Phoenix A+ Coaching

Have you ever wanted to take a leap of faith and open your own business? Have you wanted to have more than one stream of income so you can enjoy some grander things in life? Entrepreneurship can be a really scary thing. Our journey has not been easy but taking the leap of faith has been one of the most rewarding self-development choices ever made. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

Everyone is good at something but how did they become good at that something? There are certain qualities that must remain a constant to be good at something. What are those qualities and how can you use them to have success in your life? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

Failure can affect people in different ways and people can take different things from each failure. What does failure mean to you? Is it an opportunity? Is it another challenge in an infinite game? It can stop us in our tracks or propel us forward to things we are actually meant to do and become the person we are set out to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

How many times have you heard from your coach that you MUST remain consistent to achieve your goals? Probably a lot. Depending on your end goal, consistency can look different for each person. Where you are in life will determine your ability to remain consistent and your goals must match the effort you are willing to put in. What does true consistency look like? Does it really align with your goals and allow you to get the results you want? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

Have you ever started your weightloss journey and thought, "gotta watch my calories!"? Everyone has! Although calories are important, macronutrients will be what keeps you from hitting a plateau and maximize your metabolism for prime results. We sat down with the incredible coach, Dani Ruiz, and discuss what they are are WHY you should be focusing on them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

Depression can have many different faces and feelings. Anxiety and depression is something that almost everyone faces and has to learn how to manage. Exercise and proper nutrition can be a HUGE factor in managing depression on a regular basis. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

When it is that time of month, working out and sticking to your nutrition plan can be a challenge! Learning and understanding where you are at in your cycle could actually determine which type of exercise you should be doing. Hormones fluctuate over the period of your 28 day cycle which has an impact on how your body craves food and how much energy you have to put towards your workout. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

Our past self does not dictate our future self, our behaviors do. As we go through life, we go through different stages with our bodies and often set weight loss goals based on bodies we had 10-15+ years ago. Is that bodyweight a realistic goal? Are you willing to put in the work and make the sacrifices to get there? Sometimes re-evaluating what you truly want and willing to put the work in for is necessary to set achievable goals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

Making choices in line with our beliefs can be a challenge at times. True happiness and content with ourselves cannot happen if we don't lead an authentic life on a regular basis. We tend to think life has a level of expectations for ourselves. Society tells us we have to be and live a certain way but it is within our POWER to write our own story. Do your beliefs drive your actions? Are you happy with the life story you write each day? "When our story does not match our beliefs, we judge ourselves as imperfect." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

Nutrition is 80% of the battle when trying to accomplish any health and fitness goal. Tracking your food is the BEST way to determine how your current diet is serving those goals. Certain foods may be irritating our stomachs, causing us to feel bloated or tired but we have no idea which ones. Tracking your food will give you the most feedback when trying to find the right diet for your body. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

As fun and easy as it is to go through life carefree and to just go with the wind, that doesn't always get us to where we want to be. Having a clear cut program in your training to crucial to get the fitness results you are looking for but surprisingly enough, life is the same way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

Covid, the flu, and whatever else is making its way around is RAMPID! Mike and Page sit down to discuss the things they do on a daily basis to increase their immune function and what they do to get back on their feet when they do come down with something! Small decisions make a HUGE difference. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stlhealth/support

Accomplishing health and fitness goals takes a lot of sacrifice, commitment, and time. We must change our lifestyle and daily choices to become the best version of yourself. What happened when you lose those 30lbs? When we set a long-term goal and achieve it, what do you next? Sometimes figuring this out can be a struggle. We discuss how to navigate the post goal goals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

We are back! Sacrifice is something that seems black and white but doesn't have to be. They have to be made in order to achieve our goals but what level do we take these sacrifices? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Michael Keane back at it again with another quote dissected and discussed. This one is about cutting the excess in your life that is hindering your growth. That could be relationships, alcohol or drugs, or habits that don't serve you greater purpose. What do you need to cut out in your life to take yourself to the next level? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Today's episode is all about the science behind the R.I.C.E method. When you get injured or have a really hard training session you always here people saying, "Ice it"! Is that truly the best method? Dr. Gabe Mirkin created the R.I.C.E method in 1979 and since then has retracted his statements and science behind it. What is the best method for you? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Intermittent fasting, 24-hour fasting, and 3+ days of fasting. We sit down with Mike while he is hitting his 24th hour of his current 3 day fast. What are the benefits? Why would you do it? What are the cons? And most importantly, how do you do it. Listen to hear his past stories with fasting, his reasoning why, and his current fast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

