Today we're joined by Jenna Kelly, owner of Balanced Planet Yoga in Marlton, New Jersey. In today's episode Jenna discusses her personal journey from personal trainer to yoga studio owner and all the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. We discuss a wide variety of topics, ranging from the importance of breath work, finding meaning behind what drives your actions and emotions, defining what it means to actually be successful in your health and fitness journey, as well as how Jenna would defend herself in a zombie apocalypse. Support the show

In today's episode we discuss the hurdles, hardships, and obstacles that come along with parenthood  as you navigate your own personal health and fitness.Support the show

Considering calorie deficit is the only sure fire way to lose weight, claiming to be in a calorie deficit while not losing weight is, well, impossible. Here are ten reasons why you might not actually be in a calorie deficit, despite thinking you are.Support the show

Today's episode is short and sweet: what is the biggest mistake that beginners make when it comes to losing body fat?Support the show

In today's episode I reminisce about how dumb I have been in the past when it comes to my health and fitness and how, hopefully, you can avoid some of the same mistakes I've made in the last twenty some years of working out.Support the show

In today's episode I'll explain the one fundamental component to all unsuccessful and successful fat loss diets. While it's true that each diet or way of eating may bring about it's own unique positive changes, all successful fat loss diets boil down to one thing: calories.Support the show

In this mini episode, Oshane and I discuss about the movement and stability perquisites that may get overlooked when it comes to training.Support the show

In this mini episode, Oshane and I talk about training until failure, if there's a time and a place for it, who should do it, and our two cents on the matter when it concerns the average person.Support the show

In this mini episode, Oshane and I talk about the goblet squat and why it's so awesome for beginners as well as some of the more common issues that may arise when performing the movement.Support the show

Today Oshane and I discuss some of the more common issues we see with a trap bar deadlift and how to correct these issues. Support the show

On today's episode we've got Braeden Yacobucci from OnPoint Nutrition.  In this episode, Braeden and I discuss a wide variety of topics from the psychology of behavior change,  best practices to implement when it comes to improving behavior, as well as some steps that busy, working parents can take to start making beneficial changes to their diet. For more information on Braeden and OnPoint Nutrition, please use the links below!Website: https://www.onpoint-nutrition.com/Schedule a free consult: https://www.onpoint-nutrition.com/schedule-a-free-consultationCheck out our new self-guided products: https://www.onpoint-nutrition.com/pcos-courseCheck out our upcoming small group: https://www.onpoint-nutrition.com/onpoint-connectionsSupport the show

Today we're joined by Gabrielle Terzano,  CCI Certified Eating Disorder Coach and creator of Nourished By Gab, a coaching service which helps young girls and women conquer their eating disorders. Gabby and I discuss a wide variety of topics in this podcast, from disordered eating, the warped view many of us have about our own health and bodies, the impact social media has on people's overall health, and how we can reframe and shift these factors into more of a positive outlook. Support the show

The barrier to entry for the fitness industry is laughably low.  Don't fall victim to paying for services from unqualified coaches who simply make you tired.Support the show

Today we sit down with Gina Remini and talk about her current journey to get results (aka drop ten pounds) by Memorial Day 2023.  In this episode we'll discuss how in the next 3 months she plans to get results while navigating (potential) hurdles as a vegetarian, 2+ hour commutes to work, and balancing sustainability and effort in order to maintain results once she gets them.Support the show

Today we're joined by Matt Welsher, a long time client and current contestant in our 6 Week Challenge. Matt's been kicking ass these last few weeks with overhauling his diet, training hard, and incorporating new behaviors and habits to create a better life for himself. In this episode, you'll hear about Matt's fitness journey up to this point, his past and current struggles with regards to getting results, and how he's incorporated different strategies to get impressive levels of success.Support the show

When it comes to life, specifically health and fitness, consistency is arguably the most important factor when it comes to seeing success or getting results. But too many of us are hyper focused for short (but intense) stretches, only to follow that up with prolonged periods of lackluster effort. In today's episode, we'll talk about why focusing on being "good" 80% of the time with regards to diet and exercise is always better than striving to be "great" 50% of the time.Support the show

We're all gonna have days where we feel like crap. It's inevitable. Perhaps it's bad sleep, high stress, less than stellar food choices... or maybe you're a victim to all the above. And now your body and mind feel like they've been run over with a tank. Fear not, because in today's episode we'll discuss how to navigate these challenging circumstances, as well as some strategies you can implement to ensure you still have a great workout.Support the show

Work, kids, commutes... sometimes life gets in the way of training. There's no avoiding it. So when you're short on time, what's the best approach for your workouts? Today we talk about how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to maximizing your workouts while on a time crunch. In the following episode you'll learn....How to select the best exercisesHow to prioritize certain aspects of your workout"Mistakes" to avoidNumerous aspects of your lift to consider to get the most out of your timeSupport the show

In today's episode we talk about the dreaded (but likely inevitable) plateau that happens to the best of us. Whether it's the number on the scale or the weight on the bar, things have grown stagnant and you're stuck. What gives? In the next 30 or so minutes, we'll talk about...is your training program ineffective for your given goal?are you training hard enough?are you too inconsistent?are you sleeping properly?do your nutritional efforts match your goals?does your overall lifestyle outside of the gym allow you to succeed?are you falling into the trap of “what got you here, won’t get you there?”Support the show

Today Oshane and I briefly discuss squats and how the beginner should approach implementing and performing them within their training program. In this episode we'll talk about:how to perform an overhead squat assessment to determine if squatting is even a good idea (link below)how to properly warm up for squats (see video links below)why the goblet squat is the superior choice for beginnersminor adjustments you can make to tweak your squat for the betterwhere to progress things once the squat pattern starts to look solidVideo links:The overhead squat (look for an upright torso, stick stays above head, feet flat on ground, and a matching shin/torso angle)How to warmup for squats (this is one of MANY options you could follow)The goblet squat (the superior choice for beginners)The double KB front squat (a solid progression from the goblet squat)Using plates to increase range of motion at the anklesUsing a miniband to clean up the squat patternUsing a box to check your depth and/or help you learn to shift your weight appropriatelySupport the show