Relentless Fitness Podcast

Welcome to Bad Bro Science!To start off this new series we are talking about unsolicited gym advice.  Brea and I talk about one of my biggest pet peeves in the gym and why many never go back to the gym because of it. Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodAllie @reclaim_mindbodyBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week Brea and I speak with Mario TomicMario Tomic is the founder and CEO of Tomic fitness, and personal development coaching company. He has spent over 10 000 hours mastering fitness, health, and the psychology of high performance. Mario has personally worked with over 1000 clients, has over 150,000 following him online and has traveled to over 52 countries. His specialty is taking abstract science-based principles across multiple domains and turning them into simple habits that can be practically applied in everyday life.You can follow Mario at;https://www.tomic.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdt93DFIUVMMCPrKp6VHuQFollow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodAllie @reclaim_mindbodyBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week Brea and I speak with Mario TomicMario Tomic is the founder and CEO of Tomic fitness, and personal development coaching company. He has spent over 10 000 hours mastering fitness, health, and the psychology of high performance. Mario has personally worked with over 1000 clients, has over 150,000 following him online and has traveled to over 52 countries. His specialty is taking abstract science-based principles across multiple domains and turning them into simple habits that can be practically applied in everyday life.You can follow Mario at;https://www.tomic.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdt93DFIUVMMCPrKp6VHuQFollow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodAllie @reclaim_mindbodyBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week Brea and I are talking all about your joints!What supplements should you be taking if you suffer from joint pain?Should you be taking supplements at all?Do you just need to stretch more?We answer all of these on this episode!Links to all articles used in this episode are listed belowhttps://www.transparentlabs.com/blogs/all/joint-supplements?gclid=CjwKCAjwmv-DBhAMEiwA7xYrd3wH7-bfzP8UzQSkZfAYo39BmnIqH2_aridWdnLTCwhjKU7RUCtyFxoCm1UQAvD_BwEhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-latest-on-glucosaminechondroitin-supplements-2016101710391https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis/understanding-aging-and-joints#treatment-for-oahttps://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-fish-oil/art-20364810Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodAllie @reclaim_mindbodyBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week we are talking about training with an injury!And we finally bring back Allie Huss as a new cohost to the podcast!  So happy she is here! Remember when you have an injury to listen to your body and rest as needed.  AND GO TO THE DOCTOR!!! Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodAllie @reclaim_mindbodyBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week Brea and I are talking creatine!The most studied supplement on the planet and the one that is still misunderstood by many.We bring science backed information to support why creatine is safe for you to use.All the article used in this episode are listed below:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002822397001892https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/6/1880https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/3/869https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-021-00412-w?fbclid=IwAR2kJDeb4usRCFmKAYc9HgMxeKEruF4BL9-LpeM5IgDbk97BzURaoVY12BEhttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-is-creatine#muscle-gainhttps://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/873.html#:~:text=Creatine%203%2D5%20grams%20daily,2%2D5%20years%20of%20age.https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/creatine-loading-phase#bottom-lineFollow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

Welcome to part 2 of our amazing interview with CB Supplements founder & owner Charlie Bailes.In this episode we talk about what Collagen actually is and how it can help you.  We also discuss the process Charlie and his company had to go through to get his product NSF certified!cbsupplements.comfollow them on Instagram @cbsupplements Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week Brea and I are super excited to bring part 1 of our interview with Charlie Bailes!Charlie is the owner and founder of CB Supplements, a collagen company that is NSF certified.  In this weeks episode we talk about Charlie's upbringing in fitness and why the health of his daughter, Vivian, motivated him start his company.cbsupplements.com Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week Brea and I talk about BCAAs.BCAAs were all the rage a couple of years ago and then some headlines came out stating that they were not that good for you.  What does the science say?All articles used in this episode are listed belowhttps://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.899.4666&rep=rep1&type=pdfhttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/20/3/article-p236.xmlhttps://search.proquest.com/openview/15d14fc4aa708f06ba13ed459aa767e1/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=4718https://academic.oup.com/jn/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jn/nxaa414/6127616https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/branched-chain-amino-acids-uses-riskshttps://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-bcaas#2Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

Creatine is the most study supplement on the planet, but protein is the most used!  This week Brea and I talk about protein!  We discuss how not all protein is created equal and how you can find the right protein for you.The two websites we discussed in this weeks episode are:https://labdoor.com/https://www.nsfsport.com/Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

Brea is taking the lead this week!This week Brea and I talk about intuitive movement.  We discuss what it means and why it can be important for your mental and physical health when you hit that wall and don't feel like working out.Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86 

