Podcasts about Fitness First

Want to get in shape without sacrificing family time? Discover how just 3 workouts a week can transform your body and help you crush parenting like a pro. In this episode of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, Gabe Yanez takes the mic for Episode 185, sharing practical tips and powerful insights for busy dads aiming to balance fitness, career, and family life. If you've felt overwhelmed trying to juggle it all, this one's for you.Ready to take action on your fitness goals? Take our quick training quiz and download the Train Hard app here: https://th.fit/. It's packed with streamlined programs to help you build strength, stay consistent, and still have time for your family.In this episode, Gabe breaks down how to simplify your fitness routine with effective, time-saving strategies. Learn why focusing on consistency beats overtraining, how to set realistic goals, and why 3 days of smart, focused training are all you need to feel and look your best. Whether you're a CrossFit veteran or just getting started, this episode will inspire you to fit fitness into any lifestyle.Take our Training Program Quiz and download the Train Hard App here: https://th.fit/Code: JKPODCAST for 50% off Lab Work at Blokes: https://blokes.co/jkpodcastNever let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.Follow Jason: https://instagram.com/jasonkhalipa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Follow TRAIN HARD: https://www.instagram.com/trainhard.fit/?hl=enNever Zero Newsletter: https://www.th.fit/NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners: https://www.nc.fit/programmingPhilanthropy: https://avaskitchen.org/Chapters:0:00 Jason in Vegas - Gabe To Hosts Solo1:48 From Swimming to Triathlons5:27 Triathlon Success Despite Struggles7:19 Team USA: Luxury vs. Hostels11:09 Faster and Stronger with Age12:57 What Even Counts as CrossFit?17:24 Simple Tips to Build Strength19:32 Fitness Beyond CrossFit23:16 Balancing Fitness and Family24:52 Basics of Hypertrophy Training28:18 Why 3 Workouts Are Enough29:59 Train Smarter, Not Harder33:10 How My Food Views Changed35:07 Food Quality vs. Practicality38:55 Fitness First, Food Later40:33 Nutrition Made Simple44:02 Adjusting to Two Kids45:51 Parenting is Tough but Worth It49:21 Travel with Kids Gets Easier50:53 Facing Challenges Grows You54:21 Starting BJJ with My Son56:08 Mets, Workouts, and Family59:37 Life as a Girl Dad1:01:22 Simplified BJJ Training

Episode Highlights[00:01] Health and Fitness Should Be Job #1 Ryan shares wisdom from health icon Mark Sisson and reflects on how even high performers let their health slide—and why it's time to prioritize your body like your business depends on it.[03:16] When Business Feels Like Drowning A powerful lesson from Rob Dyrdek and a Navy SEAL mantra: “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” When chaos hits in business, slow down, breathe, and move intentionally.[06:50] Yesterday is History, Tomorrow a Mystery, Today a Gift A quote from Bill Keane reminds us to stop chasing the horizon and start honoring the present. Ryan challenges you to embrace “blissful dissatisfaction.”[10:07] What's Your Level of Urgency? Are you coasting—or chasing your goals like your house is on fire? Ryan explains how losing urgency erodes momentum, and why acting with intensity changes everything.[14:37] It's Not the Circumstance—It's the Meaning You Assign to It After a serious car accident involving his mom, Ryan shares a heartfelt reminder: the meaning you attach to challenges defines your experience—and you can choose a new one.

In this episode of the TRX Podcast, host Nathan D'Rozario sits down with Scott Mackenzie, Commercial Director at Horizon Leisure Centres, to explore the evolving landscape of fitness, leisure, and community engagement.With a career spanning leading brands like Fitness First and David Lloyd, Scott shares his journey through the fitness industry—from fitness product strategy to senior leadership. They discuss how leisure centres can strike the balance between commercial growth and community accessibility, the importance of modernising member experiences, and the role of innovation in the future of fitness.Scott also opens up about his leadership lessons, the value of practicing what you preach in fitness, and what it takes to create a lasting impact in an ever-changing industry.If you're passionate about fitness, business strategy, or the future of community wellness spaces, this one's not to be missed.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow the TRX Podcast for more conversations with industry leaders.

The ASCA High School and Youth Podcast, sponsored by AlphaFit, features an in-depth conversation with Luke Edgell, owner of Edge Performance, Speed Academy, and Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at Shore School, Sydney. With over 12 years of experience in strength and conditioning, Luke shares insights from his career, including coaching Olympians and mentoring trainers. He discusses his transition from personal training at Fitness First to working in high school strength programs, highlighting the importance of communication, athlete development, and long-term training models. The episode delves into speed training, agility, and change of direction strategies, informed by Luke's apprenticeship at Altis with renowned coaches like Dan Pfaff and Stuart McMillan. Luke also provides practical advice for high school coaches on managing large training groups, collaborating with external clubs, and implementing effective speed and strength programs for youth athletes.

News: Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather| Sports Topic I: Life's Trials and Transience: Lessons from Surah Al-Anbiya in the Face of Adversity Topic II: Fitness First: Redefining Healthy Living Presenter: Imam Farhad Ahmed & Imam Muhammad Ather Guests: Ms Ayesha Adil Sahiba Ms Reem Shraiky Professor Lindsay Bottoms Producer(s): Barirah Shamsi Researchers: Faiza, Manahal, Nabeela, Azka, Komal, Areebah Lead Producer: Dania Nasir

Mindset Guru "JD" interviews Business Guru and President of Senior Helpers Damon Foreman! Today they talk about the importance of keep faith, family and fitness first! Damon discusses specific lessons he is learning from each of his family members and how God is speaking to him!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shiloh Bigles. My guest is a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor passionate about providing quality CBD products to improve people's lives. Through a holistic approach to wellness, they combine CBD with functional nutrition to help clients achieve balance, reduce anxiety, alleviate pain, and enhance overall well-being. Level Minds CBD is a wellness-focused company that provides high-quality, natural CBD products that improve mental and physical well-being. Based in Georgia, the company offers a range of third-party tested products, including tinctures, edibles, topicals, and more, designed to relieve anxiety, inflammation, pain, and stress. Level Minds CBD is committed to sustainability, using eco-friendly packaging made from ocean plastic and promoting natural, practical solutions for a healthier lifestyle. • What is CDB?• What type of customer is drawn to using CDB?• Can you order your CDB product online?• Can you share what inspired you to start Level Minds CBD?• What drew you to become a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, and how has that influenced your approach to CBD and wellness?• Business Philosophy and Mission• What makes Level Minds CBD unique compared to other CBD brands on the market?• How does sustainability factor into your business, especially with your eco-friendly packaging made from ocean plastic?• What is your mission for Level Minds CBD, and how do you stay true to that mission while navigating industry challenges?• Product Offerings and Benefits• Can you talk about some of your most popular products and how they benefit your customers?• You’ve introduced innovative products like Bliss Magic Muscimol Gummy Gushers and Chocolate Bites. How do these stand out in the market, and what effects do they provide?• What are the key benefits of your Focus, Calm, and Renew product lines?• Industry Challenges and Growth• How has the changing legal landscape, particularly bills like Georgia SB494, impacted your business?• What steps are you taking to adapt to these challenges and continue providing value to your customers?• CBD and Functional Nutrition• How do you incorporate functional nutrition principles into the way you advise customers on CBD use?• What do you believe are the long-term benefits of combining CBD with functional nutrition for overall health and well-being?• Future of Level Minds CBD• What’s next for Level Minds CBD? Are there any upcoming products or initiatives you’re excited about?• How do you see the future of the CBD industry evolving, and where do you hope Level Minds will fit into that landscape? #BEST #STRAW #SHMS Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shiloh Bigles. My guest is a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor passionate about providing quality CBD products to improve people's lives. Through a holistic approach to wellness, they combine CBD with functional nutrition to help clients achieve balance, reduce anxiety, alleviate pain, and enhance overall well-being. Level Minds CBD is a wellness-focused company that provides high-quality, natural CBD products that improve mental and physical well-being. Based in Georgia, the company offers a range of third-party tested products, including tinctures, edibles, topicals, and more, designed to relieve anxiety, inflammation, pain, and stress. Level Minds CBD is committed to sustainability, using eco-friendly packaging made from ocean plastic and promoting natural, practical solutions for a healthier lifestyle. • What is CDB?• What type of customer is drawn to using CDB?• Can you order your CDB product online?• Can you share what inspired you to start Level Minds CBD?• What drew you to become a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, and how has that influenced your approach to CBD and wellness?• Business Philosophy and Mission• What makes Level Minds CBD unique compared to other CBD brands on the market?• How does sustainability factor into your business, especially with your eco-friendly packaging made from ocean plastic?• What is your mission for Level Minds CBD, and how do you stay true to that mission while navigating industry challenges?• Product Offerings and Benefits• Can you talk about some of your most popular products and how they benefit your customers?• You’ve introduced innovative products like Bliss Magic Muscimol Gummy Gushers and Chocolate Bites. How do these stand out in the market, and what effects do they provide?• What are the key benefits of your Focus, Calm, and Renew product lines?• Industry Challenges and Growth• How has the changing legal landscape, particularly bills like Georgia SB494, impacted your business?• What steps are you taking to adapt to these challenges and continue providing value to your customers?• CBD and Functional Nutrition• How do you incorporate functional nutrition principles into the way you advise customers on CBD use?• What do you believe are the long-term benefits of combining CBD with functional nutrition for overall health and well-being?• Future of Level Minds CBD• What’s next for Level Minds CBD? Are there any upcoming products or initiatives you’re excited about?• How do you see the future of the CBD industry evolving, and where do you hope Level Minds will fit into that landscape? #BEST #STRAW #SHMS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shiloh Bigles. My guest is a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor passionate about providing quality CBD products to improve people's lives. Through a holistic approach to wellness, they combine CBD with functional nutrition to help clients achieve balance, reduce anxiety, alleviate pain, and enhance overall well-being. Level Minds CBD is a wellness-focused company that provides high-quality, natural CBD products that improve mental and physical well-being. Based in Georgia, the company offers a range of third-party tested products, including tinctures, edibles, topicals, and more, designed to relieve anxiety, inflammation, pain, and stress. Level Minds CBD is committed to sustainability, using eco-friendly packaging made from ocean plastic and promoting natural, practical solutions for a healthier lifestyle. • What is CDB?• What type of customer is drawn to using CDB?• Can you order your CDB product online?• Can you share what inspired you to start Level Minds CBD?• What drew you to become a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, and how has that influenced your approach to CBD and wellness?• Business Philosophy and Mission• What makes Level Minds CBD unique compared to other CBD brands on the market?• How does sustainability factor into your business, especially with your eco-friendly packaging made from ocean plastic?• What is your mission for Level Minds CBD, and how do you stay true to that mission while navigating industry challenges?• Product Offerings and Benefits• Can you talk about some of your most popular products and how they benefit your customers?• You’ve introduced innovative products like Bliss Magic Muscimol Gummy Gushers and Chocolate Bites. How do these stand out in the market, and what effects do they provide?• What are the key benefits of your Focus, Calm, and Renew product lines?• Industry Challenges and Growth• How has the changing legal landscape, particularly bills like Georgia SB494, impacted your business?• What steps are you taking to adapt to these challenges and continue providing value to your customers?• CBD and Functional Nutrition• How do you incorporate functional nutrition principles into the way you advise customers on CBD use?• What do you believe are the long-term benefits of combining CBD with functional nutrition for overall health and well-being?• Future of Level Minds CBD• What’s next for Level Minds CBD? Are there any upcoming products or initiatives you’re excited about?• How do you see the future of the CBD industry evolving, and where do you hope Level Minds will fit into that landscape? #BEST #STRAW #SHMS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready to learn about the journey of a fitness expert who started India's first CrossFit gym and now trains celebrities like Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Jacqueline Fernandez. Discover his philosophy on fitness, the mind-body connection, and the power of simplicity in training.

