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Whether travelling for business or pleasure, being on the road can interfere with your fitness if you don't plan for it.   This episode discusses strategies to keep you from losing strength and fitness while keeping the pounds off while travelling.    If you are serious about getting into shape and staying fit for the long haul, then you need to build it into all aspects of your lifestyle, including when you are away from home.   Want more on getting fit? Go to Livewildradio.com and download our free e-book about using exercise to Turn Back The Clock of Aging or reach out! 

In celebration of us returning to Miguel's and the Red, we're re-releasing this podcast. If you're heading there too, DM us!  Sometimes the best things in life just happen. No plan or strategy.  Just going with the flow. This is the story of how a little pizza shop in Slade, Kentucky became an institution in the rock climbing world and the center of the climbing community in the Red River Gorge.    In this episode, we sit down with Miguel's son, Dario Ventura, to delve into the history of his family coming to the area and starting what is now both a great pizza place and a resort for rock climbers. Dario grew up at Miguel's so he has the perspective of seeing it grow from a tiny shack to what it is today, with camping, cottage rentals, a climbing store, and the ability to cook 60 pizzas at once.   Dario is also a rock climber himself so we get into how he got into it and what life was like growing up surrounded by rock climbers. The Red River Gorge is home to thousands of routes so if you want to sport or trad climb there is an endless supply of routes on featured sandstone. From beginners to elite climbers there is something for everyone. If you love climbing and are looking for an amazing place to go then a stay at Miguel's.  Pizza must be on your list and discover Dario's new restaurant, Red Point BBQ.    PROMO CODE ALERT! Thinking about getting a sauna? After much research and experience of Radiant Health Saunas, we recommend them, as that is what we have in our gym. Drop us a line if you have any questions and take advantage of the $500 Discount when you use PROMO CODE: LiveWildRadio when purchasing any sauna at www.radianthealthsaunas.com   Show Notes:  Miguel's Pizza https://www.miguelspizza.com/  Miguel's Rock Climbing Shop https://www.miguelsrockclimbingshop.com/ Migue's Pizza Camping and Cabins - Red River Gorge Retreats https://redrivergorgeretreats.com/campground-terms-and-conditions/  RedPoint BBQ https://www.facebook.com/redpointrrg/ Red River Gorge on Mountain Project https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105841134/red-river-gorge Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition https://rrgcc.org/  More Climbing Podcasts: Ep. 10: Eric Sigurdson – The Zen of Climbing Ep. 11: Cody Bradford – TechTipTuesday, Climbing Guide and Mountain Culture Tips and Philosophy  Ep. 24: Gus Alexandropoulos, Ontario Climbing – The History and Politics of Climbing in Ontario  Ep. 49: Ethan Salvo – Obsessed with the Rock (Canada's Rising Boulderer)  Ep. 50: Ontario Climber Reg Smart – How Passion Finds a Way  Ep. 75:  The Nooks - Ontario's Newest Bouldering Region - Brendan Baars 

If you are looking for a way to recover quicker, feel better, manage stress, and detox your system, then you need to discover the benefits of a sauna.    -Improved Cardiovascular Health -Faster Recovery From Workouts -Increased Growth Hormone Production -Removal of heavy metals such as lead and mercury   In this episode, Catharine and Winston discuss the benefits they have experienced using a sauna and how the science backs up their impressions.   They also explain the best approach to using a sauna, including types, times, and frequencies and how to avoid dehydration.   Thinking about getting a sauna? After much research and experience of Radiant Health Saunas, we recommend them, as that is what we have in our gym. Drop us a line if you have any questions and take advantage of the $500 discount below.   PROMO CODE! SAVE $500 when you use PROMO CODE: LiveWildRadio when purchasing any sauna at www.radianthealthsaunas.com    

We've talked about general, metabolic, heart, and mental health in previous episodes, but now we tackle the topic of sexual health.   While there are some specifics, it turns out that when you are fitter and in a good mental space, your sexual performance and desire will tend to increase.   We talk about how aging and hormones affect sexual performance and what you can do to stave off age-related decline.   Go to Livewildradio.com and download our free e-book about using exercise to Turn Back The Clock of Aging.   For the month of January 2024, we are offering 50% off first three months of the  Gen X Transformation Program when entering the promo code "transform2024" here.  Learn more about the GenX Transformation Program here www.livewildradio.com/fitnesscoaching 

Eating more and moving less is a common occurrence during the holidays. Rather than avoid having fun, just change your strategy so you can enjoy the tasty treats while even building some extra muscle.    In this episode, Winston covers many practical tips that can keep you from getting fatter this holiday season. Give a listen and put these ideas into practice this holiday season.   When you are ready to start a coaching program, you can find out more at www.livewildradio.com/fitnesscoaching      Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:     Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.  

When the seasons change, and the daylight shrinks, it isn't uncommon for people to experience depression, decreased motivation and an urge just to hibernate.   Catharine and Winston are no different. In this episode, they discuss how they deal with the mood change that comes with Fall and Winter. From exercise to sauna, they have found ways to mitigate the effects of this change to keep fit and happy.   Don't settle for half a year of the blues. Find your path to a fulfilling life year-round.   When you are ready to start a coaching program, you can find out more at www.livewildradio.com/fitnesscoaching    Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.  

If you've been following us for a while, you will have heard about the fitness qualities you need to build to live a long and healthy life.   You need a high level of cardiovascular fitness, strength, above-average amounts of muscle, balance and mobility. That's a lot of work when you have limited time to train.   This is where Strength Aerobics comes into play. Developed by Pavel Tsatsouline, the kettlebell guru popularizing them in North America, Strength Aerobics is based on heavy repeat training with adequate rest between bouts.    It will help you build strength, endurance, and muscle with limited training time.    In this episode, Coach Winston explains how to apply this training method to your workouts. Having used this technique extensively and with his training clients, it is one of his favourite ways to train when he doesn't have time to train strength and endurance separately.   Most of the workouts are only 20-30 minutes long, meaning that just about anyone can improve their fitness with a single kettlebell in their home.   When you are ready to start a coaching program, you can find out more at www.livewildradio.com/fitnesscoaching    Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.        

