Podcast appearances and mentions of fred devito

"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you," wrote acclaimed author, Fred DeVito.As the calendar turns to a new year, many are looking for ways to change their routines and habits for the better, and the world of Emergency Management is no exception.In this first episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast for 2023, host John Scardena and EM Weekly host, Zack Borst discuss what changes they see on the horizon for 2023 both personally and professionally.Along with his duties as host of the EM Weekly Podcast, Zack is a frequent flyer on Disaster Tough. He also works as Director of Strategy at Doberman Emergency Management, and a professionalEmergency Manager for the University of Vermont. He is also active duty military, and has experience as a first responder and a firefighter.Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.We are also proud to support Instinct Ready Everyday Readiness Kits.Learn more about Instinct Ready's incredible line of readiness products at: instinctready.com

"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you," wrote acclaimed author, Fred DeVito.As the calendar turns to a new year, many are looking for ways to change their routines and habits for the better, and the world of Emergency Management is no exception.In this first episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast for 2023, host John Scardena and EM Weekly host, Zack Borst discuss what changes they see on the horizon for 2023 both personally and professionally.Along with his duties as host of the EM Weekly Podcast, Zack is a frequent flyer on Disaster Tough. He also works as Director of Strategy at Doberman Emergency Management, and a professionalEmergency Manager for the University of Vermont. He is also active duty military, and has experience as a first responder and a firefighter.Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: info@dobermanemg.com.We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.We are also proud to support Instinct Ready Everyday Readiness Kits.Learn more about Instinct Ready's incredible line of readiness products at: instinctready.com

