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Send us a textFormer Marine Corps Sergeant Wade Waddick shares his unique journey from military service to making a difference in veterans' lives. Learn from Wade's story of transitioning to civilian life and becoming the proud owner of Evolution Fitness in Boca Raton, Florida. He reveals the importance of staying connected with fellow veterans through networking events and his dedication to the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund. Wade talks about the upcoming fundraiser, The Devil Dog 5K, 10K event in Boca Raton Fl, at South County Regional Park on Sept. 22 @ 7:30 AM. If you're interested you can rgister at www.runsignup.comFinally, we delve into how nonprofits like Connected Warriors and the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund are making a tangible difference in the lives of veterans. From trauma-informed yoga sessions that have led to zero suicides among regular participants to the idea of a “Find Your Non-Profit” campaign, we explore how community engagement and transparency in donations can address the critical needs of our heroes. Listen and be inspired by the power of community, fitness, and the unwavering commitment to support those who have served.
Is it more challenging to get up from a chair or the ground? Do you feel more tired than usual? Are the bags of groceries feeling heavier? There may be a simple solution! Brushing your teeth while doing five heel raises. Going down the stairs, followed by five pushups. Believe it or not, you can get physically stronger and develop better cardiovascular health within the comfort of your daily routine. Don't have an hour block of time to dedicate to a workout? No problem! In this episode of LIFE's Inside Track, we'll join Cheryl Gandier from Evolution Fitness and Wellness Solutions to contemplate how we don't need a gym membership or a formal workout routine to become physically fit. Aired: August 11th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with the Dekker Team, e-mail info@dekkerteam.com or call 613-860-4663. Visit dekkerteam.com for more information. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca.
Fawad Akbar was overweight, it was something he had to live with his whole life; therefore he can understand the struggles firsthand. He constantly battled with injuries varying from back pain to joint issues caused by my weight. He went through life feeling unhappy due to my weight. I've always wanted to lose weight, but like most people, He enjoyed eating fast food and never liked working out. Nonetheless, even when I was motivated to work out, I would never see any changes in my body. As a result, I resorted to tons of crash diet plans and diet pills that never worked. All I was doing was throwing my money down the drain because at the end of the day, he ended up weighing more than when he began. At this moment, that is when I realized it was time for a change. I learned that the only way I will ever achieve my goals, is to do it the correct way. I had to change my lifestyle. After only a couple weeks of changing my diet to eating healthy clean foods and working out on a consistent basis, I started seeing changes in my body that I had never seen before. Dedicating myself to eating healthier and pushing myself to working out, resulted in my body seeing changes even faster. It wasn't an easy experience, but now I can proudly say that I am in the best shape of my life. Seeing my transformation, was such a rewarding feeling. Seeing how this changed my life, only motivates me more to help other people change their life. When you see an effective method that works, it only makes you believe in it that much more. My own personal experience makes me extremely passionate about what I do and has inspired me to help anyone that is looking to change their lives.
In today's episode of Culture Camp, Jason interviews Cameron Brown, owner of Evolution Fitness and Personal Training, and they discuss operating a personal training gym, finding purpose and meaning to your goals, calorie deficit mathematics, and taking control of your life.Tweetable Quotes:"Our language determines the meaning that we give things and the meaning that we give things determines our emotional response." - Cameron Brown"Leadership is the skill of all skills and it's just a skill of influence." - Cameron BrownConnect with Cameron:Visit: www.cbevolutionfitness.comFollow Cameron on Instagram: @trainercameronIf you found value in this episode, please leave a rating and review, also, don't forget to share it with a friend! Remember to follow us on Instagram for more!
The background for this episode came from a conversation I had with a member during Open Gym. We were talking about the rebranding and changes in programming that had been made when Dustin and I took over 3 years ago. He mentioned that he felt like it was programming that allowed him to be sustainable and enhanced his life rather than take away from it. I wanted to delve into our evolution and how we have changed our programming over the years to better serve our members. Yes, we no longer identify with CrossFit and I explain why from a methodology and business standpoint. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/districth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/districth/support
Tyler Stinson is a retired MMA fighter. He had 40 professional fights-- and he won 30 of them. He manufactured this career out of grit, determination and the will to perform at the highest level. Wisdom is what Tyler gained; wisdom and perspective. Now retired from the Fight Game, and still a young man, he uses all he has learned to help the rest of us— and we can greatly benefit from his Wisdom. Tyler shares all this at Evolution Fitness Studios. Work your body so that you can work your mind and improve your life. You too can evolve and Evolution Fitness Studios is ready for your participation.