Aging is something we can't escape but we can have a say in how it happens to us. To celebrate our 100th episode, Catharine and Winston discuss what they have learned since launching the podcast 4 years ago.   They are older but wiser on how they go about looking after their bodies and keep from breaking down. From training to recovery they work to keep functioning at a high level.   They also discuss the why behind their ongoing battle with the hands of time.   Give a listen and reach out if there are topics you would like us to cover.   When you are ready to start a coaching program, you can find out more at www.livewildradio.com/fitnesscoaching    Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.        

If you are a summer person, it can be easy to go into slacker mode when the cooler weather comes. To keep on track, it helps to create some off-season fitness goals to keep you improving and get dialed in for next summer.   In this episode, we discuss suggested ideas for off-season goals and how to implement them. Catharine and Winston review how they plan their Fall and Winter to improve health and fitness and stay motivated, from body composition to fixing weaknesses.    Get jacked this winter rather than having to start over next spring. Make next summer the best ever by having your best off-season.   When you are ready to start a coaching program, you can find out more at www.livewildradio.com/fitnesscoaching    Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.          

There is a lot of talk about optimal training, but we love the concept of Minimum Effective Dose.   This is the minimum amount of training to make progress. For people who are pressed for time, this approach will still get you progressing toward your goals with the least amount of time spent exercising.   Depending on our schedules and time of year, we will have times when we train optimally, with many hours spent training per week with periods of minimalist training.   In this episode, Winston talks about the amount of work needed to improve strength, muscle mass, endurance and mobility. You will probably be surprised by how little you need to do to see measurable progress.   When you are ready to start a coaching program, you can find out more at www.livewildradio.com/fitnesscoaching    Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.

If you want to maximize your training and live a long life, then it makes sense to vary your exercise program to match the seasons.   Give a listen to this episode to understand the ideas of periodization.    You can't maximize all physical qualities simultaneously, so Winston takes you through how to plan a year of exercise. He uses Catharine and his yearly plan to illustrate how and why to build your training program this way.    Rather than be frustrated because there isn't enough time in the week to hit everything you need, spend seasons focusing on specific athletic traits like endurance or strength while doing just enough to maintain the other traits.   If you have any questions, send them to us on Instagram or Facebook.   When you are ready to start a coaching program, you can find out more at www.livewildradio.com/fitnesscoaching   Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.

  Summer is over and the kids are back in school. This gives you the opportunity to create a schedule and get back on track with your training. The distractions of vacations, kids activities, BBQs, drinks on the patio, and beers around the campfire are replaced with a regimented schedule leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas.    In this episode, we talk about how your fitness journey should flow in seasons with different emphasis during different times of year. We talk about how we build our own programs around our interests and give some tips to help you stay consistent.   Fitness needs to be a lifestyle if you want to be strong in your senior years so think about finding ways to make it fun and rewarding so you are around to be that kickass grandparent.   Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.   Great Lakes Girya-  Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Promo Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/  

We've talked about the health benefits of cycling and how to make your bike more comfortable but now it's time to delve into the workouts. Winston's been a cycling coach for over 25+ years and shares his tips on getting the most out of your rides for cycling performance and health.    You can use the bike to build aerobic endurance, VO2 max, speed, and work capacity.  We talk about the ideal workouts to optimize health markers for longevity and health span.   And for those who are time-pressed, don't let optimal be the enemy of good enough. We give a few ideas for short workouts that pay big dividends.   Enjoy the podcast.   Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.   Great Lakes Girya-  Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Promo Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/  

We've talked about why we love the bicycle as a tool for building fitness, but it can be downright painful if your bike doesn't fit you properly.   Winston has fit hundreds of people on their bikes to alleviate pain and improve performance.   In this episode, we talk about tips for improving the fit of your bike and fixing common problems like numb crotch and hands, sore neck and shoulders, and knee pain.   Most people assume the way you get a bike from the shop should be comfortable and don't realize that the saddle, stem and handlebars might not be the right size for you.   And once you have the right size, how you position them makes a big difference in your comfort level.   Reach out to us if you have questions about how to improve the comfort of your bike.   Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.   Great Lakes Girya-  Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Promo Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/  

If you want to drop body fat quickly for a big event or kick-start your fitness journey, our new free program, The Fat Loss Cheat Code, might be just for you.   Winston came up with this program by combining a number of fat-loss training and nutritional tactics into one easy-to-follow plan. It combines muscle-building kettlebell workouts, conditioning workouts and an easy-to-follow nutrition plan.   Give a listen and then head to our website to download the free PDF.   https://www.livewildradio.com/post/fatloss-cheat-code     Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.   Great Lakes Girya-  Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Promo Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/  

Anyone who listens to the podcast knows Catharine and Winston love riding their bikes.    Not discounting that it is fun and relaxing, even when going hard, cycling offers many fitness benefits, especially to those over 40.   In this episode, we talk about the different types of cycling and how to incorporate them into your fitness plan.    Building cardiovascular fitness is vital for health and how you feel and look, so finding a tool you enjoy training on is essential.    We talk about suggested training plans, ideas of where to ride and types of bikes that would be good for beginner cyclists.    Give a listen and then get out and ride.     Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.   Great Lakes Girya-  Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Promo Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/  

  It isn't how much training you do that maximizes your progress. It is how much training you can recover from that does.   In this episode, we chat about recovery techniques that we use to improve our recovery and feel better.   From easy-to-implement activities like stretching and getting more sleep to the more resource dependent like massage, sauna and supplements.   As we get older, we need to recover just as hard as we train to continue progressing and reducing our risk of injury.     Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.   Great Lakes Girya-  Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Promo Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/  

One of the most common goals people have is to lose body fat. We all know you must consume fewer calories than you burn to achieve this.   But what happens when you eat clean and exercise a lot and the weight doesn't seem to come off?   In this episode, we discuss this exact problem as it is something Catharine is going through. She is getting in lots of activity, eating enough protein and not snacking, but the scale is stalled.   You can learn about her experience and the tips Coach Winston has implemented in her program that you can use to kick-start your fat loss.   Like most episodes, we go off on tangents with actionable tips you can implement in your fitness journey.   Fitness Equipment We Endorse and Support Us:   Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells -Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.   Great Lakes Girya-  Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Promo Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/  

