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Tune in as Ellen chats with the 2023 IDEA "Emerging Trailblazer of the Year" Siri Chilazi about What it takes to blaze a trail. Siri Chilazi is the IDEA Emerging Trailblazer of the Year 2023 and a 17-year veteran of the fitness industry. She is a Master Trainer for Cardio Yoga® and RAQ THE BARRE®, and she teaches formats ranging from Pilates and Barre to Step and HIIT. As an educator, Siri is passionate about training instructors and regularly presents at industry-leading conferences including IDEA World, SCW MANIA, and FitnessFest. Siri holds certifications with ACE, AFAA, and SCW, as well as more than 20 specialty certificates. Besides her fitness career, Siri has a second career as an academic researcher on behavioral science and workplace gender equality at Harvard University. She is the author, with Iris Bohnet, of a forthcoming book on data-driven solutions to level the playing field at work, to be published by HarperCollins in early 2025. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirichilazi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siri-chilazi/ Conferences: For the first half of 2024, I'll be at SCW MANIA D.C. (end of February); SCW MANIA California (end of March); FitnessFest in Phoenix, AZ (end of April); and planning on being at IDEA World in Los Angeles in July as well. Cardio Yoga instructor training: Available online at https://www.cardioyoga.com/; my code SIRI50 saves people $50 RAQ THE BARRE instructor training: Available online at https://raqthebarre.com/instructor-training with live events to be scheduled in 2024 also; my code siri20 saves people $20 Thank you so much for listening! Check out the WARRIOR formats: ⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠

This week focuses on innovation and diversifying your services in the saturated fitness marketing space! We're joined by Staci Alden, a multi-talented FitPro who has led a team of over 100 group fitness instructors, PTs, and Pilates instructors since 2014. She's an experienced consultant and planner for digital and in-person offerings, serving clients from large luxury health clubs to small studios, international companies, and the multifamily market. Staci has designed world-class studios on a tight budget, launched signature formats, and built turnkey solutions for enhancing systems, leaders, and talent. Staci is also an established presenter, writer, and YouTube influencer, regularly interviewing thought leaders and fitness professionals on her channel. She is a master instructor of Balanced Body Barre and MOTR and presents at international fitness conferences such as IDEA World, SCW Mania, and DCAC. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to innovate and freshen up their offer to stand out in the saturated market of free trials and half-price months! PODCAST EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Elevate your leadership skills, optimise your programming, and up your Group Fitness Instructors game with a Free 15-Minute Coaching Call with Staci Alden! ➜ Book now: https://calendly.com/alden-staci/15min ➜ Subscribe to Staci on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XqOYONn0QuLThTdfGaS1g ➜ Follow Staci on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacialdengf/ ➜ Find Staci on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacialdengf/ ➜ Connect with Staci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staci-alden-ab2ab535/

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

Welcome to Fitness Education Online Podcast! In this episode of the Fitness Education Online Podcast, Jono Petrohilos interviews Janice Jaicks. Janice Jaicks is the Founder of FitnessFest Conference & Expo and Owner of Desert Swim School. Janice has presented for several national organizations such as IDEA World, SCW Mania, and her own FitnessFest and AquaCon conferences. Follow Janice Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jjaicks/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/janice.jaicks Website https://fitnessfest.org/ -- Note: Podcast episodes are hosted by either Jono Petrohilos, Travis Mattern or Claudia Li Fitness Education Online www.fitnesseducationonline.com.au Click the link below to join our Community Facebook Group (we have over 13 000 Fitness Professionals / Personal Trainers in there and we all share tips and ideas) rebrand.ly/FEOFBPodcast

Kevin Mullins is the author of a unique calendar style book entitled, Day by Day: The Personal Trainer's Blueprint to Achieving Ultimate Success. This book was written to help personal trainers all across the globe build their pt business and their relations with existing clients. Kevin is also the Director of Product Development for The St. James in Virginia,  a Master Instructor for the PPSC, creator of his own certification for SCW MANIA, and a 10 year industry veteran with over 20,000 training sessions completed. His life is equal parts hard work, endless imagination, a little luck, and a whole lot of faith. His education is built on a kinesiology degree from the University of Maryland and is supplemented by certifications that include USAW, PN1, and Schwinn Cycle.

