Atlanta, GA and Greenville, SC based personal trainers, Craig Richards and Benj Cure, talk all things fitness, nutrition, and wellness; providing value by means of science-backed advice.
Do you ever beat yourself up for not being able to stay on track and believe you'll never be able to change? Do you wonder why you're either really strict with your diet or you're eating everything in sight? Today's episode might answer your questions! You can now watch The Perfect Fit Podcast on Youtube! Make sure to check out the link below. Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Youtube: https://youtu.be/pkuJObj162A Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ & https://www.curefitnesstraining.com/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com Instagram: @craigrichardspt & @coachcure TikTok: @craigrichardstraining & @curefitness
You ever catch yourself saying "I get in my own way" or "I've self-sabotaged myself"? A fitness journey is one with many ups and downs and often the downs are our own doing. Benj and Craig dive into self-sabotage and how we need to be more aware of our lives to avoid those moments of sabotage. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ & https://www.curefitnesstraining.com/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com Instagram: @craigrichardspt & @coachcure TikTok: @craigrichardstraining & @curefitness
Happy New Year and welcome to the 1st episode of season 4! Benj and Craig discuss how you can setup your new goals and how to set them up to be successful. Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ & https://www.curefitnesstraining.com/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com Instagram: @craigrichardspt & @coachcure TikTok: @craigrichardstraining & @curefitness
The final episode of 2021! Craig and Benj were able to do this podcast in person. They answer a variety of questions both fitness related and some just for fun. Thank you for listening over the past year, looking forward to 2022! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ & https://www.curefitnesstraining.com/ Instagram: @craigrichardspt & @coachcure TikTok: @craigrichardstraining & @curefitness Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
How many times do you check the scale and have a reaction (good or bad) to it? On today's episode we are diving into the topic of how the scale works and your reactions to it! Please share, subscribe, or leave us a review! Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigrichardspt/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
If your goal is to build muscle, don't complain when the scale goes up and you put on a little body fat. Getting a little uncomfortable is part of the journey and you need to embrace it! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Instagram: @craigrichardspt Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
One of the most in-depth podcast episodes Benj and I have done! We discuss all things reverse dieting; from what it is, to tips on how to do it on your own. Hope you enjoy! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ & https://www.curefitnesstraining.com/ Instagram: @craigrichardspt & @coachcure Tik Tok: @craigrichardstraining & @curefitness Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
On Mini Cut #1 I addressed reasons why people aren't successful with their nutrition, so this episode is about 4 characteristics of people who are successful! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Instagram: @craigrichardspt Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
Do you want to lose fat? If so, you might want to consider these 3 things before starting. If you want the best results these could be game changers for you! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Instagram: @craigrichardspt Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
Welcome to Mini Cuts! These are going to be short, informative podcasts that don't get too deep but get right to the heart of a topic. Today's episode is about reasons why people struggle with their nutrition. I hope you enjoy these episodes! Don't forget to share, subscribe, and leave us a review. Instagram: @craigrichardspt Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
What kind of mindset do you need to have during a fat loss phase? Craig and Benj dive into how your mindset can dictate your fat loss journey and how to turn your struggles into win and ultimate success. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review! Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ & https://www.curefitnesstraining.com/ Instagram: @craigrichardspt & @coachcure TikTok: @craigrichardstraining & @curefitness Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
Is vitamin D important? Are BCAA's worth the money? Benj and Craig dive into the topic of supplements, and throw in a few crazy pre-workout stories for fun. They break down a few supplements into 4 categories: foundational, performance/specialty, a waste of your money, and "situational." Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Website: https://www.craigrichardspersonaltraining.com/ & https://www.curefitnesstraining.com/ Instagram: @craigrichardspt & @coachcure Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
Benj and Craig tackle 10 of the most common mistakes they see being made when it comes to strength training, and offer solutions to help fix these mistakes. Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Instagram: @craigrichardspt & @coachcure Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
Do you find yourself struggling to progress your health goals while you travel? Whether you're traveling for work or vacation, Benj and Craig give some helpful tips to keep you on track. Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Instagram: craigoryrichards & coachcure Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
We've all known someone who hopped on the Whole30 band wagon and told all their friends about it too. Weight loss challenges have come and gone, and they are constantly being thrown at us. Promoted by commercials, magazine covers, and your favorite fitness influencers. Craig and Benj take a few of the popular weight loss challenges we see today and dive in! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Instagram: @craigoryrichards & @coachcure Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
Have you heard women shouldn't lift heavy or maybe that if you eat carbs after 6pm you will gain fat overnight? This episode is about debunking myths like these. Benj and Craig take their top 10 myths and shed a little light on why they are false. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Instagram: @craigoryrichards & @coachcure Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
After a little time off, Benj is officially back! Craig and Benj discuss recovery; why it's important, methods of recovery, and some methods that might be seen as overrated (note the title). Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Instagram: @craigoryrichards & @coachcure Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