When asked about the ultimate minimalist home gym, the Beastie Boys' "Two Turntables and a Microphone" line popped into my head. Only I heard it as "Two Kettlebells and a Pull-Up Bar."   With that combination and a couple of accessories, you can forge a bulletproof physique ready for anything life throws at it.   When helping clients set up a home gym, we recommend getting a pair of adjustable kettlebells because you will have a whole rack worth in two square feet of floor space.    We endorse the Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells, which are well made and from a Canadian Company. https://www.bellsofsteel.com/all-products/conditioning/kettlebells/adjustable-kettlebell/#a_aid=Livewild   If you want cast-iron classic kettlebells and other gym equipment, go to Great Lakes Girya and use the promo code "LIVEWILD" for a 10% discount at checkout. www.greatlakesgirya.com

Working out and eating right is easy when you are motivated. Motivation is just another way of saying you feel like it.   In this episode, we talk about how to stay motivated, disciplined and consistent. The key is to make your fitness journey a habit, and we talk about ways we use to stay on track with both our training and nutrition.   So much of fitness is just showing up, and there are many ways you can program your life so you get off of your ass and make it happen, from getting training partners or a coach to adding your workouts to your calendar on your phone.    Feel free to drop us a line and let us know what works for you.   ----- Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.   Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Promo Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/  

Just because you are over, 40 doesn't mean you have to feel and look like crap. If you look in the mirror after a shower and don't like what you see, you can do something about it.   While not everything is about aesthetics, looking good is tied to being leaner and having some muscles, which is linked to better long-term health outcomes.   In this episode, we talk about the E-book Winston wrote about using exercise to turn back the clock. Exercise is the most powerful tool to improve all of your markers of aging, feel better and look dead sexy.   We talk about the five pillars of movement to optimize to live a longer, healthier life.   Get the free download at www.livewildradio.com   ----- Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.   Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Promo Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/  

If you could take a pill every day that would make you leaner and stronger, lower blood pressure, and reduce your risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders, and the only side effect is you end up looking dead sexy, would you take it?   If you said yes, then the doctor has your prescription.    Exercise is the only thing that can give you all of these things. The combination of resistance training, cardio, daily activity, mobility and balance training answers all your health desires.   Feel great, be more functional, live longer and look better naked.    What's not to love?   ----- Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.   Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Promo Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/  

If you could take a pill every day that would make you leaner and stronger, lower blood pressure, and reduce your risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders, and the only side effect is you end up looking dead sexy, would you take it?   If you said yes, then the doctor has your prescription.    Exercise is the only thing that can give you all of these things. The combination of resistance training, cardio, daily activity, mobility and balance training answers all your health desires.   Feel great, be more functional, live longer and look better naked.    What's not to love?   ---------   When you are ready to start training, here are a couple of fitness equipment options that we've partnered with.    Get the world's smallest gym with a pair of adjustable kettlebells from Bell of Steel https://rb.gy/nccwf. If you get the full set, you will have a set of bells that covers 12-32 kg (26-70lbs), which is enough to cover you from beginner to pro athlete.   Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Promo Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/    

Winter can be beautiful, but it's an uncaring bastard. Whether you are dealing with near freezing and wet and subzero Artic conditions, winter can be the most dangerous time to play outdoors. With our personal experiences and feedback from experts, we cover the critical issues in this episode so you can enjoy winter adventures and minimize the risks.   From how to dress to camp planning, we get into the important things you need to know to stay warm and dry when the weather isn't on your side.    PROMO ALERT! Save 10% on your fitness equipment by using Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" at Great Lakes Girya.  CDN website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com   US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/  Save some money meanwhile also supporting us.   Podcasts/YouTube: Ep. 30: ADK Ranger – Scott van Laer Ep. 23: Backpacking Part 7 – Trip Planning and Navigation Ep. 80: Solo Adventuring YouTube Video: Joe Robinet Interview   Articles: 5 Most Important Wilderness Survival Skills To Learn Top Tips for Safe Backpacking Top 10 Essential Items to Take When Hiking

New Year's resolutions are cliche. In this episode, we talk about why you should start before the calendar flips over to build momentum through the holidays. Regarding fitness, there is no better time to start than now.   We cover a lot of fun topics that you can put into practice, including intermittent fasting, strength training, and how to add cardio. Whether your goal is longevity or looking better in your underpants, we give you tips that work for our training clients and us.   If you are tired of feeling tired then give a listen and get started down a lifetime path of fitness.   PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 10% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.     Show Notes:   Fitness & Training Podcasts: Ep. 82: Winston's Body Transformation Ep. 81: Minimalist Training for Long Distance Hiking  Ep. 78: Dealing with Life's Aches and Pains  Ep. 74: Fitness Q&A: Weight Loss & Home Gym Ep. 73: Fitness Q&A  Ep. 72: Winter Training for Summer Adventures Ep. 71: Building a Home Gym Ep. 68: Longevity Series: Better Living Through Chemistry Ep. 67: Longevity Series - Fasting, Diet and Weight Loss  Ep. 66: Longevity Series - Exercise  Ep. 63: Fat Loss Tips That Actually Work Ep. 61: Body Transformation for Performance, Health and Mental Well Being- Catharine Gerhard's Journey Ep. 58: Fitness for Mtn Biking  Ep. 56: Fitness Game Changers  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training For the Outdoor Athlete Ep. 34: How to Feel Better with Allison Gaudet Ep. 32: Quarantine Fitness   Ep. 20: Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet  Ep. 7: Barbells and Backpacks  Training / Fitness Articles: 13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo-Charge Your Progress Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes   Does Hiking Build Glutes Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers    Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss   #TrekTipTuesday - Ruck Marching For Hiking Fitness   Training for Outdoors, Simplified   

When you want to improve your fitness, lose some body fat, and put on some muscle, it can be daunting to figure out what to do.   Over the last year, Winston did precisely that with a straightforward program using kettlebells and bodyweight exercises. It was slow but steady progressions and consistency that paid off with a loss of 25 lbs and adding a visible amount of muscle. By losing fat and adding muscle, he also set himself up for better health outcomes, as that combination is the recipe for improving metabolic health.   The work it took to make the physical changes also translated into a significant increase in strength and fitness.    We also talk about his changes to his diet and sleep to help create an optimal environment for improving health and body composition.   Little changes over time lead to significant changes in your health and fitness.   PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.   Show Notes:   Hiking & Fitness Podcasts: Ep. 81: Minimalist Training for Long Distance Hiking  Ep. 80: Solo Adventuring  Ep. 72: Winter Training for Summer Adventures Ep. 59: Let's Go Hiking  Ep. 46: Don't Let Winter Keep You Inside Ep. 7: Barbells and Backpacks  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training For the Outdoor Athlete  Ep. 5: Micro Adventures Training / Fitness Articles: 13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo-Charge Your Progress Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes   Does Hiking Build Glutes Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers    Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss   #TrekTipTuesday - Ruck Marching For Hiking Fitness   Training for Outdoors, Simplified   

