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This is the official podcast of Lifting Standards. Hosted by certified personal trainer Dalton Nicholas. Each week he takes on the job of diving into important fitness topics and meeting with motivated individuals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifting-standards/support

Dalton Nicholas


    • Jul 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES

    5 from 25 ratings Listeners of Lifting Standards that love the show mention: fitness, great.



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    Good vs Bad Networking Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 39:57


    Today Dalton talks about good and bad habits for networking and creating a web of connections. Covering the best practices and how to set up success in your networking journey. Mapping out how creating good outlooks into networking is amazing for both personal and professional growth. show notes/order -Outcomes for both -Identifying misinformation -Bad networking habits -Good networking habits -Set goals for networking -Create a game plan -Stay genuine Instagram ttps://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en Instagram Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Trap with Personal Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 41:03


    Today Dalton talks about how trading your time for money is the fundamental downfall of personal training. For any service business you almost always don't make money when you aren't in the office and this leads to bad work life balance. Covered in this episode are some solutions and advice for anyone who is stuck feeling like they need to work everyday and never miss a day. show notes/order - Identify the trap - Explain how detrimental the trap is to work life balance - Lots of roads lead to this trap ( self induced and outside pressure) - The ultimate downfall of trainers - How to improve or stray away from the trap - other solutions in the trap Instagram ttps://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en Instagram Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Life After Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 76:30


    Life after weight loss is a topic not talked about often enough. Host Dalton can speak from personal experience about the giant mental battle keeping weight off can be extremely difficult. The aim of this podcast is to raise awareness to people who are successful in their fat loss journey that it isn't the end of the journey. Keeping the weight off is arguably the hardest part of the journey. So much so that 80% of people regain the weight they lost after 5 years. Let's change that statistic together. show notes/order Tools & habits that should be a priority to keep The taxing mentality of consistent fat loss Adjusting to the mental hurdles of life after fat loss Figuring out how to navigate societies view of you It's not easier the second time Pros of losing weight again Instagram ttps://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en Instagram Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Art of Doing More and Perfecting Less

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 53:38


    In today episode Dalton reflects on the past year of the pandemic and how using time efficiently would change many things in life. Covering how important it is to be a person who executes with plans, appose to critiquing everything and never fulfilling the main goal. He covers some personal experience with being a perfectionist to a fault. Wandering through life with unrealistic goals will always lead to mental fatigue. In this episode you will find tips, tricks, comfort, support in the idea of you are enough and should push forward with strategic planning or a mindset shift. show notes/order -Identifying the flaws -Positive outcomes -Plans to change -Tips to improve Instagram ttps://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en Instagram Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    150lb Weight Lost Journey, Fitness Burnout, Healthy Life Balance, Mentorship & Leadership: Special Guest Jordan Rahman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 103:17


    In today episode Dalton talks to long time friend and mentor Mr Jordan Rahman. In the episode they go back and forth with each other sharing tips and tricks on weight loss and mindset. Jordan shares some of his most emotional and proudest moments along his journey. Encouraging stories and tips for people looking to lose weight,gain weight, or just improve your life. Show notes/order -Background and weight loss story -Fitness tips -Healthy life and fitness balance -Advice to people Jordan Rahman's Socials Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2D1_mz65sKHtFim-zIig2Q Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thejordanrahman/?hl=en Socials Instagram Host https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en Instagram Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mobility & Recovery Starters edition. Learn how to and when to stretch properly.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 32:19


    In today episode Dalton talks about the beginning steps into increasing mobility and how to properly stretch. Show notes/order -Importance of Mobility and recovery -Stretches types and timing -Suggestions + tools to use -Additional resources Socials Instagram Host https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en Instagram Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Top 5 Exercises you should be doing every week.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 26:54


    In today episode Dalton talks about his top 5 exercises essential to performance and functional training. Show notes/ order -Top 5 definition -Top 5 exercises -Exercises explained -Variations Socials Instagram Host https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/?hl=en Instagram Brand https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards/?hl=en Twitter Brand https://twitter.com/LiftingStandard Facebook Brand https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What is bodybuilding, Bodybuilding myths debunked, Pros & Cons to bodybuilding, Crushing the stereotypes of the sport, Episode #15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 48:10


    In this episode we bring the light to all thing bodybuilding related. Including the use of performance enhancing drugs(steroids), habits around the lifestyle, characteristics of people who compete. Feel free to share your opinions with us on either instagram or facebook. Liftingstandards.com Link to instagram https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards Link to facebook https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Entry level nutrition, When a coach/nutritionist is necessary, Macro/micronutrients, Intro to advance nutrition, Episode #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 36:01


    Taking a look at what you really need to focus on when looking to gain or lose weight. So much information in the world makes a simple diet seem obsolete, but we promise it still works fine. Send us a voice message or direct message on any of our social media platforms to give feedback or have a conversation about the episode. Liftingstandards.com Link to instagram https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards Link to facebook https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How to build a brand, Reaching different audiences, What platforms you should use, Most important tips on how to start your brand, Episode #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 50:12


    The season 2 of the Lifting Standards podcast starts of with a "how to" for brand making. Giving you tips for the start of the journey and what to focus on all the way through your first year of being a brand. Talking points include: struggles of making a brand, what content to make, how to make content effective, where to find help when making a brand, and even more on the show. Liftingstandards.com Link to instagram https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandards Link to facebook https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Kinesiology & Corrective Exercise's Most Useful Tools, Networking With Your Clients, Focusing On Self Growth, Building A Team As Opposed To Making A Hierarchy, Interview W/ Tuan Gurney Podcast #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 106:52


    In this episode I get the pleasure of Interviewing one of the most influential people in my life. He is my coworker (boss), mentor, teacher, most importantly a great friend and supporter of me. During our talk we hit on anything and everything imagationable. Starting with his background and growth as a person. Getting the degree in kinesiology and his many certifications (ACSM CPT,NASM CES, NASM FMS). His extensive background in coaching gives a great outlook on how you can be a great athlete but not the best coach. We speak on what fitness directors are looking for in potential trainers theses days. How to effectively use and build a client and professional network. As well as how to ensure you continue to grow and overcome roadblocks. Liftingstandards.com (coming soon) Sign up for email list and loyalty program now. Link to instagram https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ Link to facebook https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Performance Training & Nutrition,French Contrast Training Style,Triphasic Programming, Life As A College Student, Interview w/ Josh Conant, Episode #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 57:25


    In this episode my friend/colleague dive into the world of performance training and nutrition. This episode was a more of a back and forth rather than a traditional interview so please let me know what style you guys like more of. We cover some problems that alot college students endure. As well as some foreshadowing into the progression of the performance training world. website coming soon Liftingstandards.com Link to instagram https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ Link to facebook https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How To Be a Successful Trainer,What Fuels Your Passion?Are You Being Consistent Enough?Pateince Being The Key To Client Development,Empathy & Caring Are The Advertisements Of the Future, Episode #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 44:12


    Dalton Dives into the techniques and tactics used to become a great and successful trainer. Everyone knows how to tell people they care but do you show them? Making to many moves to fast can come of aggressive and fake in the industry. Doing everything right with no results? Continue and be patient. Top personal episode for me for sure! Thank you for all the continued support as always. Link to instagram https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ Link to facebook https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mental Health & Fitness, Opening Up Your Mindset, Qualities Of A Great Trainer, Attacking Life With Intent, Issues With Fitness Trainers And Growing Together, Interview With Dakota Sprague- Episode #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 46:05


    In this episode of The Lifting Standards podcast we dive into the mind of a young, passionate, and very inspiring fitness professional. Dakota Sprague is a personal trainer from NYC and has an amazing outlook on life and training. Changing the way people look at others, how to open up your mind to new ideas,how to be a great training through building the relationship. These are just a small part of the topics we cover in this episode. Absolutely amazing episode and even more amazing guest so definitely be on the lookout for more great conversations with this man. * Thank you for the all the continued support and love. Guest information https://www.instagram.com/dakotasprague/ Link to instagram https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ Link to facebook https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    New Fitness Trends 2019,HIIT Training,Steroid Use on The Rise,Group Training Growth,Episode #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 37:25


    In this episode I talk about what I have notice to be new trends in fitness for 2019. Training styles that are up and coming growth wise. How the culture is changing and what I'd like to see in 2019, as well as what I'd like to see left behind in 2018. As always thank you for the support. Link to instagram https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ Link to facebook https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Entry level Supplementation,Why Use Creatine,Protein Types Explained,Pre-workouts worth it?Episode #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 47:27


    In this episode I bring some light to the sometimes shady industry that is nutritional supplements. Covering everything you would need for a basic supplement stack. Some other main talking points are what's in pre-workouts, how does creatine work, and where to buy supplements. Thank you for all the support and I will see you in the next episode! Link to instagram https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ Link to facebook https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Crossfit Injuries Unique?Evolution Of Crossfit,Problematic Interview w/Chris Lafume,Episode #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 61:53


    In this episode I got the chance to interview a certified personal trainer,group trainer, crossfit coach. As you listen to the podcast you will hear his accreditation list goes further. We take a dive into the world of crossfit to find the reasoning behind the stigma around injuries in the sport. Learning about what the training style and sport do well and what they do wrong. We talk about the gap between the truth and reality is on all the issues we touch on. Thanks for the continuous support! Link to instagram https://www.instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining/ Link to facebook https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards Guest info https://www.instagram.com/coach_lafumee/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is Keto Worth it?, Issues With Ketogenic Diet,Mainstream Keto Glorification,Episode #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 30:21


    In this episode I talk about the biggest issue I see in today's keto crazy world.Also I address the biggest actual issues with the diet as well as the huge issues with the marketing of the diet. Thank you for the continuous support! Stay up to date on all things Lifting Standards below Instagram: http://instagram.com/liftingstandardstraining Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIftingstandards/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why Dieting is Failing You,Make it a Lifestyle Change Instead, Tips for Making the Change,Episode #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 22:52


    In this episode I talk about the issues with dieting and the key reasons on why it isn't working for you.Then I discuss what a better way to head into a nutritional based goal. Ending with an exciting announcement for things to come with the podcast. Thank you so much for the continuous support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Training Splits Explained,Finding The Gym For You,Finding The Right Coach For Your Goals,Episode #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 29:40


    In this episode I speak on the differences in training types (bodybuilding, powerlifting, endurance).What to look for in a gym before you join.Finding the best coach for yourself and how to determine if they qualify to help you reach your goals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Beginner Training Tips, How to Find Motivation, Making the Change, Staying Motivated, Episode #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 21:34


    In this Episode I cover some beginner tips that I use personally in getting motivated to get into the gym. Accountability is a big topic in this episode along with staying motivated throughout your program/diet/prep for any goal you have these tips will help with any and every goal imaginable. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Timeline of Fitness, Personal Trainer Physical & Mental Progression, Episode #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 39:00


    In this episode I begin with how I started training and why. During this show I cover some of the biggest moments and biggest influencers in my life briefly. Finishing with where I am at now and what's to come of this podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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