Elisabeth Halfpapp and Fred DeVito, two leading experts in the world of barre fitness, one of THE HOTTEST trends out there right now. There is no way to even begin to introduce all that this week's guests have contributed to the world of fitness as a whole and how they have shaped the pillars of what a barre is today. Our conversation this week will take you on the journey of barre fitness and the pivotal role Lis and Fred played (Fred is the first male barre teacher in the world!) and how they are continuing to keep their clients moving and aging gracefully while nurturing themselves as well. You will love listening to the easy conversation and all that they have shared with us all on rebalancing their bodies, being flexible in every sense of the word and growing with an industry before during and after a pandemic all with the priority of giving people a better life.  What comes to mind is the concept of your vibe attracting your tribe, and attract a global tribe they did! I encourage you to check out their full bios on their website: www.corebarrefit.com where you will perhaps even take an online barre class with them! Perhaps you want to grab a copy of their book, “Barre Fitness” https://www.corebarrefit.com/barre-fitness-book  Also, give them a follow on social media @corebarrefit | @fdevito1 | @elisabethhalfpapp  [Photo credit: Luciana Pampalone]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Laura catches up with her dear friend, fellow competitive platform diver, and bridesmaid in her wedding, Cristi Christensen. Originally an elite-level gymnast, Cristi went on to train with the US Olympic diving team as a young adult. After an injury cut her Olympic dreams short, Cristi shifted her focus to helping others improve their level of fitness through personal training, Pilates, Core Fusion, and yoga. In addition to a degree in Kinesiology, Cristi has studied extensively for over 10 years with world-renowned teachers including Saul David Raye, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Elisabeth Halfpapp, and Fred DeVito. Cristi begins by sharing what inspired her to get into gymnastics, her journey to becoming an elite gymnast, her transition to diving, and the injuries that ultimately ended her Olympic dreams. She goes on to describe what drove her to yoga, how it changed her, and why she eventually began teaching it. Cristi also details her experience as a global traveling yoga teacher, how the pandemic caused her to pivot yet again, and the outcome of her most recent pivot. The episode draws to a close with an overview of Cristi's work to expand the definition of wellness and well-being, and how her style of yoga brings her back to how she grew up. Cristi's story of responding to injuries with her determination to bounce back, keep learning and moving forward will captivate and inspire all who listen into this fascinating conversation today. Episode Highlights: Cristi's transition from being an elite gymnast to an elite diver Diving injuries ended her dream of the Olympics, just as they'd ended her gymnastics career How Cristi's pain and anxiety drove her to yoga How yoga changed her Cristi begins to teach fitness classes, but she refused to teach yoga What changed her mind? How flying by the seat of her pants helped launch her career as a global traveling yoga teacher How the pandemic forced Cristi to pivot yet again The outcome of Cristi's most recent pivot Cristi's work to expand the definition of wellness and well-being How Cristi's style of yoga, which incorporates dance and music, brings her back to how she grew up Quotes: “My mom was like ‘No more. No more. I know it's your dream but we're not risking you being paralyzed.' And there was no pushing… that was the end of my gymnastics career.” “That's just so quick though, too. I mean, you go for a summer, doing a sport you've never done, and you just decide to move for your last two years of high school. Like, that's pretty intense. But it sounds like that's kind of the way you roll.” “I did shatter my left hand into a million pieces. Basically, I had three metal plates and 22 screws to put it back together.” “And that's where joy, like a joy of movement, started coming back. My body was healing, I was connecting to my breath.” “But now I had a new lens on it, because the practice I was doing was healing me and I wanted to be able to share that with others… I taught tons of different fitness classes and was still doing yoga as my personal practice… yoga really opened me up in a way that I didn't even know I was closed.” “Every time you show up and do it, those voices will get smaller.” “I had some really bizarre instances that just made it so, so clear that the way I was living and the way I was working were no longer in alignment.” “I got to a point where the fear of if I failed was much smaller than the fear of actually staying and staying small and staying trapped in something.” “Over the years it evolved… how could something that was so right, now be something that's actually a detriment to the evolution of my career or the evolution of where in my soul I believe I wanted to go?” “I just thought I was going to be hanging out in LA for six months, like figuring it out… but as the opportunities came, I was like, ‘Well, I just have to say yes'.” “I didn't realize I had all my eggs in one basket; I thought I was diversified.” “Everything I teach is based off of ‘how can we use this as a map for our own empowerment, our own awakening, so that we can live a life that is full of color and rich in love and passion and freedom, but really be grounded in this very human experience and be able to deal with everything that life brings?'” “The whole idea was to share women's stories… I want more women's voices to be heard. I want more kids growing up to have more access to role models from different backgrounds.” “I'm not teaching a routine. It's not like ‘5, 6, 7, 8'. It's actually getting you to a place that you feel free enough to express and to move and to breathe, and just enjoy the aliveness and the power pulsing through your body - letting it move, letting the emotions move, letting everything just flow. And it's super powerful and super fun!” Pursuit of Gold Podcast is brought to you by Kaatsu Global. Links: The Pursuit of Gold The Confidence Journal Life at 10 Meters: Lessons from an Olympic Champion Laura Wilkinson Designs- Shop Laura's Social Media: Laura's Instagram Laura's Facebook Cristi's Links: Cristi's Homepage Cristi's Instagram Cristi's Book

“Using your body as a machine” is a quote that sticks out from our chat with Ashley Layne! She identified with movement when she was just two years old! ”Trust the movement” she says often and her love for community and connection propelled her to create her own “Barre” movement in the Hudson Valley in New York! Listen to how bold she has been — in a business that was adversely impacted by COVID, she doubled down to expand! Talk about faith! Ashley Layne is the creator and owner of Barre Body & Soul. A former dancer for 20+ years before turning into a fitness/wellness enthusiast, Ashley has trained with nationally renowned teachers in New York City under Exhale's Barre program with Fred Devito and Elisabeth Halfpapp, as well as completing the 200hr YogaWorks Teacher training. Ashley got more involved in the wellness industry while living in NYC, shifting her focus as a professional dancer to studying Barre Fitness, pilates and yoga. Experiencing the benefits of moving mindfully sparked her inspiration to create a studio where people could move freely, without judgement and still gain physical strength, while de-stressing. As a mother of three and a business owner, her mission is to create a safe space for her community to step back into their bodies and not only workout but also work “in”. In addition to a full schedule of classes, the studio also offers monthly workshops, a unique Wellness & clothing boutique and infrared sauna all under one roof. The positive energy and motivating music brings a unique experience to every class! You can reach Ashely through her website at: http://barrebodysoul.com/ (http://barrebodysoul.com/) On Instagram @barrebodysoul On FaceBook at Barre Body & Soul ********************************************* To get to know more about our work at BOLD CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS, please go to: https://www.livemasterminds.com/ If you have questions, please write us at: info@livemasterminds.com

In this episode we listen to an interview with Fred Devito about his quote "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you."  We also get some great tips on how to maintain your fitness as you age. If you'd like to get Success Coach to help you with your success journey, book a complimentary session with a coach now by going to https://www.novaseek.co.za/success-coaching/

This month's episode is an exciting one to say the least. Michelle interviews legends of the barre fitness industry, Elisabeth Halfpapp and Fred DeVito. Michelle learns how the two of them first met and how their focus on the future helped them build a life together. Elisabeth was one of the first Lotte Berk Method teachers in the United States and Fred was the first male barre teacher ever. They were later founders of Exhale and helped the expansion of Exhale to 26 locations globally. When creating the curriculum for their proprietary Exhale Spa barre classes and teacher training programs, Elisabeth and Fred took their different movement backgrounds, the Lotte Berk Method, and research with movement specialists to create an approach to barre fitness from that hones in on form, function, alignment, and musicality. In 2019 they opened CoreBarreFit in 2019 where you can take classes with them in-person or virtually today. SHOW NOTES: CoreBarreFit Website Instagram SPONSORS: Barre Where You Are Barre Goods Co. Fit For Barre Pointe Studio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

Elisabeth Halfpapp has had an incredible journey in the fitness industry. She is one of the founders of the Barre movement with over 40 years of teaching and teacher training. As a sought-after authority and expert in the field, celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Heidi Klum, and Kate Hudson turn to Elisabeth when it comes to toning their body, especially their legs, bum, and abs. After two decades of growing the Lotte Berk Method, Elisabeth and her husband, Fred DeVito, decided to create their own method. In 2002, they became the founding partners of Exhale and took the business from dream to reality with 25 units in 11 markets. But in 2019, they decided to start over again. So with the monumental changes of the pandemic, they started Core Barre Fit, a new fitness movement that they've started from scratch on their terms. In this episode, you will learn what it means to truly have passion for what you're doing, how to get your team behind your movement, and what it means to start over three times. With positivity and excitement, Elisabeth and Fred are creating a movement for the third time with the same zest and passion they had over 40 years ago.  *** This episode of LEAVE YOUR MARK is brought to you by one of my all-time favorite brands, Stuart Weitzman! Stuart Weitzman shoes are designed for high fashion and high function. Known for over 35 years for its artisanal Spanish craftsmanship and precisely engineered fit, the luxury footwear brand inspires women around the world to shine with confidence with every step. Stuart Weitzman has always been my go-to footwear brand for when I have things to do but want to look and feel great. I love my heels, but comfort is key. Plus, I know I'm always on trend without even giving my shoes a second thought. Your next pair of fabulous shoes await you. Use LEAVEYOURMARK15 to enjoy 15% off full-priced styles on stuartweitzman.com. Some exclusions may apply. Sponsorships: off for this episode

Andrea Isabelle Lucas, owner of Barre & Soul, author of “Own It All,” and the founder of Barre Guild Academy joined host Michelle DuVall to swap entrepreneurial stories and goals. Having started her teaching career with Exhale Spa and Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp, Andrea shares some lessons that she learned early on that have stayed with her. Michelle and Andrea discuss Ester Fairfax's warm, welcoming personality coupled with her impressive showmanship and performance quality. They also mention the insights into her world that Ester's memoir, “My Improper Mother and Me, “ provided each of them. The original Lotte Berk training program, run by her daughter Ester Fairfax challenged Andrea's perspective on teaching and helped her grow to encompass more into her personal teaching style. Show Notes: Andrea Isabelle Lucas Barre Guild Academy Barre&Soul Sponsors: Barre Where You Are Barre Goods Co. Fit For Barre Pointe Studio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-duvall/message

For years the prevailing wisdom on exercise for older adults has been that as we get into our sixties that we should 'slow down' or 'take it easy' and maybe not do so much exercise. Nothing could be further from the truth, as we age we need to remain consistent with exercise and that means exercising to a point of fatigue. Exercise is stress imposed upon the body, too much could cause injury, too little could result in disease, finding the right amount of exercise to achieve and maintain optimal health throughout the aging process will require some trial and error. However, two fitness instructors seemed to have cracked the code and have developed the optimal way to exercise well into the later years of the human lifespan. Elisabeth Halfpapp and Fred Devito teach barre exercise, a method of exercise that uses lighter weights and bodyweight movements for higher repetitions to produce tremendous results. For years, Lis and Fred ran Exhale, a studio based in Manhattan, now they operate CoreBarreFit.com, a virtual platform that delivers their unique brand of fitness to exercise enthusiasts all over the world. This episode of All About Fitness features co-host Tricia Murphy Madden, one of the leading instructors in the fitness industry; the conversation today focuses on how barre exercise can help participants remain fit and maintain optimal health well into their later years. Lis and Fred are in their sixties yet have maintained energy levels and appearance that far surpasses fitness instructors many years younger. This is a fascinating conversation about the benefits of exercise throughout the aging process and how you can use fitness to achieve optimal health at any age.   Take a virtual barre class with Lis and Fred on the CoreBarreFit platform: https://www.corebarrefit.com   Learn more about barre with Hitting the Barre, an article from CERTIFIED, the online magazine of the American Council on Exercise    Exercise for the Fountain of Youth - $7; reviews the research of how exercise can help extend the life-span; it includes exercises and workouts to help you slow the effects of time.   FOLLOW THIS LINK to pre-order Pete's upcoming book; Ageless Intensity: Effective Workouts to Slow the Aging Process   For fitness professionals, personal trainers and group fitness instructors - earn your continuing education credits for ACE, AFAA or NASM as you learn how to design exercise programs that could slow down the aging process with the course: Exercise Program Design for the Fountain of Youth; $49 (0.3 ACE; 0.4 NASM, 4 AFAA - it includes the e-book)     Catch the video version of this podcast on the All About Fitness Podcast channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkSEaOx8uEBksDjvcVjnizg   Follow the @AllAboutFitnessPodcast feed on Instagram!     Want to learn how to design your own programs to slow down the effects of the aging process? Invest in a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple    www.petemccallfitness.com - sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter and workout from Smarter Workouts AND be eligible to be invited to FREE HIIT at Home workouts!    Learn more about the human body and how to design your own exercise programs with one of the All About Fitness e-books   Functional Core Training - $7; based on the research of Dr. Stuart McGill, it teaches you how to design workout programs that will have you looking great and moving pain-free.   Dynamic Anatomy - $7; reviews how the muscles in your body actually function, provides a number of exercises for how your muscles are really designed to work.   Each one of the All About Fitness workout programs includes exercises for strength, metabolic conditioning and mobility to help you earn the body you want: 8 week Dumbbell Strength Training - $12 8 week Kettlebell Conditioning - $12 8 week Functional Core Strength Training  - $12   Bundles of e-books and workout programs - train your brain as well as your muscles! Functional Core Training and Dynamic Anatomy - $12 Dynamic Anatomy and Core Training Workout Bundle - $19 Dynamic Anatomy recorded webinar and e-book - $19   If you are a fitness professional, you can earn CECs with one of the following courses, approved for continuing education credits by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA): Dynamic Anatomy: Learn how the muscles and fascia function as an integrated system and how to use that information to design the workout programs that deliver results for your clients. 0.2 CECs - $29   Glute Reboot: Learn how the most visible muscles in your body work as well as a variety of exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 CECs - $29 Total Body Core Training: Learn the science of exercise program design and how to apply it to build a stronger core from the inside out. 0.4 CECs - $67   Contact: Pete@petemccallfitness.com     

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” Fred Devito and Elisabeth Halfpapp are the real deal.  The legendary couple,  Cofounders of Exhale Spa and now CoreBarreFit,  join me on this episode to share their incredible journey to the creation of a phenomenon in fitness. Listen to hear how this duo turned something they loved into a business that changed an entire industry.  You won’t be sorry. So many lessons.  Connect with Kara:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karagoldin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Instagram: https://instagram.com/karagoldin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Connect with Fred & Elisabeth:  Fred: https://www.instagram.com/fdevito1/  Elisabeth: https://www.instagram.com/elisabethhalfpapp/  CoreBarreFit: https://www.instagram.com/CoreBarreFit/ Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcast/fred-elisabeth  

A former elite-level gymnast and platform diver, Cristi trained with the US Olympic diving team as a young adult. After an injury cut her Olympic dreams short, Cristi shifted her focus to helping others improve their level of fitness through personal training, Pilates, Core Fusion, and yoga. After earning her degree in Kinesiology, Cristi studied extensively for over 10 years with world-renowned teachers including Saul David Raye, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Elisabeth Halfpapp, and Fred DeVito.Taking a class with Cristi involves the perfect melange of inspiration with athleticism. Your body and soul will respond to her unique and holistic approach to teaching yoga. All levels of your being will be transformed and awakened — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Cristi's bright energy permeates her teaching, creating a dynamic and unique practice that imbues her students with potent vitality. She spreads this energy across the globe leading workshops and retreats and has been faculty on numerous international yoga festivals, teacher training programs, and conferences. Currently, Cristi is shaking up the yoga world by integrating yoga and dance with live DJ'd house music during her invigorating “Deep Exhale” events.From 2005-2014, Cristi served as the Director of the internationally renowned Exhale Center for Sacred Movement in Venice, CA. Cristi's leadership corresponded with the studio rising to fame – Exhale was the epicenter of yoga, setting the foundation for yoga in the western world. Cristi spearheaded the studio and worked closely with many internationally acclaimed teachers.Cristi has been the face for yoga & lifestyles brands such as Exhale Spa, Loewes Hotel Hollywood, Satya Yoga Wear, and Ananda Soul Creations, and has graced the covers of Yoga Journal, Om Yoga, Self, and LA Yoga. When she isn't teaching, globe-trotting, and empowering others, you'll likely find Cristi dancing and doing back flips on Venice Beach!Follow Cristi here:https://www.instagram.com/cristi_christensen/Much gratitude to the sponsors of this podcast:https://blessitbee.com.auEnter promo code STUART for 10% offhttps://www.themilkcleanse.comEnter promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comEnter promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offWith love,StuSupport the show (https://stuartwatkins.org/podcast/)

In this episode the crew covers topics that range from self-awareness, strength, development, good pain and much more. We wrap the episode up with quotes from Fred DeVito & Napoleon Hill. Big thanks to the Producer: Gabe Rivera, beat by TeiMoney & Executive Producer Jimmylee Velez.

In this episode the crew welcomes back Special Guest Mike Mumola. We cover topics that range from happiness, success, entrepreneurship, potential and much more. We wrap the episode up with quotes from Benjamin Franklin & Fred DeVito. Big thanks to the Producer: Gabe Rivera, beat by TeiMoney & Executive Producer Jimmylee Velez.

On this episode Michael talks to Cristi Christensen about the early days of yoga in LA, discovering her own passions within the practice and making space for the new, old and different styles of teaching as yoga evolves. A former elite-level gymnast and platform diver, Cristi trained with the US Olympic diving team as a young adult. After an injury cut her Olympic dreams short, Cristi shifted her focus to helping others improve their level of fitness through personal training, Pilates, Core Fusion, and yoga. After earning her degree in Kinesiology, Cristi studied extensively for over 10 years with world-renowned teachers including Saul David Raye, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Elisabeth Halfpapp, and Fred DeVito. Cristi's bright energy permeates her teaching, creating a dynamic and unique practice that imbues her students with potent vitality. She spreads this energy across the globe leading workshops and retreats and has been faculty on numerous international yoga festivals, teacher training programs, and conferences and shaking up the yoga world by integrating yoga and dance with live DJ'd house music during her invigorating Deep Exhale events. You can find out more about Cristi on her website cristichristensen.com or follow her on Instagram @cristi_christensen.

The Least of These Psychology, marathon running, "time out", the Ray White Real Estate agency, and Fred Devito Dr Danie and Catalina speak about Psychology, “time out”, marathon running, the Ray White Real Estate agency, and Fred Devito… Join this episode as we discover the deeper meaning of ministering to “the least of these”… Who is your “least of these”? This episode is sure to challenge you, as you seek to continue to serve others… Also, be encouraged by what Esther Badia and her team of active volunteer youth workers in the Central Papuan Conference are doing to minister to those in need with “just water”! @AdventistRecord *Our sincere condolences also to those mourning around the world for the loss of a beloved as a result of hatred and discord* #love #followChristblueprint #thereishope

“When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever.” Proverbs 10:25“If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” - Fred Devito

Amanda McGrory rekindled her love for her sport—wheelchair racing—by going back to graduate school. Late July founder and CEO Nicole Bernard Dawes finds sanity and stress management when she steps out of the office and onto her Peloton bike. Exhale executive vice president Fred DeVito never set aside his passion for music, continuing to play the upright string bass even as he built a high-powered career in the fitness industry. Based on these examples from our high-achieving guests, we at #WeGotGoals HQ set out on our own experiments, pledging to try new things or re-engage with activities we’d loved in the past. On this week’s hostful episode, we reported back on what we found. Jeana Anderson Cohen signed up for a three-day intensive course at improv institution Second City. Each day featured eight hours in the classroom and a nightly homework assignment to write a four-page script. “It was hard. It was fun. It was revealing. It was everything,” Cohen said. Ultimately, the course provided just the creative boost she was craving. And working on “yes, and”—a vital component of improv that demands actors accept and build on their collaborators’ ideas—tapped into an attitude of openness she’s carried back to her work. “It gets me out of my own head. My ideas aren’t the only ideas,” she said. “Rather than saying ‘Yes, and how about we do it this other way?’ It’s more like, ‘Yes, and I hear where you’re coming from, that’s really smart and we could add onto it.” Maggie Umberger felt particularly inspired by her podcast interview with author and time-management expert Laura Vanderkam. Building novelty into your routine, even when you’re busy, ultimately convinces your brain you have more time, Vanderkam pointed out. So Umberger begin dedicating precious hours to things she’s said she enjoys, but had slipped off her schedule. Some are brand-new to her: She’s started writing her own stand-up comedy routine. She also revisited her past as a dancer by heading to an advanced hip-hop class. “For so long I didn’t go back to the studio,” she said. “I knew I used to be better and I didn’t want to feel bad at something that I used to feel good at.” In some ways, her fears were confirmed. “It was humbling. I was terrible,” she said (though the rest of us wondered if she was “regular-person bad” or just “former dancer bad,” which is probably pretty different). Getting out there and doing it anyway—even if she tripped over some of the choreography—reminded her that she could survive minor setbacks, and even have fun and create meaningful memories along the way. That’s similar to what Kristen Geil learned from her experiment: making homemade sushi. Geil admitted to being a creature of habit. Her anxiety begins growing when she doesn’t have a plan for the day, week, and month. For the sake of the podcast, she bravely broke from her routine of assembling meals in bowls and ventured to a fish market, where she bought all the necessary ingredients. She started making the meal at 9 a.m. on a Thursday, which felt rebellious in and of itself. Sure, she didn’t completely change her ways: “I didn’t eat it until that night because I’m not a monster,” she said. But the effort paid off in more ways than one. “It led most immediately to my boyfriend coming home the next night with scallops and making this incredible gourmet zucchini noodle, homemade Alfredo sauce, and sautéed scallops meal”—thus kicking off a mini-competition to one-up each other in the kitchen, with delicious results. Bigger picture, it made Geil feel accomplished, and more open-minded about her options. “Once you show yourself that you can add something new into the day, that you can change up the routine, it becomes so much more possible to do it,” she said. And as for me—I’ve always loved live music, either at festivals or indoors at clubs. In recent years, I haven’t made it a priority. There are lots of good reasons for that, from time to money to early-morning workouts that mean I’m often going to the bed by the time the opening act’s warming up. When I fall away from it, I forget how moving music can be—and the experience of watching artists craft it live can never be recreated on a Spotify playlist. So this summer, I picked a few live shows and even one day of a festival, packed my fanny pack with eyedrops and earplugs, and showed up. Doing so not only gave me welcome, mindful breaks from all the focused work I do in writing and running, it also allowed me to challenge my self-definition a bit. Yes, I’m often more tired than I used to be—but I’m not too old and worn-down to hit an 11 p.m. Lollapalooza aftershow if I plan it right. And, if the act is as fantastic as Lizzo, I might even dance a little (though, I can assure you, I’ll always be far more terrible than Maggie). Listen to the full episode to hear more about our experiences, the links we saw to our past episode on failure and resilience, and what new things we’re planning to try next. You can listen to #WeGotGoals anywhere you get your podcasts — including Spotify! If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating and a review. Make sure to listen all the way through, because at the end, we heard from a real-life goal-getter just like you. (Want to be featured on a future episode? Send a voice memo with a goal you’ve crushed, a goal you’re eyeing, or your best goal-getting tip to me at cindy@asweatlife.com.)

In this podcast: how to play with temptation in order to increase your perception of your commitment; resulting in your behavior staying consistent. "If your day doesn't challenge you it won't change you." - Fred Devito

Fred DeVito says that his purpose on Earth is to help people live better lives. What he's helped to create at exhale spa allows him to do that each day. Listen to how Fred cultivated a culture of wellness and empowerment in business, leadership and his classroom. His learnings from previous experiences as a New York City Public School P.E. teacher and a jazz musician helped him along the way as the company grew and what he took away from those seemingly disparate experiences just might help you this week.

Elizabeth Halfpapp and Fred Devito are the fabulously fit couple who created Core Fusion® Barre Method, a total body workout incorporating isolated exercises, alignment, core condition and flexibility. Their book, "Barre Fitness," provides instructions to practice the barre method at home. Alison O'Neil is a pioneer in geriatric and rehabilitative aesthetics. Her charitable foundation, Beauty Becomes You, provides therapeutic personal grooming services to seniors to boost their self-esteem.This show is broadcast live on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Our guest was Elisabeth Halfpapp from Exhale Spa.  Did you know that her husband Fred DeVito was a distant relative of Danny DeVito from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Taxi? In fact Fred taught Danny’s kids how to swim. Elisabeth came on to talk about her new Core Fusion PowerSculpt Exercise dvd. This is the 9th exercise dvd in the Core Fusion series. This one features five 10 minute workouts that you do separately or together. This features a stronger yoga flow with weights plus a core workout, stretching and some cardio. Elsiabeth gave us some behind the scenes look at what it takes to produce an exercise dvd. Plus she shared some stories about her Thanksgiving in the Hamptons which was highlighted by a flag football game in which she competed against and talked smack with none other than Alec Baldwin.

