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The 2024 Presidential Election is here…And it ‘feels' as if our country is as divided as ever between our two candidates, former President, Donald J. Trump (R) and current Vice President, Kamala Harris (D).Much of the news coverage and social media posts are largely ‘Anti' one candidate over another rather than each side promoting what they stand for and why we should consider giving them our vote.Today, four members of the Critical Bench team discuss the political climate we are living in. A huge thank you to Tim Nixon, Samantha Harrison and David Sautter for participating.One thing we MUST remember as our friend Dr. Frank Turek says routinely on his podcast, Cross Examined: ‘We are not voting in one person to office. We are voting for a platform and policies. Our vote brings in an administration of 5,000 people to influence change in our country.'  We must also remember that both candidates are flawed, broken people and we need to look beyond their character issues, which they both have many, to see what they stand for and how will they influence law, policy and the American way of life for the next 4 years.Your vote matters!  "Whoever wins needs to have a diversification of thought, constituents and people voting for them.” -Tim Nixon  Time Stamps00:51 - Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast! 01:15 - Join us today as the Critical Bench Team hosts a special episode 04:04 - What would our forefathers think of us today? 08:25 - The CB team shares thoughts on the two-party system 19:54 - Are political views driving us apart? 27:45 - How do social media and the media shape our votes? 34:45 - How to remain united with different political views 39:19 - Sam shares powerful lessons from Adam Grant's book 42:22 - Popular Vote vs. Electoral College: What's the difference? 46:00 - Voting with due diligence: What you need to know 52:50 - Life's priorities: What really matters? 1:00:09 - What's the real definition of tolerance? 1:05:50 - Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast Resources:·       The Constitution of the United States of AmericaSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Jack-O-Lanterns, ghosts, goblins, skulls, spiders, cobwebs and horror movies remind most of us of Halloween along with fun costumes, bags of candy and spooky scary decorations.But what are we really celebrating?While many of us ‘celebrate' and observe this holiday annually by dressing up in costumes, carving pumpkins, decorating our houses, and handing out candy to kids in our neighborhoods, most of us don't reflect very much on what exactly we are honoring.We are in fact just going with the flow of culture.On today's episode, members of the Critical Bench team discuss the dilemma of Christians celebrating a day with convoluted spiritual significance, death, and darkness. Does this day go against the teachings of the Bible or the Words of Jesus or is the American celebration of Halloween just about having some fun, wearing costumes, and eating some candy?  "Death and darkness are encapsulated around this holiday, and it made me step back." — Cairistiona Haley  Time Stamps00:44 - Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast!01:07 - Join us today as the Critical Bench Team hosts a special episode02:47 - First thoughts on Halloween11:24 - Halloween origins: What are we really celebrating?17:38 - Coach Chris reveals his upcoming Halloween costume!20:03 - Halloween's meaning for Cairistiona, Jared, and Steve29:00 - Halloween 101: What are you supposed to do?38:25 - What it really means to grow up45:00 - A new perspective on Halloween50:00 - Seeing things the way Jesus did56:58 - Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast  Resources:·         Billy Graham Evangelistic Association – Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?·         Focus on the Family – Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Jared Haley is a follower of Jesus, a pastor, and a public speaker who believes God created the design for solid faith and healthy families. Serving in professional ministry for over 20 years with his Master's Degree in Transformational Leadership and Spiritual Formation, Jared is passionate about investing in people and helping them understand how God wired and designed them to live strong. He loves any opportunity to speak publicly and share with others the wisdom God has given him through his years of ministry study and experience. Jared works full-time for Critical Bench as a Video Production Specialist when not podcasting. He has created and led several other productions, including The Pastors on Pop Podcast and Practical Living, a documentary-style YouTube show where Jared learned specific skills from experts and gave them the opportunity to share their individual stories. He continues to be active in the local Church, serving as a leader and vocalist on the worship team and volunteering to help his wife, who oversees the childcare ministry for all church services. Although originally from Denver, Colorado, Jared resides in Palm Harbor, FL, with his wife of 15 years, Christina, and their four children. He is an avid Denver sports fan and is always ready for a fun game night or watching a good movie. It is always a blessing when he can get outdoors to play soccer, softball, golf, or take a trip to the beach. https://www.youtube.com/@strongbydesignpodcast4492 https://www.instagram.com/strongbydesignpodcast/ Jaredhaley's Work and Strong by Design Podcast Jared Haley discussed his work at Critical Bench, a fitness publishing company that produces workout programs and health tips. He introduced the Strong by Design podcast, which aims to help people make positive choices in their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The podcast is hosted by four individuals, each with fitness, leadership, health, and nutrition expertise. Jared Haley also mentioned his connection to the company, as it is located near his home, and he can participate in their private gym community. Michael shared his fond memories of Clearwater Beach in Florida. Healthy Diet and Exercise Impact on Well-Being Michael emphasized the importance of a healthy diet and how it positively affects various aspects of life. He shared his personal experience with how eating good-for-him foods improved his overall well-being, including mental clarity, reduced inflammation, and better spiritual connection. Jared agreed, highlighting the impact of exercise on mental state and function. Both underscored that focusing on personal wellness can significantly improve one's ability to navigate life's challenges. Introducing Breathing for Sleep and Holistic Wellness jaredhaley introduced a new product called Breathing for Sleep, a program developed by their coach Zack Zenios, aimed at improving sleep quality without relying on melatonin. Michael concurred on the importance of good sleep for overall well-being, particularly in managing stress and preventing burnout. He highlighted the significance of addressing all aspects contributing to a good night's rest, including sleep hygiene, mindfulness, and regular exercise. Both agreed on the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and spiritual health, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to achieving optimal wellness. Nutrition, Spirituality, and Holistic Health Michael emphasized the importance of consuming nutritious and wholesome food for one's well-being, sharing a positive experience of how a simple strawberry boosted his energy levels. Jared Haley concurred, connecting the discussion to the biblical story of Elijah, who was revitalized after eating food and then received spiritual guidance. Both agreed on the interconnectivity of physical, spiritual, and mental health and the necessity of attending to one's basic needs for a fulfilling life. Prioritizing Self-Care for a Better Life Jared and Michael discussed the importance of prioritizing physical, mental, and spiritual care for a better quality of life. They highlighted the resources available on their website and YouTube channel to help people achieve this. They emphasized the significance of consistency and making self-care a habit to nourish oneself fully. They also discussed the concept of self-care as a means to become the best version of oneself and positively impact others. Lastly, they stressed the importance of enjoying the journey and living in the present moment. Discussing Jared's Work and Goals Michael and Jared discussed ways for people to learn more about Jared's work, including directing them to Jared's website, social media channels, and the Strongby Design podcast. Jared emphasized that his company aims to help people become their best selves.

Jared Haley joins as a key member for Critical Bench. He has 4 children and been married for 14 years. Jared has a Master's Degree in Transformational Leadership and Spiritual Formation, and has been in professional ministry for over 20 years. As we get to listen to his story you will hear about leadership, how we want to grow the people we are developing and we have influence with. To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/SK3UNxMHb2Y #criticalbench #Whoknewinthemoment? #developing #Podcast

About Jared HaleyJared Haley is a follower of Jesus, pastor, and public speaker who believes God created the design for strong faith and healthy families. Serving in professional ministry for over 20 years with his Master's Degree in Transformational Leadership and Spiritual Formation, Jared is passionate about investing in people, and helping them understand how God wired and designed them to live strong. He loves any opportunity to speak publicly, and share with others the wisdom God has given him through his years of ministry study and experience.When not podcasting, Jared works full time for Critical Bench as a Video Production Specialist. He has created and led several other productions including The Pastors on Pop Podcast, and Practical Living: a documentary style YouTube show where Jared learned specific skills from experts, and gave them the opportunity to share their individual stories. He continues to be active in the local Church serving as a leader, vocalist on the worship team, and volunteering to help his wife who oversees the child care ministry for all church services.Although originally from Denver Colorado, Jared currently resides in Palm Harbor, FL with his wife of 15 years, Cairistiona, and their four children. He is an avid Denver sports fan, and is always ready for a fun game night, or watching a good movie. It is always a blessing when he can get outdoors to play soccer, softball, golf, or take a trip to the beach.

Welcome back from Christmas Break! Hope you had a great time with family and celebrated Jesus birthday! Jared Haley joins us from Strong By Design Podcast and Critical Bench. He's got 4 children and been married for 14 years. Jared has a Master's Degree in Transformational Leadership and Spiritual Formation, and has been in professional ministry for over 20 years. Here are some questions we talk about and I'd love to hear your answers too! Email me at TheChristianDadPodcast@gmail.com   -What are some Christmas traditions in your household? What would you like to start? -What are some of your favorite books to be a better dad/leader/Christ Follower? -How can you make your home a Sanctuary? (What is a Sanctuary and Why is that important?) -How have you and your wife made each other feel like a priority? -What are some habits you have that help you grow closer to Christ?   And check out The Challenge at the end of the podcast! Can you do it???   Check out Strong By Design's Podcast HERE And their YouTube Channel HERE Join our FREE Facebook Group The Journey of a Christian Dad HERE Oh... We've got a YouTube Channel also! Subscribe HERE Check out the World's Funniest Kid's Book (written by my wife) HERE As always; thank you for listening, sharing, commenting and posting reviews on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast players! God Bless you and your families!

Would you agree that entrepreneurship can be an all-consuming endeavor? Have you found yourself neglecting your health, good nutrition, sleep, fitness, and other aspects of appropriate self-care? We are at increased risk for health-related issues because of work-related stress and intense lifestyle. Physical health ties into our mental health and effectiveness, and we deserve to be at our best. Let's talk about the most important part of your entrepreneurial journey: taking care of YOU. Join us!   I'm joined by Chris Wilson, a Men Over 40 Health Expert who is a lifelong fitness and health advocate with nearly 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. He has worked alongside leaders in the industry, such as Charles Poliquin, mentor and friend Ben Prentiss, three-time World Champion Powerlifter Lloyd Weinstein, 4x Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, IFBB Pros Darrem Charles, Ben Pakulski, John Hansen, BIG Aaron Reed, and his lifelong friend and Owner of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal. Chris oversees the Strong By Design Podcast Show and the Critical Bench YouTube channels with over one million subscribers and over 4,000 videos.   Chris resides in Clearwater, Florida with his wife of 17 years, Samantha, and their beautiful children Kellan and Camryn. His passions outside of work: he loves the Lord, college and pro football, coaching youth baseball, dogs and cats, traveling with his family, family game time and movie night, as well as listening to podcasts, audiobooks, and loud music while driving to work.   Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production Production.   Show Highlights: How Chris came into his work in the health and fitness field through a lifelong love of sports and competition How to understand our successes in light of the failures and setbacks that bring us wisdom What we need to be aware of around health and the need for physical activity as we come into our 40s How moving our bodies helps our brains work better in critical thinking and problem-solving skills Why we should choose physical activities that have a level of enjoyment so we can have consistency and longevity How to overcome “gym shame” with confidence How Chris' “Fit in Five” five-minute workout sessions can help anyone, especially beginners, with videos and a free downloadable pdf (Check them out at CriticalBench!) Links and Resources: Connect with Chris Wilson and Critical Bench: Website, YouTube, and Podcast Sign up for our free workshop, Unlocking Profit Potential: The Power of A-Players and How to Attract Them for 10x Growth. It happens on Thursday, November 16; don't miss this opportunity! Master your time and profit for the 4th quarter! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️. Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.   Our Better Business Better Life Jumpstart can help your profitability in every way. Sign up today! Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group    Let us help you and your business! Book a call with us today!  Let us help you manage your time, your most valuable resource! Get your FREE copy of the Tap the Potential Strategic Planner for 2023 at www.tapthepotential.com/planner. Download Dr. Sabrina's Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

