General Fitness Companycast

We talked about forward head posture in this episode. Check our YouTube channel for more helpful videos and fitness tips. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I was running with some friends the other day and we had a nice conversation about patterns. Well, it wasn't directly about patterns, but it was about how we get so used to doing things a certain way and one small tweak or change can throw us for a loop. Take brushing your teeth. Just brushing your teeth with the opposite hand makes a world of difference in how confident we are that we cleaned as effectively as if it had been done with your dominant hand. Let's talk about patterns and what role they play in your life today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

There is something about yoga that many people aren't talking about. Its intended purpose is not being properly executed. Many people have sought to try yoga so that they can improve their flexibility, however, many people are coming away more injured than they started and people want to know why. We'll explore that question in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Not a busy day at the studio today, but we have some fun info on how to be a better runner. These aren't the typical tips that you see in fitness magazines or influencer pages. These are real, useful hints that you can also apply to your everyday fitness routines. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

One of my clients asked me last week what's the best way to get strong enough to do a pull-up. Here's my answer. Make sure to check out General Fitness Company on YouTube where we answer many of the health and fitness questions we've been asked over the years. Watch our videos and check the comments for answers to popular fitness questions. Click here to get started. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Someone sent me a video today about someone sneezing and throwing their back out. It's happened to me. About 10 years ago, after I won a Powerlifting championship, I threw mine out the same way. I thought it would be good to tell my story and help prevent you from suffering the same fate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In our last episode, we talked about why you should squat. Today, we'll review squat technique and a glaring weakness for most people when it comes to squats. Pro tip: It's not usually your back that's the problem. Normally, the issue is somewhere a little lower on your body there is a weakness that makes your back have to compensate and that's why people hurt their back when they squat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I'm back from vacation in the mountains and boy is it a different world out there! Everything moves a lot slower, everyone knows everyone else, and you're pretty much free to do whatever you want because there aren't a lot of people around to judge. Freedom is something that we celebrated this past week and I wanted us to talk about freedom and what it means to mean both physically and figuratively. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I was reminiscing on my trip to upstate PA today and I thought about how important jumping was to stay dry. (There were a lot of puddles and mini ponds on our various hikes). It's important to squat, but why? Today we find out what squats are good for in your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

It's a clip show! Haven't had one of these in a while, but I'm excited to bring you some of my favorite stories and personal thoughts about owning your style, executing, not getting burnt out while doing it and of course, feeling happy while doing all that. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We've all experienced a time where things aren't what they seem and we end up judging them incorrectly because of a knee jerk reaction. Today we're going to talk about a collective knee-jerk reaction by a certain community about a recent court ruling and how we can learn from this to help make better decisions as individuals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In today's episode we're going to be talking briefly about sciatica. What is it? How do you get it? How can you prevent it? These are all questions that we'll address in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, I responded to a question from our YouTube page. A couple of weeks ago I recorded a video named "Should You Work Out Today?" It got a few responses, but many people asked about pushing their limits. How much should you exercise if you plan on exercising each day? How do I know what my limits are? How do I even find my limits? I answer these questions and more in today's episode. If you want to take a peek at the original recording, click the link below. Should You Work Out Today? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In today's episode I'm going to talk about how emotions can affect your life and how controlling your emotions can be easier than you think. Biology is a big part of what I'm talking about here so prepare to gain a new understanding of how your can control your life by controlling emotions. Let's talk about some simple things that you can do to help you live a longer and healthier life without the need to lift a single weight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, I'd like to talk about how a lesson in hair care turned into a lesson in self-care for myself as well as my clients. I've got a few hair care tips for both men and women in this one so listen closely. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today is Juneteenth and I thought it to be a good idea to talk about freedom since today is also referred to as 'Freedom Day.' In today's discussion I will talk about mobility and how what you see on social media isn't always a good idea to replicate when it comes to your workouts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today I want to talk a bit about the namesake of the Nobel Prize. He had a life-altering event that changed not only his perception but the perceptions that others had of him. It's a great story about disappointment, triumph, and mistaken identity. Through this story, I hope to inspire you to take chances but also understand that it's never too late to change course. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Last Wednesday I put out a similar episode, but I thought it could be slightly improved so I decided to rerecord and bring some more (less biased) information based on feedback I got from you. Thanks for all your feedback and I'm hoping that this will help you make the right decision when it comes to buying your next pair of shoes for working out. Keep the feedback coming and remember to answer the question that goes with this episode if you're listening on Spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We are the sum of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. That being said, if you want change in your life, you have to take responsibility for what you've created so far in your life. The great thing about taking responsibility is that it gives you the power to not only accept culpability for everything negative in your life but also gives you the opportunity to take credit for all the good. So keep your mind positive with this episode and create more awesomeness in your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I'm gonna preach this till the cows come home. Stop stretching to get more flexible! Everyone believes that stretching more will get you to touch your toes and help you become more limber all around and they're right...to a point. You see plenty of trainers and influencers trying to get people to believe that their stretching program is the best, but I'm here to tell you that they're going to get you flexible, but definitely not in the way you hoped. So enjoy this episode, but don't stretch while you do. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support