The Higher Purpose Podcast

This is the mini-series season finale for the gang as Brandon is headed back to Colombia for round 2. In this episode Brandon & Chris dive into how to continue to deepen and nurture relationships, why it is so important to document your journey and how to change your patterns and habits that are no longer serving you. The guys also do some pretty awesome Donnie Azoff impersonations from Wolf of Wall Street. We hope you all enjoyed this mini-series and are looking forward to hitting some more episodes in the future! As always if you need anything, feel free to DM Brandon or Chris on IG. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, the guys talk about the new challenge that Brandon created to get kicked off for the New Year the "Embracing Discomfort: 6-Week Discipline Challenge" They talk about each rule and component that is included in the challenge and deep dive into specifically why it is included. The challenge is for anyone who wants to get physically and mentally stronger in the New Year, the challenge is designed to be difficult so you can regain your edge and performance and to discipline yourself so you see the changes you have been putting off. The challenge begins January 2nd, 2024 and if you sign up before December, 21st you can recieve a 20% off early bird discount. To hear more about the challenge DM Brandon on IG at brandon_peda or book a call at the link below: https://calendly.com/choiceisyoursfitness/discipline-challenge-call

In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, Brandon & Chris chop it up about a bunch of different topics ranging from learning new skills, the importance of being able to take feedback, and why when the universe presents you with an opportunity, you gotta walk through that door. This was a fun and casual episode with some motivation, inspiration, and truth bombs as always. Hope you enjoy it!

In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, Brandon & Chris talk about what their intentions are for 2024. Both of the guys chose a main word and theme to for the upcoming year. The powerful practice of choosing a word, mantra or affirmation to bring you back to center and remind yourself about what you are working on or where you are trying to put your main focus can be a very powerful tool. Brandon & Chris discuss the power of living intentionally and put each other on the spot in regards to where they are looking to improve and focus upon in the upcoming year. Hope you enjoy.

In the first episode of the Season 3 Mini-Series, Brandon & Chris dive into what they have been up to the last 4 months since their last podcast episode.Chris asks Brandon all about how Colombia has been and what he has learned and if he has enjoyed it and Chris catches the gang up with what has been going on in his world with bodybuilding and with Legacy Fitness Club.The guys chop it up like old times and of course give the real life stories in their unique unfiltered way about how life has been going for them and hope to inspire their listeners with the belief that anything is possible and whatever life you want to live you can create.

In this episode of the Higher Purpose Podcast, the guys celebrate their 50th Anniversary and wrap up Season 2. The guys dive into what is next for them for the next few months while Brandon is in Colombia and Chris prepares for the fall at Legacy Fitness Club. They reflect on how far they have come and grown in the last two years which is when they first created the podcast. They share how they have evolved and as always, give practical tips and advice about how you can level up yourself and how to identify the direction to go towards in your own life if you are feeling lost. We hope you've enjoyed listening even a sliver to how much we have enjoyed creating these podcasts. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast Brandon & Chris dive into all of the benefits of utilizing movement and exercise as a coping mechanism for life stresses instead of the myriad of negative coping mechanisms that people tend to use instead. They give practical tips and advice about where and what you can do to start incorporating and utilizing movement more in your day-to-day life. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

On this episode of the Higher Purpose Podcast, Brandon and Chris deep dive into the importance of your environment in the sense of who you choose to surround yourself with. The guys environment that they have created have massively contributed to their joy, well-being, happiness and fulfillment. They share examples and give practical advice for how you can find your tribe that will allow you to become the greatest version of yourself. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, the guys dive into the different psychological games they play in their minds pre-workout and during workouts to ensure that they show up, give their best and get the job done day after day. The guys explain different techniques and strategies that have worked for them over the years and have allowed them to persevere and train at their best. The guys give practical tips and advice that you can start incorporating into your own training sessions. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

