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Live Better LBK Podcast is brought to you by NCFIT Iron Roots. NCFIT Iron Roots is a place for fun workouts with awesome people in Lubbock, Tx. Episodes will feature various topics regarding fitness, nutrition, mindset, lifestyle, and upcoming events ha

Britt Morin


    • Feb 16, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    E.46 Embarking on the 2023 CF Open with Coach Eddie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 13:43


    Eddie joins the podcast to share his past experiences with the CrossFit Open and what he is looking forward to in this upcoming Open.

    E.45 Taking back your health through fitness with Mike Velasquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 46:30


    In this episode Mike shares how he made a dramatic change in his fitness regime after learning about a potential health issue from his doctor. To avoid having to take high blood pressure medications, Mike made a decision to take control over his own health; to dial in his nutrition, and incorporate high-intensity workouts. Mike has seen a huge transformation over the years with his health and fitness and shares his experiences with different fitness methodologies and how each one of them can help achieve your fitness goals.

    E.44 The Benefits of Starting a Nutrition or Fitness Challenge with Coach Anjelica

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 28:36


    In this episode, Coach Anjelica joins the podcast to discuss her experiences with nutrition and fitness challenges. Anjelica has completed many challenges not only at NCFIT Iron Roots but also the challenging 75 HARD challenge. We also cover our recent Summer Challenge and Anjelica offers her perspective and tips when approaching a nutrition or fitness challenge. For more info regarding the 75 HARD Challenge, check out the website: https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info

    E.43 Bringing health and wellness to life at Texas Tech with CHAARG Event Coordinator, Kara

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 15:18


    A New podcast episode is live! TTU CHAARG Event Coordinator Kara joins the podcast to share the mission of the CHAARG organization and what to expect when joining as a member. CHAARG aims to ignite a passion for movement in college women. Too many college women rely solely on the elliptical for exercise. Their mission is to “liberate girls from the elliptical” + show them that fitness can [+ should!] be fun… + that working out is better with friends! Once you join CHAARG, you are welcomed into a supportive + empowering community of 10,000+ women! Every week, you'll try a different fitness class — like: pilates, kickboxing, cardio dance, + more! When you workout, you'll feel good — but, when you surround yourself with people to support you, you'll feel even better. CHAARG combines great friends + fun workouts to help every member feel their best. Learn more by visiting their website: chaarg.com

    E.42 Incorporating a healthy lifestyle as a couple with Monica and Isaac De La Garza.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 39:00


    Power couple Isaac and Monica join the podcast to discuss how fitness has transformed their lives, by improving their energy, increasing strength, and leading to a healthy lifestyle.

    E.41 Rebranding the Podcast - Introducing - Live Better LBK

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 7:34


    In this episode, I am excited to announce some changes coming to the podcast. The IRC Buzz will now be known as Live Better LBK! This new change was inspired to connect more with the community and the city of Lubbock. New episodes will feature various topics regarding fitness, nutrition, mindset, lifestyle, and upcoming events happening in Lubbock. Excited about this rebrand and looking forward to future episodes.

    E.40 2021 Tough as Nails Competition Recap from NCFIT Iron Roots Members

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 26:21


    This episode features interviews with NCFIT Iron Roots members that competed in the Tough as Nails Competition in 2021. Listen as they break down the workouts and detail their experience with the event. The Tough as Nails competition is held annually in Lubbock to raise money for families affected by childhood cancer. To learn more about the organization or to donate visit betoughasnails.com

    E.39 Finding success with nutrition and developing a love for an active lifestyle with Akash Patel.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 56:33


    In this episode, Iron Roots member Akash Patel discusses his drive to become healthier and improve his fitness. Akash has an incredible transformation and continues to enjoy his fitness with his dogs, kettlebell workouts, and dialing in his nutrition. If you are interested in learning more about NCFIT Iron Roots, visit our website. www.ncfitironroots.com

    E.38 - Coaches Corner - Vanessa Morin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 17:19


    In this series, we feature a coach each week and recap the previous week of coaching and training. This episode features coach Vanessa. She shares what she enjoyed in her training, the classes she coached, and gives her insight on CrossFit Open Workout 22.1. If you are interested in learning more about NCFIT Iron Roots, visit our website. www.ncfitironroots.com

    E.37 Coaches Corner - Jaci Velasquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 36:31


    In this series we feature a coach each week and recap the previous week of coaching and training.  This episode features coach Jaci. She shares what she enjoyed in her training as well as the classes she coached.  If you are interested in learning more about NCFIT Iron Roots, visit our website. www.ncfitironroots.com

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    E.36 Coaches Corner with Anjelica Zermeno

