Pick It Up Podcast

Keywordsgoal setting, fitness, motivation, health, New Year resolutions, personal growth, self-improvement, why, consistency, courageSummaryIn this episode of the Pick It Up Podcast, hosts Matt and Hannah discuss the importance of setting meaningful goals and understanding the deeper reasons behind fitness and health choices. They emphasize that while physical appearance can be a motivator, it often isn't enough to sustain long-term commitment. Instead, they encourage listeners to explore their true motivations, or 'whys', which can provide the necessary strength to maintain consistency in their fitness journeys. The conversation also touches on the significance of vulnerability and honesty in discovering these deeper motivations, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and sustainable approach to health and fitness.TakeawaysThe importance of having a strong 'why' for fitness.Motivation can fade, but a real reason can sustain commitment.Surface-level reasons for working out often aren't enough.Honesty with oneself is crucial in identifying true motivations.Real reasons for health support long-term consistency.Asking 'Does this support the life I want?' can shift mindset.Vulnerability is necessary for courage in fitness journeys.Goals should be about more than just appearance.The journey of fitness is about personal growth and self-discovery.Writing down your reasons can help clarify your motivations.TitlesFinding Your True Motivation in FitnessThe Power of Your Why in Goal SettingSound bites"Does this support the life I want?""Keep it simple. Keep it honest.""Real reasons survive real life."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Goal Setting and New Year Resolutions03:39 Understanding Your Why in Fitness10:56 The Importance of Real Reasons for Health

In this episode, I break down the Norwegian 4x4 — what it is, why it's so effective, and how we're bringing it to life inside our gym. I explain the science behind this powerful conditioning protocol and how we're using it as a once-a-week challenge to help our members at PIU build aerobic capacity, improve performance, and push their limits in a fun, structured way!

What does it really mean to live identity first instead of letting roles, labels, or expectations define you?In this episode, we explore how identity shapes the choices we make, the habits we keep, and the stories we tell ourselves. We talk about separating who you are from what you do, why misaligned identities can keep you stuck, and how redefining yourself can unlock growth in fitness, work, relationships, and life.Whether you're navigating a transition, feeling disconnected from your goals, or simply questioning the version of yourself you've been operating from, this conversation will challenge you to look deeper and choose identity with intention.

First Strength Cycle of the year! 12 Weeks of the BIG 3! Back SquatStrict PressDeadlift

2025 was A LOT of work. We cannot thank everyone enough for all of your help during the build out and the actual move. We're ready to get back to business and start having some more fun again. We need your help!

We discuss the workouts for the upcoming competition. We touch on 24/7 Access and a new tool you guys can use when you find yourself in the gym by yourself!

Who won the Committed Club?!

How many miles should we carry?!

Never too late!

Let's Go!

5am 6am 9am 4:30/5:30PM Which class will take home the crown?

New Years Resolutions, Pick It Up Fitness Olympics, Goals and more!

2024 - The best year yet at PIU. January Focuses! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

How many workouts have been logged at PIU this year? Answer : ALMOST more than ever before What are we doing in December? Answer: Listen up! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

What's ROWvember? Where are we in programming?! What book did Matt actually read?

ROWvember is back! Will your goal be 50,000 meters or are you going a little higher this year? Will we see some random made up classes on our calendar?! Listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

We are making lists and checking them twice! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Hannah's BACK! A quick one to cover the workouts for the Halloween Competition on October 26th! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

How many people will reach 200+ Classes in 2024?! Matt reviews September and tells us what we will be doing in October! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Recapping how much I hated "The World's Toughest Mile," August workouts and let's see what we have in store for September! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Some fun benchmarks coming up. Some Friday morning sweat-fests. Reserve your darn classes now! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

May's a busy month! We hope you are ready for it. We have all of our carry's as well as Memorial Day Murph. Naturally, there will be a few other things along the way. Listen up to learn! I'll see you at the gym! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

May is a week away! That means it's year 3 of our Carry Challenge. Our goal is 400 miles as a gym! Why do we do this? Listen up as we cover just a few of the many, many benefits! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Let's talk about the upcoming programming! Name of the game is volume as we head towards Filthy 50 and Murph! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Workout briefs for this upcoming competition on April 6th! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Solo one with Matt letting us know what's coming up in 2024! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Workout brief.

Hannah and Matt discuss the best ways to get through the holiday season! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Let's go! Our 3rd Annual Rowvember is right around the corner. Commit and put your name on a chart at the gym the next time you are in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Hannah and Matt go over the workouts for this years Barbells and Broomsticks Competition. The competition will be Friday October 27th! Let us know if you would like a partner! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Take a listen and let us know what you would add to the list! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Hannah and Matt give us a quick breakdown of the upcoming whole life challenge! It begins September 30th and costs $59. Get signed up ASAP! Tell your classmates - the more of us signed up, the more successful we will all be! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Should you push through? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Hannah and Matt talking about cutting themselves some slack. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

M&H talk about the rower, sled, wall walks! And a documentary that we maybe recommend. Jury is still out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Hannah and Matt break down event two! Need a team! Let us know! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Hannah and Matt cover the first event! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Hannah and Matt with a brief breakdown of the upcoming 4 person competition! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Matt & Hannah discuss the benefits of Olympic lifting. We also announce all of those that have surpassed 50 classes so far! Are you on that list?! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Why do we change the order sometimes? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Hannah and Matt discuss the need to want to do more after the workout. Which things should be in line before worrying about the extra stuff? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piufitness/support

Matt & Hannah talk about the purpose of scaling. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/support

Hannah and Matt discuss 7 different types of rest. And what not to buy Hannah for her Birthday! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/support

Some quick announcements and a brief chat about effort! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/support

It's time for Row-Vember! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/support

It's been far too long! Take a listen so you know what to expect in October! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/support

It's a Quick one! Matt gives us a quick breakdown of what to expect during the month of July! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/support

It's been too long! Sorry about that! Matt & Hannah discuss 7 Habits they believe are keys to your success in the gym. Which one(s) do you have down? Which one could you go after this week to be more successful? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/support

Awesome work carrying all of those objects for over 325 miles as a gym! We have set the bar for next May! June we will repeat several benchmarks, some will have slight twists to them but will be fun nonetheless. Who was your favorite teenage mutant ninja turtle? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/support

Matt sits down to get to know Coach Sam a little better! You'll never guess what ALL of her tattoos are or her favorite Marvel Character. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/support

Hannah sits with Clay to discuss his daily routine and the habits that keep him on track! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/piufitness/support