According to the American Heart Association, only 25% of high school students get the recommended hour a day of physical activity. Here's how to get them moving this summer

According to the American Heart Association, only 25% of high school students get the recommended hour a day of physical activity. Here's how to get them moving this summer

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If you're looking for hard-hitting gym etiquette content then you've come to the right place! Charlie and Wil unpack a conundrum Charlie ran into at his local gym, and even get into a bit of role-play. They also explore the grand mystery of what the 'First' in Fitness First refers to. Plus, mailbag letters spark some interesting ideas for future episodes, and stories of edibles... See TOFOP live in Melbourne on April 7: https://www.trybooking.com/CPJHP  Everyone Relax merch, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/TOFOP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you as business owner really find time for what matters?  How can you truly create the life you want?  Join Em as she chats this and so much more with the fab Alexis!   Follow Alexis: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexis.kingsbury   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexis.kingsbury/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkingsbury/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/@alexiskingsbury About Alexis Kingsbury: Alexis always wanted to be either a comedian, or a business owner like his childhood hero, Richard Branson.   After being booed off stage when telling jokes at a school talent show, Alexis started his first business aged 12 — four years earlier than Branson!   However, Alexis then failed to grow any of his six(!) businesses all the way through school and University. His most successful business closed after a visit from the police.    His early failures lead to him fear hiring people and so he nearly gave up completely. Even his wife and mother were telling him to wake up and let go of the dream.   Fast forward 10 years, Alexis is now an award-winning entrepreneur, with two software businesses and a consulting practice, serving over 600 organizations around the world, including well known brands such as Sony, 3M, Swarovski, Fitness First, and Pepsi.   Alexis is passionate about freeing up time for business leaders so they can spend it on what matters most.   Through his work as Founder of AirManual, Alexis has saved 1,000s of hours of time for business owners and their leaders each year, enabling them to unlock business' growth, and scale with less stress.   In his own businesses, he has removed himself from day-to-day operations, allowing him to go on a 6-week road trip across Europe whilst his businesses continued to operate and grow.  

An absolute industry expert and figure head in the chair this week - Andy King, Chair of GM Active and industry consultant. Andy has had a wonderful career, from being a drummer, being a mature student to moving into our great sector and progressing through council leisure, Virgin Active (where he was their 1st ever GM), Fitness First, GLL, Carlisle Leisure and GM. There is so much knowledge, guidance and mentoring in this chat and we are so lucky to have had him. Some highlights were: - Best career decision - follow your heart - Importance of goal setting. He also does this alongside his wife which was a really great element of this chat. - Always following the gut and it being the right thing to do. Andy gave a great example from Fitness First in this regard. - Believe it enough - if you believe you can you can, if you believe you can't you can't. - Exploring the balance of goal setting and the execution of the goals. - A great chat around entry points into our sector. - Overcoming self limiting beliefs. - Importance of mentors - How to get more people active in our sector here in the uk - a great perspective from an expert. - Graciously advised to read our blogs! - Read more about our sector, read, be passionate and have an opinion. - Advice on recruiting for businesses and hiring managers. - Importance of mentors and people who can help develop you! - Explore yourself! If you think you know yourself you are wrong… speak to others and find out their opinions on you. - Career advice - CV tips - equate a cv to how you see your career. What's a bullet point? What are your outcomes and achievements? - How to prepare for an interview. Prepare! Don't do the bare minimum. Ask around, look at glass door, look into their values. Don't leave it too late. - Advice for businesses on their recruitment - use of agencies, being clear and having the courage to not just recruit because you are filling a gap. - Biggest mistake, when recruited people ‘like them'. - Book recommendations - 7 habits and Good to Great / Built to Last. - Common traits of great people - emotional intelligence is prominent. - Be patient and serve. We hope you love this episode and if you have any favourite parts or if anything resonates with you we would love to hear from you. Contact is here or via any of the links below. You can find out more about Andy below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-king-b569277/ You can find out more about Lawrence and the Love Recruitment team via the links below. https://www.loverecruitmentgroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrenceeverest/ You can also follow Love Recruitment for more content, help, jobs and fitness recruitment expertise. https://www.instagram.com/loverecruitment https://www.linkedin.com/company/love-recruitment-ltd You can follow our page on Instagram via https://instagram.com/loveyourcareerpodcast If any of the tips around interviews were of interest, you can find out more candidate help with our candidate guide, which point you in the direction blogs, tips and guidance from Lawrence and the team https://www.loverecruitmentgroup.com/pages/candidate-guide Sponsored by Share The Love https://www.loverecruitmentgroup.com/pages/sharethelove

Alexis Kingsbury is the Founder of AirManual, where he has saved 1,000s of hours of time for business owners and their leaders, enabling them to unlock business growth and scale with less stress. As an award-winning speaker and serial entrepreneur, he has two software businesses and a consulting practice, where he serves over 600 organizations around the world, including well-known brands such as Sony, 3M, Swarovski, Fitness First, and Pepsi. In this episode: When delegating tasks, many business owners notice their team is not following established processes and making costly mistakes. This often occurs when entrepreneurs document processes in a confusing manner. Find out how you can escape from the day-to-day and build your ideal business. Systems maven Alexis Kingsbury has observed that when removing themselves from their businesses, most entrepreneurs aren't sure where to start and document every minute process. Instead, he recommends documenting operations that align with your goals yet consume most of your time. After identifying these key tasks, prioritize, document, and test the most prevalent ones. These should be documented using comprehensive checklists and include video instructions for additional clarification. In today's Systems Simplified episode, join Adi Klevit as she hosts Alexis Kingsbury, the Founder of AirManual, to discuss documenting and scaling processes to gain freedom. Alexis explains the benefits and barriers of task delegation, how to clarify your processes and procedures, and his entrepreneurial endeavors at a young age.

