General Fitness Companycast

Today we wrapped up our talks on blaming yourself and having a strong core...This time metaphorically. It's great to be strong in the gym, but what help is it if you use that newly found strength to tear yourself down? Love yourself and show it with some of the tips used in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We live in a world where comparison is all around us. The more you keep up with everyone else, the more your life improves. Or so it seems. Today we're going to talk about what it means to compare and discuss its implications for reaching your goals and being happy about the process of getting there. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Sometimes we want to achieve a lot in a little bit of time. It seems like we can do it and it may even look successful, but in the end, we usually see that the work we put in might have some unintended consequences that become barriers to success in the future. Today, we're gonna take a look at how we can avoid those unintended pitfalls that cause us to lose ground. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I wanted to wrap up my strength talks today with a real-life example of strength. Many people believe that the bigger your muscles are, the stronger you will be. It's not true. Just think about people like Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan...or even me when as the smallest person at the 2012 WNPF World Powerlifting Championships, I won and got lifter of the meet. Strength isn't about size, it's about core. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Everyone wants to be more flexible. But flexibility is not all it's cracked up to be. There's a thing called hypermobility that's a bit of a misnomer. It should be called hyperflexibility because it is more of a demonstration of flexibility than mobility. What's the difference? Well, today we're going to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Earlier this morning at around 3 AM, our fire department had to respond to a severe accident. It was pretty involved, but afterward, we had a debriefing that gave us some fascinating insight into how we respond to such calls. There is a parallel here in how we can choose to respond to chaos when it appears in our lives. Today we're going to take a look at that accident and find the clues that will help in finding solutions to our real-life problems. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

There are people out there that benefit you as much as you help them. There are also people that benefit from that get nothing from you and they don't care. But there are dangerous people that harm you while taking something from you and they somehow always find a way to stay longer than they're welcome. Today we're talking about parasites and what to do about them in your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Everyone wants the best body they can get, but sometimes they don't realize that the seemingly basic move like a pushup can be horribly wrong for their body. Today, we're going to talk about what compensations your body develops from things like genetics, trauma, or inflexibility and how you can reverse them or at least, overcome them with modifications. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Don't let tight and restricted muscles hold you back from being your best self! Loosen up with some myofascial techniques that target the connective tissues of your joints for better support. Learn how many people have been foam rolling incorrectly and discover the benefits of proper foam rolling techniques in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Everyone wants their piece of the pie, but if you want your piece to taste like sweet success, you have to make it your own. You gotta do it your way and not get distracted by others. Today, I tell the story of the boy, the man, and the donkey and how their cautionary tale of listening to too many people made their lives extremely difficult. Live your life and it will always turn out how it should. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

This is an episode from last summer where I went to spend some time with a friend doing something that I wouldn't normally enjoy, but since I was spending time with a friend, I had a ton of fun. I like this episode because it's a reminder that sometimes you may find yourself in some interesting situations, but just as long as you love and trust the folks you're with, you will almost be guaranteed a good time, no matter what you're doing. So find your tribe because it'll help you be comfortable enough to do what feels right, whatever the situation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support

There are times in life when anger can help you, but there is a better way to get what you want from life and that's through empathy.  Today we're going to get personal and I'm going to tell you something about myself that I'm not very proud of, but I'm happy that I've learned from it. If anger has gotten the best of you at times, then this episode is the one for you.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support

There's a saying I like to throw around in the gym, "sweat is fat crying." I say it a little tongue-in-cheek, but it's actually kinda true. Fat is something that many of us have more than is necessary and to get where we want to be, we have to burn it off. Same with many other things in life. Whatever you don't need, needs to be disposed of in some way. Today we're going to expand on that and talk about giving up what you want to get what you need.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support

Many people object to lifting weights and that's understandable. Whether you're worried about getting bulky, lifting incorrectly and getting injured, or simply unsure of the benefits of lifting, this is the episode for you. I answer your lifting questions and yes, you should be lifting. Here's why and how in one short episode. Also, if you'd like to try out our app, click this link to try out our two-week trial. General Fitness Company 2 weeks online --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support

In today's episode, we're going to talk about decision-making. I was wishing my mom a happy birthday this weekend and we got to talking about life and the decisions we made. This rolled around in my mind and then at the firefighter drill today, we were talking about the same thing. Making decisions out of power instead of fear. So today we are going to talk about decisions that empower you and how you can make more of them.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support

Spring will be here soon and many people are thinking about how they can look more muscular for the summer. One exercise that, in my opinion, gets overly recommended is a deadlift. Unfortunately, this movement isn't for everyone, and today, we will talk about why. Should you deadlift? Let's find out by talking about the benefits and rarely mentioned drawbacks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support

This is a throwback episode from June of last year in which I was thinking about the state of the world while I was running. Sometimes the universe has clear signs that we choose to ignore. Why? And what happens when you stop ignoring those signs? These questions came to mind as I was running the most gruesome raceI've run in quite some time. The mile! Not just any mile though, a mile while being clearly out of cardiovascular shape. Some interesting thoughts arose about the state of the world and the mental and physical health of the average person shortly after the pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support

This episode is all about 5 things I didn't know when I was a novice personal trainer. There are probably more things, but these are some of the main topics that I hear from clients and gym influencers pretty regularly. It's time to put some of the industry's dogma to rest.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support

The worst year in recorded history was over 1000 years ago. Hopefully, we're not due for another one anytime soon. This episode is about that worst year and how we can learn to have gratitude even in tough times.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support

I've been asked the same question often during my personal trainer career. "What's the best way to burn fat?" Many people ask this and the answer is straightforward, but at the same time, it can be a little complicated because it's not as simple as people would like. Today, I'm going to try to answer the fat-burning question as simply and precisely as I possibly can. Take notes because there are some gems here that you might want to save for later. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalfitnesscompany/support