In this episode, Winston answers a listener's question about how to train for long-distance hikes when you don't have much time. This is a common issue when we factor in jobs, kids, and the hectic nature of modern life. Combine this with the fact that many people sit for long periods at office jobs, and you have a recipe for injury when you have the opportunity to get out on long hikes.   Winston adapts a system he's been using to build a high fitness level with a minimal time commitment. The combination of Escalating Density Training with resisted hikes allows you to get big results without hours of training per week. And to top it off, you can do this at home with minimal equipment.    Resisted hikes are done by pulling a tire or sled behind you. You can make your own pulling tire pretty inexpensively by getting a worn out tire without a rim. You can find these at tire repair shops or sitting at the side of the road. Drill a hole in the tread and attach an eye bolt. This will make it easy to attach a rope for pulling. The most comfortable way to pull the tire is with a pulling harness used for pulling sleds for ice fishing. You can get these at any outdoor store that sells ice fishing equipment.   Escalating Density Training is where you increase the amount of work you do in a set amount of time. For instance you set a timer for 30 minutes and do as many sets of the prescribed exercises as you can in that time. Each workout try to get a little more work in. Over time you will see a dramatic increase in the amount of work you get done in the time period resulting in increased strength, conditioning and muscle mass.   See Training Program below.    PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.   Show Notes:   Training Guidelines: Never hit failure Don't treat it as a metabolic conditioning workout Rest as little as possible but as much as you need to do high quality reps. Don't allow yourself to get sloppy to just get the reps in.   Strength workouts 3 Days per week. Alternate Workout A and Workout B on non-consecutive days. First week will be A-B-A, followed by B-A-B.   Workout A 5-10 Body Rows 10 Goblet Squats 1 Turkish Get Up (Per Side) Workout B 5-10 Pushups 15 Two Handed Swings 50 Feet Suitcase Carries (Per Side)   Conditioning 2-3 X 30 minute sessions per week of tire pulling. 5 minutes of backward pulling to strengthen the knees followed by 25 minutes of forward dragging  Keep your heart rate aerobic but strive to cover more distance each week at the same heartrate. Just a couple of laps of a city block will often eat up this time as you aren't moving fast but are under constant tension.   This is a simple program but if you apply these principles diligently and consistently for 8 weeks you will see a difference in your fitness with less than 3 hours of actual work per week.   Hiking & Fitness Podcasts: Ep. 80: Solo Adventuring  Ep. 72: Winter Training for Summer Adventures Ep. 59: Let's Go Hiking  Ep. 46: Don't Let Winter Keep You Inside Ep. 7: Barbells and Backpacks  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training For the Outdoor Athlete  Ep. 5: Micro Adventures Training / Fitness Articles: 13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo-Charge Your Progress Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes   Does Hiking Build Glutes Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers    Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss   #TrekTipTuesday - Ruck Marching For Hiking Fitness   Training for Outdoors, Simplified   

PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.   For more info supporting your solo adventure, check out the following resources: Podcasts:  Ep. 42: Outdoors for Newbies Ep. 30: ADK Ranger – Scott van Laer, Forest Ranger (Great stories about safety) Ep. 29: Adirondack Adventures Ep. 26: Winter Camping Revisited Ep. 23: Backpacking Part 7 – Trip Planning and Navigation Ep. 19: Backpacking and First Aid with Emily Hunter, The Back Country Nurse Ep. 18: Backpacking Part 5 - Camp Cooking and Water Purification Ep. 16: Backpacking Part 4 - Sleep Systems Ep. 15: Backpacking Part 3 - Shelters Ep. 13: Backpacking Part 2 - Backpacks and Footwear Ep. 12: Intro to Backpacking Ep. 3: Winter Backpacking  Blogs:  Top 10 Essential Items to Take When Hiking  What Is The Hardest Hike In The Adirondack High Peaks?  How to Choose the Right Footwear for Backpacking  How to Get Safe Drinking Water in the Backcountry What You Need to Start Backpacking   5 Most Important Wilderness Survival Skills To Learn Top Tips for Safe Backpacking Shelters for Backpacking How to Choose a Tent for Backpacking  How to Choose A Hammock For Backpacking How to Choose A Sleep System for Backpacking How to Choose a Sleeping Pad for Backpacking How to Choose A Sleeping Bag For Backpacking How to Build a Cook System for Backpacking How to Get Safe Drinking Water in the Backcountry How to Choose the Right Footwear for Backpacking  How to Choose and Fit a Backpack  How to Build a First Aid Kit for Backpacking  Navigation for Backpacking  How to Plan a Backpacking Trip  Part 1: Almost Everything You Need To Know About Winter Camping  Part 2: Almost Everything You Need to Know about Winter Camping Part 3: Almost Everything You Need To Know About Winter Camping  Part 4: Almost Everything You Need To Know About Winter Camping 

Winston recorded a solo episode answering a listener's question about how he manages depression without prescription medication. He has been dealing with depression since his teenage years. It might have something to do with all the concussions he's had but either way, he hated how he felt on anti-depressants. It was going from being immensely sad all the time to feeling nothing and having no sex drive which is depressing on its own.     Being the nerd that he is, much study went into formulating a plan of how to not get dragged down into the abyss of blandness that came from the drugs while not succumbing to the darkness that is depression.    With much experimentation, he came up with a system that worked for him. It included exercise, mindfulness practice, journaling, nutrition, and supplementation along with talk therapy. We make no claims that what works for Winston will work for you, but it gives an outline of how one person was able to cope with a malfunctioning brain without drugs.       PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.