#049 - Giovanni Roselli is a nationally recognized fitness coach, author, and presenter. As a man of many talents, the former WWE Superstar known as “Romeo” has also professionally acted alongside some of the world’s top actors including Tina Fey, Mickey Rourke, and James Franco.He is currently a Master Instructor for ViPR PRO and it’s parent company, Institute of Motion. Giovanni also serves as a Master Instructor for Kettlebell Athletics and CoreTex® Fitness. He has worked as a Master Trainer, content creator, and education consultant for Nike, and designed the nationally launched Equinox signature class ‘Fully Loaded‘.He works with clients throughout the South Florida market in addition to being a frequent guest visitor and presenter to Florida Atlantic University’s Exercise Science department. He presents various workshops throughout the country, including speaking on the SCW Mania circuit, which is currently the largest global provider of fitness conferences in the world.

Let's get FIT! We're all struggling to keep up with our fitness routines during COVID19, on today's show we bring you a fitness expert to discuss tips and tricks for us during this time. Colleen is a founding Equinox instructor, she shares how her life as a trainer has been impacted during this time and gives us her best tips, tricks, and equipment needed to stay active during shelter-in-place. She'll also share where you can find some of her (FREE) workouts that you can do at home.  Colleen is a Kettlebell Specialist, RKC, Certified Personal Trainer, PTA Global, Awarded Next Fitness Idol 2017, SCW Mania

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast Episode 155 - Sara Kooperman - CEO of SCW Fitness Education/SCW Mania and WATERinMOTION® “I am fortunate enough to do what I love.” “This is the time to leverage relationships on social media...grow interest...get online certifications...” -Sara Kooperman Hold on to your hats as the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast welcome back THE ONE AND ONLY Sara Kooperman, the visionary leader that has transformed the fitness education community, successful business owner and advisor, keynote speaker, published author, podcast presenter and sought-after industry trail-blazer. This amazing and candid conversation about the state of the fitness industry and beyond is not to be missed. Sara is as funny as ever and shares some awesome advice on how to not only survive, but also thrive as a fitness professional in these “crazy” times. Listen up to find out more about COVID-19 Government Stimulus Packages, converting your fitness business to a virtual platform, leveraging relationships through social media, and what changes are in store for fitness facilities when the country begins to emerge from this quarantine. Sara also makes a huge announcement about her first ever completely virtual SCW Mania Fitness Convention that will be held at the end of May! This includes virtual sessions and live streaming certifications from some of the top fitness and nutrition professionals in the world. Sara believes it’s time to embrace “the new normal” and surround yourself with “game players” who always know what to do! Enjoy and Be Safe! -The Two Fit Crazies www.twofitcrazies.com Websites: Sara Kooperman: http://sarakooperman.com/ Sara Kooperman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarakoopermanfitness/ SCW: http://scwfit.com/ SCW Mania: http://scwfit.com/mania/ SCW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scwfitness/ SCW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwmania/ SCW Twitter: https://twitter.com/scwfitness WATERinMOTION: https://waterinmotion.com/ WATERinMOTION Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WATERinMOTION/ WATERinMOTION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterinmotion/ WATERinMOTION Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimscw Silver Sneakers: https://www.silversneakers.com/ Women In Fitness Association (WIFA): https://www.womeninfitness.org/ WIFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomeninFitnessAssociation/ WIFA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wifassociation/ WIFA Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIFAssociation Please, as always, be sure to subscribe to Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We appreciate the support and it goes a long way in helping us share our message of health and fitness.