We continue the conversation with the sensational Ashley Lamont, aka Coach Ashley on the Critical Bench YouTube channels.   In part 2 of this special 3-part interview, Ashley talks about her conversion from office work to becoming a total badass fitness coach. Nobody has more energy and passion than Ashley and, in this episode, you find out where it comes from!   (From part 1) So, what makes her tick? Where did her deep seeded passion for excellence in the gym come from? Find out coach Ashley's story in this special never before done 3-part episode on Strong By Design.   This is uncharted territory for the SBD show… never before have we had a nearly 3-hour long conversation with a guest. But coach Ashley is unlike most people as you will soon find out. She's a thinker, an athlete at her core and a person of great conviction and strength. Get to know the legendary Critical Bench coach on a whole new level!     “I never run out of fumes. I jumped out of bed at 3 o'clock in the morning, ready to go.” - Ashley Lamont   Time Stamps   00:42 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast 1:48 - Ashley recounts her real estate journey with a nasty supervisor 8:46 - Ashley on what inspired her to get into bodybuilding 10:19 - Discover how she met her husband in an unlikely place 13:24 - Passion vs. Job Stability: What's your choice? 15:06 - Ashley shares early career experience as a fitness coach 20:30 - How Ashley and the Critical Bench team meet 29:06 - Ashley shares the struggles of being a mom and working full-time 33:19 - Discover the miracles of a mother's milk 39:33 - The workout competition between Ashley and Frank: Who won? 46:41 - Ashley candidly opens up about her fitness challenge experience at Clearwater Beach       Connect w/ Ashley:  Instagram  YouTube    Connect w/ CriticalBench:   Youtube  Facebook  Instagram  CriticalBench.com  StrongByDesignPodcast.com

    Ashley Lamont (formerly Castleberry) was not always the mega confident, ultra-athletic and fit super mom that you've seen for years on the Critical Bench YouTube channels.  So, what makes her tick? Where did her deep seeded passion for excellence in the gym come from? Find out coach Ashley's story in this special never before done 3-part episode on Strong By Design.   This is uncharted territory for the SBD show… never before have we had a nearly 3-hour long conversation with a guest. But coach Ashley is unlike most people as you will soon find out. She's a thinker, an athlete at her core and a person of great conviction and strength. Get to know the legendary Critical Bench coach on a whole new level!    "Education is something that only I can acquire, but nobody can take away from me." - Ashley Lamont    Time Stamps    00:50 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast  3:38 - Get to know today's special guest, Coach Ashley Lamont  6:10 - Ashley shares the back story that got her into fitness and figure competition  9:51 - The power of being decisive  13:04 - Discover the deep passion Texas athletes have for sports   16:35 - Ashley discusses her deep bond with her stepfather  21:07 - From the US to India: Ashley on what it was like to live in India 24:00 - How her passion for reading and learning ignited 28:11 - From India to West Africa: What was it like to be an American living in Africa?  32:39 - Ashley on the things about America you only truly appreciate after being abroad  36:21 - Ashley opens up about her experiences with bullying during her time at school  43:45 - Fitness over Alcohol: How did she come to realize?      Connect w/ Ashley:  Instagram  YouTube    Connect w/ CriticalBench:   Youtube  Facebook  Instagram  CriticalBench.com  StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Chris Wilson is the VP of content and the head strength coach at Critical Bench, possibly one of the first and most tenured online fitness video repositories which has been going strong since 1999. It is wild (especially for us oldtimers) to consider that online fitness content's been around for a quarter of a century and Critical Bench is a great example of playing the long game in this industry, which is a topic Erin and Lara dig into.   At the end of this episode, Chris get's into a really remarkable idea about functional aging so make sure to listen all the way through! They also cover how the fitness industry has changed in the last 30 years. Chris walks us through how they iterated not just their sales pages and marketing but their entire programs. One of the most important points of this conversation is how long and how many iterations (or repackaging and rethinking) it takes to create a successful business or product.   We are certain you are going to enjoy this conversation with an online fitness veteran, Chris Wilson.

NOT your typical Strong By Design podcast episode. Do you ever question the world as you see it? Have you ever been skeptical about past events that are widely considered fact? Conspiracy theories have been circulating for decades about the big and small things in life. Today on the show we feature for the very first-time videographer Stephen Ohocinski and marketing specialist Jessie Decille from team Critical Bench. Hosting today are Mike Westerday and Jared Haley. It's time to get ready to re-think reality and have your minds blown!   “We tried to get to the moon, we realized we couldn't, we have made that promise to the world, and a move to try to unify and have that triumphant victory, we put the plan in motion. I believed the astronauts went into orbit but they didn't go to the moon... After all the things that I've seen, there's no way that occurred. - Stephen Ohocinski   Time Stamps   01:10 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast 1:01 - Get to know today's special guests, the Tin Foil Hat Club on a Conspiracies podcast 3:54 - Discover what is the idea behind the foil hat  8:06 - What is 'The Mandela Effect'? 19:33 - Understanding the theory of 'The Time Travelling Trump Family' 30:05 - Do you believe that we probably went to the moon? 31:48 - Steve talks about the 'Historical situation after we went to the Moon' 36:24 -Are there flags on the moon? 36:51 - Uncovering the theories of us landing on the moon 44;41 - Discover the footage from the unused tape of NASA 49:07 - The PROPAGANDA: What's true, what's not true?   Resources: Mandela Effect Time Traveling Trump Family Did we go to the Moon?   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Today we're going to hear from a fitness expert who's been in fantastic shape his entire life, and he's going to share his thoughts on getting – and staying – in the best shape we possibly can – no matter our age - in order to lead a rich, healthy, vital life. My guest today is Chris Wilson Chris is a lifelong fitness and health advocate. With nearly 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, Chris has worked alongside and learned from leaders in the industry such as Charles Poliquin, Ben Prentiss, 3-time World Champion Powerlifter Lloyd Weinstein, 4x Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, IFBB Pros Darrem Charles, Ben Pakulski, John Hansen, BIG Aaron Reed and his lifelong friend and Owner of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal. Chris oversees the Strong By Design Podcast Show as well as the Critical Bench YouTube channels with over 1 Million subscribers and over 4,000 videos. Join us today as Chris shares the importance of building and maintaining strength for healthy aging.  You can connect with Chris and Critical Bench in the following ways: https://www.criticalbench.comhttp://www.youtube.com/criticalbenchhttp://www.facebook.com/criticalbenchhttp://www.instagram.com/thecriticalbenchhttp://www.strongbydesignpodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@CriticalBenchCompoundhttps://twitter.com/criticalbench  Ready to transform your body and your life? Click the link below to book a call to see if our coaching services are a good fit for you.https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Join our private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Chris Wilson is a lifelong fitness and health advocate. With nearly 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, Chris has worked alongside and learned from leaders in the industry such as Charles Poliquin, mentor and friend Ben Prentiss, 3-time World Champion Powerlifter Lloyd Weinstein, 4x Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, IFBB Pros Darrem Charles, Ben Pakulski, John Hansen, BIG Aaron Reed and his lifelong friend and Owner of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal. In this episode, Sathiya and Chris discussed: [7:23] Meet the happiest people in the world. [10:48] The importance of moving your body. [17:26] Getting away from Arnold Schwarzenegger in the gym. [23:11] Why are you even in the gym? [26:03] How to get started with strength training. [31:34] The importance of exercise and movement. [36:31] Invest in yourself and your health. [39:46] What is Critical Bench's program? [44:41] The importance of taking baby steps. Check Out Critical Bench YouTube Channel   Check Out Critical Bench YouTube Channel Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Chris Wilson is a lifelong fitness and health advocate. With nearly 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, Chris has worked alongside and learned from leaders in the industry such as Charles Poliquin, mentor and friend Ben Prentiss, 3-time World Champion Powerlifter Lloyd Weinstein, 4x Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, IFBB Pros Darrem Charles, Ben Pakulski, John Hansen, BIG Aaron Reed and his lifelong friend and Owner of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal. In this episode, Sathiya and Chris discussed: [7:23] Meet the happiest people in the world. [10:48] The importance of moving your body. [17:26] Getting away from Arnold Schwarzenegger in the gym. [23:11] Why are you even in the gym? [26:03] How to get started with strength training. [31:34] The importance of exercise and movement. [36:31] Invest in yourself and your health. [39:46] What is Critical Bench's program? [44:41] The importance of taking baby steps. Check Out Critical Bench YouTube Channel Check Out Critical Bench YouTube Channel Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Episode 137 of the Fit Father Project Podcast is all about balanced health and how to find and build stability in your mind, body, and spirit.In this episode, you'll meet health and fitness advocate Chris Wilson, who has seen and done it all in nearly 25 years in the fitness industry. He's gone from working the front desk at health clubs to becoming a personal trainer in 1999, and since then, he's trained nearly 20,000 hours with clients ranging from 10 to 90 years old. And, that's just the training side of Chris's life!He also oversees two major fitness brands — Critical Bench and Strong By Design — and he's worked alongside and learned from leaders in the industry such as Charles Poliquin, Ben Prentiss, three-time World Champion Powerlifter Lloyd Weinstein, four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, IFBB Pros Darrem Charles, Ben Pakulski, John Hansen, and BIG Aaron Reed, and the owner of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal.Needless to say, Chris knows his stuff! But, we don't just talk about training. We dig deep into his deep mission, which is based on his core belief that we're all made in God's image to have a strong mind, body, and spirit. Chris is an amazing resource for anyone who's dedicated to getting stronger on any of those dimensions, so if that sounds like you, you've got to hear this episode!In this episode, you'll learn: How to create stability in your mind, body, and spirit.The connections and differences between mind, body, and spirit.What ‘holistic health' REALLY means.How to find a true balance in our marriages and relationships with our children, family members, friends, and co-workers. How to show up and be present in life.And so much more!So, if you want to get the most from your health and fitness efforts, listen to this episode on balanced health, take some notes, and check out FF30X! More From ChrisChris on InstagramCritical BenchCritical Bench on YouTubeCritical Bench on Instagram Critical Bench on FacebookCritical Bench on TwitterStrong By DesignThe Strong By Design PodcastStrong By Design on InstagramStrong By Design on FacebookWhat is FF30X?FF30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program that is designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an...

We all heard someone say, "Joe was is top shape until that one fall", that's how it usually goes as we age.  In today's episode, we are joined by health expert Chris from Critical Bench to discuss retaining our mobility and strength as we age.Chris Wilson is a lifelong fitness and health advocate. Withnearly 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, Chris hasworked alongside and learned from leaders in the industry, suchas Charles Poliquin, mentor, and friend Ben Prentiss, 3-timeWorld Champion Powerlifter Lloyd Weinstein, 4x Mr. Olympia JayCutler, IFBB Pros Darrem Charles, Ben Pakulski, John Hansen,BIG Aaron Reed and his lifelong friend and Owner of CriticalBench, Mike Westerdal.Critical Bench Balance on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=criticalbench+-+balanceNeuro Balance Therapyhttps://www.neurobalancetherapy.org/mainConnect with ChrisSocial Channels:http://www.youtube.com/criticalbenchhttp://www.facebook.com/criticalbenchhttp://www.instagram.com/thecriticalbenchhttp://www.strongbydesignpodcast.comTo learn more visit www.ShiftHealthCoach.comSupport the showSchedule a free 15 session with me or purchase a full session and walk away with an actionable plan. To learn more, visit www.ShiftHealthCoach.comMusic by Alex Grohl and Pixabay click here to listen to learn more T

    Lead with the heart of a Servant, serve with the heart of a king.  How are you showing up for others in this life?  In this solo episode, coach Chris Wilson goes deep on defining what true service looks like and the many characteristics we must pursue to attain a servant mindset. Service is one of the 7 core values here at Critical Bench.  If all of your aspirations and dreams in this life point back at you, then you're not dreaming big enough. Ultimate meaning and purpose come through connection and relationship to our Creator and to other people.   Love God, Love People as Danny Gokey's song suggests. The key is to pour into others so much that others can't help but pour back into you.    “It's about being all-in every day... We can all have our tough moments and our difficulties, however, that should not deter us. Every day is an opportunity to grow, improve, and learn from each other." - Chris Wilson    Time Stamps    00:55 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast  2:52 - Discover the 7 core values of Critical Bench 06:20 - The true meaning of 'Service'  8:54 - Chris on how Critical Bench came up with its 7 core values  12:20 - Chris talks about the essential elements of 'Service'  17:26 - Why doing the right thing isn't always the easiest thing to do  23:16 - How humility and transparency foster authenticity  27:38 - Are you ALL-IN every day?  30:25 - Chris delves deeply into the powerful scriptures about the Servant's heart and serving others    Resources  YouVersion Bible App    Connect w/ Chris:  Facebook  Instagram    Connect w/ CriticalBench:   Youtube  Facebook  Instagram  CriticalBench.com  StrongByDesignPodcast.com 

In the latest episode of the Simply Fit Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Chris Wilson. Chris is the VP of content and Critical Bench, host of the strong by design podcast and has been in the fitness industry since the late 90s. A lot has changed within the fitness industry over the past couple of decades and Chris is someone who has seen an enormous amount of it. His journey started as a personal trainer in the 90s and fast forward 25 years, him and the team at Critical Bench are still adding value to the fitness industry which includes their YouTube channel that's surpassed a million subscribers. In this episode you can expect to learn: How we can focus on our health as well as our aesthetics. How Chris integrates faith into his life and his health and fitness journey. Along with why Chris believes that finding your purpose is one of the most important things you'll ever do. Connect with me on Instagram: @elliothasoon Let's work together: www.ehcoaching.co.uk Get Free Workout Plans: https://bit.ly/EHWorkoutsYT Find Chris & The Critical Bench Team: @thecriticalbench @strongbydesignpodcast @coach_chriswilson Don't forget to subscribe too so that you don't miss any future episodes.

