Educating through the experiences and life lessons that both myself and my guests have learnt so far in our journeys. Encourage people through inspiring stories to live with a Zealous State of Mind.
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Why I stopped and why I came back. What's been happening and what I am working towards this year.
In this episode I sit down with Avondale Rugby 1st XV Coaches Joseph Buchanan (JB) & Dominic Malo to chat about their vision for the team this year in 2022 and beyond. I also ask a few questions to get to know them better and have a few giggles along the way. Tune in for a insightful conversation with two great men with big hearts for all the young men they coach and mentor.
Jan Zabawski AKA The Guru of Gainz is a personal trainer, a strength and conditioning coach, and is the host of the podcast THE ZEALOUS STATE OF MIND. He is currently the strength & conditioning trainer for the Avondale College 1st XV Rugby Team.
Jonah ran away when God called him to go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it. Sometimes we are called to a vision and to lead, but we run away feeling that we are inadequate or not ready. Good leadership and vision is rare, it always has been. In this episode I talk to Sharlene Atai who had her own struggles early on in life, but now embraces it and does a great job leading and guiding wherever she goes. Tune in for an awesome chat with a quiet achiever who lifts and positively impacts any space she is called to.
Keep Chopping Wood - cutting edge and primal movements. Austin is a creative and intuitive thinker who backs himself. It was refreshing to talk to someone so young who pursued his passions, the truth, what is best for people and is brave enough to go against the grain because following your passions, pursuing the truth and doing what is best for people, is sadly not always the norm is our field of interest or in the world in general. Tune in for a great chat!
Discipline, consistency, mindset, and overcoming death with Peneueta (aka Wetta) Nuualiitia. We cover nutrition, training, business, lessons learned in the early days as a upcoming bodybuilder and how a life threatening surgery helped him go all in on his passion! Check Wetta out on all his socials @wperformance to follow his journey and to get involved in his training programs and to receive nutritional/lifestyle advice.
This series is a throwback series to when I started my podcast back in 2014 with a small camera and a handheld microphone that I borrowed from a close friend. Back then, podcasting wasn't that common and I didn't know know how to upload to a podcast platform yet, so it was only ever on YouTube until now. Excited to share and bring these episodes and memories back life in a time that I was heavily involved in CrossFit and made some great friends who kindly became my guests. Many things have changed for us all since the episode, so it's always fun to look back to where we were then and where we are now. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Alex Porter, Matiu Brown, Isaiah Papalii, Max Roache and Jan Zabawski Alex Porter shares some cool stories from his days as a Thai Boxer and now Affiliate owner of CrossFit Auckland.... Matiu Brown talks about how he came to find CrossFit from a Rugby League background and now trains to be the best athlete he can be at CrossFit Auckland.... Isaiah Papalii, a under 15 NZ Weightlifting record holder, talks about his latest trip to New Caledonia where he got to work with world renown coach Paul Coffa.
In this episode we talk about the top 3 pieces of equipment you would get on a budget and with limited space. Then, we switch it up and talk about our top 3 pieces of equipment we would get if money or space wasn't a problem. We finish up by talking about our experiences with creating our own workouts vs following a program. If you have any questions about the show or anything else to do with garage gyms, health or fitness, feel free to shoot them through. Enjoy the show!
John Taurua, Chris Attrill, Grayson Schiphorst, Max Roache and Jan Zabawski John and Chris share their story of how two Navy boys fell in love with CrossFit and now run CrossFit Hibiscus Coast.... Grayson Schiphorst is a master trainer in Trigger Point, who works with many athletes, including the NZ Weightlifting team. Grayson also trains people as a Personal Trainer. Here's a few trigger point links that we promised on the show. Trigger Point Shoulder CrossFit work http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-OHtc2H_pQCrossFit Trigger Point - foot and lower leg http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h2hyT2nZifU
Podcast with Cory Gregory @corygfitness is now live!
Was good to start the year off by catching up and doing a round two with the bro Stefan Smith. Although we have kept in touch through social media, it had roughly been two years since we caught up in person and did out last podcast together. What a blessing it was to be able to connect like that. In this episode we mostly talk about the challenge Stefan has set out for himself, which is to do "Murph" (google it) everyday for who knows how long. His kaupapa is around Mental Health Matters and he shares the why, how and everything in between. Plenty of great insight and some good banter mixed in this one. Enjoy the show!
Was awesome to connect with Neven Antic who is doing great things with his athletes and members in Adelaide, Australia through his gym D8 Training. Neven is really well spoken, thoughtful and very insightful, and not just in the gym or in athletic endeavours. There's a lot of takeaways and practical things to put into practice in this one! Enjoy the show!
