Clay's Cortex Podcast

You have worked out the whole off-season. You have strengthened your weaknesses.You have built strength and power that you haven't had previously.Then season comes… you don't have time to train on a regular schedule like you did in the off season. So, what do you do?In this episode of Clay's Cortex the Podcast Curtis Clay and Quintin Barnard will talk about the WHY and the HOW you can train during the season. Some of the topics that are covered is what are the first things that you can lose when you start season, how to weather conditioning (mental toughness…), and manage an exponential increase in stress/ activity.We hope that you enjoy the episode.To learn more about our guest Quintin visit the links below.Instagram | Quintin_TheKilnWebsite | www.curtisclaytraining.com_____________________________________________________________________________  Tune in by Watching or Listening! Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information.Enjoy the episode & Let's keep the discussion going by liking the episode, commenting of even sharing!_____________________________________________________________________________-  Curtis Clay Training (Website) - Clay's Cortex (YouTube) - Spotify App | Apple Podcast App - Search for Clays Cortex - Clays Cortex Podcast (Instagram) | Curtis Clay Training (Instagram)

I have been asked this question a lot of the years when training athletes… “Should I take Creatine”. Parents of these athletes ask… “Is it safe for my athlete to take it? I have heard…”.This question is like the stock market, it comes and goes but it is still on the incline. I have done my research and looked at the impacts of it and if it was/ is a good fit for me and my goals.But I wanted to bring on a Nutritionist who was on a previous episode to address this topic since this area (nutrition) is right up his alley.In this episode with guest Scott Littlefield and I we will be going over;- What Creatine is- Is it safe to take- What activities/ sports it can benefit or impedeThis was a great episode to address the topic of creatine and whether it is a good fit for you and your goals. I hope you enjoy this episode. To learn more about our guest Scott Littlefield click the links below. Instagram | Scottlittlefield1 | LongishdriverWebsite | www.vitlnutrition.com_____________________________________________________________________________  Tune in by Watching or Listening! Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information.Enjoy the episode & Let's keep the discussion going by liking the episode, commenting of even sharing!_____________________________________________________________________________-  Curtis Clay Training (Website) - Clay's Cortex (YouTube) - Spotify App | Apple Podcast App - Search for Clays Cortex - Clays Cortex Podcast (Instagram) | Curtis Clay Training (Instagram) 

Are you a combat sport athlete (Jiu Jitsu, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, etc)?Combat sports are in a category all their own when it comes to demand of sport. So how do we prepare for the demands of the sport?Do we keep going pedal to the metal or body to the mat? What if there was a more effective way to train so that when you stepped on to the mat or into the circle you were firing on all cylinders?In this episode Xavier and Curtis will dive into the stresses of Jiu Jitsu and other combat sports. Xavier participates in Jiu Jitsu and has competitively wrestled for most his life. His insight as a participate in the sport and also working with combat sport athletes as a exercise professional will give you as the listener some nuggets to think about.To learn more about Xavier and his Fighter Academy, click the link below.Instagram | Xavier_TheKiln_____________________________________________________________________________  Tune in by Watching or Listening! Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information.Enjoy the episode & Let's keep the discussion going by liking the episode, commenting of even sharing!_____________________________________________________________________________-  Curtis Clay Training (Website) - Clay's Cortex (YouTube) - Spotify App | Apple Podcast App - Search for Clays Cortex - Clays Cortex Podcast (Instagram) | Curtis Clay Training (Instagram)  

