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Cam and Andrew


    • Jan 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 132 EPISODES

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    The Fired Up Podcast is an incredibly motivating and down-to-earth podcast that provides inspiration in both fitness and personal development. Hosted by Andrew and Cam, this podcast offers a refreshing perspective on discipline, focus, and mental health. The hosts are relatable and funny, making it easy to listen to their conversations. Whether you're feeling off track or just need some inspiration, this podcast is the perfect pick-me-up.

    One of the best aspects of The Fired Up Podcast is its ability to provide practical advice that can be applied to various aspects of life. Andrew and Cam offer insights into fitness mindset and habits, as well as tips for personal development. Their conversations are intelligent, insightful, and fun, making it enjoyable to learn from their experiences. The episodes are long enough to keep you engaged during a dreaded cardio session, providing a source of motivation that keeps you going.

    One potential downside of this podcast is that it primarily focuses on a male perspective. While this may be appealing for some listeners seeking insight into the male psyche when it comes to fitness and mental health, it may not resonate as strongly with others who prefer a more diverse range of perspectives. However, even with this limitation, the podcast still manages to dive deep into emotional and mental blocks rather than adopting a "meat-head" mentality.

    In conclusion, The Fired Up Podcast is highly recommended for anyone seeking motivation in their fitness journey or personal development. Andrew and Cam offer valuable insights through entertaining conversations that keep listeners engaged from start to finish. This podcast provides a much-needed boost of inspiration whenever you feel like you're falling off track or need some guidance. Give it a listen and prepare to get fired up!



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    Latest episodes from Fired Up Podcast

    Ep 134: The Genius, Dr. JC Aikenhead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 101:27


    In this episode the boys hang out with THE up and coming, legendary and revolutionary, Dr. JC Aikenhead, changing the way chiropractic care is done in America. Cam, Andrew & JC talk over business models, benefits, and methods of their respective industries and how they influence our lives. You will not want to pause this one, give it a listen and #jointheconversation IG: @cam_hewett IG: @coachhappel IG:@specializedrehab Email: cam@p10nation.com Email: andy@p10nation.com p10gym.com

    Ep 133: The Power of Taking Action in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 42:11


    Join Andrew Happel and Cameron Hewett in the Fired Up Podcast's official 2024 episode kickoff extravaganza! As they reflect on the rollercoaster of 2023 and discuss their personal experiences and resolutions for the new year, the duo delves into the importance of taking action and being consistent in pursuing your goals. They explore the significance of community and how surrounding yourself with the right people can elevate your fitness journey. Tune in for insights, motivation, and a dose of humor as they share their perspectives on becoming exceptional humans in 2024. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or someone looking for inspiration to kickstart positive changes, this episode offers valuable insights and a refreshing take on self-improvement. Don't miss out on the Fired Up Podcast's energetic and genuine conversation that's sure to leave you motivated and ready to tackle your own challenges in the coming year! IG: @cam_hewett IG: @coachhappel IG: @fireduppod cam@p10nation.com andy@p10nation.com p10gym.com

    Ep 132: Navigating the Frozen Frontiers of Cold Plunging

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 25:41


    Welcome to another episode of the Fired Up Podcast with your host, Cam Hewett, flying solo today without his buddy Andrew. In this science-backed episode, Cam dives into the intriguing world of cold plunging, a trend that gained popularity with the likes of Wim Hof. Cam shares his personal journey and experiences with cold plunging, exploring the pros and cons of this practice. Drawing on insights from experts like Susannah Soberg and Dr. Mike Israetel, he breaks down the science behind the benefits, such as improved blood pressure, brown fat development, and enhanced temperature regulation. But this episode goes beyond the scientific details; Cam delves into the mental aspects of cold plunging, discussing the sense of accomplishment and mental toughness gained from facing the challenge. He also offers practical tips for those interested in trying cold plunging without investing in expensive equipment. Join Cam as he shares his firsthand encounters with cold plunging, blending scientific research with personal anecdotes. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or curious about wellness trends, this episode provides valuable insights into the world of cold exposure and its potential benefits. So, buckle up and get ready to dive into the freezing new trend that's making waves in the health and wellness community. Links Mentioned in the Episode Huberman Lab w/ Susanna Søberg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3MgDtZovks Mike Israetel on Cold Plunging https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7KIfQIPPfs&t=49s TC Luoma article https://www.t-nation.com/alpha-life/icing-sore-muscles-slows-down-recovery-and-muscle-growth/