This series is a throwback series to when I started my podcast back in 2014 with a small camera and a handheld microphone that I borrowed from a close friend. Back then, podcasting wasn't that common and I didn't know know how to upload to a podcast platform yet, so it was only ever on YouTube until now. Excited to share and bring these episodes and memories back life in a time that I was heavily involved in CrossFit and made some great friends who kindly became my guests. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Darren Ellis, Andy Rogers, Jan Zabawski and Max Roache. First affiliate owner in NZ Darren Ellis openly shares some stories and insights from his life time of experiences.... Weightlifting extraordinaire, Andy Rogers talks about life as a PT and how CrossFit has helped grow the sport he has loved for more than 10 years.
New Podcast with Leighton Spellman @iam_famc is now live!
Jim Wendler is most known for his 5-3-1 Training Program which has reached around the world with great success. He is also known for his feats of strength in the world of powerlifting. Over the last 5 years or so, Jim, along with his wife Juliet have volunteered as Strength and Conditioning Coaches for their local Junior High and High School football team. This is what we dig in and talk about most during this episode as it is a passion for the both of us. I really enjoyed picking his brain and seeing how he has gradually built and set up his program with great success, but maintains that it wouldn't be possible without the support of his wife, the school, parents and local community. Tune in for a great conversation and be sure to check out his website jimwendler.com to see all his training programs, articles, apparel and private forum that he mentions at the end of the podcast.
This series is a throwback series to when I started my podcast back in 2014 with a small camera and a handheld microphone that I borrowed from a close friend. Back then, podcasting wasn't that common and I didn't know know how to upload to a podcast platform yet, so it was only ever on YouTube until now. Excited to share and bring these episodes and memories back life in a time that I was heavily involved in CrossFit and made some great friends who kindly became my guests. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Episode 1. Kevin and Jade Manuel, Zak Nothling, Callum Gifford and Max Roache. Kevin talks about his training and life as one of the few competitive athletes who still works a normal job and does extremely well in a world where most top CrossFit athletes are box owners or coaches.... Zak Nothling and Callum Gifford are affiliate owners of CrossFit East Tamaki, who are both former NZ representatives in their respective sports. Me (Jan Zabawski) and Max are co-owners of Zealous CrossFit with our family.
Had a lot of fun catching up with Luke and learning more about his upbringing and background. It had been a few years since we met and connected at the Hold The Stand Summit and we hit off right away. Luke is doing great things in Christchurch as Head Coach at Hybrid Theory Training and with his business Reclaim Nutrition. Luke shows a maturity beyond his years, is very articulate, a great a communicator and has his own podcast called The Holdfast Podcast. Really enjoyed this chat, and had some good laughs as I'm sure you will too! Enjoy!:)
Today's episode is about athletic development for kids and teens wanting to go to the next level in their chosen sport. Genetics vs Hardwork Picking the right sport for your child. Don't specialize early. Be the example. Create the right environment. The importance of resources. Give your child the right opportunities. Incidental exercise. Sleep & nutrition. Shoes - strengthen their feet. Is stretching or rolling out really worth it? Don't be an overbearing helicopter parent, let your kid catch the bug for their sport and enjoy the process.
Had a blast talking with Brandon about his upbringing/background, studying in Auckland, how and why he got into CrossFit, opening the first and only CrossFit affiliate in Samoa, nutrition and how it was the missing piece for himself personally and many of his members. We also talked a bit about fatherhood, his own fitness journey and how it's led him into doing more swimming and triathlons lately. Brandon does online nutrition coaching and has many other great health and fitness offers. Although he's achieved a lot already, he remains humble, constantly learning and growing where he can. Enjoy the episode!
New podcast with Wykie Etsebeth is now live!
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Sofi Ulugia-Pua // Urban Historian, Poet & Storyteller
It was awesome to connect with Devon after it being many years since the last time we caught up. Really enjoyed hearing about Devons background and inspirational Phoenix Rise from the Ashes story. He's been through so much that he's had to overcome and tried many things but health and fitness has always been a big part of his journey and success. Tune in for a great conversation with one of the best personal trainers going around who is always learning, growing and serving people with cutting edge methods and principles. #ZealousStateofMind #WesWesNet #GuruofGainz
What a blessing podcasting is! Always a great excuse to connect with family and good friends that I haven't caught up with for a long time. This week it was a pleasure to catch up good friend Andrew Fraser from Newcastle (my Hamilton Hawks Rugby & early CrossFit days) Andrew was a cop/detective for 19 years and he shares about his journey throughout that time. How and why he got into the cops, leaving things at home after work, looking after your mental health as a cop, life after such a long career, Rugby Coaching and much more! Fraser is a great bloke and I really enjoyed this chat as I'm sure you will too! #ZealousStateofMind #WesWesNet #GuruofGainz
Knees Over Toes Program Review, eBook - Survival of the Zealous, Lockdown Anxiety.