It is a new year, and many want to reach new fitness goals and health. But there are many that don't know where to start or where to turn for help when it comes get help.Where do I begin?How can I stay consistent with exercise? In the past I have started but then I got hurt or tweaked a muscle and I just ended up stoppingDon't we all hear this too often.In this episode you will hear two Exercise Professionals talk about their journey in acquiring exercise and training knowledge. We will dive into what ‘Personal Training' should be and how it has been watered down over the years. In this episode we will cover·       ‘Personal' Training and what it actually means·       Biomechanics·       Exercise SelectionUpcoming Anatomy CourseThis episode's content is high quality! Another great conversation between fellow RTS students. To learn more about this episode's guest Steve Van Zandt go visit SVZ Internal Performance Instagram | svzperformanceFacebook | SVZ Internal Performance Center_____________________________________________________________________________ Tune in by Watching or Listening! Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information.Enjoy the episode & Let's keep the discussion going by liking the episode, commenting of even sharing!_____________________________________________________________________________-  Curtis Clay Training (Website) - Clay's Cortex (YouTube) - Spotify App | Apple Podcast App - Search for Clays Cortex- Clays Cortex Podcast (Instagram) | Curtis Clay Training (Instagram)

When it comes to training athletes there are unique considerations and variables to think about. Sometimes their goals are on a timeline and the same goals for their injuries.One thing that is a mission at Curtis Clay Training is to prevent injury with training as best as we can. That includes being accountable for as many variables as we can, it is a team effort.In this episode of Clay’s Cortex Podcast, we have a guest that is very passionate about you’re her work with all of her patients/ clients that she works with, especially her female athletes.This episode covers many of the unique variables that female athlete deal with as they grow through their sport or sport(s) of choice.Some of the variables we cover deal with;·       growing female athlete·       biomechanics ·       stress loads throughout the week·       communication·       trustThis episode’s content is high quality! Another great conversation between the medical field and fitness field.  To learn more about this episode’s guest Cynthia Rainey you can go visit Lake Washington Physical Therapy._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Website | YouTube | Instagram ClaysCortexPodcast/ CurtisClayTraining_TheKilnApple Podcast | SpotifyConnect: Info@ClaysCortex.com  Clay’s Cortex

E30 | Clay’s Cortex Podcast | Generate Some Tension (ft. Meredith Mack) The purpose of muscle is to Generate Tension. Most people focus on the movement, but they seem to neglect the thing that causes the movement, our muscles. This episode is all about tension. What it means, how to create it, and how to leverage it to help you achieve your goals when it comes to your exercise experience. If you can learn how to 'shift gears' with your muscles, you will be able to have a longer and healthier journey when it comes to your exercise experience.  Many go through their exercise journey in a cycle, things are going well, then they get hurt, they go to physical therapy get better enough, then repeat over and over again. But if you want to change the trajectory of your fitness journey then this episode will help to inspire you to not just focus on the movement or repetitions but to learn how to 'take inventory' with your body.  Meredith shares her exercise knowledge and journey and how it began. She goes into detail about her exercise process and how listens to her body while she is training. She is thinking constantly about how she is moving and if she is creating tension to move optimally. This was a great discussion talking about an appreciation of exercise, physics, and the power of thinking to help your exercise experience become an excellent experience. This episode wont disappoint. Enjoy it and go create some tension on your own. To learn more about Meredith Mack + The Tension Generation look below. Meredith Mack | NYU - Nutrition, CPT, MATs Instagram | thetensiongeneration_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information.  Website | YouTube | Instagram ClaysCortexPodcast / CurtisClayTraining_TheKiln Apple Podcast | SpotifyConnect: Info@ClaysCortex.com  Clay’s Cortex

Stress, force, load, whatever term you would like to use can change a system. But are we loading the system enough to elicit a change? If you want to cause you body to change the way it feels, moves, or produces force you need to load it appropriately. The hard thing to figure out is... am I loading it enough, too much, or just right.  Many people experience unwanted sensations aka pain on a regular basis. When they can no longer withstand the pain they go to the doctor who typically refers them to a Physical Therapist (DPT). You go through their protocol and then once you have completed your sessions you move on. But what if that sensation comes back and your exercise protocol that was given to you does not continue to work?  Well in this episode of Clay's Cortex Podcast ft. Terry Phillips (DPT-Driveline Baseball) we will cover this topic and if the intensity or loading of the exercise plays a bigger role than expected.  It may not be the exercise but how you load the exercise that could be playing the bigger factor.  This discussion was a great one, the cool thing about this episode is that you will get some insight into what it is like to work with someone that is a THINKER when it comes to help you and your body.  I think that the field of exercise is changing and the ability to use knowledge, creativity, and data is where it is going. In this episode you will see a discussion that combines the ART + SCIENCE of TRAINING/ REHAB. Enjoy the episode, I hope that it helps to encourage you to push yourself with exercise in a safe manner. If you would like to learn more about our guest Terry Phillips | DPT, Driveline Baseball look below. Terry Phillips | DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) Driveline Baseball Twitter | @TPhillips_DPT_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Website | YouTube | Instagram  ClaysCortexPodcast + CurtisClayTraining_TheKilnBuzzsprout | Apple Podcast | SpotifyConnect: Info@ClaysCortex.com  Clay’s Cortex

