Fit For Life Podcast

Hi, I'm James, the producer and writer for the Fit for Life podcast. And today, we're talking about burnout. Currently I'm experiencing it. So I'm going to be ending season 1 here. I have several of season 2's scripts written and interviews lined up. And we'll be back in August 2022. Hear you soon.

As a sort of follow up to last week's episode "Why we move" I wanted to speak a bit more about the how. The attention to detail that goes into learning a technique and prepares us to lift properly. Jeff Nippard's Fitness Programs New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter FitForLifePodcast.com

Why do we exercise, work to stay fit, or generally try to and lead a healthy lifestyle? What is it that pushes us to get up when we're sore and achey from yesterdays workout and push through another workout. And another. And another. Everyone has a why. My hope is to feel and stay young as long as possible. What's yours? New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Today's guest is a wedding photographer from Vancouver Washington. He's made a habit and discipline of taking care of his mental and physical health with a focus on weightlifting. We discuss how it helps him keep up with the hectic wedding season and the brides on their big day. Kilen Murphy's Instagram Kilen Murphy's Websiter New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Talking about the uncomfortable parts of my surgery and recovery isn't easy. I think that goes without saying. But one of my hopes is to share everything, good and bad so that if someone else is going through a similar situation I hope I can shed some light on the experience. But that doesn't make it easier. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Welcome back to another episode talking about mobility. I'm going to come back to this occasionally because I really do believe it's important to your health. If you can't move properly through a range of motion, you're at higher risk of getting hurt. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Today we speak with Stewart Decker. He talks to us about how he balances being a doctor, managing a garden and staying in good health with frequent bike rides. He also shares some excellent advice on how to work on your own diet and make changes to your lifestyle. And lastly, he asked some great questions about my own recovery and fitness journey. He gets me to open up about some of the less fun aspects of my surgery and the lasting impact that's had on my life. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter FitForLifePodcast.com

Summer is coming. And with it, sunshine and heat and humidity. Depending on where you are, you may have to deal with the dangers of overheating during your workout. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Time to write a new work out plan. Every few months, or cycles, you may feel inclined to make some changes to your workout plan. Whether it's to keep it fresh and exciting. Or it's to stimulate new growth. Whatever the reason, writing a plan is easy. Writing a plan that gets you closer to your fitness goals, is not. My recommendations for fitness programs that are for sale: Jeff Nippard's Fitness Programs New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Today's guest is Lily Swan, a doctor of Physical Therapy. She has a wealth of information to share on topics like Gymnastics, physical therapy, training and recovery from injury and one of my favorite topics, rock climbing. Since I seem to spend a lot of time recovering from all sorts of tweaks and injuries, I thought her expertise would be informative and she was kind enough to share that with all of us. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

So I've been trying to lose weight. Not because I'm unhappy with where I'm at, but because of the fitness and health goals I have. And I wanted to share a quick update on how that's going. My goal is to lose 20 lbs between January 1st and August 31st. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Injuries Suck. And if you've worked out or played a sport for anything length of time, it's hard to imagine that you haven't made it without some sort of bump, bang, strain or bruise. But what happens when you get hurt. Like really hurt... Like down for the count, need a few weeks or months to get moving again. That's what happened to me, and I wanted to share that story with you. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Have you ever wanted to dress up as your favorite super hero? But didn't have the confidence to step out and show yourself to the world? That's not a problem for Ashley Greer, today's guest. She's a mom, an athlete, a cosplayer and an artist. She took some time out of her day to chat with me about where she finds her inspiration and what drives her to always find her best. Ashley Greer Instagram New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Ever have trouble settling in for a good night's rest? Ever wanted to look like some caricature of life from the early 1900's? Then do I have an episode for you. Today, I share one of the ways I've improved sleep quality. By finally listening to someone's suggestion, I grabbed a cheap sleep mask (link below) and found much more restful sleep. Sleep Mask on Amazon New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

This episode is all about the things we put on our feet. Specifically when it comes to sport and fitness. I have a lot of shoes, so I feel like I can give some advice. Whether it's running shoes, weightlifting shoes and everything in between, I got you covered. Unless it's those 5 finger toe shoes... for that, you're on your own. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Today we speak with Dave Caldwell, the owner and creator of Whisper Running. A Youth oriented running club geared towards promoting healthy mindset and living while inspiring young runners to learn about themselves and how to be athletes and people. Whisper Running Instagram Whisper Running Website New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Big Moves Moving Big Things. This episode is a big moment for me. I aimed to hit several weight lifting goals by my 6 month surgery anniversary (2/13) and the deadlift was 315 lbs. I knew I could get it, but I didn't want to just crank it up and risk injury. I wanted it to be solid and smooth and repeatable. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