In this episode of the Higher Purpose Podcast, the guys dive into the new "Arnold" documentary on Netflix and give their main takeaways. The series is split into 3-parts. The first episode is about Bodybuilding, the second is about Acting and the third is about Politics. There are spoilers in this podcast episode so if you haven't seen the 3-part series, go ahead and watch it first and then come back and listen to the pod to see if our takeaways resonate with you. The guys draw a lot of inspiration from the series and draw out some of the key points to take note of that we can all bring into our own lives. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, the guys dive into how they set the tone each morning to make it a great day. You will see the differences and similarities in strategies from both Brandon and Chris. The goal of this episode is to ensure that you set yourself up to be in the right headspace when you move through your day. Even implementing 1 or 2 of the strategies discussed could completely shift the rest of your day and life! If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

On this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, Brandon and Chris take the audience down memory lane and dive into the turning points of how their lives shifted and brought them down the path they are on today. They talk about how they rewired their brains without actually realizing thats what they were doing and how their lives changed drastically from it. This was one of the most fun pods so far, and the guys get passionate about the catalysts that would help change their lives forever. Tune in to the episode if you are someone who is sick of thinking in the same way and getting the same results over and over again. It could be just the spark you need. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

Brandon and Chris deep dive into one of the most important topics to date: fulfillment. The guys discuss how so many people set lofty goals of wanting a 6-pack, making millions of dollars, and accomplishing massive results and because they are seeking these results for the wrong reasons in the first place, many people are left unfulfilled when they achieve the goal they had worked so hard to attain. The guys dive into why that is and talk about the problems with seeking external validation and how it is a slippery and unstable slope. They also dive into how to achieve a sense of real authentic and unwavering fulfillment in our lives. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

The guys dive into the common question "I have a vacation coming up, should I be working out on vacation?" They talk about whether or not you have to be worried about losing any gains or losing any progress if you do not work out on your week or two-week-long vacation. They talk about what their philosophy is about staying active while they are on holiday and how it has changed over the years. Tune in to a quick and fun episode, especially if vacations start to give you anxiety because you think you will lose all of your progress. You're not going to want to miss this! If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

On this episode of the podcast, Brandon drops some big news about the next marathon he will be running in September, in Medellin, Colombia. Brandon dives into the motivation for deciding to run in this race and all the synchronicities that came about to make this decision crystal clear for him. The gang later dives into the importance of being on the lookout for different synchronicities in your own life in order to take the best path for you. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

On this episode of the Higher Purpose Podcast, the guys are fired up. They talk about how essential it is to have a clear vision in order to guide you in your own life. They talk about how they define what a vision is, how they created theirs, and the ways to create your own if you don't have one yet. They also discuss how costly it could be in your own life if you don't become very clear in creating your own vision. There's also a bit of hypothetical coaching involved which was fun. Tune into the episode to get hyped up about creating the life you've always wanted. Hope you enjoy it. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

In this episode of the Higher Purpose Podcast, Brandon and Chris reflect on all the skills they learned, acquired, and developed over the years playing sports that they still utilize in their lives today. They touch on skills like leadership, discipline, time management, and more. Tune in to hear the guys share about some of the ways that playing sports has impacted them and brought them to where they are today. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

In this episode, Brandon and Chris share how their mindsets and Nutrition protocols have changed in the past year. The guys talk about the different styles of eating they have experimented with, what they have seen which works for them, and what doesn't. They explain their current nutrition protocols and how they plan on sticking with their current game plans for the long haul in order to be their healthiest selves. Tune in to find out what the guys think about are the best ways to lose weight, as well as, the most sustainable ways to live a genuinely healthy life. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

In season 2, episode 7 of The Higher Purpose Podcast, Chris makes his return from Alphaland and lets us know how everything went on his trip. Spoiler Alert, he did meet Christian Guzman in a very unexpected way! Tune into the episode to hear about what it was like for Chris to meet his mentor, work out in his dream facility, and make connections that will last a lifetime. This episode will fire you up to keep going and keep moving the needle a little each day to eventually make it big time. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast Brandon Interviews Chris and talks to him about his big trip coming up to go to Alphaland. Alphaland is a massive gym in Houston, Texas that is owned and founded by one of Chris's biggest inspirations and mentors Christian Guzman. We get an inside scoop as to why this trip is so important to Chris, who Christian is to Chris, and Chris's intentions for his 5-day trip in Houston. This is a great episode for anyone that needs to find a mentor and why having a mentor is so important to any of our lives. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