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Wilson from Critical Bench to discuss the importance of training and exercising for the older population, specifically those aged 60 years and older. As we age, our bodies undergo many changes, including a decrease in muscle mass and a decline in neuromuscular control. These changes can lead to an increased risk of falls and other injuries, as well as a decline in overall quality of life.Chris emphasizes the importance of changing how we move in order to help improve our neuromuscular control and prevent injury. He shares practical tips and exercises to help older adults move better, including the use of resistance bands, balance exercises, and bodyweight movements. By incorporating these exercises into a regular training routine, older adults can improve their strength, balance, and overall quality of life.Whether you're an older adult looking to improve your mobility and stay active, or a fitness professional looking to work with this population, this episode is packed with valuable information and practical tips for training and exercising in the later years of life. Tune in to learn more about how to help older adults move better and enjoy life to the fullest as they age.#aginggracefully #fitnessover60 #neuromuscularcontrol #functionaltraining #resistancebands #balanceexercises #bodyweighttraining #mobility #injuryprevention #healthylifestyle #fitnessmotivation #activeaging #strengthtraining #qualityoflife #fitnesspodcast #healthpodcast #fitnesstips #healthtips #agingwell #fitnessprofessional #movementismedicine #agingpopulation #criticalbenchSupport the show

Brother. Want powerful insights to maximise your mindset, body, and performance? Hit the link to join hundreds of professional men who read The Whole Man Journal. Plus you get exclusive access to our powerful network, events and experiences. https://www.wholemanacademy.com/journal Chris Wilson oversees the Strong By Design Podcast Show as well as the Critical Bench YouTube channels with over 1 Million subscribers and over 4,000 videos. Chris has worked alongside and learned from leaders in the industry such as Charles Poliquin, mentor and friend Ben Prentiss, 3-time World Champion Powerlifter Lloyd Weinstein, 4x Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, and his lifelong friend and Owner of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal. He's a lifelong fitness and health advocate with nearly 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. We cover: It's good to piss people off and be polarizing.- Dealing with criticism Building Inner and outer strength Importance of loving your work and plenty more. You can follow Chris on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/coach_chriswilson/?hl=en Look out for more great interviews with inspiring guys around the world. And remember, the world needs strong men. Check our website: https://www.wholemanacademy.com Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wholemanacademy Upgrade your life with The Whole Man Journal https://www.wholemanacademy.com/journal

    The next generation visits the Critical Bench Compound with host Jared Haley who is a father of 4 himself and was the perfect ‘neutral' candidate to sit down with these rascals.  Siblings Karina and Lincoln along with Kellan and Camryn talk through their feelings about some of life's biggest questions and issues…   While some of the answers may seem simple, often times in life adults tend to over complicate things. There is a lot of wisdom and insight from these young people. Hope you enjoy our first ever all kids' episode.    “Part of bullying is not on the bully; it might be personal stuff that they can't control... Maybe they have abusive parents or their parents are divorcing.” - Kellan Wilson and Karina Westerdal    Time Stamps    00:30 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast  00:54 - Introducing today's special guests, the Critical Bench Kids  01:39 - What would you do if you could do anything today?  05:11 - Critical Bench Kids reveal who their most favorite person in the world is  08:07 - What makes them nervous? 10:12 - Critical Bench Kids describe God's attributes  13:44 - How will the kids deal with and prevent bullying?  23:00 - Critical Bench Kids on why is it important to eat healthy, and what healthy eating looks like  25:55 - Discover the sports they participate in  29:08 - Critical Bench Kids ask host Jared Haley some rapid-fire questions      Connect w/ CriticalBench:   Youtube  Facebook  Instagram  CriticalBench.com  StrongByDesignPodcast.com 

In this episode, Jon and Marc have the pleasure of interviewing Chris Wilson, a fitness professional of 25 years. From working the front desk of a gym after graduating college to working alongside industry leaders such as Charles Poliquin & Mike Westerdal, Chris has certainly demonstrated a love of the fitness industry and helping impact the masses. His roles at Critical Bench and Strong By Design have been vital, helping these companies to reach over a million people and produce over 4000 instructional videos on YouTube. Tune in to hear a great story about perseverance and determination, and make sure you check out his links below. ENJOY!! Guestio Profile - https://app.guestio.com/guests/3176 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coach_chriswilson/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/criticalbench

Chris Wilson is a lifelong fitness and health advocate. Chris became a Certified Personal Trainer in 1999 with NASM and has trained over 15,000 hours with clients from 10 to over 90 years old. He is StrongFirst RKC certified, and is a Specialist in Sports Nutrition with the ISSA. He specializes in a variety of strength modalities such as functional exercise, bodybuilding, powerlifting, olympic lifting, strongman, and kettlebell training. He is the Head Strength Coach for CriticalBench.com, and a published author and product creator for the company. Chris has worked alongside and learned from leaders in the industry such as Charles Poliquin, mentor and friend Ben Prentiss, 4x Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, among others. Chris oversees the Strong By Design Podcast, as well as the Critical Bench YouTube channels with over 1 Million subscribers and over 4,000 videos. His passions outside of work include college and pro football, coaching youth baseball, dogs and cats, traveling with his family, family game time and movie night, and listening to podcasts, audiobooks, and loud music while driving to work. He resides in Clearwater, Florida with his wife of 17 years Samantha and their beautiful children Kellan and Camryn.Find Chris at-IG- @thecriticalbenchYT- @Criticalbenchhttps://www.criticalbench.com/Podcast- Strong By DesignFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here! Check out our new Patreon page!

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.  We've all heard the old adage and know exactly what it means. Good, bad and anything in between will remain off the record.  But how does this approach work in our everyday life?  Ultimately this is awful advice for how to live your life in the real world.    There comes a time when you must look into the mirror and live by a higher standard in your personal and professional life. Your character becomes highly valuable and can be the one thing that makes you or wrecks you.  Coach Chris Wilson discusses this essential core value for Critical Bench (there are 7) with some personal stories and insights about what he refers to as the backbone of human existence, integrity.    “If there is no backbone or bedrock to be grounded in as a person or grounded to in a business or organization of any kind, how can you have long-term success? How can you ever have great achievement?” - Chris Wilson    Time Stamps   00:40 – Welcome to the 'Strong By Design' podcast  03:48 – Are YOU a person of character?  11:30 – Host Chris Wilson shares personal examples of behaviors that lack integrity or require a high degree of integrity  24:13 – The importance of integrity in business and business relationships  29:35 – What it means to live in alignment  35:44 – 10 integrity quotes that will empower you  42:05 – Chris shares a powerful key takeaway from the episode    Other ‘Core Value' episodes:  Ep 231 - Passion is the Fuel behind All Success  Ep 204 - This Emotion FIGHTS Depression ft. Team Critical Bench    Connect w/ Chris:  Facebook  Instagram    Connect w/ CriticalBench:   Youtube  Facebook  Instagram  CriticalBench.com  StrongByDesignPodcast.com 

Mike Westerdal is our guest today. Not only is he said to be a good performer, but also a big hitter. He acts vehemently in whatever he undertakes. Besides that, he is praised for always being incredibly appreciative, humble, and generous, as well as for constantly attempting to give back. He is a national best-selling fitness author who has devoted the last 20 years of his life to assisting both men and women in enhancing their physical well-being. Additionally, he owns Critical Bench, the internet's oldest fitness publishing firm, which has more than a million YouTube followers. Additionally, they have more than 2 million social media followers, email subscribers, and members across all of their platforms. He is also a machine for producing digital material.   “When I get here, I'll get some support, you know, or whatever it may be. But like, knowing that failure is inevitable. That is, like refreshing. It's like, okay, no, it's coming."   Keynotes Give somebody a lot of value lead with value. Just keep showing up. It's okay to help and it's okay to ask for help. Donating must make you feel grateful instead of guilt. Time management is essential.   Connect with me: Email: jason@goliveonlinemastermind.com Website: https://www.growmyvisibility.com/ Instagram: @coachjasonmeland Facebook: Jason Meland - In Demand Coach LinkedIn: Jason Meland

RTS 61 You are created Strong by Design. In this episode josh sits down with Coach Chris Wilson of Critical Bench and the host of the Strong by Design podcast. Every man has a path God's uses for promotion and elevation into divine assignments and destiny. Chris shares his story including the preparation phases God used in his life to promote him into His current assignment where he is making massive impact. Learn more about critical Bench here: https://www.criticalbench.com/ (https://www.criticalbench.com/) Learn more about Strong By Design here: https://www.youarestrongbydesign.com/ (https://www.youarestrongbydesign.com/) Check out the Strong By Design YouTube Channel and podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhfLz4h27lw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhfLz4h27lw) https://pod.link/1383270948 (https://pod.link/1383270948)

What is passion? And are you living a passion filled life?  For our team here at Critical Bench we define passion this way… Passion is a deep love of who we are, what we do and who we serve.  It is one of our 7 core values that guides us, leads us and creates the foundation for our purpose at work and in the world.  Another important question to explore is, “Are you a slave to your work?”   In this episode on SBD, coach Chris Wilson passionately discusses these questions and more based on an article he recently read in Forbes. Remember, you are not a robot, you were designed for greatness and passion is one of the keys to unlocking it.    "When passion is fueling what you do, you will naturally outwork and outlast your competitors." - Chris Wilson    Time Stamps   00:00 – From TGIF to TGIM: Start looking forward to Monday  00:41 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast  4:04 – Host Chris Wilson recounts the creation of the company's core values  09:06 – Why PASSION is the key to success  14:12 – Do you lose yourself in your work?  17:20 – How PASSION sets you apart from your competitors  25:01 – Discover the 7 Keys to be ‘Strong By Design'  26:02 – How can you identify your passion?    Connect w/ Chris:  Facebook  Instagram    Connect w/ CriticalBench:   Youtube  Facebook  Instagram  CriticalBench.com  StrongByDesignPodcast.com 

  Baptism does not bring salvation.   So then, why do believers in Jesus Christ as the Son of God get baptized?  The concept of baptism seems so simple, get dunked under water by a church pastor and recognize Jesus as your Lord and Savior. But there are so many differing beliefs about ‘why' we should or should not be baptized and when that should occur.  Why do babies get baptized in many denominations of the Christian faith? And what are the three big reasons why adults should get baptized?  On today's SBD episode, our guest Jared Haley, pastor and video production specialist for Critical Bench, answers all of these common questions regarding baptism in the church.    "Baptism is not for salvation... My decision to follow Jesus and my salvation,  I have to be old enough to make that decision in my own heart and for my own life. Nobody can make that decision for me." - Jared Haley      Time Stamps   00:00 – The power of walking in obedience to God  00:48 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast  05:55 – Get to know today's special guest, Jared Haley  07:40 – Jared shares his kids' baptism experience  12:56 – Is Baptism necessary for salvation?  21:01 – Baby baptism vs. baby dedication: What's the difference?  26:51 – The true meaning of Baptism  32:24 – Why was Jesus baptized?  34:08 – Jared on why you should get baptized  46:33 – Is baptism a public declaration of your Faith?    Connect w/ Jared:  Facebook  Instagram    Connect w/ CriticalBench:   Youtube  Facebook  Instagram  CriticalBench.com  StrongByDesignPodcast.com 