This week Brea and I sit down with Kelsey for part 2 of her interview.  In this episode we talk about Kelsey's business, KML movement.You can find Kelsey on Instagram @kelseylensman and @KMLmovement Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week Brea and I are very excited to bring part 1 of our interview with Kelsey Lensman!Kelsey is a personal trainer, business owner and all around awesome person!  In this episode we talk about her history with sports and fitness and why she started her personal training business.You can find Kelsey on Instagram @kelseylensman and @KMLmovement Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week we talk about post exercise stretching and its ability to help you improve your mobility.While we learned a couple of weeks ago that stretching after exercise does not stop DOMS, it can help improve you quality of life by increasing range of motion and flexibility.Below are the articles used in this episode. https://ssms.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/Zeitschrift/53-2005-1/3-2005-1.pdfhttps://www.verywellfit.com/best-stretching-apps-5096980Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week Brea and Will dive into Supplements to help fuel your recovery!Below are the articles we used in the discussion this week.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3894395/ https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-017-0189-4/Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week Brea and I talk about all things sleep! When is the best time to workout if you want to improve your sleep? When is the worst time to workout? We answer all of these questions and more! Check out the links below for what we reference during the episode!https://www.sleep.org/how-sleep-adds-muscle/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352721815000157https://www.sleep.org/exercise-time-of-day/#:~:text=When%20Not%20to%20Exercise,might%20interfere%20with%20falling%20asleep.

In this episode Brea and I talk about post workout recovery and I got to tell you, our worlds are shook.We talk about all the hot topics when it comes to recovery including stretching and cold showers/baths.Check out the links below for all the information used in this episode!https://ssms.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/Zeitschrift/53-2005-1/3-2005-1.pdfhttps://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2008/05000/Recovery_From_Training__A_Brief_Review__Brief.49.aspxhttps://www.intelligentlabs.org/hot-or-cold-find-out-which-is-best-for-workout-recovery/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/apr/21/the-secrets-of-sports-recoveryFollow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week Brea and I talk about the top wearables on the market! We break down the pros and cons of each based off of the article listed below and our personal experiences.https://fitnessmasterly.com/whoop-vs-fitbit-vs-apple-watch/Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

This week Brea and Will talk about fitness and covid. The world has been changing daily over the last year and it has been hard for people that love to workout. With gym closures and the risk of infection it is hard to know what the right answer is. We don't have the answers but we share our opinions on what you can do to stay healthy during these times.Follow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPodBrea @Iam__BreaWill @ RelentlessWill86

WE HERE! WE STAYING!Best quote from this amazing interview. This week Will sits down with Brea and Allie to continue our discussion on Women in Fitness!We talk about body positivity, pressure in the gym, and how to change peoples view on strength!

This week we have part 2 of our interview with Allie!Allie asked to talk about women in fitness and the things that women have to deal with in the fitness space. This was a very good interview! We talk about everything from body image to pressures in the gym.Follow Allie on Instagram @ahuss262 and @reclaim_mindbodyFollow the podcast on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPod

Welcome to 2021!We are kicking off the new year right! This week we talk to Allie Huss. Nutritionist, CrossFit Level 1 coach and all around good person. Allie came to us by way of Joel. Allie is Joels cousin and asked to come on the podcast to discuss her nutrition business based out of Arizona.You can follow Allie on Instagram @ ahuss262 and @reclaim_mindbodyYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPod

Welcome to part 4 of our interview series with Brea!This week we discuss at home workouts and finding a good personal trainer with Brea. Since she is a personal trainer who specializes in at home workouts, who better to talk to about this. You can find Brea on her website iambrea.com and on instagram @iam__breaFollow the podcast on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPod

Brea Part 3! Revenge of Brea!This week we discuss bodybuilding as a training methodology. You can find Brea on her website iambrea.com and on instagram @iam__breaFollow the podcast on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPod

Welcome to Brea-cember PART 2!!!!In this episode we discuss more on Brea's experience in bodybuilding, why she decided to leave and why she wanted to become a personal trainer.You can find Brea on her website iambrea.com and on instagram @iam__breaFollow the podcast on instagram @RelentlessFitnessPod

WELCOME TO BREA-CEMBER This interview went so well it became four episodes!This week Nick and Will interview personal trainer and former bodybuilder Breanna Berry. In part 1 we dive into Brea's start in fitness and how she became involved in Bodybuilding.You can find Brea on her website iambrea.com and on instagram @ iam_breaFollow the podcast on instagram @ RelentlessFitnessPod

This week Nick and Will discuss Cardio Based Training.We discuss different types of cardio training including swimming and running. Below you can find the studies mentioned in this episode! We talk about the difference between High Intensity Training, steady state cardio and sprint interval training.https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/running-health-even-little-bit-good-little-probably-better-201407307310https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/FullText/2016/11000/Excess_Postexercise_Oxygen_Consumption_After.16.aspxhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4657417/Follow the podcast on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPod

Joel is back with the crew again this week.This week we discuss Joel's journey towards sobriety and an organization close to Joel's heart, The Phoenix!You can find the Phoenix at https://thephoenix.org/Follow Joel on Instagram @ theighselFollow the podcast on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPod

This week Nick, Pete and I sit down with our good friend Joel Geisel.Joel is a father, husband, and all around bada$$. One of the fittest guys you will meet and a genuinely good person.In part 1 of his interview we discuss Joel's history with fitness, how he discovered CrossFit and why he thinks health and fitness are important for everyone.Find Joel on Instagram @ theighselFollow the podcast on Instagram @ RelentlessFitnessPod

Shannon is back with Pete and Will to discuss Yoga as a training methodology.Shannon discusses why you should consider Yoga for your training and how to find the right place to train.Shannon as started her youtube channel! Find her on youtube at Raising Adventures YogaFollow Shannon on Instagram @raisingadventuresyogaFollow the podcast on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPod

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!!!Nick and Will sit down and geek out over the 2020 CrossFit Games.

This week we are excited to welcome Shannon Tanner!Mother, wife, professional yoga doer and all around awesome person.This week we discuss Shannon's background with fitness, how she found yoga, and her history with this training methodology. Follow Shannon on Instagram @raisingadventuresyogaFollow the podcast on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPod

Alex is back for part two of is interview with the Relentless Crew!This week we discuss Alex's views on CrossFit as a training methodology.We cover who should do CrossFit and why it is good for your longevity and your life!Follow Alex on Instagram @alexhawrelokFollow us on Instagram @RelentlessFitnessPod

This week the crew is at CrossFit Eden Prairie and we speak with Alex Hawrelok.Husband, Father, Coach and aspiring CrossFit Games Athlete.In part 1 of his interview we discuss Alex's background, his journey through different training methodologies and how he ended up with CrossFit.You can find Alex on Facebook @ Alex Hawrelok and on Instagram @alexhawrelokYou can follow the podcast on Instagram at RelentlessFitnessPod

The whole crew is finally together!Will, Nick, and Pete are here and this week we discuss at home workouts.We are talking about P90X, Beach Body, CorePower Yoga, Nike Training Club and much more. We talk about the risks and benefits of each and what you should look out for when considering which one might be best for you!Follow us on Instagram at the RelentlessFitnessPod

Pete is back!This is part two of our conversation with Pete Mortenson. In this episode we discuss Olympic Weightlifting as a sport and training methodology. Through his years of experience, Pete helps guide us through what Olympic Weightlifting is, who should do it, risks, and benefits.You can find Pete on Instagram at morty70 and lakerbarbellclubPlease follow the podcast at relentlessfitnesspod on Instagram

This week we finally meet the third member of the Relentless Fitness crew.Meet Pete Mortenson. Husband, Father, Olympic weightlifter, Coach and overall good dude. We discuss Pete's background with fitness, how he got into Olympic weightlifting and what fitness means to him.

Will is riding solo again this week!This week we discuss bodybuilding or training in a "globo-gym".We talk about risks vs benefits of this type of training methodology and Will provides some resources to help you begin your journey.Please follow us at RelentlessFitnessPod on Instagram!Next week we have our good friend Pete on the show. See you then!

Will is riding solo this episode.In this episode we discuss what CrossFit is, the ideas behind some of the training methodology, who should do CrossFit, risks, and benefits.

Episode 1 - IntroductionsNick and myself (Will) introduce ourselves, including how we got started in fitness and our history.We also discuss what the Relentless Fitness podcast is all about and what the future holds!

Welcome to the Relentless Fitness Podcast!The podcast of fitness enthusiasts trying to understand the complex world of health and fitness. Each week we discuss a different topic of fitness ranging from training methodologies, nutrition and recovery.Through personal experience, guests and in depth research, we will try to find the truth behind the magazine covers and instagram influencers to bring you real information that you can use to improve your life and get more fit!