On this week's episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, Brandon and Chris deep dive into what “Seasons of Life” actually are. They discuss why we all must become CLEAR about the season we are in, they share the seasons they are in currently and discuss the different types of potential seasons you could be in. Don't miss this episode if you are someone who is lacking clarity or direction and is currently on the "Going with the flow path" thats not currently bringing you anywhere that you want to go. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

Brandon and Chris deep dive into why taking risks and betting on yourself is the key to growing and ultimately living the most fulfilled life you can. They go into depth about why most people will not take risks and will instead settle for their unsatisfied lives. The guys give powerful examples of why taking risks is so important and lay out the 7-step antidote for overcoming any fear you have. This is an awesome episode for anyone that wants to get out of their own way and start living the life they are capable of and have always wanted. If you enjoyed the episode please share and leave a 5-star review! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

The gang had special guest Xavier Flowers on the podcast to talk about how fitness changed his life by improving his physical and mental health. Xavier lets us know how he was able to learn to train and shape his body from a skinny physique growing up into a UNIT that loves to throw around some heavy weight in the gym. It's an episode you're not going to want to miss, especially if you are a hard gainer like Xavier was. A "hard gainer" is a person who practices bodybuilding but finds it challenging to develop muscle and size regardless of the amount of effort put in. The opposite of a hard gainer is an easy gainer. Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman IG: @xflow.fit @xfloetry

The gang dives into the best methods for creating goals and accomplishing them. We live in a world where many people don't take even 20 minutes of their time to set goals and when they do, there is usually no strategic plan in place and mostly just a vague statement and some hope that it will work. Goal setting is a very powerful tool to realizing one's dream but there is a step-by-step process to streamline goal setting that the guys break down for their listeners. If you enjoy the episode please leave a 5 Star Review and share with anyone you think it may resonate with. We appreciate it! Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

Brandon & Chris come back from a 5-month hiatus with a bang in the season 2 opener. The gang discusses what they have been up to all of this time and their intentions going forward in the new season. With new experiences, new insights, and more growth, their conversations continue to evolve and they hope the listeners will choose to come along for the ride and level up with them. Follow The Gang on Social Media: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

This is the LAST episode of season one for the boys of The Higher Purpose Podcast. It has been an epic journey this year and it's coming up on one year since the launch of the podcast! There have been many highs, lows, laughs, and lessons learned this last year. As the guys preach about constantly, you have to live a life true to yourself and take action when you feel the pull toward your calling. It's time for the next chapter for both of the guys, but it's a see you later and not a goodbye as a season 2 is inevitable down the line. In this episode, the guys dig into the top 10 lessons discussed throughout the 30 episodes of season 1 and hope to inspire you in your own journey. The gang hopes that The Higher Purpose Podcast has inspired you, motivated you, or even just changed your viewpoints on certain things. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to share our wisdom and experiences with you, if you ever need anything please feel free to reach out to Chris and Brandon and continue to follow along with the guy's journeys on social media. Be well. Follow The Gang on Social Media! IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, the guys deep dive into what growth and fixed mindsets are and the differences between having them. They explain that we all have elements of both within us and the key is to identify where you do have a fixed mindset so that you can transform it into a growth mindset and be better equipped to achieve your goals. Tune in to get a better understanding of where you could be limiting yourself in a way that isn't allowing you to untap your full potential. This episodes a banger! Follow The Gang on Social Media! IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

Brandon & Chris break down what success means to them, in the eyes of society and how it truly means something different to us all. The guys go in-depth about aligning your life and actions with what's important and true to you instead of doing the things others expect of you. A real and raw episode to help you get clearer about the path you are on. Follow The Gang on Social Media! IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

Brandon and Chris passionatley deep dive into self-limiting beliefs and why these beliefs are stopping you from achieving everything that you are capable of in life. If you don't deal with your subconscious mind and let go of the limiting stories that you have been telling yourself over and over and over again then at best you can be the greatest version of just your limited self! The guys talk about the importance of self-talk, not bringing your history with you, and to stop living for the "One Day" phenomenon and start living today. Follow The Gang on Social Media! IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