Founder & CEO of SCW Fitness Education, Sara Kooperman is one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the fitness industry. In this interview, she talks about her start in law school teaching aerobics, to an infomercial request that led into her work selling fitness equipment on QVC for many years, and then developing and sharing fitness education with her SCW MANIA® events around the USA for over 32 years. Sara has really paved the way for other female entrepreneurs as a result of her success, at times being the only woman in the room in an industry dominated by men.Sara shares her greatest life lessons, her work with the Women in Fitness Association, and how her assertive and unstoppable attitude towards overcoming obstacles led her to the top of the fitness industry. She continues to inspire other entrepreneurs to follow in her footsteps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone Podcast Episode 119 - Connie Martin - Aquatic Fitness Specialist/SCW Mania Presenter/MOVE Convention, Director of Education & Group Fitness “Come to the Water!” -Connie Martin In Episode 119 of the Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone Podcast, you will fall in love with Ms. Connie Martin, a grandmother from Aurora, Illinois, that has no plans of slowing down any time soon. Connie’s story is fascinating! From language arts teacher, to nationally recognized aquatic fitness educator, to her family’s involvement with secret quilting codes for the Underground Railroad, Connie is an inspiration to all who cross her path! Connie is on a mission to have more people “come to the water” and improve their quality of life through her various aqua strength, HIIT, dance, and more! While Connie can still be found teaching aqua classes each week at local health clubs, she is also spearheading the M.O.V.E. Convention. As the director of education and group fitness, this conference focuses on movement, orientation, variance, and education and it will take place in Atlanta, GA, April 24-26th, 2020. The best in the industry will be represented at this convention, so don’t miss it! Finally, you must listen in as Connie reveals some amazing information about quilts, her family history, the Underground Railroad, and secret codes contained within the quilts that were used by slaves and abolitionists to help guide slaves to freedom. Connie Martin is “Where It’s At!” -Two Fit Crazies www.twofitcrazies.com Facebook: Connie Martin or Connie Martin Fitness for Life Instagram: Connie Martin or Move Convention or Connie Martin Fitness for Life LinkedIn: Connie Martin Websites: www.moveconvention.com Email: ConnieMartinFitness@yahoo.com Lizzie's Story: A Slave Family's Journey to Freedom: https://www.amazon.com/Lizzies-Story-Familys-Journey-Freedom/dp/0759699208 #multipotentialite

Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone Episode 113 - “Speedball” Steve Feinberg - Speedball Fitness, HipBox World, SCW Mania, Power Music, Boutique Fitness Convention, Club Industry Business Summit “...life is a Roman army convoy...a slow steady squadron walking towards a goal… ...pick lanes and drive steadily.” - Steve Feinberg In Episode 113 the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone welcome back one of their very favorite guests, Speedball Steve Feinberg! Straight from NYC and making his third appearance on the show, and now an honorary “third fit crazie,” Steve will not disappoint. After we discuss our newest collaboration on creating and filming our own version of “Scared Shitless Fitness,” Steve drops the news that he will be a daddy for the first time this August! Steve, notorious for having his hand “in the pot” in just about every fitness program, convention, workshop, and more, is determined to find a balance between his work and family life as his presence and influence in the fitness world continues to grow! From presenting workshops for Speedball Fitness and Hip Box, to giving lectures at the Boutique Fitness Conventions and Club Industry Business Summits with SCW Manias, Steve is EVERYWHERE! He is now a compensated author and discusses his new role as a Power Music vlogger and blogger in addition to a few other upcoming “secret” projects! He’s funny! He’s smart! He’s crazy fit! Let’s hear it for THE STEVE FEINBERG! Two Fit Crazies Website: www.speedballfitness.com or www.hipboxworld.com Facebook: Speedball Fitness LinkedIn: Instagram: speedballfitness www.powermusic.com www.scwfit.com

