 - How to calculate your starting macros 37:00 - Business for Unicorns   Important Links from this Episode: Work with Me: www.theodorelim.ca/letswork Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theodore.lim Business for Unicorns: www.businessforunicorns.com

Show Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro / Show Breakdown 5:00 - Theo’s 6-Week Nutrition Challenge 17:00 - Hiring my Good Friend, Coach D 23:00 - My Mental Health in May 28:00 - Breaking Down Body Image   Important Links from this Episode: Work with Me: www.theodorelim.ca/letswork Work with Coach D: www.powerphysique.com Coach D’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerphysique/

Show Timestamps: 3:00 - Training for LIFE 8:00 - How to work up to heavy weights 12:00 - Tracking your training progress and why it’s so important to do so 16:30 - GRRRR   Important Links from this Episode: Apply for In-Person or Online Coaching with Theo https://www.myodetoxperformance.com/  

Show Timestamps: 1:30 - April nutrition update 4:00 - My kettlebell journey so far 11:00 - Find the right information and pick a program to follow 17:00 - Ladder training 22:00 - 10,000 KB swing challenge by Dan John 29:00 - Adherence is key   Important Links from this Episode: Apply for In-Person or Online Coaching with Theo #58 - On ‘Cheat Meals’, Variety in Your Diet and Theo’s Standards for a High Quality Meal https://www.strongfirst.com/blog/ Simple and Sinister - Amazon Link Dan John - 10,000 Swing Challenge  

Show Timestamps: 2:30 - My Injury History 6:20 - Theo’s Ultimate Guide to Handling Injuries 9:20 - Ask for help! 16:30 - Do the work 20:00 - Keep training 27:00 - Don’t make it worse 30:00 - Keep your mental game on point 33:00 - Learn from the injury 37:00 - Joint-by-joint model 44:00 - Conclusion   Important Links from this Episode: Myodetox Website - https://www.myodetox.com/ CPPS (Certified Physical Preparation Specialists) Website - https://cppscoaches.com/ How to Become a Supple Leopard (Amazon Link) - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079KXPN9X/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Smashwerx Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4BvkJe2U4CnenW61nm_HOQ   As always, thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!  

Show Timestamps: 2:00 - My gameplan for April 3:30 - What is a high quality meal? 8:00 - It’s all about compliance and sustainability 14:00 - On cheat meals   As always, thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!    

Show Timestamps: 1:00 - Prioritize and focus on principles - not methods 3:00 - Is a body part split more effective than push, pull, legs for gaining strength and mass? 10:00 - Training principles that I focus on for myself and my clients 17:00 - Nutrition principles 27:00 - Be adaptable and make changes when needed   Important Links from this Episode: #52 - The Minimalists Guide to Meal Prep: https://www.theodorelim.ca/blog/2019/1/25/52-the-minimalists-guide-to-meal-prep #56 - Breaking Down Soreness, Progressive Overload and the CNS: https://www.theodorelim.ca/blog/2019/3/5/56-breaking-down-soreness-progressive-overload-and-the-central-nervous-system   As always, thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!

In this episode, I answer one of my client’s question regarding training and soreness. She asked, “Should I be sore from my training? How do I know I’m making progress if I’m not sore?” This was a great question that opened up the conversation around whether or not soreness is the goal and how our CNS (central nervous system) plays a role in our performance and recovery. I also introduce the principle of progressive overload and why this is what we should be focusing on when it comes to our training. As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Timestamps: 2:00 - Should I be sore from my training? How do I know I’m making progress if I’m not sore? 11:00 - The Central Nervous System (CNS) and it’s role in our recovery and performance 19:00 - Managing training frequency, volume and intensity 21:00 - What is Progressive Overload? 32:00 - Defining and prioritizing your goals 37:00 - Establishing your indicator lifts   Important Links from this Episode: Fill out this form if you’re interested in working with me online or in-person - https://www.theodorelim.ca/letswork/