When it comes to a quality workout there are many factors that are involved. But one of the biggest is focusing on completing one quality repetition at a time. The same applies to building a business in the fitness industry. If this episode of Clay's Cortex Podcast Brandon Green (Strata Internal Performance) and I will be going over each of our journeys and what prompted us to begin our businesses. We will talk about some of the key attributes that are needed to build a quality business that is built to help many reach their health, fitness, and wellness goals.  We talk about our similar journey's but at the end of this episode we start to talk about one of the most important attributes (hint… it may of been talked about in the last episode).  We hope that in this episode we communicate the things need to build a solid business in the fitness industry without conforming your goals of help helping people by providing a professional service.  We must stand up to the fitness DOGMA of likes = intelligent, likes = good, and followers = expert.  We hope that this episode will encourage you and shed some light on the journey of building a fitness business that can stand the test of time, COVID-19, the list goes on. Enjoy this episode. If you would like to learn more about our guest Brandon Green + Strata Internal Performance look below. Brandon Green | Newmarket, OH Strata Internal Performance Instagram Brandon.Green.FitnessproStrataInternalPerformanceMindsOnMuslcePodcast_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex ResourcesWebsite |  YouTube | Instagram ClaysCortexPodcast + CurtisClayTraining_TheKiln Apple | SpotifyConnect: Info@ClaysCortex.com  Clay’s Cortex

There are various forms of Communication...VerbalNon-VerbalWrittenandvariations of those listed above.When it comes to working with clients as a exercise professional we need to hone the skill of communication just as much as we work on teaching form of a particular exercise.In this episode of Clay's Cortex Greg and I will talk about the importance of communication and how it is a art and how to become better at communicating. (Hint... It isn’t talking more).We will cover the dynamics of communication and some of the most important aspects of how we use our words as an exercise professional so that we can create trust with our clients so that we can serve them as best as possible. If want to learn more about the usefulness of quality communication, then you should give this episode a listen. Also, if you want to learn more about some of the terms and facts that we use in this episode please go check out Exercise Professional Education (Explorers Club - use code Curtis10 for discount).Enjoy the episode and if you enjoy the episode please share it with someone that it can encourage.If you would like to learn more about our guest Greg Mack + Exercise Professional Education look below.Greg Mack | Columbus, OH Physicians Fitness Exercise Professional Education (Home of the Muscle System Specialist Program) Instagram - Physicians FitnessInstagram - ExerciseProEd_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb informationClay’s Cortex (Website) | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (CurtisClayTraining_TheKiln)Buzzsprout | Apple Podcast | SpotifyInfo@ClaysCortex.comClay’s Cortex

A car needs gas to operate, and the quality of fuel impacts the longevity of the car over time. Our bodies need food or 'fuel' to help get the most out of our bodies.  In this episode featuring our guest Scott Littlefield of VitL Nutrition will cover the topic of under fueling and how it can impact your athletic performance. This can impact your ability to work out and build strength, power, and even recovery. Everyone focuses on the external goals... lose weight, fit my clothes better, more muscle which is great. But the impact of fueling our bodies impacts us from the inside out. Topics covered are about under fueling & :- hormone impacts- strength gains- injury ratesthe list goes on. This is a great episode on how we ALL need to fuel our bodies for sport, weight training, and even lift. To learn more about our guest look below:Scott Littlefield | Woodinville, WAViTL NutritionInstagram _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (CurtisClayTraining_TheKiln)Buzzsprout | Apple Podcast | SpotifyInfo@ClaysCortex.com  Clay’s Cortex

