Fitness Minus the B.S.

Three things everybody should think about if they are struggling to get in shape.

Many people go to the gym every week and I wondering why they're not seeing theresults they want. Training organization is a big part of why many people are missing the boat. Here's what you need to know…

Talking about the mistakes that people make when starting out with weight training.

Ozempic, GLP-1, and How They Will Affect People Long Term.

I go into detail about the differences between HIIT training and strength training when it comes to building strength and muscle.

This is my review of the new documentary. You are what you eat. If you haven't seen it yet, there are some spoilers, but it's not like their objective is a mystery.

Rehab for a lower back injury. The process I went through to get back to normal workouts and mobility.

If fitness is any part of your New Year's resolution, you need to listen to this episode. I discussed some key points you should look for in your preparation for the new year.

This is just an overview of some of the flawed ideas people have when it comes to nutrition. This is one of the biggest things I help people with when it comes to nutrition coaching as Mark Twain once said, “It's not what you know that gets you into trouble. It's what you think you know that just ain't so.”

I talk with one of our longtime members, Bhavna about her time with us at TI. She tells her story of coming from a background and running, and Boot Camp, to training with us and weights, and the difference it has made.

Most people treat fitness differently than they do other things in their lives. What do I mean? Well you will just have to listen.

Talking about weight training and pregnancy, and everything in between. How you can maintain your fitness while being pregnant, and the benefits of staying strong before giving birth.

Having a chat with our massage therapist at Train Insane, while she beats me up on her table.

On this episode, I talk about how lean body mass will affect your fat, loss efforts, and what you can do to fix it.

Learn how to come to terms with the difference between goals and wishes.

I sat down with Merril, Ana, and Marco, to discuss the importance of activity level when it comes to fat loss. Most people are missing the boat with this piece of the puzzle, and we explain why and how to fix it.

I chat macros with Merrill and Ana, and the questions they hear most often from their friends. We talk Protein, Carbs, fasting, Keto and some other rants that have nothing to do with any of this

I sat down with Jason Belvill, Co Founder of Body Spec to talk about what kinds of training are making the biggest changes in peoples quest to lose body fat. Check out https://www.bodyspec.com for more details.

Starting week 6 of 2022 and many of you are ending a 6 week challenge. Have you given any thought to what comes next? Here is what you should be doing after your challenge is over.

Breaking down exactly why people struggle to get in shape, and how you can overcome it.

Ana tells her story of how she took her physique to the next level with the addition of weight training, and nutrition.

This week I talk to Merrill Norrdin, mom of 3 who just recently became a Pro Bikini Physique Competitor. We talk about what it too mentally and physically to make this change.

I critique an article that was the number one hit on Google for how to lose body fat. Put your boots on there's some bullshit ahead.

Everyone wants their body to change, yet they aren't will to make any changes in their habits. If you want to make teal changes, you are going to have to do some things that are uncomfortable. But there is hope….

One of my online clients Mallory tells her story of how she went from training herself into the ground, eating next to nothing, and being completely frustrated with her body, to a new understanding about training and nutrition.

Calorie density is a topic that many people don't understand. Everyone thinks that they have to eat a certain type of food or foods to lose body fat. In reality, you just need to better understand some basic principles.

Our member Denise shares her awesome story about going from being completely unhappy with her body and how she felt, to down 45 pounds and on her way being in the shape of her life at 40!

Athletes train in seasons. Off season, pre season, and in season. You can set your training up the same way and take advantage of different times of year. Learn how to spend time building, cutting, and maintaining based on the time of year.

There are countless ways to fail at fat loss. These 9 are the most common that we see at TI. This will help you prepare for and avoid them with your diet.

Here are some characteristics you should adopt if you are trying to lose some body fat and get in shape. How many do you have?

Too many people are delusional about what it takes to lose body fat and keep it off. Here are the 5 things everyone needs to know about before they get started.

Mom of 3 and online client Emily talks about how she was able to navigate a cross country move, 3 kids, a husband in the military (on deployment), Covid and still manage to lose 40 pounds!!

One of our online clients talks about her transformation and how she is keeping it off all during the Covid pandemic.

Setting up realistic expectations is extremely important to your success. Listen to how we help our clients set up their expectations, and help them reach their goal.

I sit down with Carolyn Jones and Merrill Nordin to talk about how they have kept making progress for 10+ years. We talk meal prep, training and why Goldfish crackers are the devil.

I sat down with 2 of our members Linh, and Jo to chat about the difference between our program at TI, and some of the “Bootcamp” style training they have done in the past.

I sat down with one of my members who is currently pregnant to talk about the pros and cons of working out during pregnancy. Lots of good stuff.

“ It works for me” is a phrase often uttered by people in fitness. This podcast will discuss why that is not a valid reason to do something, and how to make better decisions.

Guest host Shannon and I chat about the mistakes that we are people make while starting a fitness resolution, and how you can avoid these mistakes.

I sit down with two of our online coaches Marco and Shannan as we talk about how we have helped our clients during 2020 and how we can help you in 2021

This week I give you my two cents on how important exercise is to keeping you healthy in the midst of a global pandemic.

Villa Park Athlete Mika Jones talks about her experience with our strength program over the last 5 years and how it has benefitted her performance.

This is a common question that we get every week in the gym. I will go over the basics on how to select proper weights and why it’s so important to your success.

Technique is a word that’s thrown around in the gym a lot, but do you really know what that means? How much thought have you given to your technique, and if it is on par with what you were trying to accomplish in the gym?

Here is a very detailed talk on how to determine how many days a week you should be working out, and how to get the most out of them.

I still get asked a lot about cheat days, and what I think about them. Well, here is exactly what i tell my clients about cheat days...

I am always shocked that people who have been training for years still don’t know some of the most fundamental things about training. I have outlined 7 of the most basic things you should know about your training to get the best results.

Is cardio really necessary for fat loss? How much should you be doing? What about gaining muscle? Should You do cardio for that? I answer all these questions and more...

Hey, if you are unhappy with your body, then there is only one person that can change that, and we both know who that is. Consider this tour kick in the ass to get started.

I take a DEEP dive into how we developed our program at Train Insane, and all the different things that went into it. Strap in, there is a lot of info.

I give you all the basics on how to set up a successful weight training program. From how many days, to exercise and weight selection, and even sets and reps.