    Ep 131: Getting Strategic with Effort

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 72:13


    The boys are back with ANOTHER incredible FUP. Cam & Andrew talk over the balance between "working harder," and truly being strategic with our objectives inside of fitness and how they relate to life. Often times, we hear that we need to just keep our noses down, try a little more, and stop worrying about everything else. While those are powerful things, implementing strategy to make our lives easier to achieve the goals ahead is immensely powerful, especially in regards to fitness. Share the epi with someone who needs to hear it. IG: @cam_hewett IG: @coachhappel IG: @fireduppod email: cam@p10nation.com email: andy@p10nation.com p10gym.com

    Ep 130: Resistance Training for Older Adults & The Only 10 Exercises You Need to Build Muscle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 28:26


    In this new segment, Cam and Andrew will be going through some data, research articles, opinion pieces, and other interesting literature to make it a palatable, easy to digest content piece for you to take with you. In this new segment, Cam and Andrew will be going through some data, research articles, opinion pieces, and other interesting literature to make it a palatable, easy to digest content piece for you to take with you. WHAT IS THE FIRED UP PODCAST? Started in 2019, Cam Hewett and Andrew Happel, two personal trainers, started the podcast as a fun project to work on in their free time hoping to bring fitness education to the masses through audio content. Fast forward to today, the Fired Up Podcast has become a regular podcast with regular listeners, who knew that could happen!? Cam and Andrew aim to educate, motivate, and connect individuals to fitness in order to integrate great fitness principles into the community at large. CONTACTS: IG - @cam_hewett IG - @coachhappel IG - @fireduppod email - andy@p10nation.com email - cam@p10nation.com https://p10gym.com/

    Ep 129: Are You Losing Muscle?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 80:28


    Spoiler alert, you're not training hard enough nor often enough to be concerned about rhabdomyolysis. In all likelihood, if you upped your general activity level 20-50% throughout the week your physique and overall general health level would significantly improve. Stop worrying about "overtraining." IG: @cam_hewett IG: @coachhappel p10gym.com andy@p10nation.com cam@p10nation.com

    Ep 128: Smoked

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 52:13


    Your favorite FUP'd boys are back with another insightful fitness audio experience with a whole lot of conversation regarding smoked meats. IG: @cam_hewett IG: @coachhappel IG: @fireduppod Email: contactfireduppodcast@gmail.com p10gym.com

    Ep 127: HOMECOMING

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 72:44


    That's right, neither your eyes nor your ears deceive you. THE one and only FUP'ed Up boys are back, it's homecoming szn. Cam and Andrew are excited to be back behind the microphone with new updates and plans for the latter half of 2023. Big personal, business, and fitness developments are ahead. You will not want to miss this. IG: @cam_hewett IG: @coachhappel Email: Contactfireduppodcast@gmail.com P10gym.com

    Ep 126: How Cam Became a Fitness Person

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 29:50


    Cam is flying solo on this one! How did Cam get into fitness and how has he managed to stay consistent after all these years? What does he believe the gym is and what it is not and also some of his favorite quotes that have become ingrained in who he is as a person.

    Ep 125: What Do We Need to Work On?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 55:06


    In this episode the boys are back to talking about aesthetics, athletics, and what we need to work on in order to start heading towards the body of our dreams. Cam: @cam_hewett Andrew: @coachhappel FUP: @fireduppod Email: contactfireduppodcast@gmail.com

    Ep 124: Andrew Went From a Landscaper to a Gym Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 60:46


    In this episode Andrew flies solo in order to talk about his experience in the fitness industry going from a 20-year old punk with almost zero marketable skills to a gym owner at 28-years old. Want to learn more about the story? Give us a shout and follow us on social media. Cam: @cam_hewett Andrew: @coachhappel FUP: @fireduppod Email: contactfireduppodcast@gmail.com

    Ep 123: Challenge Leads to Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 33:28


    Here's the deal, friends, we need to challenge ourselves in order to see tangible growth in any direction. If we are not actively working towards some kind of goal, chances are we are not holding position in any spot, we are actively losing traction. Most of the time we live inside a constant balancing act, especially with stagnation in fitness routines. Often the average Joe or Jo-et will gain/lose the same 10 lbs of body fat until they either gain too much and decide to make a major change or just get sick of the complacency and get in motion. Pick a goal, pick a challenge, and let's get going, we're officially 5 months into 2023.

