Podcasts about coach alex

What if your child's behavior problem is not just a behavior problem?In this episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Dr. Stacy Haynes, a licensed professional counselor, educator, speaker, author, and children's ministry leader, to discuss a truth every parent needs to understand:Mental health is physical health.Together, they explore how sleep, nutrition, movement, technology, family rhythms, and spiritual formation all shape the emotional and behavioral health of children—especially neurodivergent children.This is not a conversation about replacing counseling, diagnosis, medication, or professional care with “just eat better and exercise.” This is about seeing the whole child: body, mind, emotions, environment, and spirit.Coach Alex and Dr. Stacy discuss:Why children's behavior is often connected to physical wellnessHow sleep, hunger, blood sugar, and screen time affect emotional regulationWhy neurodivergent children may be more sensitive to food, tone, noise, and routineHow parents can support children without shame or fearWhy labels like ADHD or autism can be helpful when used wiselyHow churches can better support neurodivergent children and tired parentsWhy exercise helps regulate emotions, sleep, gut health, and anxietyHow to build healthier family rhythms around food, movement, screens, and restWhy technology should be treated as a privilege, not a rightHow parents can lead by example instead of trying to fix one child in isolationThis episode is especially helpful for parents, children's ministry leaders, teachers, coaches, and anyone who loves a child whose brain or body works a little differently.Your child is not a problem to solve.They are a person to steward, love, guide, and understand.And by God's grace, your family can build rhythms that help everyone flourish.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Stacy Haynes01:14 – “Mental Health Is Physical Health”02:54 – Why Parents Need a Holistic View of Behavior04:13 – Dr. Stacy's Journey Into Counseling and Ministry05:35 – Children's Ministry, Trauma, and Positive Childhood Experiences08:48 – Coach Alex's Childhood, ACE Score, and Church as a Safe Place09:51 – Dr. Stacy's Heart for Children With Autism11:14 – Why Labels Can Help When Used Wisely12:18 – Releasing Fear Around Diagnosis14:24 – Making the Most of How God Made Your Child16:52 – Dysregulation: What It Looks Like in Kids18:50 – Blood Sugar, Breakfast, and Behavior20:08 – What Sugar Can Do to a Neurodivergent Child's Day22:01 – Children's Ministry Lessons From Neurodivergent Kids25:20 – How to Talk With Parents Without Shame26:26 – Helping Parents Become Detectives29:01 – Dandelions, Orchids, and Different Kinds of Resilience33:48 – Sabbath, Rhythm, Rest, and Recovery35:17 – Exercise and Emotional Regulation37:44 – Exercise, ADHD, and the Brain40:36 – Leading by Example as a Family42:21 – Changing the Pantry and Building a Culture of Health43:12 – Christ Is in the Details of Family Rhythms47:24 – Screen Time, Technology, and Stewardship48:26 – Practical Technology Rules for Families51:40 – Replacing Screen Time With Connection55:28 – Rapid Fire: Three Things That Help Kids Quickly56:12 – What the Church Needs to Know About Neurodivergent Families56:39 – Encouragement for Parents Who Want to Shift57:07 – Closing PrayerJoin The Faithful 5k - August 15th!

NEW MERCH OUT ON MONDAY: https://luminarythreads.shopAlex Ostberg doesn't waste your time—and this month's Rundown recap is proof. Dominic and Alex break down four newsletters that build on each other in ways that feel almost inevitable by the end: a framework for how elite programs fall apart, how coaches know when to pull the plug, and how summer heat can either wreck your confidence or become your secret weapon. The first piece, "Stop Optimizing Things That Shouldn't Exist," starts with a pattern Alex sees repeatedly when collegiate athletes go pro: the blank slate they've been waiting for becomes a trap. More practitioners, more supplements, more inputs—and performance drops.Someone has to own the whole system, not just be a piece in it. He calls it the difference between vertical and horizontal integration, and he believes coaches who act as master integrators (filtering what reaches the athlete) will always outperform those who don't. From there, Dominic and Alex get into "The Case for Quitting a Workout Early," a piece Alex traces back to his first day at the Bowerman Track Club, stopwatch in hand, with no script for when things went sideways. The final two newsletters take on summer heat as a pair. "The Heat Tax" lays out the physiology—why humidity is the real enemy; why the brain throttles the legs before the legs even know what's happening. "The Heat Adaptation Playbook" closes with the practical protocol: post-exercise sauna, effort-based training targets, and the mindset shift that turns miserable summer miles into a fall advantage. Same principles as the workout piece, Alex notes—protect the descent.Tap into the Rundown Recap Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.S H O W  N O T E S  -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffzBehind the scenes of The Running Effect: https://youtube.com/@dominicschlueter?si=PM9FjPc92eFUFEZL