If you are an active human at some point you are going to get injured. It may be an acute injury like a broken leg but most of the time it is little niggling things like sore knees or tennis elbow. In this podcast we talk about some of the issues we've run into and how to fix them. From Catharine's bum knees to Win's wonky elbows we give practical advice on how we dealt with our injuries.   PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.   Show Notes: We've done a bunch of podcast episodes on fitness and training for outdoor adventures. Check them out below  Ep. 73: Fitness Q&As Ep. 72: Winter Training for Summer Outdoor Adventures Ep. 71: Building a Home Gym Ep. 66: Longevity Series - Exercise Ep. 63: Fat Loss Tips That Work Ep. 61: Body Transformation for Performance, Health and Mental Well Being- Catharine Gerhard's Journey Ep. 58: Fitness for Mountain Biking  Ep. 56: Fitness Game Changers  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training For the Outdoor Athlete Ep. 32: Quarantine Fitness   Ep. 20: Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet LiveWild Radio's Favorite Exercises, (Hip Hinge, Squat, Pull, Press and Weighted Carries)  13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo-Charge Your Progress  Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Training for Outdoors, Simplified   Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes   Does Hiking Build Glutes Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers    Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss  

Sometimes the best things in life just happen. No plan or strategy.  Just going with the flow. This is the story of how a little pizza shop in Slade, Kentucky became an institution in the rock climbing world and the center of the climbing community in the Red River Gorge.    In this episode, we sit down with Miguel's son, Dario Ventura, to delve into the history of his family coming to the area and starting what is now both a great pizza place and a resort for rock climbers. Dario grew up at Miguel's so he has the perspective of seeing it grow from a tiny shack to what it is today, with camping, cottage rentals, a climbing store, and the ability to cook 60 pizzas at once.   Dario is also a rock climber himself so we get into how he got into it and what life was like growing up surrounded by rock climbers. The Red River Gorge is home to thousands of routes so if you want to sport or trad climb there is an endless supply of routes on featured sandstone. From beginners to elite climbers there is something for everyone. If you love climbing and are looking for an amazing place to go then a stay at Miguel's.  Pizza must be on your list and discover Dario's new restaurant, Red Point BBQ.    PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.   Show Notes:  Miguel's Pizza https://www.miguelspizza.com/  Miguel's Rock Climbing Shop https://www.miguelsrockclimbingshop.com/ Migue's Pizza Camping and Cabins - Red River Gorge Retreats https://redrivergorgeretreats.com/campground-terms-and-conditions/  RedPoint BBQ https://www.facebook.com/redpointrrg/ Red River Gorge on Mountain Project https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105841134/red-river-gorge Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition https://rrgcc.org/  More Climbing Podcasts: Ep. 10: Eric Sigurdson – The Zen of Climbing Ep. 11: Cody Bradford – TechTipTuesday, Climbing Guide and Mountain Culture Tips and Philosophy  Ep. 24: Gus Alexandropoulos, Ontario Climbing – The History and Politics of Climbing in Ontario  Ep. 49: Ethan Salvo – Obsessed with the Rock (Canada's Rising Boulderer)  Ep. 50: Ontario Climber Reg Smart – How Passion Finds a Way  Ep. 75:  The Nooks - Ontario's Newest Bouldering Region - Brendan Baars 

If you've ever wondered how the crags and boulders we love came to be then give this episode a listen. We talk to Brendan Baars about crossing the border (He's American), finding and developing a new boulder wonderland near Elliot Lake, Ontario. From seeing the Eyeball cliff online to visiting with Gus Alexandropoulus, Brendan realized the area must hold more possibilities so he started exploring.    After many forays that came up empty, he came across an area that he called the Goldmine. Only a 2-5-minute approach from the road, he discovered a multitude of boulders hidden in the forest. But when it comes to creating a climbing area, finding the rock is only the beginning. From cleaning moss, dirt, and loose rock from the boulders to cutting trails so you can access them it takes a lot of work. Once you've cleaned the rock you then have to see if it is even climbable.    We had a great chat with Brendan about his climbing journey and how this crag came into existence. Today there's 150+ routes ranging from V0-V13. Go there and climb yourself! Check out the The Nooks Video about the area. Details are on Sendage  Community and Mountain Project.    **A guidebook is also available for purchase - https://ontarioclimbing.com/Guidebooks/the-nooks-bouldering   GIVEAWAY! Follow LiveWild Radio on Instagram to enter in the Giveaway for 2 Guidebooks!    Credit for development of the Nooks goes to Aaron Bopp, Charlie Hall, Danny Plonka and a plethora of others. It's takes a community!      PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.  

This is our 2nd episode where we turn the tables and our listeners take the driver's seat. Winston Endall sits down and answers a bunch more fitness questions that have come in. We'll be doing these every so often. So... got a question, shoot it in and we'll do our very best in giving you some solid takeaways. PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.   Show Notes: We've done a bunch of podcast episodes on fitness and training for outdoor adventures. Check them out below  Ep. 73: Fitness Q&As Ep. 72: Winter Training for Summer Outdoor Adventures Ep. 71: Building a Home Gym Ep. 66: Longevity Series - Exercise Ep. 63: Fat Loss Tips That Work Ep. 61: Body Transformation for Performance, Health and Mental Well Being- Catharine Gerhard's Journey Ep. 58: Fitness for Mountain Biking  Ep. 56: Fitness Game Changers  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training For the Outdoor Athlete Ep. 32: Quarantine Fitness   Ep. 20: Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet LiveWild Radio's Favorite Exercises, (Hip Hinge, Squat, Pull, Press and Weighted Carries)  13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo-Charge Your Progress  Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Training for Outdoors, Simplified   Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes   Does Hiking Build Glutes Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers    Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss  

We've done a bunch of podcast episodes on fitness and training for outdoor adventures. In this episode, we turn the tables and our listeners take the driver's seat. Winston Endall sits down and answers a bunch of fitness questions we've received recently. We'll be doing these every so often. So... got a question, shoot it in and we'll do our very best in giving you some solid takeaway's.   PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.   Show Notes: Looking to dive deep in LiveWild Radio's rabbit hole of fitness and training?  Ep. 72: Winter Training for Summer Outdoor Adventures Ep. 71: Building a Home Gym Ep. 66: Longevity Series - Exercise Ep. 63: Fat Loss Tips That Work Ep. 61: Body Transformation for Performance, Health and Mental Well Being- Catharine Gerhard's Journey Ep. 58: Fitness for Mountain Biking  Ep. 56: Fitness Game Changers  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training For the Outdoor Athlete Ep. 32: Quarantine Fitness   Ep. 20: Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet LiveWild Radio's Favorite Exercises, (Hip Hinge, Squat, Pull, Press and Weighted Carries)  13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo-Charge Your Progress  Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Training for Outdoors, Simplified   Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes   Does Hiking Build Glutes Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers    Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss  

