Move My Mass

Therese can do it all, just challenge her. There is not much Therese will not take on. Boston marathon? Bring it on. The Rock Cobbler? Just give her a bike and watch her crush it. How does she train and get it all done? Listen here and find out.

It's not easy to age as an athlete.  Anna Delis has had her fair share of injuries sustained from her years playing D1 soccer and a few from getting pounded by big waves when she surfs.  Sometimes you just have to suck it up and deal with the pain.

Dana Healey, U.S. Army disabled veteran started using yoga to aid in her rehabilitation from injuries she sustained while working in Iraq. You will hear how she got started and everything she has learned along the way. Her energy and drive is unmatched and will definitely motivate you to get moving.

What does it take to play football at the college level? These guys bring it all, work ethic, knowledge and skill. Parents and young players need to listen in to find out what it's like to play at a higher level. Jon and Joseph also host Backhouse Productions and their show is off the chart entertaining.

Podcasters and workout partners from Did I Cross The Line come on to shoot the breeze. We cover a lot of ground on this fun episode. Randy and John talk about how they have worked out together for 15 plus years and what it takes to stay that consistent. Megan gives us her thoughts on getting up early to workout when you aren't necessarily a morning person. Want a fun episode that lets you know what it's like to workout with your friends and keep it going, then this one is for you.

The path to the Olympics is not always as straight forward as we would think. It seems to swim in the Olympics you must start young, swim in high school, go on to a big swim college and then go right into the Olympics. Not so fast, Gabe talks about his journey to the Olympic team and like other great athletes I have had on, it had some twists and turns. What's it like to be standing on the pool deck with some of the greats during the games? Gabe talks about all that and more!

Grant took the road less traveled on his journey to playing D1 football at Baylor. Excelling at both baseball and football in high school it took him a few year to figure out the right course for him. He has a lot of great advice for young athletes that hope to play sports at the college level.

Kellie has a very full day every day. From being a very successful Arbonne consultant to keeping up with her five active children and escaping now and then with her husband for adventurous travel. She fits a lot into her day and we talk about how she gets it all done. Follow Kellie @mamabeholdingittogether

VTL Training is the latest workout program developed by Joshua Gregor at In-Shape Fitness. He takes us through the methodology behind the workout and all that it encompasses. It was a pleasure to learn about a new program and why he included the different components to get a complete body workout in one hour. Boxing, rowing, weights, VTL covers it all.

How do you stay fit while being a labor contractor? Chester tells us how he handles his long days making his way around the fields of the San Joaquin Valley. Early morning workouts and well planned days is what it takes. Chester goes into the life of farmworkers and how hard it is for them to try and maintain a healthy lifestyle while working long hard hours and trying to source healthy food on a tight budget.

Scott Daniel and I did the San Luis Obispo Spartan race and we have recapped each of the 25 obstacles that were on the Super course. If you are planning to race a Spartan then this episode is for you.

Rock Cobbler 9.0 was Brian's first attempt at this adventure ride and he had some great stories to tell. Not only was it a crazy day but he has plenty of advice for anyone wanting to take this crazy ride on.

Rory is headed to the Naval Academy to play water polo. As team captain at Garces Memorial High School he led the team in assists and steals. He is looking forward to getting to the academy and getting in the water. It takes dedication and discipline to accomplish what he has done and he gets into the details on this episode of Move My Mass.

Training for marathons and run challenges are no easy task, especially while being a news reporter. Not the typical 9 - 5 job where you can easily schedule your workouts. Jessica gives insight on how she pulls it off and if she plans to ever do a challenge again.

Casey and Louis of Evolvecore tell me what got them started in hot yoga and why they are so passionate about it. We discuss their current workout programs and what their daily schedule is like. It takes a tremendous amount of energy to start a new business and they tell me all about it. Are you a critic of hot yoga? You will not be after listening to them.

Lisa went from teaching school to becoming a personal trainer. She coaches early morning boot camps and Lisa talks about how she is not a morning person. How does she get up and stay motivated? She tells me all about it.

Melanie is attempting a half Ironman as her first triathlon ever. Not only does she want to finish the race but she wants to go fast! We get into how she decided to do the race and what is driving her. On top of this being her first triathlon, Melanie is training while making sure her back stays healthy. She underwent back surgery a year and a half ago and has great tips on how to keep her back ok while she takes on this big challenge.