You don't have a discipline problem.You may just be trying to follow someone else's plan.In this episode, Coach Alex VanHouten joins The Next Level Guy Show for a deep conversation on discipline, elite performance, faith, pain, and what it actually takes to make progress that lasts.Coach Alex is an exercise scientist, faith-based health coach, author of Faithful Fitness, and founder of a movement helping people make the most out of the body God has given them. In this conversation, he breaks down why so many men feel stuck even when they “know what to do,” and why real transformation rarely comes from hype, intensity, or another cookie-cutter plan.Instead, lasting change comes from honesty, consistency, community, coaching, and learning how to take the next faithful step.Together, Alex and Ian discuss:The difference between elite performance and just “going to the gym”Why bio-individuality matters in fitness, nutrition, and healthHow to know what advice is worth listening to in a noisy fitness industryWhy consistency matters more than intensityThe “noob phase” and why beginners often quit too soonHow men burn out when they lack honesty, support, or a deeper missionWhy pain can become a doorway to purposeWhat it means to get 1% better dailyHow faith gives fitness its “why”Why you need someone in your corner if you want to changeThis episode is for the man who is tired of starting over.It is for the man who knows there is more in him.And it is for the man who is ready to stop chasing someone else's plan and start becoming faithful with what God has actually given him.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: Discipline, Confidence, and Real Progress02:34 – Who Is Coach Alex VanHouten?03:29 – What People Get Wrong About Elite Performance05:46 – Why Cookie-Cutter Fitness Plans Fail06:13 – Bio-Individuality: Why Your Plan Has to Fit You08:40 – The Unsexy Secret of Elite Performance10:23 – Fitness Misinformation, Bro Science, and Finding Truth13:22 – What Testing Actually Matters?15:30 – Why You Shouldn't Overcomplicate the Basics18:35 – Start Walking Before You Chase Optimization19:36 – Consistency > Volume > Intensity22:56 – Learning From Elite Performers Without Copying Them23:51 – “You'll Know Them by Their Fruits”25:30 – Visualizing Your Best and Worst Future29:39 – Why You Need Someone in Your Corner30:08 – Where Men Burn Out31:15 – The Noob Phase: Why Beginners Quit34:17 – Why Beginners Actually Have an Advantage36:42 – What Happens After You Reach the Goal?38:12 – Why Men Fear Being Beginners38:44 – The Power of Brutal Honesty41:43 – How Complicated Does Fitness Need to Be?45:59 – The 1% Better Daily Approach47:16 – What 1% Better Looks Like When Life Is Hard52:27 – Living With Ehlers-Danlos and Choosing Purpose53:39 – Faith, Suffering, and Carrying Your Cross57:27 – Why the First Five Minutes Matter59:25 – What Are You Fighting For? Who Are You Fighting For?01:02:10 – The Secret to Training for Ten Years, Not Ten Minutes01:04:44 – Where to Start If You Want to Change01:05:34 – The Four Questions Every Man Needs to Answer01:08:57 – How to Know If You're Making Progress01:11:28 – Final Encouragement: You Are Not Stuck01:14:29 – Where to Connect With Coach AlexJoin the first-ever Faithful 5K:Whether you're local to Arkansas or joining us virtually, register today and take the next faithful step.

What if your fertility journey isn't your whole story?In this episode, I'm joined by Speaker, Storytelling Coach, and author Alex Street for a conversation that completely reframes how we think about struggle, healing, identity, and transformation.Alex believes that your story is your superpower—and together we explore what it means to move beyond defining ourselves by one painful chapter and instead begin seeing our lives through the lens of growth, meaning, and possibility.This conversation felt especially powerful because while Alex doesn't come from the fertility world, his work helping people uncover and own their story connects deeply to what so many women navigating IVF and infertility experience.We talk about how our hardest moments do not become our identity.Instead, they become part of something bigger.If you've ever felt consumed by waiting, grief, uncertainty, or the pressure of fertility treatments, this episode offers a different perspective: your story is not the struggle itself—it's the transformation happening through it.Inside this episode, we explore:✨ Why your story is more than your fertility journey✨ How to move from confusion toward clarity✨ Why transformation matters more than timelines✨ The difference between honoring pain vs. becoming consumed by it✨ How storytelling can support healing and identity shifts✨ Journaling prompts to reconnect with yourself✨ Finding peace and possibility even in difficult seasons✨ Why your story is first for YOU before anyone elseOne of my favorite reminders from Alex:“Your story isn't the moment. Your story is the transformation.”If you're walking through IVF, infertility, grief, waiting, or simply becoming someone new through life's unexpected turns—I hope this conversation reminds you that this chapter is not your whole book.CONNECT WITH ALEX STREETWebsite: AlexStreet.caInstagram: @alexstreetcaBook: StoryArcCONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORTDownload IVF Mindset Shift Guide  https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.comBOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.'INSTAGRAMWATCH on YOUTUBELISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify:**Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast!Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG 

Why do some people know exercise is good for them but still struggle to move? Why can something as simple as a workout trigger emotions, fear, shame, or even tears?In this powerful conversation, Coach Alex sits down with trauma-informed health coach and author De Bolton to explore the deep connection between movement, trauma, healing, and Christian stewardship.Together they discuss:How trauma is stored in the bodyWhy movement can feel threatening for some peopleThe relationship between emotional wounds and physical healthThe disconnect between Christianity and body stewardshipWhy food has become the church's most acceptable addictionHow shame impacts our health and habitsThe difference between neglect and obsession in fitnessWhat it means to truly honor your body as God's templeHow to move from performance-based fitness to worship-based stewardshipWhy healing requires reconnecting body, mind, and spiritThis conversation is especially important for anyone who has ever felt stuck, discouraged, ashamed, disconnected from their body, or frustrated by repeated health struggles.God doesn't merely care about your spirit.He created you as a whole person.And learning to steward your body well may be one of the most overlooked aspects of discipleship today.You are loved exactly as you are.And because you are loved, your body is worth stewarding well.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to De Bolton01:10 – Why Movement Changes Your Mood02:00 – How Trauma Gets Stored in the Body04:45 – Why Exercise Can Trigger Old Wounds07:45 – Tears, Emotions, and Physical Release08:45 – Why Christians Are Disconnected From Their Bodies11:20 – Stewardship vs. Fitness Idolatry13:15 – Is Food the Church's Most Accepted Addiction?16:00 – Why Your Body Matters to God18:20 – Where to Start If You Hate Exercise22:00 – The Power of Small Wins24:15 – The Mustard Seed Principle of Growth25:25 – How Fitness Becomes an Idol28:00 – Fitness as Worship30:15 – The Difference Between Performance and Stewardship31:00 – Shame, Healing, and Physical Health33:40 – Grace Removes Shame But Not Responsibility36:15 – The Story Behind The Embodied Beloved38:50 – Knowing God's Love vs. Embodying God's Love40:00 – Reclaim Your Temple Program42:45 – The Four Disciplines: Integrity, Grit, Growth & Awe45:20 – Why Integrity Is the Biggest Struggle46:00 – Rapid Fire Questions47:00 – Music, Movement & Motivation48:00 – Parenting Adult Children50:00 – Final Encouragement from De Bolton51:00 – Closing Prayer