Today on Strong By Design we finish 2021 with the most POWERFRUL conversation of the year… and that's saying a lot! Something very special has been happening for children in Tampa, FL for over 50 years and it is our great honor at Critical Bench to share this message with you. Hosts Mike Westerdal and Chris Wilson visited Hope Children's Home and sat down with Director Dr. Mike Higgins to talk about all the many blessings and some of the tear-jerking stories at Hope. From Hope Children's Home official website: Founded in 1968, Hope Children's Home has rescued nearly 5,000 children between the ages of infant to 18 years of age. The type of children we care for are not juvenile delinquents, but rather children that, through no fault of their own, find themselves in a situation of needed rescue. Some children simply come out of a situation where a parent just needs a little help. We believe that a personal relationship with Christ, combined with an excellent education and a well-rounded sports program is the key to Hope's success. We feel that God has called us to help rebuild the broken lives of these children and to build the bridge, when possible, between home, parent, and child. "The children see first-hand that God will never leave them nor forsake them." -Dr. Mike Higgins Time Stamps 00:00 - The boat load of bread story 01:24 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast 03:48 - 'Hope Children's Home': Providing hope and love to the next generation 10:12 - Dr. Mike Higgins recounts how he got involved with the organization 13:02 - What makes 'Hope Children's Home' different? 16:02 - Understanding the organization's mission 23:52 - What life looks like for the children in 'Hope Children's Home' 29:16 - Dr. Mike shares another 'Hope Children's Home' success story 36:58 - Dr. Mike on rescuing the next generation throughout Tampa, Honduras and New Mexico 42:57 - Dr. Mike shares what's next for the organization 49:58 - Where you can go to donate and learn more about 'Hope Children's Home'   Resources: Hope Children's Home     Connect w/ Dr. Mike and HOPE: Facebook Instagram Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Is ‘life balance' a myth or the most important goal each of us has in life? Can you get an A+ in the buckets of life across the board (probably not) or does something have to give in all other categories if you're going to be ‘The Best' in any one area of your life? This episode features Mike Westerdal, founder of Critical Bench, as he and co-host Chris Wilson explore what it means to perform at your personal best in the buckets of life; business success, at home with family, your physical fitness, spiritual walk and in all meaningful relationships personal and professional. What is a realistic approach to all life has to offer? You don't want to miss this conversation!   "It's about setting your priorities and having different seasons and not letting anything sink too small." -Mike Westerdal   Time Stamps 0:01 – What does it mean to live a balanced life? 1:27 - Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast 3:30 – Is a ‘balanced life' a myth? Founder of ‘The Critical Bench' Mike Westerdal weighs in 10:05 – The importance of setting your priorities in life 13:02 - Why practicing self-care is important 20:14 – The power of relying on His strength 21:23 – Let's pause for a moment of scripture 22:56 – Mike on what it means to perform at your best in every area of your life 24:36 – Why you should be careful in choosing your role model in life 28:25 – How to manage and master every area of life 33:02 – Why do small things make a big difference?   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

What does ‘gratitude' mean to you? How often in life do you focus on the blessings and show appreciation to those who mean the most to you? This one emotion can be life changing if you allow yourself to live in the present and see the world for its beauty. It's what makes us truly human and provides much needed perspective. In today's episode on Strong By Design co-host Chris Wilson discusses the power of gratitude with friends and colleagues Samanatha Harrison and Kristen Dixon. Giving thanks and praise for every breath we take, for every day we have and for our connection to nature and our relationships helps give true meaning to our lives.   "Gratitude comes in all different forms. We need to slow down a bit to acknowledge and embrace it in order to show [gratitude] to others. -Kristen Dixon    Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast 4:25 – Team Critical Bench on what does it really mean to be grateful 11:36 – Why little things in life matter the most 14:28 – Ways to practice gratitude 21:06 – Host Chris Wilson shares bible verses that remind us to be grateful 25:50 – Is it possible to feel grateful and sad at the same time? 30:22 – How gratitude helps you get a better night's sleep 34:32 – Team Critical Bench reveals the no. 1 thing they are most grateful for 40:40 – Key takeaways from the episode   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

It's that time of year again… time to get SPOOKED! In this special episode on Strong By Design, the team comes together to share spooky scary Halloween tales and stories. The conversation is more for entertainment but a real account of our collective past. Some of these stories definitely make the hair stand up on the back of your neck… especially the old man in the chair and the knocking thirsty grandfather. It's important to mention that in no way is this episode about divination or anything challenging our Christian faith. These are honest experiences and some of them don't appear to have explanations. We all stand firm in our belief in God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That being said, it's time to be entertained and a bit frightened.   "Hanging on the side of the railing was this giant bat... a big one with the smashed-up face." -Samantha Harrison     Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast 2:30 – Sam's bat infested home 11:01 - Do you believe in ghosts? The old man in the chair… 17:16 - The origin of Halloween 19:31 - The tale of sleepwalking… Grandpa comes knocking 27:24 - Team Critical Bench talks about haunted places and restless spirits 32:32 - Coach Chris shares his mom's ‘UFO' experience 39:50 - Team Critical Bench reveals what they will dress up for Halloween   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

I want to try something different. Different in that from time to time I am going to bring you content from outside of disc golf. But it will be from sources that I believe will benefit your disc golf game. And this one is on Mental Preparation. Coach Brian Klepacki from Critical Bench talks about Mental Preparation for Sports and Athletes. He talks about mental toughness in other sports but I really think his advice on being mentally tough can translate over to disc golf. Watch the Full video - Mental Preparation for Sports and Athletes | How to be Mentally Tough on Critical Bench YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dgam/message

I want to try something different. Different in that from time to time I am going to bring you content from outside of disc golf. But it will be from sources that I believe will benefit your disc golf game. And this one is on Mental Preparation. Coach Brian Klepacki from Critical Bench talks about Mental Preparation for Sports and Athletes. He talks about mental toughness in other sports but I really think his advice on being mentally tough can translate over to disc golf. Watch the Full video - Mental Preparation for Sports and Athletes | How to be Mentally Tough on Critical Bench YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dgam/message

Mike Westerdal is the Founder and CEO of Critical Bench, the world's #1 leading strength & authority on the internet. After developing a passion for strength training while in college, he built a small website for a bench press program as a final class project.    What started as a class project has developed into a movement that has reached and inspired millions of people over the last 2 decades. Over 3500 YouTube videos, 850,000+ YouTube subscribers, hundreds of programs created, and hundreds of thousands of customers.    Mike is also a co-host on the Strong By Design podcast.    In this episode Mike and I discuss the early years of Critical Bench, talk about when an entrepreneur should go "all-in" on their business, the importance of masterminds and networks, the idea of "Big Rocks" and planning your days, and how everything in life is influenced by both your internal and external influences.    Follow Mike online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikewesterdal/?hl=en   Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-by-design-podcast/id1383270948?mt=2   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Criticalbench   Critical Bench website - https://www.criticalbench.com/   ---   Connect with Frank and The Super Human Life on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesuperhumanfrank/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/   Website: http://www.thesuperhumanlifepodcast.com/tshlhome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB4UrpxtNO2AFtDURMzoKQ  

Mike Westerdal is a high performer, heavy hitter, a massive-action taker and also the owner of a multiple 7-figure business: The Critical Bench. He is also a best-selling author, podcast host, has 3 million followers on social media, and 3,000 videos on Youtube! He's spent 2 decades in the health and wellness space and always chooses to see the opportunities to be better in any situation! You don't want to miss this episode. In this episode you'll learn: How Not to Procrastinate Importance of What/Who Influences Your Subconscious Mind How to Set Goals the Right Way Plus so much more!! And don't forget...  We only spread our message when you share this knowledge with others that need it so if you enjoy this episode please share it on your social and tag @zanderfryer, and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and give us a 5-star rating so you don't miss any other great episodes. For more info on Zander and Sh*t You Don't Learn In College go to:  www.zanderfryer.com

This episode is for all those muscle loving guys and gals! Building lean muscle and getting into the best shape of your life isn’t as complicated as the fitness industry often makes it sound. Regardless of your genetics and exercise discipline, there are a few constants that cannot be overlooked for most men and women. Strength Coach at Critical Bench and co-host of the Strong by Design podcast, Chris Wilson, explores all things MUSCLE with bestselling author of Bigger Leaner Stronger and host of the #1 podcast, Muscle for Life, Mike Matthews. Listen in as Mike gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever!   "Your body's muscle building machinery doesn't work well when the body is under slept." -Mike Matthews   Time Stamps 0:04 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:50 – Host Chris Wilson and guest Mike Matthews share their thoughts on the COVID-19 situation 9:14 – COVID-19: Understanding your risk profile 13:42 – Get to know Legion Athletics’ CEO Mike Matthews, and how he got into the fitness industry 15:40 – The origins of ‘Bigger Leaner Stronger’ 24:31 – The connection between sleep and muscle growth 31:59 – Effects of sleep deprivation on the physiology of muscle building 36:15 – De-load Week: What is it and why is it important? 40:00 – The difference between training in your 20s, 30s and 40s 49:25 – Mike on how to overcome fitness challenges 53:40 – Muscle and strength gain: Why it is important to start training in your 20s 55:00 – Mike on building muscle in your 30s, 40s and beyond 1:02:28 – How genetics affect your fitness and health goals 1:05:36 – Connect with Mike Matthews through his social media channels, official website     Resources LegionAthletics.com Muscle for Life Podcast   Connect w/ Mike: Instagram Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com  

You could call Chris Willson a youtube expert. He works in operations, content creation, and all of the behind the scenes at Critical Bench. Their booming youtube channel has over 776,000 subscribers...yes 776,000! There are endless opportunities for your youtube content as a marketing. But you must have an understanding and tactical approach to succeed. Chris spilled his 7 essential youtube strategies he has observed over the growth of Critical Bench's channel. 1.) Consistent Uploads 2.) Batch Your Content 3.) Be Known For Something 4.) Eye Catching Thumbnail 5.) Get To The Point 6.) Call To Action 7.) Bracelet to Charm Approach

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Welcome to the 100 Million Academy podcast. Every Sunday morning, you will get highlights from our exclusive daily live calls combining the best clips of the top entrepreneurs and business minds in the world. These are world-class individuals who have hit 100 million in sales, advertising spend, or impressions on social media. ---- I’m your host, Dan Fleyshman, and in this week’s episode you will learn from Mike Westerdal the owner of CriticalBench.com. Mike is a national best-selling fitness author who has dedicated the past two decades of his life to helping men and women improve their health and physical performance with the internet’s longest-standing fitness publishing company Critical Bench, which boasts over 2 Million social media followers, customer emails & members. As a digital content creation machine, he has successfully orchestrated over a dozen 6-figure affiliate product launches, produced over 3,000 youtube videos and hundreds of health and fitness products. Mike will add value to the 100M Academy with his passion and world class expertise in the following areas: Digital Product Creation, Affiliate Marketing & Product Launches, Email Marketing & Email List Management, Backend Marketing & Continuity.   Then you’ll learn from Chris Wilson, who has worked in the fitness and health space for over 2 decades. Chris then joined longtime friend and founder of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal, to become a content provider for the business. Besides writing programs and helping make products for the business, his number one task was to grow the Critical Bench YouTube channel and upload one video every day, year after year. Fast forward, 8 years later he did just that and helped the channel grow from less than 5,000 subscribers in 2013 to nearly 700,000 subscribers and almost 100,000,000 views as of today.   After that, you’ll learn from Jonathon Kendall the CEO of Mentorbox, COO of Schweitzer Alexander, Copywriter of five 7-figure funnels, two 8-figure-funnels, and Jonathon raised over $25M for startups at 9-figure valuations.   Lastly, you will learn from Andy Dane Carter. Andy is a real estate expert in all areas of real estate. Buying, selling, investing, developing, trusts, probates, distressed properties, flipping, holding long term for wealth building. Andy is an educator and he has done deals from 30 to 40 thousand, all the way up to multiple millions of dollars and everything in between. He is also the author of “100 Doors, Build Wealth Through Real Estate Cash Flow.”   Get ready, it’s time to level up!   ----   Thank you for watching this episode — What lesson resonated with you the most? Comment below!   ----   Learn more and connect with our instructors: 100MillionAcademy.com   Every Sunday, join the 100 Million Academy podcast to get highlights from our daily live calls combining the best clips of the top entrepreneurs and business minds in the world. Learn actionable lessons, skills, and strategies from these experts in real estate, marketing, sales, investing, and more that you can apply to your own business.   100 Million Academy is an online educational platform featuring over 20+ entrepreneurs who have sold over $100 million in revenue, spent over $100 million on advertising, or have been seen by over 100 million people.   Co-founders Joel Marion, Dan Fleyshman, and Cody Sperber are on a mission to give you access to world-class entrepreneurs.   ----  

How well do you THINK you know the people at your job? Here on Strong By Design, we went to a brand new level of truly knowing each other… the good, the bad and the ugly! From our favorite ice cream flavor to our MOST embarrassing moments, the 4 hosts of the show go deep and uncomfortable in today’s game show style episode. Get to know Mike, Tonya, Sam and Chris in a whole new way and have a few much-needed laughs to end 2020 on a high note.   "Oh, we're going there!? I was 13 years old and it was the worst day of my life.” -Chris Wilson   Time Stamps 0:24 – Meet the Critical Bench team 4:30 – Newlywed Game: Tonya Fines & Chris Wilson vs. Mike Westerdal & Sam Harrison 11:08 – Level One: Which do you prefer? 26:35 – This or that: Animal edition 30:32 – Level Two: Getting to know each other on a deeper level 38:17 – What’s your favorite _____? 1:00:10 – What was your most embarrassing moment? 1:06:58 – What would you do if you won $1 million? 1:08:35 – Who’s your biggest mentor in your life? 1:09:48 – Who is your favorite person in the world? 1:11:24 – What is your biggest pet peeve? 1:13:18 – Which superhero do you want to be? 1:18:25 – Where you can go if you want a Strong by Design / Critical Bench gear   Resources Critical Bench Amazon Store   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

You do not have to be a victim of you past. You can learn to pivot and become stronger. Today’s guest proves it. Everyday dad and Dad Edge Alliance member Christopher Wilson grew up with an abusive, alcoholic father. He never knew what a normal, healthy family was supposed to look like. Now he is a husband and a father and works for the inspirational fitness community, Critical Bench. Chris shares what he learned from his difficult childhood, how he deals with his own patience and anger issues, and the critical fatherhood skills he uses to make sure his home is a happy one for his wife and kids. For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday240. ———— Join the Free Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Watch this interview on YouTube gooddadproject.com/youtube. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Josiah sits down with Chris Wilson from Critical Bench to discuss fitness, faith, family and becoming a successful man. Chris Wilson is the host of the Strong by Design podcast and head strength coach at CriticalBench.comBe sure to check out CriticalBench.comGet your free Look Good Naked guide here: LookGoodNaked.co

Growing on any social media platform requires time, dedication and lots of passion… The Critical Bench YouTube channel has grown from 5,000 subscribers to 700,000 subscribers and 100,000,000 views in the past 7 years. In this week’s podcast, Founder of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal, digs deep into 7 of the most significant ingredients for growth and success on YouTube with longtime friend and colleague Chris Wilson. Find out exactly what you need to get started, stay on track and climb quickly towards your first 10K subs on YouTube!   "So much can happen in 15 seconds... you've got to get to the reason why people clicked on your video fast!" - Chris Wilson   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcoming today’s guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 2:20 – Chris Wilson takes us back to the early days of ‘Critical Bench’ YouTube channel 8:18 – The importance of learning from others 11:28 – Tips on how to succeed on YouTube 17:45 – The importance of knowing your ‘Why’ 25:20 – The power of a ‘Call-To-Action’ 29:12 – How to create a strong, effective ‘Call-To-Action’ 36:02 – Ways to keep viewers engaged on YouTube 40:58 – How to make your YouTube videos stand out 47:24 – How to overcome camera shyness 52:22 – Things you need to start a YouTube channel 57:10 – Pro tips to help you grow your YouTube channel   Resources CriticalBench YouTube Channel   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

Chris Wilson knows a thing or two about strength. He is the host of the Strong By Design Podcast and a strength coach at The Critical Bench @thecriticalbench. Today, Chris joins me to talk about a different kind of strength.  Are we living in a day of weak Christianity? Has a lack of faith caused a watered down Gospel? How can we build a a faith muscle that can hold up under a collapsing moral society? Chris and I have some thoughts on that. Check our more about Christ at www.youtube.com/thecriticalbench 

Welcome to the 100 Million Academy podcast. Every Sunday morning, you will get highlights from our exclusive daily live calls combining the best clips of the top entrepreneurs and business minds in the world. These are world-class individuals who have hit 100 million in sales, advertising spend, or impressions on social media. ---- I'm your host, Dan Fleyshman, and in this week's episode, you will learn from The Millionaire Maker Marshall Sylver known as #1 leading expert on subconscious reprogramming and irresistible influence. He is the author of Passion, Profit, and Power, and through infomercials has sold over a million copies of his personal development programs worldwide.   Then you’ll get to learn from Cindy Eckert aka Cindy Pink CEO, who built and sold two pharmaceutical companies, notably Sprout Pharmaceuticals, creator of “female Viagra.”   After that you will learn from Mike Westerdal the owner of CriticalBench.com. Mike is a national best-selling fitness author who has dedicated the past two decades of his life to helping men and women improve their health and physical performance with the internet’s longest-standing fitness publishing company Critical Bench, which boasts over 2 Million social media followers, customer emails & members. As a digital content creation machine, he has successfully orchestrated over a dozen 6-figure affiliate product launches, produced over 3,000 youtube videos and hundreds of health and fitness products. Mike will add value to the 100M Academy with his passion and world class expertise in the following areas: Digital Product Creation, Affiliate Marketing & Product Launches, Email Marketing & Email List Management, Backend Marketing & Continuity.   Then you’ll learn from Chris Wilson, who has worked in the fitness and health space for over 2 decades. Chris then joined longtime friend and founder of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal, to become a content provider for the business. Besides writing programs and helping make products for the business, his number one task was to grow the Critical Bench YouTube channel and upload one video every day, year after year. Fast forward, 8 years later he did just that and helped the channel grow from less than 5,000 subscribers in 2013 to nearly 700,000 subscribers and almost 100,000,000 views as of today.    Lastly you will get to learn from Alec Gonzales who serves as the president of the 100 Million Academy. Alec has helped create more than a dozen 6, 7, and 8-figure online educational courses, which produced thousands of success stories. With a background in public relations, Alec interned at Pixar Animation Studios, where he found his passion for storytelling and the power of mentors. He then recognized a need for actionable education for entrepreneurs and has been determined to produce world-class content with industry experts for over half a decade. You can connect with Alec on Instagram @alexanderjames   Get ready, it’s time to level up!   ----   Thank you for watching this episode — What lesson resonated with you the most? Comment below!   ----   Learn more and connect with our instructors: 100MillionAcademy.com   Every Sunday, join the 100 Million Academy podcast to get highlights from our daily live calls combining the best clips of the top entrepreneurs and business minds in the world. Learn actionable lessons, skills, and strategies from these experts in real estate, marketing, sales, investing, and more that you can apply to your own business.   100 Million Academy is an online educational platform featuring over 20+ entrepreneurs who have sold over $100 million in revenue, spent over $100 million on advertising, or have been seen by over 100 million people.   Co-founders Joel Marion, Dan Fleyshman, and Cody Sperber are on a mission to give you access to world-class entrepreneurs.    ----  

Mask or no mask? There’s been a lot of conversation and controversy in recent months about why, when and where to wear a mask during this Covid 19 pandemic. Is it always necessary in public, at grocery stores, in parks, schools and more. The men and women of Critical Bench sit down and have an honest discussion about their personal feelings about wearing a mask in public and the impact on health and safety.   "For me it's about caring about the people around me. If me wearing a mask makes somebody else feel safe, then I'm going to do it." -Samantha Harrison   Time Stamps 0:25 – Welcoming today’s guests on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 3:35 – Should you wear a mask to protect against COVID-19? 11:49 – COVID-19: Why you should take it seriously 17:53 – Team Critical Bench talks about adapting to a new normal 23:55 – Herd immunity: What it is and will it save us from COVID-19? 25:40 – Ways to boost your immune system 28:21 – Key takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic   Resources 3 Day Immune Boosting Protocol [link coming]   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

Do you know the largest muscle in the body? How about the strongest muscle? These questions and many more in the areas of exercise and nutrition will be answered in this special Fitness Jeopardy Team edition.  Plus, as a surprise, a splash of 80’s music trivia for a fun twist. Get to know the men and women of Critical Bench in this lighter side of Strong by Design and have some much-needed laughs!   "I think there was some interference, it was rigged." -Mike Westerdal   Time Stamps 0:25 – Welcoming today’s guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast 2:07 – Instructions for playing ‘Fitness Jeopardy’ 6:10 – What is an exercise that begins in a pushup position followed by a leap in the air? 7:14 – What is the chemical your body produces during/after exercises that makes you happy? 9:18 – What is the main source of energy? 10:10 – Identify the muscle located on the upper arm that functions to rotate the forearm and flex the elbow 12:10 – What is the largest muscle in the upper body?   13:44 – What is the diet that denies the body of food for a long period of time? 14:18 – Name the strongest muscle in the body due to its ability to exert the most pressure 15:22 – What is the name of a muscle that pulls in a single direction with the most amount of force? 17:41 – What is a popular drink that contains only 1-2 calories? 18:10 – Identify the movement done by moving from standing position to a seated position and then back to standing 18:34 – What is the name of the exercise that deliver blood and oxygen from the heart and lungs to the working muscles? 19:47 – What is the scientific term for an exercise that involves quick bursts of energy? 20:17 – What is an exercise performed from a plank position, drawing one knee up toward the chest then returning it to place, while repeating the movement with your other leg? 21:05 – What is the scientific name of an exercise that increases your heart rate? 22:30 – Identify the exercise that begins in a plank position, then lowering your body to the floor and back up to high plank 23:03 – It refers to the ability of a muscle to continue to perform without fatigue 23:30 – What is the most concentrated form of energy? 24:04 – What is the largest muscle in the human body? 24:38 – What kind of vitamin comes from the sun? 25:42 – Announcement of winner   Resources:  5 Ways to Become Tough as Nails   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com  

In business, you either focus on what matters most to achieve higher levels of success or spend your time on the small stuff, never really leveling up. So how are you prioritizing your day? When it comes to the MOST important thing in your business or in life, you must attack it early with your best energy, effort and focus. This episode of SBD, Chris Wilson speaks with friend, mentor and boss, Mike Westerdal to uncover ‘The One Thing’ he did in his business that changed everything.   "I only had 3 or 4 hours a day so I focused on the big things that move the needle." -Mike Westerdal   Time Stamps 0:24 – What is the ‘Big Rocks’ story? 4:45 – Busy vs. Productivity: Why being busy is not always productive 10:43 – The importance of structuring your day for maximum productivity 14:30 – How team huddles can make a business better 19:56 – The power of scheduling the ‘Big Rocks’ 24:20 – Finding freedom in structure 27:10 – Why you should remove the emotion from decision-making 31:10 – What are your ‘Big Rocks’? 33:49 – Get in touch with Critical Bench’s founder, Mike Westerdal     Resources: The One Thing The Perfect Day Formula   Connect w/ Mike: Instagram Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com  

“Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” -Peter McWilliamsThis quote encapsulates the conversation between Founder of Critical Bench and SBD host Mike Westerdal and his long-time mentor and close friend Vince Del Monte.Vince is a World-Renowned On-line Business Coach, Best-Selling Author and WBFF Pro Fitness Model & Competitor.He is also the Founder of The 7-Figure Mastermind and 6-Figure Coach Program designed to catapult hardworking entrepreneurs to NEW LEVELS of success in their businesses. His background in health and fitness goes back decades having been named the “Skinny Guy Savior” landing on magazine covers and helping men everywhere build their physiques naturally.But the most important parts of Vince's life are his 3 beautiful children, his amazing wife and his deeply rooted Christian faith. You're in for a real treat and tons of value!!"I've always found my credibility in the quality of information I put forth. Yeah, I market aggressively, I'll never apologize for that." -Vince Del MonteTime Stamps2:02 – Vince Del Monte shares how he got into the fitness industry7:10 – Vince Del Monte talks about how he started helping skinny guys bulk up through digital marketing11:22 – The power of beliefs in business15:35 – Why speed matters19:51 – The importance of investing in yourself24:32 – Fear is the path to freedom28:11 – What it means to be a good steward of God's money35:44 – Why the environment you surround yourself with is important40:02 – What it really takes to go to the next level42:40 – How Vince Del Monte started the ‘7-Figure Mastermind'46:20 – The importance of having a mentor and/or coach54:05 – Asking for help reveals strength, not weakness58:35 – Why beginnings are always the hardest1:04:57 – Connect with Vince Del Monte through YouTube, Facebook and InstagramResources:Vince Del Monte's 7 Figure MastermindConnect w/ Vince:YouTubeFacebookInstagramConnect w/ CriticalBench: YoutubeFacebookInstagramCriticalBench.comYouAreStrongByDesign.comFor more information about Vince's 7-Figure Mastermind:CallwithVince.ca  

“Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” -Peter McWilliams This quote encapsulates the conversation between Founder of Critical Bench and SBD host Mike Westerdal and his long-time mentor and close friend Vince Del Monte. Vince is a World-Renowned On-line Business Coach, Best-Selling Author and WBFF Pro Fitness Model & Competitor. He is also the Founder of The 7-Figure Mastermind and 6-Figure Coach Program designed to catapult hardworking entrepreneurs to NEW LEVELS of success in their businesses. His background in health and fitness goes back decades having been named the “Skinny Guy Savior” landing on magazine covers and helping men everywhere build their physiques naturally. But the most important parts of Vince’s life are his 3 beautiful children, his amazing wife and his deeply rooted Christian faith. You’re in for a real treat and tons of value!!   "I've always found my credibility in the quality of information I put forth. Yeah, I market aggressively, I'll never apologize for that." -Vince Del Monte     Time Stamps 2:02 – Vince Del Monte shares how he got into the fitness industry 7:10 – Vince Del Monte talks about how he started helping skinny guys bulk up through digital marketing 11:22 – The power of beliefs in business 15:35 – Why speed matters 19:51 – The importance of investing in yourself 24:32 – Fear is the path to freedom 28:11 – What it means to be a good steward of God’s money 35:44 – Why the environment you surround yourself with is important 40:02 – What it really takes to go to the next level 42:40 – How Vince Del Monte started the ‘7-Figure Mastermind’ 46:20 – The importance of having a mentor and/or coach 54:05 – Asking for help reveals strength, not weakness 58:35 – Why beginnings are always the hardest 1:04:57 – Connect with Vince Del Monte through YouTube, Facebook and Instagram     Resources: Vince Del Monte’s 7 Figure Mastermind Connect w/ Vince:  YouTube Facebook Instagram   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

Grit. The opposite of quit. The ability to overcome obstacles small and large and persevere. To press on, grind and Get Stuff Done (GSD)! This one 4 letter word has been a prevalent fixture at Critical Bench, the internet’s #1 strength and health authority since 1999. In this very special 100th episode of Strong By Design, Founder Mike Westerdal sits down with long time friend and SBD host Chris Wilson to discuss how Critical Bench came to be over 20 years ago. Mike goes into great detail about the last few decades touching on the importance of hard work, showing up, your environment and giving back. Mike breaks down 3 pivotal moments in his life and leaves the audience with some powerful advice for all business leaders and entrepreneurs to be successful.   "I just did the important things and I stopped all the busy work... being 'busy' is not being productive." -Mike Westerdal   Time Stamps 0:25 – Get to know Critical Bench’s founder, Mike Westerdal 2:00 –Mike recounts life before Critical Bench 6:15 – Mike reveals meaning behind company’s name and how it all started 11:53 – How he managed a day job and business at the same time 19:17 – Importance of taking massive action and surrounding yourself with the right people 29:00 – Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness 35:55 – The value of investing in yourself 38:25 – What is Servant Leadership? 41:10 – The difference between being busy and being productive 44:53 – Finding freedom through structure 48:00 – What it means to surrender everything to God 53:34 – The power of prayer 54:52 – Mike gives powerful tips to first-time business owners 1:03:56 – The power of passion and perseverance 1:12:59 – Critical Bench’s website and social media channels      Resources Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success   Connect w/ Mike: Instagram Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

Sure, personal training is an admirable career path, providing a great service to people who want to improve their health, wellness and get stronger...BUT these are the reasons WHY becoming a personal trainer may not be for everyone. In fact, personal training can really suck at times. No matter your passion and love of something… if you’re too heavily invested in something it can burn you out! Listen closely as coaches Chris Wilson and Brian Klepacki get real and share their personal account of over 30 years of combined training experience. BIOS Strength Coach Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS has been coaching (aka personal training) people for over 15 years. He has a Master’s degree in Exercise Science, is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA and he's also certified to do the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) which is used with high level athletes to assess their movement patterns. Coach Chris Wilson took a different route… after graduating college with a degree in Communications he followed his fitness passions and began working for World Gym and surrounded himself with trainers, bodybuilders and health experts. After years of personal training and working with high level coaches like Powerlifter Lloyd Weinstein, Gym Owner Benjamin Prentiss and the legendary Charles Poliquin, he eventually moved onto gym management.   "You'll make good hourly wages but you're limited with how many hours you have in a week and how much energy you have." -Chris Wilson   Time Stamps 0:25 – Get to know your Strong By Design podcast hosts, Chris & Brian 5:01 – Why personal training can actually suck 9:42 – Coach Chris reveals one of his PT nicknames 12:31 – The time commitment for a personal trainer 19:33 – The ugly side of personal training 21:58 – Why being a personal trainer can make you “less” healthy 24:43 – Importance of keeping up to date with personal training trends 28:10 – Why you should choose the right personal trainer with quality certification(s) 39:08 – Factors leading to personal trainer burnout syndrome 42:00 – How to create a personal training program for your client 48:33 – Where you can go to find Critical Bench’s programs and exercise related videos   Resources – 5 Personal Training Videos: 5 Reasons Why Personal Training Sucks as a Career How to Design a Personal Training Program for Any Client How to Create the Perfect Personal Training Session for Your Client Personal Training Workouts – Beginner to Advanced Training Personal Training Certifications – Which Ones are BEST and Why?   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

Yoga, Circuit training, Fitbits and Apple watches… So, what will the top trending fitness gadgets and workouts be in 2020? Find out what Coaches Tonya Fines, Brian Klepacki and Chris Wilson think as they make their own predictions for the year and break down the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) TOP 10 Fitness Trends of 2020! Which one(s) are you going to use to change your body?   "How much does it cost to use your body? ZERO!" -Team Critical Bench   Time Stamps 2:53 – Get to know your Strong By Design podcast hosts 5:25 – Coaches Brian, Tonya and Chris share their predictions for 2020’s top fitness trends 16:55 – Top 10 fitness trends of 2020 revealed from 10 to 1 20:17 – Health/wellness coaching: What exactly is it and why is it important? 23:15 – Top Tips for aging gracefully 26:32 – Why you should be doing MORE of this kind of exercise daily 28:18 – The best medicine is NOT in your medicine cabinet 35:01 – Importance of proper form and execution 41:29 – Why THIS kind of workout is leading the pack 44:30 – Benefits of the #1 voted fitness trend of 2020     Resources ACSM Top Fitness Trends of 2020   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

Living the life you’re dreaming of takes more than just dreams… it takes work, commitment and accountability. Yup, just those 3 things can dramatically change your life forever. So, if we all know that, why do most people find themselves right back at square one by Valentine’s Day each year??? Because having a clear vision for your life takes planning, it requires writing things down and it desperately needs support from people you can count on! Listen in closely as Coaches Chris, Brian and Tonya unpack this super huge topic and shine a bright light on living the best year of your life in 2020!   “But WHY is that important? A ‘why’ keeps you accountable to yourself.” -Coach Tonya Fines   Time Stamps 4:11 – Best way to reach out to the Critical Bench team 8:15 – Why some people rain on your parade 10:38 – Coaches Tonya, Chris and Brian share their failed New Year’s resolutions 15:22 – Importance of clear goal setting 21:19 – Steps for setting clear, definite goals 23:30 – The power of writing down your goals 25:43 – What is your “WHY”? 30:51 – Difference between a “WHY” and “COMPELLING WHY” 32:45 – Ways to stay accountable with your goals 36:18 – The importance of having an accountability partner 40:24 – Why it’s important to invest in yourself 47:01 – Things you can do today to achieve your goals   Resources The Perfect Day Formula The One Thing   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

Jesus Christ was and IS (and will continue to be) the most important person who has ever lived on this Earth. He is the Son of God. He performed miracles and spent 3 years of His life spreading his message. Hard for us to imagine but well documented in both the religious and secular communities. This Christmas celebration is celebrating His birth. There is nothing wrong with Santa Claus, reindeer, elves, cookies or presents at Christmas time. We at Critical Bench love all of that stuff with our families and friends!! IN FACT, this time of the year is when most people think about and even attempt to turn the other cheek and be kinder to one another. Whether you agree or disagree with the Christian world view, there is NO ARGUING the existence of Jesus from Nazareth. Listen as host Brian Klepacki and guest, Pastor Tyler Crosson, from Bridgepoint Church in Clearwater Florida speak from the heart about their love of Christ and the real meaning behind the Christmas season. Merry Christmas to you all and Happy Birthday Jesus, we love you!    "I love to see the lights and I love that Santa Claus is coming to town... Christmas is really about becoming. That stuff is meaningless apart from the miracle." -Tyler Crosson   Time Stamps [coming soon!!!]   Resources The Bible - New International Version   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

If you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s and physically not at your best, this episode is for you! It’s time to STOP telling yourself, “I’m just getting older…blah, blah, blah!” Ripped After 40 expert trainer Gary Walker visited the Critical Bench COMPOUND to shed some serious light on the mindset of the Over 40 crowd. When life gets in the way with family and career and you only make time for everything and everyone else… bad things happen. FACT - If you never devote time to yourself your body goes to crap. This scenario is so common that even some of the coaches here at Critical Bench have fallen victim to it. Life is absolutely far too short to spend it unhappy and depressed about your outward physical appearance and overall health and wellness. Coach Chris was honored to sit across from Gary as he gets personal with his lifelong journey in fitness and breaks down the details of his super popular TriCon training that revolutionized his approach to lifting weights and is helping thousands around the world!   "And then you go into the Tri-Con reps.. bringing the weight down into the mid-range and you're holding it for 10-seconds and you're contracting the crap out of that muscle as hard as possible.." and "Everyone's anatomy is so different, I want you to incorporate deadlifts but do what's comfortable and do something you can do correctly without injuring yourself. -Gary Walker   Time Stamps 1:40 Get to know Gary Walker’s journey in fitness – how he got started 4:59 Gary did not care for bodybuilding at all but he did it to “learn” about it 7:15 How Gary used his bodybuilding sponsors to give his family fun trips 8:20 Cheat meals and stage ready foods 10:50 Gary’s shift in training and nutrition philosophy in his mid-30s 12:40 Gary’s awesome Tri-Con Training explained 18:20 How Gary eats and stays super lean and muscular 21:00 Lifestyle changes over band-aid fixes for optimizing hormonal function 24:50 Gary’s 2-step approach for guys looking to maintain weight as they age 27:15 Guess what, Gary eats cake! 29:20 Extreme diets don’t work for most people – thinking long term 33:10 Change is scary for people – get the little wins 34:38 Gary’s workout schedule breakdown 39:00 Take the 30-60-90 day approach to hit goals 40:00 How vitally important rest, recovery and sleep is to your body 44:44 Overfeeding that BIG appetite – best eating tips and knowing your food limits 47:00 Episode recap and a HUGE thank you to Gary Walker!   Resources: Ripped After 40 Live Anabolic 7 Worst Testosterone Killers – FREE DOWNLOAD   Connect with Gary: YouTube Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

With over 400,000 active subscribers on YouTube, Critical Bench is an authority in the Health & Fitness industry as their content and programs reach and help millions of people every single month.  Director of Operations, Chris Wilson, has been at the forefront of this movement for years, and has been seen in and featured in countless videos with hundreds of thousands, and some, millions of views. But at his core, Chris is a proud Christian, loving husband, and strong father, who had to overcome growing up in an abusive and addicted environment.  Realizing very early on that he wanted to be a model for others that his father wasn't for him, he found his passion by helping with others, leading with value, and provided others with the tactical tips and strategies needed to live a strong and healthy life.  He is also a regular host on the “Strong By Design” podcast, so make sure to check them out at the link below.  Chris is another amazing human being that has had incredible impact in my life, and I hope this show does the same for you!   Make sure to join the community over on FB at https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/, and also subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. It is only with your support that we can grow this show to reach the millions of men around the world all dealing with their own issues and darkness, and through real-life, authentic and vulnerable conversations with high performing humans, we can provide actionable steps that every man needs to take control and create his own, SUPER HUMAN LIFE.  Subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, write a review and share this episode with 1 person that you know that needs to hear this message today!  Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesuperhumanfrank/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/ Website: https://www.frankrichfitness.com/home   Connect with Chris & Critical Bench: Strong By Design Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-by-design-podcast/id1383270948 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecriticalbench/?hl=en YouTube (Critical Bench): https://www.youtube.com/user/Criticalbench/featured Website: www.criticalbench.com    Connect with me: frankrich.fitness@gmail.com 

What is it really like to be the wife of a successful, hard working entrepreneur?  What does it really take to support that kind of focus and drive while still maintaining harmony in your personal and family life?  Today on the show we have Courtney Westerdal, MVP wife and co-owner of Critical Bench publishing with her husband Mike, sharing with us her wife perspective on being a team player, a wife, a mother and  . . . a huge Boston Red Sox fan! In this episode Courtney gets personal and shares, what she calls “our story,” on how she and Mike have embraced the last 15 years of challenges, change and success by never losing faith, having a deep respect for each other and always looking ahead to the adventures yet to experience.  "Freeing up our time instead of doing petty things, the whole time is money and Michael learning what his time is actually worth.. You need to know almost down to the hour how much you are worth." and "Maybe numero uno to all of this.. the amount of respect I have for him, it was right from the beginning and it's just everything." -Courtney Westerdal   Time Stamps Timestamps: 4:03 - 4:35 She has a BIG heart, the emotions come fast 5:18  Where the story begins . . . the first of many “game changers” 6:57 Courtney first meets Mike 9:42  Arriving in Tampa with what fit in their car & NO family . . . just on faith! 10:52  Another game changer 11:33  Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad on a plane had a huge impact & had them asking the question “What do we want?!” 14:25  How the book The 4 Hour Work Week showed them it WAS possible 15:14 Faith and their church has always been a priority in their lives . . . FAITH! 19:49  Building an anchor of Core Values 27:28  Taking risk and letting go of the fear . . . no room for scarcity mindset 30:09  You can’t look back & dwell; keep moving forward; look ahead & keep that momentum going 30:46  Making him “show up” 32:34. “I have to allow my man to take his risks & just support him” 33:35  “Everything is about faith & letting go of the steering wheel” 37:58  The freedom they strive for 42:17  The haters hating on your happiness 42:57  “Your kids are not first.”  God . . . your relationship . . .  your children 44:41  Letting her husband lead works because he will put you first 45:58  They had the important goals figured out very early on; they knew how they wanted their life to look and they’ve worked towards that every single day since  . . . VISION & FOCUS 46:26 “jealousy is a bitch & it’s everywhere” 46:43 - 47:19  *this is where we got a bit side-tracked; some dead air here 47:23  Becoming more private and putting the blinders on 48:37  Not everybody can accept generosity; it makes some people bitter 49:43  Surround yourself with people who respect your ways & what you are doing & are genuinely happy for you 51:24  Hearing, “you’ve changed” no longer offends her 53:12  There was no steady paycheck, there were no benefits, there was no security 55:24  What Courtney believes holds most people back 57:08  “I almost thing feminism has been taken too far.” 58:28  Being the beta wife at home is not weakness 1:00:35  “When you surround yourself with other Christians and other entrepreneurs the energy is . . . you just feel it” 1:01:13  What does Courtney Westerdal do for “herself?” 1:03:27  How Courtney “just knew” it was all going to work out 1:05:21  Tacos or hamburgers?! 1:08:18  “I’m never trying to change Michael.” 1:11:25  The scariest things!!!  Doing them all the time! 1:12:02  We do scary things to get used to stepping into that fear 1:15:29  What Courtney’s BIG tip is fo all of us.   Resources: Love&Respect 5 Ways to Become Tough as Nails   Connect w/ Courtney & CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

106 | Ashley Drummond Shares How Listening to Your Intuition Leads to Success Do you really have what it takes to be successful? Ashley Drummond an entrepreneur on Season 7 of Shark Tank as the CEO and founder of the low carb & high protein  ABS Protein Pancakes. Ashley is also the host of ABS Fit Life TV which is a monthly subscription to on demand dumbbell workouts for fat loss and overall strength training. Featured on ABC Shark Tank, HSN, ABC Action News, Oxygen Magazine, Forbes.com, HealthPreneur Podcast, Critical Bench, and so much more! Ashley is also the host of the ABS Life Podcast that produces weekly shows sharing tips, tools and stories about fitness, business and life to help you create a body, business and life you love!  Ashley is double-certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine with over 10+ years in the fitness industry helping people get in the best shape of their life. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Liberty University. Last, but not least, as a wine lover, Ashley is also WSET Level 3 Certified Sommelier and shares her love of wine through wine education and wine consulting. Fitness, Business & Wine are her passions along with helping others create an Authentic Life! Once you tell others about your idea, they’re going to have opinions: and it’s not always fun to hear them. When I started my podcast, Success Unfiltered, people thought it wasn’t a good idea. They said that I didn’t know what I was doing. So many people said it would be a waste of time! I had been interviewed on so many sales podcasts before, though, and knew all the questions and what people wanted to know and hear. But I also knew what people weren’t talking about: the raw, real, nitty-gritty stories. Those stories that are only shared one on one. When I sat down and thought about how I could be different… I decided I wanted Success Unfiltered to be about: those real, raw stories that maybe you might be a little embarrassed about. Sometimes we rely on that validation from others, but what happens when we listen to that gut intuition? When we choose to listen to our gut, we often find our greatest success! This week’s guest on Success Unfiltered, Ashley Drummonds, created protein pancakes that she could eat while training without sacrificing good food. She invested in a business coach, paying 5 figures for him to help train her. Then, when she brought her idea to him, he laughed it off and called it “cute”! Ashley followed her intuition, and made ABS Protein Pancakes a reality, and also earned an appearance on Shark Tank! Are you tired of others thinking your idea is a waste of time, or laughable? This episode of Success Unfiltered is a MUST LISTEN! Enjoy, and thank you for listening and tuning into Success Unfiltered! To share your thoughts: Email The Pitch Queen @ hello@thepitchqueen.com Ask a question over at www.ThePitchQueen.com Share Success Unfiltered on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn To help the show out: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe to the show on iTunes. Special thanks goes out to Ashley Drummond for taking the time to chat with Michelle. Be sure to join us next week for our next new episode! Everyone Gets Rejected In Sales. It’s what you do AFTER the NO that counts! I’ve got 3 ways that you can turn a NO into a win (and maybe even a future YES)! Grab my guide to surviving rejections in business and making them work for you right HERE! Here are a few key secrets we talked about in this episode: Michelle introduces Ashley Drummond. Ashley shares how she was inspired to start ABS protein pancakes. By meeting her own personal needs, Ashley was inspired to start a business, meeting that same need for others. Ashley invested five figures into a business coach, trying to learn everything that she could to run her business. When Ashley had the idea for ABS protein pancakes, she went to him for connections and advice, and he told her that she would fail. This person was someone that Ashley was relying on and looking up to and was supposed to believe in her and he basically temporarily convinced her to not run with her pancake business idea. Devastated, Ashley turned to friends and family for validation. “When we're faced with decisions in life we tend to seek outside opinions because we were fearful. We're scared because if we solely go with our own gut intuition and if it fails then we feel like somehow we have failed.” ~ Ashley Drummond Nobody can tell you what to do because they haven't been in your shoes. They don't know what ideas are coming up for you. They don't know the path or the process. All they can do is provide you with information that they've done in their own lives. “People think that you go on Shark Tank, your episode airs, they see you get a deal or you don't get a deal on there. People think it's all rainbows and sprinkles and that your business is just set, that you never have to work again in your life. The reality is that it is vastly different than that.” ~ Ashley Drummond After her Shark Tank episode aired, Ashley found herself looking for partners. She initiated a conversation with Weight Watchers because they aligned with her values, and they asked her to put together a custom product for them with specific macronutrients. “It was more nerve-wracking for me to sit in front of the board of Weight Watchers Executives than it was for me to go on Shark Tank.” ~ Ashley Drummond After Ashley put together a custom Weight Watchers product, she didn’t hear back from them right away, until 7 months later, she got a message saying that they had “decided to go another direction.” Ashley set aside her business for some time, to refocus and go on her own “Eat, Pray, Love” journey. As she did, she found herself going back to her core desires of helping people; stopping chasing illusions of what would make her business a success and going back to the heart of what she wanted to do with her product. Ashley shares one thing that she would share with her younger self. Connect with Ashley Drummond: ABS Protein Pancakes Website Facebook YouTube Instagram Pinterest Everyone Gets Rejected In Sales. It’s what you do AFTER the NO that counts! I’ve got 3 ways that you can turn a NO into a win (and maybe even a future YES)! Grab my guide to surviving rejections in business and making them work for you right HERE! Music produced by Deejay-O  www.iamdeejayo.com  

Whether you call them Man Boobs, Moobs, Man Breasts, Man Tits, as a man, having enlarged breast tissue is both embarrassing and unhealthyI am super excited about today Episode of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast because we have Chris Wilson from Critical Bench and creator of the Man Breast Solution which is a program to help all men get rid of the man breasts.There are several medical conditions that can cause breast enlargement in men.You are going to learn in the main conditioning in this episode which can cause swollen breast tissue and even breast tenderness. This condition is usually caused by some issue with testosterone, leading to more estrogen in the body.However, for the majority of men, man boobs are simply a result of having excess fat on the chest. Your pectoral muscles are underneath the layer of fat.And the great news that you can get rid of them!So download this episode with Chris Wilson as we discuss everything from what are man breasts, what causes man breasts and how to get rid of them!Grab the Man Breast Solution at link HERE and finally get rid of your MOOBS FOREVER!http://over40shred.com/manbreastsolutionHigh Volume Chest Workout To Help Get Rid Of Man Breasthttp://over40shred.com/chestworkouttogetrifofmanboobsFREE reporthttp://www.criticalbench.com/corekillers

Today on Strong By Design Podcast Mike Westerdal joins Coach Chris to give us his 7 best tips on how to increase your bench. He dives deep on all things bench press and lays down a solid foundation for you to increase your strength.  They also share some of their personal history together and how Critical Bench was formed.   "I think my best competition lift was a 630-lb bench press, I had some awesome mentors and coaches at that gym (Tampa Barbell) that taught me a lot."   -Mike Westerdal   Subscribe to iTunes Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! What do you want to hear from the Critical Bench Podcast? Tell us here!   Time Stamps: 01:32 The history behind Critical Bench08:29 Tip # 1 Elbow positioning 12:02 Tip # 2 Decreasing the range of motion15:14 Tip # 3 Breathing for strength 19:17 Tip # 4  Rep ranges for strength 23:04 Tip # 5 Training Partners26:35 Tip # 5 Muscle activation31:25 Tip # 6 Using your legs33:27 Tip # 7 Frequency 38:08 Why it's important to have a good foundation Resources #1 Bench Press Tip How to Press a Beast Kettlebell Rolling Dunbell Extensions TEXT "STRETCH” to 345345 for the FREE report   Connect with Critical Bench: Facebook Instagram Youtube www.criticalbench.com