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 23:17


    Excited to launch this new series where we will feature a coach each week and recap the previous week of training. In this episode, coach Anjelica shares what she enjoyed in her personal training as well as the classes she coached. If you are interested in learning more about NCFIT Iron Roots, visit our website. www.ncfitironroots.com

    E.35 Fitness, Fun and Adventure with Marquaie Teutsch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 33:44


    In this episode, I sit down with Iron Roots member Marquaie Teutsch and we discuss her fitness journey and how fitness allows her to experience adventures and sports outside of the gym. If you are interested in learning more about Iron Roots, visit our website. www.ironrootsstrong.com

    E.34 Veterans Day with Army Vet, Eric Morin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 53:28


    Excited to have Army Vet, Eric Morin join the podcast to share his story and experiences in the Military. He explains how the Army has helped shape his career and gives an insight into what Veterans Day means to him.

    E.33 - Eva's path to becoming healthier and achieving success by focusing on her nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 33:26


    In this episode, I sit down with Iron Roots member Eva Rivera and discuss why she decided to prioritize her health and fitness and join Iron Roots. Joining the gym and participating in our nutrition kickstart has helped Eva become happier, improve her energy, and most importantly, discontinuing the use of Insulin! If you are interested in learning more about Iron Roots, visit our website. www.ironrootsstrong.com

    E.32 Family and Fitness with Heather King and Alyssa DeHoyos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 55:56


    In this episode, I sit down with long-time members and sisters, Heather and Alyssa. We discuss how fitness has strengthened their relationship, what they enjoy most about working out, and how they love being a part of the Iron Roots Community.

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    E.31 Coach Anjelica's personal fitness journey and her path to coaching.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 43:29


    In this episode, Coach Anjelica describes her personal fitness journey, what inspired her to coach, and what she is currently working on. If you are interested in working with Anjelica or attending a class at Iron Roots Strong, book a Meet and Greet to get started. www.ironrootsstrong.com

    E.30 Leadership, personal growth and achieving success with Miguel Salazar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 59:58


    In this episode, I sit down with Iron Roots Strong member, Miguel Salazar, and discuss his journey into his leadership role, how fitness helps with every aspect of his life, and his thoughts on achieving success.

    E.29 Fitness is better with friends with Caleb and Eddie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 38:32


    In this episode, I sit down with Iron Roots Strong members, Caleb and Eddie and we discuss their fitness background, how they became friends, and what they enjoy doing together in and out of the gym. If you are interested in grabbing a friend and hitting a class at Iron Roots Strong, visit www.ironrootsstrong.com for more info.

    E.28 Joining the NCFIT Team as a Partner Gym

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 27:28


    In this episode, Vanessa and I explain the benefits of partnering up with NCFIT and becoming an NCFIT Partner Gym. NCFIT has been paving the way in the health and fitness industry and we are excited to be jumping on board and becoming a founder member through their partnership program. This program provides the tools to help the class experience and help improve the business operations at Iron Roots Strong. For more information visit www.ironrootsstrong.com

    E.27 Introducing our new Client Success Manager - Bert Anaya!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 24:12


    Meet Bert, our Client Success Manager! His role is to ensure all of our members have a seamless start towards their fitness journey. He helps new members get acquainted with the gym and serves as a resource to help answer any questions. We're excited to have him join our Iron Roots Team! To learn what Iron Roots Strong offers, visit our website for more information. www.ironrootsstrong.com

    E.26 Vanessa's Journey to coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 32:00


    In this episode, Vanessa (head coach at Iron Roots Strong) describes her personal fitness journey, what inspired her to coach, and what she is currently working on. If you are interested in working with Vanessa or attending a class at Iron Roots Strong, book a Meet and Greet to get started.

    E.25 The IRC Buzz - A new meaning to RX with Whitney Shaffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 40:00


    In this podcast, I sit down with member Whitney Shaffer and we discuss her future plans of pursuing medical school in El Paso. We also discuss what she has enjoyed about being a part of Iron Roots over the years and how it greatly impacted her life. Whitney has been a member of Iron Roots for over 6 years! She originally started in the gym when she was invited by a friend and was hooked ever since. We wish her the best of luck while she pursues her medical career!

    E.24 A chat with Co-founder Chelsea Moore with Ro Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 37:17


    Excited to feature Chelsea Moore, co-founder of Rō Fitness in Austin, TX! **This visit was pre-COVID and was able to drop in and check out a class** In this episode, Chelsea explains her fitness background in rowing and what inspired her to start RO Fitness and the unique style of fitness she provides. Rō Fitness is Austin's local indoor rowing studio, made by rowers! Experience total-body cardio that works all the major muscle groups in one workout. For more information visit their website: https://www.rofitness.com/

    E.23 Dr. Anthony Ramos - Tips on improving mobility for safe and effective workouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 38:45


    In this episode, Dr. Ramos explains his fitness background, what inspired him to start his journey in chiropractic therapy, and shares his insights to stay safe while continuing to pursue your fitness goals.