E25 | Clay’s Cortex Podcast | Traits of a Master (ft. Tom Purvis) Expert (noun); a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular areaWhat does it mean to be a 'Expert' or a 'Master” at something? In this episode of Clay's Cortex featuring Tom Purvis creator of Resistance Training Specialist Program, we will cover what it means to be a expert or master in your field.  Of course, we will be talking about this when it comes to the exercise field, but these concepts apply to every industry. I met Tom years ago through the Resistance Training Specialist Program in Oklahoma City at Focus on Fitness where we covered all aspects of exercise and how to truly build a Client Defined exercise training experience. My favorite part of going there was conversions about how we think and how to approach each rep and set with our clients.  In this episode we are going to cover some the observations, characteristics, and traits that a expert has. There are some great clips in this episode, and if you want to become a expert or master of your craft give this episode a listen.Where to find our guest Tom Purvis Tom Purvis | Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA Resistance Training Specialist Program (Online/ In-Person)ExerciseProfessional.com (PersonalTraining.com)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Tune in by Watching or Listening! Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information.Enjoy the episode & Let’s keep the discussion going by liking the episode, commenting of even sharing!_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (CurtisClayTraining_TheKiln)Buzzsprout | Apple Podcast | SpotifyConnect: Info@ClaysCortex.com  Clay’s Cortex

In this next installment of Clay's Cortex Podcast Curtis & Jazz talk about how exercise is ESSENTIAL. During this COVID-19 "Pandemic" most gyms/ studios/ personal training services were put on halt. But from the research and science behind exercise it should be categorized as an ESSENTIAL service for what it can do for you immune system and for the overall health benefits. Jazz and I dive into the reasons why exercise is ESSENTIAL for ALL of us to either build up your immune system, repair it, and even optimize it. During the episode we both came to realization that yes exercise is ESSENTIAL but... working with a true exercise professional is where the word ESSENTIAL should be inserted. For the majority of the episode we talk about why working with an exercise professional is ESSENTIAL to help exercise become as beneficial as possible. We talk about:- Exercise is Medicine (dosing exercise appropriately | movements, reps, sets, frequency, etc...)- Why we do an Assessment- Why build a plan from an Assessment- Taking Notes- Communicating with Medical Providers- Doing copious amounts of research to remove our bias to maximize our clients training experiences with us.The list goes on. Jazz and I first met in 2012/2013 at a course in Denver, Colorado which led us to where we are now. We talk a bit about the Muscle System Specialist Program (Exercise Professional Education) and how it has been helpful to showing how ESSENTIAL exercise is for our bodies. Movement is crucial for cognitive health, physical health, emotional health, and immune health. Thank you so much for listening to the episode & we hope that it can encourage you to exercise daily to help your body stay healthy and robust. Where to find our guest Jazz Jazz Lewis | Arcata, CALIFORNIA Website | Jazz Lewis Training Instagram | @JazzLewisFitness Articles on Exercise being ESSENTIAL |- Why Exercise is good for your Brain - Fitness Promoted as COVID-19 Defense - Doctor Says Gyms Can Prevent COVID-19 & Lessen COVID-19 Impact_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex) Connect | Info@ClaysCortex.com Clay’s Cortex