What happens when a sharp, inquisitive 14-year-old interviewer starts asking questions most adults never think to ask?In this conversation with Rithvik Raya, Coach Alex dives deep into some of the biggest questions surrounding health, fitness, resilience, agency, suffering, faith, and human potential.Together they explore:Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and chronic painWhy modern abundance may be making us physically and mentally weakerThe science of adaptation and resilienceWhy "calories in, calories out" oversimplifies human biologyThe surprising science behind hope molecules and exerciseWhy coaching and community outperform diets and algorithmsThe role of agency in personal transformationWhat fitness has to do with faith, purpose, and stewardshipHow modern culture encourages victimhood—and how to reclaim responsibilityWhy intensity isn't always the answerThe difference between starting a fitness journey and becoming the kind of person who finishes itThis is one of the most thoughtful and wide-ranging conversations I've had in a long time. Rithvik asked questions that forced me to think carefully about what I actually believe and why.If you've ever wondered how fitness connects to psychology, theology, resilience, leadership, and the pursuit of a meaningful life, this conversation is for you.Life is hard.The question isn't whether you'll face difficulty.The question is:What kind of hard will you choose?⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction01:06 – Living With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome05:15 – Why Modern Comfort May Be Making Us Weak08:42 – Choosing Your Hard10:40 – Childhood Trauma, Science & Finding Truth13:05 – Why Coach Alex Built Faithful Fitness16:45 – The Fitness Industry's Biggest Problem17:05 – Calories In, Calories Out? Not So Fast21:28 – Hope Molecules, Myokines & Exercise Science25:00 – What Is Agency?27:52 – Can Agency Survive the Algorithm Age?29:30 – Why Coaching & Community Beat Every Diet31:57 – The Science Behind SpyFit35:37 – Leadership, Responsibility & Personal Agency38:47 – Is Fitness Really About Intentional Living?40:02 – Is There A Moral Dimension To Fitness?45:32 – Pride, Gluttony, Shame & Stewardship48:21 – The Problem With Victimhood Culture50:38 – Why Intensity Is Overrated53:01 – How the Body Actually Adapts57:31 – Better Daily, Comparison & Following Christ01:01:12 – Social Media, Movement & Human Flourishing01:02:29 – Why People Really Get In Shape01:05:08 – Coaching, Identity & Freedom01:06:46 – Rapid Fire Round01:10:15 – Final Thoughts

-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rsThe myths runners live by are surprisingly hard to kill. Alex Ostberg is back with Dominic to dismantle four more of them.First up: the soft surface myth. Alex explains how the brain anticipates soft terrain and stiffens the legs before foot strike, largely canceling out whatever cushioning the ground provides. The real injury variable isn't surface, it's pace. Slowing from a 7:40 to a 10:44 mile can cut tibial stress injury risk by over 50%. Variability across surfaces beats avoidance of any one of them.From there, the conversation moves into the "8 Questions" edition and a broader critique of optimization culture. Only about 10 to 15 percent of runners, Alex argues, should even be thinking about supplements, sleep protocols, or anabolic windows. The rest need to nail the basics first. The injury comeback piece brings the most personal material. Alex draws on his own two-year loop of reinjury at Stanford and UNC to argue that healing and readiness are not the same thing. Pain-free is a starting point, not a finish line. Two rules stand above the rest: invest fully in the protection phase, and pass a stimulus twice before progressing it.The episode closes on London 2026 and the fueling science behind the first sub-two. Sawe averaged 115 grams of carbohydrate per hour—a number that would have been considered reckless a decade ago. Alex breaks down the carbolution (dual-source transport, hydrogel delivery, gut training) and asks the question the finish line footage raised: have we eliminated the bonk?Tap into the Alex Ostberg Rundown Recap Special.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! S H O W  N O T E S  -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

What if your biggest health problem… isn't food—but what you're feeding your mind?In this episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Amy Adams to unpack the concept of “digital sugar”—the constant overstimulation from social media that's quietly shaping your attention, your habits, and even your relationship with God. Most people know how to avoid junk food. Few know how to avoid junk input.And the cost is deeper than distraction—it's disconnection.In this conversation, you'll learn:-Why social media acts like “sugar for your soul”-How overstimulation rewires your brain and drains your purpose-The hidden link between dopamine, attention, and spiritual dryness-How to break free from the approval trap in fitness and life-The difference between stewardship vs. weight loss goals-Why most people fail (and how lead vs. lag goals change everything)-A practical framework to reconnect your body, mind, and spirit daily Amy also shares her personal journey from obsession and neglect to consistent, faith-driven stewardship—and how stepping away from social media transformed her life in just weeks.This isn't about quitting technology. It's about reclaiming your attention—and giving it back to God. ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Why This Conversation Matters01:00 – What Is “Digital Sugar”?03:30 – How Social Media Drains Your Soul06:30 – Dopamine, Cravings, and Why You Can't Stop Scrolling09:30 – Why You Still Feel Empty After Consuming Content12:00 – The “Broccoli vs Junk Food” Spiritual Problem15:00 – How Long It Takes to Detox Your Mind18:00 – Head vs Heart: Why Most People Feel Disconnected20:30 – Emotional Movement Practice (Practical Tool)25:00 – Naming Emotions + Confronting Lies with Truth28:00 – The Approval Trap (And How It Shows Up in Fitness)32:00 – Obsession vs Neglect: The Cycle Most People Live In36:00 – Identity vs Approval (The Gospel Answer)40:00 – Stewardship vs Weight Loss43:00 – Lead Goals vs Lag Goals (Why You Keep Failing)47:00 – Daily Framework for Consistency (HMS System)52:00 – Why Grit Is the Missing Discipline56:00 – How to Get Connected with Amy58:30 – Prayer + Closing

In this episode of the Coach D Podcast, I'm joined by UKSCA accredited Strength & Conditioning coach Stuart Pearce and qualified Osteopath & Sports Therapist Alexandra Sasebes.We dive into athlete performance, movement quality, injury prevention, recovery, and understanding how the body moves on and off the basketball court.From youth development to elite sport environments, this conversation is packed with practical insight for athletes, coaches, and parents looking to help players perform better, stay healthy, and build long-term success.If you're serious about improving your game while taking care of your body, this episode is for you.

On the Performance Health Podcast, Tim Caron talks with Cal State Fullerton coach Alex Curro about his programming process and department approach, using men's basketball as a primary example. Curro explains how he starts with broad assessments (movement, body composition, strength testing, velocity-based training, and frequent force-plate monitoring) but prioritizes trend data over one-time pre/post tests to account for real-world variability. He discusses using normative force-plate data to guide goals, adjusting training based on fatigue patterns and season demands, and leveraging VBT to control rep quality and “earn” progression, while acknowledging limitations when VBT can't be applied to certain implements. They cover managing remote training by maximizing guaranteed supervised time, keeping off-campus programs simple and low-friction, and choosing advanced methods only when athletes can execute and understand them. Curro also reflects on how being a director changes programming oversight, staff evaluation, KPI selection by training phase, and the importance of communication, translation of sport-coach needs, relationships, and winning.

Jacob Townsend talks with David Crockett softball coach Alex Dulaney about the Pioneers going to the state tournament for the first time since 1992. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even some Alabama fans are starting to tell Cole Cubelic that they kinda like new Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh. Cole isn't sure how he feels about that information, but if you sit down and watch this conversation with the new Tigers HC, you'll see why Golesh has people feeling good about Auburn's future. Tune in and let us know what you think in the comments. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought to you by: GAMEDAY MEN'S HEALTH: Go to gamedaymenshealth.com RHOBACK: Use promo code CUBE20 at rhoback.com MYSTERYBREAKS: Don't miss mysterybreaks's stream on Fanatics Live! https://get.fanatics.live/X8WW/453vgu8c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your body was never meant to be separated from your spiritual life?In this deeply moving episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Michelle Tornetta to explore a conversation many Christians have never had:How does God meet us through movement?Together, they unpack:Why modern Christianity often disconnects the body from faithThe hidden influence of Gnostic thinking in church cultureHow movement can deepen prayer, worship, joy, and emotional healingAn honest conversation about yoga for ChristiansWhy play, celebration, and embodiment matter spirituallyParenting a child with disabilities and learning to walk with God through griefHow caregivers can care for themselves without guiltRediscovering childlike faith through movement and creativityMichelle also shares the powerful story of her daughter Abby—a miracle child whose life has shaped her understanding of joy, suffering, stewardship, and the goodness of God.This conversation is honest, hopeful, deeply embodied, and full of practical encouragement for anyone who feels disconnected—from their body, their joy, or even from God Himself.⏱️ Timestamp Outline00:00 – Intro: Movement, Faith & the Human Body01:10 – Why Spiritual Life Isn't “Just In Your Head”04:00 – God Meets Us Through Movement05:30 – Elijah Running a Marathon After Mount Carmel06:30 – Gnosticism and the Christian Body Problem08:00 – Michelle's Journey Into Faith + Fitness10:00 – Yoga for Christians (Honest Discussion)14:00 – Why Mindful Movement Matters Spiritually18:30 – “Adulting” and Losing Childlike Faith21:00 – Why Christians Need Play, Joy & Celebration22:30 – Parenting a Child With Disabilities25:00 – Abby's Story: Stroke, Seizures & Miraculous Joy31:00 – Every Christian Has a “Cup” to Carry34:00 – Caregiver Burnout & Stewardship36:30 – How Michelle Cares for Herself While Caring for Others41:00 – Why Michelle Started Podcasting44:00 – Doodle Prayer & Embodied Prayer Practices48:00 – Why Children Understand Embodied Faith Naturally50:00 – Final Encouragement to Listeners51:00 – Closing Prayer

War Eagle! Auburn Head Football Coach Alex Golesh joined The Locker Room and talked about taking over the Auburn program, the pace his offense moves, what he learned from Head Coach Josh Heupel and being in the SEC, looking ahead to coming to Atlanta for a matchup against Baylor in the Aflac Kickoff Game as well as a trip to Athens later in the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The “Perfect Body” Isn't What Instagram Sold You What does the “perfect body” actually look like?In Part 2 of Coach Alex's conversation on The Samir Show, the discussion moves beyond six-packs, big biceps, and Instagram fitness into something much more useful: building a body that can serve the mission.Coach Alex explains why excessive muscle can become a liability for operators, why the best body is not necessarily the one that attracts attention, and why true fitness is about capability, endurance, resilience, and recovery.This conversation also goes deep into metabolic health, protein intake, fatigue, sleep, dad bod, belly fat, cardiovascular fitness, diabetes risk, and why so many people feel exhausted in their 30s and 40s.The big idea: your body is not just about appearance. It is an asset. It carries your mind, your mission, your work, your family, and your calling.In this episode, Coach Alex and Samir discuss:Why the “perfect agent body” does not look like an Instagram fitness modelWhy endurance and cognitive integrity matter for real-world performanceHow your body and brain are deeply integratedWhy constant fatigue may be connected to poor metabolic healthThe role of protein in muscle, energy, aging, and blood sugar regulationWhy muscle loss accelerates with age — and how weight training helps slow it downHow sleep timing, deep sleep, naps, and circadian rhythm affect energyWhy belly fat is often connected to stress, poor fitness, and energy imbalanceThe difference between fasting, time-restricted eating, and ketosisWhy cardio is not mainly about burning caloriesHow walking, weight training, and sleep can help prevent diabetes and heart diseaseIf you are tired of treating your body like a vanity project — or ignoring it altogether — this episode will help you think differently.Your body is not an idol to worship.It is not a problem to ignore.It is a stewardship.Get the Faithful Fitness 40-Day Devotional here:FaithfulFitnessDevo.comAnd check out more conversations from The Samir Show.00:00 The perfect agent body01:36 Why the CIA body would not look like Instagram fitness02:21 Hypertrophy is only one fitness adaptation03:48 The capable body: strong, fast, endurable, and mission-ready05:09 Training bodies for the job, not choosing bodies for the job06:54 Treating the body like a national security asset07:32 Why poor health affects national security08:43 Endurance and cognitive integrity09:35 Energy, fatigue, and burnout10:08 Mitochondrial dysfunction and fat-burning capacity12:01 Carbs as short-term fuel, fats as long-term fuel13:56 Why protein matters15:13 How much protein the average person may need16:20 Why minimum protein recommendations may not be optimal18:14 Plant proteins, supplements, and vegetarian considerations19:39 Why muscle mass declines with age21:09 Weight training and preserving muscle tissue22:02 Why you may wake up more tired than when you went to bed23:11 Deep sleep, sleep inertia, and inconsistent rest25:43 Why naps help some people and ruin sleep for others27:28 Busy tired vs. metabolic or hormonal problems28:41 Why medication without lifestyle change misses the root30:34 Protein, prediabetes, and blood sugar regulation32:23 Protein intake and body composition33:41 Dad bod, belly fat, and fatherhood37:05 Hormonal changes after having a baby38:42 Keto, fasting, cardio, and stubborn belly fat39:29 Fasting vs. time-restricted eating40:34 Ketosis does not always mean body-fat loss41:50 Why cardio is not mainly for burning calories42:44 Nutrient density vs. energy density45:12 Running outside vs. treadmill48:19 Early warning signs for diabetes and metabolic disease49:00 VO2 and cardiovascular fitness as missed warning signs53:06 Basic tests for diabetes and heart disease risk55:20 Why food journaling is the first intelligence report59:35 Lifestyle changes with the biggest payoff01:00:10 Start small: 15 minutes a day01:01:46 Walking, adaptation, and energy01:02:40 Sleep, stress, and disease risk01:04:30 Creatine, sleep deprivation, and recovery support If this conversation challenged the way you think about your body, start with the Faithful Fitness 40-Day Devotional.It was written to help Christians stop treating the body as either an idol to worship or a problem to ignore — and begin seeing it as a gift to steward under Christ.Get Faithful Fitness here:FaithfulFitnessDevo.comThis conversation originally took place on The Samir Show.Check out Samir's work and follow his show for more thoughtful conversations on health, mindset, and human performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lST4zzD4Hcs&t=387sBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.

Charles Hicks ran 2:04:35 at Boston in his second marathon. His coach was watching from Eugene, trying not to lose his mind. Alex Ostberg and Charles Hicks were Stanford teammates for exactly one year: Ostberg a fifth-year senior, Hicks a freshman who wasn't even first on the depth chart in his incoming class. Five years later, they're coach and athlete inside Nike's Swoosh Track Club, and they just executed one of the most stunning American marathon performances in history.In this conversation, they pull back the curtain on the full arc: the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler that first convinced Jerry Schumacher the marathon was Charles's calling; the abbreviated eight-week build into New York that exceeded everyone's expectations; and the 16-week Boston block where Charles never dipped below 105 miles in a single week. They talk about what it actually means to train under Schumacher—workouts revealed 10 minutes before, plans built in two-week cycles, and a phone call every night at 9:30 PM—and why Ostberg's role is less about designing sessions and more about being a steady hand when the experiencing self and the remembering self stop agreeing. Charles also explains the text he sent Ostberg after a disappointing half marathon in Atlanta that became the quiet thesis of the entire Boston build: I will navigate my failure points more effectively than my competition. Affirm the past. Appreciate the present. Inject ambition into the future.Tap into the Charles Hicks and Alex Ostberg Special.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! S H O W  N O T E S  -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffzInstagram: _charleshicks

What if your fitness journey is quietly being sabotaged…not by lack of discipline—but by misplaced identity?In this conversation on the Husband Material Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten joins Drew Boa to unpack a powerful framework: the “Sin Spectrum of Fitness.”On one end—pride, vanity, comparison.On the other—gluttony, sloth, and avoidance.Most people bounce between the two.Very few walk the narrow path: stewardship.This episode goes far beyond workouts and meal plans. It explores the deep integration between your body, your emotions, your sexuality, and your spiritual life—and why neglecting your body doesn't just impact your health… it impacts your calling.Coach Alex breaks down:Why fitness is a spiritual battleground, not a cosmetic pursuitHow your biology (sleep, food, movement) shapes emotional and sexual integrityThe difference between behavior change vs. root transformationWhy “working out” is often how we “work things out”How shame, trauma, and identity silently drive unhealthy habitsWhy your body is meant to be a vessel for receiving and giving loveYou'll also hear how Coach Alex's personal struggle with a genetic disorder shaped his conviction that your body matters—not for appearance, but for obedience.This is not about optimization.It's about taking territory back—in your body, your habits, and your life.

JOIN MY TEAM & SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE: https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en/teams/5Nrld5?join=1Every runner has a mental checklist of what's holding them back. Iron deficiency, life stress, ice bath mythology, and the gap between ambition and biology probably aren't on it—but after this episode, they will be.Alex Ostberg is back for the Rundown Recap, and he starts where most coaches start when an athlete is underperforming: iron. They discuss why iron is so central to the oxygen transport system, what symptoms to watch for before things get serious, and how to get tested without a physician's order. The conversation then shifts to something harder to quantify: stress. Alex makes the case that mental load isn't separate from training—it modifies how the body adapts to it. He and Dominic dig into how elite runners like Grant Fisher and Jess McLean actually use added life structure to their advantage, and what high schoolers stacking SATs on top of race days can learn from Coach Milt's approach to finals week.From there, the ice bath episode. Alex isn't anti-ice:he's anti-misunderstanding. The recovery oil study alone will make you rethink one of the most entrenched rituals in the sport.The final piece ties it all together: biology moves slower than your ambitions. Alex breaks down why backwards-facing training plans are built on false certainty, and why the athlete who stops fighting physiology is always the one still standing at the end of a long season.Tap into the Alex Ostberg Rundown Recap Special.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W   N O T E S  -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

Have you ever been curious what actually happens at the top end of the sport?This week I sat down with Alex Ostberg - professional assistant coach at Nike Swoosh Track Club in Eugene under Jerry Schumacher - fresh off Charlie Hicks' phenomenal 2:04:35 at the Boston Marathon, one of the fastest American performances we've seen..... to be honest… it's not what most people think.It's not reckless - but it's definitely not always, 'lets play it safe' either. It's high risk, taken at the right time. Years of consistency, massive aerobic bases, fundamentals done properly… and then when it's there - they lean in. Not stupidly, just enough. We get into what elite athletes are actually like - the habits, the mindset, the monotony, the discipline - and why the best in the world are usually just the best at doing the basics over and over again. No secret sauce. Just timing, patience, and getting the most out of the fitness they've built.Alex also shares how he sees coaching at that level - like a GPS. The athlete's driving, he's just guiding. Knowing when to push, when to pull back, and protecting the one thing that matters most… consistency. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to get to that level - this one will hit.Full episode now live on the Run Culture Podcast.If you're keen to hear more from Alex Ostberg, check out his Substack newsletter The Rundown or listen to him on The Running Effect Podcast.

Coach Alex here. Grace and peace.This conversation will challenge you.Not because it's extreme…But because it exposes something most people avoid:

Bryno sits down with Alex Boyd, the new coach of the Washington Hatchet Boys Basketball team. B3 is written directed and produced by Todd Lancaster, Mike DeCoursey, Brent Dalrymple and Brian Emmons and is a production of the Empulse Podcast Network.  Thanks to our sponsors Justin Scherer and the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Golf Plus in Evansville, Fair Shake w/ Brian Emmons, Home and Harvest Realty and recorded at Red Bones Bar and Grill. 

Coach Alex here. Grace and peace.This conversation is different.I joined This Week Explained—a geopolitical intelligence podcast—to talk about something most analysts completely overlook:

What is fasting actually like for a woman?In this episode of Faithful Fitness, Coach Alex sits down with his wife Christin Van Houten to talk about her experience completing the Shred protocol, the unique challenges women face with fasting and exercise, and what it's really like living inside the Faithful Fitness mission.Christin shares how her relationship with fasting grew over several years—from believing it wasn't possible for her to completing a full 24-hour fast during the Shred. She also explains how hormonal cycles, stress, and family life influence how women approach fasting differently than men.Beyond fitness, the conversation turns deeply personal as Alex and Christin discuss:• The real story behind writing the Faithful Fitness devotional• The sacrifices and support required in marriage when pursuing a calling• The financial and emotional decisions behind publishing a first book• Why discipline—whether fasting, exercise, or marriage—ultimately produces freedom.You'll also hear Christin's honest reflections on the Shred protocol, her results, and the habits she's continuing long after the challenge ended.If you've ever wondered what Faithful Fitness looks like inside the Van Houten household, this conversation offers a rare and encouraging glimpse.Timestamped Outline00:00 — IntroductionCoach Alex welcomes listeners and introduces his wife Christin.01:20 — Fasting as a WomanChristin explains how her journey with fasting began through spiritual disciplines.04:30 — Learning to Fast GraduallyStarting with 14-hour fasts and slowly building to longer fasting windows.07:20 — Hormonal Cycles and FastingWhy fasting affects women differently than men.10:10 — Grace During Difficult WeeksHow Christin adapts fasting around her cycle and stress levels.13:00 — Why Fasting Matters SpirituallyAlex explains the deeper spiritual purpose behind fasting.16:20 — Discipline vs MotivationSometimes fasting and exercise simply require obedience.19:00 — Exercise with ScoliosisWhy strength training is essential for Christin's back health.22:00 — Loving Your Spouse Through StewardshipHow caring for your body affects your marriage.24:45 — Foods Christin Missed During the ShredCheeseburgers, Diet Coke, and Reese's cups make their return.27:30 — Shred ResultsChristin loses 9 pounds of fat in four weeks.29:30 — Why the Shred WorksEnergy, clarity, and the power of finishing what you start.32:00 — Preparing for the Summer ShredWhy the five-day preparation phase matters.35:10 — Launching the Faithful Fitness DevotionalAlex shares what it took to finally write the book.38:30 — What It Was Like Living With a Writing HusbandChristin reflects on Alex's weekly writing discipline.43:00 — The Investment Behind Publishing a BookThe financial and relational decisions behind the project.48:30 — Marriage, Money, and StewardshipWhy open conversations are essential when building something meaningful.52:00 — Signed Book Giveaway Announcement55:30 — Closing ThoughtsChristin thanks the Faithful Fitness community for supporting the mission.Main Discussion Themes:-Fasting Through a Woman's Lens-Understanding the physiological and spiritual differences women experience with fasting.-Discipline Over Motivation-Why real transformation comes from consistency rather than excitement.-Marriage and Calling-What it takes for a spouse to support a God-given mission.-Stewardship of the Body-Exercise, fasting, and nutrition as tools for honoring God.-The Story Behind the Faithful Fitness Devotional-From idea to investment to publication.Move Forward Today

Coach Alex here. Grace and peace.Most people think their problem is stress.It's not.It's the fact that they never stop.In this conversation with Samir, we unpack a hard truth:

-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rsWhat if the secret to running faster is eating a donut? World-class coach Alex Ostberg is back for another monthly breakdown of his newsletter, The Rundown; and this one might be his most thought-provoking yet.Dominic and Alex tear through four recent editions, starting with a piece that'll make your clean-eating friends squirm: The Case for Junk Food as a Runner. Alex breaks down the real physiology behind post-run refueling—and why your muscles genuinely don't care where your carbohydrates come from. From there, the conversation shifts to one of the most emotionally charged moments in any athlete's season: the bad race. Alex's piece, What Not to Do After a Bad Race, has a surprisingly sharp analytical edge, pulling from NBA data, Fidelity investment research, and a controversial Super Bowl call to make the case for why one result should almost never rewrite your entire plan. Then Alex lays out The Best Way to Guarantee Improvement; a question every runner asks and very few coaches answer honestly. The aerobic vs. anaerobic breakdown is clear, practical, and backed by real science.Finally, they close with Five Rules for Building Mileage Without Getting Injured. The "durability lag" concept and the Ferrari-in-a-Prius metaphor will stick with you long after this episode ends.Tap into The Rundown Recap Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word“PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEIn the last episode, Coach Alex broke down how estrogen actually leaves the body. Today, he takes it one layer deeper. Because even when estrogen is clearing properly, you can still feel off—dealing with mood swings, poor sleep, anxiety, and cycles that feel like they're working against you... All while your labs come back "normal."This is where the conversation shifts. Because "normal" on paper and optimal in the body are not the same, and the missing piece is often how we're looking at hormones. Most approaches isolate them, instead of understanding how they interact.Alex dives into estrogen regulation—how hormones communicate, why symptoms can persist despite "normal" labs, and what your body is actually responding to beneath the surface. Because your hormones aren't broken, they're simply responding to the signals they're receiving.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(1:17) The problem with normal hormone panels(2:54) What these hormones do in the body(6:43) The things we should ACTUALLY be looking for(7:34) Where we want the ratio to be(9:06) Why this ratio is so important(9:40) The main causes of suppressed ovulation quality(11:11) The negative effects of low progesterone(12:50) How we can start to fix this(14:41) The most important takeaway & your next stepsThe REAL Reason Your Estrogen Won't Go Down - https://pod.fo/e/3abc66OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Takeo Spikes sits down with Auburn Tigers Head Coach Alex Golesh for an in-depth conversation on building a winning culture on the football field. Coach Golesh shares his vision for the program, the mindset it takes to compete in today's college football landscape, and how he's developing players both on and off the field. From leadership philosophy to recruiting strategy and the future of Auburn football, this episode delivers real insight straight from the locker room. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebtmpodcast/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thebtmpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thebtmpodcast/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebtmpodcast Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Takeo Spikes Creator Executive Producer: Tutan Reyes Produced by Behind the Mask Media, LLC Audio Engineer: Cre8ive Souls Productions Sounds Powered by DJ JWATTZ Artwork: Cre8ive Souls Productions (c) 2026 The Behind The Mask Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Idaho basketball coach Alex Pribble joins the show to talk about winning a Big Sky Tournament title in Downtown Boise - and picking up a No. 15 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament. The Vandals, with several Treasure Valley/state of Idaho players on the roster, will play No. 2 Houston on Thursday night in Oklahoma City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Idaho basketball coach Alex Pribble joins the show to talk about winning a Big Sky Tournament title in Downtown Boise - and picking up a No. 15 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament. The Vandals, with several Treasure Valley/state of Idaho players on the roster, will play No. 2 Houston on Thursday night in Oklahoma City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEIn today's episode, Coach Alex takes a deep dive into a topic that often gets oversimplified: estrogen and how your body actually processes it.He walks through how estrogen leaves the body, what can disrupt that process, and why the standard advice many women receive often fails—especially for those who are already doing many of the right things with their nutrition, training, and lifestyle.This episode breaks down the physiology behind estrogen metabolism in a clear, practical way so you can better understand what's happening inside your body. By the end, you'll have a much clearer picture of where to actually focus your efforts instead of guessing or chasing surface-level solutions.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://go.physiquedevelopment.com/freegluteprogram701788And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(1:26) The exit route(3:23) The most overlooked piece of the conversation(6:40) The single enzyme that can sabotage the entire process(8:58) Why you're NOT broken & how to actually move the needle(11:38) Your next best stepOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Coach Alex shares a personal update with the Faithful Fitness community and prepares listeners for Season Two of the Faithful Fitness Podcast.In this short episode, Alex reflects on the past year — from launching the long-awaited Faithful Fitness Devotional and the Faithful Fitness App, to stepping away for a season of grief after losing his brother. Through it all, the mission of Faithful Fitness has continued to grow. Across the country people are reading the devotional together, participating in challenges inside the app, forming local run groups, and rediscovering what it means to steward their bodies as an act of worship.Alex also shares a glimpse of what's coming next for the podcast — new guests, deeper conversations about faith and health, and upcoming episodes featuring his wife Christin.If you've been listening and want to go beyond learning about Faithful Fitness and begin practicing it with a community, this episode also includes an invitation to join the Faithful Fitness app and step deeper into the journey. Thank you for being part of this mission.Train Hard. Pray Harder!Move Forward Today

Hour 1 BYU & Utah State Basketball both took some pretty tough losses last night Utah Jazz Play by Play David Locke joined Scotty to talk basketball. What is Keyonte George's ceiling after seeing him take this step forward?  The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be rebuilding after trading All-Pro Corner Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams.  Hour 2 University of Utah head basketball coach Alex Jensen Good, Bad & Ugly: AJ Dybantsa entertaining return to BYU Hour 3 San Jose Mercury News Jon Wilner Sports Roulette Final thoughts

Runnin' Utes head coach Alex Jensen

University of Utah head basketball coach Alex Jensen Good, Bad & Ugly: AJ Dybantsa entertaining return to BYU

-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rsAlex returns for his monthly Run Down to unpack five recent essays that challenge how we think about talent, training, and long-term development in running.First, he explores why most prodigies don't ultimately make it at the highest level. Early success, he argues, often masks structural weaknesses. That theme flows directly into the case for delaying specialization. The athletes who diversify early, build broader movement skills, and avoid constant pressure to peak as teenagers often develop deeper physical and psychological reserves later on. From there, Alex highlights what he calls the most common training mistake runners make. It's not a lack of effort, but misapplied intensity. Many athletes spend too much time in the gray zone: running moderately hard too often, never fully easy and never truly hard.The final pieces focus on tendon health: one of the most overlooked performance variables in the sport. Tendons adapt more slowly than muscles and lungs, yet they ultimately determine durability, power transfer, and long-term ceiling. Alex discusses why progressive loading, patience, and intelligent structure matter more than chasing fitness spikes.Across all five essays, one idea connects everything: sustainable success in running is built over years, not months. Whether you're a young athlete, a competitive adult, or a coach guiding others, this conversation reframes what it really means to develop. Tap into the The Run Down Recap Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word“PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

This week, Tyler Springs builds the case for Memphis guard Daejah Richmond and forward Tamya Smith as all-conference honorees with award season approaching. We'll also sprinkle in a few highlights from each of their respective campaigns. Later on, hear from Coach Alex following a swoon against Tulane, and lastly, it's Cori Allen with some perspective on hoops, football, the name Cori, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Head coach of the Auburn Tigers Alex Golesh joins Chuck Oliver on The Chuck Oliver Show to look at what he's building out on the Plains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USYNT U17 head coach Alex Aldaz drops by SDH AM to look at the recent success in World Cup qualifying for US soccerWe look at the week in St Vincents and how CONCACAF looks in the age group at present... 

Sometimes, the most dishonest things we wrestle with are our thoughts about our identity. Coach Alex shares how he knows this kind of struggle first-hand, and how God reminds him of the honest truth and helps him live accordingly! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift......Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark. Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others!Yours with a gift of any amount.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Please welcome back Coach Alex McBrairty! Coach Alex is a fitness coach, writer, and motivational speaker for A-Team Fitness. He received his B.A. in Psychology, has 3 NASM certifications, and was the 2016 Recipient of the Community Leadership Award from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.Some topics from today's episode include:⭐️The benefits and limitations of GLP-1 medications for weight management⭐️How food noise and emotional eating persist even on medication⭐️Understanding hunger cues and the importance of not mistaking hunger for an emergency⭐️Proactive vs. reactive eating strategies to control intake⭐️The dark triad of overeating: starvation, overcompensation, and end-of-day overeating⭐️Habits and routines to prepare for medication transition⭐️The psychological and physical aspects of coming off medication safely⭐️The role of support systems and coaching in sustaining success⭐️The importance of patience, time, and consistent behavior changeAs a reminder, if you have a chance, please rate and review the podcast so more women just like you can learn more about the Rockstar way! I appreciate you for your support and love ❤️Coach Alex's Links:✅Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_ateamfit_/?hl=en✅A-Team Fitness https://ateamfit.com/✅The Friendship Formula https://ateamfit.com/friendship-formula-book/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafqtsqXpeMLQ-Usn4LVFBDx7dj2nm13GeSxgbflujQzzGq5Bb_6IsgTYXSyZQ_aem_J5yTxXOZwJeEodjdBfsuyA✅RTF# 166 Women Over 40: How Mindset and Emotions Impact YourFitness Journey https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/zcZs5QTdyVbRock That Fitness Links:⭐️Kickstart Round 13 Priority List https://www.rockthatfitness.com/waitlist⭐️Join Rock That Fitness Membership Today https://www.rockthatfitness.com/rock-that-fitness-membership⭐️Join the Rockstar Fit Chicks Weekly Newsletter  https://rockthatfitness.kit.com/e10d0c66eb⭐️Check Out Our Exclusive Offer for Extensive Lab Work with Marek Health ⁠https://www.rockthatfitness.com/rock-that-fitness-marek-health⭐️Head to the Rock That Fitness Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/rockthatfitness/ ⭐️Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/we-got-thisLicense code: RBWENWHGXSWXAEUE

How does physical fitness support sexual and spiritual health? In this episode, Alex VanHouten describes what it looks like to faithfully care for your body. You'll learn about the twin pitfalls of pride/envy and gluttony/sloth, how working out can help you process emotions and sexual urges, and what fitness is ultimately about: reclaiming the territory of your body for the kingdom of God.Alex VanHouten is an exercise scientist, health coach, and the founder of Faithful Fitness. With over 20 years of experience in fitness coaching, he has empowered individuals to transform their health through intelligent, science-based training, all while grounding his approach in the hope of the gospel. As the host of the Faithful Fitness Podcast and leader of the Faithful Fitness community, Coach Alex provides valuable tools to help people steward their bodies well for God's glory. Learn more at faithfulfitness.coBuy Alex's new book:Faithful Fitness: A 40-Day Devotional for Christian Health and StewardshipSupport the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

A new head coach means new expectations & Auburn's Head Coach Alex Golesh has plans to get the program back to a National Championship. Auburn Legend Takeo Spikes tells what it's going to take. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebtmpodcast/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thebtmpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thebtmpodcast/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebtmpodcast Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Takeo Spikes Creator Executive Producer: Tutan Reyes Produced by Behind the Mask Media, LLC Videography: Cre8ive Soul Productions Audio Engineer: Cre8ive Souls Productions Sounds Powered by DJ JWATTZ Artwork: Cre8ive Souls Productions (c) 2026 The Behind The Mask Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Auburn Football Head Coach Alex Golesh joins The Next Round to break down his vision for the Tigers and what Auburn fans can expect as a new era begins on The Plains. We cover everything Auburn fans want to know:

Get to know Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh, he Goins the show live. What is his vision for Auburn Football? We ask the coach how he makes Auburn an SEC contender. We know who Golesh will be facing year one, the SEC released the 2026 SEC schedules last night. What weeks jump out? Also, Alabama and Auburn's toughest stretches. NFL Thursday recap - Falcons top Bucs PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices