Strong Ambition Podcast

Ever wonder what happens when a physical therapist is a powerlifter?In this episode, I chat with Justin Geisler—a Doctor of Physical Therapy who's also a strength and nutrition coach. We get into everything from managing pain during training to the benefits of heavy lifting across all ages. Justin shares his journey from hands-on therapy to virtual coaching, and we explore how real-world strength can carry over into longevity, injury resilience, and quality of life. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or someone navigating pain, this episode is full of practical insight.We cover:The surprising lifestyle of a traveling physical therapistHow physical therapy often misses the mark after injuryWhy manual therapy is overrated and strength training is underutilizedHow aging adults can safely deadlift, squat, and benchThe real reason strength training reduces mortality riskThe right way to work around injuries without losing momentumWhy chasing PRs too often can backfireSimple rules to separate hypertrophy from strength-focused trainingTips for physical therapists and coaches who want to actually walk the walkJustin also shares how fatherhood shifted his training goals—and why being strong still matters more than ever.To find out more from JustinInstagram @longevity.liftingFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutritionTwitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Ever wonder how competitive fighters plan their nutrition?Despite all the access to information, many fighters are still suffering through unnecessary, brutal weight cuts and following outdated nutrition advice.This week on the podcast, I sit down with James Nichol—a Muay Thai fighter and sports nutritionist—to break down the biggest mistakes in combat sports nutrition and what fighters should actually be doing to fuel performance.We cover:The cultural habits in combat sports that hinder optimal nutritionHow to plan realistic and effective weight cutsThe ideal body fat percentage for peak performancePractical macro strategies during fight campsEssential supplements: what's worth it and what's notThe psychological aspects of dieting and performanceThe often-overlooked importance of vegetables in a fighter's dietWhether you're a coach, fighter, or someone who trains hard and eats seriously — this one's packed with actionable insights.To find out more from JamesInstagram @jamesnicholnutritionFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Do you use a wearable? Apple Watch, Fitbit, Aura rings, and so many other brands have started to flood the market. But what can they tell us?Dr. Torkil Færø has discovered that it can tell you almost everything you need for optimal health. Dr. Færø went on his own journey, starting out overweight, sick, and with poor health. As he says, “like my patients”He wanted a change. He discovered through the use of so many different trackers that he could optimize not just his sleep, his cardio, his step count, but also, seeing the huge impact food has on his system, simply from using the data. This is the first time I've seen a resource you could try and use to test out if you have any food sensitivities. Dr. Færø has written a whole book on the utility and impact wearables can have on your health. In this episode, we dive into that and more:What got Dr. Færø into wearablesHow he uses wearables to track his recoveryHow to use trackers to see if you're sensitive :to foodsHow he feels about different brands of trackersThe impact different brands have for what purposeThe new book he's working onThis is a great podcast if you're really into biohacking and health optimization! To find out more from Dr. Torkil FærøInstagram @dr.torkilIf you're interested in Dr. Færø's book, you can find it here on Amazon. Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Have you ever thought about who are the hardest-working people in the world?Some people literally have to work 24 hours a day. Why aren't those people the wealthiest? And when it comes to business or fitness, why doesn't hard work get you the results you want? Well, Gavin has great guidance to open your mind to what you're missing. Maybe it's not about the work you physically need to do, but rather the mental work you need to put in. Gavin McHale was my former coworker and eventually my business coach. He radically change the direction of my life for good during the Covid lockdowns to help me move my business online. When taking his program, although there were some great business tactics, that wasn't the best part of what I learned.By far the most impactful thing was the mindset changes. In this episode, we discuss the analogous similarities that business owners have with those chasing fitness and healthier lifestyles. And we dive into the key mindset changes that need to happen, when someone's hard work isn't working. In this episode we discuss:What made Gavin want to coach other coachesWhy doesn't more exercise and diet not work?The dangers of the stories we tell ourselvesUnderstanding the reticular activating systemHow to not be afraid of your emotionsThe benefit of moving out of shame to curiosity His book the Consciouspreneur His most recent ambitionIf you enjoy psychology and really want to understand yourself better, this is a great episode for you. And if you have fun listening to this episode you can also go way back to Episode 12 here to my first interview with Gavin to get more of his story. To find out more From Gavin McHaleInstagram @GavinMcHale1Youtube: Gavin McHaleCheck out his book on Amazon hereFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com___________________________________Do you know about the Free DIY fitness group?In this group, you will get free video training about - How many calories should you eat to lose weight - How to make your own meal plan- How to know what foods you should choose - How much food you should eat- How often should you workout?- What kind of workout splits?- What exercises should you choose- How can you lose body fat, gain muscle, and still eat cookies?Along with that group accountability and support And a Q&A live for any other specific questions you might have!For FREECheck out this link if you want to join! https://marvelous-inventor-6086.kit.com/851413b73b

So much to tell you about!I had two really big challenges from January into March. As you may have seen, I did 60 days of eating a cookie every day and losing weight!There were so many great lessons I learned from it. I want to give you some awesome tips for your own fat-loss journey that really helped me. And I did my first powerlifting competition! I've wanted to do this for years, but I finally got myself a coach and finally competed! It was so much fun! And again I have some awesome lessons on this journey. In this solocast, I have some great details on both of these challenges, and I make sure to always give you tangible lessons you can use in your own journeyIn this episode I discussWhat the 60-day cookie challenge was likeWhat I liked about the challengeWhat I didn't like about the cookie challengeMy 6 biggest takeaway lessons from this challengeWhat were my favourite cookies and bake shopsMy DEXA Scan results to review my body fat %How the powerlifting competition wentThe major roles my coaches played in my successThe major lessons I learnedMy future plans for powerliftingA lot of fun details and some great lessons!

Could you imagine losing 120lbs?Have you ever considered if organic food is worth it or could it just be a scam?What do women have to worry about with fat-loss nutrition when considering hormones?Melissa answers all that and more. Melissa Ostash is a fellow online nutrition coach, who specializes in helping women in nutrition on their fat-loss journey. She had to come from a HUGE lifestyle change and lost over 120lbs herself! But that road wasn't easy as it came with many challenges, including a coach that led her to lose her menstrual cycle due to dieting too aggressively. We discuss her challenge and dive into so many other great topics. In this episode, we talk about:Her journey to lose 120lbsHer experience with an aggressive fat loss coachWhat does she wish more people knew about fat loss?Why could organic food be a scam?What does she think of the MAHA movementWhere does she see the fitness industry going?To find out more From Melissa OstashInstagram @thefitandfueledlifeFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com___________________________________Do you know about the Free DIY fitness group?In this group, you will get free video training about:How many calories should you eat to lose weight How to make your own meal planHow to know what foods you should choose How much food you should eatHow often should you workout?What kind of workout splits?What exercises should you chooseHow can you lose body fat, gain muscle, and still eat cookies?Along with that group accountability and support And a Q&A live for any other specific questions you might have!For FREECheck out this link if you want to join! https://marvelous-inventor-6086.kit.com/851413b73b

How do you feel about the MAHA movement? Ever wondered what really makes a great trainer?I sat down with John Stein, an Exercise Physiologist (one of the highest qualifications in the training world), to get his expert take. John has worked in clinical settings with heart attack patients and helped everyday people lose weight and get healthier.We had a trainer-to-trainer chat, covering:✅ What separates a great trainer from a mediocre one✅ What gets overlooked in fat loss (that could be stalling your progress)✅ Why he had to lose 20lbs himself✅ His real-world experience vs. research-based knowledge✅ And, of course… his thoughts on the MAHA movement