E23 | Clay’s Cortex Podcast | Is Your Body a Money Pit? (ft. Charlie Rowe + Tim Livingston)This episode was a cool continuation from the last episode (E22), we will talk more about the Muscle System Specialist Program. But I or we would like to ask you a question first... Do you have or have had a injury and not been able to bounce back from it after going to your doctor and they tell you to rest? Or going to a PT and you aren’t seeing any progress? Or to a Chiropractor and you are tired of going 3 times a week? Or even going to trainer and them saying they can work around the injury and it still isn’t getting better? These are all common answers that we get when a new client comes through the door to work with us after hearing about what we do as a Muscle System Specialist. Exercise is a powerful tool that can help your body move and feel better. The body is complex, we use it every single day and most of us do the basic up keep of brushing our teeth, showering, eating, hopefully hydrating but our bodies are meant to move and leverage exercise on a daily basis just as we do when it comes to brushing our teeth. But if we take a generic/ mediocre approach then we should not expect extraordinary results. So, in this episode Charlie, Tim, and I will talk about a great blog post (linked below) they wrote relating the human body to a house, they reference the movie The Money Pit with Tom Hanks (1986).If the scenario(s) that were listed above sound familiar then this episode can give you some hope to not give up and you may be able to leverage exercise to help build your body on solid ground.Try to find a Muscle System Specialist (www.ExerciseProEd.com) or a highly qualified Exercise Professional.Enjoy the episode and if you have questions please reach out!You can find more out about Charlie and Tim belowCharlie Rowe | Physicians Fitness - Instagram: chazrowe21 | Facebook: Physicians Fitness(Columbus, OH)+Tim Livingston | Liv Fit - Instagram: livfit16 | Facebook: Liv Fit(Trumbull, CT)Your Body a Money Pit Blog Post_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes: Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com Clay’s Cortex

Ep22 | Clay's Cortex Podcast | How the Muscle System Specialist Program Impacts Exercise Professionals (ft. Charlie Rowe + Tim Livingston)In this episode of Clay's Cortex Podcast, I will debrief and talk with some fellow Muscle System Specialists (Charlie Rowe + Tim Livingston).We will talk about our experience through our careers of being a Exercise Professional, the ups the downs of helping our clients reach their goals!We will talk about each of our experiences while going through Exercise Professional Education's Muscle System Specialist Program. I went through the course with these two Professionals. We talk about what the course and some of the biggest take away from the course. This episode is great for individuals looking for a Trainer | Exercise Professional | Strength Coach | Medical Professional to help you reach your health, fitness, injury recovery goals, or movement issues.But through this episode I believe that it can appeal to the Trainer | Exercise Professional| Strength Coach | Medical Professional that is using exercise in their practice to help their clients reach their goals!Enjoy the episode! Keep a eye of for the second one coming soon!You can find more out about Charlie and Tim belowCharlie Rowe | Physicians Fitness - Instagram: chazrowe21 | Facebook: Physicians Fitness(Columbus, OH)+Tim Livingston | Liv Fit - Instagram: livefit16 | Facebook: Liv Fit(Trumbull, CT)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex Podcast (Website) | ‪iTunes Clays Cortex Podcast | Clay’s Cortex Podcast (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com Clay’s Cortex

Ep21 | Clay’s Cortex Podcast | Finding Peace in the Chaos What we are experiencing right now will be in the history books. A time of panic, fear, economic stress. But through it all are we able to find peace? During this time we have so much time to spend with family, catch up with old friend (virtually), and just have time to be present in the moment. We get into rhythms and we all love rhythm but recently that rhythm was thrown off. It has been chaotic and stressful. The purpose of the this podcast episode is to shed light on the some positives of the positives during this time of chaos. Throughout life there are many times that we feel like we aren’t in control of our environment around us. We will talk about the 1 thing that has helped me tackle challenges and environments that aren’t in my control.The tactic I learned was actually from a book called "Heads up Baseball", I read it 1 time per year before/ during every baseball season ever since I was 16 years old. This book was written to be applied toward baseball, but I am telling you, this can be applied to our everyday life. It has helped me learn how to slow down and be in the moment every day of my life. I hope that this podcast can help to encourage you not just through this COVID-19 era but also once we are out of it. Reference -Heads Up Baseball Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com Clay’s Cortex

Ep20 | Clay's Cortex Podcast |Operating in Excellence How can you stand out from the crowd? How can you be the cream that rises to the top? In this episode of Clay's Cortex the Podcast we will talk about how to Operate in Excellence. This episode will cover all aspects of what Excellence means and hopes to encourage you and empower you to operate in Excellence. We will talk about the inception of Curtis Clay Training and from the beginning has strived to operate in Excellence. We will also cover Life, Buisness, & Training in this episode. How can we help you level up and Operate in Excellence? That is what this episode is all about. I hope that it will encourage you and help you to look within yourself and how you can step by step make the conscious decision to operate in Excellence. Enjoy the episode and please bring me some feedback and if it can’t help you in your journey to Operate in Excellence. Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com Clay’s Cortex

Ep19| Clay's Cortex Podcast | Your Environment Shapes & Molds YOU ft. Arthur HallThis episode of Clay's Cortex is a reflection of how what you allow into your life can change and shape you. We have all heard this, "be careful with the company you keep." What they are saying in this is to be careful with the people you surround yourself with and allow to impact your life. This is because the people you allow yourself to learn from and look up to can shape and mold you consciously or unconsciously. In this episode Arthur and Curtis will talk about how friends, family, and mentors have helped shape them. This is because your friends, family, and mentors shape the environment that you are in. We hope that this episode will help to give you some insight into how you can choose who you want in YOUR environment so that you can understand how to place yourself in a environment to flourish and grow. Because we all know that it is hard for a flower to survive in the desert. So make sure to me mindful of the environment (people/ experiences) you place yourself in. Enjoy the episode. Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com Clay’s Cortex

Ep18 | Clay's Cortex Podcast | Exercise for LifeIt is January 2020... which means? New Year’s resolutions, and that mean many people have health and fitness goals. This means working out and getting fit.Exercising is a good thing; we don’t have to convince people of this. Everyone knows that exercise can help your body live a healthier and longer life with benefits ranging from brain (cognitive) health, joint + muscle health. I love this time of year because it is exciting to see people taking steps towards a healthier version of themselves, not just physically but also mentally. So with this episode of Clay's Cortex (Part 1ish) we will go over some of the steps to take to help you either begin your journey of exercising for life or if you are already a exerciser how to maintain it for life. Some of the steps that you need to take from Curtis's perspective to stay consistent are laid out in this episode to stick to your New Year’s resolution or when you start to feel the burnout, a way to re-evaluate. Linked is a video that was talked about to help you on your journey. Curtis Clay Training VLOGInterviewing your Trainer ‪Article Greater muscle strength, better cognitive function for older people ‪TED Talk Wendy Suzuki Ted Talk ‪‬ Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com

Ep10 | Clay's Cortex Podcast | Intention + Exercise (ft. Xavier Williams)Do you have dreams or goals that you want to achieve when it comes to Exercise, health, fitness, or even Life?I think we ALL have goals and aspirations when it comes to ALL aspects of life. Do you have a hard time executing those goals whether it relates to Exercise or Life?In this episode Curtis and Xavier will address how to re-engineer your goals and how to leverage the power of INTENTION.When it comes to your goals and plans, if you are not intentional towards executing those goals you may continue to find yourself in the same place from where you began.Curtis and Xavier will talk about personal experiences while giving some tips on how to reach those goals and it starts with being intentional... But there is one more thing you need before you leverage Intention.guest : Instagram - Xavier_TheKilnLinks are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com

Ep8 | Clay's Cortex Podcast | Character + ReputationIs your reputation impacting you from building quality relationships? or Reaching goals that you want to achieve?In this podcast Curtis will go over how your reputation whether good, bad, lazy, selfless, etc impact you in many areas of your life (Athletics, Parenting, Buisness, Life, or Job...)In this episode Curtis will talk about how you can be the one to write write or re-write the narrative of your reputation. - Character + Actions/ Consistency Over Time = Reputation. Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com ‬

Ep7 | Clay's Cortex Podcast | “The Magic Exercise...?”Magic and Exercise? Is there such a thing as magic exercise? And if that is the case... Where do you find it?What are the requirements of how get your Magic Exercise?I believe what people are looking for but are saying they want the Magic Exercise, is the result of exercise. People want the result but are looking for the "short cut" to get there.Is there 1 exercise that can give you the result of sticking to a exericse(s) program? - Well what if I told you that Magic Exercise was inside you? Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com ‬

