Think Fitness Life

"It's not how hard we hit, but how hard we can get hit and keep going" Often times after an injury we are too scared to get back out there. But we must remember that while a ship is safe in port, that's not what it was meant for. Move and strengthen your body.   For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community

In this episode we discuss motivation, getting started and how to create healthy habits so that taking care of your health and fitness becomes automatic!   We take some time to answer some questions that have been submitted. Thank you for listening!   Looking for support? Ask questions, connect with others or get help from a professional by joining our free Facebook Training Community  

Eric and I deliver some quick and simple circuits for fat loss and muscle building!   For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community

Diving into the modalities and future of biohacking Dr. Mike Van Thielen goes into his process and steps of creating a life of optimal health. His IZOD method starts with the base and builds on the foundations of optimal living. Many people start bio-hacking in the wrong place, Dr. Mike explains why.   For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community

With over 4000 published studies, we dive into the therapeutic uses of near infrared light. Bjorn, the co-creater of the first wearable near infrared light was nice enough to offer a promo code and link for those interested in a device and would like a discount. Link here Get $60 off with promo code = ThinkFitnesslife8     For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community

We sat down with a spin instructor and former cyclist competitor; Tyler Toone. We got to pick his brain about performance, overcoming injuries and the role resistance training plays on his longevity. For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community

Insulin is a vital hormone in blood sugar regulation. It can aid in weight loss, or the lack of insulin can lead to weight gain. Learn more in this episode as Eric dives into the details of insulin and how it may be time to get your insulin levels checked!   For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community

Another tool to add to the toolbox that doesn't require a prescription :). Eric dives into the science behind hot and cold remedies to aid in recovery, performance and health.     For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community

In this episode our lead program designer, Eric Menchi discusses the importance of posture for exercise. PRI is known as the Posture Restoration Institute which Eric attended for additional expertise and certifications. He will break down the science behind assymetries in the human body and will give you the tools you need to optimize results within your program!   For any additional support visit our Facebook Training Community

What exercises do i select? How many reps? How many sets? How do i recover?   In this episode we cover all the specifics around STRENGTH TRAINING which includes weight training, proper mobility, progressive overload and proper recovery.   For any additional support visit our Facebook Training Community

In this podcast we go over how to self-assess your hip and ankle mobility, common issues we see and how to correct your mobility for better performance and recovery.   Our hips is what our spine rests on and is incredibly important to have strong glutes and pelvic floor to keep the hips in a proper position. Lack of good hip mobility can affect proper squat and deadlift patterns. The ankle, or lack of ankle mobility can lead to issues up the chain. Since the foot is the first piece of contact with the ground, our brain processes a lot of information from the foot and lack of ankle mobility can prevent us from squatting properly.   For free support on your fitness journey visit our Facebook Training Community

The neck and shoulders can accumulate a lot of tightness and it can be detrimental to the rest of the body. Our command center (brain) is at the top of our neck, so in order to create a well operating system we want to ensure proper mobility and stability in the right areas. In this podcast we go over how to self-assess your mobility, common issues we see and how to correct everything for the necek and shoulders.

We are social animals. Do you know what a blue zone is? It is a densely populated area where people are living to 100. One of the major similarities across the board from all these blue zones is community.  They value each other, people's presence and attention. Plus getting together to share some laughs is also a boost to your health!

Time is always slipping away from us and is usually the #1 excuse we hear when conducting assessment calls.  The fact of the matter is, you don't find time, you make time. In some cases; 'if you fail to plan, you're planning to fail.' So set yourself up for success, design efficient routines and be ready with "quick-workouts" in your back pocket for those time-crunching weeks.

Learn why we need manage our stress and focus on the process to take by our life with special Guest Curtis Christopherson shares his personal story and the key principles he focuses on when helping others achieve their health, performance and physique goals.  He is the creator of WrkOUT media that connects individuals with qualified professionals for live 1-on-1 training. https://www.wrkout.com/

We've summed up the top 5 rules to think about for your training or just improving your mind/body in general. If it doesn’t challenge you it won’t change you Your training is only as good as your nutrition and recovery allows it to be (you can’t outwork a bad diet or outwork the demons) The mind is a terrible master, but a better servant. (You’ll never stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.) The best health practices are proactive vs reactive (you won’t find time, you make time) It never gets easier, you just get better References from the episode: https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/health-spending-u-s-compare-countries-2/ https://www.talktomira.com/post/how-much-a-colonoscopy-costs https://www.nber.org/digest/oct98/economic-benefit-heart-attack-treatments-outweigh-cost https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2212003

Chris runs LyfeFuel, an elevated approach to nutrition, centered around plant-based whole foods.  They make it their mission to source responsibly and sustainably to make sure they are providing the best quality nutrients possible as well as protect the environment.  They have 2 main supplement recipes; an ESSENTIAL shake and a RECOVERY shake, and yet he talks about the importance of transitioning to whole foods. In this episode we discuss: Getting back to basics: fueling your body with real whole foods for longevity & performance Deconstructing dietary dogma & the personalization of wellness Triage Theory and the Importance of micronutrients Why its so crucial for people to fuel their body with real foods Eating locally and voting with your dollar If you're interested in checking out their products visit www.LYFEfuel.com and use code THINKFITNESSLIFE10 at checkout for a 10% discount. (Thank you Chris!) Live Your Fullest Everday

In this episode Eric and Matt nerd out about the importance of specific joint mobility (ankle and knee) and how it relates to the squat as well as how the squat should be approached to maintain healthy joints. The squat is a staple exercise for the human body and is extremely beneficial in weight loss, strength building, muscle growth and improving performance.   To read more about mobility and stability check our blogpost by Eric Menchi To learn more about the Arthur Squat method mentioned in the episode checkout this video by Mike Arthur For a 5 minute routine to help with ankle mobility mentioned in the episode checkout this video by Tom Merrick

    Too many people believe Ironman triathlons exist for the athletic gods walking among us. That’s what Adam Hill believed when he was 50 pounds overweight and suffering from alcoholism.  Five years later, Adam has competed at the Ironman World Championships, been featured in Quest For Kona, and put the bottle down for good.     Adam Hill is an elite amateur triathlete with multiple podium finishes and has earned the distinctions of USA Triathlon All-American and Ironman All World Athlete. He was featured in the NBC Sports series Ironman: Quest for Kona (2017), which chronicled his successful attempt to qualify for the Ironman World Championship.     Today, Adam is a business executive, coach, speaker, and author. Through his triathlon platform, Extra Life Fitness, he provides coaching, guidance, and resources to triathletes of all levels. You’ll often find him speaking about personal transformation and overcoming anxiety at company events, on podcasts, and in other media. For more information on Adam visit

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