EVOLVE Radio

This week I sat down with Jon Cheung, the founder of Evolve Strength, where we dove into some topics around failure - rather how failure can be a catalyst for positive outcomes with the right mindset and work ethic. Jon shares a bit of his decorated past as a strength and conditioning coach, from working with high profile professional sports teams, to Police officers to now running a fast growing company with Evolve Strength. Big thanks to Jon for sharing his past, and for those that want to connect with him you can reach out on none other than @evolve_strength as well as via email at jon.cheung@evolvestrength.ca. #EvolveStrength #EvolveRadio @Evolve_Strength @Evolve_Strength_Sunridge @Evolve_Strength_dt @Evolve_North

This week @brandoncrobb sat down with @megamartycoach to chat about coaching, training and of course how to navigate the waters with the situation the world is in as a Personal Trainer.Marty has been coaching his clients online for quite some time now, and has a lot of great advice to provide to coaches and personal trainers who are navigating this “flooded” market for the first time. Marty has seen great success and built a great reputation in the physique and transformation, and provides much needed leadership in an industry that desperately needs it right now.Pumped to share this episode with Trainers and Coaches alike who are looking to venture into the big blue online ocean - as Marty dropped some great knowledge bombs about how to support clients in a different way compared to the traditional methods.If you want to follow Mega Marty and learn more, you can reach out via instagram (@megamartycoach), FB “Marty Mega McPhee”, email marty@megamarty.com or visit his website at MegaMarty.com#EvolveStrength #EvolveRadio #EvolutionBeginsHere

Never before, in the history of our lives, has there been a greater need to band together.⁠⁠To promote positivity over negativity.⁠⁠To promote healthy practices over destructive ones.⁠⁠To support those around us, however we can.⁠⁠This week, I sat down with @andrewcoates, and we spoke about the current pandemic from the perspective of a trainer, a small business owner and as a human being.⁠⁠The reality is - we are all in this together. SO let's show how we can step up and lead.⁠⁠#EvolveRadio #EvolveStrength⁠

With so much going on in the world today, there is a lot of fear in the air.⁠⁠While Brett and @brandoncrobb speak about the current trends in health, we also build on the concept of FEAR for professionals, fear for clients, and how to take that from a debilitating factor to a driving factor towards success.⁠⁠Also, special shoutout to @therock, @powerathletehq and @sensuallovebaking as some inspiration we covered. ⁠⁠If you want to find Brett, you can follow him on instagram at @thehulkhansen or look him up on facebook.⁠⁠Until next time, Keep healthy and have fun

As a Trainer/Coach/Chiro/Therapist/etc, what is our role in the lives of our clients/athletes? Typcailly, we only spend a few hours with them a week, at best. With all the hours in a day, all the activities in a week, it's tough to really make a difference in the lives of others.One of the things @brandoncrobb admired right away was the fact that Taylor Evernden, founder of ORKA Performance, works very hard to increase the levels of communication for ALL professionals working with their athletes/clients. This increased level of collaboartion is not common within the industry, but it sure shows the kind of results that can happen working with a team.Taylor and Brandon spoke a lot about training youth athletes, from performance to rehab to return to sport. If you want to follow Taylor, you can email him at Taylor@orkaperformance.com, or find him on instagram @YYCstrengthCoach or @orkaperformance. #EvolveRadio #EvolveStrength

This week @brandoncrobb sat down with Matt Wild (@mwstrengthdev) and spoke on a number of different topics - as always - ranging from what its like to work with youth athletes in Baseball, how he came about finding his niche within Baseball Strength and Conditioning and what are some simple elements on how to succeed in this industry.Matt is an incredibly gifted coach, who trains his clients with passion and has a strong reputation within his network for his knowledge base and his science based approach to training.If you want to follow up with Matt, you can find him online at www.mwstrengthdev.com or on instagram at @mwstrengthdev✌️ Till next week#EvolveStrength #EvolveRadio

How do you stand out in a crowded industry? Many of us are flooded with ads for fitness professionals, all claiming to fix this or offer that - whether its to get in the best shape of our lives OR whether its to help us grow and scale our business. Then there are professionals like @guedo.power, who show us that if you simply work hard and focus on the things you are good at/like to do, success can follow.Dean is the epitome of a self starter. And while not all of us have the ability to build a brand like Dean, I gather from our conversation is that no one should. Focusing on doing the things you enjoy, are passionate about and feel you can add value to others will often result in success.One of the biggest reasons for Deans success is the fact that he is always learning. Seeking out mentors and seeking to grow his own personal brand.If you want to find Dean and all his projects, you can find all his links on his instagram bio link - @guedo.power.Till next week!#EvolveRadio #EvolveStrength

@brandoncrobb was able to sit down with @grahamdoody, Co-Owner and Head Coach of @forgedbyfirecrossfit in Edmonton, AB. Graham is a former firefighter, but has spent nearly his entire adult life working with athletes of all kinds.This week we spoke about programming for athletes vs general population clients, as well as what it took to make the switch from being a coach to owning a gym. As Graham outlines, this has been one of the best decisions he ever made - leaving a stable career to open a gym - but the leap DID come with some massive responsibilities. Graham was fully aware of these prior to going in, something that unfortunately not all gym owners are aware of.Ultimately, there is no one clear path to building a career in the fitness industry, but rather connecting your passion for helping others with the lifestyle you want to live.This week we spoke all about what its like to build a career in the fitness industry.Enjoy ✌️ #EvolveRadio #EvolveStrength

This week, @brandoncrobb sat down with @asgardian_strength to talk on a number of different topics. For those that know Ian, he is a passionate trainer who thrives on building community around strength sports. Most recently, he has dove head first into training for strongman competitions, and while not a large guy himself, has proven to be quite successful within the sport.If you want to link up with Ian for training or programs, feel free to reach out on FB or Instagram to Asgardian Strength.#EvolveRadio #EvolveStrength

Over the past few years, we have been fortunate enough to witness many growing trends within the fitness industry. This week, Hannah (@grayareastrength) and Brandon (@brandoncrobb) sat down and discussed a few awesome trends that have come up. The most predominant of which is participation from both Women and Masters Athletes in competitive strength sports.This exciting trend does come with responsibility, as Hannah and Brandon talk about how no 2 people are the same. Therefore working with both Women and Masters athletes comes with some responsibilities as a trainer in order to ensure their success.If you want to follow Hannah, you can look her up on instagram or facebook, or catch her at this falls Evolve Strength Symposium - coming soon at evolvestrength.ca/events.#EvolveStrength #EvolveRadio

Why is it some brands succeed and absolutely dominate their markets and other brands fall by the wayside? This week @brandoncrobb sat down with @raflopez, a Run Maven for @lululemon and @YYCRunCrew, a marketing strategist for local small business, tech guru, blogger and overall serial entrepreneur. Anyone in the YYC Run community at least as seen Raf around. And Raf is the epitome of a high performer, competing in Iron Man Triathlons, cultivating strong communities for various organizations and brands, and building a network of great connections.So how is it that Raf, like many of our guests, seem to get more done than many others? How is it that he is able to accomplish so much, when he is gifted the same amount of time as everyone else.This week we discuss how to build and cultivate a strong brand and strong community to coincide with it. We talk about marketing, what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and where to start to build your brand - whether that brand is individual, part of a larger organization, or whether you are running it solo or leading a team of 100+ people.Raf is, through and through, a strong leader for millennials, and we dive into what it takes to find your own success as a leader and an entrepreneur.If you want to follow Raf and find out what he is up to, you can follow him on instagram @raflopez and @yycruncrew. Also check out his blog at shutuplegs.org, or shoot him an email at raf@shutuplegs.org.✌️#EvolveStrength #EvolveRadio

If you have taken any sort of group fitness class in Edmonton, AB - you've likely heard of Becky Robinson. Becky is a down to earth, no BS person and has ZERO issues showing that in her professional life. While she would be the first to admit that this has gotten her into trouble in the past, it is also a major reason she has built such a following in group fitness.Today, business and relationships seem to be overly polished, produced, to the point where they almost feel fake. This, in part, is why Becky is such a breath of fresh air. She is unapologetically herself, and backs that up with a very well educated teaching philosophy that makes so successful. Becky is the perfect example of someone who cares about quality and personal education and development, but also builds a brand that is entirely her own.Definitely give this week a listen, and follow Becky @beckybojanglesrobinson if you want some quality advice with LOT's of entertainment. FYI - her instagram feed is sometimes NSFW...#EvolveStrength #EvolveRadio

When people look at the fitness industry from the outside, there are often lots of stereotypes - most of them turn out to be false.At first glance, Andrew Coates is a stereotypical trainer. But anyone who knows of Andrew is well aware that Andrew is an intellectual guy, who thinks outside the box and has all the passion in the world to give back to the industry that has treated him so well. Andrew is one of the hardest working guys I’ve ever met. He writes for TNation, has a podcast of his own and is constantly looking to grow and progress in his knowledge.We spoke on a ton of topics, but the biggest about the importance of content CREATION - regardless of where you are at within your professional journey.While our conversation stems from our profession - training, you’ll find it applies to anyone wanting to get out there and make a name for themself.If you want to follow Andrew and learn from one of the industries best, you can find him on instagram, @andrewcoatesfitness, as well as look up his podcast with @guedo.power “The Fitness Devil Podcast”.Thanks for listening, feel free to shoot us guest intros to podcast@evolvestrength.ca and drop us a 5 star review.#EVOLVERADIO #EVOLVESTRENGTH