On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp creators of Exhale: Core Fusion exercise dvds and the the Exhale Spa's which are located all around the world. To learn more about heir dvd series please go to www.acacialifestyle.com and to see what Fred and Elisabeth are up to go to their website www.exhalespa.comFor more Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy check out our Wellness Minutes blog where we give you in depth information on health, fitness and weight loss topics in 3 minutes or less every single day. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

The most entertaining weight loss and fitness podcast show on radio." Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show podcast broadcasting live each week from Atlanta, GA, USA.   To download the show on iTunes please click on this link We haven't updated our SobeFit magazine Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy Weight Loss Challenge in awhile because I think it's over - we did not lose 50 pounds combined - we lost over 30 pounds combined which isn't too shabby. Marta Montenegro, the founder of SobeFit, is our coach and she comes on periodically to help us get back on track. We are still trying to lose more weight so please send your tips and words of encouragement or sabotage to adam @ drfitnessandthefatguy.com or to @FatGuy on Twitter. And remember to check out SobeFit magazine at www.sobefitmagazine.comOn today's show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy opened with Carla Birnberg aka MizFitOnline. Carla is an award winning author, blogger and fitness expert. To learn more please check out Carla's website www.mizfitonline.com or follow her on twitter at @mizfitonlineWe closed the show with Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp creators of Exhale: Core Fusion exercise dvds and the the Exhale Spa's which are located all around the world. To learn more about heir dvd series please go to www.acacialifestyle.com and to see what Fred and Elisabeth are up to go to their website www.exhalespa.comRemember, you can find a tip a day at our new website www.wellnessminutes.com or on iTunes here. Or our blog www.drfitnessblog.com Amazingly the Fat Guy is being followed by thousands of people who are interested in what he does each day. Who would have thought?  Anyone can follow the Fat Guy's exploits on Twitter.  Food journals are great ways to lose weight and the Fat Guy is always trying anything in order to lose those last 20 pounds. So take a peek into his food diary. You never know what he'll write. Somehow he can stay compliant to writing on Twitter but he can't fit in exercise each day. That's right, moments after he eats something the Fat Guy used to Twitter about it and you can follow him so that one day if you try real hard you too can look like the Fat Guy. Please go to www.twitter.com/fatguy Remember we are now on every morning in Michigan. On radio station WKNW. They asked us to create a Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy "Wellness Minute." So now a new Wellness Minute runs on that station each morning at around 7:40. Each Wellness Minute features the doctor and I going over 5 of his best tips on a given wellness subject like: losing weight, getting in shape, living a healthy lifestyle, etc. Now these Wellness Minutes are available online.  If you have a favorite radio station that you think would benefit from our Wellness Minutes send them an email telling them about it and who knows maybe you can hear us everyday too. Also once again, I need you to please do me a favor. My kid Max has been doing a radio show called "Kid Power Radio" for awhile now and you should check it out. Tiffany from The Daily Candy called his family friendly radio show "Hilarious!" This is a great show for your kids. It is kind of like a kids version of TMZ or Entertainment Tonight mixed in with a little Wayne's World. Max recaps the week in entertainment and gives his take and review of what he liked and didn't like on TV, at the movies, video games, in books and in music and even restaurant reviews. Please go to his site and download the show for your kid. He had a big show recently he interviewed Meatwad from Aqua Teen Hunger Force on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, someone from Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and even Miranda Cosgrove star of Nickelodeon's Hit TV Show iCarly. And if your kid sends Max an email he'll read it on the air next week. The show can be found at www.kidpowerradio.com and you can email Max at RadioStarMax at Yahoo.com. He has gotten emails from kids from England, Australia, China and even the US. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated.  Thanks to you his show is rocketing up the charts! As always, more laughs, more info and more fun than any other health, fitness, weight loss podcast out there. Click the podcast button and check out the entire show right now. Now you can listen to only the expert interviews at our new website www.healthexpertradio.com here or on iTunes here. Don't forget to check out the Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy blog at www.drfitnessblog.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Shafran's analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our brand new redesigned website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter and enjoy all the benefits of our online weight loss program and community. 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