If you want to be at your best for your warm-weather adventures then you better start training now. Winston and Catharine discuss how to structure your fitness program in phases so you are ready for a summer of mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing.   Many people want to train but aren't sure how to put together a program with strength, conditioning, mobility, and skills. Give a listen to find out how the LiveWild Radio crew plan out their season to be in good shape year-round with peak fitness for their trips.   PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.    Show Notes: Looking to dive deep in LiveWild Radio's rabbit hole of fitness and training?  Ep. 71: Building a Home Gym Ep. 66: Longevity Series - Exercise Ep. 63: Fat Loss Tips That Actually Work Ep. 61: Body Transformation for Performance, Health and Mental Well Being- Catharine Gerhard's Journey Ep. 58: Fitness for Mountain Biking  Ep. 56: Fitness Game Changers  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training For the Outdoor Athlete Ep. 32: Quarantine Fitness   Ep. 20: Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet LiveWild Radio's Favorite Exercises, (Hip Hinge, Squat, Pull, Press and Weighted Carries)  13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo-Charge Your Progress  Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Training for Outdoors, Simplified   Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes   Does Hiking Build Glutes Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers    Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss  

Don't let your fitness be held hostage either by lockdowns or hours of operation. 2022 is the perfect time to create your home gym. We have trained exclusively at home for almost 2 years and have seen tremendous progress. We talk about the benefits of having a home gym including the time savings, the ability to train multiple times per day and do group workouts with your family.    Learn how we built our gym and get ideas of how you can create your own. From what we use for the flooring to the actual equipment we've bought, you can create a fully functional gym that never closes for a reasonable price. For us, it was important to place the gym in a central location so it wasn't easy to ignore so we ditched the dining room in favor of fitness.   PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.    Show Notes:   Recommended starter home gym for full body and cardio: - Pull Up Bar (multi-grip)  - Gymnastic Rings  - Kettlebells (replace dumbbells and allow you to do explosive hinge and complex exercises) - Ab Roller  - Resistance Bands - Weighted Vest   Optional:  - Blood Flow Restriction Bands  - Flooring: Five 4x6ft 1-inch horse stall mats to create a 10x6ft area - Foam Roller - Yoga Mats   

We usually focus on being present, but at year-end, we like to look back on lessons learned and future goals. In this episode, we talk about what we've learned and how we put these lessons into practice. It's also time to lay out our plans for the new year. PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us. 

Do you know that your daily life is killing you? The stress you feel in your mind changes the chemistry in your body. This will slowly turn your health in the wrong direction. But it doesn't have to be that way. We have control over how our body reacts to daily stresses.   Add to this is the crappy sleep that most people get. Poor sleep will age you more quickly and give you the blood values of a pre-diabetic. And for you guys, be aware that poor sleep will lower your testosterone production to that of an 80-year-old.   In this episode, we delve deep into the effects of stress and sleep on your health and longevity. By decreasing your stress and increasing the amount of sleep you get you will directly improve the markers of health.    By being conscious of the way you manage stress and sleep will be one of the simplest hacks you can do to make your body work better. Give a listen and start acting on it today.   PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.    Show Notes: Stay tuned! We'll be offering a free download of this episode's takeaways and our recommended training programs. Check it out in our Adventure Library. James Nestor on Breathwork Techniques  Matthew Walker the Sleep Expert  Training and Fitness Podcast Episodes:  Ep. 68: Longevity Series: Better Living Through Chemistry Ep. 67: Longevity Series: Fasting, Diet and Weight Loss Ep. 66: Longevity Series: Exercise  Ep. 63: Fat Loss Tips That Actually Work Ep. 61: Body Transformation for Performance, Health and Mental Well Being- Catharine Gerhard's Journey Ep. 58: Fitness for Mountain Biking  Ep. 56: Fitness Game Changers  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training For the Outdoor Athlete Ep. 34: How to Feel Better with Allison Gaudet Ep. 32: Quarantine Fitness   Ep. 20: Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet Ep. 7: Barbells and Backpacks  Related Blogs: 13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo-Charge Your Progress LiveWild Radio's Favourite Exercises  Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes   Does Hiking Build Glutes Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers    Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss   #TrekTipTuesday - Ruck Marching For Hiking Fitness   Training for Outdoors, Simplified   LiveWild Radio's 10 Commandments of Training

We've talked about exercise, nutrition, and weight loss so far as it applies to living longer with a higher quality of life. Now we delve into better living through chemistry. From supplements to pharmaceuticals there are a number of compounds that will help improve your health, especially your metabolic function. We even talk about hormonal balance and turning back the biological clock.   When you have plucked the low-hanging fruit of diet and exercise you can delve into the realm of substances that can help you live a healthier life.    When looking at any of these products it is important to consult a doctor, especially when it comes to prescription drugs.     PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.    Show Notes: Stay tuned! We'll be offering a free download of this episode's takeaways and our recommended training programs. Check it out in our Adventure Library.   Training and Fitness Podcast Episodes:  Ep. 67: Longevity Series: Fasting, Diet and Weight Loss Ep. 66: Longevity Series: Exercise  Ep. 63: Fat Loss Tips That Actually Work Ep. 61: Body Transformation for Performance, Health and Mental Well Being- Catharine Gerhard's Journey Ep. 58: Fitness for Mountain Biking  Ep. 56: Fitness Game Changers  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training For the Outdoor Athlete Ep. 34: How to Feel Better with Allison Gaudet Ep. 32: Quarantine Fitness   Ep. 20: Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet Ep. 7: Barbells and Backpacks  Related Blogs: 13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo-Charge Your Progress LiveWild Radio's Favourite Exercises  Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes   Does Hiking Build Glutes Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers    Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss   #TrekTipTuesday - Ruck Marching For Hiking Fitness   Training for Outdoors, Simplified   LiveWild Radio's 10 Commandments of Training