The fight game is tough. Succeeding in the fight game is even tougher. Tyler Stinson believed he could and he did. Putting in the work and grinding out 40 professional fights over a 10 year period— your life evolves. Tyler made his way back to Kansas when fighting was done and now he uses that wisdom to move people to a better life. Whether it is your fitness or you want fight and compete— Tyler will help you evolve. This is the Evolution.
A lot of gyms and studios couldn't make it through the pandemic. But these three did -- and their diverse range of businesses, approaches, and methods will offer lots of lessons for anyone who wants to build a disaster-proof business that provides fitness over 50.Join me for the roundtable discussion with:Beth Donnelly opened Sarara Fit in the Washington, DC, area in February 2020, right before the coronavirus hit. She provides virtual and in-home training to older people.Jackie Bachmeier has owned her studio, Evolution Fitness & Wellness in Houston, for more than four years. She specializes in small group personal training and one-on-one.Paulo Andalaft has owned his studio, Fit Factor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for about 20 years, offering one-on-one and small group training.Resources and Links:Sarara FitEvolution Fitness & WellnessFit FactorResistance Bands, Amazon's ChoiceApple Watch 6“His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope”
Episode 113. Topic: Running and human evolution. Theme: Fitness. Is it true humans are designed to run marathons? What are the theories behind human running evolution and do they support extreme distance running today?
Competing in martial arts can be grueling. Running a martial arts academy in India, even more so. Team Relentless is one of the top MMA teams in the country, producing champions across the sports of Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA, not just in India, but at the international stage as well. And the man leading the charge is Jitendra Khare - Head Coach & Manager of Team Relentless and the founder of Evolution Fitness and Combat Sports Academy in Mumbai. Having met and trained with him and his team a couple of times, I can tell why they get that name. A mix of traditional martial arts discipline and the modern competitor mindset, Jitendra Khare is the very definition of the word Relentless. In this episode, we dive into his beginnings, his mindset, the culture he has built among his team and how he has applied his training as a way of life - mentally and physically. You can reach out to him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jitendravickykhare/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jitendra.khare.98). Check out Team Relentless on their website - https://teamrelentlessindia.wordpress.com/ Do share your feedback on the show with us at - aadharmalhotra@gmail.com or on Instagram (www.instagram.com/aadharmalhotra/) Enjoy the episode. Music by KOMODi www.soundcloud.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.youtube.com/c/KODOMOiMusic www.facebook.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.twitter.com/hellokodomoi www.instagram.com/hellokodomoi/ www.kodomoi.bandcamp.com creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/C-Ku_5etsb8
Armando joins Aaron & Guthrie to chat about the state of bike fun and function in Portland! Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going! Calendar: March 18th – Oregon Field Guide viewing party at Evolution Fitness, 7pm May 9 – Mohawk … Continue reading E504 – Armando Keeps Us Up To Date →
This past Monday was Veterans Day and no better way to kick off this week than with my friends Wade Waddick and Phil Krizmanich from Patriot Sports Nutrition. Both served active duty as United States Marines and now have created several different businesses in the community. These two gentlemen have started a supplement company in which part of each sale goes to benefit veterans.They strongly believe in purpose, mission, impact, legacy and taking action to carry their message each and every day to the client at of Patriot. Wade also owns and operates Evolution Fitness in West Boca. They have started their own podcast, 2 marines 1 mic which hosts guests that are active/retired military, community influencers and have amazing stories to tell.These guys are extreme examples of getting it done, accomplishing goals and setting the tone for others in the community. I hope you enjoy their message and the fun we had on the podcast.
Ethan J. Skolnick attends the first day of Miami Heat training camp in West Palm Beach, and welcomes Alejandro Villegas of Cinco Razones podcast for a discussion. Also, on the day the news breaks about James Johnson failing his conditioning test, a playing of the interview Johnson did with the Five on the Floor crew at Media Day the day prior. Sponsored by Magic City Casino and Evolution Fitness.