    Ep 122: You Ready for a Cut or What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 53:24


    In this episode Andrew cuts right to the chase with being rude to Cam about his brisket and announces he is competing in his first bodybuilding show! The boys also talk about being real with your relationship with food before starting a serious cut. Placing restrictions on food does not automatically mean you will get an eating disorder and how to lose weight and keep it off by becoming a different person.

    Ep 121: How to See Results in the Gym, Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 68:03


    The boys are back with some impeccable training insight for you guys! In today's cast the FUP talks about establishing neuro-training pathways via training frequency in new training movements, programs, or new clients in general, how to gain muscle quickly, and how to manipulate motivation and adherence factors. Got something out of this episode? Share it with a friend! IG: @FireduppodcastIG Cam: @cam_hewett Andrew: @coachhappel Email: contactfireduppodcast@gmail.com

    Ep 120: One-Fifth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 17:10


    WELCOME TO.. Fired Up Fridays! The boys are back with a quick-hitter for you to kick off your weekend. We are officially one-fifth of the year over with. Where are you at with your progress in all things health and fitness? If you got something out of this episode please share it with a friend! IG: @FireduppodcastIG Cam: @cam_hewett Andrew: @coachhappel Email: contactfireduppodcast@gmail.com

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    Ep 119: How to Actually Train Your Muscles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 52:25


    In this episode Cam and Andrew go into detail regarding how to actually train the muscles we want to see adaptation with. How to notice possible training imbalances, aches and pains due to over or undertrained muscle groups, and how to fix them. If you got something out of this episode be sure to share it! IG: @FiredUpPodcastIG Email: contactfireduppodcast@gmail.com Cam: @cam_hewett Andrew: @coachhappel

    Ep 118: This One is Goes Out to Rich

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 62:15


    The boys break down fitness support systems, the importance of a strong community, and how to positively manipulate aspects of our support systems to set us up for success. If you or someone you know struggles with health & fitness routines check this episode out in order to build those consistency muscles.

    Ep 117: What's sUPplements Round 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 65:37


    Cam and Andrew are back with the second installment of one of their most popular episodes of all time! The boys go in depth regarding supplements, ones they appreciate and ones they do not. What works? What's crap? Are greens really good for us?

    Ep 116: Eating 24 Eggs a Day is Comparable to Steroid Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 60:33


    The boys are back with some incredible conversation, pseudoscience debunking, and a breakdown as to what steroid use looks like in training for aesthetics versus the average Joe. #Jointheconversation

    Ep 115: How to Grow Exceptional Glutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 76:18


    In this episode Cam and Andrew go IN DEPTH talking over what it actually takes to grow really great glutes. Are they a difficult muscle group to train? How often should we be training glutes? Is 3 times too much? 4? What should we be eating and how much of a difference can we actually make through consistent training? Find out here.

    Ep 114: Diet Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 41:23


    Diet is a funny word these days. There seems to be a growing negative connotation with the thing. Cam and Andrew explain why that's the wrong way of looking at it. Everyone is on a diet. In definition, diet can be explained as the foods that someone eats regularly. Hitting protein goals, keeping unnecessary foods out of the house, and formatting the proper mindset into a positive diet mentality, the boys break it all down. Follow us on IG: @cam_hewett @coachhappel Follow us on Twitter: @FUP_Cam @itsCoachHappel Contact: cam@p10nation.com andy@p10nation.com

    Ep 113: New Year New Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 45:02


    You can go to any gym and see progress, you can have any diet and see progress, you can life a fitness person's life with any circumstance. If that makes you angry to hear, you need to hear it. Your circumstances are not unique. They're uniquely yours, but they are not enough to stop you from doing the things to make you healthy and strong. What is your reason for eating? What is your reason for your routine? Is it making you better? Cam visits the new P10 gym! The boys break down how the new P10 Gym is doing and objectives for it moving forward. Follow us on IG! @coachhappel / @cam_hewett Follow us on Twitter! @itsCoachHappel / @FUP_Cam Join the P10 Fitness Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/676657984008451

    Ep 112: This is Not Ep 113

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 59:26


    In this episode the boys get the episode number incorrect, again. Cam and Andrew catch up on all things health and fitness that has taken place over the past few months. With the opening of the brand new P10 Training Gym and Cam getting back into the personal training world, things are looking UP for the Fired Up boys.

