Jordan McWhirter hosts an honest look at the fitness industry. Through personal and professional experiences, he helps real people find realistic strategies to improve themselves and their fitness.
Jordan take two listener questions in this episode. "Can you speak on the correlation betwe2en physical and mental wellness?" "Where can you find motivation when you're feeling very unmotivated?" Instagram: @realfitnessforrealpeople realfitnessforrealpeople@gmail.com
Jordan gives some insight into common issues that he sees with people attempting to do hip exercises, along with ways to do them better. He also gives a recipe for a very flavorful way to cook vegetables.
In this episode Jordan shares a very delicious and very simple sauce recipe, his belief in reasons versus excuses, and talks about the pros and cons of some simple ways that people are being active through the pandemic. Instagram: realfitnessforrealpeople Email: realfitnessforrealpeople@gmail.com
Jordan discusses Active vs Passive Range of Motion, how strong someone who seems to lift a lot of weight ACTUALLY is, and takes a listener question about "eating for your blood type." https://www.webmd.com/diet/a-z/blood-type-diet Instagram: Real Fitness for Real People realfitnessforrealpeople@gmail.com
Jordan begins some new segments and discusses a fresh start for this podcast. You will hear about a simple home-cooked recipe, as well as answers to two listeners questions.
Jordan answers some questions and comments on a recent Instagram post. Why are bagged potato chips not the same as homemade potato chips?
Jordan shares his experience in the Golf Fitness industry as well as details how he got to where he is as a Golf Specialist.
Jordan works through some nutrition and fitness concepts. The episode culminates in a wonderful realization about the difference between crafting food and manufacturing food.
Jordan does a deep dive into himself and who his ideal client is. Get ready for a really heated rant!
Jordan does a self-interview to re-introduced himself to long time listeners, and to properly introduce himself to all of the new listeners
Jordan is joined by Anthony Flynn, an Irish man in Canada. They discuss Rugby coaching and how that brought Anthony into the Fitness world. The talk moves into peoples goals and how to meet them step-by-step.
Jordan has a lovely time rambling at the start, from bread making to Tiger Woods. The meat of this episode is based on Jordan's opinion regarding upper body push motions like Push-ups.
Jordan is joined again by Kristian Leach, another Trainer from the Calgary area. They discuss COVID-19, the importance of maintaining routines, even physiological factors for why health professionals are pushing certain behaviours.
Jordan discusses some strategies to keep up your mental health at home. He also discusses fitness and nutrition choices while at home.
Jordan does his first podcast in a while. He discusses where he is at in life right now with the COVID-19 world. Gives some guidance to those at home. Not the generic guidance that is being put on the internet.
Jordan is joined by a life-long friend to discuss meal delivery services and how they fill a role in her life.
Jordan discusses periods of high and low motivation and how he coaches people through both.
Jordan summarizes some points from an article that deal with reducing your impact on the environment through food. He also talks about some health tips from his recent vacation to Phoenix, Arizona.
Jordan is solo this week. He discusses some tips for saving money on food as well as on activity.
Jordan welcomes Chad Deines back on the show for a chat about Nutrition, client relations, and other! Follow Chad @deinesy19 on Instagram
Jordan does a solo episode with his thoughts on New Year's Resolutions. This episode has a lot to do with goals and how to set them appropriately. Jordan's note: I apologize for the coughing and throat clearing.
Jordan is joined by Chad Deines, a fellow Trainer. They discuss Chad's journey into health and fitness, and delve into more of the industry side of things.
Jordan is joined by Kristian Leach of Krisfit. They discuss nutrition and fitness, as well as pulling back a bit of the curtain of the Training world.
Jordan is joined by another member of the Mom Gang, Amanda. This is the last part of a four part series, chatting with the ladies from the Real Mom Gang Podcast about health and wellness in relation to being a Mom. Listen to the Real Mom Gang at: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D5aTerT9fSq3bB5dydOsA Instagram @TheRealMomGang www.therealmomgang.com
Jordan is joined by another member of the Mom Gang, Genna. This is the third part of a four part series, chatting with the ladies from the Real Mom Gang Podcast about health and wellness in relation to being a Mom. Listen to the Real Mom Gang at: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D5aTerT9fSq3bB5dydOsA Instagram @TheRealMomGang www.therealmomgang.com
Jordan is joined by another member of the Mom Gang, Chantelle. This is the second part of a four part series, chatting with the ladies from the Real Mom Gang Podcast about health and wellness in relation to being a Mom. Listen to the Real Mom Gang at: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D5aTerT9fSq3bB5dydOsA Instagram @TheRealMomGang www.therealmomgang.com
Jordan is joined by his wife, Lauren. This is the first part of a four part series, chatting with the ladies from the Real Mom Gang Podcast about health and wellness in relation to being a Mom. Listen to the Real Mom Gang at: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D5aTerT9fSq3bB5dydOsA Instagram @TheRealMomGang www.therealmomgang.com
Thank you very much to Sarah Poole for joining me on this episode. We discuss her journey from meat-eater (self described meatatarian) to becoming full Vegan. Check Sarah out on Instagram @partnerwithsarah - she is also a wonderful home designer!
Jordan discusses how to do a quick assessment on your own kitchen. He also gives some tips on alcohol. What to drink, how much, and mixes.
Jordan discusses his 3 F's for better health and fitness. He also talks about his inspiration for cooking!
Jordan gives some tips on how to eat as good as possible even in harder circumstances.
Jordan discusses his reasoning for taking a break from exercise. Also, the strategies to add it back into his life.
Jordan returns in his first episode since the birth of his daughter. It is a time for self reflection on his place in the Fitness industry.
Jordan discusses exercising to LOOK a certain way vs exercising to FEEL a certain way. He also talks about a positive client testimonial. Please check out Real Fitness For Real People (@realfitnessforrealpeopleairdrie) on Facebook! This is Jordan's new online Nutrition Coaching business! Big THANK YOU to @movementbymeg on Instagram.
Jordan discusses his tendency to have a constantly fluctuating mind and how that can sometimes make teaching difficult.
Jordan discusses the issue of immediacy. Also, adding "good" and not focusing on the "bad."
Jordan discusses the new Canada Food Guide and a recent piece of research that has proven to be controversial. He also describes the differences between excuses, reasons, and choices.
Jordan shares some insight on goal setting and why it is not always important to set SMART goals. How sometimes not setting goals can lead to a healthier overall person.
Jordan gives us his best of 2018. Best advice, best in nutrition, best body change, best in exercise, best workout music, and his own personal and professional achievement.
Jordan discusses some of his pet peeves from the gym. This episode (and really the whole podcast) is not meant to offend anyone. Please listen with open ears, an open heart and a smile on your face.
Jordan takes a listener question about Physical Literacy.
Jordan talks about the FMC course he attended (@timborys) and a great post about losing belly fat from Instagram (@susanniebergalfitness).
Jordan discusses some points from a Fitness course he attended on the weekend!
I am very pleased to have a dear friend and colleague, Darrin Horsman join me for a wonderfully in-depth conversation about the fitness industry.
Jordan discusses what we are actually supposed to believe in a fitness world that seems to preach a lot of... odd ideas.
Jordan answers some questions submitted by a listener! Cardio, balance and warm ups.
Jordan discusses the need to perform your exercise as mindful, not mindless.
Jordan discusses why and how he trains himself. What successes he sees, what con he sees.
Jordan discusses some thoughts on nutrition. Eating "well" not "right." Enjoying the moment. Diving into some psychology of food rather than focusing solely on the foods themselves.
Jordan discusses current trends in fitness and food, but also goes into the other side where some things never go out of style.
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