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We can't bottle Brook Benten's energy, but speaking to her sure comes close! This was a high-octane episode that combines Barbara's favorite topics: running (and exercise writ large), and storytelling. Just like with writing, you've got to earn your sweat. Brook Benten, author of Sweat, discusses her professional and personal experiences that led to this book. Part memoir and part exercise guide, Sweat targets women and moms who are looking to reclaim a more authentic life balance. Brook Benten is a GIANT in the fitness industry: since trading in her twirling batons for step boxes, Benten has been inspiring exercisers for over twenty years. You may know Benten for her dozens of workout DVDs. She has represented brands including Livestrong, Hyperwear, Prevention, Power Music, and Lebert Fitness. Johnny Goldberg (“Johnny G,” the inventor of Spinning) asked Benten to represent his brand as one of six international ⁠Johnny G Spirit Bike Master Trainers⁠. After graduating from Texas State University with a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science and a minor in Business Administration, she earned an M.Ed. in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sport and Fitness Administration from The University of Houston. Her gold-standard certifications include ACE Personal Trainer, ACSM Exercise Physiologist, and Physical Mind Institute Pilates. Benten is among the world's top 1% of kettlebell instructors to train under Pavel Tsatsouline, having earned RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge), SFG (StrongFirst Girya), and SFG II (StrongFirst Girya Level II) kettlebell certifications.  Benten has lectured at universities, led presentations at national fitness conferences, and served as an adjunct faculty member. Her 9-hour kettlebell curriculum is used to teach personal trainers and fitness instructors how to safely and effectively train with kettlebells. In 2023, she published her first book, “Lift Light, Get Lean,” and completed her Professional Life Coach certification through Baylor University. Benten is the wellness travel writer for Texas Lifestyle Magazine, hosts a podcast honoring self-sovereignty by building emotional and relational boundaries, and continues to inspire women to get moving. In this episode, Benten emphasizes the importance of self-care and finding balance as a mother and encourages women to prioritize their own well-being. She also opens up about her experiences with trauma, sobriety, and the challenges of facing uncomfortable emotions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Brook Benten and 'Sweat' 01:54 The Journey of Writing 'Sweat' 04:16 The Structure of the Book and Target Audience 07:00 Finding Balance and Including Children in Workouts 10:17 The Importance of Short, Effective Workouts 12:37 Brook Benton's Background in Fitness 15:55 Becoming Known for Kettlebell Workouts 22:26 Navigating Trauma and Sobriety 28:56 Overcoming Alcohol Addiction and Finding Wellness 30:25 The Power of a Morning Routine and Quality Sleep 36:40 The Importance of Social Connections in Well-Being 38:36 Seeking Evidence-Based Information in the Fitness Industry 49:21 Introducing 'Heavy 100': A Holistic Approach to Wellness 56:33 Wellness as a Journey: Consistency and Commitment Where to find Brook: Website: https://www.brookbenten.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/brookbenten YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmI7X5SgSPIRNbAHY5bfTxg/about?view_as=subscriber Trying to quit drinking? You don't have to do it alone. Here are links where you can find help: NIAAA How To Quit Drinking? Tips From Rethinking Drinking https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/Thinking-about-a-change/Support-for-quitting/Support-Strategies-For-Quitting.aspx Treatment navigator https://alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov/

Cindy Herbert, a mother of three, was the recent winner of 5k Mythic Race in the Elite female field.  She joins Evan Perperis on the podcast to talk about he journey into the sport of OCR, what Mythic Race was like and information about the Phoenix Pro Team.  Plus, she shares some emotional stories about how she has put a past of disordered eating behind her.    Order the Ultra-OCR Man documentary here: https://ultraocrman.gumroad.com/l/ajeuq?layout=profile   Episode brought to you by Hyperwear, the best weighted vest available, head over to www.hyperwear.com to order yours and don't forget to read the latest review now up on The OCR Report: https://theocrreport.com/gear-review-hyperwear-tac-vest/   Music provided by Dino Sinos

John Sinclair is the programming officer for Institute of Motion (IoM), where he designs programs and solutions for the largest companies in the industry, including Nike, Zumba, 24 Hour Fitness and Equinox. He also travels globally, representing the top vendors in the fitness industry: ViPR PRO, Power Plate North America, Hyperwear, Pavigym and Technogym. John is the Founder of Authentic Health Coaching, and specializes in holistic movement therapies and programming for personal executive performance and health, fitness and wellness companies. He's also the co-founder of Seven Movements, an online system that brings wellness solutions to the workplace in simple, cutting-edge methods that decrease pain and anxiety. Enjoy! 00:00 Bratter PA Immigration Law 00:05 Hello John Sinclair 00:15 Visually showing the movement 04:00 When should s&c start? 09:00 What's the context? 11:55 Accreditation 13:57 What's a good certification? 15:25 CSCS 16:19 Swimtraxx Swimming Tracker 17:03 Prefer no experience? 20:45 Strength in Swimming 24:00 Gym work before the swim 27:20 4 Q 29:55 Exercise Snacks 37:23 Brett pushups 40:06 Beine Genetic Testing 40:54 Swim Angelfish Adaptive Swim Lessons Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. SWIMTRAXX: Swimtraxx One is the smartest swim specific tracker. Track your time, heart rate, and stroke rate all from the same device. INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. Subscribe to the Swimnerd Newsletter. Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Produced by: SWIMNERD

The "Hip Hinge" (or the athletic ready position) has been called the most important sports movement. There are many ways to teach the hip hinge. I prefer teaching it using a light two-pound "SandBell" disc. Due to some recent inquiries, here's a fairly detailed explanation of how I teach the Hip Hinge with SandBells plus a link to one of my videos on this topic for further review.*SandBell Figure-8 Toss: https://youtu.be/wGl19QbbRNE

Cody James Milne has been involved in OCR since 2013 running everything from Spartan 5ks to FIT Challenge, World's Toughest Mudder and Spartan Ultra Iceland.  He recently took on the "Unholy Grail" a Tough Mudder weekend packed with almost every race distance they offer crammed into two days.  Evan and Cody talk Toughest Mudder Philly 2022, The Unholy Grail, Obstacle Athletics gym in Long Island, FIT Challenge and finally Cody shares a surprising secret in common with Evan.   Donate/Details for OCR Everest: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ocr-everest-2022 Obstacle Running Adventures Link: https://player.fm/series/obstacle-running-adventures/ep-282-matthew-gill-on-newbsanitys-mud-gauntlet-savage-series-and-toughest-mudder-philly On Endurance Book: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/on-endurance Walking in Staten Music Video (SNL): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W62Vmju18Vw   Cody Social Links: https://www.facebook.com/cody.milne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crusadercody/   Episode brought to you by Hyperwear, use code HYPE15 to save 15% from www.hyperwear.com Music provided by Dino Sinos  

Evan jumps back into an episode sharing why he's been absent he talks Tough Mudder's Infinite Hero Honor Challenge, how the Navy SEAL o course compares to Special Forces/Ranger/Air Assault, updates from Hannibal Race, his new book On Endurance details, his opinions on GoRuck Games, Mythic Race shout out and more.  Plus, a announcement for 2022's charity event OCR Everest taking place at Tough Mudder New England June 4-5, 2022.  Come out and pace, donate to the cause or join the virtual event.  Details here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ocr-everest-2022 Pick up a copy of On Endurance here:   Episode brought to you by Hyperwear, use code HYPE15 to save 15% off your order. Music provided by Dino Sinos

After completing Arrowhead 135 Jake Ramsby is back to talk about the lessons learned and how the event played out.  Plus, we'll find out if he stepped in his own poop again or has a story that really chaps your ass...   Episode brought to you by Hyperwear, use code HYPE15 for 15% off their line up of sand bells, weight vests and more. Music provided by Dino Sinos

"We All Lift Each Other Up" About Today's Guest Pete McCall is a strength coach, personal trainer, author of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, education consultant, public speaker and host of the All About Fitness podcast. As a consultant, Pete has experience delivering education and content solutions for a variety of health and fitness organizations including the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Reebok, 24-Hour Fitness, Core Health & Fitness, ActivMotion Bar, Hyperwear and Terra Core Fitness. Frequently quoted as a fitness expert in publications such as The New York Times, Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, SELF, Glamour, and Shape Magazine and featured as a fitness expert for TV news outlets including WRC-NBC (DC), Fox News, Fox 5 San Diego, and NBC7 San Diego, Pete is a sought-after media resource for accurate, in-depth insights on how to get results from exercise. Stay In Touch With Pete Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Podcast Thanks to: This Episode is brought to you by the help of Yes Fitness Music. To try their no-credit card needed, 14-day free trial click here: Show Notes We begin the show by Pete reminding me that we had met in the early nineties when he was an assistant, checking presenters in at the ECA conference in NYC. This leads to us talking about the importance of creating our own opportunities, including volunteering at local conferences. Pete shares that his fitness journey began when he was working on Capitol Hill. He grew up in the DC area and after college returned to Washington, and it was while he was working on Capitol Hill that he began working at the front desk at a local gym. After he earned a certification from the American Council on Exercise, he eventually went on to work for ACE directly in 2008. Along the way, he got his master's degree but the one thing that he took from politics was the power of networking and getting to know people. Pete talks about the benefits that can come from working within a gym chain. It is here where you can get a lot of reps, teaching, and training. Pete suggests that one way to have a solid career is to work within an organization, do the most you can, work 25 to 30 hours a week and make a very good living. Then to expand your career ask your company for ways that you can expand your services, and help them by offering workshops, etc. for both trainers and customers. We talk about the hustle and grind that has to happen behind any successful career or venture. We both discuss how it can look easy to be at the top, especially with social media but we all have to remember that there was a climb to get there. Pete shares his thoughts on the importance of learning both within and outside the industry that you are in. He talks about the need to develop skillsets in leadership, marketing, sales, and social media. Staying on the topic of social media we talk about how to be resilient and move forward when there is so much opportunity for people to share their opinions of us on the internet. We talk about whether to niche down in one area of expertise or to cast a wider net. Pete shares something a friend told with him many years ago when he said, “you want to be an inch wide and a mile deep.” However, at the end of the day, we both believe the most important thing is to do something and get started. Pete talks about the importance of doing your best- daily. On bringing your best effort forward to every day, regardless of whether it's a good day or bad one. It is when we do our best and create a positive environment for others, everything will fall into place. We close out the conversation with Pete sharing a daily practice that we can all use to stay on track and moving toward our goals, called S.W.OT.Strengths - look at your strengths. What are you doing well? Weaknesses – what are your weaknesses and can you turn them into an opportunity? Opportunities – where are they and where can you create more? Threats – where do you feel challenged? Which elements are in your control and which are outside of your control? So this week I encourage you to remember your strengths, look at areas where you could improve as opportunities to grow instead of signs of weakness. Explore new opportunities and follow through on existing gateways to greatness and view your threats as motivation to rise.  