Do you know your own body fat percentage?What if I told you, something like a skin fold test, could be over 10% off?And what if you could know your bone mineral density? This is why a DEXA scan is so helpful. Melina Elliott and Erica Henderson, the co-founders of Body Measure, started the first business that could offer this information to the public, in Winnipeg. At body measure you can have your DEXA scan, have your metabolic rate tested, and they even team up with a dietician to help give you steps towards improving your health based on that information. And what's even MORE exciting… they recently started up a new business, called the Menopause Practice, to help women, pre, peri, and post-menopause optimize their health in one of the most difficult periods of their lives, including hormone replacement therapy. We go over all the testing and interventions they offer to optimize your health. In this episode we discuss- How and why they started Body Measure- What can someone learn from a DEXA Scan?- What is the danger of visceral fat?- How Melina used her DEXA to help her lose 100lbs and keep it off- How can a metabolic rate test help someone?- What is the Menopause practice?- What are the misconceptions around hormonal therapy for women?- What are some great results they've had already from the new practice?So if you're into optimizing your health long-term, you will thoroughly enjoy this episode!To find out more From Melina and EricaInstagram @Bodymeasure Website Bodymeasure.caFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com___________________________________Do you know about the Free DIY fitness group?In this group, you will get free video training about - How many calories should you eat to lose weight - How to make your own meal plan- How to know what foods you should choose - How much food you should eat- How often should you workout?- What kind of workout splits?- What exercises should you choose- How can you lose body fat, gain muscle, and still eat cookies?Along with that group accountability and support And a Q&A live for any other specific questions you might have!For FREECheck out this link if you want to join! https://marvelous-inventor-6086.kit.com/851413b73b

105 - How to improve your strength without breaking down! - Dr. J'aime Goguen Are you curious about improving your strength without your body breaking down? Well, imagine what it's like to work with high-level competitive powerlifters and try to keep their bodies from breaking down. That's Dr. G's job for her powerlifting team…And she helps me! Dr. J'aime Goguen is a board-certified doctor of chiropractor and helps work specifically with powerlifting athletes. I came across her Instagram account and noticed how smart her rehab exercise was. So we did a counseling session, and we started to work together using her unique online method of weekly therapy coaching. Each week, I send her videos of the rehab exercises she gets me to do, and the main lifts I want to keep improving while managing my hip and knee pain. She has made a huge impact on me and has a ton of knowledge to offer as she doesn't just coach you on the therapy but also helps make you better at the main lifting pattern itself to prevent the issue in the long term. We dive into so many great topics around powerlifting and rehab, so you will for sure learn alot. In this episode we discuss - How she got into being a therapist - How she goes into the powerlifting demographic - What makes working with powerlifting athletes so different - What are good tips for the bench press? - What are good tips for the back squat? - What are good tips for the deadlift? - Is sumo cheating compared to conventional? - Where is her powerlifting ambition? If you like lifting heavy stuff, this is a fun conversation to enjoy. More from Dr. G Instagram: @drjaimegoguen Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com ___________________________________ Do you know about the Free DIY fitness group? In this group, you will get free video training about - How many calories should you eat to lose weight - How to make your own meal plan - How to know what foods you should choose - How much food you should eat - How often should you workout? - What kind of workout splits? - What exercises should you choose - How can you lose body fat, gain muscle, and still eat cookies? Along with that group accountability and support And a Q&A live for any other specific questions you might have! For FREE Check out this link if you want to join! https://marvelous-inventor-6086.kit.com/851413b73b

Do you know what a DEXA scan is? Just in case you don't know, it is a Dual Energy Xray Absorptiometry. So you understand it simply, it is a very low dose X-ray that can determine a ton of data about your body including Body fat % Lean Mass (therefore predicting muscle mass) And bone mineral density And it is currently the gold standard for determining your body fat percentage. I went back to Body Measure, which is a great local business I've gone back to for the last few years and I've been able to track my progress. I now have 6 different tests to compare and contrast. This last DEXA scan had some really cool information, and I learned a lot from it. So I wanted to do a whole podcast to break down what I found out and what I learned from my last build phase. Because some of the information is really good and exciting! However…there are also some bad truths I have to see too

Did you know there is a business that delivers trainers right to your home? Jayce is one of those trainers! Jayce Van Alstyne is a colleague of mine I met at university for Kinesiology. He's been in the industry as long as I have but went into a unique path of working as a in-home personal trainer, and even owning a part of the franchise! In this discussion, we go over his story of what led him into training, and all of his experiences along the way. Along with that, we also spoke about his experience of helping his wife, Alyssa Van Alstyne, with the medical challenges she faced when the medical system had no answers. If want more context you go back to Episode 90, this was an interview I had with Alyssa about the incredible struggles she battled through for over 4 years. Within this episode, you'll hear Jayce's view on how hard it was to help someone he loves so much go through so much pain. Plus we have a lot of fun topics throughout the episode! In this episode we discuss - How and why Jayce started in fitness - The real big challenge personal trainers face starting out - What got him into the Fitness On-The-Go Franchise - What he liked about this style of personal training - Why he decided to leave the franchise - What pisses him off with social media these days - What was it like helping his wife through terrible health challenges - What is his most recent ambition More from Jayce Instagram: @JayceVanAlstyne Phone: 2048034998 Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com ___________________________________ Do you know about the Free DIY fitness group? In this group, you will get free video training about - How many calories should you eat to lose weight - How to make your own meal plan - How to know what foods you should choose - How much food you should eat - How often should you workout? - What kind of workout splits? - What exercises should you choose - How can you lose body fat, gain muscle, and still eat cookies? Along with that group accountability and support And a Q&A live for any other specific questions you might have! For FREE Check out this link if you want to join! https://marvelous-inventor-6086.kit.com/851413b73b

Are you curious about these health topics? With so many trends and ideas going around it's so important you have some clear ideas you can use. Do you think you need to worry about Gut Health? Do you think you need to go gluten-free? Are you missing HIIT cardio? In this episode, I dive in-depth into these topics. I give you the overrated/underrated idea but with context. Very often people give you blanket statements. But I don't like stating absolutes because there are SO MANY exceptions. So in this episode, I took a bunch of topics from my followers on Instagram for the overrated/underrated segment. In this episode I discuss: - Coconut Water - Gut Health - Gluten-Free Diets - Vegan Diets - Cultural/Traditional Foods - HIIT Cardio - Power Lifting Equipment - Cabbage Soup Diet - The Number On The Scale Plus I give you a fun little update on my own training and nutrition journey, as I am hitting new personal records, I have a new training goal, and a fun new nutrition challenge coming up in January! Important news for you! Starting Jan. 6,2025 I will have a FREE Do It Yourself Fitness group! This DIY fitness group will give you group accountability and support, plus you'll get access to the DIY portal! In the DIY portal, you get access to dozens of training videos to show you exactly how to make your own diet to help you lose weight, how to set up your strength training plan, plus how to enjoy cookies while you're doing it!

What makes a good strength and conditioning program? Is it just doing hard stuff in the gym so you're more prepared for the sport? It's actually quite far from that, and Don Moxley has a TON of data to prove it. Don Moxley is a sports scientist, who helped many athletes achieve incredible success in wrestling, including Olympic medals and many world championships. This is Don's 2nd appearance on the show, as he was on from Episode 75, and we picked up right where we left off, talking about the details so many people miss when it comes to good strength and conditioning programs. This discussion was even more detailed in its discussion of how someone can appreciate using more data rather than guessing when improving their exercise performance. In this episode we discuss: What got him to be a strength coach How he realized doing LESS gave him more The effect that the speed of a movement has on power development How do athletes address their weaknesses? What do wearables do to help athletes? Why is Zone 4 cardio bad? How to pay attention to overtraining If you would like to nerd out about what's going on in strength and conditioning for modern-day athletes, this is a great episode for you. More from Don Moxley Website: https://trainrecoverwin.wordpress.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donmoxley/ Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

This episode is a big one. It was an absolute honor to have this guest on. My father…Don Qually. My dad has been a grain farmer all his life. He's seen some good years, some bad years, and terrible years. But no matter what he kept pushing through. My dad is by far one of the hardest-working people I've ever met. Sun up to sun down. And no one has shown me a better example of what it means to chase your passion, regardless of how difficult it is, more than my dad. This was an incredible experience to get to know my dad better and to appreciate everything he's been through and what kept him moving forward. In this episode we discuss: What it was like growing up on the farm How he started farming The changes he has seen in farming over the years How he battles mentally through the bad years How much he loves to farm What does the future of farming look like with AI Is mono-crop agriculture really bad for farming? I wanted the 100th episode to be special, and I am more than certain this one lived up to that hope. It was an absolute pleasure to get to know my father a bit better. If you want to learn and understand a farmer's hard-working mindset…this is the episode for you. Find the full in-person interview on YouTube or Spotify! Remember to share this with someone you think would appreciate it!

One of my favourite people in the world is back! AJ Zeglen is my most repeated guest for a reason. He was my former boss, an incredible mentor, and now a good friend. We are very like-minded on so many things when it comes to ideas within training and nutrition. So, I had to have him on again to discuss some of the hot topics on social media these days. And this is an IN PERSON episode! These are the most fun episodes because they have a much more realistic conversation flow. In this episode we discuss: - Are microplastics a real concern? - How does AJ feel about Naturopaths? - What are his feelings on Ozempic? - Celebrities and steroids - Is cold therapy good or bad? - How would AJ program conditioning for a Boxer? - What is AJ's new business all about? I'm certain you'll get a lot out of this episode, so please download it now wherever you get your podcasts! EXCITING NEWS! At the end of November, there will be a Black Friday Offer coming! This not only has the benefit of a great deal but I have a “Good Intentions” Promo offer. Let's say you want to sign up with this great offer, BUT you're not ready to start until the new year. You can sign up for the Black Friday Promo but START in the new year! How great is that? Keep an eye on the newsletter and all social media accounts for more info! Find more from AJ Zeglen On Instagram @invictuspfp https://www.invictuspfp.com/ Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

You're probably used to hearing “Sugar is toxic!” Does this mean all sugars? Did you know…there are many different types of sugars and some are really healthy? Dr. Lewis has done research to discover two types of saccharides (sugars) that can help treat metabolic disease and Alzheimer's. Dr. John Lewis was a researcher, with over 180 publications in the top scientific journals, and he came across some amazing plants. He discovered that rice bran and aloe vera have unique properties that can improve a person's immune system function. They even saw cognitive improvement scores for individuals suffering from Alzheimer's better than any other medication or product known to man! In this episode we discuss: How he started in bodybuilding but why he left How he got into research What is so beneficial about Rice Bran? What benefits were seen from Aloe vera? How his product tested on patients with Alzheimer's Why did the NIH or Alzheimer's Society not want to use this product? This episode is a really detailed scientific discussion, BUT it features some amazing discoveries. I think Dr. Lewis has discovered something incredible here and more people should know about this product. Find more from Dr. Lewis On Instagram @drlewisnutrition https://drlewisnutrition.com/ Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com _____________________________

Want to get rid of your Dad-bod? Can you sculpt your body when you're over the age of 35? Dane's 5 pillar system can help you do just that. Dane Palarino initially owned two 7-figure head hunting businesses, and despite having money, he didn't have happiness. Despite doing 60 minutes of working out, and 16-hour fasts, he couldn't believe how bad he felt about how he looked. So he picked up a pair of 25lbs dumbbells and started on his own fitness journey. He not only completely sculpted his body to be in amazing shape, but he's now on a mission to help other dads do the same thing. In this episode, we talk about - How he changed his dad-bod - His 5 pillars of health - How he helps his clients improve their metabolism - How fasting can make your metabolism worse - Do you need to do fasted cardio? - What are dads missing in training and nutrition? This is an interesting episode as Dane does have some beliefs and systems that are different than mine. So you may notice minor debating on his tactics, and at the end of the episode I address how I feel differently and do not agree totally with all of his ideas. However, I feel he has a great system that can work awesome for many people, so I highly suggest listening in to hear all about it! Find more from Dane On Instagram @dadbod_sculptors https://dadbodsculptors.com/ Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Why would someone want to become a fighter? Why join the military? Alec Irvine has a story to tell about just that. Alec is a former client of mine. He worked with me when he was a teenager, around 15-16 years old, maybe 140-150lbs, and he's now around the age of 22-23 years old, and 190lbs. He's not only turned into a fully grown man but also a man of the military. I worked with Alec in both his skill development but also he training and nutrition, and we discussed all the lessons he used along the way. And this is a LIVE interview. So you can catch the full video version on YouTube. Or Spotify. In this episode, we talk about: - Why he wanted to fight - Losing his father at a young age - The calling he had to be a fighter - His experience starting in boxing - How strength, conditioning, and nutrition impacted his boxing - Why joined the military and his experience in it - His most recent ambition in MMA and the military If you know anyone interested in boxing, MMA, or the military, please share this with them! Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Do you think your psychology is stopping your weight loss? What if there was a form of hypnosis to help improve it? Dr. Glauberman has a program to help with that. Dr. Lloyd Glauberman is a clinical psychologist and the creator of the lifestyle intelligence program. He has a fascinating story about how he accidentally found a career in psychology, and then after one simple comment from a friend “Wow, you gained weight.” was enough to wake him up to realize he needed to change his eating behaviors. He now wants to help others improve their own eating and activity behaviors by using the power of psychotherapy and even hypnosis within his program. In this episode, we talk about: - How Lloyd literally walked into a new career - The difference between psychology and psychotherapy - What people are missing in behavior change - The power of ‘the pause” for eating - Lack of sleep is possibly ruining youths eating behaviors - Is sleeping 7 to 9 hours useful advice? - How can you have an effective epiphany to change your eating behavior? - What is lifestyle intelligence? - How hypnosis therapy can help Find more from Dr. Lloyd Glauberman https://lifestyleintelligencelq.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-glauberman/ Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