    Ep 111: A Whole New World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 51:31


    Andrew is married! Not to Cam. Both of them are married to women, respectively. A lot has been going on over the past few months. Cam and Andrew go over their CrossFit workout experience the day of Andrew's wedding, client progress, and Cam's shenanigans.

    Ep 110: How to Budget Your Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 49:48


    Calories are like a budget. We want to spend our daily calories in as many beneficial, or nutritional, ways as we can. Building muscle, losing fat, and everything in between is heavily tied in with our positive daily calorie budgets. We want a body that is metabolically well-conditioned environment, we can make that happen through the training that we partake in and the nutrition we "take-in."

    Ep 109: How to Lose Fat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 49:44


    THE BOYS ARE BACK! In this episode Cam & Andrew go over successful fat loss routines. All in all, realize that it takes time. It's a life-long commitment to fitness that gets us where we want to be. Diets and training are the vehicles that get us there, but our lifestyle choices are the things that keep us where we want to be.

    EP 108: Diet Soda Doesn't Make You Fat and New Clubs Don't Make You Good at Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 53:55


    FFFFOOOORRREEEE!! The boys talk about different types of athleticism and how lifting weights alone doesn't always translate to every sport and review fellow trainer/twitter barbarian Zach's disgust on “6 seemingly harmless habits that pack on the pounds”.

    EP 107: You are Responsible

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 74:27


    What is responsibility? What are our responsibilities to ourselves, our family, our community, our businesses? You have a responsibility to be a high-performing version of yourself. You have a responsibility to take care of your health & fitness. Stop taking the time off. Stop taking the easy path. You are responsible.

    Ep 106: Be Independent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 74:58


    What's up with our culture? America was founded on the concept of ultimate independence. The 13 colonies stood up against Britain in order to be independent, to rely on their self sufficiency. Why don't we apply that same American culture on our own lives today? A big part of being independent is challenging ourselves, making ourselves better, that's why Cam & Andrew love the never-ending pursuit of fitness. As always, everything flows together and in this episode the boys explore the attributes we should strive to hold on ourselves.

    Ep 105: Stop Using Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 84:49


    Cam & Andrew are back with an in-person episode! The boys go through everything from attraction marketing, effective fitness plan making, fitness discipline, and peanut butter. Cam's advice for the week? Get married. #Jointheconversation

    Ep 104: Two Idiots Talk About Astrology & Fitness Psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 63:17


    Cam & Andrew expand their conversational horizons by getting into topics they have zero business being in. Psychology plays a huge part in our fitness adherence. How do we get into a momentum mindset for fitness progress? How do we sustain it?

    Ep 102: The Range of Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 97:18


    Do the hard stuff :)

    Ep 100!: We Made It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 90:06


    This is the episode we have all been waiting for. The Centennial. Now we can get on with our lives.

    Ep 99: The 2022 Blueprint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 83:44


    Cam and Andrew talk about what 2021 looked like, how 2022 is going to project itself forward, and forward progress. Last year the boys went through objectives and now, this is a yearly episode! What were our proudest moments in fitness this year? Highs, lows, struggles, and solutions to our fitness problems.

    Ep 98: Can I get Stronger Without Gaining Weight?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 67:14


    The boys are back with episode 98! (Even though Andrew calls it episode 97 at the beginning) A lot of people don't understand what getting stronger actually looks like, how to do it, pitfalls that are easy to fall into, and everything else attributed to strength gain. Can I get stronger, add muscle, without weighing more? What is bodyweight? What is muscle mass? How does my body image and how I look relate itself to strength and muscle?

    Ep 97: What Does Fitness Look Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 60:06


    The boys are back to talk about what fitness can actually look like. Fitness is a pretty ambiguous term that gets thrown around without really defining what the objective of fitness is.

    Ep 96: Nutrition in Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 92:39


    The boys are back with another nutrition and training episode! Coaches Cam and Andrew dive into what nutrition adherence looks like in terms of fitness. How can we truly see positive change inside our lives with the help of nutrition education?