Today we are talking with Mac Carvalho about building a fitness career with branded formats!Mac is a Master Trainer for Piloxing, part of the tour crew at POUND fitness, a champion at Water in Motion, and an SCW Fitness Education ambassador. He teaches water in motion, POP Pilates, Barre, POUND, stretch, tabata, and Piloxing.Registration Information for SCW Mania:https://scwfit.com/dallas/register/https://scwfit.com/midwest/Use code 9CARVALHO to get $60.00 off any SCW Mania 3 Day Registration!Become a Pound InstructorUse code CARVALHOPTC to save $20.00 off any POUND training!Connect with Mac:Instagram: @mactiv8FacebookTwitterFor inquiries:mactiv813@gmail.com

Episode 80 - Kris Claborn, Owner of KFit SCW Mania Idol Winner, SCW Presenter, AXLE, Power Systems, Dance Jam Instructor “Get Up! Fight for Your Life! Look to Level Up! .... You are Unfinished!” -Kris Claborn In Episode 80, the Two Fit Crazies talk with fitness leader Kris Claborn, an amazing ball of energy and inspiration who is coming to us from Oklahoma City. Kris is on a mission to change lives by pulling from her own experiences with failure to “Level Up!” On this episode, Kris shares her journey of self-discovery and preaches the importance of not to let fear get in the way of what we want to accomplish. In the past few years, Kris Claborn has won the highly coveted “SCW Mania Idol” award and has presented at some of the biggest fitness conferences in the world. You are going to love this inspiring story! Keep an eye out for Kris Claborn in the fitness industry! She is a star in the making! Level Up!!!! Two Fit Crazies! twofitcrazies.com Website: KFit.fit Instagram: Kris_Kfit Facebook: KFit YouTube: Kris KFit

Episode 35 – Sara Kooperman – CEO of SCW Fitness Education/SCW Mania/WATERinMOTION In Episode 35 the Two Fit Crazies have the honor and privilege of being joined on the podcast by the one and only Sara Kooperman; who is as Christine calls her, “the Oprah of Fitness.” Sara is the CEO of SCW Fitness Education and WATERinMOTION, a visionary leader that in the in the past 34 years has launched nine successful MANIA fitness-professional conventions, over 30 live and online certifications, and over 600 video & CEC projects. Sara’s humor and warmth is matched only by her devotion to education. She is the proud recipient of the Illinois State Business Woman of the Year and AEA’s Global Award for Contribution to the Aquatic Industry. Having been a former adjunct faculty member for the Kenneth Cooper Institute, ACSM, NASM, ACE and AFAA, Sara serves on the Gold’s Gym Think Tank, is on the Women In Fitness Association Board of Directors, and is an proud inductee into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. Sara has left an indelible mark on the fitness industry. Hear her story as she takes us through it all. From her early days at Sara’s City Workout in downtown Chicago (Yes, Oprah was there too). To being in Jane Fonda videos, wearing in the attire of the day. To the genesis of the SCW Mania conventions. The “Ups and Downs”. All things SCW past and present. And So Much More! If nothing else is evident throughout the show, the only thing that equals Sara’s passion for fitness is the gratitude that she has for her team and those that have helped her along the way. We would like to take this opportunity to shine our own gratitude back on you Sara Kooperman. Thank you ever so much for joining us on the show. We had a blast! Enjoy In Good Health! Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Show Links: Sara Kooperman: http://sarakooperman.com/ Sara Kooperman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarakoopermanfitness/ SCW: http://scwfit.com/ SCW Mania: http://scwfit.com/mania/ SCW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scwfitness/ SCW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwmania/ SCW Twitter: https://twitter.com/scwfitness WATERinMOTION: https://waterinmotion.com/ WATERinMOTION Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WATERinMOTION/ WATERinMOTION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterinmotion/ WATERinMOTION Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimscw Silver Sneakers: https://www.silversneakers.com/ Women In Fitness Association (WIFA): https://www.womeninfitness.org/ WIFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomeninFitnessAssociation/ WIFA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wifassociation/ WIFA Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIFAssociation Soul Clap Fitness: http://soulclapfitness.com/ Please, as always, be sure to subscribe to Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone on iTunes or where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We appreciate the support and it goes a long way in helping us share our message of health and fitness.

“If you wanna be somebody If you wanna go somewhere, you better wake up and pay attention.” "If You Wanna Be Somebody" As sung by “Get Pulsed” creator Alana Sanders on Episode 30! Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast Episode 30 with Guest – Alana Sanders – Creator of “Get Pulsed”/Social Media Expert/Fitness Presenter In Episode 30, the Two Fit Crazies welcome Alana Sanders; creator of the nationally accredited dance fitness program Get Pulsed and Social Media expert. And yes, that’s right, we got her to sing for us. She is, after all, known as the “Singing Fitness Instructor”! Alana gives us the lowdown on how she got her start in the fitness industry, her career as a college professor teaching marketing and the creation of Get Pulsed, an innovative dance fitness program that incorporates the use of weights into the dance routines to help tone while in a fun cardio setting. It’s a brand that she says “…will assist with your health and get you to where you need to be, but you’re going to have fun doing it!” A teacher at heart, Alana has dedicated herself to helping and educating people in every aspect of the fitness industry. From teaching her program as an instructor, to Get Pulsed trainer certification, to teaching fitness professionals how to be successful through the all-important social medias, Alana is involved in many layers of the fitness industry. She, literally, wrote the first Social Media college textbook published by Pearson Education released in 2011 and continues to instruct at SCW Mania conventions throughout the country. Of course, the hosts took the opportunity to steal some social media advice! Thanks for sharing Alana! And get this! In addition to being the creator of Get Pulsed and an expert on Social Media, Alana was also the winner of the 2016 SCW Fitness Idol competition and is up for IDEA Fitness Presenter of the Year! Yes folks, She’s a Rock Star!!! The fitness industry is lucky to have a gem like Alana and we were so glad to have her on the #Podcast. Please listen as Christine and Brian discuss all of this and more with the great, Alana Sanders! Enjoy! Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Alana Sanders: https://www.alanasanders.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AlanaSanders https://www.instagram.com/AlanaSanders/ Get Pulsed: https://www.getpulsed.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/GetPulsedFitness https://www.facebook.com/getpulsedfitness/ https://www.instagram.com/getpulsed/ https://twitter.com/Get_Pulsed Also Mentioned: https://scwfit.com/ http://www.ideafit.com/

No matter how old you are, strength training can help you get results!   On this episode of All About Fitness I speak with Nick Tumminello about how strength training can help you reach a variety of your fitness goals. Nick is a personal trainer, strength coach and educator who was recognized as the Personal Trainer of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Nick is an expert in strength training and is a frequent contributor to publications such as Men’s Health, T-Nation and Bodybuilding.com. In addition, he travels around the world to teach personal trainers how to be more successful.  Our conversation today focuses on the benefits of strength training for weight loss, the subject of one of Nick’s books, we also talk about a variety of topics related to working out in general and strength training in particular. in a field where a number of self-professed ‘experts’ claim to have the secret to success or promote workouts with little-to-no scientific validity it’s good to know that there are professionals like Nick who take the time to do the research so that when they dispense advice it is based only on the known facts about how the body adapts to exercise.    Nick and I have gotten to know one another at various fitness conferences and meetings, at one point in our conversation I refer to Nick’s approach to fitness as ‘basic’ and I mean that as a compliment. Workout programs do not need to be overly complicated or use a variety of exercises better suited for an acrobatic routine to be effective. Knowing how to design a progressively challenging workout that applies the appropriate amount of stimulus to the body and how to properly recover from the workout so the body experiences the desired adaptations are two of the most important components of any exercise program. If you enjoy pushing iron or want to know the most effective things you should be doing in the gym you’ll get a lot out of today’s episode.  Nick's books: Strength Training for Fat Loss and Building Muscle and Performance are must-have's for anyone interested in getting results from strength training.   Come see Nick, myself and other top fitness professionals at SCW Mania fitness conventions; use code McCall17 to save on your registration. ActivMotion Bar - the first weighted bar with dynamic resistance to help you strengthen both your muscle and connection tissues; Let the Resistance Move YOU! Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - Better Products for Better Results Use code AAF to save on your purchase of a Terra Core. SKLZ Performance Equipment: Be Ready! Use code PM30 to save 30% on your next order!   Pete@petemccallfitness.com Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness 

We know that exercise is important, but the type of exercise you do can make all of the difference in getting the results you want. There are three general types of exercise: strength training, cardio training and flexibility training.  In short, cardio training is about improving the ability of your body to deliver oxygen to working muscles; flexibility training is improving the ability of your muscles and joints to move and strength training improves the ability to generate force with your muscles. Strength training is the process of using an external resistance to help the muscles become more effective at producing and using force. When a muscle shortens it generates a force to move the opposing mass. When a muscle lengthens it is slowing down, or decelerating, the movement caused by an opposing force. For example, when standing up from the bottom of a squat the thigh and glute muscles are shortening to generate the force required to move your body up against the downward pull of gravity. On the way back down to the bottom of a squat the thigh and glute muscles are lengthening to slow the downward force created by gravity. Because there is more surface tension between individual muscle fibers as they lengthen, a muscle can generate more force during this phase of muscle action which can help stimulate muscle growth and improve definition (this is the science behind super-slow lifting methods). Strength training can be done with a variety of equipment including machines designed to work on specific muscles, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells and non-traditional implements like sandbags, kegs or heavy tires. No matter which equipment you use, the amount of weight lifted or the number of reps you do, the most important thing to stimulate muscle growth is to work to the point of momentary fatigue which ensures that ALL fibers in a particular muscle are being engaged. Can strength training help make you smarter? Listen to find out!   On episode 27 of All About Fitness I review the benefits of strength training, some of which are well-known like improving strength or adding lean muscle mass, but I also address some of the lesser known benefits like boosting levels of fat-burning hormones or making you smarter. Listen for details.  Finally, when it comes to strength training you'll get your best results by using different equipment and changing the exercises you do on a regular basis. When you change the type of equipment you use in your workouts, like switching from doing barbell bench press to dumbbell bench press, it can stimulate your nervous system to recruit different muscle fibers. Exercise physiology is not an exact science; research can help us predict how a certain type of exercise might effect your body, but there is no way to know for certain how your body will respond until you actually do the exercise. However, there is one thing that we do know: doing the same exercises with the same equipment for more than a few months at a time is a sure-fire way to become stuck on a plateau. If you want to learn how your body adapts to strength training stay tuned for future episodes where I discuss the topic with some of the top strength coaches in fitness. In the meantime here are some blogs that I've written about the benefits of strength training to help you understand why you should be picking up heavy stuff:    Evidence based solutions for muscle growth - this was written for personal trainers but you should be able to understand it. Why you should be lifting heavy Strength training starts with engaging the right muscle fibers: slow twitch v fast twitch muscle fibers Seven different types of strength training Get STRONG with Strongman training! (written for personal trainers) One weight workout: the barbell   If you want to catch one of my workshops this year, please come see me at the SCW Mania fitness conference series, I'll be at every one EXCEPT NYC; use code McCall17 for a discount Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: SKLZ: Be Ready - use code PM30 for a discount ActivMotion Bar - the first weighted bar with a dynamic, shifting mass Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - better results from better products - use code AAF for a discount Follow me: Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness    

How are you doing with your weight loss goals so far this year? Have you lost the weight you wanted to? Have you been able to get rid of that extra fat hanging out on your body? Do you want some advice for what you could be doing better?  Losing weight and getting rid of unwanted body fat are popular reasons for starting an exercise program. In order to reach those goals it helps to know a little of the science behind how your body stores and uses fat. For example, if you consume too many calories the excess energy that your body doesn't use could be stored as fat. There are reasons why even if you exercise everyday you could still be falling short of your weight loss goals.  In this episode of All About Fitness I sit down with Fabio Comana, a Professor of Exercise and Nutrition Science at San Diego State University, to discuss how the body gains and loses weight and, most importantly, identify the types of activity you can be doing to help you reach your weight loss goals.  Fabio and I speaking at Fitness Asia in 2010, come join us at an upcoming SCW Mania   If you want to learn more about exercise or experience workouts with some of the most dynamic instructors in the fitness industry you can visit Fabio, myself and numerous other fitness educators at a www.scwfit.com conference near your this year, use code: McCall17 to save on your registration!   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar - Let the Resistance Move YOU! SKLZ - Be Ready! Use code PM30 to save 30% on your next order Vicore Fitness - makers of the Terra Core exercise platform, use code AAF to save on a Terra Core of your own. Join me on: Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness

Episode 22 of All About Fitness represents two firsts: it was the first time I interviewed a guest with whom I did not have an existing relationship, and it was the first time I used Skype to record a podcast. The former was extremely successful which makes up for a few tech glitches on the latter. David Dellanave is the founder and owner of the Movement Gym in Minneapolis, MN which has been recognized as one of the top gyms in the United States by Men's Health Magazine. David is recognized as a strength training expert and has developed a specific coaching model based on using biofeedback to determine the appropriate training intensity for each training day. David has written a book about deadlifting and is often cited by magazines for being an expert on using strength training to get results. On episode 20 of All About Fitness I interviewed David's wife, the awesome Jen Sinkler so I thought it was only fair to give him the mic on this edition of the podcast. Our conversation covers the best things you can be doing at home to support your work in the gym, so it's definitely worth a listen! Visit David's website: https://www.dellanave.com The Movement Minneapolis (David's gym): https://www.movementminneapolis.com My article on deadlifting - David was a contributing expert: If you like All About Fitness please take a moment to give us a rating on iTunes. If you have any feedback please send me an e-mail at pete@petemccallfitness.com  If you're interested in learning more about fitness please visit me at a SCW Mania fitness conference where I'll be teaching a number of workshops on the most effective ways to exercise. http://scwfit.com/mania/ use code McCall17 to save 10% on registration   Thank you to the sponsors of All About Fitness www.vicorefitness.com The makers of the new Terra Core, use code AAF to save 20% when you purchase a Terra Core www.activmotionbar.com Let the Resistance Move YOU! www.SKLZ.com High performance training equipment.   Use code PM30 to receive a discount off of your order!   Follow me on social media: Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness    

Retired professional mma fighter, current obstacle course racer and endurance athlete, national presenter for SCW Mania, presenter for the Women's Fitness Association, group fitness coordinator at crunch fitness, group fitness instructor at university of Cincinnati, certified yoga teacher, master mma conditioning coach, and owner of Warrior Vacations a destination retreat center.In this week's episode:Why focus is so importantLearn about the "Burning Boats" strategyNo one is going to give it to youContribution is the key to growingHow the fall of the economy helped Jeff find another path to moneyHow having a mentor can help accelerate your successHow you can get the attention of a potential mentorWhen you combine networking with preparedness - magic can happenWhen you reach out - think how you can bring valueYou have to put the first foot forwardWhen you understand the law of attraction - you give without expectationJeff combined Fitness, mixed-martial arts, and Eco-tourism to form his businessSometimes it makes sense to listen to your father-in-law (especially when it comes to Costa Rica!)Having a plan and a clear vision helps bring what you need to youWhen you open yourself up - it creates opportunities you couldn't have imaginedDon't let your lack of money hold you backBeing Flexible is PowerfulFigure out what you loveResources :Warrior Vacations - Jeff IgnatowskiAwaken the Giant Within - Tony RobbinsSuccess Principles - Jack CanfieldTony Robbins Videos - YouTube