What kind of mindset does it take to get 7 figure months in your business? What does it mean to be a warrior in a garden? How does training and nutrition fit into it? Joe has the answers for all of these and more. Joe Marcoux is a sales coach for coaches. He specializes in helping people in the fitness industry understand how to sell their products confidently without feeling like a slimy salesperson, within his SOS Dojo. Joe was on the show previously for Episode 49, in which we dive more into his story of things he's had to overcome. But today we went deeper on what keeps him pushing forward. Joe is both a client and a friend of mine. He has been a big inspiration to me. He is in his 50s with more ambition and drive than most people in their 20s. In this episode we have dived into so many awesome topics for you to check out: Bipolar lifestyle of a business owner Why is the ‘Ego' the enemy? Warrior in a Garden or a Gardener in a War? How do you train smart as you age? What impact did martial arts have on Joe? Live Coaching Session About Testosterone Replacement Therapy Joe's ambition to get 7 figure months in his business Trust me you'll enjoy this episode! BONUS! - In this episode, there is an extra promotional code for the Metabolic Cookie Monster. Only on sale this week September 2nd to Sept 7th! Listen to find out! Find more from Joe On Instagram @SOSdojo Instagram, Facebook, TikTok @CoachJoeMarcoux www.Sosdojo.com Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Social media is littered with so much garbage information. But what is garbage and what is useful? Does carnivore make sense? Does fasting help repair your DNA? Can cold plunges burn more calories? Mitch and I clear all this up. Mitch Calvert is an online trainer himself and has been on the show before. Check out Episode 42 to hear his story about how he went from being obese to a very successful online coach. Mitch and I have stayed friends and colleagues ever since our last episode together. We meet up and chat about all these topics. So why not record it for you to hear? If you're an everyday person, who wants to be fit and healthy, but you're getting confused and discouraged by what is on social media, this conversation is for you. We dive into so many topics and give you a much better understanding of these crazy ideas on social media. In this episode we discuss - What annoys Mitch the most? - Carnivore diet and Paul Saladino's messaging - Fasting - Cold plunges - Can you walk too much? - Ozempic - the new weight loss drug - What does it mean to be healthy? If you know someone who would enjoy this conversation, please share it with them! Find more from Mitch On Instagram @Mitchcalvertfitness Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com ______________________________ Would you like a free Calorie calculator? Check out this link, I'll send you a free calorie calculator and video on how to figure out exactly what you need for your goals! https://marvelous-inventor-6086.ck.page/8fe00cc222 _______________________________

How much strength training do you really need in a fat loss phase?What is the minimum?Is it 45 minutes?Maybe 30 minutes?When a person is in a fat-loss phase, the main goal of exercise is to prevent muscle loss, to improve strength, and keep the joints healthy. But if you're even an intermediate lifter, your body won't build much muscle in this phase. Why should we do a bunch of volumes when it is harder to recover?So I wanted to challenge myself to do an experiment of 30 minutes or less with my strength training 4 days a week. I have some good results, some bad results, and ugly results. In this episode, I review all the major mistakes I made plus showing you how you could do an efficient fat loss training program if you wanted to. In this episode I discussThe 30-minute or less experiment set upThe good, bad, and ugly resultsThe 4-month evolutionValue of how to track working setsGood/bad Use of Rest-pause techniqueWhen a variety of exercises is a bad thingWhy DOMs can be overratedWhy isolation exercises can be a waste of timeHow to properly address injuriesValue of getting a coachMy most recent ambitionIf you know anyone who has a busy schedule but still has training goals, please share this episode with them! And if you find this episode helpful, please leave a 5-star review! Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Could you imagine eating fast food and losing weight? That was my plan with the Fat Loss On-The-Go Challenge this last spring!I mentioned in a previous podcast that I was aiming to challenge myself to do something very different. If I couldn't cook for myself or travel to another city, BUT I wanted to lose body fat, how would I eat? That's what this challenge was all about. I took on this challenge this past spring from March to June. However, it altered over time. In this podcast episode, I break down how that challenge went, how it changed, and all the lessons I learned along the way. I learned so much in this experience so I have a lot to tell you about so you know some great ideas for eating fast food on the go…And what kind of big mistake in fat loss you need to look out for!In this episode I discuss - The challenge set up- The nutrition plan strategy for the challenge- Summary of Each month and how the challenge evolved - Biggest lessons about the challenge- Things that went well, and things that didn't go so well in the fat loss journey- How did my body fat % evolve- My new ambition in fitness and nutritionAnd so much more within the episode for you to take REAL lessons and tools from to help your own fat loss journey. Remember to like and subscribe if you enjoyed the podcast!And if you found it valuable, please share this episode with someone else who has to eat out on the go all the time and wants some new strategies. Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Imagine being in pain every day, and the doctors telling you ‘We don't know. You're just going to have to deal with it.”That is exactly what Alyssa dealt with for MANY years. Alyssa Van Al Styne is a life and business coach who discovered her calling after enduring years of debilitating health issues. For over five years, she faced daily pain without any clear diagnosis from doctors. Eventually, she found answers and overcame her physical challenges, only to realize she still needed to address her mental well-being. Alyssa transformed her experience into tools and strategies that she now shares with her clients to help them overcome mindset challenges in both business and life.Having gone to school with Alyssa and knowing her husband, I was aware that she had some health issues but had no idea of their severity. In this episode, I was not only surprised to learn about the extent of her struggles but also deeply impressed by her optimistic mindset and resilience in managing constant pain. And she should be noted, she has a family of 3 kids! In this episode, there is so much to learn from her experience. In this episode we discuss:-Alyssa's very first head impact issue-Why she had to go to Germany for surgery-How she spent 5 years in chronic pain-She finally discovered why she was in pain-The most painful surgery experience of her life-How she had 3 children throughout all of this-The mental battle of going back to work-How she uses this experience for her clientsThis is truly an incredible story to show you the power of mental perseverance and gratitude. Find more from AlyssaOn Instagram @vanalstynealyssahttps://calendly.com/alyssavanalstyne/clarity-session Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Could you imagine being over 50 years old and thinking “It's just too late for me”?Well, this is a very common view for MOST of the population.Susan had the exact OPPOSITE mindset and she got into her BEST shape AFTER 50. Susan Niebergall is an online fitness coach, who owns her own online coaching business, and helps Jordan Syatt run a very successful online fitness membership called the “Inner Circle.” She began her career prior as an educator, but had to go through an incredible lifestyle transformation herself, and then felt she needed to help others do the same thing!Susan's biggest message is “It's NOT too late.” Because she knows she has felt that way before. She is a very well-spoken and insightful coach. She has been through the challenge of battling through menopause and turning around her fitness better than she ever had it before. She hopes to help as many women in their 50s and older to do the same thing. In this episode we discuss:-Her initial challenge with fitness-How she turned her life around in her 50s-How she fell in love with powerlifting-How to understand why the scale isn't going down-How she hated calorie tracking-How she helps with meal planning-What do women in menopause need to know about fitness-Her most recent ambitionFind more from Susan:On Instagram @susanniebergallfitness Youtube susanniebergallfitnessBook: Fit at any age (Find here)Podcast: Strong and lean at any age Find more from Rhyland:On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com______________________________

