General Fitness Companycast

I was in a conversation today with my client and they told me how they were so busy and I was amazed at all they were getting done. I was curious and asked them to share a little bit about they do and then I realized that a lot of what they were saying was very familiar. Today, I'm going to share with you how one of my busiest clients gets more done than you and I together in one day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We will be talking about this next week on YouTube. I thought I'd share it with you as a sneak preview. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to drop them into the review section. You can view our YouTube page as well. With over one hundred videos of helpful health and fitness tips, we're sure to answer many of your wellness questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

This episode is about stretching. Many people believe that stretching is good for you, but it actually can be detrimental to your ligaments and tendons. I discuss a few points that I didn't cover in a previous episode. If you're interested in listening to that episode as well, you can it here. In it, I talk about PNF stretching and what effects that has on your body. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today is President's Day and it made me think about all the great leaders and mentors. I thought about a few of my mentors and how much they have shaped the trainer, coach, and person that I am today for so many people. This episode is from 3 years ago and it was an interview with my mentor, Joe Cannon. He certified me almost 20 years ago and was the one that got me excited about personal training. In this episode, we talk about rhabdomyolysis and the book that he wrote about it. We, of course, talked origin stories, and where we hope to see the industry in the future. This was a really meaningful episode to me and I know it will bring you tons of value from a training and/or fitness enthusiast perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I've talked about squats on various occasions. How to do them, how not to do them, why you shouldn't do them, and today we'll be examining why you should. I'll specifically address knees as it pertains to your squats and what you should start with if you are having knee issues. There are a few gems in here that I'd like you to note because they are game changers for many of my clients. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today I wanted to talk about resilience. It's the time of year when people traditionally experience depression, so I wanted to help bring a little more practicality to resilience. There a few studies that I mention that back up these methods, so try them out and see if they work for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today's episode is a bit of a gem. We have a great talk about how to strengthen your muscles for pull-ups using the TRX. This is part of our TRX Translations series on YouTube. What makes it so special is that it's completely unedited. That's right, you get to hear my slip-ups and at the end, I give a bit of my commentary on the level of difficulty I perceived when trying to do pull-ups and talk at the same time. Look for the video on our YouTube page later on this week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Want to know if you should stop eating gluten? How about what you should do after an injury? Today, I'm going to be talking about a few health and fitness myths that have been circling around that need to be put to rest. Some date back 5 decades, yet some people still think it to be true. Let's debunk some myths today, shall we? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We've been doing testing here at the studio. Everyone is testing their cardio capacity and it brought me to thinking about how we can all test ourselves in the same way. If you'd like to take the GFC challenge and find out why you should be testing, listen to today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

There are a lot of different theories on protein. Some use it to gain muscle and bulk up. Others, use it in their keto diets and lose a ton of weight. What is the deal with protein? Is it magic? What exactly is it and are you getting an adequate amount daily? We're gonna get to the bottom of all this in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Do you know the magic words? It was once thought that we could conjure up anything with certain spells or magic words. Turns out this is true to a certain point. What you say determines your reality and it could be exactly as you want it to be...If you let it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, I discuss psychological and physiological stress. I'll be answering the question of whether or not there is good stress and what effect stress has on the body. Most importantly, you're going to learn what you can do to manage some of the unknown stressors so that you live a happier, healthier life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I'm sure you've heard a lot of tricks and tips to help you stay young. You might even own a few gadgets as well. Today, we're going to talk about a free way to keep your body and mind young throughout the years? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

A client posed a question to me today that was very nuanced. As you get older you tend to acquire aches and pains that seem to come out of nowhere. The question is, are those aches and pains degenerations of the joints or do you need to strengthen them? Maybe, it's a little of both... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

I was brought back to my college days with a package that I received in the mail. It reminded me of what discipline felt like and it's probably not most people imagine it to be. Often, you see people preaching discipline that seem to be miserable. Today, we're going to talk about what is to have a healthy (and happy) attitude towards discipline. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We're going to talk again about core training and review a few of the subjects I talked about on a similar episode. This is a sneak preview of the lightly edited version. See the full version on our YouTube Channel next week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Communication is every bit as important to your health as crunches. Maybe even more so. Today, I'd like to give you a look into conversations I have with my clients and how they are sometimes helpful for them to make strong decisions even outside the gym. We're going to be talking about a scenario where one person is faced with an obstacle and to get out of it, they have to properly communicate. You absolutely have been in a scenario like this, so take notes because this is a solid thought piece. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Squatting is an exercise that you see a lot of people doing (wrong). Some people say that a squat is one of the best things to add into your training program. I disagree. I don't believe that squats should be such an integral part of anyone's fitness routine and today, I'll tell you why. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

There is a way to work your core that might hurt your back. Then, there's a way that will strengthen your back by improving its ability to stabilize your body. Are you sure that you're doing the right core exercises? Find out what you might be doing wrong in the gym and how to strengthen your core the right way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

This episode is about a recent conversation I had with one of my online clients. We talked about the importance of a warm-up and what you should normally be doing for your warmups if you're not an athlete. If you'd like to try our online training program for yourself, I'm offering a free two week trial with an online live assessment included. All you have to do is schedule your time on our site by clicking on the book now button. Click here to get started. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support