I feel like this whole month has had to do with time and patience. Everything takes time. I really want to emphasize that any goals you have and realistically want to achieve won't happen over night. Habits will need to change and it will take practice to make those habits permanent. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Today's guest is a close friend of mine. I wanted to bring her on because I think she could offer a unique perspective into being an athlete, a mother, a full time wonder woman. She shares her history with us regarding her time as an athlete and the transition into being a mother, and finding time to work on herself. Kristin C Instagram New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Today, I want to share with you a training style that I enjoy called HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Typically a set of exercises done in succession with short rest periods, this keeps your heart rate elevated and allows you to accomplish a lot of work in a short amount of time. I use a lot of Acronyms in this episode. HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training AMRAP - As Many Rounds (or Reps) As Possible EMOM - Every Minute On the Minute New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

A rolling stone gathers no moss. I think that's the saying. Today we explore the feedback loop and positive reinforcement we feel when we push through that initial hurdle of getting moving. What happens next? That's up to you. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

I had the opportunity to speak with an old friend, Lionel Orji. He's a very talented natural body builder and trainer. During the interview, he shares with me the journey he's been on for the last several years, how competing and show prep has changed during covid and the toll that takes on someone. Lionel's Instagram New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

It can be really difficult to tell the difference between injury and soreness. Nagging issues can turn into problems if they're left to their own devices. Working through the pain could ultimately make it worse. So, how do we handle this? New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

In today's episode I discuss my current weight goals and why I'm making the choice to lose weight. I share some of my thoughts on diet changes and weight loss, and the strategies I'll be using. New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

On today's episode, I got to speak with Jess H. The Mind behind EverWild Performance. She's runner and lifter at heart and has made it her mission to help others on their journey. We discuss how she found running and how that evolved into power lifting, staying healthy for the long term, body image and more. EverWild Performance EverWild Performance Instagram New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Gymnastic Rings are my pick for the number 1 must have in a home gym. Even if you aren't building a home gym. Having a set of rings is invaluable. The versatility and ability to be used just about anywhere creates a great and fun way to add difficulty to your workouts. If you're looking for a fitness program for Rings, I would suggest Body By Rings - Fitness FAQ New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

I'm always looking for a way to pay less for the equipment I want. And occasionally, I'll find a deal that I think needs sharing. Today, we discuss the Rogue Boneyard. A place where brand new Rogue equipment can be found with minor blemishes. Bars, plates, and a lot of other goodies can be found here. To check out the Boneyard and what it has to offer: Rogue Boneyard New Episodes Every Tuesday and sometimes Thursday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Today's guest is Mike Botkin. And he seems to do everything: Father, Husband, producer/director of content with his livestreams on twitch and creating content for some of the states biggest esports teams. He shares his introduction to Crossfit and making the time and space in his busy schedule to work on his health and fitness. If you're interested in learning more about Mike, his links are below: Mike Botkin Twitch Mike Botkin Twitter Envy Twitter OpTic Gaming Twitter Dallas Fuel Twitter OpTic Texas Twitter Mike Botkin Instagram Once a month I will interview a guest and share their story. Sometimes that might be someone just starting out on their fitness journey, or it might be a specialist/instructor/coach providing some insight to help us along the way. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Continuous Improvement. Always looking for ways to improve. That's what today's episode is all about. We discuss that idea that we should always be looking to better ourselves. Even if the changes are small, the goal is to be better today than we were yesterday and not as good as we will be tomorrow. The principle of Kaizen comes from a Japanese business philosophy that is about continuous improvement, or changing for the better. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Cardio. Everyone's favorite, right? Repeatedly putting one foot in front of the other, over and over and over. Cardio is an incredibly important aspect of one's health and fitness. I'm not necessarily the biggest fan, but I've had to change my tune in regards to Cardio and I wanted to share that experience with you. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Building a home gym can become an expensive adventure. Previously, I've given reasons why you should and shouldn't build a home gym. But this episode is specific to those who decide to build out their own workout castle. I discuss some of my thought process behind purchasing equipment and the good and bad side of paying a little bit more for higher quality equipment. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Welcome back to the Fit for Life Podcast. Today's episode is about the new year. With everything winding down from the holidays, I thought I would do a quick update and catch you up on what's been going on on. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a very interesting guest, James "Kungfoody" Foody, a fitness and nutrition coach practices what he preaches. I had an amazing time speaking with him and I hope you enjoy my time with him as much as I did. If you want to learn more about him, or hear his stories. Make sure to check out his links below: Kungfoody Instagram Kungfoody TikTok Once a month I will interview a guest and share their story. Sometimes that might be someone just starting out on their fitness journey, or it might be a specialist/instructor/coach providing some insight to help us along the way. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