    Ep 95: The Long Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 94:20


    Goals, objectives, fitness, community, and the future, all of these things have common ground in long-term success. Anything that is worth doing takes time to accomplish, everyone has heard a version of that before and often times we lose sight of that truth. In this podcast Coach Cam & Coach Andrew discuss the long-term view of fitness and all of the related titles. How can we actually use the long game to our success? What should we expect and what should we understand about long-term training and success? Are my expectations realistic? Am I truly setting myself up for success? #Jointheconversation

    Ep 94: The Perfect Weight Loss Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 88:21


    The boys are back with the perfect weight loss diet hack! What is it that we need to know in order to be successful in our weight loss goals? Is it keto? Intermittent fasting? Something new? Find out today! Be sure to share this episode with someone who needs to learn the truth.

    Ep 93: Hard Lessons Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 86:42


    Experience is the best teacher, in all things fitness and in life. The boys are back and they go over some recent rough patches in life! Recent hurdles have given Andrew some insightful accounts to look back on while Cam has gotten married to the same woman for the SECOND time! In the last episode, Max Capacity, the boys discussed the benefits of sacrifice for success, how have mindsets changed so much in just a few weeks? For the #Fitness side of things, your expert fitness guides go over how to deal with physical set backs in terms of training, different kinds of weight and how the body works, and the Modified Hatfield Split. #Jointheconversation

    Ep 92: Max Capicity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 61:42


    What does max capacity look like? Where do we go from super productive to dangerously overworked? What sacrifices are worthwhile while what other things are not worth it at all? Everything is a tradeoff in life, whenever we are opting into something we are opting out of another 100 things. #OptintotheFiredUpPodcast

    Ep 91: Dad Bods & Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 94:20


    In this episode the boys go over current events, building fitness businesses, controversial fitness marketing, and so much more! #Jointheconversation

    Ep 90: Alex Apostol "The Neubie"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 91:33


    Neubie Coach Alex Apostol is back on the cast with the boys! During this episode the group talks about training mentalities, strength, performance, corrective exercise, and the Neubie Training system! #Jointheconversation

    Ep 89: Primal, Simple, Stop Making it Complex

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 55:02


    The boys are back with another episode regarding the simplicity in training and food intake. Stop making things more complex than they need to be! #Jointheconversation

    Ep 88: The Group Training Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 63:22


    Zach, Cam, and Andrew are back for another collaborative effort! With a combined decade and a half of experience inside of the fitness industry and group training industry, the boys bring their thoughts, opinions, and insights into the awesome details regarding group training models like Orangetheory Fitness, Eat the Frog Fitness, and more. What is online training like? Where is that industry headed? #Jointheconversation

    Ep 87: Protein Intake and Proper Deficits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 73:35


    The boys are back with THE trainer Zach Colangelo. The trio comes in with Corona talk, cutting season, judgmental assumptions, protein intake and so much more. The fitness talk is mixed in throughout this episode but the protein talk begins just before 50 minutes in. What does it look like to be in a proper deficit and what do we need to intake in order to help retain gains and expedite fat loss?

    Ep 86: Fitnessy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 71:04


    Different stimulus takes us into different directions for what fitness really means. EPOC, fat loss, comparisons, and results - get in on this one. #Jointheconversation

    Ep 85: Get Fitty With It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 112:47


    The boys are back! In this episode Cam & Andrew get to hang out with some friends and hosts of the Get Fitty With It podcast! Hollie & Mary host their own health, fitness, & lifestyle-based podcast and have way too much fun doing it, much like the Fired Up boys. In this episode the crew talks about a number of different things.. but tie it all back into fitness! There's really just too much to cover in the show notes - check it out for yourself and give the girls a listen on their own podcast.

    Ep 84: Secrets to Fat Loss Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 63:40


    THE BOYS ARE BACK! How do we successfully transition ourselves into a new program? If we are trying to get ready for summer how do we do it without fail? Why are there some people that can seem to stay where they want to be in physique goals while many of us struggle? Simple - we set ourselves up for success. Plan ahead.

    Ep 83: 1/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 83:16


    One tenth of the way down - a hard pill to swallow for some. Where are you at? #Jointheconversation

    Ep 82: Diminishing Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 55:42


    How do we accomplish the objectives that we have laid out for ourselves? When do we get to the point where the return on investment is diminished due to our input? Coach Cam and Coach Andrew go through their evaluations regarding the process of achieving these objectives. #Jointheconversation

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