Let's say you hate your job.Routinely during your work day, you break into tears from the frustration….Would you have the courage to change careers? Chase your passion?Sam did just that! Sam Hojnowski is an online strength coach and fat loss specialist. She originally began her professional career in the world of engineering. But after years of emotionally frustrating days, and feeling a lack of fulfillment, she made the big jump to chase her new passion…Fitness!  And became an online and in-person trainer. Sam has a great story here to share about how big of a character shift she made. One of the major topics we discussed is how fixed she thought she was in her career and fitness, but discovering a growth mindset and just how much she had the control to change. This is an awesome story of character change! In this episode we discuss- How and why she got into training- How she went from a fixed to a growth mindset- Starting as an engineer and flipping careers- How fitness comes in many body sizes- Why she loves cardio - Her love of powerliftingDo you have a fixed or growth mindset? Listen to this episode to find out and much more!Remember if you enjoy this episode, please leave a kind review!Find more from SamOn Instagram @strong.with.sam  Website https://www.strongwithsam.fit/ Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Want to hear some inspiring stories?How hard do you think people push themselves with exercise when they have to go through cancer treatments?Well JC has helped many people through that. JC Rodriguez is an exercise physiologist who works with individuals who are battling or recovering from disease states, but he specializes in working with cancer patients.An exercise physiologist is a certification that is for trainers who have enough education to safely work with any population, including those with disease states. You can almost see the certification as being an ‘exercise doctor” and that's why doctors constantly refer high-risk patients specifically to well-trained people like JC. With JC working with so many patients at an incredibly difficult point in their lives, JC has some incredible stories for you to hear and appreciate. In this episode, we talk about - How he grew up in Venezuela - What changed when he came to the US- His realization of why exercise is so important- Difference between cardiac rehab and cancer patients- How he works with cancer patients differently- The most inspiring stories of working with cancer patients- The dangers of social media for those with cancer- His program and how it helps If you're looking for your daily dose of inspiration this episode has it! Remember if you enjoy this episode, please leave a kind review!Find more from JC On Instagram @OncoloFitWebsite https://www.oncolofit.com/cancer-online-health-and-fitness-coaching Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Could you imagine adding 40lbs in 4 months?Well, that's a part of Chris's story! Chris McMahon is an online trainer, who's had his own unique battles to make him a great coach. Before he got into training he was always known as ‘the skinny kid' but then eventually, due to an acting role, he was inspired to gain weight, which helped him fall in love with training in the process. This conversation with Chris has a different perspective for many to appreciate as he comes from being a leaner person naturally. So we dive into the psychological struggles he had with being seen as the smaller person. Along with that, Chris also grew up being a Type I diabetic, and we talked about how that actually helped him so much more with his nutrition in the long term.  In this episode we discuss- How Chris got into fitness- What it was like growing up as the ‘skinny' kid- How he gained 40lbs in 4 months- How can eat as many calories as me being 50lbs less- What makes his program unique- Challenges of being a father and fitnessIf you enjoy this episode please leave a review! Remember to like, subscribe, and share! Find more from Chris McMahonOn Instagram @coach.chrismcmahonWebsite:https://chris-mcmahon.com/coaching/Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

What has your fitness journey taught you?Callie Coshun is an online personal training and nutrition coach, as well as an in-person Zumba instructor. Callie grew up with a very difficult time eating, and yo-yo dieting for years, but finally found a sustainable routine and got out of the fad diet routine. In this episode, we dive into the challenges she faced from her upbringing around diet, and having such a hard time with sustainable weight loss. But then how her love of Zumba changed everything for her. We also discuss important concepts around the mental health challenges in fat loss journeys and really important ideas around the HAES movement, as far as what is a healthy body weight.In this episode we discuss:-How she got into fitness-Her challenges with Yo-yo dieting and fad diets-What is Zumba all about?-What got her into strength training-Her advice for other women in fat loss-Can someone be healthy at any size?-What's her most recent ambitionReally awesome conversation, especially if you're interested in the topic of ‘Health At Every Size'. Please remember to leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! Find more from Callie CushonOn Instagram @calliejanefitnessFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Have you ever wondered if women have different needs for fitness and nutrition?Especially as they age? Kelly Kauffmann is an online trainer who specializes in helping women in their 40s and 50s sustainably lose weight. Kelly has been in the fitness industry for almost 30 years. She also teaches yoga and in-person personal training for special physical disabilities. Kelly has a great story of what got her into the fitness industry and how she evolved her understanding of fitness and nutrition over the years. Her mission is to help other women from her generation understand new and easier ways of thinking, rather than falling for the old school ideas. In this episode we discuss:-What got her into fitness-How a military boot camp changed her path-How she has let go of the ‘skinny body' mindset -How she helps her client track body composition-What are ‘Honesty Pants' and why they are so helpful-What is different for women in fitness during menopause?-Can yoga give you strength?-What she learned from working with people who have physical disabilities-Her most recent ambition This is a fun conversation if you're curious about women's fitness and health as you age!Please remember to leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! Find more from Kelly Kauffman On Instagram @kellykauffmannfitnessFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Could you imagine losing over 140lbs? Well, Justin did just that! Justin Moran is a fellow online training coach who went through an incredible transformation himself. After a conversation in the doctor's office, hearing he may end up getting diabetes, he completely turned his life around. With his newfound motivation, he ended up losing over 120 lbs even in his first 8 months! He later transitioned into a coach to help others, showing how to make fitness way easier on themselves rather than going about it the way he did. What is unique about Justin's story is that he will NOT recommend the journey he took to lose weight. Justin speaks in very detail about his regret being within the extreme nature of his journey. So he is now pushing the message of simple and sustainable methods, and helping people manage guilt through their challenging days. This is a great conversation to hear from someone who's really been through it. In this episode we discuss Why Justin decided to change his waysWhat he did to lose 120lbs fastWhy does he think he lost weight the wrong wayHow he evolved his training and nutrition to be more sustainable How he recommends people manage guilt around foodWhat he sees as detrimental messaging on social mediaHis most recent ambition A great episode to really understand the emotional difficulty individuals need to work on during a fat loss journey. Please remember to leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! Find more from Justin MoranOn Instagram @healthyhabits4busylivesWebsite https://jtmfitness.com/ Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Do you ever feel like you're not being yourself? Have you ever had this feeling like you're not being authentic? How can you tell? T. Mark Meyer is a psychotherapist and a consultant for the world's largest corporations, leading workshops on conflict resolution, authenticity, and authentic management. He coaches professional athletes in discovering their purpose and counsels both couples and individuals. T. Mark is a business coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner who uses his experience to help others live their most authentic lives. He is also the author of the Amazon best-selling book, The Art Of Being Authentic. In this episode, we have a really deep discussion on what it really means to be your authentic self, but also recognizing the challenges around it. T. Mark talks a great deal about how goals do not help but rather how uncovering your purpose is the start of finding your authentic self. This was a really cool deep dive on mindset and motivation, I'm certain you'll look at your own lifestyle a bit differently after this one!In this episode we discuss - Where T. Mark started - How he transitioned into psychotherapy- Difference between psychotherapist and psychologist- What does it mean to be authentic?- Why are goals not helpful?- How to discover your purpose?- How does Trauma affect us?- Mindset tools for clear motivationThis was an enjoyable chat, as T. Mark gives great detail on how you can be so much clearer with finding your purpose and start living life more authentically. Find more from T. Mark MeyerOn Instagram @authentictmarkmeyerOn LinkedIn Troels Mark MeyerWebsite tmarkmeyer.com Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Do you know why you get bloated and gassy from certain foods?Are you curious about how my fitness has been going over the last 3 months? Did you know I'm about to begin one of my hardest fat loss challenges to date?!In this episode we cover a great question from a follower about what foods cause bloating and gas, so I go into detail about what foods to watch for, to understand what FODMAPs are and why you need to be aware of them. We then dive into my fitness over the last 3 months. How I went from one of my worst holiday weight gains in years, then into a mini cut, and how I had one of my best nutritional building phases ever. Lastly, we discuss my new nutrition and fitness challenges that might end up being some of the hardest challenges I've done!You'll get a lot of great info from this episode!The main topics I discussed:- What Foods Cause Bloating and Why- What Are FODMAPs and why to be aware of them- My Worst Holiday Weight Gain In Years- My Mini-Cut And Reverse Diet- The Best Nutritional Bulk I've Ever Done- Fast Food Fat Loss Challenge- Mobility Challenge- Super Fast Strength ChallengeI'm super excited about this next challenge for my fitness. You'll be really interested to hear about the details of it because it will be real-world applications you can apply in your life! In this episode I have a special offer for the BBK program so you have to listen in to hear the discount ONLY given to Strong Ambition listeners! Remember to leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!