Scott discusses how he handles afib and endurance training. It certainly does not mean you can't be an endurance athlete. He has dealt with it for over 20 years and has great tips on how to manage it.

Ironman 70.3, why not? It has been a long time since I have done a race that long. Find out why I am doing it and how I will approach this one differently from the last one I did years ago.

Owner of Covenant Coffee and high energy motivator Randy Martin is my guest on this episode. His energy is absolutely contagious and he brings it to every aspect of his life. Whether it is helping the young men and women who have aged out of the foster system through his non profit Covenant Coffee or showing up as Taco Man to different cycling events. Randy can always be counted on to bring a good time to family and friends. You will hear how he started helping foster youth and where he finds the energy to do what he does everyday.

16 year old Melania Delis has the dream of making the US National figure skating team. If all goes well she can go on to the Olympics. Her drive and dedication is impressive for any athlete much less for someone as young as her. Melania's work ethic seems to come natural because she seems so calm and cool describing her hard days. Her days are filled with hours on the ice and doubled up with time in the gym. The respect I have for the work she puts in is without words. All young athletes needs to listen to her words of motivation.

Saying John Moore does a lot is an understatement. Most of the time being a farmer on its own will fill up your day. John stays extremely fit while not only farming but also does some agriculture real estate brokering, current President of the Kern County Farm Bureau, podcasts, and has a beautiful young family. When we started communicating through Instagram about issues in agriculture and his experience in Tough Mudder, I knew I had to have him on. Listen in to hear how he pulls it all off.

Scott and I had just completed a Tough Mudder in Lebec just a few hours before recording this episode. Get our fresh take on what it was like to do 11 miles and 25 obstacles including an obstacle called electroshock therapy. If you have done a Tough Mudder or thinking about doing one then you will want to listen in.

Blake decided he wanted to make a change in his life. He wanted to live a healthier life so he could be around for his family. I work with Blake on our Razzle Dazzle grape program and I know the demands his job puts on him and the long hours he puts in at the office. Finding time to workout with his job and a family is not easy. One of the ways he decided to get jumpstarted was to do the 75 Hard Challenge. He is one of the few people I know that has actually completed it once he started. The 75 Hard Challenge is two 45 minute workouts per day, one must be outside, drink a gallon of water per day, pick a diet and stick with it, no cheat meals, no alcohol, read 10 pages a day of a self help/improvement per day, and take a progress picture per day. Blake explains what it was like to go through it all, what he liked and what he didn't like. The best part is hearing him talk about how he plans to continue his healthy lifestyle and no longer needs a "challenge" to motivate him.

The official description of what Kevin does is called Public Safety Diving but that does not come close to describing what he and thousands of others do for us. Let's be real, he goes out and does dangerous sh*% and gets us out of trouble when he can. Kevin is a search, recovery and when we are lucky a rescue diver! It is easy to gloss over what he does, he recovers/rescues people right? These men and women do a hell of lot more than that, they put it on the line to come get us out of dangerous waters. How he got into this line of work was so interesting to hear about and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Follow him @blackmaskdivers on Instagram.

Racing an Ironman is always tough but add 30 degrees to the normal high and it can make it impossible. As I kept seeing her post about her training and running into her at the pool a few times I was excited to interview Nicole after Ironman Coeur d'alene because I wanted to hear about all the ups and downs mentally and physically of the day. It's always exciting to hear how a competitor felt when they finish a race. However, the interview is quite different because it is her first ever DNF. It was an unbearable day with 130+ degrees coming off the pavement during the ride and her body told her she had enough. Nearly 30% of the field didn't finish! As bad as I feel for her I am so happy she came on because there was so much to share about her day on the course. Believe me, Nicole is not done with Ironman yet!

Tyson was in produce sales for years and just really felt unfulfilled. Eventually he brought himself to explore the fitness world exactly how he wanted to and that involved leaving his good paying sales position. His positive attitude and desire to help women reach their fitness goals is so refreshing. This episode is the first one I have done by zoom and that is because Tyson has been in Costa Rica for over a month and it was the only way it was going to happen. He coaches so many women on their fitness journey and really preaches the balanced approach to losing fat and getting fit. His Fit for Life weight loss program is worth paying attention to. Check him out on Instagram @tyson_derksen.