In this podcast I interview Paula Bernstein a Strength Training Coach and Speech Pathologist and ask her what exercises would help improvisers perform better on stage. Paula can be found at Evolution Fitness in West Boca!
Mike Salazar owns and runs Evolution Fitness in Chicago, Illinois. Evolution Strength and Conditioning is a training facility that offers personal training, small group fitness classes, and private access memberships. Mike tells us about: How he started lifting weight 2004 - Starting work as a personal trainer right out of highschool Working in the corporate gym for 4 years, learning the Ins and Outs of the business while attending college for Sports Management 2007 - Leaving the corporate gym and renting his own space to train people 2009 - Writing his business plan and opening his own 1500 sq.ft studio without investors Providing a venue for independent trainers to run their own operations under the Evolution banner 2013 - Expanding from the 1500 sq.ft space to 6000 sq.ft the power of word of mouth and client relationships You can't franchise intangibles How his trainers fit into the Evolution business model Don't undervalue yourself The work we do outside the client session What Evolution Fitness offers A gym should run like a well-oiled machine, but should be flexible enough to be unique trainer communication and program proposal Interviewing new trainers: Mike's #1 question Trainer buy-in to the Evolution brand Personality deficiencies that trainers need to be willing to work on When to turn trainers away Clients will trust just about anything you say - A Question of Ethics The Windy City Kettlebell Club and the Windy City Invitational Shooting the Optimum Nutrition commercial gaining legitimacy in Chicago The Chicago Kettlebell Classic The Chicago Longcycle Championship How he added kettlebells to his bodybuilding conditioning The benefits and empowerment that kettlebells can offer Kettlebell Sport athletes are a special kind of crazy Who does the kettlebell programming at Evolution Fitness? How Mike is balancing his strength training with his kettlebell training When Mike had to back off the kettlebells Specializing in one lift Will Mike return to competing in bodybuilding, or be forever on "the bulk"? Kettlebell Sport is for any bodytype.....unless your jacked? Becoming an internship site for the Loyola College Exercise Science program Check Mike out! https://www.instagram.com/evolution_chi/ http://evolutionchicago.com/ Follow Us! http://ballisticstr.libsyn.com/ https://www.ballisticstrength.ca https://www.facebook.com/BallisticStrengthNanaimo/ https://twitter.com/@sollysnatches https://www.instagram.com/coach.solly/
Today on the Fitlandia podcast #85, guests Mike McCastle and David Skolnik of Evolution Healthcare and Fitness (Portland, OR) join host Christa King of Fitlandia Fitness to help those struggling with reaching their goals by providing clarity about the process of successful goal-setting and goal achievement. Why Set Goals? Anyone can set mere goals. The importance lies in clarity. Setting CLEAR goals and considering WHY we are setting the goal will: limit our mind’s wandering space draw us into the moment, creating immediacy and focus which allows us to create a rich environment in service to our goals provide structure for immediate feedback that will tell whether we are on track SMART and SMART(ER) Fitlandia’s 30 Days to Thrive Program members are encouraged to use SMART goal strategy, to bring clarity and focus to their journey. The SMART(ER) acronym reminds that we should set goals for ourselves which are Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented/Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound PLUS: we must regularly Evaluate, and Revise our goals. Many of us have really demanding, high expectations; we launch into things without understanding what’s really “under the hood”. Members often want to lose weight FAST. No, no, no...slow down! First things first. Focus on the Four Cornerstones of Fitness: Change behaviors around food, get moving, think positively, connect with your community. Jumping into a goal can be disillusioning, especially for perfectionists! That is why the EVALUATE and REVISE aspects of the SMART(ER) strategy is so important. We need to be gentle with ourselves, observing our journey as it unfolds. Today’s guests add to that: Be gentle; yet analytical. Recording and tracking progressions daily, weekly gives us a tool to review and adjust our goal and/or the actions that are getting us to that goal. Process Goals Lead to Successful Outcomes Mike and David also point out that a goal with no steps is very unlikely to be met. There is a difference between outcome goals and process goals. An “outcome goal” is something like “lose 20 pounds”. A “process goal” is what you need to do to move along toward a clear outcome goal. For example, in order to reach an outcome goal of losing 20 pounds, you may incorporate process goals of 2 days strength training, 3 days cardio workout; tailored diet meal plan. If we create process goals but only focus mindset on outcome goal, we lose sight of the process and ultimately, the goal is unmet. The outcome goal doesn’t ground us in the present. Instead, it’s always looking into the future. Remember, an initial requirement for a clear goal is that it draws us into the MOMENT. So in order to have success, we must be mindful our process goals, constantly evaluating and revising. What is a Secret Goal? David and Mike describe a secret goal like this: an athlete may say, “My goal is to compete in an Iron Man and I just want to finish with the pack”. But secretly, that person may be desiring a Top -20 finish and would be upset if they didn’t achieve at that level--then those feelings will get in the way of any positive feelings about the stated goal… and that disappointment will affect the next training cycle. Many are afraid to articulate their secret goal--afraid of the pressure that will come or the level of commitment it will take to get there Christa King suggests that’s where Mind Zoning® comes in! The Mind Zoning® Academy helps us learn to set boundaries and give ourselves permission to make ourselves and our health-related goals a priority. This strengthens our ability to commit to the process goals that move us forward toward meeting our treasured secret outcome goals! Why is Community Important to Success? One of the secrets to making fitness easier is to work out or train with a group! Especially one with the same goal. Your tribe will: Generate competition/motivation Impact brain chemistry Provide mental checks that provoke us to keep up, push harder, stay accountable Provide comfort in knowing others are suffering on their journey to the goal, too Give positive feedback from others, especially when we are our own worst critic Share personal experiences that empathize, motivate, validate. Lack of engagement in the community is the biggest indicator that a person may not meet with success. Christa King reminds us that Community Connection is often the sustaining factor for process goals. That is why the community is at the heart of her 30 Days to Thrive program. Say No to Shame...and Yes to Tribe Guests from Evolution Fitness warn us about “fitness shaming”: the accusatory tones friends use when probing about your habits, ie: “Why do you go to the gym six days a week?” or the funny looks you get when you order your burger with a lettuce wrap. People become uncomfortable when seeing someone take action toward a goal. There’s a cognitive “spotlight” effect that seems for them to highlight areas of performance in their own life that they know need work. It makes people feel vulnerable and defensive. However, the act of suffering together IN A GROUP for the sake of a goal seems to shut down that pre-frontal cortex, so the defensiveness gives way to unity with the group and for the good of the group. Functioning in a community literally helps us get out of our own way. Christa expounds on this idea: We are wired to show up for our tribe. Use that as a motivator. Also, remember not to take personally others’ reactions to your goal-reaching processes and lifestyle changes. The subconscious really just wants to protect us from change. Knowledge helps us to override that. For example: Unless someone was a real jerk, he/she would never encourage an alcoholic friend to “have just one drink”. And yet, if someone is trying to take a break from sugar, friends tempt relentlessly. It is this pervasive lack of knowledge about sugar addiction along with the subconscious fear of change, rather than maliciousness, that causes people to react negatively to our attempts to set and reach our health and fitness goals. What About FAILURE? Evolution Fitness points out that any high achiever has failed many, many times. We should ascribe to the school of “Fail often; fail forward”. The more you fail, the more feedback you get. Immediate feedback is healthy; each failure is part of the process: a sort of report card of “where I was and where I am now”. When you fail, don’t make an immediate concession of your goal! Take that as positive feedback--quantifiable data-- with which to evaluate and revise your process goals. How you perceive failure is more important than the failure itself. The only real failure is quitting. Christa King adds that there is no need for shame; no room for shame! Look on “failure” as if you were an observer in the room. What was going on that led up to it? Gather the information you need to be successful in the long run. Consider Your Locus of Control Those who complain and blame rely on external locus of control. Learn to shift from an external locus of control to an internal one. Taking responsibility and coming up with solutions shifts to internal and allows us more sense of power over our choices. This allows us an ability to view failure more productively, leading to better choices in the future. Turning to external factors is “failing backward”, not forward. Eliminate excuses, become the warrior, get the results you want! Our guest expounds: One of the Four Buddhist Noble Truths is that life begins with struggle...to exist is to struggle. What matters for success is what people do in that struggle to endure: Do you fight/flight/give up?...or do you find a moment to transcend and elevate?
