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Fitness expert and personal trainer Ryan Waters hosts this weekly show providing the motivation and education you need to reach your personal fitness goals.

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    • Apr 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    But, but, but... I've tried everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 31:23


    If he's heard it once, he's heard it a thousand times... or, whatever the cliche is. Setting up the rest of season 3 o the Shredducation podcast, personal trainer, fitness expert and host Ryan Waters gives an overview of all the things to consider when looking at adopting a new and healthy lifestyle. Next time, we start the deep dive, so get ready, it's time to level up, put in the work, get fit and get shredded up.

    Break’s over — getting back to work and time to level up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 45:29


    The last year has been hard on everyone. Ryan Waters is back in studio urging everyone to get back to work in the kitchens and gyms. The right attitude, a solid meal plan and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle is just what we need to get back on track.

    Who's holding you accountable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 53:21


    Ryan's back in the saddle! Whether we're focused on your diet, your workout, your business or anything else in life, we all need a partner to hold us accountable to meeting our goals. Former Major League Baseball player Les Norman joins Ryan in the studio for conversation on accountability and how they're working together.

    We puked; but then we cleaned it up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 44:30


    There's no denying it. COVID-world is hard on all of us. We're divided on everything, stress is high and sometimes you just need to let it all out. Today is Ryan's turn. His opening rant may be controversial and you may not agree with him. That's OK. Because when we get through it together we get to the really good stuff. Puking's OK, just remember to clean it up afterward and find your way to healthy living.

    Stop beating yourself up; you can get back on track and reach those goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 53:39


    Ryan Waters offers straight talk about the need to stop the negative self-talk and allowing yourself to get back on track and put in the work to reach your goals by sticking to a meal plan and committing to your workouts. It's not easy, but you can do it. And you'll thank yourself later.

    The bagels and swiss cheese episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 40:52


    Don't be shy, folks. Hit play and get ready for a frank and real conversation about pelvic health. Physical therapist Amanda Fisher, of Empowering Your Pelvis, drops by the studio to talk about this often avoided aspect of healthy living. 

    Get moving' & get fit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 43:02


    Ryan brings friend and fellow trainer Aaron Hodges into the studio talk about training styles his path to becoming a trainer, motivator and coach.

    New year, new name, same mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 33:16


    Here we go! Ryan Waters is back for his second season preaching the gospel of a healthy lifestyle. If you're looking for motivation, tips and insights from experts around the country, Shredducation is the podcast you're looking for.

    New year; new habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 59:41


    In the final episode of 2019, Ryan and Aaron lay out a plan for helping all of us focus on instilling new habits for healthy living during 2020.

    2020 Vision: Some motivation as you look to the new year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 33:05


    Ryan's MIA this week, but Aaron and Jody bring in a special guest, Bo Flores, to talk about finding inspiration and motivation.

    Overcoming fears & finding motivation for ourselves and those around us

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 38:26


    The Shredd crew is joined by special guest Les Norman. Norman, a former MLB player, radio host and motivational speaker, will join the gang on stage this week for its live Shredducation event in Kansas City.

    Give yourself permission

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 38:56


    This week, we're giving thanks, we're saying goodbye to community champion and we're talking about those moments that inspired change. What's all of this have in common? They're all about finding a way for you to give yourself to be confident in your choice to make those needed changes.

    Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride; ain't nothin' gonna slow me down...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 24:55


    The producer took the gang's words to heart this week. Slick Nick had a rough day in the studio and it seemed some leftover Halloween poltergeists were wreaking havoc on the equipment. But just like Ryan, Aaron and Jody preach it for fitness, we stayed consistent with our process and focused on a positive outcome. Here's a few (albeit shortened) tips on sticking with your plan.

    Come on, coach me up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 23:59


    Ryan and Aaron sit down with fit lifestyle coach, Lynda Shreve.

    The power of giving back

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 36:59


    Ryan and Jody sit down with Nick — for his podcast — to talk about community and the power that comes from giving back.

    You want to know why we do this?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 37:52


    During the past 10 months, Ryan and the gang have talked a lot about motivation and mind set for a healthy lifestyle. But have you ever wondered what motivates these guys? Do you want to know what inspires them to stay on mission? Here's a little glimpse into what drives Ryan, Aaron and Jody.

    A raw conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 43:27


    Kate from Zen Donkey Farms drops by the studio to talk with the gang about the power and benefits of raw juices.

    Break the dang cycle, folks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 47:07


    I really wanted to find a way to work some Ratt lyrics into this summary, but it just didn't work. If you're of a certain age, I hope you're at least forced to now sing along. Anyway, Ryan and the crew are talking about weight cycling and finding your way to make a lasting lifestyle change so you're not constantly putting back what you've lost.

    She saw the sign, it opened up her mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 28:16


    She saw the sign. Life is demanding without understanding... Ryan and the Shredd crew welcome Jody Andrews to the studio. Andrews, an IFBB pro and(we think) our first international listening audience, stopped by to talk about how recognizing signs from her body and her surroundings has led her to lifestyle changes and a better path to happiness.

    Y'all get on the Happiness Wagon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 45:52


    Ryan's grabbed the reins and he's ready to hit the trail. Sorry, I got a little too happy after recording this episode... Happiness. Ryan and the Shredd Podcast crew have spent hours talking about nutrition, strength-training and cardio. But that other main ingredient to living a healthy lifestyle is learning who you are and allowing you to set frame your life in a context that lets you be happy.

    Know strengths. Know weaknesses. No fear.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 37:46


    As we change our habits and settle into our healthy lifestyles it's important to know our strengths and weaknesses. Allowing ourselves to be this self aware, creates the opportunity to make significant changes and embrace a new and better way of living for the long term... And Jody Rhew's back!

    Five minus two equals 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 42:43


    Don't be scared, your math isn't wrong. But then again, neither is Ryan's. This week, Ryan and Aaron hit a variety of topics, but mostly they're talking about consistency and the importance of developing healthy habits so you can not only reach your goals, but maintain your healthy lifestyle once you get there.

    The one with the pumpkin spiced spam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 40:04


    Pastor Ryan is back at the pulpit preaching the importance form. Seriously, folks, the guy is so passionate about your workouts, he's working himself into a frenzy. Oh, and spam makes an appearance in this week's episode. Things get a little weird.

    It's bed time, folks. Go the f*$#! to sleep!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 35:11


    It's not always about eating right and hitting weights. This week, Ryan and Aaron talk about the importance of working a good night's sleep into your routine. So, (please wait until after you listen) turn off your phones tonight, relax and get a good night's sleep.

    Opening Ryan's Geezer Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 45:49


    It's true, both Ryan and Aaron lug around geezer boxes packed full of capsules and tablets. But what supplements should you be taking? Ryan and Aaron take a little time to break down the supplement game and help you learn what can assist you in your efforts to reach your fitness goals.

    Somebody testify!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 42:38


    It's a Shredd first! Ryan and Aaron bring a guest (Steve Mott) into the studio to get a first-hand account to how changing your lifestyle can pay real dividends in all aspects of your life.

    The mailbag runneth over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 52:30


    Ryan and Aaron field questions from listeners on goal setting, weight training, cardio and meals. As always, the answers center around realistic choices meant to help create healthy habits and healthy living.

    Setting a routine and keeping your goals in mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 48:15


    Ryan and Aaron review some of the keys to maintaining the routine necessary to achieving your healthy living goals.

    But I don't want to get bulky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 40:56


    So, you've fixed your diet and now your trainer says it's time to start working out, too. But muscle weighs more than fat, so how is hitting the weights supposed to help you lose weight? I mean, it's not like you're looking to get bulky. Never fear, Ryan and Aaron are here to help you understand the ins and outs of a workout regimen for your weight loss journey.

    Don't fear the vacation reaper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 18:17


    Whether you're hitting the road for the July 4th holiday, a summer vacay or even if you're a carrier road warrior, Ryan and Aaron have some tips to help you maintain your healthy lifestyle while still enjoying your needed break.

    Wild thing, you make heart sing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 47:55


    Here it is, the cardio episode. Ryan and Aaron are answering all the questions: How much should I do? How long should I go? Is there such a thing as too much? Do I still have to lift weights? Why am I not losing weight? Don't worry, the crew answers all these and more.

    But, but, but my metabolism...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 45:56


    This week, Ryan and Aaron are talking about the importance of understanding your metabolism and the role it plays in your plan for healthy living.

    Realistic goals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 38:46


    This week, Ryan and Aaron are talking about goals and the need to keep them both realistic and achievable.

    The power of a cheat meal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 36:11


    Ryan preaches the necessity — and power — of making cheat meals a part of your plan.

    Count to 5. Get up. Be Alive.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 25:48


    The gang's throwin' on the preacher robes this week and talking motivation. Let's face it, we all need a little motivation from time to time. The secret, they say, is finding your way and committing to healthy habits.

    Math sucks; spelling is hard & labels lie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 39:35


    Sometimes livin' healthy ain't easy. A quick look at the nutrition labels may have you thinking you're eating healthy. But the truth is, labels aren't always telling you what you think they're telling you.

    Mailbag!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 51:20


    Jody's flown the coop again, but don't worry he'll still be coming 'round. It's a mailbag episode and Nick's reading listener questions for Ryan and Aaron.

    Let's talk about fats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 39:30


    The gang is back together. Ryan, Aaron and Jody sit down this week to talk about fats — the good, the bad and the ugly.

    It only works if you get your mind right, too

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 30:04


    Jody returns from his two-week hiatus, only to find Aaron's fled the coop this week. But it's all OK as Ryan and Jody take some time to talk about the role of mental health in your fitness journey.

    So, a guy walks into a gym...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 47:30


    So, a guy walks into a gym... What's next? What do you do at the gym? How do you warm up? Do you hit the weights before or after the cardio? Ryan and Aaron sit down to talk about routines and nutrition based on your goals in the gym.

    A day in the life of eating right

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 36:30


    Jody Rhew is on vacation this week, but fear not, producer Slick Nick filled the void as Ryan and Aaron broke down what it takes to keep on the program all day every day (well, except those rewarding cheat days).

    Don't fear the carbs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 37:00


    Fad diets and misinformation have made too many of us too afraid of carbs. Preacher Ryan's here to tell us we need not be afraid. In fact, he says, our bodies need the carbs. The trick, he says, is knowing the kind of carb you're eating and knowing when to do it. Get out your hymnals, the service starts now.

    So, I've got a few questions...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 37:45


    A mailbag episode! Ryan, Aaron and Jody let producer Nick Parker out of his corner to pepper them with questions from listeners and his own weird brain. Want to join the Shredd community and connect with the crew? Check out our Shredd Podcast Facebook page.

    10 tips for for a healthy and fit lifestyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 34:00


    On the heels of a successful live podcast event in the Kansas City area, Ryan and crew offer up 10 tips for latching on to a healthy and fit lifestyle.

    Working out — it's good for the body, mind & soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 27:28


    Ryan and crew respond to a question from a listener, discussing fitness and healthy lifestyle choices and their effects on not just the body, but on the mind and soul as well.

    Form matters, people.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 29:57


    Ryan, Aaron and Jody are talking about the need to "freaking focus" when you hit the gym. Technique and form are essential to getting the most out of your workout.

    Pack your protein!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 23:27


    This week, Ryan and Co. are talking about the power of protein. Protein, specifically animal proteins, play a big role in your healthy diet.

    The battle of the cravings!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 11:44


    Cravings. Those cravings seem to always be ready to knock us off our game. This week, Ryan and crew are talking about ways you can win the battle of the cravings!

    Beware the scale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 10:13


    Yeah, you read that right. If you're getting started on your fitness journey, one of the best things you can do is avoid that blasted scale! In this week's episode, Ryan, Aaron and Jody tell us the scale isn't always a good measuring tool for your success. 

    Fighting the good fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 10:59


    Small victories. For most of us, that's the key to a successful transition to a healthy lifestyle. This week, Ryan Waters and company are talking about will power and offering up some tips and inspiration for bulking up your willpower and celebrating those incremental wins on your way to reaching your goals.

    Know your body type; know your journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 11:00


    Endomore, ectomorph, mesomorph... No, they're not talking about the Mighty Morphin Power Ranger toys. This week, Ryan and the gang are talking about the importance of knowing your body type and using that knowledge to help set up your path to a healthy lifestyle.

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