General Fitness Companycast

I'm back from a short hiatus to talk about something near and dear to my heart as a runner...shoes! Shoes and more importantly, feet are a very overlooked part of the fitness world. Today, we're going to explore what goes into shoe shopping. Are you buying the right shoes? Are your shoes possibly the cause of all your injuries? Find the answer to those questions in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I had a client ask me about a decade ago about lifting when doing a running program. They didn't want to do both because they didn't want to get so tired lifting that they wouldn't be able to run and vice versa. In this episode, we're going to talk briefly about what you should do and why. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In a world where everything is available at the push of a button, it's important to remember that good things come to those who wait. I don't mean to wait like sitting around twiddling your thumbs, but in a way that will continue to persuade you into continuing to look for opportunities to succeed along your journey of reaching your goal. Remember when the world around you is crumbling, it's no use sitting around sucking your thumb. It's your opportunity to step up. Let's Gooooo! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

One of my clients asked me the other day if they should work out every day. This is a bit of a trick question simply because of the wording. Find out why I don't believe you should work out every day and how not working out every day can lead to better results than if you did. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I had someone ask me this a while ago. "What would you change about yourself?" After thinking for a few minutes, I decided that there was nothing I would change about myself. That's not to say that I'm conceited or anything. It's just that I have a positive attitude about myself and so should you. Self-acceptance is the topic of this episode and I want us to think about how we could improve our life simply by changing the perspective we have on ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Here's a question. What's better, a bowl of ice on the couch or working on a new project that could land you a gig 2x your current salary? The answer is...It Depends!! I'll explain what I mean more in the episode, but tune in for talk about burn-out, going after your goals, and the value of rest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today we're gonna use an analogy to talk about momentum and it's importance in achieving your goals. Everyone wants to achieve now! That's quite alright. You should be motivated to get what you want from life. But don't forget how important momentum is in reaching any of your goals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

One of my clients asked me the other day which is better. Cake or alcohol at a party? That's actually an excellent question! Cake has lots more sugar than alcohol, but alcohol leaves you feeling tired because it's a depressant. Today, we're going to talk about party refreshments and which might be better for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In this episode, we talk about the little voices in my head. Don't be concerned, you have the little voices too. We're all lead by these voices. Let's talk about what they're actually saying to us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

This month is Mental Health Awareness Month and I wanted to talk today about how you can manage your mental health. It takes strength to be able to change your life for the better. Today, we're going to hear about a success story and how my client managed to lose 100 (!) pounds. Of course, it takes more than just strength to get to where you want to be so we'll also be learning about another very power mindset alongside strength that can change your life in an instant. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In today's episode, I talk about why exercise isn't something that's "nice to do," it is actually something that keeps you alive and ensures that you'll have healthy development both mentally and physically. I mention some famous people in history to back up my point. I think this episode will bring you real value and motivate you to consider exercise in a completely different way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Story Time!! Today I wanted to just drop a little story on you about not giving up. But it's more than just not giving up. It's a personal story of triumph, disappointment, and growth. Everyone has had a time in their life where they thought they were doing better than they actually were and here's mine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Someone asked me yesterday how to become a better gardener. Well, actually they asked how can they garden without back pain. It's actually a really good question. The first inclination would be to garden more. While that might give you more experience, it's not going to prevent you from having back pain. The key here is something that I learned in my early years as a personal trainer. It's called specificity of training and we're going to talk about how it can help you not only get better at what you want to do but also prevent injuries. Let's train smarter with the knowledge from this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Everyone wants to know how to manifest the perfect life. Or at least have a guide to finding a better life. In this episode, I'm going to talk about 3 tactical maneuvers you can use to get whatever you want in life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Your opinions are not facts. Just because the sky looks cloudy, doesn´t mean it´s grey. When those clouds move you´ll see the blue of the sky. Sometimes we may let our fears or anger rule our world. It´s not a good way to live; in some instances, it can alter the course of your future in an unhealthy way. Let´s talk about your energy today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

There was a recent comparative study that pitted free weight workouts vs. machine workouts. Many people have asked me about these two types of training. Many want to know which is the better style. I have my own theory, but the conclusion based on the results of this study just might blow your mind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Around this time last year, I released a 10-part series called "10 General Rules For Life." It was actually longer than 10. It was 18, but I widdled it down to 15 and then to 10. These 3 were the first that I cut. Maybe you might see all 18 rules in the future, but until then, enjoy these 3 equally helpful rules. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

There are a lot of times when we give ourselves excuses for why we fail. Sometimes those excuses are valid, but people usually blame other things/people. Today we're going to talk a little about pace, taking responsibility for your feelings, and creating success by moving forward. This is an episode that spawned from a recent real-world experience, so I believe you'll find the application to your life very fitting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Everyone says that sitting is the new smoking. Many of us sit all day, so it's important to know the proper way to sit as well as how to train your body to be strong enough to sit without creating compensations. In the episode, I also messed up a few times and called a Swiss ball instead of a yoga ball chair, but if you want to see the one we made up, click here to see the video version of this on YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Many people think that functional training is anything that involves body weight. That's not the case, however. Especially, if we are talking about functional training versus aesthetic training. The two may seem the same because many fitness gurus use the two interchangeably. Today, we're gonna clear the air and help you think differently about functional training and why it may or may not be in line with your health and fitness goals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support