Ep6 | Clay's Cortex Podcast | Personal Training... A Chef or Cook? (ft. Arthur Hall)Personal Training... A Chef or a Cook - This episode will cover Personal Training... and is it personal to you as a client and how the industry is operating.Arthur and I will cover how the typical personal trainer operates and how you as a fitness professional can operate to deliver more value and from the other perspective, what you as a client hiring for personal training should look for from a trainer/ strength coach/ exercise professional.We will go over the concepts of true personal training, and how we can revive this to help people with their health/ fitness/ athletic/ injury recovery and prevention goals.It simply comes down to this analogy, are you going to be a Cook? And just follow the steps mindlessly or are you going to be a Chef? One who knows the ins and outs of the tools they use the ingredients and how they work together to create a dish no one will forget, or in this case a workout(s) that no one wants to live without?Guest - Arthur Hall | Instagram - arthur_thekiln Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com

Ep5 | Clay's Cortex Podcast | Compass Rose (ft. Jaqui aka Mrs. Clay)I have been excited to do this episode! This is where Curtis Clay Training and all the subsets of Curtis Clay Training began.It comes from the perspective of my wife (Jaqui) and she gives her perspective of how Curtis Clay Training and what needed to happen within myself to begin the journey of building a brand and business.Jaqui will give you a insight into how my brain or cortex operates. I am a dreamer and think anything is possible, she explains how she helps me re-engineer my ideas, dreams, and plans for Curtis Clay Training and it has only refine me and help me become better at executing a idea!Actions vs Words is gone into detail and what it means to us and how important it is to Jaqui, and who introduced me to this concept and how I apply and how it has been applied to Curtis Clay Training.You will see in this episode how important it is to have a Compass Rose to help get you back to your destination.Compass Rose - Explanation (Wikipedia) ; A compass rose, sometimes called a windrose, or Rose of the Winds, is a figure on a compass, map, nautical chart, or monument used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions: North, East, South, and West—and their intermediate points. It is also the term for the graduated markings found on the traditional magnetic compass. Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com

Ep4 | Clay's Cortex Podcast | Off-RoadingThis episode of Clay’s Cortex will cover this topic I like to call Off-Roading.I will start off talking about a few parenting titles I have heard and one new one that really sparked this podcast.Failing or avoiding failure is removing in the opportunity to learn. We will talk about personal struggle, and the beauty of it and how it can cause you to slow down and be intentional so that you can propel your growth exponentially. Embrace challenge and allow yourself to grow. Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com

Ep3 | Clay's Cortex Podcast | Exercise Machines vs Free WeightsThis episode will cover the debate in the fitness industry talking about how Free Weights are better then Exercise Machines. This will cover how they work together in a continuum of exercise that can help your muscular system function as optimally as possible. It will also talk about about the Resistance Training Specialist Program (RTS), started by Tom Purvis and how valuable the course can be for Trainers/ Exercise Professionals.This will also talk about a term called SUPPORT, and how that is a huge factor with using Exercise Machines or Free Weights in your training regime. Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com

Ep2 | Clay's Cortex Podcast | Education + EdificationRefining your self is a process.You can do this in so many forms, education, exercise, and instruction. But during the process of growth your identity and value can be challenged.This episode will go over the definition of edification; the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually.It is more focused on the education and how educating yourself can help to edify others. I hope the episode can help edify you or help you on your journey to start to become edified. Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com

Ep1 | Introduction to Clay's Cortex PodcastWelcome to Clay’s Cortex!This is a quick intro to why I started the podcast. It will also talk about the essence of the podcast, or the topics that will be covered throughout the existence/ life of the podcast.Thank you for listening, and I look forward to keeping our dialogue going about Physical Training (Exercise) + Business + Life + Fatherhood and everything in between. Links are below for the plethora of options to absorb information. Clay’s Cortex (Website) | ‪iTunes : Clays Cortex | Clay’s Cortex (YouTube) | Instagram (ClaysCortex)Connect: Info@ClaysCortex.com