General Fitness Companycast

In today's episode, I talk about what I've learned about my own rest through the use of a fitness gadget called, The Oura Ring. I learned a lot about my own rest and in this episode I break down what data I got, what it means, and how I felt validated/invalidated by what I found. You can get one too. Get your $40 discount here. Open to the first 5 listeners, so if you aren't subscribed, you might have already missed your chance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In today's episode, I talked about spot treatments. It's probably one of the most common issues I run across. People wanting to get a certain body part bigger or stronger. I get it, who wouldn't want to have ripped abs or bulging biceps. But it's not as simple as doing my reps and weight. Today, we're going to talk about the connections in this universe that make the body strong. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Everyone tries to set goals in the beginning of the year. However, it's a fact that 80% of people that set New Year's Resolutions backslide into their bad habits by week 3. You don't have to feel bad all the time because you haven't reached your goals. You just need a strategy. Today, we're going to be talking about one such strategy that we use here for our company as well as with our clients that is almost guaranteed to work every time, all the time. Let's learn how to build positive habits with a proven strategy shall we? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

This clip is from a TRX series we've created on YouTube called "TRX Translations." In it, I talk about basic exercises in the gym and their equivalents on the TRX. You can find more videos from this series here on our page. I created this series to stay on brand as the "TRXpert," however this will be the only episode we put on the podcast. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

This is a continuation of episode 5 where I further explain the "muscle continuum." It's a phrase I made up to explain what trainers would call "progressive overload." In this episode, I talk about building muscle and how I failed as a trainer to understand that basic concept early in my career. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We're heading into the new year and I'm cleaning out the vault. I have some episode ideas that never made it out during the year so, we're going to finish the season with a few topics that I never got around to talking about. In this episode, I talk about how to build a program where you either gain muscle mass or endurance. One will get you big and one will get you ripped. Keep in mind that exercise and muscle building is a continuum and you can do both. But we will discovery the secret that I use to help my clients to stay strong and build muscle without overworking themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We've got a video for you today. I tried to get my camera person from behind the camera to no avail, but we had a good conversation about time and how it can be important to some and not so important to others. Listen in on our different views on time and drop us your thoughts in the poll. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In today's episode, I address the growing trend of genetic testing and what it means for your supplementation. Can you figure out exactly which supplements your body needs based on blood tests and genetic tests? It works for chronic diseases like cancer and sickle cell anemia. Can you use these tests to find out if you need more mycelium? We'll find out in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today we talked about the effects of lifting for all age groups and how recent studies have shown that lifting weights for people over the age of 50 is important and after the age of 70 is crucial for maintaining a good quality of life. We also tackle the subject of mindset with a study about the placebo effect. We follow an experiment where two groups were told to gain muscle, but one was told that they didn't have to exercise. The results of that experiment might surprise you. Check below for a link to the studies discussed in this episode. Exercise and The Placebo Effect Older bodies can still build muscle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We're about to finish the year and while everyone is throttling down, I'm thinking of a few things that we can do to make 2024 a little better here. In this episode, I talk about the theme for the end of the year is to get lighter. I'm not talking weight though. There are some things that we might be dragging around that should you let them go, could absolutely lead to a game-changing shift in perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I've been talking gratitude lately in my daily emails and I wanted to share a thought that I had from this morning. Going into the holidays, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and blame all the delicious food on holiday weight gain. I want to remind you that it doesn't matter what happens, it matters how you feel about it. Let's finish off this season with an episode about my favorite topic...gratitude. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I was talking to a client today about cool sculpting and the lawsuit super model, Linda Evangelista had against ZELTIQ Aesthetics. In this episode we talk about the dangers of spot treatments on your body as well as your life. Spoiler alert: it never ends well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

So many people get intimidated by working out because what you see on social media is a bunch of influencers trying to show you all that they know. While, this may be a great way for them to display their skills, people often can get overwhelmed by the depth of information available. In this episode, I talk about what you need to do to avoid weak workouts. It's not what you think and you might want to consider what purpose those difficult workouts are serving you with the tips I have here for you today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Let's talk about a few things I learned from getting my first ever facial and spa treatment. Some things you might find are very important to living a good life whether you relax on a sofa or on a private jet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

So many people brag to me about how many calories they burned in their hour long run. I think that's great, but if you're looking to be more efficient at burning excess energy (fat) then that's not what you should be looking to do. If duration was everything then you would just be able to eat what you want and go for a bike ride. Not how it works, but I'll tell you what does in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

People ask me all the time how to get their core stronger. Then I tell them they need to lift more. They give me this confused look then ask how to get a six-pack and that's when I know that we have to have a discussion about the difference between core and abs. Today, we're going to talk about the different types of strength you can develop and I'm going to give a couple of examples of exercises you can do to strengthen your core. If you would like to know more, check out our YouTube channel here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, I've got two stories about 3 people making a real difference in their own lives. These types of episodes are my favorites because they are stories of triumph. I like to tell these types of stories in my "Monday Motivation" emails. If you would like more stories like this of inspiration and triumph, sign up for the General Fitness Company Inner Circle by clicking this link here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today I want to talk a little bit more about how to stay healthy and fit even through the holidays. I know there are a lot of different theories on staying healthy and I even talked about this earlier on this week, but I think that we can finally nip all the rumors in the bud here and settle the hype right now. We're going to talk about how you can lose weight, stay in shape, and create an easy exercise program that will help you stay fit. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

People about stretching like it's the best thing in the world. People also talk about it like it's the worst thing in the world. I tend to believe that the truth lies in the middle. I'm going to take you over a brief pro and con analysis of stretching so that you can decide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Everyone wants to know how to burn fat, but many people in my field are not exactly sure how to do it. We all know that it's diet and exercise, but are there more details? Is there a way to get very specific so that we can know exactly what it is about food and movement that make us gain or lose fat? We're gonna find that out here today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support