On Wednesday, August 7 news broke that Stephen Ross, a real estate developer who happens to be a majority owner of Equinox health clubs and Soul Cycle indoor cycling studios, was hosting a fundraiser for Donald Trump at $250,000 per plate (see CNN story HERE). Equinox and Soul Cycle are two brands built on inclusivity and diversity with a large percentage of membership coming from the LGTBQ+ community; when the membership found out that their money was going to a major fundraiser for Trump, #boycottequinox and #boycottsoulcycle became trending hashtags on Twitter. Stephen Ross has the right to spend his money however he wants which includes making contributions to any politician he chooses; however, his customers also have the right to spend their money where they choose. On this episode of All About Fitness I'm joined by Zack Ford, a writer who covers the Trump administration for ThinkProgress as well as publishing his own newsletter on LGTBQ+ issues - Fording the River Styx - which covered the story HERE. Zack shares his insights on why so many members of the community feel betrayed. In addition, Dr. Natalia Petrzela, an Associate Professor of American History at the New School in NYC and co-host of the Past-Present podcast, makes a return to provide her unique insights into the consumer reaction, the boycott and whether it really will make an impact on the company. This is a fascinating discussion about the reaction to the owner of a fitness brand supporting a politician who has actively marginalized many consumers of his brand. Follow this link to listen to the All About Fitness episode where Dr. Petrzela discusses the LGTBQ+ influence on the fitness industry (#fascinating) Follow Pete McCall on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Do you want to learn how to use exercise to enhance your quality of life or slow down the aging process (it can)? Then buy Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple - my book that explains the how's and why's behind the exercises that can enhance your quality of life. Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra CoreTo see all of the creative ways that the Terra Core can be used to get you in the best shape of your life, visit: @terracorefitness on Instagram Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working harder than everyone else. Starving yourself by limiting caloric intake. Exercising to the point of exhaustion. Working out every day no matter how you feel. Which of these methods can help you get the results you want from your exercise program? Yes, hard work is essential but when it comes to changing your body through exercise it may not be the most important thing that can help you get the results you want. Is there a 'best method' for reaching your health and fitness goals? Can there really be a secret to long-term success and, if so, what is it ? On this episode of All About Fitness Don Saladino, a NYC-based coach and owner of the Drive 495 fitness studio with over twenty years of helping people reach their goals, returns to share his insights on what you can do to reach yours. Don works with an extremely A-list clientele, helping many of them to prepare for roles in movies and on TV, but his suggestions can be used by anyone who wants to improve their health and fitness. You'll be surprised to find out that while hard work is important, there is one fundamental trait shared by all of those who have been able to reach and maintain their goals (and you'll have to listen to learn what it is). To receive fun, engaging and information fitness content, follow Don on Instagram: @DonSaladino To learn great exercise strategies and techniques, follow Pete McCall on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Do you want to learn more about fitness and the types of exercise that can enhance your quality of life? Then pick up a copy of:  Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My 15+ years of experience in educating personal trainers can help you identify the best exercises for your needs! Please support the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra Core To see the Terra Core in action, follow @terracorefitness on Instagram! Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. Follow Hyperwear on Instagram: @Hyperwear  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise comes easy to some people while others would rather do anything else than sweat. Many of us who now work full-time in the fitness industry started because we struggled to exercise ourselves and once we were able to reap the benefits from making it a habit we wanted to help others learn how to make exercise a part of their lives as well. Kenny Santucci, the Director of Body by Solace in New York City, is an example of someone who struggled with his weight yet has now dedicated his career to helping others get in the best shape of their lives. Kenny is well known for multiple TV appearances and being an amazing on-air TV host, but what makes him a great fitness coach is his commitment to helping his clients become the best version of themselves. On this episode of All About Fitness, Kenny joins me to talk about his journey struggling with his weight, how he got started in fitness, the benefits of high intensity exercise and why his post-workout brunches are such an important part of his fitness experience. If you've ever struggled with making exercise a habit, this conversation will provide you with some important insights on how you can take the steps to make fitness a regular part of your life. For exercises that can enhance your quality of life right now, follow Pete on Instagram:@PeteMcCall_fitness To learn more about which kinds of exercise that can enhance your quality of life, pick up a copy of the book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. To learn great ways to use Sandbells and Softbells, follow Hyperwear on Instagram: @hyperwear TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra Core See the benefits of using the Terra Core on the company's Instagram channel: @terracorefitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think about the toughest fittest challenge you've ever done... It probably doesn't come close to the Spartan Death Race (the OG of the Spartan Race Series) or running an ultra-marathon across the Sahara or competing in a powerlifting competition or setting the Guinness Book of World Records record for the most exercise in 24 hours (hence earning the title of the World's Fittest Man). One man has done all of that, Joe Decker, the founder of Gut Check Fitness - when it comes to fitness, Joe is definitely one of the fittest in the world, in fact, he is such a unique individual that he WON the Death Race - twice. On this episode of All About Fitness, Joe shares what started his passion for fitness, how he prepares for his grueling physical challenges and provides insights on how you can improve your fitness level without letting age get in your way. Follow Joe on Instagram: @Gutcheckfitness This episode was originally recorded an released in the spring of 2016 and is being re-released as part of the summer re-run series to bring you interviews that were 'lost' when we switched podcast hosting platforms. Do you want to learn more about the types of exercise that can improve your health and help you to enhance your quality of life? Pick up a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple To learn important exercise how-to's to help you feel younger, follow Pete McCall on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. Instagram: @hyperwear  TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra Core instagram: @terracorefitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fitness certifications, like most other professional credentials, require fitness professionals to earn continuing education credits (CECs) to maintain the certification. There are many ways to earn CECs including online education, live workshops or attending the largest fitness education convention in the US, IDEA World. IDEA is a trade association of fitness professionals and organizes the annual World event every year in an effort to provide their members with the CECs necessary to maintain their professional credentials. This year I was speaking at the event but also took time to visit the trade show floor to catch up with some incredibly popular brands doing cools things in the fitness industry. This episode of All About Fitness is All About IDEA World 2019 and features a number of interviews with organizations promoting unique, innovative new products to help you move closer to your fitness goals. Interviews include. Michael Cummings from Trigger Point Instagram: @tp_therapy Kersten Gaba, CEO of Basic Jane, a CBD company Instagram: @basic_jane_co Dan McDonogh from Under Armour Instagram: @UnderArmour Michol Dalcourt, inventor of the ViPR Pro and founder of the Institute of Motion Instagram: @viprpro Jonathan Ross, creator of the Funtensity program Instagram: @funtensity Mike Fantigrassi from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Personal Trainer Certification Instagram: @NASM_fitness FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE A KILLER VIDEO OF Pete McCall and Mike Cummings talking about Speed Training Hear the interview with Todd Wright, the Strength Coach of the Philadelphia 76'ers, he is a big proponent of the ViPR Pro and uses it with his athletes To learn All About the best exercises to help you to improve your quality of life, invest in a copy of my book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple To see the types of exercises that you should be doing in your workouts, follow Pete on instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Visit the Sponsors of All About Fitness: Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. Instagram: @hyperwear TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra Core See all of the cool ways that the Terra Core can make you sweat by following on instagram: @terracorefitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan John is a well known strength coach, author, lecturer and Religious Studies Professor. Yes, you read that right, along with the ability to lift ridiculously heavy stuff, Dan has the ability to delve into the depths of human kind's quest for spiritual understanding. On this retro episode of All About Fitness (originally aired in 2017 but was lost when the podcast switched hosting platforms) Dan talks about the role that strength training plays in developing both the physical and intellectual parts of our psyches along with the benefits that lifting weights provides over the course of the aging process and Dan should know, he's a master's athlete who has competed in various throwing sports including the shot put and Scottish Highland Games. Learn All About strength training in your later years on this episode of All About Fitness. To learn more about Dan John, visit his virtual strength dojo HERE Do you want to learn how to use exercise to enhance your quality of life or slow down the aging process? Then invest in Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple - my book that explains the how's and why's behind the exercises that can enhance your quality of life. Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra CoreTo see all of the creative ways that the Terra Core can be used to get you in the best shape of your life, visit: @terracorefitness on Instagram Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. For great exercise how-to's that can help you reach your goals, follow Pete on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Gentilcore is a strength coach and fitness educator who, in addition to writing for Bodybuilding.com, T-Nation.com and Men's Health has frequently been recognized as one of the top fitness bloggers online (he's one of my personal go-to's). Besides being able to deadlift more than a quarter-ton himself, Tony is well known for helping his clients become ridiculously strong. On this episode of All About Fitness, Tony talks about how to adjust your strength training program as age creeps up on you; in addition, we talk about whether or not 'hacking' your workouts can deliver the results you want and how each of our careers were heavily influenced by 80s movies.  If you've been wondering whether not you're missing out on the whole 'biohacking' craze, then this episode is for you! Follow Tony on social media: Instagram: @TonyGentilcore Twitter: @TonyGentilcore1 Do you want to learn how to use exercise to enhance your quality of life or slow down the aging process? Then invest in Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple - my book that explains the how's and why's behind the exercises that can enhance your quality of life. Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra CoreTo see all of the creative ways that the Terra Core can be used to get you in the best shape of your life, visit: @terracorefitness on Instagram Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. For great exercise how-to's that can help you reach your goals, follow Pete on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The human body is like a cell phone; a phone is made up of hardware, specifically bits of plastic, metal and glass - what makes the phone function is the operating system. In the human body our muscles and skeletal structures are the hardware, our central nervous system (CNS) is akin to our operating system which allows us to function. The data received by the CNS is critical for helping you to move and perform your best. The shoes you wear can affect how your body receives data from the environment, specifically the ground. Our feet are designed to absorb force when we step on the ground and to generate force by pushing off against it. Wearing the wrong type of shoes can change how your feet, and your entire body, function. Galahad Clark is a 7th generation member of the Clark family that makes Clark shoes; however, he realized that many shoes are poorly designed and do not support the natural function of the feet they're supposed to protect. As a result, Galahad started the VIVOBAREFOOT shoe company to create minimalist shoes that allow for optimal foot biomechanics. Recently Mr. Clark & VIVOBAREFOOT produced the movie, Shoespiracy to tell and show how the large shoe companies design shoes for profits not to promote optimal human performance (as many claim). On this episode of All About Fitness, Galahad discusses what motivated him to disrupt the shoe industry; we discuss the benefits of wearing minimalist shoes and address the proper way to incorporate them into your exercise program. If you've ever wondered whether or not your shoes affect how you move then this episode is for YOU! To learn more follow VIVOBAREFOOT on Instagram: @vivobarefoot Do you want to get in better shape or learn more about exercise? Do you want to learn how to use exercise to enhance your quality of life or slow down the aging process (for real)? Then buy Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My book that explains the how's and why's behind the exercises that can enhance your quality of life. To learn exercises that can help you enjoy your favorite activities, follow Pete on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra Core To see the Terra Core in action, follow @terracorefitness on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every time you take a step your feet interact with the ground which sends forces upwards into the body; at the same time the weight of your body presses down on top of the foot. The foot is structurally designed to handle these forces, however if your feet do NOT function properly it could affect many other parts of your body. On this episode of All About Fitness, Dr. Emily Splichal, a podiatrist with a movement background in gymnastics and experience as a fitness instructor, talks about the role your feet play in how your body is designed to move. We discuss the role that minimalist shoes could play in your fitness program, in addition, Dr. Splichal provides important insights on what you can be doing to improve the health and function of your feet. To learn more about the role of the foot in how you move, pick up Barefoot Strong: Unlock The Secrets to Movement Longevity by Dr. Splichal Follow this link to learn more about Naboso Technology, Dr. Emily's exclusive line of products designed to enhance your foot health. Follow Dr. Emily on Instagram: @dremilydpm IDEA World 2019See Dr. Splichal, Pete McCall and a number of other fitness and nutrition experts at the convention in Anaheim from June 26-30, 2019.  Listen to the full episode for a code that will save you on the cost of registration. To learn more about exercise and the best workout programs for YOUR needs, pick up a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra Core To see all of the creative ways that the Terra Core can be used to get you in the best shape of your life, visit Instagram: @terracorefitness Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product.https://www.hyperwear.com Follow Pete McCall on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness E-mail:allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food. Yes, it can be delicious and bring pleasure through our taste buds, but in reality, the food we eat is used to fuel essential bodily functions from digestion to muscle contractions to the cognitive power it takes to read and interpret this sentence. When it comes to the nutrition that supplies the energy for your body, you can choose to eat for pleasure or performance and, this episode's guest, Jenna Bell, PhD, RDN, can help you choose the most effective approach for your needs! A co-author of the book, Energy to Burn: The Ultimate Fuel and Nutrition Guide to Fuel Your Active Lifestyle, Dr. Bell is known for being able to translate the science of nutrition into digestible bites of information that can easily be implemented for real results. This episode will help you to identify changes to your nutrition that could be more effective for your goals. IDEA World 2019 See Dr. Bell, Pete McCall and a number of other fitness and nutrition experts at the convention in Anaheim from June 26-30, 2019.  Listen to the full episode for a code that will save you on the cost of registration. To learn more about exercise and how to design your own workout programs, invest in a copy of:Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra CoreTo see all of the creative ways that the Terra Core can be used to get you in the best shape of your life, visit @terracorefitness on Instagram For exercises that can enhance your quality of life right now, follow Pete on Instagram:@PeteMcCall_fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is so much information about nutrition, some of it based on actual research while a lot of it is just based on pure anecdotal experience. NO nutrition program will work for every person; whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle or improve performance if you are looking for the healthiest eating plan for your needs then it is important to work with a nutrition professional who can perform a proper assessment to identify your specific needs. On this episode of All About Fitness, Ashley Koff, RDN, founder of the Better Nutrition Program talks about the role of assessments in identifying specific needs. Ms. Koff has a background as nutritionist working with many celebrities and now conducts education programs for fitness and wellness professionals as well as offering coaching services to individuals to help them develop the best nutrition plans for their needs. This is a fun conversation with a leading dietitian-nutritionist that will have you thinking differently about the food that you put in your body. WARNING: This conversation will make you want to eat ice cream! IDEA World 2019 See Ms. Koff, Pete McCall and a number of other fitness and nutrition experts at the convention in Anaheim from June 26-30, 2019. Listen to the full episode for a code that will save you on the cost of registration. To learn more about exercise and how to design your own workout programs, invest in a copy of :Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My 15+ years of experience in educating personal trainers can help you identify the best exercises for your needs! Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra Core To see all of the creative ways that the Terra Core can be used to get you in the best shape of your life, visit @terracorefitness on Instagram For exercises that can enhance your quality of life right now, follow Pete on Instagram:@PeteMcCall_fitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stress, like death and taxes, is one of life's certainties. We deal with stress at home, on the job and at the gym (exercise is physical stress applied to the body); we tend to think of stress as a bad thing, yet according to Dr. Julia DiGangi, a psychologist who studies the effects of stress on the brain, some stress could actually be good for us. Dr. DiGangi is the founder of NeuroHealth Partners, an organization devoted to understanding how to optimize wellness and healthy living, on this episode of All About Fitness, she explains how stress can help us become more resilient and capable of withstanding the hard challenges that we'll face in life. If you feel like you're always dealing with stress, this episode can give you some important insights on how to turn that to your advantage. The Art and Science of Suffering - Dr. Julia DiGangi's TEDx Talk Visit IDEA World 2019 - See Dr. DiGangi, Pete McCall and a number of other fitness and nutrition experts at the convention in Anaheim from June 26-30, 2019.  Listen to the full episode for a code that will save you on the cost of registration. Do you want to learn how to use exercise to enhance your quality of life or slow down the aging process (for real)? Then order Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple - my book that explains the how's and why's behind the exercises that can enhance your quality of life. Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra Core To see the Terra Core in action, follow @terracorefitness on Instagram Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. To learn exercises that can enhance your quality of life, follow Pete on Instagram:@PeteMcCall_fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise is only one component of a healthy lifestyle; proper nutrition and fuel is essential if you want to maximize the outcomes of a fitness program. There is so much information, and misinformation, about nutrition that it can be a challenge to identify the best strategy for your specific needs. John Berardi, PhD started Precision Nutrition in an effort to provide no nonsense nutrition coaching to the fitness industry. PN provides nutrition education programs for fitness professionals while also offering coaching services to consumers via its unique online platform. On this episode of All About Fitness, John Berardi talks about the PN approach to nutrition, what makes it unique as an online resource and the real secrets to changing the eating behaviors that can help you move closer to your health and fitness goals. This episode can definitely help you identify one or things to start doing right away if you want to change your approach to your food intake. For life changing information in your feed, follow @PrecisionNutrition on Instagram IDEA World 2019 See Dr. Berardi, Pete McCall and a number of other fitness and nutrition experts at the convention in Anaheim from June 26-30, 2019. Listen to the full episode for a code that will save you on the cost of registration. To learn more about exercise and how to design your own workout programs, invest in a copy of:Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My 15+ years of experience in educating personal trainers can help you identify the best exercises for your needs! Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra CoreTo see all of the creative ways that the Terra Core can be used to get you in the best shape of your life, visit @terracorefitness on Instagram Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product.https://www.hyperwear.com For exercises that can enhance your quality of life right now, follow Pete on Instagram:@PeteMcCall_fitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just like painting a portrait or choreographing a dance, designing workouts could be considered a form of art; all of the components should flow together in a sequence that tells a story. Although she is widely known for curating her online community the Fit & Fierce Club, Sadie Nardini could be considered a creative artist for her ability to design unique and challenging workouts as well as her gift at communicating visually through the power of social media.  On this episode of All About Fitness, Sadie discusses how she got her start in yoga, the role that music plays in her life, why it's important to always remain a student and what inspires her creative approach to life. Follow Sadie Nardini on Instagram: @Sadienardiniofficial Visit the online home of Sadie Nardini See many of your favorite fitness, nutrition and lifestyle experts at the 2019 IDEA World Convention in Anaheim June 26-30, 2019, listen to the show for a special discount code! Do you want to get in better shape or learn more about exercise?Then buy Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple - my book that explains the how's and why's behind the exercises that can enhance your quality of life. Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. Instagram: @hyperwear TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra Core To see ALL of the cool things you can do on a Terra Core (and why you should buy one) check out their feed on Instagram: @terracorefitness For exercises that you can use to enhance your quality of life right now... Follow Pete McCall on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past thirty years if you have taken a group fitness class or worked with a personal trainer then you have already been influenced by Dr. Len Kravitz. Dr. Kravitz is the Program Coordinator for the Department of Exercise Science at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque; in addition, he has spent numerous decades traveling the world to teach the science of exercise to personal trainers and group fitness instructors at conferences and fitness industry education events. Dr. Kravitz is a hands-on researcher with the ability to share his extensive knowledge of exercise physiology in an engaging manner that is easy to understand. On this episode, Len talks about the science of HIIT which is the subject of his recently published book: HIIT Your Limit: High Intensity Interval Training for Fat Loss, Cardio and Full Body Health Our conversation includes the numerous mistakes that are often made and what you can do to ensure optimal results from your HIIT workouts. FOLLOW THIS LINK to Listen to a previous episode of All About Fitness where Dr. Kravitz explains the science of fat burning. Learn from Dr. Len Kravitz, Pete McCall and many other international fitness experts at the 2019 IDEA World Convention in Anaheim, CA from June 26-30. Listen to the full episode for a special discount code. When I'm starting to research a new article or workshop idea, one of my first stops is Dr. Len's articles page - RIGHT HERE To learn more about HIIT, pick up a copy of Dr. Kravitz's book and if you want to know about all of the other exercises that can help you enjoy a successful aging process, then invest in a copy of :Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My 15+ years of experience in educating personal trainers can help you understand how to do the exercises that can add years to your life. To see the types of exercises that can help enhance your quality of life, follow me on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save on the purchase of a Terra Corehttps://www.terracorefitness.com Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product.https://www.hyperwear.com E-mail:allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Age is no reason to slow down or stop your favorite activities. The only thing that should change as we get older is that we should focus on exercising smarter, NOT harder. To make this point and to celebrate the most important person in each of our lives, this special episode of All About Fitness features an interview with Sonja Friend-Uhl, the oldest American woman to break the 5 minute mile barrier, the recent winner of the 45-49yo Women's 800m at the International Indoor World Track Championships in Poland, a recent inductee to the College of William and Mary Athletic Hall of Fame and a mother to two amazing children (she's also married to an awesome guy - so she really does have it all). During our interview, Sonja shares her approach to fitness which has allowed her to excel as an athlete and compete against college-age women young enough to be her daughters (beating many of them) as well as winning a world championship against others of her own age and experience. If you need the motivation to stay with your favorite activities as you get older, then this special Mother's Day edition is for you! Follow Sonja on Instagram (and to see her smoke college-aged women in open meets): @Sonjaruns Do you want to be an international champion like Sonja? That takes years of hard work and specialized coaching (not to mention you kinda have to be a good athlete to begin with). Do you want to get in better shape or learn more about exercise? Then buy Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple - my book that explains the how's and why's behind the exercises that can enhance your quality of life. Follow Pete McCall on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness  Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. E-mail:allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How you do anything is how you do everything. Take a look at ANY successful person, from professional athletes to actors to CEOs to politicians when it comes to the people who reach the upper tiers of their respective field, there is one common denominator - hard work. Success does not happen by accident, it is earned through hours of hard work and dedication to the pursuit of getting better and if you want success in your life then look no further than this episode of All About Fitness with strength coach and motivational speaker, Todd Durkin. Todd owns Fitness Quest10, a San Diego-based training studio that has been recognized as one of the top fitness facilities in the country by Men's Health. Todd and his team deliver results for professional athletes competing at the top of their game as well as for the average folks who just want their clothes to fit better or are looking for the extra energy and stamina to enhance their overall quality of life. On this episode of All About Fitness, Todd shares his basic strategies for how to achieve success in your life; in addition, we talk about his recent knee replacement - specifically his fears before the surgery and how going through the painful process actually helped him develop a new perspective on his career. If you're looking for a little motivation, be careful because this Dose of Durkin is like drinking espresso from a fire hose - hold on for the ride! Follow Todd on Instagram: @ToddDurkin To fire up your motivation, pick up one of Todd's books: The IMPACT Body Plan OR An autographed copy of the WOW Book See Todd Durkin, Pete McCall and a number of other guests from All About Fitness, at the IDEA World 2019 Convention - listen to the full episode for a code that will allow you to save $30 on registration Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Coreto see ALL of the killer exercises you can do, follow @terracorefitness on Instagram Sandbells, Softbells and the Vest by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product.Instagram: @hyperwear  E-mail:allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once upon a time, if you wanted to be a personal trainer you had to spend hours toiling in the physical location of a health club or studio to help your clients change their lives. Now that it's 2019, grinding hours upon hours in a gym to make a living is close to going the way of the flip phone... there will be a few people that like holding on to tradition because they fear new technology (or just don't want to deal with it) but more and more trainers are leaving facilities and going online to recruit and coach their clients. Jill Coleman is one of the leaders of this new form of virtual fitness; through her website: www.jillfit.com and her killer Instagram feed - @jillfit - Jill is changing the game for how fitness is delivered to the masses. On this bonus episode of All About Fitness, you will hear some great insights on how you can rock your workouts from one of the leading fitness influencers today. Want to get in shape with Jill? FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE THE DIGITAL VERSION OF JILL and check out the killer programs that she's designed to help you! Instagram: @JillFit @Moderation365 @thebestlifepodcast To learn more about exercise and how to design your own workout programs, invest in a copy of my book:Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My 15+ years of experience in educating personal trainers can help you identify the best exercises for your needs! Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. E-mail:allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inventor. Strength Coach. Physical Therapist. Tai Kwon Do athlete. International Speaker. Pete Holman, like many professionals working in the fitness industry, wears many hats from inventing killer exercise equipment like the Nautilus Glute Drive to teaching continuing education workshops at fitness conferences around the world. On this episode of All About Fitness, Pete shares his motivation for inventing exercise equipment along with his passion for helping people understand how the human body really functions. In addition, if you've ever had the idea for inventing a new piece of exercise equipment you'll want to listen to this, Pete talks us through the process of how he has developed ideas into finished fitness products being used in health clubs and fitness studios around the world.  Learn from Pete Holman, Pete McCall and many other international fitness, nutrition and wellness experts at the 2019 IDEA World Convention  Follow Pete Holman on Insta: @PeteHolman1 CLICK HERE TO WATCH Pete Holman put Pete McCall through a workout on the TRX Rip Trainer To learn more about exercise and how to design your own workout programs, invest in a copy of my book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My 15+ years of experience in educating personal trainers can help you identify the best exercises for your needs! Follow Pete McCall on Insta: @PeteMcCall_Fitness Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core https://www.terracorefitness.com Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. https://www.hyperwear.com E-mail: allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When muscles contract they produce the forces that move the body; fascia is the connective that transmits and distributes those forces to help the body move. Fascia is an integral component of how your body moves, yet it is often overlooked in traditional exercise programs and could be the cause of the chronic pain or soreness you feel after a workout. No, this podcast is NOT becoming All About Fascia, but when you get the opportunity to speak with Sue Hitzmann, a founding member of the Fascia Research Society and author of 2 books about how to properly take care of your fascia, it's important to give her the microphone so she can help you understand what might be causing that nagging pain that you have to deal with every time you exercise. Sue Hitzmann is the creator of the MELT Method and the author of The MELT Method - a book describing the role of fascia in movement and how to perform proper self-care to reduce the risk of injury. Sue has recently released MELT Performance, a follow-up book that provides more detail on how you should care for you body so that you can participate in your favorite activities well into the later years of the aging process.  On this episode we discuss common mistakes that could cause pain and some simple movement strategies that could help you avoid it. To follow Sue on Instagram: @Suehitzmann or @MeltMethod To learn more about fascia, listen to my previous interviews with Anatomy Trains author Thomas Myers or performance coach, Chuck Wolf. FOLLOW THIS LINK to read a recent article about fascia & the type of exercise that can help you strengthen your fascial network. To learn how to design your own workout program that can help you move better, invest in a copy of my book:Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Corehttps://www.terracorefitness.com Follow Pete McCall on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legs. Chest. Back. Arms. Core. Fascia. Emotions.  What? Yes, most exercise programs will focus on specific muscles or parts of the body, but when was the last time you walked into a gym to strengthen your fascia or train your emotions? The truth is that our bodies are complex organisms containing numerous systems (digestive, nervous, muscular) each one affected by exercise. Your fascia is the elastic tissue that surrounds every single muscle fiber; muscles generate force and fascia transmits that force through the body. If you are not doing the proper exercise or self-care techniques for your fascia, it WILL affect how you move and could be a potential cause of injury. When it comes to our emotions, there is a direct connection between how we feel and how we move; motion influence emotion and emotion influences motion. On this episode of All About Fitness, Rodney Corn, a co-founder of Feel Soma one of the smartest, most innovative fitness educators in the world who helped create the education programs for PTA Global and NASM shares his insights on fascia and emotions and how each can have a significant impact on how you move and feel both in and out of the gym. If you've been experiencing chronic pain or are in need of a new motivation for exercise, then this episode of All About Fitness is for you! Instagram: @Feel.soma or @rodneycorn Learn from Rodney Corn, Pete McCall and many other international fitness, nutrition and wellness experts at the 2019 IDEA World Convention. To learn more about how exercise can enhance YOUR quality of life, follow this link to purchase Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple to learn the best exercises for your needs! Please support the sponsors of All About Fitness: Terra Core - the ULTIMATE home workout equipment! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core for your own workouts! Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - one of the pieces of equipment featured in my book, Smarter Workouts, Sandbells and Softbells can help you build muscle and torch calories whether at home or in the gym - use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strength is a word often associated with our muscles; however, EVERY part of your body - especially the muscle between your ears - can benefit from a well designed strength training program. Amber Dodzweit Riposta, a fitness coach and trainer based out of South Florida, stops by All About Fitness to share her motivation for why she exercises, discuss the coach that helped influence her path to fitness and how strength training can benefit much more than just your muscles. This episode will definitely help you to find a new motivation for exercise! If you need that, or if you want some guidance from Coach Amber, then check out the challenge she is running with Oxygen Magazine, it can help you set new goals and CRUSH THEM! To learn more about exercise and how to design your own workout programs, invest in a copy of my book:Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My 15+ years of experience in educating personal trainers can help you identify the best exercises for your needs! Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness E-mail:allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise is good for your health. That may not be ground-breaking news for many of us, but the fact remains that from the US government to your health insurance provider, many organizations and institutions now recognize exercise and regular physical activity as an integral component for maintaining optimal health. Dr. Cedric Bryant is the President and Chief Science Officer of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and has played an instrumental role in helping promote the benefits of exercise and physical activity. ACE is known for educating personal trainers and fitness instructors, but they also play an important role in advocating for ways to incorporate more physical activity into your daily life. If you want to learn more about how to use exercise to manage your health, this episode is for you! To learn more about exercise and how to design your own workout programs, invest in a copy of my book:Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My 15+ years of experience in educating personal trainers can help you identify the best exercises for your needs! Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness  E-mail:allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IHRSA (pronounced Ur-sah) stands for the International Health and Racquet Sportsclub Association and is the trade association for the health club industry both in the US and around the world. The IHRSA conference and trade show takes place every March and is where health club owners and operators learn what they need to know about fitness facility operations and management which can include everything from vendors who provide soap and paper towels to companies like Les Mills which provide the group fitness programs that make you sweat. What you will hear on this episode is a number of industry leaders from health clubs, equipment companies and the media sharing their insights on the new products and programs that stood out at this year's trade show. The products, service and programs that make you sweat are first introduced at this trade show where buyers from health clubs and studios determine the best ones for YOU, their members. If you're a fitness consumer then you will love this behind-the-scenes look at how the industry operates. in order of appearance, the guests are: Clifton Harski - COO of Fitwall Coleman Young - Software engineer for Blue Goji, a virtual reality company Erika Quest - Balanced Body - a company that provides Pilates equipment & education Tricia Murphy Madden - co-founder of the Barre Above program Brett Collins - Versaclimber Use THIS LOCATOR to find a Versaclimber-equipped facility near YOU! Amanda Vogel - reporter and thought leader Randy Hetrick - Founder and CEO of TRX Keith Burnett - Les Mills Learn more about the Les Mills Born to Move program for kids Doris Thews - VP of Group Fitness, Team Training & Innovation - VASA Fitness Tim Hawkins and Jeff Dilts - VP's - Core Health and Fitness Anthony Carey - inventor of the CoreTex Steven McKee - Regional VP of Fitness for EoS Fitness Amy Dixon - Director of Group Fitness Programming - Equinox Learn how to use exercise to enhance your quality of life by investing in my book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Terra Core Fitness - voted one of the top 25 in-home fitness products by Men's Health; use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core Instagram: @Terracorefitness Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - one of the most versatile exercise tools for the home or gym; use code AAF10 to save 10% on your purchase! Instagram: @hyperwear  allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are specific stages of motor learning for human development including rolling over, crawling, walking and climbing; movement is inherent in our nature, it is what our bodies are designed to do. Anytime you learn a new exercise, try a new dance step or play a new sport you are developing new motor skills and there is a specific learning process. Dr. John Krakauer is the John C. Malone Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University; it is his job to study how humans develop and learn new movement skills. On this episode of All About Fitness, Dr. John Krakauer and I discuss the motor learning process, the benefits of learning a new sport at any age and whether technology really can help you become better at a specific skill. Dr. Krakauer is known for his, "Is the Dumb Jock Really a Nerd' hypothesis which posits that skilled movement requires genius-level function from the brain.  To understand more about Dr. Krakauer and his work, READ THIS PIECE about his role with the BLAM Lab at Johns Hopkins University. To learn more about how exercise can enhance YOUR quality of life, follow this link to purchase Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, my 15 years of educating personal trainers can help you learn the best exercises for your needs! Please support the sponsors of All About Fitness:Terra Core Fitness - the ULTIMATE home workout equipment! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core for your own workouts! Instagram: @TerraCoreFitness Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - one of the pieces of equipment featured in my book, Smarter Workouts, Sandbells and Softbells can help you build muscle and torch calories whether at home or in the gym - use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. Instagram: @hyperwear  Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness  Email: allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a long but fascinating episode that takes a deep dive into how technology is influencing human movement. Mark Mastalir is the CMO for Halo Neuroscience - a technology that is literally influencing how the brain works. Zach Schonbrun is a writer who covers the business of sports and the author of the Performance Cortex which explains how science is changing the way that athletes train and compete. This special two-interview episode begins with Mastalir explaining how Halo is using a technology called transcranial stimulation to stimulate the motor cortex in a way that can help the user improve and refine coordinated movement patterns. The second interview features Schonbrun discussing what he learned about Halo and other types of technology that are currently being studied in an effort to improve human performance. To learn more about exercise and how to design your own workout programs, invest in a copy of my book:Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My 15+ years of experience in educating personal trainers can help you identify the best exercises for your needs! Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core. Check out @terracorefitness on Instagram to see all of the amazing ways you can use it to make yourself sweaty! Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. E-mail:allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently while in NYC to speak at a fitness event I was able to put together an all-star lineup of fitness experts to talk about current trends and how we'll be doing fitness differently in the coming years. This Roundtable includes: Irene McCormick - the 2018 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and a Coach at OrangeTheory Fitness, one of the hottest, most popular fitness studio concepts in the past few years; Tricia Madden - one of the co-creators of the Barre Above program and an expert on identifying trends before they are popular; Rick Richey - yes, he's back but that's because he's the super-cool co-host (along with Aaron Drogo) of the Omnia Fitness podcast as well as a partner (again, with Mr. Drogo) in one the hottest studios in NYC: ReCOVER and finally, Gerren Liles - one of the most popular group instructors for Equinox in NYC along with being one of the instructors for the Mirror - a brilliant new concept in home fitness. With this diverse background of talent and expertise you are about to listen to a great conversation of what makes the hottest trends, like Barre, popular along with trends like the Mirror that will be shaping (literally) the future of fitness. Follow the Roundtable on Instagram: @GerrenLiles @MurphMadden @Dr.RickRichey @irenemccormick3 @PeteMcCall_fitness @terracorefitness To learn more about exercise and how to design your own workout programs, invest in a copy of my book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple My 15+ years of experience in educating personal trainers can help you identify the best exercises for your needs! Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. E-mail: allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The brain is one of the most powerful organs in the human body, yet how often does one walk through the door of a health club thinking, "today is the day I train my brain?" Yes, we are all well aware of the benefits of exercise for our muscles and heart, however exercise also provides numerous benefits for the most important muscle in our body - the brain. This is the second appearance by Ryan Glatt, the founder of Somatiq and a Brain Health Expert at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute where he uses exercise to help people improve their cognitive function. On this episode we discuss technology and how it can be used to enhance exercise in ways that benefits your brain. Forget about the stereotype of the dumb weightlifter, on this episode of All About Fitness, Ryan will explain which types of exercise can boost your brain power! Follow Ryan on Instagram: @Glatt.Somatiq Follow THIS LINK to see an example of a ViPR Pro Flow by Genesis (as mentioned on the show, it's one of the BEST ways to boost your brain power through exercise) To learn more about how exercise can enhance YOUR quality of life, follow this link to purchase Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, my 15 years of educating personal trainers can help you learn the best exercises for your needs! Please support the sponsors of All About Fitness: Terra Core - the ULTIMATE home workout equipment! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core for your own workouts! Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - one of the pieces of equipment featured in my book, Smarter Workouts, Sandbells and Softbells can help you build muscle and torch calories whether at home or in the gym - use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. contact All About Fitness: allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com  Follow Pete: Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology doesn't just mean computer chips and nanobytes, anything that enhances human performance could be considered technology. The TRX Suspension Trainer is an excellent example of one type of technology - it's not complicated but it does an effective job of challenging the body to work harder. iPhones, fitness trackers and even algorithms that can push forward or predict the workouts you should be doing based on what you have been doing are all examples of different types of technology which is why Chris Frankel, the Director of Human Performance for TRX, is the PERFECT person to contribute to the All About Fitness series on fitness and technology. In our conversation, Chris discusses how technology can improve our fitness as well as potential areas where it may have shortcomings in improving human performance potential. Learn how you could be using technology to aid your workout programs on this episode of All About Fitness To learn more about the TRX Maps program described by Chris, listen to episode 66 of All About Fitness If you want to learn about the best exercises and movements to improve your quality of life, then pick up Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple - where my 15 years of experience in teaching personal trainers is used to help you learn the best exercises for your needs. To learn more about Sandbells and Softbells and how they can help you improve YOUR fitness FOLLOW THIS LINK and use code AAF10 to save 10% on a purchase of any Hyperwear product. The Terra Core is one of the HOTTEST new products on the fitness market, FOLLOW THIS LINK to learn how the Terra Core can help you exceed your fitness goals; use code AAF10 to save 10% on a purchase follow Terra Core Fitness on Instagram: @terracorefitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology disrupts industries. Netflix eliminated Blockbuster - now instead of driving somewhere to argue about what to watch before falling asleep in front of the TV, we can do it from the comfort of our homes. From scheduling and paying for fitness classes via an app to fitness trackers and wearable technology that provide data on your exercise efforts to cardio equipment with integrated TVs to the social media platforms that allow you to take sweaty selfies after you’re done exercising, technology is indeed having an impact on how we exercise.  This is a first episode in a special series looking into how technology is hacking fitness. The series starts off with Bryan K. O'Rourke, an investor and serial entrepreneur who currently serves as the President of the Fitness Industry Technology Council and the host of the Fitness + Technology podcast making him the perfect person to launch this series.  Technology can support our fitness efforts in a number of different ways, but are there limits as to how technology can help us? Do we need technology to get the results we want from exercise and if so, what kind? We answer these questions and more on this first episode in a special All About Fitness series on fitness technology  Follow Bryan O'Rourke on Instagram and Twitter: @bryankorouke Do you want to learn the best exercises to enhance your quality of life? Then my book, Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple is for you. I've been teaching personal trainers for 15 years and in this book I use that experience to teach you the how and the why behind designing your own exercise programs. To learn more about the Terra Core go to www.terracorefitness.com or follow on Instagram: @TerraCoreFitness To learn more about Sandbells, Softbells and the Vest - visit Hyperwear.com Follow Pete: Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness  www.petemccallfitness.com show email: allaboutfitnesspodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise is physical stress applied to the body, it is only one road on the arduous journey to your goals. Yes, exercise is important, but too much could actually be bad for your health and keep you from reaching your goals. How your body recovers from the stresses of the workouts that you do can make a huge difference in the results from your efforts. The recovery part of your workout program could be that last road to the final destination of your fitness goals. That’s why fitness industry icons and veteran personal trainers Rick Richey and Aaron Drogoszewski started ReCOVER a studio in New York City that focuses specifically on the recovery component of the fitness process. On this episode of All About Fitness we talk about the role that recovery plays in helping elite athletes achieve optimal performance, what that means for you and why you should be doing the same recovery strategies after your own workouts. To hear more from Rick and Drogo, FOLLOW THIS LINK to their Omni Fitness Podcast To learn more about recovery and how to apply it to your workout programs, read Pete's blog and article below: Top Strategies for Recovery Between Workouts Recovery Techniques for Fitness Professionals (but can be applied to anyone) To learn how to design your own workout programs, buy Pete's book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Visit the Sponsors of All About Fitness: Terra Core Fitness - use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of a Terra Core Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of Softbells, Sandbells or the Vest Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Pete@Petemccallfitness.com www.petemccallfitness.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most powerful muscle in the human body is the brain, from sports to business to military operations, once the brain has 'switched on' and committed to a goal very little can derail it's success. On this episode of All About Fitness, Jen Widerstrom, a celebrity fitness coach and author of Diet Right for your Personality Type, shares how she has established the success-oriented mindset that has allowed her to achieve great accomplishments on the athletic field, in the weight room on television and, most importantly, in life. Our discussion ranges from her motivation for getting involved in fitness to how she has dealt with her own personal struggles and you will learn a few insights that can help you adopt a goal-crushing mindset. If you are interested in learning more about Jen and her coaching programs, please FOLLOW THIS LINK Follow Jen on Instagram: @jenwiderstrom To have Jen as YOUR private coach, visit her online program available via NEOU Fitness: https://go.onelink.me/KV6T/jenwiderstrom Learn the best exercises for your lifestyle, order Pete McCall's book Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Terra Core - The Shape of Things to Come - use code AAF10 to save 10% Hyperwear - the Vest, Sandbells and Softbells - use code AAF10 to save 10% on your order Follow Pete McCall on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's for a birthday, holiday or special occasion, giving the perfect gift can be a difficult challenge; when it goes right, it feels awesome to give a special person that special something that they can use throughout the entire year. And no one wants to give a gift that ends up collecting dust in the closet or on a shelf in the garage.  On this episode of All About Fitness, fitness writer and professional product reviewer Amanda Vogel joins me to talk about the best gifts for the fit people in your life. Don't spend hours wandering the store or scrolling online and whatever you do, don't cop out by simply giving a gift card, the All About Fitness Gift Guide can help you find that perfect something for your special someone.    Here is a list of products mentioned in the show. NOTE: we identify any conflicts of interest or relationships that both Amanda and I have with the products we discuss.    Yes, this is a BIG conflict, but it IS my book, so... Learn how to design your own workout programs using only one piece of equipment in my book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple; coming soon from Human Kinetics    -Motiv ring  activity tacker https://mymotiv.com/    - MERRITHEW Fascia ReleaZer https://www.merrithew.com/shop/ProductDetail/ST06277_Fascia-Releazer    - MERRITHEW 6 lb. Twist Ball with handles https://www.merrithew.com/shop/ProductDetail/ST06234_Twist-Ball-With-Pump--6-Lb-purple   - RYU Camo Waist Pack (aka fanny pack) - https://shop.ryu.ca/collections/whats-new-bags/products/waist-bag   - New Balance Radiant Heat apparel for cold weather exercise. https://www.newbalance.com/radiant-heat-collection/    - Lole Quilted Lily Tote (gym bag): https://ca-en.lolelife.com/collections/gifts-for-her/products/quilted-lily-bag-law0675?variant=12725982888002    - LuluLemon In a Flash Arm Warmer https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-scarves-gloves/In-A-Flash-Armwarmer/   - Nicepipes Arm and Legwarmers: https://www.nicepipesapparel.com/   - Vi Personal Trainer - https://vitrainer.com/   - Apple Watch - www.apple.com/watch   - Fabletics - the clothing subscription service  https://www.fabletics.com    - Spartan race trifecta pass https://www.spartan.com/en/2019-season-passes   - Tactical gloves https://www.amazon.com/Mechanix-Wear-MultiCam-Tactical-Camouflage/dp/B00LB46CM4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1544115533&sr=8-7&keywords=tactical+gloves   - Hydro flask  https://www.amazon.com/Hydro-Flask-Double-Insulated-Stainless/dp/B01ACAREYM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1544115576&sr=8-6&keywords=water+bottle   - Rollga foam roller    www.rollga.com      Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the World's Best™ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)  Instagram: @Hyperwear   Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action Instagram and YouTube: @Terracorefitness   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness    

This is the FIRST EVER swapcast on AAF! Rick and Drogo, the hosts of the OMNIA Fitness podcast, invited me on their show so I hit record and am posting my version on All About Fitness. Besides hosting a killer podcast, Rick and Aaron opened Recover - the FIRST studio in NYC focused specifically on the recovery phase of exercise, and are educators for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) where they teach human movement science to prospective fitness professionals. Our conversation ranges from discussing body image issues for fitness instructors to identifying the popular fitness personalities who may be complete frauds to the benefits of being a master trainer responsible for educating other fitness professionals. This episode provides a great insight into what fitness geeks like us talk about when we are hanging out together.    Learn how to design your own workout programs using only one piece of equipment in my book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple; coming soon from Human Kinetics   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the World's Best™ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)  Instagram: @Hyperwear   Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action Instagram and YouTube: @Terracorefitness   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness    

Group fitness classes are consistently one of the most popular programs or services offered by a health club or fitness studio. Exercising with other people creates a social environment that makes the process more enjoyable. Many people also enjoy group fitness because it is a chance to shut down the brain and let the body do the work while an instructor coaches the class through a workout. Body Pump. CX Works. Grit. Body Combat. All are group fitness classes designed by Les Mills. Working out in a group setting has come a long way since Jane Fonda pulled on some leg warmers and encouraged us to 'go for the burn!' While Ms. Fonda and the early pioneers of group fitness were responsible for creating their own dance-based workout programs, group fitness has evolved and now includes a variety of different formats for all levels of exercise experience. As the fitness industry has matured it is now possible to make a living as a full-time group fitness instructor In general, there are 2 different types of group fitness instructors: Freestyle instructors design their own workouts for the classes they teach Pre-choreographed instructors teach a workout designed by a third party. Les Mills is a chain of health clubs in New Zealand that has changed how the world does group fitness. Les Mills was the first club operator to realize there might be a market for formatted group fitness classes that provide a consistent, effective, safe and, most importantly, FUN workout experience. On this episode of All About Fitness, Bryce Hastings, the Science Director for Les Mills, pulls back the curtain and shares how Les Mills designs the workouts and conducts the research that makes thousands of people around the world get sweaty every day. Learn how Les Mills identifies the programs that will be successful as well as conducts the research to prove the benefits of the workout. To learn more about Les Mills, Les Mills programs or how to become a Les Mills group fitness instructor (it's a great place to start!) visit their home in cyber space: Les Mills Review the research that Les Mills conducts on its own programs: https://www.lesmills.com/us/research/ (I'll be reviewing this)  Learn how to design your own workout programs using only one piece of equipment in my book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple; coming soon from Human Kinetics   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the World's Best™ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)  Instagram: @Hyperwear   Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action Instagram and YouTube: @Terracorefitness   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness  

Admit it, how many times have you shown up to a workout only because you feel guilty and want to 'punish' yourself with exercise because of a few choices you made in the previous 24-48 hours? When done properly, exercise should focus on enhancing your quality of life so that you can enjoy the most it has to offer as opposed to being used as a punishment. One key to learning how to enjoy exercise is by working with the right fitness professionals who can help you learn how to establish a positive, successful relationship with fitness which is the speciality of Jamie Atlas, a Denver-based personal trainer and fitness studio owner who has repeatedly been recognized as one of the top personal trainers in the Denver area.  After a brief hiatus, All About Fitness returns featuring a powerful interview with Jamie Atlas, a former professional basketball player-turned personal trainer, who specializes in helping his clients establish a positive, successful and rewarding relationship with exercise.  FOLLOW THIS LINK To visit the electronic version of Jamie Atlas Be inspired (or entertained, at the very least you'll be slightly amused) by Jamie on social media:  Instagram: @jamieatlasfitness    Learn more about fitness and how to design the best workout program for your needs in my new book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple     Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the Worlds Best™ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)      Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core   FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness

If Monday is international chest day - the day when every guy goes to the gym to do their favorite exercise: the barbell chest press, and other isolation movements for strengthening the pectoralis major and minor muscles, then which day should people strengthen their fascia? Strength training with linear patterns is the best way to strengthen your muscle, but there's another tissue in your body that is often overlooked - your fascia and elastic connective tissues. Muscle tissue can be described as the contractile element, fascia is the elastic component - they are different types of tissue; yes, they complement each other, however they function differently and need different exercises. On this Quick Fit Tip learn more about your fascia and the best types of exercise to strengthen your connective tissues so that you can improve your movement skill while reducing the risk of injury. Learn more about fitness and how to design the best workout program for your needs in my new book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple   Training the Fascia Network, Part 1 Training the Fascia Network, Part 2 Latest Research on Fascia  5 things to know about your fascia Functional Training 2.0   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the World's Best Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product     Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core   FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness

Why do you exercise? What causes you to push yourself when you're already tired? How do you get motivated to achieve a challenging fitness goal? There are two primary types of motivation: intrinsic - working on a task for our own needs or interests and extrinsic - taking on a task to please or to meet the expectations of others; both types can be useful for giving you the ability to accomplish a daunting fitness goal. On AAF110 Hannah Eden, a popular fitness influencer on Instagram and a founder of the Pump Fit Club fitness studio in South Florida, shared how the loss of a close friend motivated her to join the fight to F*** cancer. When we spoke, Hannah was in the process of training for the Ring Road Race around Iceland to raise money in the memory of her friend, Jessica Boswell.   On this episode of All About Fitness, Hannah returns to talk about the experience and how she stay motivated to focus on her goal of completing the road even when her body was screaming at her to stop. In addition, Hannah updates us on what she is doing to help others become motivated to reach their goals. To learn more about the couples challenge she and her husband are running with Oxygen magazine, FOLLOW THIS LINK. CLICK HERE to learn more about Serene Soldier and what you can do to help Hannah fight cancer.  Learn how to design your own workout programs using only one piece of equipment in my book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple; coming soon from Human Kinetics   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the World's Best™ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)  Instagram: @Hyperwear   Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action Instagram and YouTube: @Terracorefitness   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness  

In professional sports the job of an athlete is to use his or her skills and abilities to help a team win games. The role of a coach is to teach players specific strategies and tactics of a sport, or a specific position in a sport, so they can out-perform their competition. The function of a strength and conditioning coach is to keep athletes fit, healthy and on the field (or court) so they can properly execute the plays as designed and instructed by the team coaches. Yes this may be biased, but it is my opinion that the strength and conditioning coach has one of the most important jobs on a team because helping athletes get in shape and stay injury-free has the greatest impact on whether or not a team is able to perform to the best of it's ability. On this episode of All About Fitness, Todd Wright, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team, shares how he helps his athletes get in top physical shape and prepare off the court to help the team beat the competition. Coach Wright's insights can help you to identify the most effective way to get in shape and stay game-ready for your favorite sport or recreational activity; if it's good enough to help one of Coach Wright's players, it's good enough to help you be your best! Note: NBA Star Kevin Durant credits Todd with having a significant impact on his playing career. Check out this video of Todd coaching his athletes through a complete dynamic warm-up - if it works for a NBA player, it can work for you! This older video shows Todd in action running an off-season conditioning program for his college athletes   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ˜Worlds™ Best™ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products! Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core   FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness

Introducing a new feature of AAF - The Fitness Roundtable; do you want to know what top fitness instructors and personal trainers talk about when we get together? Would you like to hear insights from the top fitness educators who train the trainers? Each Fitness Roundtable will be a group discussion with some of the top influencers in the fitness industry.  This episode of The Fitness Roundtable was recorded at the SCW Mania Fitness Conference in Dallas with Amy Dixon - Director of Group Fitness Programming for Equinox health clubs, Doris Thews - the Vice-President of Group Fitness, Team Training and Innovation for the Vasa Fitness chain of health clubs, Marc Coronel - a master trainer for multiple fitness brands and Brandon Wagner - also a master trainer for industry-leading brands. We talk about the true definition of fitness, which "celebrity trainers" are frauds and the 80s movies which helped spark our interest in exercise. This is a fun and captivating episode that will give you a new appreciation for the professionals who make a living making you sweaty.  Follow the Roundtable on Instagram: Marc Coronel: @openmindfitness Amy Dixon: @amydixonfitness Brandon Wagner: @bwags73 Doris Thews: @doristhews Coming soon, the first fitness book by host Pete McCall: Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the World's Best™ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)  Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core   FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness

One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over yet expecting different results. This definition is a perfect description for how many people approach fitness, they do the same workout repeatedly yet want it to produce a different outcome. Pushing yourself to try a new physical challenge is one way to break out of a routine with an exercise program that can deliver results. On this episode of All About Fitness guest Alex Isaly talks about his recent participation in the Race Across America (RAAM) and how training for endurance events can help you push past your limits. Alex is a personal trainer and fitness instructor who teaches group programs for Life Time Fitness and travels the country certifying fitness instructors in Spartan Strong, the group fitness program developed to help people prepare to complete a Spartan Race. Despite his busy work and travel schedule Alex still makes his own fitness a priority and finds time to train for grueling endurance events. If you are a road warrior yourself or if you are looking for a spark to add to your fitness program then you will get a lot out of this episode. Visit the virtual version of Alex at: www.alexisaly.com Change your fitness habits by reading Alex's book: The Road to a New You   Announcing my own book on how to design exercise programs to improve your quality of life: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple is NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER, FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR DETAILS Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness 

There are a number of different ways to exercise; some people (like your humble host) are pretty mainstream and straight-forward - just find something relatively heavy and lift it, while others, like this episode's guest, fitness instructor Gerren Liles, are extremely creative and come up with cool and unique ways to sequence a variety of moves together into a single exercise. On this episode of All About Fitness Gerren, a top fitness instructor in the largest fitness market in the US, shares how he made the transition from teaching kids to making adults sweaty. Gerren tells how he got his start and provides some simple steps that you can take if you too want to cast off your corporate overlords to make a living in workout clothes. And even though he helps some top celebrities look their best, no conversation with Gerren would be complete without talking about his social media interactions with the MOST VIP in his life - his mother.  For killer exercise ideas follow Gerren on Instagram: @gerrenliles Here are some important resources if you too want to make a living by helping other people sweat! The American Council on Exercise - Certifications for Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Health Coach Schwinn Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification Workshop The Athletics and Fitness Association of American (AFAA) Group Fitness Instructor Certification Les Mills - Bodypump, GRIT, Body Combat Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness 

This Quick Fit Tip provides some insights on what's going on behind the scenes for All About Fitness - some great stuff; in addition learn how you can start a career in fitness (if I did it, you can too)! Follow THIS LINK to an infographic featuring 8 reasons why you should start working in fitness. THIS BLOG POST features myself and previous AAF guests Jonathan Ross and Shana Verstegen sharing how we started our careers in fitness. Do you REALLY Need to Run? My blog for the American Council on Exercise about all of the other activities that can help you burn calories without running.   The American Council on Exercise - Certifications for Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Health Coach Schwinn Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification Workshop The Athletics and Fitness Association of American (AFAA) Group Fitness Instructor Certification Les Mills - Bodypump, GRIT, Body Combat Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness 

Training your core can provide numerous benefits from flattening your abs to strengthening the muscles that move your spine. Dr. Stuart McGill is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo where he spent the majority of his thirty-two year career studying the biomechanics of the spine including identifying specific mechanisms of back pain along with the the best exercises to return to optimal function. In short, Dr. McGill's research has helped numerous people eliminate back pain including Brian Carroll, a powerlifter who experienced a serious back injury that almost ended his career.  On episode 118 of All About Fitness Dr. McGill shares how he worked with Brian to identify the cause of his injury as well as revealing the exercises and workout program that helped him return to championship form. Learn the real secrets to strengthening your core so that you never have to deal with back pain again!   Visit Dr. McGill in cyberspace - THIS LINK will take you to his webpage: BackFitPro Dr. McGill's Amazon page with ALL of his books is HERE To see Dr. McGill explain the Big 3 core exercises - FOLLOW THIS LINK!   Pete's articles and blogs about training the core and core anatomy: Understanding the Abdominals Train the Core Standing up Strongman exercises - one of the best ways to strengthen core muscles!   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness 

Exercise science is an oxymoron. Yes, there is tangible evidence that suggests how different types of exercise can influence the physiological systems of the human body. However, there are so many variables: the amount of weight used, the exercises performed, equipment used, the quality of nutrition or the amount of rest, that it can be really difficult to know exactly how your body will respond to an exercise program.  Top personal trainers, strength coaches, researchers and educators will NEVER give you a definitive answer about how your body will respond to a workout and are ALWAYS learning how exercise effects the human body. The point is that NO ONE can tell you exactly how your body will react to any type of exercise, it will always take some trial-and-error to identify the most effective workouts for your needs. Mike Boyle is a first-generation strength coach, meaning he was in the first generation of professionals who were able to make a living as a  conditioning coach working exclusively with athletes. Coach Boyle owns Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning outside of Boston, MA, besides helping multiple teams and athletes compete at the highest levels he is an educator and author who is well known for changing his mind or adjusting his coaching techniques when he realizes that he could be doing something in a different, better, more efficient way. On this episode of All About Fitness, Coach Boyle provides insights into how he stays on top of the constantly evolving field of exercise science and how he has adjusted his approach to programming over the course of his career. If you thought you knew everything about fitness or exercise, this episode will cause you to rethink your approach to how you train.   To visit the online version of Coach Mike Boyle, visit his personal website (and blog) HERE To invest in one of Coach Boyle's books so you can learn how to train like the pros, visit his AMAZON PAGE  To learn from Coach Boyle, Dr. Stuart McGill and other top experts in the fields of fitness, strength and conditioning - visit the Perform Better seminar page Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   To read articles and blog posts by Pete, visit his content page HERE  or HERE www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness     

Because of it's low barrier to entry, all you need is a good pair of shoes and a trail, running is one of the most popular forms of exercise. However, while almost everyone CAN run, only an elite few will be able to push or break through the existing boundaries of human performance.  On this episode of All About Fitness, runner and author Alex Hutchinson talks about his new book: Endure: Body, Mind and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance and how groups like the Nike Sports Science lab are look for various ways to shatter existing limits of what the human body can achieve. Alex shares his story of how he transitioned from an elite runner on the Canadian National Team to earning a PhD in physics to becoming the Sweat Science columnist for Outside Magazine; we talk about how he has used his scientific training along with his interest in human performance to help you understand how to get the best performance from your body.  GO HERE to purchase Alex's book: ENDURE: Body, Mind and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance  To learn more about Alex Hutchinson, visit his virtual home HERE FOLLOW THIS LINK to read Alex's SWEAT SCIENCE Columns for Outside Magazine    Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness   

Indoor cycling, HIIT, Barre classes, CrossFit and obstacle course racing are all examples of recent fitness trends that have become extremely popular in the past few years. Why do some fitness techniques become a flash-in-the-pan fad? See: all of the Zumba knock-offs that are no longer with us, Batuka anyone? What does it take for a mode of fitness to become a must-have, long-term product like TRX Suspension Training or Kettlebells?  On this episode of All About Fitness, Lashaun Dale, one of the most influential thought leaders and futurists in the fitness industry, shares her thoughts on how the fitness landscape will change over the next few years. In her career Lashaun has helped conceive, create and launch a number of popular fitness programs and is currently the VP of Content for 24Hour Fitness where she oversees 24Life - the online magazine dedicated to helping people live their best lives. Our conversation covers some of the recent trends, what makes them successful and our thoughts on what will be making us sweat for the foreseeable future.  Follow Lashaun on Twitter: @Lashuandale  Read this blog to see if I can accurately predict the future! Visit 24Life - the online magazine of 24 Hour Fitness   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness 

The fitness culture is still relatively young; health clubs have only been a part of mainstream society for the past forty-or-so years. Before the modern health clubs we're used to today, the early days of fitness were heavily influenced by the Gay (now LGBTQ) community. In response to a recent flap about Pride month and Crossfit, Dr. Natalia Petrzela, a Professor of History and a host of the Past Present podcast, wrote this column about the evolution of fitness culture and the role that LGBTQ individuals played in that process. Get your history geek hats on, this is an awesome conversation and an in-depth look at the origins of the modern fitness culture.   Visit the internet version of Dr. Petrzela HERE Read Dr. Petrzela's article for Slate about how LGBTQ culture influenced the modern fitness industry HERE A few year's ago Men's Journal published a great article on the underground history of Southern CA bodybuilding culture - READ IT HERE T listen to Natalia on the PastPresent Podcast - CLICK THIS LINK  Follow Natalia on Twitter: @NataliaPetrzela  Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness   

What are the most important benefits from exercise? Is it burning calories and sculpting muscles so that you look better? Is it enhancing your performance so that you can play your favorite sports better? How about the fact that regular exercise can improve your health to reduce the risk of developing a dangerous disease? Yes, these are all important benefits from exercise but probably THE MOST important benefit is that exercise can help strengthen your brain. That's right, exercise can not only strengthen your muscles but when done the right way it can improve your cognitive function to help you become smarter. Ryan Glatt, the founder of SomatIQ is a specialist in Brain Health Coaching, the ability to use exercise to improve how your brain functions. On this episode of All About Fitness, Ryan talks about the research that suggests how exercise can help improve all aspects of cognitive performance and shares some simple strategies for what you can start doing to train your brain.  To learn more about Ryan and to read his blog with numerous tips about what you can do to improve the health of your brain Visit Ryan's blog and personal website HERE to learn numerous tips about what  Follow Ryan on Instagram to see some of his cool hacks for training your brain: @glatt.somatiq  To learn specific techniques for exercising the most important muscle in your body, the brain, visit SMARTfit     Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness   

It's time to rethink the old stereotype of the dumb, brain-dead weightlifting enthusiast. A plethora (hat tip to SAT prep) of research suggests that exercise, especially of the high intensity variety, can help promote the growth of new brain cells via BDNF.  On this Quick Fit Tip episode I talk about how exercise can help make you smarter and reduce the risk of the cognitive decline that can often accompany aging.  If you want to learn more, THIS LINK takes you to the study referenced in the episode.  If you REALLY want to learn more, follow THIS LINK to the book referenced in the episode (it will make you smarterer). Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest - use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK (note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)  Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness 

“Our life is what our thoughts make it.” - Marcus Aurelius Adrienne Langelier MA, LPC is a Sports Psychology Consultant who helps individuals, teams, and organizations get the absolute best out of themselves.  A competitive runner herself, Langlier, talks about her own battles with performance anxiety and the tools she employed to turn those nerves into a performance enhancement advantage.  We also dive into: The role of a Sports Psychologist Professional Intrinsic vs. External Motivation - Is one better than the other? Common areas of concern and distress for athletes Solutions vs. Strategies when overcoming obstacles How to Channel Anxiety into a positive motivator The Importance of Scripting Your Events ...and so much more. This is definitely the first of many visits to come from Adrienne because we barely scratched the surface on such an important topic! If you're interested in learning more, visit her resources at: Website Facebook  Her Blog - SportyBrains   Thanks to our sponsor, Hyperwear use promo code: carrie20 for 20% off an item that's not on sale.  Theme Music: ”Aitech"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

Triathlon Taren is a brother from another Mother! We have a lot in common, as it turns out. We both were once out-of-shape, unmotivated young adults, headed down a path of self-destruction. We also both found the sport of triathlon (it found us, actually) and now make this sport our passion, our hobby, and our careers by helping others find that same joy. Triathlon Taren is a social media guru, with daily YouTube videos and two different podcasts. He also has an extensive series of videos, resources, and training plans geared at a beginner triathlete. In this interview, he talks about giving up his steady career as an Investment Advisor for the unknown renegade world of social media and on-line marketing. What's his formula for success? How has he grown his audience to many thousands in just a couple of years? How does he land interviews with some of the sports biggest names? He starts off by asking himself the question, "What makes me the happiest" and lives each day in the pursuit of answering that question. For many years, Triathlon Taren was stuck in the world of, "I Could Nevers," but today he is rocking the, "Yes I Can" movement. It's inspiring, funning, motivating and insightful! Thank you, Triathlon Taren.   Thanks to our sponsor, Hyperwear use promo code: carrie20 for 20% off an item that's not on sale.  Triathlon Taren Website Triathlon Taren YouTube Triathlon Taren Podcasts   Theme Music: ”Aitech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Amanda Vogel is a writer, educator and social media expert who specializes in the fitness industry. Amanda is the author of the Fitness Test Drive blog where she tests and reviews new fitness products from clothing to equipment to technology. Amanda Vogel is a well known writer, speaker and social media expert who specializes in the fitness industry. On All About Fitness, Amanda and I discuss a variety of fitness and health-related gift ideas for the Holiday Season. If you have a love one who loves to sweat and you're not sure what to give them this year, you will appreciate our conversation today - ESPECIALLY if you are a guy trying to figure out how to shop for fitness clothing for your girlfriend or female spouse. In addition, Amanda covers a few of her recent blog topics for the American Council on Exercise including 5 opportunities to make healthier choices and what your fitness instructor is really thinking about you!   Follow Amanda Vogel on social media: Twitter: @AmandaVogel Instagram: @AmandaVogelfitness Here are some links to the products we discuss in the episode: Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core! Here is THE LINK to Amanda's review of the Terra Core.   The GRID VIBE by TriggerPoint - I purchased one earlier this year and LOVE it, it is my go-to tool to help promote recovery and reduce muscle tightness. RYU - Fitness and lifestyle apparel.  The Apple Watch. Here is THE LINK to Amanda's blogs and articles she has written for the American Council on Exercise (including the ones we discuss on the show).  Hyperwear - the maker of Sandbells and Softbells (two of my favorite workout products for either the home or gym)  TRX Training Slam Ball - the product so new that Amanda wasn't sure how to describe it...   Contact Pete: Pete@petemccallfitness.com Twitter: @PeteMc_Fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness    

Let's Go Hyperwear: Former Equinox personal trainer merges the innovative, functional fitness gear from Austin, TX company with programming for schools, camps and institutions.