Can you imagine going from being overweight at an office job, to being jacked every day working from home?Well Johnnie took that exact transition. Johnnie Perry has been an online coach since 2019 but originally started in the corporate world. He was fed up with how he felt every day and took it upon himself to change his health and in the end a whole new career path. You'll hear about how he dove right into in-person training, then quickly had to transition into online very suddenly, and HAD to make it a success to do some BIG news in his home life! (Listen to the episode to find out)I met Johnnie at a live event for the last mentorship group I was with. We shared a room and got along great. He immediately helped me a great deal to help me with my business. But I was most impressed with how fit he is, with very simple workouts, and doing minimal time in the gym! In this episode, you'll get to hear a great story about how Johnnie overcame his old lifestyle to become a completely different person. But we also help guide you on the important things to know about online training and even discuss really important topics within the challenges of navigating social media. In this episode we discuss- Where Johnnie started- How he went from 200lbs to 165lbs- How he started with in-person training- His transition into the being an online trainer- The differences between in-person and online training- His system to help clients with their nutrition for long-term success- What pisses us off the most with social media and the fitness industry- Johnnie's most recent ambitionIf you're in the corporate world, you'll really appreciate his story. If you enjoy this podcast remember to leave a review or share with a friend you think it would help! Find more from JohnnieOn Instagram/TikTok @jpyourptWebsite http://vltransform.com/ Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Do you struggle with the motivation?Great news. It's normal. So Jon and I discuss the depth and layers that you should better understand for yourself when maintaining that motivation. Jon is a strength coach and college I met through another mastermind group. He's got great experience with helping people improve their strength, and health, and especially improve their joint function, to be better athletes as they age. We hadn't been in touch in over a year, so we decided to do a chat-up conversation live on the podcast! We didn't have a crazy goal with the podcast but instead, we felt we could see where the discussion would go when we review the current topics in the fitness world. And motivation was the biggest topic we kept coming back to. We go back a forth over so many great ideas, but with great insight to help those who struggle with being consistent or even get going in training. In this episode we discuss- Difference of online vs. in-person training- What is the most important time to be motivated?- How to stoke your motivation fire- Spectrum of what fitness looks like to be healthy- How does AI change the fitness industry?- Why ‘health' isn't a good motivator- What does wellness mean to you?- Jon's most recent ambitionThis is another truly authentic conversation, as we very much free-flowed throughout this episode to just hear each other's ideas and thoughts out. You will get great insight into the mindset you need to have when it comes to improving and especially maintaining motivation for long-term fitness. Remember to review this episode if you enjoyed it! And please share with anyone you think would appreciate this great topic. Find more from JonOn Instagram @jonjorundsonWebsite http://jonjorundson.comFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

When you get injured, do you go to a doctor? Do you go to an athletic therapist? A physical therapist?  Do you know the difference? Most people do NOT know which to go to for what type of issues. Rich can help you solve that. Rich Girardin is an Athletic Therapist and owner of Perimeter Therapy, whom I have known personally for many years. He's worked with many sports teams as an athletic therapist helping athletes but in the last several years, a great deal more work in the clinical setting, where he is helping everyday people heal from any lifestyle injury. This is Rich's second time on the show, as he joined AJ and me during the last Whiskey and Barbell episode. However, in this episode, we focus on his expertise in the realm of therapy. He's helped me for many years with my injuries, and I still use his exercises to this very day. This conversation is about getting you to understand more about the realm of injuries. How to both recover from injuries and try to prevent them better. In This Episode We Discuss- What got Rich into Athletic Therapy- Difference between Athletic Therapy and Physiotherapy- Do we need ice after an injury?- What do therapy modalities do?- Should we foam roll?- What's the difference between mobility vs. flexibility?- How to improve range of motion- Compensation patterns, good or bad?If you are curious about how to better understand injuries, this is a great podcast episode for you! Find more from RichWebiste http://www.perimetertherapy.ca/On Instagram @perimeter.therapyFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Do you know anyone who's suffered with bulimia?This an incredibly difficult thing to overcome, but Kelsey was able to do just that AND change her mindset towards food and fitness forever. Kelsey Schaefer is an entrepreneur and a client of mine for over 2 years. Previous to working with me, she struggled for many years with her fitness constantly. She spent many years battling an eating disorder. She did gradually pull away from it but even after she still found herself so frustrated with her fitness because she always worked so hard with minimal success. That is until we got her on the right program, and fitness finally felt easy.The amazing thing about working with Kelsey is that she completely trusted the process. Because she did that we were able to get amazing results. Even to the extent that I was with just how much we boosted her metabolism!If you are someone who struggles with fitness, and can't understand why it's not working for you, this is a story for you. In this episode, we talk about- How Kelsey started with body image issues- How she got into disordered eating- What got her out of disordered eating- Her experience with keto and fasting- The major changes she had working with me- How we boosted her metabolism- Her most recent ambitionTruly a wonderful underdog story I'm certain you'll enjoy. Remember to share this with anyone you know who is struggling with their fitness journey!Find more from Kelseyhttps://inspiredidiots.com/ On Instagram @inspired.idiotsFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Have you ever done a life review for a year?Not just a review of memories but rather the life lessons that you hope to take with you for many years.In this episode, I dive into what I learned in 2023 and I am so glad I did this review. Most of us may sit back and look at some fun memories, and think of a few highlights, which is also fun. But to sit down and review your lessons, is super impactful. Every year should be life-changing for us, but I can honestly say this year was massive for me on so many levels, including both personal and professional. But I honestly believe that through the process of doing this year-end review podcast, I was able to remind myself of valuable lessons even more. In this episode I discuss- Lessons from the bodybuilding- What I learned about muscle-building- Many things I learned about in my training- What I understand now about my binge eating challenge- Lessons about psychology and the subconscious mind- Embarrassing stories about binge eating- What mindset shift I'm taking into 2024- My exciting fat loss challenge coming up in the new yearI'll warn you…This is a LONG episode because I had a lot to discuss. But I made sure every lesson I had, was a lesson I think most people can learn from too. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, and share this with someone else you think will enjoy this! I would appreciate it greatly. See you in 2024!

