General Fitness Companycast

In this episode I did an editorial review of one of my emails from 2015. It's when I first started my daily email list and it's chock full of gems that I'm proud to share with you. If you are having trouble moving forward like I did back then, then this is the episode for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I've been asked countless times "Jerry, how do I get rid of this?" There is a way to spot treat when it comes to your body, but it's probably not the way you would think. Tune in to find out how to get rid of muffin tops, bat wings, and thunder thighs.

There are tons of ways to breathe. There's yoga breathing, there's conversational breathing, there's even heavy breathing that you do when you complete a bout of high intensity exercise. Today we're going to be talking about 2 breathing techniques you would use when resistance training. Share this with someone because it has an applicable use that you won't want (them) to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today we're going to talking about the true meaning of the saying "Blood is Thicker Than Water," and how that relates to planning your future. Our past can be a great motivator, but it's not always an indicator of what our potential may be. Let's talk about how what we once thought to be true may not always end up being the best interpretation of reality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In this episode, I wanted to talk about the importance of making nature your teacher. It's easy to think of nature as this benevolent force that's all sunshine and rainbows, but if a decade plus of training folks outdoors has taught me otherwise. Nature teaches us the importance of balancing realism and optimism and the more we can be at one with nature the more we can be one with that balance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

How do you grow your muscles? It's not as simple as just working out. To grow your muscles, you have to have the adequate resources and the right type of workout. Growing your muscles doesn't just mean you're gonna get jacked. Growing your muscles can also mean that you are simply losing fat by signaling to your body that you need more resources dedicated to building muscle. In this episode, I explain how that process works. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, we're gonna think about the 3 pinnacles of fitness. Conditioning, skill, and cardiovascular training. Many people focus on one or 2 of these things, but if you want a healthy fitness routine, you're gonna want to learn the difference and the reasoning behind why you should separate them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We've been doing testing here at the studio over the past 10 days. I want to tell you a little more about it and why some people are afraid to test themselves. Our challenges have helped my clients gain more confidence and gauge where they are physically. So I would encourage you to find a way to test yourself on a consistent basis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Sometimes we make moves in life that seem like an idea, but in the long run they often lead to unintended consequences. That applies to health and fitness as well. Today, I'm talking about three exercise myths that have been debunked as shortcuts to living a healthier lifestyle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

There's good stretching and bad stretching. Most people unknowingly are doing more harm than good with their stretching routine. If you want to learn how to stretch in a way that will actually lengthen your muscle fibers without injuring your joints or weakening your muscles, then this is the episode for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, I wanted to talk about the joy of doing something new. I'm currently finishing the first part of the fire academy and I'm enjoying the refreshing sense of perspective and new thinking that it has brought into other aspects of my life. This episode will be a very helpful perspective if you feel like you're sort of stuck in a a rut. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, I wanted to talk a little more about stoicism so I talked about the ultimate stoic exercise...running! I talk about how I train my clients to be runners even though a minority of them are actual runners. In this episode, you'll find the essentials of running, or the 3 elements I think we all need to be better runners. From knee drive, to recoil, I talk about all of what you need to be a better runner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today I want to talk about a stoic belief that has carried me in my life. It's not an original thought, however it's something that I think can be very inspiring to those that are facing or will face challenges in their lives. It's important to remember that we're all a little fearful of something, but it's how we respond to that fear that's important. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today we have our last segment with Megan talking about our hormones and nervous system. Today, we talked sleep and how sleep deprived many of us actually are. Some may not realize it, but we're going to be talking about how to tell if you've been getting enough sleep and how you can help yourself regulate your nervous system through sleep. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We all reach a time in our lives when we feel like we're stuck. We feel that something or someone is preventing us from moving forward. Well, I'm here to tell you that it's likely your fault that your stuck. And if that's the case (it very likely is) then you can also get yourself unstuck. Let's talk about how to be "unstuckable" in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, I'm going to talk of an allegory about getting what you want in life and how it sometimes can seemingly fall into your lap...with a little work of course. This is a special story that some may already be familiar with, but I'm going to give you my take. Buckle up for this palindrome episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

When it comes to running, you can separate it into three different movements. There's jogging, running, and sprinting. Today we're going to talk about the benefits and mechanics of running. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

A client asked me today how much running do they need to be a better runner and I answered, "technically none," to their dismay. Today we're going to address that question and likely continue it on our next episode as we talk about a more specific form of running. Sprinting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In this episode, I tell an anecdote about how we sometimes do something that's inefficient and sometimes ineffective because that's "just the way we do it." If this is you, I encourage you to explore your options. The time you spend, will be much less than the time you waste in doing whatever it is you're doing the wrong way. In other words, keep an open mind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In this episode, I talk to Megan Dupree about what external factors regulate or dysregulate our hormones. She had some very interesting insights about caffeine and marijuana and how our body reacts to it. If you're looking to regulate your nervous system because you are eating too much sugar or not getting enough sleep, this is the episode for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support