For anyone who is in the Western Canadian Fitness Space, especially in that have CrossFit, may have heard of our guest this week. Michael FitzGerald is an OG when it comes to the sport of fitness, first from the perspective as an athlete, but most notably coaching some of the fittest humans on the planet right here in Calgary, AB. Without question, Michael is one of the most well respected coaches in the industry, with a strong scientific approach to how he coaches all his athletes. We certainly dive a little bit into the science, but also discuss some of the qualities that make a great coach that extend beyond the hard science. As a coach myself, I have been aware of Michael and his athletes for many years, and I was glad to have him on the show and jam about all things coaching.Big thanks to Michael for joining the show. If you want to connect with Michael or Optimum Performance Training for programming or training in person, you can find them online at www.optimumperformancecalgary.com as well as on instagram @optimum_performance_training as well as on facebook, Optimum Performance Training.#EvolveRadio #EvolveStrength

This week’s EVOLVE Radio podcast @Brandoncrobb sat down with Dr. Brett Lypchuk, DC (@chiro.brett) - a chiropractor and business owner in Calgary, AB. At first glance, Brett has it all together - works with athletes & the general public and has a thriving business. What many do not know is that Dr. Lypchuk has seen incredible success in such a short time frame.In this episode we cover a variety of topics - including business ownership, Chiro and the need to create an inclusive practice, which hits close to home for Dr. Lypchuk.If you want to follow Dr. Brett Lypchuk, you can find him on instagram @chiro.brett, as well as his project @diversity_in_chiropractic. You can also find him on facebook @Dr. Brett Lypchuk, DC. #EvolveStrength #EvolveRadio

his week Brandon sat down with Bonar McCallum of @movetomove out of Calgary, AB. Bonar is an avid climber and deeply invested in this new trend of ‘Movement Culture’. While some may not understand the concept, Bonar and his team at Move to Move combine movement practice elements of strength, mobility, martial arts, dance, play, gymnastics, climbing, jumping, acrobatics and performance. This type of training is growing in popularity, especially made popular by Connor McGregor within the UFC.This was an incredibly enlightening conversation, and I hope you check them out.If you are ever in the Calgary area and want to learn more or connect with Bonar, you can connect online at movetomove.ca, instagram @bonarmccallum, email bonar@movetomove.ca or check them out on Facebook.#movetomove #movementculture #EvolveRadio #EvolveStrength

This week Brandon sat down with Chad Budyk, a strength and conditioning coach based out TrecFit in Calgary, AB, and owner of OCR Labs Performance. Chad has been in the industry for many years and will be the first to admit that he is still learning. Most recently he has been working with Dynamic stress theory and how it applies to training and program design. This approach not only makes him a great coach, but has allowed him to build quite the reputation as a strength coach for endurance athletes, especially as it relates to OCR.If you’re interested in following Chad or learning more about what he's up to, you can find him on instagram @ocrlabsperformance or @chadbudyk, as well as @trecfit#EvolveRadio #EvolveStrength #EvolvePerformance #EvolveHealth

This week I sat down with Brett "The Hulk" Hansen - a personal trainer and national level powerlifter based out of Calgary, AB. We spoke a lot about various topics, but a big key about the need for lifters to run, and runners to lift. We dove into the rabit hole about UN-specialization, and the need to help our clients understand the long game, the bigger picture, and balance their training to truly live up to their potential, regardless of the sport endeavour they are striving towards.If you want more info on Brett and possibly working with him, you can check him out on instagram @TheHulkHansen or find him on Facebook. Or feel free to pop into Evolve Strength Sunridge next time you are in Calgary, AB.Thanks to our sponsors, Evolve Strength - world class strength and performance training facilities where athletes can train, and trainers and health professionals alike can build their OWN brand with next level support.Also a shout out to Defying Gravity Barbell - handmade quality lifting straps for power and oly lifters alike. You can check them and pick up the highest quality lifting straps at innerstrengthproducts.ca.And lastly big shout out to our sponsor heroic athletic apparel - Training and Active Lifestyle apparel to life your life heroic. Check them out at heroicathleticsapparel.com.

I spoke with Whitney Dikoume, an Athletic Therapist for Fortitude YYC who also works as a Personal Trainer/Strength Coach.I have known Whitney for about a year now, and have observed her attention to detail when working with her athletes, and her relentless pursuit to teach proper movement. We chatted a while about her experiences training youth athletes, as well as her transition from an AT in the collegiate setting into a hybrid role in the public sector under Fortitude YYC.Listen for the full scoop about what we spoke about, and leave us a review.For more info, you can follow Whitney on instagram @whitsfit_ as well as follow Fortitude YYC on instagram @fortitudeYYC or if you are in the area you can book an appointment with Whit at fortitude.janeapp.com.