It's Part 2 of our Longevity Series and we continue our discussion of how getting lighter and leaner will help you live longer and feel better. The stats show that the majority of people in Canada and the US are either overweight or obese, which long term will negatively affect your heart and your joints.   Both Catharine and Winston are in the process of optimizing their weight and body fat levels using exercise, fasting, and healthier nutrition. In addition to being an effective way of losing weight, fasting has a lot of other health benefits including improving insulin sensitivity, increasing autophagy, and decreasing your appetite. Give a listen learn what autophagy is and why you want to kick start that process.   If want to live a long healthy life then tune in for all of the science behind longevity and practical ways to incorporate them into your lifestyle.    Just like Mr. Spock said, "Live Long and Prosper".   PROMO ALERT! Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website: https://www.greatlakesgirya.com) or (US website: https://us.greatlakesgirya.com/ ) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.    Show Notes: Stay tuned! We'll be offering a free download of this episode's takeaways and our recommended training programs. Check it out in our Adventure Library.   Training and Fitness Podcast Episodes:  Ep. 66: Longevity Series: Exercise  Ep. 63: Fat Loss Tips That Actually Work Ep. 61: Body Transformation for Performance, Health and Mental Well Being- Catharine Gerhard's Journey Ep. 58: Fitness for Mountain Biking  Ep. 56: Fitness Game Changers  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training For the Outdoor Athlete Ep. 34: How to Feel Better with Allison Gaudet Ep. 32: Quarantine Fitness   Ep. 20: Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet Ep. 7: Barbells and Backpacks  Related Blogs: 13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo-Charge Your Progress LiveWild Radio's Favourite Exercises  Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes   Does Hiking Build Glutes Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers    Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss   #TrekTipTuesday - Ruck Marching For Hiking Fitness   Training for Outdoors, Simplified   LiveWild Radio's 10 Commandments of Training

Everyone wants to live a long and fulfilling life, but not everyone knows the best practices to do it. In the first episode of our Longevity series, we delve into the negative effects of aging, a simple physical test that indicates your risk of mortality, and practical reasons why we are focused now on improving health for the future.    Our goal in this episode is to show how to hold the downward slide in physical performance at bay with exercise and weight loss. Getting stronger and building new physical skills is good for the body and mind while building endurance is good for the cardiovascular system. Both types of training help improve insulin sensitivity, which is a huge problem with modern foods and lack of movement. If you want a better quality of life now and in the future, give a listen and put the lessons into practice.   PROMO Alert! Looking for fitness equipment and a discount? Check out Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website) or (US website) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.  Show Notes: Stay tuned! We'll be offering a free download of this episode's takeaways and our recommended training programs. Check it out in our Adventure Library.   For more on training podcast episodes:  Ep. 63: Fat Loss Tips That Actually Work Ep. 61: Body Transformation for Performance, Health and Mental Well Being- Catharine Gerhard's Journey Ep. 58: Fitness for Mountain Biking  Ep. 56: Fitness Game Changers  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training For the Outdoor Athlete Ep. 34: How to Feel Better with Allison Gaudet Ep. 32: Quarantine Fitness   Ep. 20: Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet Ep. 7: Barbells and Backpacks  Related Blogs: 13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo-Charge Your Progress LiveWild Radio's Favourite Exercises  Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes   Does Hiking Build Glutes Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers    Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss   #TrekTipTuesday - Ruck Marching For Hiking Fitness   Training for Outdoors, Simplified   LiveWild Radio's 10 Commandments of Training

Since the border has been closed for the last year and a half, we have started to explore Quebec. On our annual Canadian Thanksgiving trip, we headed to the Mont Tremblant area, where we discovered our new favorite place with amazing facilities.  Mountain Biking, rock climbing, hiking, and camping for a price that will blow your mind.    If you love adventuring in the outdoors but still want to be able to grab dinner and a beer, then give a listen and join us at our dirtbag timeshare.   PROMO Alert! Looking for fitness equipment and a discount? Check out Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website) or (US website) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.    Show Notes: - Mont D'Argent (Silver Mountain), Mont Tremblant, Quebec https://www.montagnedargent.com/ - Mont Tremblant Tourism https://www.mont-tremblant.ca/en 

What do you do when both your main and reserve parachutes don't deploy properly? We have a chat with one of Catharine's friends from high school about his adventures and how adventure has changed his life.    Our guest, Kris Konway, is one of the few skydivers in the world to have a double malfunction and live to tell the tale. He tells the tale of how training and luck allowed him to walk away from what is every skydiver's nightmare.   From why he began sky diving to how adventure has been a driving force in his life, Kris gives his take on how to live as big as possible. Give a listen and see that hitting middle-age doesn't mean you have to slow down.   Discount Alert! Looking for fitness equipment and a discount? Check out Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website) or (US website) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us. 

Excuse the clickbait title but we want those eyeballs. After our episode about Catharine's weight loss and fitness transformation, we received questions about the details of how she accomplished it.    It isn't news to anyone that the majority of people in North America are overweight and the rate of obesity is rising. This comes with increased health risks and makes a lot of athletic activities like rock climbing and hiking mountains harder than they need to be. Imagine how much easier things would be if you were lighter and how much better your joints would feel.   We go in-depth about how to train, eat and change your lifestyle to achieve lasting fat loss for better health and athletic performance. It doesn't hurt that losing fat and building some muscle also make you look better in your underpants.   Discount Alert! Looking for fitness equipment and a discount? Check out Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website) or (US website) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.    Show Notes: Coach Dan John - http://danjohn.net/ Our blog, LiveWild Radio's Favorite Exercises, go over in detail the 5 key movements (Hip Hinge, Squat, Pull, Press and Carries)   Our blog, 13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo Charge Your Progress has most of the concepts we talked about in this blog Here's some more on the topic of fitness and training to support outdoor adventuring. Ep. 61: Body Transformation for Fitness, Health and Mental Well Being  Ep. 58 - Fitness for Mountain Biking Ep. 56 - Fitness Game Changers Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training for the Outdoor Athlete Ep. 34: How to Feel Better with Allison Gaudet 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes  13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo Charge Your Progress  Does Hiking Build Glutes Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss Training for Outdoors, Simplified LiveWild Radio's Favourite Exercises Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers

To kick off the best time of year for mountain biking, we dish on a bunch of tips to make your riding better. Catharine has been riding for a full year now and has learned a lot along the way. She puts out the things she has learned that have made the biggest difference to her riding and has her shredding black diamonds confidently. And Winston chimes in with the shortcuts and wisdom that come from riding, racing, and coaching since the 80s.   Put our tips into action and make this fall your best riding season yet.   Show Notes: Ep. 58: Fitness for Mountain Biking Ep: 56: Intro to Mountain Biking  Top 6 Mountain Bike Destinations Near Collingwood, Ontario Discount Alert! Looking for fitness equipment and a discount? Check out Great Lakes Girya (Canadian website) or (US website) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us. 