    E.22 Britt and Vanessa Social Distancing Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 33:40


    In this episode, Vanessa and I discuss how COVID-19 is affecting Iron Roots and what we are doing to take steps forward and continue to help as many people we can during this different landscape.

    E.21 Tim Guerra's Outlook on Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 40:17


    In this episode, IRC member Tim shares his outlook on fitness, his thoughts and first experience with CrossFit and what drives him back to the gym to continue to get better.

    E.20 Scott Wright's Intro into CrossFit and his adventures in the Navy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 22:37


    In this episode, IRC member Scott explains his intro into CrossFit and details the benefits he has seen with working out and staying active. He also shares some of his best experiences serving in the Navy.

    E.19 BSing with Bert Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 34:22


    In this episode, Bert touches on his wrestling background, shares how he found the "coach (Miguel)" he never had and explains the bond he has with his sister Monica.

    E.18 BSing with Bert Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 29:53


    In this episode, Bert shares some of his work history, breaks down his daily tasks working as an IV Technician at Covenant and how he balances his schedule between the gym, school, and work.

    E.17 Stacy Garcia's Journey to the Police Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 28:04


    In this episode, IRC member Stacy Garcia discusses family life, competitive shooting and her journey to the Police Academy.

    E.16 Akash's Fitness Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 34:32


    Hear about Akash's story of what drove him to make a change towards his health and fitness, his incredible weight loss journey and what fitness feats he looks to accomplish!

    E.15 IRC Valentines Day Episode 2 - Paul and Melinda's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 22:19


    In this episode, I sit down with IRC members Paul and Melinda and they share how they met, how they started working out together and what they are looking forward to this year.

    E.14 IRC Valentines Edition Episode 1 - Justin and Celeste

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 21:07


    In this episode, I sit down with IRC members, Justin and Celeste as they share their story of how they met, explain the funny story of their engagement and share some details of their upcoming wedding in Mexico!

    BSing with Bert Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 35:48


    In this episode, Bert reveals his talents of singing in a band, gives his insights for Valentine's day and shares his thoughts of losing a great Legend, Kobe Bryant.

    E.12 Bsing with Bert! Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 32:26


    Very excited to release this first episode with "Bsing" with Bert!  This podcast will include exclusive conversations with IRC member Bert!  Make sure you subscribe to be in the know of everything that goes down. 

    E.11 Denver Visit - Alchemy 365 drop in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 15:16


    Vanessa and I reflect on our latest trip to Denver and talk about our experience visiting an Alchemy 365 gym.

    E.10 2020 Outlook with the Coaches at IRC!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 22:03


    In this episode, Vanessa sits down with the IRC coaches to discuss a recap of 2019 and the goals they look to accomplish in 2020.

    E.9 December Happenings at IRC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 275:35


    In this episode, I lay out some important dates for the upcoming holiday season and sit down with IRC member Celeste as we discuss helping out with the Children's Home of Lubbock.

    E.8 IRC Thanksgiving!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 13:56


    In this episode, Coach Vanessa and I discuss what we are thankful for in regards to the gym and the IRC community. I also sit down with Lee Ring with CrossFit Lobo in San Antonio, TX and talk about how his Intramural has impacted his community.

    E.7 Intramural - Saturday Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 1:59


    In this podcast, I give you a sneak peek of what to expect for the final workout of the Intramural. The workout will kickoff at 10:00 am followed by a potluck and TTU Football watch party.

    E.6 A chat with Army Vet, Eric Morin. Thank you for your service!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 14:36


    Today I want to thank all the brave men and women for their service. Without their sacrifices, our way of life would not be possible.  Only fitting to bring on a Veteran for the podcast. Today, I Chat with my brother, Eric Morin as he shares his story and some of his experiences in the Army. We also discuss building comradery through difficult situations, how fitness is evolving and physical challenges he faced in the Military.

    E.5 Coach Matt's CF 20.5 prediction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 4:32


    I sit down with Coach Matt and get his prediction of what he thinks the workout will be for 20.5.

    E.4 IRC CF Open 20.4 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 10:15


    I review the CF Open 20.4 workout and sit down with members to discuss their experience with the workout.

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    E.3 IRC 2020 Intramural

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 5:20


    Vanessa and I sit down and discuss the 3 main points of what we like about the Intramural.  1. Community  2. Fitness 3. FUN!! 

    E.2 Breaking Down 20.4 with Coach Jaci

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 5:35


    20.4 from the CrossFit Open has been released! I sit down with Jaci to discuss her thoughts on the workout and tips how to approach it.

    E.1 The IRC Buzz Intro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 3:24


    This is a quick intro of why I decided to start this podcast and the topics we will cover.

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