In this episode, I answer some questions regarding my favourite exercises for overall health and I share my philosophy and outlook on nutrition and movement variability and how that affects our performance inside and outside of the gym. I also share what I learned as a coach by having my clients push heavy ass sleds back and forth last week. Lastly, I talk about the importance of mastering the basics when you’re a beginner in the gym and how that will help you build a strong foundation so that you can continue to make progress for years to come. As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! Show Timestamps: 2:30 - Nutrition and Performance in Life 5:00 - SFG prep and my own training 10:00 - Best assistance exercises that ANYONE can do 21:00 - What I learned from having my clients push heavy ass sleds 28:00 - Introducing movement variability and why I think it is important 33:00 - Mastering the basics as a beginner and building a strong foundation   Important Links from this Episode: If you’re interested in working with me online or in-person - https://www.theodorelim.ca/letswork/ Toronto Public Library (aka the plug) - https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/    

In this episode, I deep dive on a set of listener questions based on strength training, how to establish and work towards certain goals, nutrient timing, supplementation and learning new skills. I am trying out a new format for this podcast and I think this will be very beneficial for my listeners. If you have a question or multiple questions, please send them over and I will dedicate a full episode to answering them. You can email me at theolim7@gmail.com or message me on instagram @theodore.lim. As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Timestamps: 1:00 - How do I establish goals in the gym? 6:00 - Setting goals - what is important to you? 12:00 - General strength standards 17:00 - How to progress towards my goals? 23:00 - Follow a tried and true program 28:00 - What about nutrient timing? 39:00 - Do I need to take supplements? 47:00 - Learning new skills Important Links from this Episode: Strength Standards: https://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards Some of my Favourite Strength Training Programs: https://www.t-nation.com/workouts/531-how-to-build-pure-strengthhttps://stronglifts.com/madcow-5x5/https://www.jtsstrength.com/cowboy-method/  Other Awesome Resources:https://www.strongfirst.com/https://www.onnit.com/academy/training/https://www.t-nation.com/    

In this episode, I share how I recover from my training through proper programming, sleep and nutrition. I dive into the importance of sleep and how it affects my performance in the gym but more importantly - outside of the gym. I also talk about what I’m currently doing for my training and how I am managing my recovery throughout the week. These days, I am very aware of my energy levels and how my training, nutrition and sleep affects those energy levels. This is a very important topic because our ability to recover not only affects our performance in the gym - but our performance in LIFE. As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Timestamps: 1:00 - Asking for podcast topic suggestions 2:30 - Rest and recovery 5:00 - The importance of sleep and how it affects our performance in life 9:00 - On training frequency, volume and intensity 12:00 - Performing in LIFE 14:00 - Cooling down and how that facilitates recovery 17:00 - Take matters into your own hands   Important Links from this Episode: Book I’m Currently Listening to (The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone) : https://amzn.to/2tfdSf2 My Current Training Program : https://www.strongfirst.com/strongfirst-sfg-kettlebell-certification-prep-guide/ Theo’s Minimalist Guide to Meal Prep : https://www.theodorelim.ca/blog/2019/1/25/52-the-minimalists-guide-to-meal-prep Work With Me : https://www.theodorelim.ca/letswork/

In this episode, I share my experience with meal prepping and what I’ve learned over the last 8 years. Over the last 8 years, I’ve teared down the process to make it as efficient and effective as possible. This episode is for those who are looking to shake up their meal prep process or even for those who are looking to start cooking for themselves but don’t know how to begin. I share my favourite recipes which include ground beef and vegetables, steak, chicken thighs and rainbow trout. I also dive into why I eat the way I do and how it relates to my goals. Hope y’all enjoy this one and learn a few things that you can directly apply to your own meal prep process. As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro 3:00 - Eating according to your goals 5:00 - Summarizing my whole foods diet 10:00 - Do you satisfy your cravings? 13:30 - Ground Beef and Vegetable Recipe 19:00 - Do you have a rice cooker though? 20:30 - Frozen vegetable life 26:00 - Steak Recipe 32:00 - Rainbow Trout Recipe 33:00 - Life is too short for chicken breast 35:00 - Chicken Thigh Recipe 39:00 - Meal prep doesn’t have to be complicated