Chris and Brandon get right to the meat and potatoes of this episode and share why delayed gratification is so vital to accomplishing your goals in life. They make it clear you should approach life with an 80/20 mindset, whereas 80% of the time you delay your gratification for your future self, and 20% you live intentionally and indulge in the now because tomorrow is never promised. Listen more to hear some tangible examples of how you can start delaying gratification today and get closer to accomplishing your mission. Follow The Gang on Social Media! IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

After a brief hiatus from the podcast, the boys are back in the lab! In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, Brandon and Chris talk about the importance of staying present, proactively patient, and enjoying where they are in their respective journeys while simultaneously still working to achieve their goals. The guys talk about the importance of slowing down, understanding that processes take time and appreciating where life has brought them while working towards their visions each day. If you are someone who is constantly worried about getting to that next thing and achieving that next goal, without enjoying the moments each day then stick around and lock into the present with the guys in this episode. Follow The Gang on Social Media! IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

It is the time of year when graduations are among us and Brandon and Chris decide to dedicate this episode to the high school young bucks headed off to college. Brandon and Chris reflect on their days in college and give their best advice on how to navigate the make believe world that college is. They talk about the importance of the major you choose, networking and making sure to put yourself out there by meeting as many people as you can, making the most of the resources provided in college, and of course, they go into detail about partying and how to do it in a way that is enjoyable but not harmful. This is a fun episode going down memory lane for the guys, tune in to see if you agree with their takes if you've been through college or you are on your way to college for the first time and need some real, raw, pro tips from some guys who have been through it all. Follow The Gang on Social Media! IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

Brandon and Chris get DEEP in episode 23 of The Higher Purpose Podcast. They asked listeners what they wanted to hear about and the topic of "how to not care what people think about you" was the winner. The guys discuss many reasons why living a life true to yourself regardless of others' opinions is not only a better way to live but the ONLY way to live if you want to live your best and highest quality of life possible. By living a life that is inauthentic to you, in order to please others, you are robbing yourself and the world of your own unique strengths, gifts, and abilities. Tune in to get inspired and if you haven't been living a life true to yourself thus far, the beauty is that you can start doing so RIGHT AWAY. "Don't live a life that's expected of you, live a life that's true to yourself." Follow The Gang on Social Media! IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman

Chris and Brandon have their good friend, past teammate, and right-hand behind-the-scenes man Bobby Kelty on the pod! Bobby has been helping the guys since the very beginning when it has come to creating the podcast. He has a passion for videography, photography, and editing and put his passion to work to help the guys create their very first pod and has continued to do help throughout! In exchange for all of Bobby's help, Chris and Brandon have exchanged their fitness services, offering Bobby Chris's gym (Legacy Fitness Club) to work out and Brandon's workout programs to follow. We hear more from Bobby about what his initial motivation was for coming to the gym, how these past 5 months have been since he started coming and the biggest changes he's seen so far physically and mentally along the way. This is a great episode for those who have been on the fence about coming to the gym or those that need a spark about getting back into that consistent routine. Bobby talks about how much the programs have helped him, especially as a beginner, and if you are in need of a workout program to follow or have any questions at all about getting started please feel free to reach out to Brandon on IG at @brandon_peda or email him at brandonpeda@gmail.com Follow The Gang on Social Media! IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Twitter: @brandonpeda1 IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @Legacyfitnessclub Twitter: @thechriswertman IG: @bobbykelty3

Brandon and Chris deep dive into all things supplements. The guys break it down into their favorite health and wellness supplements and their favorite performance supplements. They discuss how they're only a handful of supplements proven to actually work and do what they claim and how the majority of companies whose supplements don't work can get away with making such claims on the label of their bottles. This episode is great for any gym goer and athlete trying to take their performance to the next level and for anyone trying to improve their overall health. As Americans, many of us are deficient in some vitamins and by covering our bases with some key supplements, we can combat the negative effects that these deficiencies can bring. Follow The Guys On Social Media! IG: @brandon_peda IG: @chriswertman_physique Tik Tok: @brandonpeda Tik Tok: @legacyfitnessclub YouTube: Brandon Peda YouTube: Chris Wertman Physique