On today’s show Coach Chris sits down with Michelle DiCapua, Bikini competitor, CrossFitter and police officer. Michelle shares how being physically fit is essential for first responders. Whether it’s running after a suspect or performing CPR your physical capabilities play a huge role in how you protect and serve your community.  Tune in to hear Michelle’s tips on fitness for first responders.   TEXT "Stretch” to 345-345 for the FREE report.   "I think that if you choose the career to be a Police Officer or EMS, Firefighter, Military, anything like that, you need to be fit... Not just for yourself but for your co-workers and for your community."     Love the podcast? Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review! What do you want to hear from the Critical Bench Podcast? Tell us here!   Looking to win some FREE critical bench gear? Write an awesome five-star review on iTunes for the podcast. Check out @thecriticalbench podcast highlight story on Instagram to see if you have won.   If you are a winner make sure to DM us. Time Stamps: 1:25 How Michelle met the Critical Bench crew 3:27 Why first responders should work on their fitness 5:16 Using the stress of exercise to mimic high-stress situations at work 6:46 Workout bare minimums for first responders 8:11 Confidence and a commanded presence in dangerous situations 11:59 Michelle’s talks Martial Arts and CrossFit 16:57 Hacks for healthy eating when you work crazy hours 19:56 A look at Michelle’s shift hours over the years 24:55 Michelle’s mindset, 4 days out from a Bikini Competition   Resources Text "STRETCH” to 345-345 for the FREE report on the Why Stretching Won’t Make You More Flexible   Connect with Michelle: Instagram   Connect with Critical Bench: Facebook Instagram Youtube www.criticalbench.com  

Man boobs…..nobody wants them, yet millions of males deal with this issue. Sure, you can seek medical attention but most likely they will prescribe creams, medicine or even surgery, but there are natural solutions to fix this problem.  Join Coach Chris and Coach Brian of Critical Bench as they discuss lifestyle changes that can help you get rid of your enlarged chest area.   TEXT "Testo” to 345-345 for the FREE report.   "Guys are carrying weight in areas that are not typical, if you go back 100 years guys were probably not walking around with man boobs."   Love the podcast? Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review! What do you want to hear from the Critical Bench Podcast? Tell us here!   Looking to win some FREE critical bench gear? Write an awesome five-star review on iTunes for the podcast. Check out @thecriticalbench podcast highlight story on Instagram to see if you have won.   If you are a winner make sure to DM us. Time Stamps: 2:16 Man boobs, an increasing trend 5:56 Chest fat vs Gynecomastia 9:13 What’s is a normal level of testosterone? 13:39 Are men really becoming more feminine? 16:58 10 Warning signs to determine what type of man boobs your dealing with 18:57 6 Ways to boost testosterone 25:09 How to win a FREE Critical Bench T-Shirt 30:05 The effects of soy 39:01 Exercises to optimize your hormones Resources TEXT "TESTO” to 345-345 for the FREE report on the 5 Worst Testosterone Killers T-Drive   Connect with Critical Bench: Facebook Instagram Youtube www.criticalbench.com

In this episode, Founder of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal interviews the Creator of Unlock Your Glutes, Coach Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2.  If you want bigger, stronger and rounder glutes, you’ll want to tune in to this episode   TEXT "GLUTES” to 345345 for the FREE 5-minute glute workout.   "Squats and deadlifts are quad and hamstring dominant exercises. I'm not saying that they don't hit the glutes. They’re just not the best exercises for the glutes." -Brian Klepacki   Love the podcast? Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review! What do you want to hear from the Critical Bench Podcast? Tell us here! Looking to win some FREE critical bench gear? Write an awesome five-star review on iTunes for the podcast. Check out @thecriticalbench podcast highlight story on Instagram to see if you have won.   If you are a winner make sure to DM us. Time Stamps: 2:16  Why do a lot of people have weak glutes? 3:34 Does having weak glutes cause health issues? 5:59 Why do athletes need to train glutes? 6:32 Why Mike and Brian think there is a current trend for bigger butts 9:48 How do you know if a source is offering reliable information? 13:04 Who has stronger glutes, endurance athletes or sprinters? 13:52 How to win FREE critical bench gear 16:37 The best exercise for glutes 25:53 Neuromuscular Activation explained   Resources TEXT "Glutes” to 345345 for the FREE 5 Minute Glute Workout Connect with Critical Bench: Facebook Instagram Youtube www.criticalbench.com  

Is yoga really just for chicks? Well, according to Marine Corps vet, Zach Zenios, if you haven’t tried it you're denying a part of yourself.  In our culture men want to be the alpha male, they want to be aggressive. And yes, there's a place for that. But if you don't do anything to balance that out it causes problems and yoga is a great opportunity to balance out your masculinity and to just improve all aspects of your life. Tune in to find out how the Critical Bench crew has worked yoga into their lives.   TEXT "STRETCH” to 345345 for the FREE report on why stretching won’t make you flexible   "The way I see it, a true man is a man who can do yoga without fear of his identity as a man being threatened. " -Zach Zenios     Subscribe to iTunes Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! What do you want to hear from the Critical Bench Podcast? Tell us here!   Time Stamps: 4:26 The story behind the Marine Corps Vet turned yoga instructor 12:52 Dealing with aggression and hyper-masculine environments 18:25 Find out how to win FREE Critical Bench gear 19:07 How to meditate 27:32 All about the Critical Bench guy’s personal yoga sessions 30:35 Athletic Yoga: Breathing into your discomfort 34:52 Yoga is not just for women! 45:49 The benefits of yoga for athletes 47:44 Becoming mindful of your breathing Resources TEXT "STRETCH” to 345345 for the FREE report on why stretching won’t make you flexible   Connect with Zach Zenios Facebook   Connect with Critical Bench: Facebook Instagram Youtube www.criticalbench.com

On today’s episode of Strong By Design, Coach Chris sits down with Joseph Poirier (JP) who is the Critical Bench cameraman, but more importantly, he is also a pastor at a local church. JP enlightens us on how the physical realm and spiritual realm are connected.  Stay tuned to hear how faith can give your mind the stability you may be lacking.   “The spiritual realm affects the physical realm but the physical realm also affects the spiritual realm.” -Joseph Poirier (JP)   Subscribe to iTunes Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! What do you want to hear from the Critical Bench Podcast? Tell us here!   Time Stamps: 4:14 How is the physical realm connected to the spiritual realm 6:29 Taking control of your mind 7:46 Where do you get your stability? 9:58 Are you successful in all portions of your life? 13:07 Your body is a gift, are you treating it accordingly? 19:19 Finding  your purpose 23:21 Why wisdom is true strength 28:25 Shutting out all the noise of the day to day 30:57 What are the 5 sense gates and how to use them to change your mind   People Mentioned Stephen Curry - Wikipedia Tim Tebow - Wikipedia Tony Evans - Official Site Jerry Rice - Wikipedia Tony Dungy - Wikipedia   Resources TEXT "CORE” to 345345 for the FREE report on the 5 Best Core Killer Exercises   Connect with Critical Bench: Facebook Instagram Youtube www.criticalbench.com  

Did you know that some people actually sustain fat loss longer when we add their favorite foods into their diet? It’s true, fat loss is a mental thing as much as it is physical. Today Coach Chris is joined by strength coach Ryan Faehnle. They discuss hunger hormones and some unconventional fat loss tricks. Tune into this episode to find out.   Want the "Why Stretching Won't Make You Flexible"  Report for free? Then go here! Or text "Stretch" to  345345    “When we remove restrictions and trickle in people's favorite foods here and there they actually lose weight faster.” -Ryan Faehnle Time Stamps: 3:00 Ryan’s backstory: From fat kid to strength coach 6:50 Why people gain more weight after a diet 7:58 The 2 appetite hormones and what they do 9:40 The issue with rapid weight loss 12:46 Why you need to stop calling food good or bad 15:17 Why you shouldn’t cut your favorite food out of your diet 17:59 Don’t try and stop bad habits, alter them   Connect with Ryan Faehnle:   Facebook   Instagram   Twitter Connect with Critical Bench:     Facebook     Instagram     Youtube   www.criticalbench.com    

We believe that you are STRONG BY DESIGN. We believe you were created in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit. The Strong by Design podcast is the #1 resource for strength, health, & fitness solutions in the world. All of us need principles to stand on. Whether in your personal or professional life, having a set of guiding core values makes decision making and action taking so much easier… and consistent. Listen in as Founder of Critical Bench and co-host Mike Westerdal sits down with friend and co-host Chris Wilson to dig deep on the 7 keys to be Strong By Design.   "My identity is I'm a successful entrepreneur and that's what I do, I've "made it"...but until eternity you haven't made it." -Ryan Colby   Time Stamps 0:24 – The importance of identifying core values 2:18 – Mike and Chris recount how they came up with the company’s core values 3:49 – Breaking down the company's 7 core values 7:05 – What is decisiveness and why is it essential in life 13:20 – The importance of integrity 16:27 – Why giving back to the community is important 21:24 – Benefits of cultivating an attitude of gratitude 29:31 – The power of faith 31:55 – The importance of incorporating core values into your daily life   Resources: Kingdom Man Kingdom Woman Connect w/ Mike Instagram Facebook   Connect w/ Chris Instagram Facebook   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com YouAreStrongByDesign.com

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Joe Hashey Synergy Athletics Fitness Business Empire   Topics Covered in the Podcast How Joe got started   4 Knee Surgeries.... and a lot of questions The Start of Synergy Athletics Transitioning from only athletes to the adult population Psychology of completion   What do need to know to start the training process   What the athlete wants and what the parents think they need The responsibility of college preparation Using communication with coaches as a learning experience   A general look at the training philosophy   Concurrent Periodization with High School and College Athletes Repetition method to prepare for Max effort and dynamic effort Training Athletes vs training lifters Athletes need to know, like, and trust you Understanding bar speed    Relationship Building Three phases: Individual, family, community Referrals vs giving back What athletes really need   Appropriate recovery Sleep cycle Travel Teams Nutrition Not a work-ethic issue.... at all   Teaching skills related to the business word   Understanding learning styles Match the mental to the physical goals Uncomfortable equals opportunity for growth   How professional development has evolved Mature as a business person as much as a training Trainers approach to business vs business owners approach to business The point of diminishing returns Social Media Impact Find people to network with Training Football Players   Linear periodization for conditioning One good lift in per session, then address weaknesses Training In-season during the off-season Make better at the sport not the work-out   The Best advice for Trainers and Gym Owners You must be a life-long learner There are people that have done what you want to do The Joe Hashey File Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist, NSCA (2007 – present)CPR and AED Certified (2006 – present)Masters in the Arts Of Teaching – Colgate University (2006)   Achievements:Youtube Partner – 8.2 Million Views on Fitness Videos.Men’s Fitness, Contributing Author (2012)Men’s Health, Contributing Author (2012)Speaker NSCA National Conference, Las Vegas (2011 and 2012)Speaker Central Ohio Strength Clinic (2011)Author “Powerful Muscle Recovery Manual” (2011)Speaker NSCA Vermont (2011)Author “Bull Strength Conditioning Manual” (2010)Speaker at Strength Coach 101 (2009)Contributing Author – EliteFts, Straight to the bar, Critical Bench(2008- present)Author “Bull Strength Training Manual” (2008)Secrets of Strength Development Seminar Attendee (2009)Head Modified Baseball Coach (2008 – 2009)High School Assistant Football Coach (2006 – 2009)Strength and Conditioning Coach – Hamilton High School (2005-2006)Semi Professional Football All-Star (2004-2005)Colgate University Football Player (2000-2002) www.elitefts.com