Danny Sawaya has been a professional in the Fitness and Nutrition field for 17 years. After earning a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Arizona, he conducted research and taught nutritional sciences at the University. He is a StrongFirst Team Leader, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. Danny underwent all of his Russian kettlebell training with Pavel Tsatsouline the man who brought kettlebell training to the United States. Danny has worked with strength coaching staff of San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks teaching proper kettlebell form and technique. He has also had the privilege of being the strength coach to Canadian Olympic Mountain Biker and Pan Am Gold Medalist Emily Batty. He has also worked with USA Olympic Team Mountain Biker Chloe Woodruff. Danny is the NASA Powerlifting National Record holder for Submasters 181 lbs weight class. He has also broadened his athletic endeavors to the endurance sports and is currently training for the Oceanside 70.3 IronMan in April 2017. Danny is no longer taking on new clientele as he is focusing all of his attention on developing the programs and the team at Evolution Fitness. Here's what you will learn in this episode: Danny's background and journey to being a trainer and starting Evolution Fitness What is Powerlifting? Transitioning to endurance sports and the changes Danny underwent Core values of a gym Why you want to lift lighter and with speed in mind vs. grinding reps out "It's all easy until it gets heavy" Setting goals and aligning them with clients values and much more! Show Notes: Evolution Fitness Tucson Kettlebell Evolution Fitness (Facebook) Tucson Barbell Club (Instagram) Blog: The Parallels of Strength and Endurance Sports Blog: CORE Values: Why and Who We Are
We have a unique and caring personal trainer with us today. Her name is Brittany McCoy. We will be talking about top fitness and nutrition strategies to get in shape. Brittany has been an athlete all her life, and from a young age was busy every weekend of the year playing either soccer, basketball, softball, or doing tae kwon do. She gravitated towards soccer and basketball and played those sports competitively through high school. She went on the be a four year starting point guard at the University of Minnesota and helped lead her team to the NCAA tournament two years in a row. Upon graduation she moved back home to Chicago and became an ACE certified personal trainer. She started her personal training career in a big box gym, but knew she didn’t want to be there long term. After getting her feet wet and accumulating some clients, she left the gym to become an independent trainer. She has been an independent trainer since 2011 and currently trains the majority of her clients out of Evolution Fitness on the North Side of Chicago. She loves being a personal trainer and couldn’t imagine doing anything else, and her favorite things about the job are seeing the excitement people have when they reach their fitness goals and helping to educate people on exercise and nutrition. Email: Bmccoy@twelve12training.com Website: www.Twelve12Training.com Facebook, Instagram, and Yelp: Twelve Training For additional podcast from Healthy Living With Eric Su visit www.ericwsu.com/podcasts. Remember, Eric Su’s Insider is available at http://www.ericwsu.com/eric-su-insider/ Eric Su’s mastermind is available at http://www.ericwsu.com/mastermind Also, get the latest E-Course at www.ericwsu.com/hrw Rate and review this episode on itunesSee you at the next episode The post #116 Brittany McCoy – Top fitness and nutrition strategies to get in shape. #hlwes appeared first on Eric W Su.
C.J. Hayden San Francisco business coach and the bestselling author of Get Clients Now! Since 1992, she's been helping entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals get clients, get strategic, and get things done. C.J. is a Master Certified Coach, has published more than 400 sales and marketing articles David Isaacs President of Clearing Communications, an organizational leadership and strategy consultancy. He has served as a line executive managing crisis and transition and as a personal coach and “thinking partner” with business leaders and leadership teams, accompanying them as they embrace the challenges of unprecedented change and transformation Brian Kane co-owner of Evolution Fitness in Cherry Hill NJ, he has been a leader in the fitness industry for the past 14 years. Brian has his degree in Sports Medicine specialized in Athletic Training and is also a recognized Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Brian and Evolution Fitness are changing the way fitness is done by creating Fitness programs designed specifically to each individual's mind, body, and goal Dr. Andrea Gancarz Doctor of Education, mother of a six-year old boy and a concerned consumer who is also the President and Founder of M.A.S.S., Moms Advocating Safe Sanitizers, an organization she started as a result of the thousands of reported incidents involving alcohol-based hand sanitizers. As Dr. Gancarz reports, in 2012 according to the Center for Poison Control, there were more than 18,000 incidents of poisoning of children, teens and adults because of alcohol-based hand sanitizers