Whether you are a beginner and just starting your fitness journey or you are coming off of a long layoff from working out.  It is easy for us to compare ourselves to others and put unfair expectations upon ourselves.  Each person is at a different point with their fitness program and although it is great to have goals of where you want to be it is important to remember where you are and stick with your plan and not someone else's.   Stay consistent, celebrate the little successes and the big results will come.  

Craig Harrison lost 110 lbs and did it the right way. He found a healthy balance between food, physical activity and mental happiness. As a former Catholic priest his life was beyond busy and it became easy to let the pounds accumulate while dealing with all the responsibilities of that life. Craig talks about the importance of sleep. He rises every morning around 3:30, but now he gets up at that time because he wants to not because of a mix of poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and mental burdens. He is honest about his dislike of working out and how important it is to him to have friends encourage him to get to the gym. Craig continues to help so many throughout our community and the world through his non profit Reflections For Women. I was really looking forward to sitting down with Craig and I am sure you will enjoy this episode.

When the heat comes we all know to stay hydrated and to try and workout in the morning. On this episode I talk about a few of the things that I have learned over the years and what helps me get through workouts and events when it turns hot.  

How did Grant get started in Crossfit and what did he like and not like about it? He has covered a lot of ground in the workout world and gives great insight about his transitions through different programs. Just recently becoming a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu is just one of his accomplishments. Not to mention he is a very good golfer. How does this cherry farmer get it all done?

After helping my girlfriend move into a different home I realized the benefits of my consistent training. Find out the different ways a good fitness base helped me get through it all.  On top of the long hard days of moving we didn't have a kitchen for while.  That meant a lot of takeout and eating on the run.  I didn't realize it at the time but I just incorporated intuitive eating and got through it without putting on weight.  Of course all the physical activity with the move helped but that's what Move My Mass is all about, keeping it balanced.   

Do you realize what is involved when you show up to your favorite pilates class at your favorite studio? Someone very good is behind the scenes and at Poise Pilates + Barre that person is Callie. She makes sure the music is right and just absolutely nails the atmosphere for the perfect workout. Callie teaches numerous classes a week and her incredibly active husband is a triathlete. How do they pull it all off? Listen in and get her tips.

Are you finding it hard to stay motivated with your fitness? I give you a list of 10 ways to help keep you on track. As much as I enjoy working out I still rely on a few of them to keep me going.

You get to hear the perspectives from the promoter Sam Ames and a finisher Dave Rous about what it is like to plan and race The Rock Cobbler. It was year number 8 and Sam Ames definitely had a tough course planned with plenty of shenanigans. He takes us inside his deviant mind on how he comes up with such a course. Dave Rous lets us know what he thinks about Sam's doings and how he overcame mechanical issues to get through Rock Cobbler 8.0. Bailing wire actually crossed Dave's mind to fix his bike! Hear other crazy details of this great gravel/adventure race on this episode.

Scott Daniel is back for a Motivating Our Mass episode.  He came down for a morning gravel ride then we sat down and got caught up. He fills me in on how Mason Daniel Racing is going since the crew change. It was a crazy week for him figuring out where the race team shop will be and even had to go for a few runs and do burpees on the side of the road in order to get his workouts in. I have our Mexico grape season quickly approaching and it's exciting to talk about how the Razzle Dazzle grape program is shaping up down there.

It was so interesting hearing what it's like running a dance studio and what motivated her to go from being a San Diego Charger cheerleader to opening her own dance studio. Kyli is full of energy and you can definitely tell that by her enthusiasm to teach young dancers. There are more benefits to dance than I even realized such as memory improvement. This episode has something for everyone.

Leigh taught me so much on this episode. So many of us think of nutrition as calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat but there is so much more to it. What is the difference between being allergic to a food vs being reactive to it? What does it mean to be a slow oxidizer or a fast one? We get deep with functional diagnostic nutrition. On top of that, she owns FitZone Bakersfield and teaches a number of classes per week including Gravity and spin classes. Leigh lets me know how she stays motivated on days that might be a little tough to get ramped up for. She is so knowledgeable with nutrition and fitness it could have been a three hour episode. I can't wait to have her back on!

Working out and staying fit isn't just about the physical benefits. The mental boost is often forgotten about as a reason to workout and listening to all of my guests bring it up reminded me of those benefits. I talk about how my workouts help me mentally.