In this episode, Coach D (@powerphysique) joins me and proceeds to drop knowledge bomb after knowledge bomb regarding training, coaching clients to successful transformations, how neurotyping has changed the way he trains and his biggest piece of advice for aspiring lifters and coaches. Do not sleep on this episode. I knew D was going to come on here and crush it and that is exactly what he did. Hope y'all enjoy this one! As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro 8:00 - Neurotypes and how it can affect your gains 19:00 - Client success stories 28:00 - Trust the process; gains take a while 32:00 - Forming habits 35:00 - Cold showers?! 37:00 - Answering a listener question - “What advice would you give someone who has just start powerlifting?” 42:00 - Is this your year?   Important Links to this Episode: Work with Coach D: https://www.powerphysique.com/ Coach D’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerphysique/ Find your Neurotype : https://thibarmy.com/understanding-neurotyping-which-superhero-are-you/  

In this episode, I share what I’ve learned through the process of tracking my income and expenses and WHY I think it is so important to face your finances head on. I also share HOW I track my expenses on a daily, monthly and yearly basis. I know that it can be uncomfortable to talk about money but it needs to be done! I know, I know, money isn’t everything. It’s really not. BUT, it is a pretty big part of our lives. I think it is important to face your financial situation head on. From a young age, I’ve always been aware of the importance of money and how important it is to know where your money is going.   Show Timestamps: 4:00 - What I’ve learned from tracking my income and expenses 8:00 - Do you know where your money is going? 13:00 - Do your expenses match your goals? 22:00 - Pay yourself FIRST 30:00 - Face your finances head on   Important Links from this Episode: Building Strength #22 - Personal Finances and Getting your Money RIGHT - https://bit.ly/2skMRX4 The Wealthy Barber Returns by David Chilton - https://amzn.to/2FhPO2S  

In this episode, I share how I am approaching my goals for 2019 and how I decided on these items. By reflecting on what I did well and didn’t do well in 2018, what area of life I want to improve the most and what I need to do in order to do so, I was able to come up with a few big goals that I share in this episode. I also talk about the process of setting goals and how I break down my vision for life into yearly, quarterly, weekly and daily goals and action items. I hope this episode if helpful for you. As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website -www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Timestamps : 1:00 - Intro to the episode 5:00 - Learning to be patient with our goals 7:35 - Sharing my goals for the YEAR 19:00 - Breaking your yearly goals into quarterly goals 23:00 - Life, relationship, health, business and finance goals 30:00 - Breaking down quarterly goals into weekly and daily action items 34:00 - The loving-kindness meditation      

In this episode, I share what I’ve been working through over the last 4-8 weeks. I definitely got burnt out from working too much and not recovering enough from that workload. I’m feeling a lot better now and more ‘back to normal’ after taking some time off to reflect and recharge. I also talk about what I learned about myself through this rough patch and how my biggest strengths are also my biggest weaknesses. Towards the end of the episode, I share my process of reflecting on 2018 and how I’m setting myself up for 2019. I highly encourage you guys to reflect on 2018 and ask yourself the questions that I share in this episode. As always, thank you so much for all of your support this year. I’m very grateful for this opportunity to share my experiences, struggles and process of building myself up as a human being.   Show Timestamps: 1:00 - Explaining why I’ve been MIA from this podcast and social media 3:30 - What I’ve learned about myself in the last month 7:00 - My biggest strengths are also my biggest weaknesses 18:00 - How I’m trying to optimize my schedule 21:00 - Reflecting on 2018 23:00 - Questions to ask yourself   Ask Yourself These Questions: What area of life are you most committed to improving in 2019? What brings you joy, love and fulfillment? What do you truly want? How do you want your life to be? What kind of person would you like to become? What gifts/talents do you want to share with the world? What are you passionate about? What do you absolutely have to do before your last breath?

In this episode, I recap my experience taking the Strongfirst Kettlebell Course with Louka Kurcer. I travelled to Montreal to take this one day course because I needed someone to critique my technique with the KB moves. I got exactly that and much much more from this course and my time in Montreal. I also talk about what courses / certifications I’ve taken and my biggest takeaways from attending these courses. As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro / Why I chose to do this course 8:30 - Course overview and what we did for 8 hours 11:00 - Cues that helped me improve my technique 16:00 - Why hiring a coach is so important 18:00 - The cost of the course 20:00 - What I’ve learned from taking educational courses / certifications 27:00 - Why simply getting started is the first step to becoming great 32:00 - Recapping how much have I spent taking educational courses in the last year   Resources Mentioned: Link to the course I took: Strongfirst Kettlebell Course Find some awesome articles and courses: Strongfirst Webite Check out Louka’s Facebook page here: Louka Kurcer - Facebook Podcast Link for Jay Ferruggia X James Clear: How to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones - James Clear  

In this episode, I share my most recent fuck-ups just to show you that I am not as perfect and 'on it' as instagram stories might show you. I dive deep into whether or not we should be using the smith machine and how we can utilize it for maximum benefits. I also share my full-body strength training template and explain the simplest way that you can progress through your program.  As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Timestamps: 1:00 - Intro / Looking for feedback2:40 - Instagram highlights5:00 - Sharing my recent fuckups 8:30 - Smith machine vs free weights?22:00 - Sharing my full-body strength training template31:00 - How to progress to get stronger and build muscle41:00 - Why I give all of this information away for free   Important Links: Email me at theolim7@gmail.com for a copy of my 'Full-Body Strength Training Template' PDF

In this episode, I share with you why I think both education and experience are equally important when it comes to honing your craft. I also share my personal experiences regarding both and what has made the most impact for me in terms of becoming a better coach. As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Notes:   Gyms that I train at:  Carpio Strength and Conditioning Myodetox Performance   Educational Resources: https://dtsfitnesseducation.com/ https://cppscoaches.com/get-certified/ https://www.myodetoxu.com/ https://artofcoaching.com/ https://www.strongfirst.com/    

In this episode, I talk about how to cultivate your environment (both physical and mental) in order to improve your mental health. This is a very important topic that not a lot of people talk about and I want to shed some light on how I've been able to cultivate my own environment and how that has helped me grow as a person. As always, I am not perfect (far from it actually) but I am working hard to become better. Removing things and people from my environment and adding certain things has helped me tremendously.    As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!     Show Notes / My Favourite Podcasts:  http://jasonferruggia.com/podcast/ https://zacheven-esh.com/category/podcasts/ https://www.defrancostraining.com/category/podcast/ https://grantcardone.com/podcast/    

In this episode, I share how to improve your front squat mobility, why strength training is so important for sport performance and injury prevention, how to deal with elbow tendinitis and some technique tips for the romanian deadlift. As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Notes: Kelly Starrett on Solving Front Rack Problems  

In this episode, I talk about approaching your strength training with intent and focus, the value of low-rep training for making insane strength gains and I share the format from a strength class at Myodetox Performance. As a bonus, I address the topic of frequency, volume and intensity and how to manipulate each factor to create the most realistic and sustainable training program to crush your goals!   As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!

In this episode, I answer your questions regarding habits, pre-workout fuel, motivation, supplements that I take (or don't), real estate and training barefoot.  As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Notes: James Clear on Habits - Podcast Link Myprotein Website

In this episode I talk about Pavel Tsatsouline and what I've learned from him, the Simple and Sinister program that I'm currently running and I give a quick summary/analysis of a podcast that Pavel was featured on. This is my first time trying out a different format for the podcast so I'd appreciate any feedback you have.  As always, thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Show Notes: Podcast I am referring to : Tim Ferris x Pavel Tsatsouline Podcast Simple and Sinister Warmup Routine : Pavel's Warmup Routine Simple and Sinister : Simple and Sinister by Pavel How to Read a Book : How to Read a Book - Mortimer J. Adler

In this week's episode, I answer these questions:   I want to gain some muscle and shed some fat. I've been inactive for a while but I'm thinking of running every day. What do you think? How do I get my ab wheel rollouts stronger? I can't seem to go out all the way. What can I do to tone my legs at home? How many days should I train? How do you know if you're gaining strength at the same rate you're gaining weight? I want to go to the gym 3x a week for 45 minutes but I can't seem to make the time. Any tips for me?     As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!

In this week's episode, I share with you 12 questions to ask yourself that a friend of mine shared with me. This was a very effective and enlightening self-discovery exercise and I think you will benefit from doing this.  As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!   Link to the 12 Questions : 12 Questions to Ask Yourself Link to Grant Cardone's 10X Rule : The 10X Rule      

In this episode, I share with you the key lessons I've learned over the past 3 years of coaching. I also answer 2 great questions about how to build awareness with clients as well as how I stay enthusiastic about training my clients.   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with a friend or two and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can learn more about me at my website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!