Have you ever wondered who designs the workouts for top college athlete? Well, Don is one of them! And he will give you great insight on how it's done!Don Moxley is a professor from Ohio State University who specializes in exercise science. While working as a professor he would also oversee many of the highest level athletes at the university. Now after his long career of working to help top-level athletes perform at their best, he is on a mission to help others improve their longevity by using interesting supplements to do so. I was so excited to speak with Don because he is an exercise scientist and this really speaks to my passion for working with athletes. I was blown away by his knowledge, experience, and success as a strength coach. I was even more impressed when I heard he was working with Louis Simmons, the world-renowned powerlifting coach from Westside Barbell. This conversation is about two exercise nerds really having fun.In this episode we discuss - How Don started on a farm and what it taught him- Don's experience of being a wrestler- What should athletes worry about with strength training?- What was it like working with Louis Simmons?- What are the 4 big stones for life?- Why is HRV so important?- What is Autophagy? Why is important?I learned a great deal in this episode so I'm certain you will too! More from Don MoxleyWebsite: https://spermidinelife.us/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donmoxley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donmoxley/Twitter: https://twitter.com/donmoxley?lang=enFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Do you think powerlifting has to be hard?Well, both Kurtis and I think it doesn't have to be!Kurtis Tallaire is a powerlifting coach of 6 years and was a former national-level competitive powerlifting for over 7 years himself. He not only has great accomplishments himself in the sport, but he has coached many athletes who crush competitions at a national level as well. I met Kurtis through my friend Quinn, who was training for his first powerlifting meet. I remember hearing Quinn “These programs are honestly pretty easy.” whenever he was telling me about Kurtis's programming. And this is why I knew I was so interested in chatting with him about it. I know he was getting his athletes to do the right intensities with slow modest gains, which is my favourite style of lifting. This chat is so much fun as we cover so many great concepts that can help anyone, even if you just want to be stronger a barbell lifts. In this episode we discuss - How he got into powerlifting- Who were his influences in lifting- How he plans his programs for his athletes- What mistakes are people making in the Bench, Deadlift, and Squat?- Really unique tip on improving grip strength- How he uses deloadsThis was truly a great learning experience for me to hear him speak about the major mistakes people make in the big 3, in so much great detail. I promise you'll learn something great here. Find more from KurtisOn Instagram @Kurtis.t Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Do you see yourself as a business athlete?You need to perform in life so why wouldn't you?And can you imagine what AI could do to help you perform your best?Kieth Bilous is the creator of the Business Athlete Performance Lab, which is an online community offering services to help you perform at your best. With the collaboration of highly qualified athlete performance coaches, Keith is building an interface using AI and a community that allows ambitious businessmen and women to accomplish their best physical goals and business goals. Something really cool about this episode is that we make a shared podcast combining both the Live In The Lab and Strong Ambition Podcast in one. AND it is another in-person chat! This makes the whole podcast more of a real conversation, as we interview each other back and forth throughout the episode. I've had Keith on the podcast before (Episode 3), and he's got amazing insight as he is one of the most successful entrepreneurs I've ever met. And we discuss how he's been able to make sure fitness and health were the backbone of his success. In this episode we discuss- What got Rhyland into online training- Who does Rhyland help serve best?- How social media has changed for businesses - How Keith uses fitness to help his business - What is the business athlete performance lab - What are Keith's big ambitions upcoming this yearThere is something very authentic about this conversion because of being both in person, and because we sharing the discussion rather than just an interview. I had a lot of fun in this conversation and you will get to see a different side of Keith and me during this chat. Find more from Keith X@officialbaplInstagram @officialbaplYoutube @officialbaplLinked in @officialbaplFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Do you have craving or binge eating challenges? Well Dr. Glenn specializes in helping you solve that exact problem. Dr. Glenn Livingston is a Ph.D. veteran psychologist, who initially worked for the food industry to help enhance food pleasure. But then after many years of his own binge eating habits around chocolate which led him to obesity, he went on his own journey to understand and conquer his mind around his cravings and binge eating. In this conversation we dive deep into how many challenges Dr. Glenn had on his journey, what he's come to understand about the psychology within cravings, and why he says he has an inner ‘pig' inside him but we also focus on the great action steps someone can take in order to work against their own binge eating habits. If you want to understand better strategies to help your cravings or binge eating habits, this episode will do just that. In this episode we discussDr. Glenn's story and how he battled obesityDr. Glenn's understanding of his love for chocolateWhere cravings come fromDiscussing “why” doesn't matter but “how” to fix it doesStrategies he uses with clients for binge eating and cravingsCan you moderate treats or should you abstain?Why does he have a pig inside of him? There was so much that I took from this episode, so I'm certain you will too. Find more From Dr. Glenn Livingston https://www.defeatyourcravings.com/Get your free ebook and resources on his website! Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Did you know a lot has changed in the science research of muscle building?We had a great discussion about it in this episode and you get to hear two great perspectives. Rich has been more of a casual weight lifter for years, but has always seen himself as a ‘hard gainer.' This insight is very helpful for you to hear as he has had more challenges with building muscle when compared to me. So I make sure to ask him questions on what specifically he has found made the biggest impact for him to gain weight when he wanted to. AJ has been a trainer for over 20 years and has great experience with both putting on his own size and helping others put on muscle when they want to. He has great insight from both the theoretical perspective but also what he's seen work in the gym effectively. On top of this, I add my own experience of a recent experiment that helped me add weight very quickly. In this episode we discuss- What is the most important thing for Rich when building muscle?- What is the flaw with worrying about perfect form?- Rhyland's experiment with the Rest-pause technique- Do you need to program deloads?- AJ's newest lesson on muscle buildingThis is another fun conversation as we are in even deeper to the whiskey at this point but we still get some great info for you to learn from. Find more from AJOn Instagram @AJzeglenFind more from RichOn Instagram @perimeter.therapy Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

This is a fun one! The VERY first in-person podcast episode to date! This is a two-part episode series, so in this first one, we caption the topic of sustaining fat loss!AJ has great experience in helping coach some physique competitors in reverse dieting after a competition. Given AJ has been a trainer and nutrition coach for over 20 years, he has a great perspective on seeing how someone can sustain fat loss. Rich is an athletic therapist and gives a good perspective on different topics from a therapy standpoint, but also as someone closer to the general population person just trying to be in good shape. Given AJ and I are both trainers, we have biased perspectives, so Rich's feedback on many topics is very helpful. In this episode we discuss- Reverse dieting and how to do it- Mistakes I made in his reverse diet- How reverse dieting went VERY well for my client- Can you sustain under 10% body fat all year round?- Difference in body fat measuring tools- What does someone need to consider to sustain their fat lossThis is a really fun one and a lot of very practical tips that you should be aware of when you want to keep the weight off, after your fat loss program!Remember to share this with someone who needs to know more about sustainable fat loss!Find more from AJOn Instagram @AJzeglenFind more from RichOn Instagram @perimeter.therapy Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