What characterizes a good relationship? Can you recognize the signs of a toxic one? Relationships have the potential to increase our quality of life so much! If you are on a path of personal growth, vetting your relationships and getting rid of the bad and growing the good to make them great is crucial. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

The difference between complacency and self-acceptance is that complacency comes from ego and self-acceptance comes from growth. What keeps us in a state of complacency? How can we step from complacency to self-acceptance? Do you see privilege or take ownership? If you feel stuck and are happy with where you are at, which one is it? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Setting goals is often the beginning process of any fitness journey. Then the first two weeks are over and your motivation levels drop. How can you create long-term sustainable change? Well, you have to change who you are in order to become the person you want to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

How many times have you said, "It is what it is" or "It was meant to be"! Everyone, at some point, has said it. Amor Fati means to love your fate but we as humans attach feelings and emotions to things that happen to us on a daily basis. Detaching those emotions to the things that are out of our control are not worth it! How can you continue to grow and take advantage of opportunities given to you? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Feedback is the BIGGEST reason for any type of personal or professional growth. Giving feedback can be scary and receiving feedback can be hard. Overcoming the obstacles of communication will allow you to be the best version of yourself! How, when, where, what, and why do you give feedback? Are you seeking feedback yourself? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

We are very lucky to bring you a very special guest, Malorie Hill! Malorie has been at PAC for three years now and what a journey it has been! We talk about life's ups and downs, how true change can happen, and what you need to do to love yourself more and more every single day. Malorie has lost more than 70 pounds in the last year and this story isn't one you want to miss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

We are excited to introduce to you our newest PAC team member, Dominique Nevarez! Dominique has a lot of experience in the health and fitness industry and a black belt in Taekwondo! Listen to find out more about her hobbies, favorite animals, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Are you trying to better your nutrition? We sit down and talk about some common mistakes or misconceptions that people often fall victim too when they are trying to lose weight and reach their health and fitness goals. The top three in our book is being in a consistent caloric deficit, quality over quantity, consistency, AND a bonus topic, water intake! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

We have a VERY special guest on today's episode. Kevin Siglitto is a longtime member and friend here at PAC. He shared his story on how he completely changed his life and lost 75lbs! We touch on community, personal investment, motivation, nutrition, and what clicked to help him get passed the yo-yo stage into consistent success where he never looked back. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

In today's episode, we talk about everything you need to get a great at-home workout. -Equipment -Stress on the body -How to find/build a great workout. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Do you ever celebrate your successes in health a fitness? does it usually look like a cheat meal, beer, or glass of wine? Reward systems play a very important role in many fitness journeys. Immediate feedback promotes consistency and continued motivation. Other times we may punish ourselves. That punishment could be holding you back from having the progress you want! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

In today's episode, we rank our top 6 benefits of food prepping. 1. Helps Stick to Diet 2. Assures Nutritious Meals 3. You Control What You Eat 4. Helps Stick to Routine 5. Cheaper 6. Time Saving --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

It's almost summer time and you know what that means, right? This is the time people want to get their beach bodies! Here at PAC we teach a very wholistic, consistent, sustainable way of health and fitness. In this podcast, we discuss the stigma behind summer bod's and why we need to break that! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

In this episode we talk a little bit about what recovery is, how it looks, and when is the best time to concentrate on recovery. -When -Where -How -Our favorites --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Everyone wants to have success in their life but how many people want to change their life to have success? There are many things in the world today that take time away from people, distract them, and detour them from their goals. We go over some one of the biggest success killers! Do you find yourself in this trap? What holds you back from being successful? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

In today's episode we breakdown the differences between vegan and vegetarian diets. -What's the difference? -How to get protein? -How to transition? -What are some benefits? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