Ever wondered what it's like to transition from the fitness industry to recruitment? Meet Nathan Anning from the Andersen Partnership, who did just that. Nathan takes us through his journey from working at Flight Centre and Fitness First to his discovery of recruitment. He sheds light on how his past experiences led him to his current role, offering him the unique flexibility of a four-day workweek. Now, that's a concept we could all get behind! Nathan also weighs in on the ongoing debate over the pros and cons of a shorter workweek.Nathan then opens up about the strategies he used to map out the growth of his team and the importance of fostering a culture that attracts top-tier talent. You'll get an inside look at the challenges of recruiting in the recruitment industry itself! Losing staff along the way was a part of the process, and Nathan shares the valuable lessons learned from these experiences. He also touches on his long-distance professional relationship with his manager in Sydney, offering critical insights into effective communication methods.Finally, discover how Nathan grew his team from two to ten consultants in just one year, an impressive feat by any measure. He shares his unique approach to team management, allowing a colleague to step into the role of team manager which frees up his time to mentor and guide existing consultants. Learn about his sales process and how he learns about the industry from the candidates themselves – an interesting twist on traditional recruitment strategies. Lastly, Nathan reveals how he successfully turned cold clients into hefty billings in his first year in recruitment. Get ready to be inspired by Nathan's story of career growth and team management!· Our Website is: xrecruiter.io · Podcast Hotline: 0485 865 483 · Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/acGZHJKTWt

There's great value in starting your day with fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how he recently re-arranged his morning routine to once again make fitness a priority. Check out the cordless, open-ear SHOKZ headphones Start building your Fitness Chain with this free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee

Richmond legend Neil Balme joined Gerard from Fitness First in Richmond where he talked about Walk for Epilepsy month, the awareness they've brought to Epilepsy, player movement in the AFL, Ivan Soldo's move to Port Adelaide, the appointment of Adam Yze, how Trent Cotchin described Damien Hardwick's exit from the club in his book, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook groupto ask questions that we will address them on the podcast!Question 1: My goal for protein daily is 110-130g, but I can barely eat 80-90g without wanting to puke because I'm so full. I'm getting so discouraged, do you have any tips?Question 2: I am getting back into a fitness routine, but have no energy to workout! I am trying to do this naturally - any tips?Question 3: I am doing my first ever reverse diet and I am constantly hungry. Is this normal?Tune in to hear our answers! 

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 14TH.   Housing, food, gas prices - the cost of everything is on the rise. So, is your paycheck keeping up with the cost of living and what does a livable wage look like in 2023? We discuss with Ryan Lancanilo, Economist from the Alberta Living Wage Network. Looking to start your fitness journey or simply get back into your workout routine? We get some ‘straight talk' on getting started, with Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach, Ror Alexander.   And finally, dating can be tough, particularly when it comes to planning that all important “first date”. Well, not to worry. We called on a professional to lend a hand. Linda Garson, Editor in-Chief of “Culinaire Magazine” joins us to not only suggest the perfect spot for a “first date” option, but suggestions to plan the first five dates to help you on your quest to find love!

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Sophie Lawler, one of the most recognized CEO's in the fitness industry whose name is synonymous with the recent success of multisite brand, Total Fitness. Sophie joined Total Fitness as CEO in 2018 after gaining the bulk of her fitness management experience at multisite middle market operator, Fitness First. Having successfully steered Total Fitness through the pandemic, the brand is financially strong, turning a significant profit for the first time since 2015. With a £6.5 million load recently awarded by OakNorth Bank to invest facility improvements, the brand is going from strength to strength. During her time as CEO, Sophie has built the brand on the belief that ‘everyone is better when they're fitter' whilst developing and implementing a leadership culture that flows through all levels of the business. In this episode, Sophie talks about: · Addressing the training needs of women. · The ‘secret' formula on which Total Fitness was originally built. · Steering the company through COVID and driving the business forwards. · Creating a successful business through cultural leadership. · The role of technology. · The impact of social media on gym behaviors.  ====================================================== Subscribe to our channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalogue: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/  

Welcome back to episode 59 of our caffeine chat! The segment of our podcast where we drink caffeine and talk about current events, crazy news stories, facts, studies, fitness, pop-culture, our lives and much much more! As you can see from the title we talk about numerous topics and have a lot of fun with it so tune in!If you enjoy this podcast please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss any uploads! It really helps us and would make our day!  Also feel free to leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts! It greatly helps and we would love you forever!  Check out NED for the highest quality hemp and wellness products here:  https://glnk.io/lq6q/thefindingfitnesspodcast where your 15% off discount will be automatically applied at checkout! Or go to helloned.com and use code FINDINGFITNESS at checkout to save 15% off anything you buy!Thank you NED & thank you listeners for supporting an amazing brand and us!You can follow us on instagram @thefindingfitnesspodcast You can email us @thefindingfitnesspodcast@gmail.com  - Check out our website/blog at  https://thefindingfitnesspodcastblog.godaddysites.com/ - Check out our workout playlist on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5aZjtN9NlUQmbpMxFZZ8sp?si=6632efa17dc943afThank you!Get 1% Better Today!Music:Music by Leonell Cassio from PixabayThanks for listening! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Get 1% Better Today!Thanks for listening! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Get 1% Better Today!

Harvey's been to Japan, Jacob applied for a job at Fitness First, Angus is launching a fragile takeover of the “Hot Movement Optimist Summer” movement, and also has a few things to get off his chest regarding some shade thrown his way from a instagram meme page! We're also beginning to trial a slight change in structure on this episode, so bear with us and let us know what you think of it! If you have a topic you'd like us to discuss then leave us a voice message at the link below! https://www.speakpipe.com/hyperformancepodcast Check out Angus Bradley on instagram! (@angusbradley92) Check out Jacob Mesquita on instagram! (@jacob__mesquita) Check out Matt Harvey on instagram! (@mattharvvey) Check out our sponsor Paieon Health! https://paieonhealth.com.au/ DISCOUNT CODES: "HYPERFLY20" at the checkout to get 20% off a Flywheel! "HYPERTIBS20" at the checkout to get 20% off a Tib-bar! For links to Angus' programs, mailing list, and other info: https://linktr.ee/angusbradley To Find programs, products, and other content: https://linktr.ee/hyperformancemedia

If you have ever started a fat loss journey, you maybe have asked yourself this question: do I start with diet or exercise first? Which will get me the biggest bang for my buck? Move the needle the fastest? Which will give me a quick win? How do I avoid overwhelm and not quit like all the other times? It is a big question I get asked a lot - and today I am revealing my feelings on where to start in today's episode!

Myprotein and Iceland put their clean and nutritious frozen meals into a vending machine at Fitness First, Real Good Foods lets fans pick its next two flavors of protein-packed breaded chicken, Ekkovision confirms a protein powder, HD Muscle previews its signature pre-workouts put together with Nick Walker, and Gorilla Mind reveals and releases its first protein snack.

In this episode, the guest is Dr. Ameeta (Amy) Gajjar BSc(Hons) MB BS (London) FRACGP FACNEM FASLM, Dr. Amy and I are discussing the holistic approach to thyroid, and how healing the thyroid changes everything. Dr Amy is an Integrative Physician (GP)  combining Functional Medicine, Coaching, Yoga and an Ayurvedic Lifestyle. She trained at the Imperial College School of Medicine in London and worked as a GP for several years. In Sydney, she has undergone extensive further training and is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and a Board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician. Her main interests are thyroid disease, gut health and autoimmunity. She has also completed courses in coaching, NLP, ayurvedic lifestyle, meditation and is a certified hatha and kundalini yoga teacher.Dr Amy is a lecturer, examiner and part of the education faculty for ACNEM, writer (blog and health/wellness magazines e.g. Fitness First, Prevention), and also enjoys presenting at community workshops, seminars, retreats and corporate events. She is also a Medical Advisor to  “Dance Health Alliance”, a not-for-profit organization, that facilitates dance programs to improve quality of life and mind-body balance for people with neurological conditions such as Dementia and MS.  Dr Amy believes in taking a holistic approach to patient care,  embracing all aspects of health – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.“Slow butterfly; how healing your thyroid transforms everything”  is her first book and hopes to empower people living with Hashimoto's/Hypothyroidism and inspire them to become the best version of themselves.Contact info for Dr. Amy GajjarWebsite: www.dramygajjar.comFacebook: Dr Amy Gajjar- Integrative MedicineInstagram: @dramygajjar, examinerBook – "Slow butterfly; how healing your thyroid transforms everything"Book Link: https://tinyurl.com/5n947we6Support the showBecome a Patreon & receive 4 gentle asana sessions, 2 Meditation sessions, Ayurveda tips/recipes, a Daily Meditation Integration planner & more bonus stuff, Monthly new content https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/monthly-membership/