Really enjoyed getting to know Logan as he started off by sharing about his upbringing and background. Logan has overcome alot and achieved some great successes working with professional athletes, sport teams, novice trainees of all ages ranging from high school kids to senior citizens. I found what he had done already really impressive being such a young guy. Logan is very driven, focused, disciplined and has goals that he is working hard towards. Already well known and respected in the industry, the humble big man is continually searching out ways to learn and grow. Logan shares some great insights into injury prevention and how aspiring athletes can better look after their body as they strive towards their chosen sport. Tune in and have your note book ready as one of the best in the nation shares some real gems #ZealousStateofMind #GuruofGainz #WesWesNet
What an amazing episode this was! The man has lived three lives and come out the other side stronger and wiser for it. You won't find many like DC with his energy and passion. Once he sets his mind to something, he's all in
Really enjoyed catching up with Chris and learning about his background and Strongman journey so far. Chris has done a great job of building the sport and community of Strongman/Strongwoman over the past 6 years in NZ. He has also opened and built up his own gym NZ Strongman HQ over the last few years. Chris is a no nonsense straight shooter which I found refreshing and I'm sure you'll enjoy.
Jordan Papa is the owner of JP Athletic which is based in South Auckland. JP trains athletes of all levels and from all sports. An athlete in Rugby League & Touch Football himself, he knows what it takes to excel and come back better than ever from injuries that most athletes experience somewhere along in their athletic career. JP has a great combination of experience, mentors from the ATG (Athletic Truth Group) Community, a Bachelors of Exercise & Sport Science and a passion to help others succeed in their sport. Really enjoyed this chat and connecting with JP after hearing about his work through a mutual friend. If you love sports and sports performance, tune in for a listen with a man who is on the cutting edge and doing great things in the Performance/Strength & Conditioning industry. #ZealousStateofMind #WesWesNet #GuruofGainz #JPAthletic
Lachlan Mcleod // CrossFit Kia Maia
Sly is a man of many talents and was the Owner/Operator of CrossFit Infinite for 11 years before recently handing over the reigns. Sly has a background in IT but the entrepreneur in Sly has led him into many ventures such as having a hand in a healthy food delivery business, smoothie bowl business, running many CrossFit competitions (Two 2 Tango, Triple X, Fittest Mum & Too Fit To Quit) all while running his beloved box CrossFit Infinite. Sly shares about life before CrossFit, why he's always been active, an important lesson he learned from his mum, how he got into CrossFit, things he's learned along the way, what he is up to next with his Infinite Consciousness retreat and much more! As always, I learned more than expected and I'm sure you will too.
It's been a couple of months since my last update show and a few things have shifted in my mind which I thought would be good to share while it's fresh on my mind. - Co-host update - Finally tied of the normal work day routine - 6 months of Knees Over Toes Training - Basketball Coaching
Michael Paterson // CrossFit Games Athlete
Andrei was the first boxer I had on the podcast and boy was it a treat. The New Zealand Champ and future World Champ shares about his upbringing, how and why he got into boxing, training, nutrition and much more! Tune in and learn about a guy who is destined for greatness! #The Russian #ZealousStateofMind #WesWesNet #GuruofGainz
Co-hosts of the Back of the 135 Podcast and Founders of the WesWes Network Cameron Schuster and Isaiah Kalava
Really enjoyed getting to know Will who is the host of the Please Blow My Mind Podcast. He's also a husband, father, lecturer, student, videographer, entrepreneur and very thoughtful among many other things. In this episode Will shares some very insightful (mind blowing
It's been 6 months since my last update show, so here we go. Things I covered: - Co-Host WANTED - Basketball Coaching - Knees Over Toes & Dunk Training - Baby Samara - #WarAgainstTheDadBod - Weekly Podcast STREAK BROKEN! - Sponsorship - WesWes Network #ZealousStateofMind
Was good catching up with my good friend who is doing great things in Singapore with his Mobilus Chinatown community. The Head Coach and former CrossFit Games Athlete shares about his journey growing up, business, opportunity overseas, his CrossFit Games journey, tips on health and fitness and more! Listen in for a chat with a legend of a guy who punches well above his weight and size in all areas of life. #ZealousStateofMind #WesWesNet #GuruofGainz #Mobilus
Ambition is the first word when I think of Darren Khan (aka Debo) This young thoughtful man is not only impressive with his physical feats in Calisthenics but also in his drive to improve and grow many aspects of his life. Listen in for some inspiring gems of insight from Darren who walks the walk and is on a mission with his goals and vision. #ZealousStateofMind #WesWesNet #GuruofGainz #Calisthenics
Richard White Invents Sports Management Group
Was a blessing to catch up with two of my Gideoniteā
Always a pleasure catching up with my good friend Ray. Even though I initially thought we were going to talk about everything to do with Weightlifting, we actually talked more about his background/upbringing in Tokoroa and dived deep into teaching, ADD, growth, entrepreneurship and more! Ray is a great person to be around and to be associated with. His energy and passion is infectious in a way that you always come away from an interaction feeling uplifted and encouraged. Tune in to learn more about a man who has many more levels to him than just Weightlifting and KFC;) #ZealousStateofMind #WesWesNet #GuruofGainz #Weightlifting #FutureFocus
It was a pleasure to sit down and talk with the humble leader that is Mark Knight, especially since he doesn't usually do these type of things. Mark is the owner of Knight Fitness in Brisbane Australia and he has been running his gym for 7-8 years with great success. We talk about his background before getting into business, his upbringing in Manurewa (South Auckland), entrepreneurship, growth, development, leadership and much more! Be sure to tune in and check it out. I learnt a lot and I'm sure you will too! #ZealousStateofMind #GuruofGainz #WesWesNet #KnightFitness
Was cool to connect with Christian after hearing him on my mates podcast, The Thought Plantation Podcast and seeing some of the impressive things he is up to online. Becoming the first Polynesian Prime Minister of New Zealand is one of these things. No small feat to say the least but I think he can do it and is the right man for the job. Christian is a very intelligent, thoughtful and vision focused man who wears many hats. Most notably is his work as a professional musician, politician and businessman but Christian isn't limited to these things, he moves and adapts when or if needed. Listen in for an insightful podcast with a man who is up to some big things and who I believe has the people's best interest at heart. #FreeTheLife #ZealousStateofMind
"STRENGTH IS BUILT OVER TIME" - Afaese Paea It was a pleasure connecting with and learning from Strongman/Strongwoman Coach & Athlete Afaese Paea. Afa has experience in many fields such as chess, snooker, rugby union, kick-boxing, BJJ and Powerlifting but his main passion is in Strongman competition/training. Afa has many records in the sport already and is still looking for ways to improve and grow stronger. Afa is a keen learner, open minded and applies techniques and skills from various sports and disciplines. I really enjoyed this chat with the philosophical big man who has a massive heart for not only helping people achieve their athletics endeavours but also teaches great life lessons such as patience, honour, hard work and much more! Tune in for a great conversation with one of the best Strongman/Strongwoman Coaches & Athletes to ever come out of New Zealand! #ZealousStateofMind #GuruofGainz #WesWesNet #StrengthPitOtara #NZStrengthCoach
"Everything will be ok" - Alex Porter Had a blast catching up with my good friend from the CrossFit days. Really enjoyed going deep and learning more about Alex and his journey, especially his new sport which he goes in-depth about how it works and why he got into it. We covered many topics such as his early days as a teenager, how he got into martial arts, fitness and gym training before CrossFit and the famous competition that he, his former partner and CrossFit Auckland community used to run each year which brought in athletes from all over New Zealand because of it's quality and professionalism. We covered so much, yet there was so much more to go over. Definitely have to do it again sometime in the future! Tune in for a fun and insightful chat with the one and only Alex Porter!. #SkunkWorks #ZealousStateofMind #GuruofGainz #WesWesNet
My first podcast for 2021 is a banger and was with my first international guest after 60 episodes. Juan Guadarrama is the owner of Sorta HQ in Hawthorne, (California), USA. I came across Juan online through Deuce gym where he used to work and I was instantly impressed by his work ethic as a coach, all round professionalism and intensity as an athlete. It was great to connect with Juan after following him for a while and an honour to have him on the podcast. Juan is very intelligent, ambitious, committed and extremely hard working. Tune in for a great chat about his journey so far - including how and why he started his business SORTASTRONG, his mindset around tough times, 4am daily starts and much more! #SortaStrong #ZealousStateofMind #GuruofGainz #WesWesNet
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