What type of shoe is the best for the style of training you do? From deadlifting, squatting, cross-training, running...there are so many different types of training but what shoe should you choose? In this podcast, we discuss different shoes and how they affect your body and your training! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Setting goals are a crucial part to a health and fitness journey. What most people don't realize is that in order to get to that goal, you have to change the person that you are and become the person that you want to be. As much as people want it to be about the end result, the real result is in the process. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

In this episode, we talk about the importance of resting between sets, and what your rest intervals should be depending on your training goals. - Importance of rest - Energy Systems - Training Goals: power, strength, hypertrophy, endurance. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Protein is such a crucial macronutrient in your diet. There are multiple myths and misconceptions about it. We break those down, talk about its characteristics, properties, value and overall importance! If you are curious if you are getting enough protein or not, this is for you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

In today's episode, we broke down the importance of communication with your trainer. -Feedback -Feelings -Injury -Timeliness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

In today's episode, we talk about training with a purpose. We touch on what the trainer needs to bring to the table along with what YOU need to bring to each session. -Quality of reps -Movement mechanics -Trainers responsibility -Personal responsibility --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

There is a difference between losing fat and learning to lose fat. We discuss the importance of learning health and nutrition and being ready to change. If you aren't ready to learn, your change with not be sustainable! Lose fat and keep it off! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Excuses are like assholes. We all have them and they all stink! Sometimes people cover up their excuses by explaining their wrongdoing. What is the difference between excuses and explanations? How do you overcome both? We dive into this topic and discuss how this affects people in a health and fitness environment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

What does discipline mean to you? How do you apply it in your life everyday? Are there areas where you need more of it? Discipline is a common topic at PAC and something we preach for all aspects of life, especially with fitness and nutrition. Topic Breakdown: Definition of discipline Discipline with Diet and working out Routine with discipline How to be more disciplined --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Do you find yourself in the same cycle? Do you eat healthy during the week, reward yourself on the weekend, and then beat yourself up on Monday after stepping on the scale? Getting off the Health and Fitness Hamster Wheel is CRUCIAL to completely reach your goals! How do you do that? Why do we do this to ourselves? Well, that's what we talk about in today's podcast episode. If you can relate, you may benefit by taking a listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Having a positive mind and attitude has the power to lift you up and bring your life to new levels. Life does happen and finding and exhibiting a positive mindset is no easy task. We dive into how to have a positive mindset, the benefits of positivity, and what negativity can do to ourselves and those around us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

In today's episode, we talk about how to avoid injures when getting back in the gym or stepping up the intensity. -Avoiding injuries -Knowing the difference -What to do when feeling injured or in pain? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Do you find yourself criticizing, condemning, or complaining about others? Do you ever hear other people talking to you criticizing, condemning, or complaining about other people? The three C's bring negativity into our life and this world. If everyone could eliminate those three things, life would be so much better! In this podcast, we talk about our experience with criticizing, condemning, and complaining and how we try not to do these things. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

In today's episode, we talk about goal setting for 2021 and how to go about setting goals the best way possible. Along with talking about some of our own personal goals and previous goals that we set. -SMART Goals -Overall Goals, Fitness, Lifestyle, Work. -Personal Goals --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

In this episode, we talk about many different training styles, what type of training we favor as individuals, and we touch on sports-specific training and how to get the best of your workout to improve your sport. What type of training do you enjoy? Does it give you the results you want? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

Mike, Pat, and Page chat about an interesting concept. If overfeeding our dogs is considered to be a form of physical abuse and having good nutrition is a form of love and respect for our bodies, is having poor nutrition a form of physical abuse to our bodies? This was a deep and interesting topic to discuss. Our bodies do a lot for us. It depends on us to keep the machine well oiled and going strong. If we treat it with love and respect, it will keep running strong in return. If we feet it too much, bad food, or toxins, then it will rebel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

We sit down and talk about what personal responsibility really is, how it looks when it's not there, and how it can take your life to the next level. There also might be a section about partying efficiently who knows! Are you the person that you want to be in this very moment? Are there things about you and want to change but not sure where to start? This one is for you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support

In this episode, we talk through some of the tips and tricks that help us get through the busy and hectic holiday/festive period. Some of the things we touch on are: Maintaining Exercise Routine Stress Control Meal and snack planning Staying warm Sleep --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenix-a-coaching/support