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In the 33rd Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Personal Trainer, Co-host of Lift Free & Die Hard and Fitness Writer for T-Nation, The Personal Trainer Development Center, Generation Iron, and more Andrew Coates will talk about Andrew's follower gain over the years, Influencer's biggest mistake, tips for gaining an audience, writing ideas, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!In this chapter you will discover:(1:40) Introducing our special guest Personal Trainer, Co-host of Lift Free & Die Hard and Fitness Writer for T-Nation, The Personal Trainer Development Center, Generation Iron, and more Andrew Coates @andrewcoatesfitness(2:00) Let people see your personality on Social Media(4:30) “If you can incorporate the things you enjoy and your passion in your social media, then it is going to be more sustainable” - Andrew Coates(6:05) Andrew's origin story(8:20) Shout out to Sohee Lee @soheefit(8:20) Shout out to Spencer Kolsky(8:40) Shout out to Dani Shugart @danishugart (9:20) Andrew's relationship with T-Nationhttps://www.t-nation.com(9:55) Shout out to Jonathan Goodman @itscoachgoodman(10:25) Shout out to Shane McLane @outbackperformancecenter(10:30) Shout out to David Otey @davidoteyfit(11:25) Andrew's start with Barbendhttps://barbend.com (11:40) Andrew's missed opportunity with BodyBuildingwww.bodubuilding.com(13:00) Kabuki Education Week Virtual @mad_scientist_duffinhttps://www.kabukieducation.com(14:40) Andrew's writing on his website lead to his success(15:05) Shout out to Mike Howard @leanminded(15:45) Shout out to Tony Gentilcore @tonygentilcore(17:40) Andrew's favorite book - The Practice by Seth Godin @sethgodinhttps://www.amazon.com/Practice-Shipping-Creative-Work/dp/0593328973(18:15) The War of Art by Steven Pressfield @steven_pressfield (18:35) “The cumulative effort and the devotion to working on your craft, as you do get better and better, over time leads to great outcomes.” - Andrew Coates(19:20) Andrew's follower gain over the years(20:05) Influencers' mistake of buying Instagram followers (22:00) Relation of followers to success (23:45) Essentialism by Greg McKeown @gregorymckeown(24:20) Choose the medium that you enjoy(26:55) Importance of Instagram for credibility(28:00) Andrew's stance on Tiktok(28:20) Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk @garyvee(29:10) Snapchat for building an audience(31:20) Do people have a short attention span?(31:30) Shout out to The Joe Rogan podcast @joerogan(32:10) 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly(33:00) Being at the right place at the right time(33:45) Shout out to Jordon Polden(34:00) Shout out to Doctor Mike Israetel @rpdrmike(34:00) Shout out to Sohee Lee @soheefit(34:00) Shout out to Jordon Syatt @syattfitness(34:20) Shout out to Luka Hocevar @lukahocevar(36:00) “A strong foundation attracts the audience” - Andrew Coates(37:10) Where do writing ideas come from(39:45) Why Andrew don't follow ideologies(45:45) Shout out to Peter Crone @petercroneofficial(48:40) Start small, start strong(51:30) Where to find Andrew Coates? @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://andrewcoatesfitness.com/
Before I jump into the intro for this episode, I wanted to share something that's been brewing within me for a while. When I began podcasting, I wanted to focus on talk therapy topics and issues yet I'm also really passionate about another topic. And that is helping women live their best lives as they move into midlife. You may or may not know that when I hit 40, that's when I made the decision to start living my life differently. So for the past 7 years I've worked to live more authentically and congruentally. And now I want to start bringing this information to the podcast! I'm lining up guests that will not only inspire you to see mid life differently but will also bring you the know how to do so. I'm unsure yet if i will start a whole new podcast or rebrand this one. Podcasts are a lot of work and it's just me right now behind the scenes (well except for my audio engineer and editor, Laura and my website developer, Michael) so creating and producing 2 separate podcasts feels overwhelming yet also at the same time it feels possible. Right now I'm just hanging out in the land of possibilities. I hope you stay tuned to see and hear the upcoming shifts in my podcast world! Here's my first shift and I'm so excited to share this week's interview with you all. It's the FIRST MidLife Magic podcast episode! I titled it Strength At Any Age With Dani Shugart for a few reasons: Number one, I truly believe that you can acquire strength at any age. While in this episode we are talking about strength gained in the weight room, we also talk about how finding the weight room has given us both self confidence and physical and mental strength, two things my guest and I both were looking for in our younger years. And finding the weights helped us tremendously in these areas. Number 2, research has shown us that there are incredible benefits of building muscle ( studies from the CDC have found that muscle-building exercise can) such as improving balance, reducing the likelihood of falls, improving blood-sugar control, and improving sleep and mental health. The average person starts losing muscle as early as age 25. And From 40 to 70 years old, muscle loss averages 8 percent per decade and then accelerates to 15 percent after age 70. Our eventual physical decline is inevitable, but the more muscle we have when our bodies start rapidly breaking down, the longer we can last with our physical function. I often get asked why I'm so crazy about telling people to hit the weight room.It's not because i want to look good naked, that's a byproduct of wanting to increase my confidence and put off my physical decline as long as possible! I want longevity and quality of life!! And when I decided I wanted to talk about this on my first episode of MidLife Magic, I headed straight to my friend Dani Shugart. Dani Shugart is an editor for T-Nation.com, a lifetime natural lifter, and co-host of the Fit Pants podcast. Dani shares her story on finding the weight room, how progress in the weight room has built her confidence, why consistency and accountability are keys to reaching your goals, how to get into fitness if you're brand new as well as How to get back into fitness if you've fallen out! Plus we talk about tips for growing muscle in midlife, why assessing your efforts for effectiveness is important, and reassessing your efforts and if it's not getting you to your goals, change it up. Listen to the Fit Pants podcast here. Connect with Dani on Instagram. We hope you enjoy this episode! This episode is brought to you by my favorite activewear line, Zyia Active. Want high quality activewear that doesn't break your bank account? I sure did and went looking for leggings, joggers, sports bras and tops that fit my budget and were soft, wrinkle resistant and would match just about anything I already had in my closet. And now Zyia Active makes up about 80% of my wardrobe. Want to learn more? Head to lisamustard.com/active-wear. Don't think this is just for women, they have mens' and kids' clothes too. Our family is loving the quality and I love the price tags! So head over to my site to check it out.
Dani Shugart returns to chat about how to become a writer and what it takes to write for T-Nation where she's an editor. Dani poses a lot of questions about how our industry deals with the infusion of political correctness, cancel culture, and shaming. Check out this thought provoking and enlightening discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefitnessdevil/support
On Our Minds (1:37)We discuss the cookbook (diet book?) we've been working on for those who want lean, muscular bodies. Then we address an article about a cookbook author who seems to believe that those who lower the fat or carbs in a recipe are fat-phobic. Check out both the article about her and the article she wrote: Here and Here Quiz (15:47)This week's quiz is all about the weird stuff that turns people on. Check out the survey here: SURVEY. Chris also discusses the most attractive quality people look for in a partner. Here's the link for that.Newsflash (25:40)We've got two studies: the first is on testosterone and brain health, and the second is on the best time to do cardio if your main goal is fat loss. Click here for the first study. And here for the second study. Shugart Cart (34:39)If you need a gym or travel bag, check out this one from Calpak: HERE. It's been a game-changer and actually makes it more fun to go to the gym. And if you like to make breaded stuff like homemade chicken nuggets (our favorite) you're going to want to check out this Panko replacement: PÖRQ Artisanal Pork Rinds Panko Crumbs.
Before I jump into the intro for this episode, I wanted to share something that’s been brewing within me for a while. When I began podcasting, I wanted to focus on talk therapy topics and issues yet I’m also really passionate about another topic. And that is helping women live their best lives as they move into midlife. You may or may not know that when I hit 40, that’s when I made the decision to start living my life differently. So for the past 7 years I’ve worked to live more authentically and congruentally. And now I want to start bringing this information to the podcast! I’m lining up guests that will not only inspire you to see mid life differently but will also bring you the know how to do so. I’m unsure yet if i will start a whole new podcast or rebrand this one. Podcasts are a lot of work and it’s just me right now behind the scenes (well except for my audio engineer and editor, Laura and my website developer, Michael) so creating and producing 2 separate podcasts feels overwhelming yet also at the same time it feels possible. Right now I’m just hanging out in the land of possibilities. I hope you stay tuned to see and hear the upcoming shifts in my podcast world! Here’s my first shift and I’m so excited to share this week’s interview with you all. It’s the FIRST MidLife Magic podcast episode! I titled it Strength At Any Age With Dani Shugart for a few reasons: Number one, I truly believe that you can acquire strength at any age. While in this episode we are talking about strength gained in the weight room, we also talk about how finding the weight room has given us both self confidence and physical and mental strength, two things my guest and I both were looking for in our younger years. And finding the weights helped us tremendously in these areas. Number two, research has shown us that there are incredible benefits of building muscle such as improving balance, reducing the likelihood of falls, improving blood-sugar control, and improving sleep and mental health. The average person starts losing muscle as early as age 25. And From 40 to 70 years old, muscle loss averages 8 percent per decade and then accelerates to 15 percent after age 70. Our eventual physical decline is inevitable, but the more muscle we have when our bodies start rapidly breaking down, the longer we can last with our physical function. I often get asked why I’m so crazy about telling people to hit the weight room. It’s not because i want to look good naked, that’s a byproduct of wanting to increase my confidence and put off my physical decline as long as possible! I want longevity and quality of life!! And when I decided I wanted to talk about this on my first episode of Midlife Magic, I headed straight to my friend Dani Shugart. Dani Shugart is an editor for T-Nation.com, a lifetime natural lifter, and co-host of the Fit Pants podcast. Dani shares her story on finding the weight room, how progress in the weight room has built her confidence, why consistency and accountability are keys to reaching your goals, how to get into fitness if you’re brand new as well as how to get back into fitness if you’ve fallen out. Plus we talk about tips for growing muscle in midlife, why assessing your efforts for effectiveness is important, and reassessing your efforts if it’s not getting you to your goals. Listen to the Fit Pants podcast here. Connect with Dani on Instagram. We hope you enjoy this episode! This episode is brought to you by my favorite activewear line, Zyia Active. Want high quality activewear that doesn’t break your bank account? I sure did and went looking for leggings, joggers, sports bras and tops that fit my budget and were supportive, soft, wrinkle resistant and would match just about anything I already had in my closet. And now Zyia Active makes up about 80% of my wardrobe. Want to learn more? Head to lisamustard.com/active-wear. Don’t think this is just for women, they have mens’ and kids’ clothes too. Our family is loving the quality and I love the price tags! So head over to my site to check it out. And I’m offering a SPECIAL ACTIVEWEAR DISCOUNT for MidLife Magic listeners! Text the word ‘midlife’ to 888111 to claim your offer! Or use this form to sign up: https://slkt.io/7s0Y
EP 128 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefitnessdevil/support
Dr. Eric fitness physician interviews Dani Shugart from T-nation about breast implant illness - the symptoms, the side effects & what you need to know to help yourself.
• Can a BAD diet ever be good and has Chris gone vegan?• Can you pass Dani's countryfied relationship quiz?• Does weight gain make healthy food taste bad?• Is makeup wreaking your vision?• And what vegetable makes a damn good tortilla?Find out now!
• Is Dani on the "juice"?• Can you pass Chris's weird-ass group fitness quiz?• How do you get back into the gym after a layoff?• What do you need to buy for your dog on his birthday?• What are the best supplements for achy joints?Find out now!
• Is your diet hurting your dating life?• Can you pass Chris's sexy romance quiz?• Does red meat cause depression... or cure it?• What are the best jeans for ladies with narrow hips and thick thighs?• What supplement is good for prostates... and for boners? Find out now!
• Why the heck is it called Fit Pants?• What the heck is it about?• Who the heck are Chris and Dani Shugart?• What the heck do you need to do after hearing this?Listen and get the answers!
Dani Shugart joins The Fitness Devil to talk about her quest to educate our industry about breast implant illness. We discuss how attaching fitness and nutrition labels to yourself can be detrimental to your results, the brain benefits of exercise, what the spotlight effect is and how it scares people away from working out, and some honest criticism of life on social media. Dani cuts loose and speaks her mind on this one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefitnessdevil/support
Guest host Jerell Barber joins the guys for news chat and a discussion on the mental side of lifting. In the news, a blog written by Dani Shugart draws listener attention. Then Dr. Lowery offers a random mini-review of modalities that may help with muscle soreness and recovery. There are many and some are better than others, depending on the desired outcome. In the Topic of the Day, everyone looks at the Mnd-in-the-Muscle, or perhaps Mind-in-the-Movement, concept. Is it better to deeply associate with what you are doing or to dissociate? Come on in to get varying perspectives!
Guest host Jerell Barber joins the guys for news chat and a discussion on the mental side of lifting. In the news, a blog written by Dani Shugart draws listener attention. Then Dr. Lowery offers a random mini-review of modalities that may help with muscle soreness and recovery. There are many and some are better than others, depending on the desired outcome. In the Topic of the Day, everyone looks at the Mnd-in-the-Muscle, or perhaps Mind-in-the-Movement, concept. Is it better to deeply associate with what you are doing or to dissociate? Come on in to get varying perspectives!
Guest host Jerell Barber joins the guys for news chat and a discussion on the mental side of lifting. In the news, a blog written by Dani Shugart draws listener attention. Then Dr. Lowery offers a random mini-review of modalities that may help with muscle soreness and recovery. There are many and some are better than others, depending on the desired outcome. In the Topic of the Day, everyone looks at the Mnd-in-the-Muscle, or perhaps Mind-in-the-Movement, concept. Is it better to deeply associate with what you are doing or to dissociate? Come on in to get varying perspectives!
Bodybuilders and physique athletes progressively diet more strictly in order to get on stage. But then what? Magazines and web sites focus so much on the front-end period of getting ripped that almost no one gives attention to the post-contest period. How does one return to normalcy? Join the guys, and gal, to discuss extreme diets, metabolic damage, psychology, re-feeds, and more. There's also cool science news on green tea in this episode. Come on in to travel there and back again.
Bodybuilders and physique athletes progressively diet more strictly in order to get on stage. But then what? Magazines and web sites focus so much on the front-end period of getting ripped that almost no one gives attention to the post-contest period. How does one return to normalcy? Join the guys, and gal, to discuss extreme diets, metabolic damage, psychology, re-feeds, and more. There's also cool science news on green tea in this episode. Come on in to travel there and back again.
Bodybuilders and physique athletes progressively diet more strictly in order to get on stage. But then what? Magazines and web sites focus so much on the front-end period of getting ripped that almost no one gives attention to the post-contest period. How does one return to normalcy? Join the guys, and gal, to discuss extreme diets, metabolic damage, psychology, re-feeds, and more. There's also cool science news on green tea in this episode. Come on in to travel there and back again.
After some news, Dani Shugart joins the guys for a discussion on dieting gone wrong. Dani is a physique competitor with personal experiences involving disordered eating. She has also published a brand new book on the topic. News topics range from ways to rebuild lost muscle tissue to a new record powerlifting total to huge guys who die young. Questions that get addressed in the Topic of the Day with Dani include... What is it about physique athletes that makes them prone to eating disorders? How do men and women tend to differ in relation to food? What types of eating disorders exist and how do they overlap? And how does one return to normalcy after months of strict target date dieting? If you've dieted hard or have loved ones who struggle with disordered eating, this extra-long show is for you.
After some news, Dani Shugart joins the guys for a discussion on dieting gone wrong. Dani is a physique competitor with personal experiences involving disordered eating. She has also published a brand new book on the topic. News topics range from ways to rebuild lost muscle tissue to a new record powerlifting total to huge guys who die young. Questions that get addressed in the Topic of the Day with Dani include... What is it about physique athletes that makes them prone to eating disorders? How do men and women tend to differ in relation to food? What types of eating disorders exist and how do they overlap? And how does one return to normalcy after months of strict target date dieting? If you've dieted hard or have loved ones who struggle with disordered eating, this extra-long show is for you.
After some news, Dani Shugart joins the guys for a discussion on dieting gone wrong. Dani is a physique competitor with personal experiences involving disordered eating. She has also published a brand new book on the topic. News topics range from ways to rebuild lost muscle tissue to a new record powerlifting total to huge guys who die young. Questions that get addressed in the Topic of the Day with Dani include... What is it about physique athletes that makes them prone to eating disorders? How do men and women tend to differ in relation to food? What types of eating disorders exist and how do they overlap? And how does one return to normalcy after months of strict target date dieting? If you've dieted hard or have loved ones who struggle with disordered eating, this extra-long show is for you.