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Welcome to the Campbell Fitness and Nutrition Podcast, I'm your host CJ Campbell. I cover topics in fitness and nutrition, along with my own experiences while working in the fitness and coaching industry.

CJ Campbell


    • Jul 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from CFN Podcast

    My Book, The First 25: An Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 23:48


    In this episode, I go over all of the details about my book, The First 25! I'm so excited for it to be released August 1st for all of you to enjoy!

    My Book, The First 25: What it's About

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 26:50


    The release date is August 1st, 2022 as I know in the podcast I accidentally say October! This episode breaks down everything you need to know about my book, and why I chose to write it the way I did. I cannot wait to share this with all of you who continue to support me. Thank you!

    Gaining 16 Pounds: My Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 40:31


    In this episode, you will hear my journey about gaining 16 pounds of muscle and some fat over the course of a year working with a nutritionist. It's something very close to my heart, and you get to hear about my amazing nutritionist, Jocelyne, who helped me every step of the way.

    Rice Krispie Treats: The New Pre-Workout?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 16:51


    Keeping it short and simple today for all of you, as we take a deeper dive into the growing popularity surrounding Rice Krispie Treats, and how they are being utilized for lifters and athletes. This is not just a trend on TikTok, this is real! Enjoy.

    Electrolytes! The Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 29:00


    On this episode, I break down the simple form and function of electrolytes in our bodies, why we need them for everyday function, and even talk about why Gatorade is not always the best option for replenishment. Enjoy!

    Trust the Detours

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 40:17


    In almost 4 months, I am back to share how drastically my perspective on work and lifestyle has changed after being laid off fro mmy job in South Carolina. Trust the detours the universe is throwing at you. Find your happiness FIRST.

    3 Qualities of a Great Personal Trainer or Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 50:59


    My top 3 qualities that any great trainer can constantly develop and improve on. These are things I have learned the hard way so I can shar with all of you! Enjoy

    Alcohol and Athletic Performance (Acute Changes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 28:58


    Want to know what happens in your body when you ingest alcohol before or after exercise? What about the effects it has on hormones and your sleep? We cover all of it, enjoy!

    Leap of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 37:53


    This is final podcast explaining everything in the last3 years leading up to my new position at O2 Fitness. CFN, mental health, dating, and other topics are covered!

    Why I Took the Shaler Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 28:42


    I explain why and how I got the head strength coach job at Shaler Hockey, along with my objectives and perspective.

    Mental Health (Quarantine Edition) w / Jocelyn Lemay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 62:18


    Jocelyn is the Director of Business Ops at Union Fitness, and she was kind enough to discuss mental health, relationships, and true happiness on today's episode. Hope you enjoy!

    Mike Joyce - Wilkes Barre / Scranton Penguins Strength Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 49:44


    I Interviewed Mike over the phone to speak about his journey into strength and conditioning, along with his background in schooling, personal training, and philosophy. Find out how he landed in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization! Enjoy!

    Becca Marshall - IG Live Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 62:25


    AMN Nutrition Athlete Becca Marshall joined me on Instagram Live today to discuss fitness, lifestyle, religion and how it correlates to fitness/wellness, and other topics! She is one of a kind, and a pleasure to interview. Her instagram is @beccamarshall.

    Women's Empowerment in the Fitness Industry w/ CrossFit Athlete, Jocelyn Lemay

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 62:50


    Whether you are a man or a woman, this is an important episode to consider, especially if you have ever personally judged someone at your local gym. We are all guilty of judgement to some degree, but I had the chance to sit down with Jocelyn and get an inside look of what a woman may go through at the gym. Regardless of experience or skill, everyone needs to support eachother and strive to be the best person they can be. It starts with empowerment.

    Laziness vs. Patience / My Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 28:34


    I have been on both sides of this...and I am still trying to figure out ways to do different and be patient. I hope you can relate to the differences between the two based on my experiences shared in this episode.

    Illegal Pre-Workout Ingredient That is Still Looming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 27:38


    DMAA is what we are talking about. It was banned in 2012, but takes many different forms in supplements today. It has been compared to Adderall and Ritalin. Beware!

    Yessie Martinez Interview - EliteFTS Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 45:32


    This a pre-recording from the Union Fitness Podcast, where we interviewed Yessie on her sports background, how she got into lifting, how she's translated that to her competitions today, and what she does outside of the gym! She is very intelligent, and can share great wisdom to all of you!

    You're Stuck in YouTube Reality - SNR 1/4/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 27:05


    You are too busy representing someone else on Youtube / IG that you aren't even building your own reputation. Get to work!!

    I Give My Athletes Junk Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 26:00


    Yes, you read that right. I breakdown how sugars metabolize in the body, and how it effects athletic performance! Enjoy.

    Saturday Night Rant (12/7) - Time Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 14:40


    You’re wasting your time on dumb sh*t.

    How to Survive the Last 3 Weeks of a College Semester

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 33:01


    A big brother talk with valid steps every high school/college kid should take to maximize the output of their last weeks of the semester. Enjoy!

    Saturday Night Rant - Naps (11/23)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 10:35


    I recorded on Thursday afternoon since I worked late tonight, but I hope you enjoy! You actually don’t need to take naps.... here we go.

    CrossFit is Not for Competitive Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 33:28


    Disclaimer: The points and opinions I give in this podcast are strictly based off of my own research and experience, along with conversations I have had with athletes / coaches who have tried CrossFit in the past. These are my thoughts.

    Feeling Grateful - Saturday Night Rant 11/9/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 8:41


    Just wanted to speak to you guys in my way to work. This is based mostly for ages 18-23!

    How I Program for 26 Athletes at Once (SRU Hockey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 39:36


    I break down my thought process of how to program for a collegiate hockey team DURING their season. Lots of hurdles to consider, but that's what makes my job as strength coach so much fun! Enjoy:)

    Can Almond Milk Be Called Milk? How it Compares To Dairy Products

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 20:31


    Ever wonder how almond milk is made, the legal issues behind the branding, and how it compares to everyday dairy products? All of this is covered in this podcast! Hope you enjoy, this was an awesome topic that I had the opportunity to research.

    Sport Specialization is Ruining Youth Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 43:03


    In this episode, I share my experience with sport specialization as a kid, and how I have lost my passion for the sport I loved. I also explain how sport specialization can occur, and how it can snowball into greater issues as you get older. There is more to life than just sports!

    Fasted Cardio: The Ugly Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 24:08


    I break down the basic definition of fasted cardio, what your body actually goes through, and the pros / cons of it! Plus I analyze two scientific studies pertaining to fitness enthusiasts.... the truth will surprise you!

    Meeting with Strength Coach Adam Menner on Fitness Entrepreneurship, Coaching, and Valuable Success Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 103:19


    If you are a coach or trainer, you NEED to listen to this meeting with Adam. He professionally lays out a step by step plan for you to become not just a better version of yourself, but also advancing in the fitness and coaching industry. Please give it a listen!

    Most Humbling Experience I've Ever Had (Personal Story)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 28:38


    This is a story about a question one of my peers asked me last year at a mini convention. I was so stunned and taken back, that it has taken me this long to actually formulate an answer, and share t with all of you. Please enjoy, and I hope this motivates to find your passion!

    The Rise of Booty Bands!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 15:41


    This term has become mainstream within the fitness industry, but do YOU know how they actually work, or what muscles you are ACTUALLY working? Find out now!

    Are Vegan Protein Sources Deficient? (Top 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 24:05


    In episode 9, I cover the top 5 vegan protein sources, and include amounts you'd have to consume in order to meet daily protein standards. Is it an efficient source in the long run? Maybe... maybe not!

    BANG Energy: The Good, Bad, and Horrible (Sad Truth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2019 20:19


    I explain whats REALLY inside (or not) a can of BANG Energy, while comparing it to other sources of energy. Enjoy!

    What is the Poor Man's Protein Shake?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 16:33


    I'll give you one hint, it comes from an animal! Enjoy the podcast, it may surprise you.

    Why Basic Exercises NEVER Fail. (Variation Argument)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 29:28


    I explain why basic exercises and execution can always improve results long term. Not all variations are correct or necessary!

    What's Next for CFN? Being Underestimated.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 19:46


    I share my upcoming plans, and things I would personally like to start doing. I send out some thank you's to special people, and describe how being underestimated is a good thing!

    Interview with MMA fighter JD Bojanac on Training/Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 31:32


    We touch on JD's training, nutrition, fight mindset, and work ethic. Also included is his background in collegiate wrestling, and current state in the military! Please give this a listen!

    ACTUALLY Setting Goals / Priorities for Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 17:56


    Here's the hard truth about why you can't execute your goals, or create your own priorities!

    Being a Role Model (First Steps)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 19:22


    This episode is broken down into 2 categories: One is being a role model in life and social media, and the other is being a role model as a coach/trainer. Enjoy!

    How CFN Started / My Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 31:42


    The very first episode of CFN Podcast!

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