Our very first guest! We welcome in Atlanta based personal trainer Amy Hutchinson to talk about breath work. Amy is a certified breath coach and very passionate about it! It's a big part of Amy's life and could become apart of yours as well. I hope you enjoy this episode and learn something new. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Instagram: @craigoryrichards & @coachcure Guest: @amy_inspires Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
Welcome to the final part of our 3 part mini series! Benj and Craig dive into nutrition: what macros are, what is the best diet for you, and a simple approach to calculating your fat loss calories. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Instagram: @craigoryrichards & @coachcure Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
Benj and I sit down and talk about exercise, and more specifically, strength training. We mention how you should find a form of exercise you enjoy and that exercise should be looked on as a positive not as punishment because you ate something unhealthy. We dive into why we believe strength training is the best form of exercise and why you should be doing it! If you haven't already don't forget to subscribe, share with others, and leave us a review. Instagram: @craigoryrichards & @coachcure Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
Benj and Craig talk all things goal setting! They touch on how to set realistic goals, 3 different types of goals you can focus on, and why you should write your goals down. Please feel free to message us on Instagram (Instagram profiles are below) if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Instagram: @craigoryrichards & @coachcure Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com & coachbencure@gmail.com
Covid-19 has thrown many of us off our gym routines and forced us to workout from home. Benj and I talk about how you can make your at-home workouts just as effective outside the gym. We also touch on how to start your own home gym. If you have an questions or topics you would like us to touch on shoot us a message on Instagram! Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review. Instagram: @craigoryrichards & @coachcure Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
Welcome back! On this first episode of season 3 my new co-host, Ben Cure, introduces himself and we talk all things H.I.I.T. Feel free to DM us on Instagram if you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review! Instagram: @craigoryrichards & @coachcure Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
I'm back! Diving into season 2 I wanted to start by talking about a new approach to setting goals in the gym. Prioritizing health and performance based goals over aesthetic goals so that we are not caught up and obsessed with the numbers and looks that we derail ourselves from the fitness journey we started. Enjoy! Follow on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigrichardspt/ Contact: Email: CraigRIchardsPT@gmail.com
This is part 1 of 3 in the Building Muscle series that I will be doing over the next few weeks. In today's episode we dive into the 3 mechanisms of muscle growth by Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, who is one of the top researchers of muscle hypertrophy as well as many other topics in exercise science. So get your nerd on and learn how to maximize your gains! Follow on ... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigoryrichards/?hl=en Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
Today I quickly touch on one of the more current popular nutrition trends, and that is fasting and Time Restricted Eating. I go over a few methods of fasting and TRE, are they superior for fat loss, and a few of their health benefits. Follow on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigoryrichards/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
Episode 8 is all about the ladies!! Should ladies lift heavy, are light weight/high reps, and hours of cardio keeping you from achieving the body you want? I dive into a few of the popular fitness myths that are still plaguing women today, and give you the truth behind each one. Follow on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigoryrichards/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
With the 2018 CrossFit Games approaching I wanted to take some time and talk about CrossFit: what it is, the difference between CrossFit and the CrossFit Games, and what CrossFit has done right. Follow on... https://www.instagram.com/craigoryrichards/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
In this episode I dive into one of the most common issues I see with people struggling to lose weight, and that is chronic dieting. I talk about about the struggles of not eating enough and why you need to eat more in order to jump-start your metabolism for successful weight loss. If you have any questions on this topic or any other topics feel free to leave your questions on one of the platforms below! Follow on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigoryrichards/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
On this episode I dive a little bit into the Ketogenic Diet; what it is, is it superior for fat loss vs non-ketogenic, and does it cure cancer? Follow on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigrichardscpt/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
From the mom who wants to lose 10lbs and live a healthier life to the pro athlete looking to be the best on and off the field; I simplify nutrition into 3 guidelines to help you get the maximum results you want! If you have any questions you'd like answered on the podcast please submit them on the platforms below! Follow on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigrichardscpt/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
In this episode I dive into which method of cardio is best for fat loss and is one method better than the other. If you have any questions you'd like answered on the weekend Q & A podcast you can shoot me a message via the platforms below. Happy 4th of July! Follow on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigrichardscpt/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com
On this episode I wanted to discuss a little about the "Diet Wars" that go on in today's fitness world, and why it needs to stop! I've mentioned in the podcast I'd like to do a weekend Q & A podcast, and if you have any questions you would like answered please leave me a message on any of the platforms below! Follow on ... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigrichardscpt/ Email: craigrichardspt@gmail.com Research article: https://examine.com/nutrition/low-fat-vs-low-carb-for-weight-loss/
Welcome to the very first episode! On this episode I just wanted to briefly introduce myself and what I'd like this podcast to accomplish. Follow on... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigrichardscpt/
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