Inspiyr Fitness

Craig Paterson is a university buddy of mine who has taken his body to the extreme as you can likely see in the episode photo. Craig became a self-taught competitive bodybuilder and placed 2nd in his very first completion and took first place in his next one. Since becoming a father of two his outlook on lifting weights has changed a little and he now focuses more on health and longevity.

Bec Spink shares her story of dealing with a lifetime of unhealthy habits, overcoming 12 years of yo-yo dieting and attempts at fitness, and finally finding a place where she's happier in life and enjoying her pursuits fitness and health.

This is the story of Sharon Zeller's fitness journey. She's found fitness to be a very important outlet in her life. She's been on this journey for 50 years and has some great tips to share based on her experiences!

In this episode we talked to Krissie and get to hear her incredible journey experiencing both sides of the fitness/health spectrum. She's experienced everything from extreme restriction to extreme binging and finally found a way to a healthy and happy place in her life. If you connect with her story, you can find her on instagram at Krissie_rockyourstride.

A quick check in on my struggles with getting this started.

Episode 1 of the Inspiyr Fitness podcast is with online running coach Justin Horneker @hornekerjustin. This was actually intended as a practice interview but I believe his story needed to be shared. Listen to learn about how Justin overcame anxiety and reconnected with the joy of running after a highly competitive high school running career.

Lets start this off with MY story! Part 1 is here with a little look into the jouney of my business career

I've started the search for success stories. While I'm getting set up I'll keep you updated on my progress and share a few stories that have inspired me to be doing this.

Truth is I didn't have a passion for what I did with this podcast before. However, I've found a new vision and pumped up! I'm excited to announce this new path for The Fitness Review and I hope you will share your story and be a part of this journey!

Forget Monday motivation, focus on Monday momentum. Get yourself started no matter how small the step to create positive momentum for your week.

When people start a diet, they want all the specifics of what to eat and what not to eat. However, starting with a more general approach can often lead to better results. Here's my tips on where to start.

The value of before and after photos and why you should take them. My tip for overcoming the worry or anxiety of the dreaded "before" photo.

My thoughts on 30, 60, and 90 day challenges to reach goals and transform your body. How to approach them and make sure you maintain the progress long after the challenge is done.

Sometimes we do things to make a workout or exercise more challenging. However, the end result is that you could in fact be making it easier is a way by reducing the effectiveness of each exercise. These are my thoughts on the issue.

A little update episode of what happened to me during February from the perspective that we all struggle at times and here's how it happens to me.

Don't depend on motivation if your really want to reach your goals

Why consistency is the only thing you should be focused on when starting out.

These programs are becoming a trend but are they as good as the hype? What are the pros and cons and can they benefit you?

Most products/services in the Fitness industry can tout great success rates because they only last within our motivation window. Its only focused on the time where you have the highest success rate. If all of these results were true, why are so many people still struggling to get and stay fit for any extended period of time??? This is an insight into why you struggle to stick to any program.

We want to know something will work before we actually try it. Sorry folks, it doesn't work that way. But don't worry, once you actually try it, you'll know for sure and be better off because of it.

There are so many boot camp style workout programs these days signing you up for 8 weeks. I feel that not only does it not work, it sets you up for failure.

Time is the #1 excuse why people don't go to the gym. But it's a simple solution.

We all struggle. It's normal and you're not alone. I would like to know your experience of struggle.

If you have a goal, it's on you to do something about it. Don't expect others to push you or make you do it, it's your goal.

Most people feel they need motivation in order to workout. However, the most successful people do what needs to be done even when they aren't motivated!

Everybody wants immediate results from their diets or fitness programs but ALL results come from small steps with consistent effort over a long period of time. Always.

There are lots of options for getting in shape: gym memberships, personal training, apps for your phone. But what's best for you. Here's a breakdown of your main options and the pros and cons of each.

The most common reason people hire a Personal Trainer is for motivation. However, this is the worst reason to hire one. In this episode I explain why.

If you've ever had short term success with a goal but then fell off the wagon after a couple of weeks or months, it's probably because you jumped levels and over extended yourself.

Our will power is the most overlooked aspect of our training, yet it's the first thing we should be focused on.

Ever wonder why you lose motivation and get discouraged when you don't see results? Often our perspective is limiting our success and preventing us from reaching our goals.

The levels - learning where you're at so you can find the right solution for YOU