We're at the end of the year and for a lot of us, that means reevaluating our goals and planning for what the new year brings. What goals have you set? And how can you make sure that you're taking steps to actively achieve that? Let's find out. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

We're not done yet. Today we talk about making sure you're getting that rest and recovery you crave. Even if you're traveling to mom and dad's. Or The family came to you. I just want to give you a few tools to assist in making sure that you're starting the new year bright eyed and bushy tailed. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

So maybe there's a theme to the episodes for this month. Today we'll cover exercise when on the road, or when the weather isn't working in your favor. We look for opportunities to make sure we're making the most of our time and enjoying the workouts. Even when it may not be ideal to do so. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Today, we discuss dieting during the holidays. I know, it's not the most fun thing to cover when all the good food is out. But Hopefully there's some nuggets of wisdom you can use and take away while you're spending time with loved ones. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Today I had the opportunity to sit down with a good friend to discuss the ups and downs that come with life. Everything from Owning a house, having kids, working and how all of this can impact your ability to train. https://www.pureprocurement.ca/ https://www.jcollindemers.com/ Once a month I will interview a guest and share their story. Sometimes that might be someone just starting out on their fitness journey, or it might be a specialist/instructor/coach providing some insight to help us along the way. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

If you're like me, maybe being loose and limber doesn't come naturally to you. It's something you'll need to work for. Today we discuss some methods to limber up and improve your mobility. One of those ways is with the GoWOD Mobility app (www.gowod.app). This has been the tool that I've been using almost daily to improve my range of motion and loosen up tight muscle groups after my surgery. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Sleep. We spend a lot of time thinking about getting more sleep. And odds are, we aren't getting enough. Or the quality isn't where it could be. Today, we cover a few simple tactics that may help you improve your sleep quality and hours. If you're looking for an awesome sleepy time face mask, look no further. This is the one I use. This link doesn't give me anything. It's just a face mask that I can recommend: https://amzn.to/3EFwqHZ New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

The art of Jumping Rope for fitness. Many of us used this special tool only in our youth. However, it possesses a lot of usefulness even as an adult. Today we discuss the benefits of hopping, skipping and jumping as a part of our warm ups, or as a general fitness and cardio tool. If you're interested in the jump rope that I currently use, there's a link right here: https://amzn.to/31rgevH This isn't a sponsored link. It's just a rope on amazon that I have and think it's pretty good for the money. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

So I survived my surgery. I don't go into too much detail in regards of the surgery itself (I was asleep). But the healing process did lead to an interesting discovery... My heart doesn't sound the same. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Today we're speaking with Jesse Nelson, an amazing two time cancer survivor and inspiration to me. He shares a lot of the wisdom that helped him get through the setbacks and experiences he's endured in his life. I also share a little bit about my experience with surgery and setbacks as well. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

The time has come. Surgery day is here and I must put my life in the hands of someone else (or a team of someone elses). I'll keep it short. And see you on the other side.

Do you love Coffee? How's it feel in the morning, when you don't get your daily cup of Joe? What if you suddenly just cut all of the caffeine out of your life? I'm experimenting with this to see how it impacts my day to day life. Once a month I will interview a guest and share their story. Sometimes that might be someone just starting out on their fitness journey, or it might be a specialist/instructor/coach providing some insight to help us along the way. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Who doesn't love walking? It's just one foot in front of the other, right? What about doing that 10,000 times in one day? Still interested? Today, we discuss the process of increasing our daily steps just to add a little extra fitness into our daily routines. Once a month I will interview a guest and share their story. Sometimes that might be someone just starting out on their fitness journey, or it might be a specialist/instructor/coach providing some insight to help us along the way. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Big day. Time to meet the surgeon who will be performing my heart surgery. Time is moving fast now. But today, we slow it down and get to know our plan of action. Once a month I will interview a guest and share their story. Sometimes that might be someone just starting out on their fitness journey, or it might be a specialist/instructor/coach providing some insight to help us along the way. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

In today's episode we speak with Elisa Cresto. We cover topics of Anxiety and how to create some tools to better handle feelings of Anxiousness. Once a month I will interview a guest and share their story. Sometimes that might be someone just starting out on their fitness journey, or it might be a specialist/instructor/coach providing some insight to help us along the way. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

There's still a few weeks left before surgery day and I wanted to take a few minutes to update you as to what's going on in my world currently. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

Unfortunately, I have to share some bad news today. I've recently learned that I'll be needing heart surgery to fix a congenital birth defect of my heart. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter

As a follow up to last weeks episode, I wanted to discuss the reasons why a home gym isn't for everyone. I want to look at both sides of the argument, even though I may be a little biased. New Episodes Every Tuesday. Questions or Comments? Send me an email at LiveFit@FitForLifePodcast.com Instagram Youtube Twitter