Catharine pilots this episode with the story of her five-year journey from obesity to fitness. Spurred by the end of her marriage and the deterioration of her knees, she needed to make a change if she wanted to be able to live the life she desired.   With kids she wanted to be able to play with and activities she yearned to do, the motivation to start was easy. Like most people, she ran into challenges of maintaining that motivation but learned how discipline and baby steps lead to amazing results.   In that time she lost nearly 60 pounds and went from being unable to walk down the stairs without support to climbing mountains and shedding on her mountain bike. The damage to her knees is still present but by becoming stronger and lighter she has made it a problem to manage rather than one that defines her capabilities.   Learn how she completely changed her lifestyle to make her physical transformation inevitable. Training, nutrition, and a change in mental outlook all work together to slowly but surely achieve the results she was after.   Since Winston has been her training partner and coach for the whole period he chimes in with the technical details of how the lifestyle changes were enacted and why.   Show Notes:   Here's some other LiveWild Radio resources on the topic.  Podcasts: Ep. 58 - Fitness for Mountain Biking  Ep. 56 - Fitness Game Changers  Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training for the Outdoor Athlete Ep. 34: How to Feel Better with Allison Gaudet Ep. 32: Quarantine Fitness Ep. 20: Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet Ep. 7: Barbells and Backpacks Blogs: 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for Outdoor Athletes 13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo Charge Your Progress  Does Hiking Build Glutes Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss Training for Outdoors, Simplified LiveWild Radio's Favourite Exercises Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete Great Lakes Girya Kettlebell Review Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for the Outdoor Athlete

Adventure is the act of heading into the unknown, which is a great way to describe the last year and a half. We've already done a number of episodes talking about how we've been dealing with the changes that COVID has dropped on us but this time we talk with the kids about their experiences. Hudson and Amanda have weathered the storm and built new skills.   From learning from home to social isolation, hear how two junior adventurers have adapted to the new landscape that they were forced into. And it turns out when you put kids on the microphone you get an unexpected comedy that is worth the price of admission.   This is a story of making lemonade from the lemons life throws your way.   For more about kids and the outdoors, also give Podcast Ep. 37: Backcountry with Kids a listen.  

It's time to go for a walk in the woods. Whether you call it hiking or trekking, anytime you go for a long walk in the dirt, you enter the world of nature, fitness, and self-reflection. Hiking is the experience you make it. It's a chance to distress, exercise, and enjoy a forest bath all at the same time.   We should have done an episode on hiking sooner as it is the most popular outdoor activity. The pandemic has caused it to explode even more. We talk about the benefits of hiking, how to equip yourself and stay safe. Learn how to find dream hikes and how to keep your feet from hating you.   Looking for fitness equipment and a discount? Check out Great Lakes Girya (Cdn listeners) and Great Lakes Girya (US listeners) fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.    Show Notes: Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers https://www.livewildradio.com/post/kettlebell-training-for-hikers-and-backpackers 9 Reason Kettlebell Training is Optimal for the Outdoor Athlete https://www.livewildradio.com/post/9-reasons-kettlebell-training-is-optimal-for-the-outdoor-athlete  #TrekTipTuesday - Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss https://www.livewildradio.com/post/trektiptuesday-ruck-marching-for-hiking-fitness  Does Hiking Build Glutes https://www.livewildradio.com/post/does-hiking-build-glutes  What is the Hardest Hike in the Adirondacks High Peaks https://www.livewildradio.com/post/what-is-the-hardest-hike-in-the-adirondack-high-peaks  

In our last episode, we introduced our listeners to mountain biking and why it is so much fun. Now we are getting into improving your fitness for riding the trails.   Mountain biking is one of the most enjoyable activities but it is also more demanding than almost anything you can do. Nothing sucks more than being completely gassed part way through your ride. The fitter you are the more fun you will have.   We talk about specific training for off-road riding, how skills save you energy, improving performance by being leaner, and how nutrition affects your riding.   If you want to become a better mountain biker or just get fitter then give a listen and put our tips into action.     For even more information check out: Ep: 56 Intro to Mountain Biking  Top 6 Mountain Bike Destinations Near Collingwood, Ontario

What's got two wheels and goes BRRRRRR?  Why us of course. Join us as we talk about hitting the dirt on our mountain bikes. Like most of the activities, we cover Winston has been doing it since the 1980s (Yes, he is old) and Catharine has started relatively recently. It works well to get the perspective from a new rider and the guy who used to race and own a bike shop.    Find out why mountain biking is the most fun form of interval training and how you barely notice your legs are on fire. From local trails to epic road trips, mountain bike riding is a way to cover a lot of trails, have a ton of fun, and get in great shape. It can be anything from a version of fast hiking on two wheels to crazy stunts like you see on the Red Bull Rampage. There is a type of mountain biking for just about everyone. Learn what to look for in a mountain bike and ideas on finding fun places to ride near you.   For even more information see our article Top 6 Mountain Bike Destinations Near Collingwood, Ontario Looking for fitness equipment and a discount? Check out Great Lakes Girya fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us. 

During the last year, people have either made fitness a central focus in their lives or completely fallen off the boat. For people in the latter group, it isn't too late to make movement part of your lifestyle. And for the former give a listen and incorporate some of the ideas we discuss to keep making progress.   Rolling lockdowns have lead to fitness challenges, online follow-along workouts, and more butt exercises than you can shake a stick at, This can help with motivation but just because you are putting in the effort doesn't mean you are going to get optimal results. In this episode, we talk about fitness strategies and techniques that have been game-changers.    With Winston's experience as both an athlete and coach combined with Catharine experiencing the best fitness of her life when most people are heading downhill, there are a lot of ideas that you can put into practice to get fitter, faster, stronger, and leaner.   For even more information see our article 13 Fitness Game Changers to Turbo Charge Your Progress    Looking for fitness equipment and a discount? Check out Great Lakes Girya fitness equipment and use Coupon Code "LIVEWILD" to save 5% on any purchase meanwhile also supporting us.    Also, check out related podcasts and blogs: Ep. 53: Kettlebell Training for the Outdoor Athlete  LiveWild Radio's Favourite Exercises  Training Secrets for the Outdoor Athlete  Kettlebell Training for Hikers and Backpackers 9 Reasons Kettlebell Training is Optimal for the Outdoor Athlete Ruck Marching for Hiking Fitness and Fat Loss LiveWild Radio's 10 Training Commandments