Brandon and Chris discuss how important it is recommit yourself to your goals and mission after you have slipped up or fallen off the wagon. Too many people view slip ups as starting over from square one, but it is not the truth. As long as you take the time to reflect on your failures and slip ups and learn from them, then you are now equipped to correct these and win in the future. Every time you slip up or catch yourself not living in accordance with your goals and mission, this is a beautiful time to seize a recommitment. See commitment gets us going for a while but RECOMMITMENT, lights our reserves when we need it the most and can propel us forward to victory. As long as you don't stop and don't quit, you cannot fail. Embrace the learning curves, find the levity in the situation, and recommit to your vision. THIS IS THE WAY. IG: @brandon_peda @chriswertman_phsyique

On this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, Brandon and Chris give a plethora of examples of different low calorie, alternative foods you can eat to help make your diet easier and more successful. The gang breaks it down into your lowest calorie vegetables, fruits, carbs, sauces/condiments/drinks and snacks. They let you know a bunch of their favorite brands that are staples when dieting and some of their favorite diet food recipes such as Chris's favorite cauliflower pizza substitution. This episode is mainly about bringing awareness to all of the different low calorie food options that are available now in 2022 that you can substitute with, so you keep the meals you eat fun and fresh without breaking the bank on calories. Definitely whip out your pens and notepads for this episode because their are countless examples that you are going to want to try and incorporate into your own diet. Instagram: @brandon_peda Instagram: @chriswertman_physique

Brandon and Chris welcome back guest Billy Floyd to deep dive into all things relationships. They bounce from relationships with significant others to the relationships among friends. They discuss what the most important parts are to building an amazing and thriving relationship, as well as, how to know when to move on from the relationship. Relationships have the ability to improve your life tenfold or be the reason for your downfall. Learning how to recognize the relationships that are worth investing in or stepping away from, could be the most important factors when it comes to you living and experiencing life to the fullest. Tune in and listen to a raw and passionate conversation between the Locked In gang. IG: @brandon_peda @chriswertman_physique @1billyfloyd

Brandon and Chris are fired up to discuss what they have been up to and the challenge they have created for themselves to push through, until Memorial Day Weekend. Chris has gone public and said that he is going to get into the best physique he has ever been in and Brandon wants to push the limits and get lean to a place he's never been in either. The guys discuss why they are challenging themselves, why they want to push the limits further than they every have before and talk about why it is never okay to settle in any area of life. They want to show people what can happen when you're disciplined and locked in for even just 90 days, how transformative it can be in your life. Tune in if you want to get motivated and are done settling for “good enough” in your life. This episode is for those who have high aspirations for themselves and haven't given up on their dreams just yet. Instagram: @brandon_peda Instagram: @chriswertman_physique

Chris and Brandon have an absolutely electric guest and one of their closest friends on the podcast, Billy Floyd. Billy Floyd is a category one of one and does it all. He has been awarded anchor of the year in the State of Wyoming, He has hosted his own podcast "Whose On The News", he's the Arena Host of the Adirondack Thunder Hockey Team in Glens Falls NY, He's an artist and has released 11 songs to date that can be found on Apple Music, He is the Founder of ReadyCashh Trickshots, he's a personality for Two Buttons Deep in the Capital Region, and above all he is a person. Billy has made it clear that his mission is to uplift and positively impact the world by making everyone better. His attitude and personality is infectious and he tells it like it is. He's always Locked In and always finding ways to elevate. The guys deep dive into what it means to be locked in and talk about how important it is to put yourself into uncomfortable situations to grow and elevate your own life. This episode will light a fire under your ass and that is for certain.

Chris and Brandon go in depth about the right amount of cardio to help you speed up your rate of fat loss during your cut but not go overboard. They talk about many of the myths and misconceptions that come along with how much cardio you need to do a week, how long you need to do it each session and the best type of cardio. Tune in to find out how to best incorporate the right and healthiest amount of cardio to help with your diet goals and improve your overall health!

On this episode Chris and Brandon discuss when it may be a good time for you to take your foot off the gas and take a diet break. They break examples down into two categories of physiological reasons why and psychological reasons why you may have too. They explain signs and symptoms too look out for and explain from personal experiences what could be happening to you and the best ways to transition out of a diet and heal yourself!

On this episode, Chris interviews Brandon about his experience running his first Marathon two days after his first triathlon! Brandon reflects on when he first got into running, what motivated him into signing up, the process of training, the nutrition associated with running long distances and the actual Marathon itself that presented a ton of unforeseen obstacles on race day; including running in an actual hurricane. Shoutout Hurricane Henry, What a Trip. Follow The Guy's Here: IG: @brandon_peda Tik Tok: @brandonpeda IG: @chriswertman_physique IG: @legacyfitnessclubny

Brandon hosts episode 12 of the podcast solo but has the biggest guest to date: Jordan Syatt. Jordan Syatt is a titan in the fitness industry. He was Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainer for three years and traveled the world with Gary, working 7 days a week. Jordan holds several powerlifting world records, has coached and helped thousands of people transform their lives with his fitness coaching and advice, has almost a million followers on Instagram where he provides amazing free fitness content and has the best Q+As on IG. He is one of Brandons biggest mentors and just an overall incredible dude. You can find Jordan on IG @syattfitness or google his name or find many videos of his on YouTube.

On episode 11, Brandon interviews Chris about his past experiences competing in bodybuilding shows! We learn why Chris decided to enter the competitions, what the process entailed and how much Chris had to sacrifice along the way. We hear about the differences between regular dieting and the extremes one must go through to compete in shows and we may or may not get an answer to see if they're more shows in Chris's future! Listen along to uncover the truths about Chris journey when it comes to bodybuilding and good luck not being inspired after hearing the relentless commitment Chris had during these times to making his dream a reality.

Brandon and Chris are joined by Brendan Shane, a young entrepreneur who is opening up two of his own "Madabolic" gym locations in Charleston, South Carolina. The guys discuss a variety of topics including business, franchising, fitness and the mindset it takes to be an entrepreneur. Listen along to hear and learn the ins and outs of what happens when you combine fitness and business.

Brandon and Chris deep dive into all things muscle growth and how to optimize your gains! The guys discuss the most important factors when it comes to gaining muscle such as best: exercises, rep schemes, nutrition, the essential intensity you must bring to your lifts and more. You are not going to want to miss this one if you are in the camp of trying to slap on some muscle mass!

Brandon & Chris are excited to be partnering up in creating their 30-Day Shortcut To Shredded Challenge. The guys go into detail about who the challenge is great for and what will be provided for those who join. The challenge will be going on from January 3rd- February 4th and a cash prize will be awarded to the winner. This is also the last episode of 2021 and so the guys talk about New Years Resolutions and how you can make sure you follow through with them and don't fall back into old bad habits.

Brandon and Chris are joined by Adam Badger, Owner of Badger Strength LLC. Adam is an online lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition coach. The guys go in depth into Adam's journey in the fitness industry. They discuss becoming aware of opportunities and seizing them, how to filter through the myths and confusion of the fitness and nutrition industry, self sabotage, and the way in which you can make your fitness journey customizable to you no matter your busy schedule and much more!

Brandon and Chris had the pleasure of hosting Tyler Hammet on Episode 6 of The Higher Purpose Podcast. Tyler was a professional basketball player and was Brandon's mentor at Metabolic. Tyler currently owns his own online business "Nourish With Ty" where he helps people with their Fitness, Nutrition, Mobility, Mindfulness practices and more. Overall Health and Wellness is something Ty is extremely passionate about and the guys deep dive into what that fully entails and all of the practices you can implement to start living your highest quality of life today.

Brandon and Chris have their first guest on the podcast: Rico Incarnati. Rico is the owner of his own social media production company “Enrico Incarnati Production” Rico has been the videographer for Fitness Giant Jordan Syatt and has also worked alongside Gary Vaynerchuk. Rico talks about his story and speaks with Brandon and Chris about the importance of social media, especially in the realm of how to successfully personal brand yourself.