How many of us have seen that less than flattering photo of ourselves and said it is time to get back in shape? Nicola didn't just think it and say it to herself, she did it! She gives us the inside scoop from the beginning with simple workouts to where she is now. From attending group classes at gyms to teaching them and then from the gym to online. Nicola is all about motivation. Her morning zoom classes are not just a scheduled class but you can pop in anytime to feel that support we all need now and then. How does she find the time to lead classes, eat healthy and keep her family in line? It cannot be easy to get your kids to enjoy healthy foods but she found a way! Nicola tells us how she does it in this great episode.

Get ready for some energy. Vikram knows how to motivate and sale. He lives life to the fullest every day and knows how to get the most out of every situation. His attention to detail and the discipline he prescribes to is something you want to hear about. Vikram lives what he coaches. He used to party into the early hours and now lives clean and loves every minute. Life coaching, real estate, running half marathons, the guy never stops. You will learn how he schedules his day and what he feels should be prioritized to get the most out of your day. No doubt you will feel enthused to maximize your day after listening. SHOW LESS

Find out why Eugene wasn't necessarily pleased with his time at the Mt Lemmon marathon.  He ran a 3:11 in only his second marathon but knows he can go faster.  He explains how he can improve his training.  Eugene talks about how he gets his training in while managing a cold storage facility and getting in the time he needs with his young family.   It was interesting to hear the importance of a 5k time and how it helps you determine your potential marathon times.  I definitely learned a lot about marathon training and why runners might choose certain marathons to run based on the course.  

Katherine and Stephen are cofounders of the White Wolf Wellness Foundation, a non profit organization. They are also two of my favorite people because of their tremendous hearts. Spreading health, vitality and self empowerment is what they are all about and they do it so well. Katherine and Stephen incorporate yoga, meditation, sound baths, and massage into their program to help our community in every way they can. They have worked on their skills for many years and are so passionate about sharing what they have learned with others. What is White Wolf Wellness all about? How does a sound bath help calm you? What is the difference between Thai massage and table massage? I learned so much during this episode and I hope you do too.

Arturo goes into what it's all about to be a Marine and how that journey helped shape him into the man he is today. When I asked him about his workout routine I didn't get the answer I was expecting. He trains hard and is a very hands on father. Want to be inspired? This guy will do it.

Why did I start Move My Mass?  My great friend and previous guest Scott Daniel interviews me to find out just that.  Listen in and find out what I am up to.  

Happy Whole You! Anna is a Dr. of Naturopathy, author of "Stop Bullying Yourself" and the creator of Happy Whole You. She used her life experiences and practice of holistic health to come up with products that provide a Happy You, Calm You, and Bright You. On top of that she has run a sub 3 hour marathon! Running a business, staying fit, and managing a household with young kids, there is something on this episode for everyone.

TRX and Pilates instructor Maile Devers knows what Move My Mass is all about.  She balances her full time produce sales job that includes an hour and a half commute with teaching TRX and Pilates classes and she certainly doesn't pass up good times with family and friends.  How does she do it?  Listen in.

4 time winner and current record holder of one of the toughest races you can do on a bicycle, Race Across America, Kerry Ryan comes on to describe how those four man teams pulled it off.  Not only did he win those races but he did so while owning and operating Action Sports here in Bakersfield, the best bike store anywhere. Kerry has another event he is training for, the one hour track record for his age group.  He has never raced on a track but he has the power and drive to pull it off.  Not only does he have to train incredibly hard to have a chance at the record but he is doing so while traveling frequently to watch his daughter compete in english hunter jumper competitions. He knows how to outlast his competition and the stories are fantastic.  

All car racing enthusiasts will want to check this out.  20 yo Mason Daniel of Mason Daniel Racing tells us what it's like racing with the best Sprint car racers in the World of Outlaws.  It takes tremendous mental focus and physical fitness to get behind the wheel of a 1400 lb car with nearly 1000 horse power, get on a dirt track and go as fast as you can. How does he handle nutrition while being on the road every weekend and has he ever "fallen out of the seat"?  Find out here.   

How do you stay fit and start a new company?  Listen in as Oliver Sill tells us how they came up with the name Voktail and what it took to get the company off the ground.  He not only started a new company but still sales grapes full time and is also involved in real estate.  He pulls it all off and tells us how he does it.  

Cycling race organizer and Cyclocross champion Sam Ames tells us how he came up with one of the hardest adventure bike races known, The Rock Cobbler. A little bit of gravel mixed with a lot of torture, you will want to hear about this event.