Wohin geht Derek Carr? Was macht Aaron Rodgers? Wer draftet einen Quarterback? Eure Fragen zur Offseason in der NFL, unsere Antworten! Hier geht's zu Fitness First: https://www.fitnessfirst.de/mitgliedschaft (00:00) Intro (01:55) Quick Question (06:15) News (24:45) Mailbag Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Der KMD-Winterschlaf ist hiermit offiziell beendet! Zum Start ins Podcast-Jahr 2023 begrüßen Alex und Benni unseren deutschen WM-Schiri Daniel Siebert und sprechen mit ihm über das Turnier in Katar, andere Schiedsrichter-Kulturen und wildgewordene Uruguayer. Außerdem hatten euch die beiden via Social Media dazu aufgerufen, eure Bundesliga-Thesen rauszuhauen und nehmen diese zur Grundlage, um über den Schalker Kader, die Aussichten der Hertha, Kölns Hoffnungsträger Davie Selke, das Meisterrennen und den kommenden Torschützenkönig zu diskutieren... - 00:00:00 – Begrüßung + DFB (Rudi Völler) - 00:14:52 – Interview der Woche: Daniel Siebert - 01:00:06 – FC Schalke 04 + VfL Bochum - 01:11:30 – VfB Stuttgart (mit kicker-Reporter George Moissidis) - 01:29:51 – Bundesliga-Rundumschlag mit Hörer-Thesen Unser Partner der heutigen Folge ist Fitness First. Heute noch starten und 8 Wochen gratis trainieren! Alle weiteren Infos findet ihr unter fitnessfirst.de.

Are you conscious of being able to free up your time, reduce your stress and create greater impact in the world? This is the focus for award-winning entrepreneur and multiple business owner Alexis Kingsbury and for his clients. Through his work, Alexis has helped hundreds of business leaders save thousands of hours of their time each year enabling them to work more effectively and unlock their business's growth. Creating a better balance, picking your purpose and knowing how to intentionally spend the time you free up is how you are consciously building the present.   KEY TAKEAWAY “What am I building is actually in real time building the present. What is our day to day experience together? For me, some of my most important moments in my day are running with the children into school in the morning and having breakfast with them.” BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Start with Why by Simon Sinek - https://amzn.to/3vOTG3D   ABOUT ALEXIS KINGSBURY Alexis is an award-winning entrepreneur, currently running two software businesses with remote and global teams, serving over 500 organizations around the world, including well-known brands such as Sony, 3M, Swarovski, Fitness First, and Pepsi. In his own businesses, he has removed himself from day-to-day operations, allowing him to recently go on a 6-week road trip across Europe whilst his businesses continued to operate and grow.   CONNECT WITH ALEXIS Email- alexis.kingsbury@airmanual.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkingsbury Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiskingsbury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexis.kingsbury Instagram: http://instagram.com/alexis.kingsbury AirManual — process and onboarding documentation software: https://www.airmanual.co/ Spidergap — employee-friendly 360° Feedback software: https://www.spidergap.com/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY or launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall     KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Alexis Kingsbury, Co-Founder of Spider Gap.Alexis shares his passion for helping organizations and employees discover personal and professional areas to work on to achieve better performance through their 360 degree feedback tool. He believes that there are many opportunities for growth, and that with self-awareness, feedback and support, they can be fully realized. He says the lack of feedback could potentially cause a lot of stress in an organization, negatively impacting A-players who constantly want to grow and improve. Alexis explains how the power of their service allows organizations to identify the strengths and areas for improvement of their employees. He says their 360-degree feedback tool is a game changer – now the highest rated 360-degree feedback tool in the world. He says they designed it to be intuitive and user-friendly so anyone can easily run it and create projects and reports through it.Key Points from the Episode:What is Spider Gap?How Does Lack of Company Feedback Cause A Lot of Stress?Practical Tips for Business Owners to SucceedAbout Alexis KingsburyAlexis has two software companies with a combined team of 16 super happy people, who don't require him on a daily basis in the business - so he can focus his time on growth or take a lot of time to be with his family. His mission is to help business leaders create and use amazing processes and integration so they can delegate effectively, support their team's development, and get more done with less stress.Alexis is currently active in three businesses / roles:1. He is the co-founder of AirManual, where they make it easy to create simple processes and onboarding that others can use, edit and provide feedback on.2. He is the co-founder at Spidergap; the employee-friendly 360 degree feedback tool. They work with over 500 organizations (ncluding, 3M, PwC, Pepsi) around the world to help their employees to prioritize and take action on their personal development.3. He is a partner in the management consultancy Bridging Insight Ltd, focusing on improving the ways in which teams across organizations work together. They have worked with global FTSE 100 organizations (including Sony, AstraZeneca, IMI, ABF) to help them improve working relationships between teams and individuals, and to design and implement the roles, processes and technology to support effective working.In his spare time, Alexis also hosts the Parentpreneur Accelerator podcast; helping parents who are entrepreneurs to build successful start-ups whilst having quality time with their families. His specialty areas are the following: Employee onboarding, Process documentation, Process Design, Employee development, Entrepreneurship, Parentpreneur, Start-up, SaaS, L&D, 360 feedback, Collaboration, Consultancy, HR, Finance, coaching, change management, online tools, business transformation, facilitation, performance management.About Spider GapSpidergap is the employee-friendly 360 degree feedback tool. Customers, such as Fitness First, Sony and Autodesk chose Spidergap because:They can create and manage their own assessmentsThe feedback reports are incredibly easy to understandIt's easy to self-manage and scale up without expensive consultants as the customer support...

Join Jenny for this super insightful pep talk about how to show up in bigger and better ways for yourself as a holiday visit from a close family friend helped shine a spotlight on Jenny's own routine and how her cardiovascular activity reduction was negatively impacting her energy levels. (Yes, even fitness professionals experience a lull in their workouts!) We're all familiar with the tried and true saying: A body in motion stays in motion. Being sedentary wastes valuable and positive energy! Movement = momentum, and momentum = motivation. Listen in on why scheduling your fitness will carry success into all the areas of your life.  Save $100 off Your MAXPRO Fitness here  JOIN The YOUR BEST BODY PRIVATE COMMUNITY and for the Password say "Jenny invited me"JOIN The YOUR BEST BODY PROGRAM  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. STRONG Fitness Magazine Subscription Use discount code STRONGGIRL  ResourcesSTRONG Fitness MagazineSTRONG Fitness Magazine on IGTeam Strong GirlsCoach JVB Follow Jenny on social mediaInstagramFacebookYouTube

Alexis is an award-winning entrepreneur, currently running two software businesses with remote & global teams, serving over 500 organizations around the world, including well known brands such as Sony, 3M, Swarovski, Fitness First, and Pepsi. Through his work, Alexis has helped hundreds of business leaders to save them 1,000s of hours of their time each year, enable them to work more effectively, and unlock their business' growth. Main Business Issues: Stepping into his leadership to expand the reach and impact of his company Guest's Key Insights And Takeaways: As someone brilliant in using his head to solve complex business problems Alexis was finding it difficult to to communicate the value of his software to larger groups of people As dug further it became clear that he was ‘using his head to solve emotional problems' He was using his intellect to not only make it too complex for people to understand his value but also as a way to control his environment He had a clear revelation about what it takes to step into the leader he needs to be from a human, ‘being' perspective and what that could mean to the expansion of his business Connect w/ Guest: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkingsbury/ https://www.airmanual.co/

Adam Gilbert is the creator of MyBodyTutor. Over the past 15 years, he's coached thousands of people on creating better habits with their health. In this episode, Adam explained... • How he built his business • How he and Noah Kagan have become friends • Lessons from coaching thousands • Common mistakes he finds most people make in their 20s • Adam's spiky perspective on therapy • How to find your purpose ...and much more. He even gave me a gift! (0:00) Joining Corporate America (3:44) Dad Passing Away (5:10) Noah Kagan (6:38) First Few Clients (7:53) Accountability (8:43) Early Growth Strategies (12:07) Social Media (17:11) My Body Tutor vision (17:43) Gregg Poppovich (18:53) Self-Sabotage (22:40) Systems (26:30) Mindset, Psychology, Habits (31:01) Hope (32:58) Common Mistakes In 20s (34:04) Finding What You Love (37:15) Adam's Perspective on Therapy (40:38) Meditation (43:30) Non-Scale Victories (44:28) Pleasure vs. Happiness (49:00) Fitness First (51:45) Finding Purpose (57:30) Discomfort Is Your Compass (1:00:00) Connecting With Adam (1:00:48) Gift From Adam Adam's Links MyBodyTutor: https://www.mybodytutor.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyBodyTutor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybodytutor/ My Links ✉️ Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.substack.com

