The Litmus Test Podcast

In Episode 9, We talk to Joe the Co-Owner & Co-Founder of HardWork Strength & Performance Gym in Raleigh, NC. Joe has an amazing story that led him to opening his own gym in order to help others. Joe coming up was like any kid playing sports and having fun. He broke his lower back and was told that he would need surgery to fix it. This sparked his mind to do it on his own so he got to work and started researching. This led him into the training world where he took his knowledge and helped others. He was the top 3 trainers at lifetime fitness in the USA. When the pandemic hit and everyone was let go, Joe decided that he would follow his dream to help people his way. His new gym, HardWork Strength & Performance Gym, is a no nonsense gym where if you want to be successful you MUST put in the work. The gym has space for all fitness: body building, crossfit, functional fitness, athletic training, strongman, powerlifting, and is even has 24/7 access. Reach out if you're ready to change your life!! Social: Website - https://www.hwposc.com/ Instagram - Hardwork_Strength_Gym --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

In episode 8, we talk with the owners, Brandon & Allison, of UNBARD Coffee Pre-Workout about their AMAZING product and business. These two owners were both lawyers who made a career change for their love of coffee & fitness. We talk about where the ingenious idea started for cold brew coffee pre-workout and how they met. We dive into how they brew the cold brew coffee to make it the highest quality and what type of coffee used. We discuss in depth about each added ingrediency and the benefits someone would get from them (L-Theanine, Beta Alanine, 2:1:1 BCAAs). They even share some future products that are coming soon!! To reach them or their company: Website: https://unbardcoffee.com/ Any Social Media: unbardcoffee Email: info@unbardcoffee.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

In episode 7, we talk about nutrition with Amanda Street. She was a collegiate athlete, a professional athlete, an elite level CrossFit athlete, owns CrossFit Shoofly, and has a Masters in Nutrition. We discuss what is nutrition on a very basic level. How nutrition would differ from an competing athlete compared to an everyday person. How she works with her clients to make nutrition work for them. What is the biggest myth in nutrition and so much more. Street, also, takes our body fat composition using the 7-site skin fold test. How to get ahold of Amanda Street: Instagram: Streety2 Email: Street@crossfitshoofly.com Website: https://crossfitshoofly.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

In today's episode, we talk about what you can do to improve your fitness recovery. We discuss sleep, nutrition, and how hard/long you are training. Then, we take a deep dive into getting a sports massage with the NC master of massage Vince. Vince is the owner of Myology Sports Massage and has been at his craft for over 15 years. Vince explains to us what the body is doing as we work out and why getting a massage can improve recovery time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

This week we're diving into the importance of mindset in your personal life, your business, and your fitness. Main Topics: -How to adapt to stressors -Fixed vs. Growth mindset -How to practice gratitude when stressors do come into your life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Olympic Lifting -What it is -Programming -Competing -The Basiics --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Do you Program or know about programming. We talk a little about types and styles of programming LETS TALK INTENSITY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

We talk about Fitness Myths as you start your new program for the year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

How to start your "New Year New You" Program!! -Tip & Tricks -Things to think about -Checklist at the end ALSO Meeting the new crew --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Fitness A.D.D. is ok and here is why Don't know what that is - Tune In! 80's Baby Fitness Tip: Hot & Cold Showers (why and when) Nutrition Debate: Best Fast Food Fries Guest: Branden (former high level bike and dirt bike racer) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Physical Therapy talk with Liz, Owner and Operator of Art Of Movement PT --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

What to do for Pre and Post Mobility/Stretching. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

What Is TRUE Active Recovery?? Are you doing it correctly?? Listen & Share for more tips. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

We talk all about FEET! How to fix them? -Shoes -Spacers -Rehab/Prehab (see a specialist) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Vince from Myology Sports Massage Website: https://www.myologysportsmassage.com/ IG: MyologySportsMassage Tik Tok: MyologySportsMassage All Other Social Media - MyologySportsMassage --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Show Order- 1) Question Of The Day 2) 80s Baby Fitness Tip 3) Instagram Giveaway Winners (Lulu Lemon, Chubbies shorts, Stance Socks) 4) Nutrition Debate 5) Fitness Gear (Wrist Wraps, Belts, Thumb Tape, Knee Sleeves) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

We welcome a new member to the team - Jen Turner 80s Baby TOTW - Pump Up Song Dive in to all things fitness apparel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

New Format For The Show PLUS -Tips on how to stay healthy in these times!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Recap for the 2021 CrossFit Games w/ Jack & Delaney We cover the games from being there LIVE to watching At HOME. -Meeting People -Events (best vs worst) -CrossFit And Weight Classes -Fan Experience Thanks You Danielle!!!!!!!!!!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Fitness Journey w/ Jeff Shull on how he lost 165lbs doing different types of fitness. Check out his before and after on IG at Normal_Ass_Fitness Follow Jeff: TikTok - @htx_rager IG: Shull_FTW --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

The Dirty Details about Chiropractic Practices.  Special Guest Dr. Matt Arthur, the owner of 919 Spine in the Raleigh/Cary/Morrisville/Holly Springs Area.  Website: https://www.919spine.com/ IG: @919spine TikTok: @919spine --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

This episode we talk about our the challenges we run into with our fitness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

The Basics Of Nutrition w/ Delaney From Unbroken Nutrition 1) What Is Nutrition? 2) Myths 3) Goals (Lose/Gain Weight, Lose Body Fat, Feel Good) 4) Do's & Dont's Contact Delaney: IG: UnbrokenNutrition Email: Delaney@crossfitbrave.com https://www.crossfitbrave.com/nutrition --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Picking A Fitness Routine In this episode we talk about 5 major areas to look into when picking a fitness routine as apart of the big 3. 1) Endurance 2) HIIT 3) Strongman, Power Lifting, Olympic Lifting 4) Body Building 5) CrossFit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Mindset Madness w/ Brad Marshall We talk about mindset and how to build it. Contact Brad: Email - Brad@focusunltd.com Website - www.focusunltd.com Instagram - @marshallman39 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Learn the 4 aspects of starting a fitness routine. 1) Know Your Why 2) Pick A Style 3) When To Start 4) Mental Mindset Like Comment Follow Subscribe Share Repost --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

First Full Episode We will explain "The Big Three" and why these are essential to being successful on your fitness path. "The Big Three" 1) Sleep 2) Fitness 3) Nutrition Follow, Listen, Like, Subscribe, Comment --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support

Introduction to Normal Ass Fitness -What the podcast is about -Who we are -What types of content we will bring Comment Like Share --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-litmus-test-podcast/support