This guy is a competitor…You may have caught my interview with my other competitor but this guy is even more serious and VERY inspiring. Josh Thompson was my competitor for Classic Bodybuilding Class B, and he not only won our category but he took the overall best in Classic Physique at the Van Dyke Classic. He then later went on to compete at Nationals with an incredible result. The really awesome part about interviewing Josh was hearing his passion and love for the sport of bodybuilding. This isn't just a recreational thing. Even though he does a lot of this in his spare time, he is determined to be the best bodybuilder he can be. You will hear so much of his passion in this interview.In this episode, we talk aboutHow he started in bodybuildingWhy he loves posingHow he planned his nutritionHow he planned his trainingHow he does his reverse dietAnd his future competition ambitions I can't reiterate enough about how you can feel his love for the sport. This interview is a fun one because you hear how hard he works at it. Even if you don't love bodybuilding, listening to his level of dedication and discipline is incredibly inspiring. Remember to share, like, subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this podcast! Find more from JoshOn Instagram or Tiktok@creativmynd.mvmntFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Do you struggle with your psychology around food habits?Maybe around food cravings?Are you frustrated with your discipline and consistency? Well, we got to ask Laura these questions and so many more great tips to help you with the mindset of training and nutrition. Laura Cecarelli has her masters in kinesiology and is a PhD candidate for Clinical Psychology. She's been working for years focusing on the psychological effects of sport on high-level athletes. More recently she's been doing even more work in the clinical setting of psychology.Laura is making her 2nd appearance here on the podcast, but this time as a Q&A for my clients. My clients had all submitted questions they would have for Laura, and we dove into a great conversation with her about uncovering the most common mindset problem we have in training and nutrition. This was initially just going to be for my clients, but the discussion was SO great I needed to share this with you. My clients asked some great questions, I guarantee you'll have similar ones you would ask.In this episode, we talk aboutFood cravings and how to manage themHow to improve discipline and consistencyHow to manage social environments with your goalsStrategies to push a workoutUnderstanding how to be mentally/emotionally flexible Laura's best tip for behaviour changeThere are so many great tips in this episode from Laura and a great conversation for you to learn from. Remember to share this with someone who needs mindset up with training and nutrition! Please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Are you curious to know the whole plan I used during my bodybuilding prep? It's actually VERY simple!My bodybuilding prep had about 4 phases. I wanted to give you a full summary of how my prep went from the initial build phase in 2022, all the way to the reverse diet of the summer. However, in Part I, just focus on the first 3 phases, because they were set up with very healthy routines and tactics, that anyone could use for you their fat loss goals. We break down the exact plan for Training, Movement, and nutrition, allowing you to hear my own assessment of phases, where I made changes, and what I would change in the future. This episode is packed full of infoWhere I started my Build phaseAdjustments/Changes to build phaseReviewing Phase I, II, and IIIStrength, Movement, and Nutrition plan and critiquesGreat habits for you to tryMindset tips for you to useThis was a fun episode and I had soooo much info to share. It was really especially fun for me to go back on all my old info to really collect all the info that I collected over the spring on how everything evolved. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, please leave a review and share it with someone who needs some good advice for planning a fat loss phase! Tune in for the next episode as we dive into part II, discussing the HARD tactics, and the reverse dieting after the show! 

This is a fascinating story. Did you realize that food could be the root of someone's depression? Evan Transue has this experience. Growing up he didn't have much consideration for his food choices. But eventually, once he started supplementing with better vitamins, he noticed his mental health improved. This led him on his journey to find out as much as he could about how food can help someone physically and mentally. Evan is now a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition system, but he likes to call himself a Nutrition detective. He can help show people now only the foods they may have sensitivities that are affecting their health, but also how to apply the real practice of improving their life away from major stressors. We have a great conversation, about how he evolved his lifestyle, but also the practical lessons for you as a listener, to appreciate what to look for. In this episode, we talk about - How he came from depression and suicidal thoughts- What a multivitamin did for his mental health- What motivated him to stay on the healthy eating path- Can someone eat sugar? - What is the difference between food allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity- How do they test sensitivity- What should an individual look for without a full testWe have a great discussion and even practical applications for what you could do if you wanted to do your own elimination diet. For information about the paper discussed in the episode see this link here https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7496292/Remember to share this with someone who you think is interested in nutrition! Please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!Find more from Evan Transuehttps://buckscountylight.kartra.com/page/homeInstagram @buckscountylighttherapy https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/ Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

How much do you track when it comes to your health?Wouldn't you be curious to know what your body needs? Marcell Hanson has studied her own biometrics for over 20 years and has created a system to allow anyone to figure out what their body needs to live optimally. The cool part about Marcell's story is that she didn't come from start off with a healthy well-balanced diet. Rather, constantly consume readily available sugar and processed foods. She realized this was wreaking havoc on her health, she finally went to a naturopath that changed her perspective forever. She has created a system called My Stable Table, that shows people how to determine their optimal hydration, exercise, nutrition, and sleep quality. In this episode we talk about- How she got into the health and wellness space- Why she needed a naturopath - How chromium helped her- The impact Acupuncture made on her- How badly sugar impacted her- Her most recent ambitionRemember like, subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and please share with someone you think would enjoy this podcast!Find more from Marcell Hansonwww.marcellhanson.com Marcell Hanson PodcastFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

Are you curious to hear from someone who outdid me in bodybuilding? Chris did just that! Chris Watson is an engineer by trade, but bodybuilding become a hobby and great passion over the last few years. He initially just started getting into fitness to improve his fitness and overall health in 2021. He saw great success in this, and after getting DEXA scan to find out he was under 10% body fat already, he was encouraged to try his first bodybuilding show. He smashed the competition and won first overall in bodybuilding and went on the pro-qualifier in which he placed 6th! This is SOOOO impressive because it was just his first competition but he did this WITHOUT a coach. This year we shared the stage to compete in bodybuilding overall, and he beat me. Which I think with how lean he was, is VERY fair. This is a really fun conversation because we dive into all the strategies he used for his prep and we compared them to mine. In this episode, we talk aboutHow he got into bodybuildingHow he planned for his first eventHow prepared for this showHis nutrition progressionHis strength training progressionHis cardio protocolHis after stageWhat he plans for next Super fun conversation, and I'm excited to chat with him again in the future to see how his building strategies are going, and how they may be different from mine. Remember to share this with someone who you think is interested in bodybuilding! Please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!Find more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com

One of my favourite episodes to date!This is the 3rd edition of Whiskey and Barbells with my coach, mentor, and friend, AJ Zeglen. AJ was my manager at Focus Fitness over 6 years ago, and he become one of my biggest mentors in strength training and nutrition. Within that time we also formed a great friendship with not only our shared passion for fitness but also our appreciation for good whisky, and deep thinking. I knew going into the preparation for this bodybuilding show, AJ would have great knowledge to offer in bodybuilding as he had done 5 competitions himself. However, I also knew he would make this a fun experience as we could bounce ideas off each other and devise a great plan together, which is exactly what happened with a great result. In this episode we had an opportunity to review the strategies we took during my prep and if they were the right choice or not. We also just had a really fun conversation. We didn't always stay on topic but that was the really fun part of it, and you can only expect when you drink whisky without standing up for over 2 hours. The topics we discussedHow we started my prepLessons and changes we made during the first 2 phasesUse of PEDs in bodybuildingConventional vs. Sumo Dead LiftingOur favourite Rocky movies and why How AJ felt I looked compared to my competitors Quick review on Reverse DietingWe had an awesome time in this episode and had to cut it short (even though it's over 2:45 minutes long), but we will be doing another one to discuss the reverse diet and build phases!I am certain you will enjoy this episode, as it was legitimately one of my favourites to date. Remember like, subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and please share with someone you think would enjoy this podcast!Find more from AJOn Instagram: @AJzeglenFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland www.RQtrainingnutrition.com