This week's guest is with Alexis Kingsbury who is an award-winning entrepreneur, currently running two software businesses with remote & global teams, serving over 500 organisations around the world, including well known brands such as Sony, 3M, Swarovski, Fitness First, and Pepsi. Through his work, Alexis has helped hundreds of business leaders to save them 1,000s of hours of their time each year, enable them to work more effectively, and unlock their business' growth.  In his own businesses, he has removed himself from day-to-day operations, allowing him to recently go on a 6-week road trip across Europe whilst his businesses continued to operate and grow. Value bombs from this weeks episode Learn about the mind shifts for entrepreneurs trying to escape from the operations of the business How to free up time and create focus  How and when is the right time to delegate  Learn about the biggest mistakes when delegating too fast  Learn from Alexis real life experiences in running a business    ABOUT THE GUEST LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Host Follow Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong Looking for accountability or to be part of an accountability group, apply to the game changers inner circle (limited spaces) click here: https://hello618661.typeform.com/to/YthuhGbc Get the latest tips, tactics and business strategies via telegram, click here to join: https://t.me/adam_strong_official

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Kelly Donougher – from the Fitness Industry to Interior Stylist I loved my chat with Kelly Donougher Founder & Director of 13 Interiors – inspirational and uplifting! Kelly's career journey saw her work in the fitness space setting up and running Fitness First swim school programs back in early 2000 and move interstate and a total change of career (I'll let Kelly tell that story) and then finally following her love and passion of interior styling. Check out her successful 13 Interiors on Instagram @13interiors and online www.13interiors.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Hello? Hello, this is your host Caroline Schafer. Please help me welcome Marisa Moon, a National Board Certified Health Coach and an Intermittent Fasting Coach at Marisa Moon.com.She's the host of The Foundation Of Wellness Podcast, as well as a fellow culinary trained official foodie. Please welcome, Marisa, how are you doing Marisa? Hi Caroline. It's really great to be here. And I was going to say we do have a lot in common, so I hope your listeners know, like we're definitely going to geek out on this today because I never thought I'd be an intermittent fasting coach. You're right. I am a foodie. We both into the whole health arena, and we both have the culinary background, I'm all about intermittent fasting. so yeah, we are definitely on the same page for sure. Well, welcome to The Vitality Feed. I am so excited that you're here. Give our listeners a little backstory. What luredyou into this arena? Well, there's kind of like two separate backstories and I'll just try to merge quickly and easily. You know, I found my way into more nutrition and the paleo field, which is really just about eating whole foods that we as humans have eaten before modern conveniences and civilization. I learned a lot from that diet because I was going through some digestive health problems, undiagnosed IBS, and I was really embarrassed by a lot of those symptoms. It was tons of gas. Yeah. Trips to the bathroom. And I was like, this cannot be the way my body was designed. I got to figure out what's going on here. And I just fell in love with the information I found in the paleo type part of the industry, because I was raised on a lot of whole foods and my family really liked making food from scratch. And my dad would get mad if the ingredient list had a lot of stuff we couldn't pronounce, you know, couldn't have. Fruit by the foot. Like all my friends could have and you know, all the pop and stuff. I wasn't really allowed to have it at home. And so it really resonated with me when I learned like, geez, our food system has changed so much. And so I started to slowly adopt the diet. Willing to go gluten-free that resolved my IBS and that shocked me because I was really hesitant to give up gluten. Once that happened and my life was so improved and my symptoms were virtually gone. I just fell in love with it and started food blogging. And I went to culinary school for fun. That's what you were mentioning. I slowly started presenting on the topic of eating for longevity and prioritizing whole foods. And I was also looking for alternatives for ADHD. I was diagnosed with ADD the inattentive type when I was in my late twenties, probably 27. And. I was thinking about career change. I was a bartender at the time and it was just a pivotal moment in my life. And I just decided, you know, what else can I do with my diet and lifestyle? That's going to support my brain. So it doesn't get in the way of me pursuing my goals and following through and things that I want to do. And I eventually had the courage to try intermittent fasting because that also is really prized in the paleo primal ancestral world. And I heard of it and I understood the benefits, but I was like, I really love food. I really love eating. You're a foodie. I get it. I totally get it. I just put the pieces together though. Almost like, you know, I skipped breakfast on accident a lot. Yeah. A little disorganized in the morning and my schedule is not always the same. I was like, what's going to hurt to try. And, uh, I took to it really naturally. And, I felt my brain was just a lot more on, I had more mental energy and I loved the way it made me feel. So it just became a part of my life. And I started teaching it, since 2017 and here. Wow. So you've been doing this a while. So I would say it's been less than a year for the intermittent fasting for me, but the more information and I have read and listened to a million. It is so amazing what it does for your body. For me, I work mentally better with the just not eating then trying to just do less. It just work mentally for me, that works good. It's funny talking about gluten, you know, I tell everybody if I can give up gluten, anybody can give up gluten. I have a professional baking background, so like I literally had a jar of gluten in my refrigerator. Well, not the same one, but yeah, it was always a jar in my refrigerator. Um, because I used it to bake bread and pizza and, and I'm Italian and I'm from New York. So , Gluten is like in my veins, you know? Well, I'm Italian, a hundred percent family like restaurants on both sides. I was like, how is this going to be possible? I didn't even want to touch it. Yes. And I gave up the gluten. I don't, I don't cheat on that at all. I'm a hundred percent gluten free. Wow. Yeah, I'm very stringent on that.  I do sweet potatoes. I'll do regular potatoes once in a while.  So I'm so onboard with you. We have so much in common. Um, I'm curious to know about the intermittent fasting. So, what do you do with intermittent fasting and what do you suggest when people first want to start intermittent fasting? What kind of time table do you. Yeah, I, I started fasting the way that I do everything in life, which is never consistent and, and regimented it's just to me like exploratory and that's what it was like. And it fit my life that way. And I started teaching it that way, because from what I understood and understand now is that intermittent fasting works because of its unpredictability. It's essentially baked into our DNA because humans would go through times. Plentiful food in times of scarcity. And so to think that we need to be fasting every day, every night from 7:00 PM until 11:00 AM, like clockwork is not tapping into those same genetic switches that we want to get all these benefits from. And, and so I've used that sort of to help people understand that this is not just another diet that you need to follow perfectly. This is something that needs to be integrated into your life. If you are someone who wants the freedom associated with it and wants the flexibility you can achieve with it and wants to weight maintenance or weight loss that can come along with it and health and all sorts of reasons. People are really excited to hear that it doesn't have to be rigid. When I started speaking on it in 2017, people were like, I thought this, I thought that I was teaching Bulletproof fasting, which, which really implies that you're drinking Bulletproof coffee during the fast. And for anyone listening, who hasn't heard of it, it's unsalted butter blended with your coffee in a blender, often with MCT oil, which is extracted from coconut oil to be the most ketone boosting brain boosting parts of the fat that that can help you get through a fast, more easily and feel more satiated without packing on the pounds. Right. And so, uh, people thought I was crazy, you know, in the fasting world, they were just like, no, there's only one way to do it. And it's black coffee or water. And I was like, well, I'm living proof because me and a bunch of my new clients are now seeing great success. Even with Bulletproof coffee. Now for a lot of people, that's just a stepping stone. It's like, How can I introduce fasting to my life, to where I don't feel like I'm deprived or I don't feel like I want to quit, you know, while I'm early on. And cause you got to get adapted to it. Intermittent fasting is something that is going to be a shock to your body. If you're the kind of person who's been eating until you go to sleep and eating first thing, when you wake up in the morning and snacking all throughout the day. Right? So for some people just starting with 12 hours is a really big accomplishment, first of all, and the ideal first step, you're trying to figure out things like how is my life going to be changed by this? If I don't eat at this time, when do I eat? And if I don't bring my food with me, am I going to have something to eat? And if I can't have sugar in my favorite creamer in my coffee, I'm going to have to stop drinking coffee. And it's like, no, there are solutions. It just takes a lot of personal experimentation and patients, as you shape this into being the new way that you will eat for the rest of your life, because that's how we're designed. And in one way, shape or form, it can fit into your life to really no matter who you are. It is so customizable. You can really mold it to whatever your needs are and you just got to find stuff that works for you. When you tell people that it has flexibility. That is music to people's ears, because everything seems to be all or nothing and when people want to change their diet, they immediately go to, I'm going to be like miserable  and that doesn't need to be the case, you know? And my other big gripe about the health industry. Well, people need to use their spice rack because when you eat healthy, you need to add flavor. And it's like, no, one's going to exist on a broiled chicken and steamed broccoli cause that just sucks. You know what I mean?  No one wants to eat that. I love intermittent fasting and the more I read about it and it is. It is really good for losing weight and that kind of thing, but it's also like longevity, like you said, there's so many health benefits to it. Absolutely amazing and to me, that just means we're doing something right for our body, if there's that many health. I See it like as just sort of a baseline thing. Now, you know, if you're not doing at least 12 hours daily, that's just general daily maintenance that you're supporting your body with to prevent disease or to help your body deal with inflammation and disease states that you're already have, and to help you more easily maintain whatever weight you're at, if you're not ready for a weight loss journey or to push it, that's helping you so that you don't feel like you're losing control any further. Absolutely. I know,  there are a lot of misconceptions about intermittent fasting. What do you think is the biggest misconception out there? Well, I already said that, it has to be very rigid and yeah, but I think the next one is that. It has to be like all or nothing. It has to be clean, totally clean, just water and black coffee.  That's already been proven false. When you look at the fasting mimicking diet, for instance, the ProLon diet or the Fast Bar created by Valter Longo, the researcher that's been looking at fasting for 20 years, he sees, you know, people who are fasting. Randomized clinical trials who are eating his Fast Bar for instance, which is a nutty granola bar. if they eat that while they're fasting for 15, 14 hours versus people who don't eat it and they measure their ketones and their glucose levels, they're exactly the same. And it does not break the fast. And so there is evidence and it's time tested that there are different ways that you can modify fascinating to fit your life. And it's not a, a ticket to eat whatever you want. You know, the Delay Don't Deny sort of part of the fasting industry. That's a book by the way, which I don't usually recommend. I love the author. I love her. And she's written about. But, but that book can be troublesome for some people, because it's really about just fast, longer, so you can eat like crap. That's why it's called Delay Don't Deny. And it's a really dangerous spiral for some people because they just always feel out of control. Like it's just a game of willpower and discipline to get through the fast. So you can go to the drive-through or eat the extra large pizza. And it's, a vicious cycle to get caught in. Just like you were saying, it's like that to me is not freedom. When you feel deprived from not eating and getting into a fast, and then you feel like pure crap, excuse me, after you eat all that junk. And then your body's feeling miserable on both ends of the stick there. That is not good. Food freedom, that is a beautiful term. Please talk to me about that. Yeah. And it has many meetings, like depending if we're talking about people with a history of disordered eating or just so much yo-yo dieting or, you know, negative self-talk around food discomfort around decisions related to food, but also for some of us, it's like perfectionism that can come from dieting or finding a diet that works or that you like or battling a disease or condition. Like both of us came to this out of sort of desperation because we were like, I just want to feel better and I don't want to have this condition anymore. And so when I first went gluten-free and paleo, I was like afraid of everything. I thought everything was going to give me cancer. I thought everything was going to give me a leaky gut. And, I really lost a big part of who I am as a person, because I am a foodie really, to my core. And I socialize around food.I like to share things with other people, as freely as possible. I like to express myself through food and entertain myself through food. And so to, to have so money boundaries and limitations about what is acceptable, meant That I needed to be someone who I'm really not at my core and my friends and family and everyone started to notice, like it's not as fun to be around Marisa anymore when we're eating. And that made me uncomfortable. And I had really challenged myself, like, how can I go through some sort of like, You know, reevaluation of like what role food plays in my life and how that matches up with my identity and the person I want to be the person I know I am. And that's where I got into food freedom, because I was like, how can I still be a foodie who loves food, but I can't have gluten. And I try not to eat a lot of fried foods and I try not to eat a lot of grains and all of this stuff. Well, I can be that. And I am an intermittent fasting really helps me achieve that as well, because I believe that, everything in life and your body is about balance. It's just not so easy to implement balance. Naturally, because there are too many things that make us feel like we lose control. Like for instance, it'd be great if I could eat three French fries, but I can't stop myself, once I start eating three, I want to eat all of them. And then I want to order them the next day. And then I want to wear them the next day. And so there are certain things I'm better off abstaining from like those. Once you learn that about yourself, you know, the things that spin you out of control, then it's not even a question I don't have to wonder... should I get the fries or should I get the side salad? I don't have to wonder, should I get, you know, the bun on the burger or not? It's just, for me, it's a way of life. These certain things don't work for me. And then these other ones I'm free to choose because it's not right or wrong, whether I have it or not. And that's. A lot of people are missing this, this idea that what is acceptable is just as good as what is ideal, depending on what circumstances you're dealing with in your life at the time. And Everybody's different!  Everybody's different. And you might be very different this month than you are next month. Maybe Christmas it's tearing somebody up and driving them absolutely mad and they feel like the only place they can express their freedom is by eating whatever they want after 8:00 PM. And yes, it does suck to feel like you're losing control, but what's more important is the acceptance. Like I am in a chapter, you know, this is just a season and I have every intention of taking care of myself. And right now this is the only way I know how, but as long as I stay present, knowing that I play an active role in. And think about what I really want in my life and the life I want to live. I know I'll get back there. I will. Exactly. And that's kind of how I think of vacation. It's like, okay, I'm, I'm not on the steadfast, you know, rules of what I normally do, but it's vacation. And then I knew as of today, That I'm back on the stick again. Um, yesterday wasn't so good because refrigerator was really bare. It was a lot of glass shelves in there.  Yeah, that's true.  And you were talking about triggers with the French fries, and that's how I feel with certain things, which is why it's easier for me to just abstain. Like you said, not indulgent certain things cause you know, once you start, you can't stop. So that's my whole concept for why I intermittent fast too. It's easier for me not to eat me too, eat a little bit and try to maintain that little bits thing. Like I would just rather do the hours of not eating and, and there's even, science that say, if you ate 1500 calories in a six hour window and 1500 calories in a 10 hour, 12 hours, It's still behooves your body to do it in this smaller timeframe. And another thing is like, when you sleep, the first thing I try to get people to do is to give up the food after dinner. Um, because when your body's not working, it can rest better. And people will never think about that. Cause they don't see their insides going at it, trying to digest everything that just plowed down. But your body's still trying to get through that and you're trying to sleep at the same time and it doesn't really work out so good for you. That's so true. I love that. Tell us about a client success story. Well, I think, you know, one that is still a big part of my life right now. We're still working together is someone who has a history of extreme dieting. You know, she's lost over a hundred pounds doing liquid diets and can really stick to them well, but of course, as soon as you're done with. It all comes back, right? And this client really wanted to do things differently because I told her I'm not a weight loss coach. I can help you lose weight and I can coach you through it. But I do things differently. Like I, having weight loss attached to a date is just not my thing because too many people are wrapped up in seeing a certain number or a certain bit of progress. In a specific length of time or they want to quit. And I teach intermittent fasting as the long game. Okay. This is about. Totally re strategizing your relationship with food and how it's going to fit in your life forever. And with this individual client, we have been working together over a year now and she's lost 60 pounds and that's great in a year, but you know, she hasn't done a single food log for me, like journaled what she's eating. We didn't even take measurements until we were six months in. We're trying to take things in a totally different way because. She doesn't just want to lose weight. She wants to change her relationship with dieting and her body and herself. And so over time, she's just mastered these moments of self-awareness that are so critical and changing your behaviors. And especially when it comes to eating, because in the moment, you know, her finger could be. Ready to order something on the Chick-fil-A app. You know, that used to be her weakness was Chick-fil-A and she can look at it and say, If I order this, how am I going to feel an hour from now? Am I going to be glad I did this? How great is it really going to be? All of that. She talks herself through. That's hard for people to do, but she's worked towards it as one of the main things we've been working towards. And now she's says, I don't remember the last time I've ever ordered it. She hasn't had the app on her phone and over a year, and she's, you know, hasn't been through a drive-through and she's just can't believe what her life could look like from now on. Right? Isn't it amazing? It's like, you shared an awareness, she's now aware of understanding before it was always, you know, you did it and then you have the remorse afterwards, but now you like go into it with forethought going, Hey, you know, if I eat that. Yeah, that's lovely to share.  Thank you for sharing that. That's a beautiful story because that's really cool that you're going to change your life.  I am not the get your perfect body in 20 days, girl, either I am on the slow, the slow wins. You do slow habit changes.  I love piggybacking things and habit tracking just for a psychological benefit. But like you said, you have to work with the person and what their Achilles heels are and, and go from there.  We really, we really have very similar thought process. Not a lot of people I find on that much of a parallel cause a lot of, a lot of people are on the do fast and it's something that I'm having trouble with with challenges. I want to do some challenges with people, but people want to do everything in 20 days. And I don't believe in that, it's just not part of who I am because it doesn't last. It just the most like the biggest loser program, that's all great, but it doesn't work. All the people gain their weight back and then someone, and they've had like quasi best instruction in the world. So if our listeners wanted to start, let's say intermittent fasting, what would, what would be something that they can do? Yeah. Even if you already have tried it, but you want to restart, that's really important because it's kind of like if you used to be a runner, but you haven't been running in a long time, you have to work your bait back up to it. As a big mistake. People make, when they think they're going to start intermittent, fasting or restart, they start with 16 hours. You get frustrated things don't go. Right. Whatever. So I created something called the reset method. The reset manual is, is free to download. You can grab it Marisamoon.com /IFFreedom. And that is the acronym. RESET is stands for the R is reduced carbs, and it's not, you don't have to go keto. You don't have to go low carb. It's just low carb compared to what most of us have been eating. Like. Um, so it's the card moderation. I recommend around 130 grams of carbs or less if you're eating three meals or more in this initial phase for a lot of people that. Weaning off of that carbohydrate dependence that makes them more capable of longer, fast. So back to the acronym, the R is reduce your carbs and the E is eat nourishing foods. So that's helping you understand. When you're not eating the bread or the fries or the dessert, what else is filling up your plate and your meals that is nourishing so that you don't feel out of control and you're capable of fasting longer? The S and reset is start with 12 hours. So again, all these things are kind of happening, happening simultaneously to help people become more fat adapted. So their body learns to use fat for energy instead of depending on your next carbohydrate for energy. So start with 12 hours, then learn to extend your fast gradually, and then learn to trust your instincts, which makes it something that can fit your life for women. You know, the week of your period, the, especially those three days leading up to it for most women. And the week that you're ovulating, you're going to be hungry or you're going to have more cravings. You're probably going to have to shorten your fasting window and eat more carbohydrates or more fruit. And that is what I mean by trusting your instincts. If you're like, I don't know why this just isn't working. Like, I feel like I'm watching the clock all day. It's like your body is trying to tell you something. Okay. And if it's not emotional, like it's not just because you don't want to be working on what you're working on or because you're really stressed out. Um, it's still a stressor you in your "PMS"ing saying when you're approaching your period, your body is under stress. And so you have to think of fasting as a stressor as well. That's why it works. It's a hormetic stressor, like exercise. It challenges the body just enough for the right amount of times that your body responds by becoming stronger or smarter or faster so that it can handle that challenge next time. But when it's in the context of too much stress, like you're not sleeping, your life is in shambles, you're working too many hours, you're unhappy and you're on your period fast. It's going to be really, really hard. And that's why the reset method comes in handy because every time you find yourself off track, or I don't know what happened. Go back. See if you can replace some of the bread in your meals so that you're not always having so many carbohydrates and see if you can fast 12 hours and then gradually start to extend your fast, little by little . Each increment comes easy. So for instance, if you're starting at 12 hours and it's easy for three or four days, you might be excited. I want to try 14. I suggest you try 13 first, because 13 already is a change. Like your schedule, things that are going on, there's going to be variables that are affected by that choice. And then when 13 feels good for three or four days, you try 14 hours and then you might notice, like it was great. One day it was easy for 14 hours, but then the next day, I don't know why it was so hard because there are a lot of things that are influencing your ability to do that consistently. And so you're training your body, like you're training to run. You're going to start with a mile. You're going to do two miles the next week. You're going to work your way up to five miles. And so that's the mentality you really want to have when you start intermittent fasting. That is so true. Um, and so we got the R for refined carbs, the E for eat nutritious foods. And, I call that, optimized nutrition, same concept, and then start with 12 hours. Extend your fast and what was the last and I trust your instincts. Yes. And you know, you can also do, like Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and those are busier days, it's easier to fast on those days because you don't have to meal prep and get it out the door and just, you know what I mean? So you can work it that way. People think that, okay, I have to do 16:8, and then I have to do it every day. No, you don't. You can mix it up throughout the week, so you have a girls night out on Friday. It's not the day to fast, you know what I mean? So you that's, what I love about fasting is it's so,  custom to the individual. That is awesome. So the last, question is my signature question. What's one thing that you would, eliminate, in this world, if you could and why? Ya know,, I couldn't talk about stuff that's like diet and nutrition centered, but what always comes to mind is like how some people just were dealt a bad hand in life, you know? And I, I think like if every kid could have parents that loved them uh, yeah, yeah. Just help them have a better future. You know, even if you're in poverty, if you have parents who love you a lot of times you have just as promising of a future because somebody made you understand that things are possible and that you're loved and supported. So maybe it would just be. You know, all of the absent parents. I wish I could eliminate that for, for kids to grow up with stronger goosebumps. Beautiful. I love that. Oh, that's what I love about that question. People just pull it in so many directions. I had no idea when I picked that what a lovely thought, oh, that's really sweet and made my day. I was just lucky to have loving parents. And, you know, at anytime I think of poverty or all the things that really strike the world, even mental illness and things, a lot of those problems would be diffused with people who felt like they belonged somewhere and that they were important. Yes. I. Couldn't agree with you more. I think a lot of things could be eliminated from that. It'll be a trickle effect for sure. All right. Tell our listeners where they can get in contact with you, please. Absolutely. Please visit Marisamoon.com and that's like Marisa with S. And my last name's moon, like the moon in the sky. So you can find me there to schedule a consultation. If you're interested in health coaching, you can join my online program, intermittent fasting freedom, and find the podcast. You can download the free guide. And there's plenty there. I hope for you to, to connect with me. That'd be awesome. That is great. And like I said, sometimes I concur with my guests, but boy, we really have very, very similar beliefs.   So nice to talk to somebody who's watched on the same page as . Thank you for coming on, thank you. And I want all of our listeners to remember life has no remote. Get up and change it yourself. Love it.

In this episode, we discuss why I coach "fitness first" and what that looks like. To grab your free copy of the 16 Day Movement Challenge, click HERE. You can email me at contact.thecollaboration@gmail.com Find me over on Instagram @tiffstartsliving

Episode 36 of WIFA Waves is an extra special one! Lindsey and Jennifer chat with the WIFA Speaker's Academy scholars, as well as the program mentor, Lori Patterson. The women share their takeaways from the academy, their goals as speakers, what they are most proud of and how they will use the tools from the program to share their greatness with the world.Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Registration for the next round of WIFA Speaker's Academy is now open! Learn more and register today! More about the scholars ↓Tahnee DonkinTahnee is the Challenges Manager for Fitness And Lifestyle Group, leading fitness challenges across Fitness First Australia, Goodlife Health Clubs, Zap Fitness and Jetts NZ. Based in Brisbane, Australia, she also coordinates FLG's fitness education program, providing professional development opportunities for fitness professionals. Previously, Tahnee was the National Personal Training Manager for Fitness First Australia, supporting 900+ Fitness Professionals across 61 clubs. With over 13 years in the fitness industry, Tahnee began her career as a Franchised PT at Fitness First in Melbourne before progressing to a PT Manager role across multiple clubs. She spent 5+ years at Goodlife Health Clubs as Regional Fitness Director in Queensland before relocating again to Sydney to take on the National PT Manager role with Fitness First Australia. As well as being a fitness presenter and content writer, Tahnee is an aerialist who spends her spare time travelling to beautiful destinations.Lindsey HeisermanLindsey is a dynamic speaker, life and business coach and personal trainer. She has over 15 years experience working with humans on their mental, emotional and physical health. Her passion is helping you to create the life you actually want and to be your partner in building it. She completed her undergraduate degree at Truman State University with a focus in exercise physiology and her Master's in Psychotherapy and Career Coaching from Adler Graduate School. She also holds a Professional Life Coaching certification. When not working with clients or speaking, you can find her training for obstacle course racing, adventuring and traveling around the country, drinking coffee, and loving the cold Minnesota winters.Kelly LepleyKelly brings confidence and courage to individuals and teams so that they can lead with intention! Kelly is enthusiastic about helping others fully engage in what drives them. She helps clients make decisions more effectively, increase productivity, accelerate innovation and execute strategy to advance both personally and professionally. As an Executive and Business Coach, Kelly specializes in Energy Leadership and Core Energy Coaching. She partners with high-functioning professionals and business owners to effectively navigate professional development pursuits, leadership transition, and operational planning in their business or organization. Additionally, she supports operational strategy and scalability for service-based businesses primarily in the health and wellness industry, founded on 17yrs experience in fitness operations. With 10 years of Executive leadership experience in a large corporate non-profit, Kelly is driven by a desire to align vision and accountability to help leaders transform culture and achieve sustainable results.Carolina ParedesCarolina is originally from Guayaquil, Equador, and lives in Asheville, North Carolina. She has been in the Fitness/Health industry for 6 years. She is passionate about getting people physically active, connecting them with their bodies, and helping them discover how amazing they are. She wants to help educate women and men about what good health and well-being really are and combat misinformation. She is always studying and training, because she loves it and loves being up-to-date with the new discoveries and better ways of doing things.Jess Brock-PittsJess Brock Pitts is the founder and owner of Enlighten Well LLC, a virtual boutique fitness and wellness studio. She is an LCSW, with a background in alcohol and drug counseling, a mom, a powerlifter, and a gym class drop-out turned certified personal trainer & group fitness instructor.She began a fitness journey for weight loss and gradually discovered that it went way deeper than that. After finishing a triathlon (with little prior experience in any of the events), giving birth, and dealing with the body changes that come with childbirth and motherhood, she found she had to shift gears. She discovered intuitive eating, and started moving in ways that felt fulfilling and enjoyable, rather than punishing exercise meant only to shrink her body.She loves the feeling of accomplishment that came with a challenge. In her personal training and fitness programming, she emphasizes body positivity, exercising for health and enjoyment, and empowering other women who are fed up the with dieting and fitness fads.Jess is an ACE CPT & GFI, certified Girls Gone Strong Level 1 Coach, and holds several group exercise certifications, including Spinning and Boxing & Barbells. When she isn't picking up heavy things and putting them back down, she loves hiking with her family.Rachel WindleyRachel became certified to teach Zumba classes in 2018. She started working at Weber State University in Ogden Utah. She was awarded Group Fitness Instructor of the Year in 2018. Weber State then offered her a scholarship to take the American Council on Exercise course and test to get her general Group Fitness Certification. She has taught, Cardio and Strength, Zumba, Cardio Dance, Step, and Hip-Hop kickboxing. Rachel specializes in fitness in every size, body acceptance and intuitive movement. In 2021 Rachel became a certified life coach and now works with her clients to gain body image resilience. Rachel lives with her new husband Kyle and dog Boo, together they enjoy hiking in the mountains and traveling the world.Lori Patterson (Speaker's Academy Mentor)Lori Patterson is the CEO of VicteliB and the creator of Boot Camp Challenge® (BCC). Lori launched BCC in October 2001 with just 1 trainer. Now the BCC family has grown to over 250 BCC licensees and trainers and the program is being launched in 21 states, woot!Lori is a Master Trainer/Specialist for AFAA and an ACE faculty member and holds additional certifications with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and Wellcoaches. Lori is also a National presenter at conferences such as Club Industry, the SCW Mania's and DCAC. Lori has shown her commitment to the fitness industry by training over 300 troops and cadre while serving in the U.S. Army, sharing her knowledge as a fitness expert with such media outlets as Fox 2 News and Livestrong, and creating the Boot Camp Challenge® app! Hoo-Aah!Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

Diabetes. High blood pressure. Cancer. Heart disease. You name the illness, we tend to have the highest rates of mortality. Why is that and more importantly, what can we do about it? Today, we speak with fitness expert and gym owner, Derron Flood, of Fitness First training Services in Norfolk, Virginia about our health as a community. From veganism and intermittent fasting, to Keto diet and conditioning your body for change, we explore how to build black health. Find Flood on IG @Flooddr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingblack/message

Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!Thank you so much for joining me again!Happy Thursday!This week's theme for the podcast is: Top 10 Mental Health TipsThis week we are going to speak about my favorite tips for overcoming regular, everyday struggles we all deal with at some point that is related to our mental health.Join me in going over my favorite top 10 tips for getting through some of the biggest life struggles.Here are some notes from today's episode:Number 1, Decide Your Ideal Workout Time. This is the thing that helped me the most. By not leaving the opportunity to workout to chance, I had a higher chance of actually going to the gym. And I'm not saying that you have to choose one time & go with that forever, but do what will work best for your life. Number 2, Start Where You Are. A lot of times it can be really tempting to just jump into doing as many reps as possible or trying to go 7 days a week, 1 hour per day. But you have to be real with yourself & start where you can start. Number 3, Choose Some Goals. It's best to go into a fitness journey with some actual goals & ideals you want to accomplish, but again be reasonable. Don't just tell yourself in a month you want to bench press half your body weight. Choose realistic goals for yourself & if you are unsure of what an attainable goal would be for yourself, ask someone that is experienced or familiar with fitness to help. Number 4, Remember that it is supposed to be fun. Yes, it will be hard in the beginning, but it should also be enjoyable, as well. Make sure you choose the exercise style that will allow you to enjoy your workout time. Number 5, Consider Your Diet. I do not know anything about dieting, but I do know that you should be trying to choose more veggies, fruits & proteins than anything else. And I am for sure not telling you to avoid everything at all. Just to find your healthy balance. Number 6, Understand There Will Be Setbacks. You can't win everything all the time, so understand that there will be setbacks, you will regress, but a lot of times after regression comes significant progression. Just don't let yourself give up. It's not worth it to give up after all that time spent & energy committed.Number 7, Give Yourself Rewards. Every time you hit a milestone, give yourself a reward. It could just be shouting out in excitement that you hit the goal, or maybe you run a race & reward yourself with a massage, or you finally hit a squat goal & decide to treat yourself to a new gym bag or lifting gloves. Number 8, Create A Vision Board. I love the idea of creating a vision board in regards to fitness, but you could also just add your fitness things to your general vision board, too. You can keep it old school & cut out pics to add of exercises you want to become stronger at, how many reps you want to hit, or maybe you are saving up for to buy a specific piece of fitness equipment. Number 9, It's Not About Looking Like Someone Else. It's just not. It's about achieving the greatest version of yourself, not someone you saw on Instagram or in a magazine. Number 10, Add It Into Everyday Life. Please share this podcast with anyone that may need this encouragement!Thank you again for listening & I hope this episode was helpful.Come visit me on my Instagram page @realpositivegirlpodcast to say hi!Have any questions, comments or feedback?  Send me an email at realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com or visit my website: www.sabrinajoy.comSee you for Friday's episodes!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sabrinajoy)

In this 15th episode The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Sumaya Dalmia, one of the leading fitness and wellness professionals in India, and someone who has been a pioneer of the Wellness and Fitness industry since 1997!Join Sumaya & I as we chat about the mom hustle, the unsolicited snapback expectations, mom-shaming, the Instagram body, the thin vs fit debate, body imaging, metabolism and nutrition related internet fads. We also chat about how Sumaya has challenged all possible gender stereotypes, built a fitness empire and crushed it in the male dominated fitness industry:ALL WHILE BEING A MOTHER TO TWO BEAUTIFUL GIRLS!Towards the end of the episode, Sumaya also shares her secret sauce on developing a positive relationship with eating healthy and hitting your fitness goals while being kind to yourself. Simple and rock solid.This is some REAL TALK that you need to tune into!! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode, Jason interviews Anthony Hudson. Anthony has been in the fitness industry for nearly 16 years and manages nutrition stores, fitness franchises, and the Hudson Hustle, which aims to help people scale their businesses.Anthony talks about the Fitness First mentality and the importance of getting back on your routine even when life throws curveballs at you. The key is to have a routine that you can fall back on when things go sideways. Anthony talks about trying new things, realizing that things don't need to be perfect, and surprising yourself when you push yourself hard enough to try new things. He reminds us that surrounding yourself with a positive community can set you up for success. Stay Connected with Jason PriestWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInStay Connected with Anthony HudsonInstagramTwitterWebsiteFacebookAbout The Dad Bod PodA podcast for men looking to improve their health and re-define their Dad Bods. A place for men to learn, grow and live the healthiest life possibleDon't forget to follow us on IG @thefatherhoodexperience!

In the first interview of the New Year, my guest, personal trainer, Susan Delmonico of SJD Health and Fitness, spent time talking about the one thing so many of us do at the start of a new year. Many of us make resolutions, but over 90% of us will not keep them throughout the rest of the year. Susan spends some time helping us find ways to keep those resolutions. She also comments on whether or not the resolutions we've made are specific and achievable. If they are not, you will always fail. However, if you approach them in a smart way and put a support system around you, your likelihood of success is dramatically increased. Susan also delves into an upcoming 6-week program she will be hosting, a Health and Wellness Program to give people some tools to examine their own lives and see areas needing improvement. You can learn more about Susan by visiting her website, SJDHealthandFitness.com or GeorgiaPersonalTrainer.com, find her on Facebook and on Twitter. Even if you are not close enough to use her services, she provides a lot of good information and recipes free on her site.

With the holidays approaching, we decided to focus our interview with personal trainer Susan Delmonico on gift ideas. Giving the gift of health and wellness can run a wide range. Susan provides some suggestions that range from stocking-stuffers to gifts that can run into hundreds of dollars. From sports water bottles, to athletic shoes to crock pot cooking and training, we cover a wide array of topics to help give the listener some ideas on what to give for Christmas.  You can learn more about Susan by visiting her website, SJDHealthandFitness.com, like her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter.