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Talk Fitness To Me

Talk Fitness To Me

By Evan T. Cook

Talk Fitness To Me, hosted by Head Down Heart Up founder Evan T. Cook, dances between the philosophical and the practical to bring you the best strategies, insight and inspiration.

I (Ev) am on a mission to help filter out the hype and hyperbole. I want to make food, fitness, and lifestyle strategies so stupidly simple that it feels easy to do more of what works and less of what doesn’t.

If you’re ready to stop SETTING goals and start BEING the person you want to be, well, you just might want to listen in🕺

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The Ev Daily (on hiatus)
Between Sets (Audio)
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EvD9: Find Your Parallels

Talk Fitness To MeFeb 27, 2018

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Don't Let Confirmation Bias Sabotage Your Fitness Journey (and here's how)

Don't Let Confirmation Bias Sabotage Your Fitness Journey (and here's how)

Confirmation bias can influence our beliefs and perspectives and can work against us if we're not aware of it. Not on my watch.

Feb 16, 202303:38
Cardio or Weights? - Talk Fitness To Me

Cardio or Weights? - Talk Fitness To Me

In this TFTM minisode, we talk through cardio vs. weightlifting and how the two work best together.
Jan 03, 202103:60
End On A High Note - Talk Fitness To Me

End On A High Note - Talk Fitness To Me

For a habit to stick, your brain needs a signal that whatever you just did was worth it. Let’s talk about that...
Apr 30, 202001:48
Your Setup - Talk Fitness To Me

Your Setup - Talk Fitness To Me

The environment, your “setup,” in which you live, work, and play is wildly influential to how you live your life.
Apr 21, 202003:20
A little more of this - Talk Fitness To Me

A little more of this - Talk Fitness To Me

It’s important to celebrate the small things. Here’s why.
Apr 20, 202002:20
Context Matters

Context Matters

Crappy questions are easy to ask and result in crappy answers. Asking better questions, with context to our situation, leads to much better answers.
Apr 19, 202003:10
How to stay motivated

How to stay motivated

If you thought getting motivated was challenging, then let’s talk about staying motivated.
Mar 16, 202005:31
Patience and Persistence - Between Sets Ep. 05

Patience and Persistence - Between Sets Ep. 05

On this episode of Between Sets, we talk about patience and persistence. Without these two thing, you’re crippling yourself from the start
Feb 28, 202006:08
Stop Stopping - Destroying the “All or Nothing” mindset

Stop Stopping - Destroying the “All or Nothing” mindset

I’ve been heavy on the something > nothing, consistency > intensity lately. It’s a SUPER important mindset to embrace. Listen in to hear why and what it will do for you.
Jan 13, 202014:59
Don’t Neglect This In Your Next Workout - PwP Ep. 004

Don’t Neglect This In Your Next Workout - PwP Ep. 004

Little to no rest during a workout seems to be all the rage these days. Sure, like anything, it has its place. But if you’re doing it blindly without knowing why, you’re quite possibly wasting your time (ironic, right!?) and sacrificing those sweetsweet gainz.
Jan 01, 202004:12
Don’t Wait - Post-Working Ponderings Ep. 003

Don’t Wait - Post-Working Ponderings Ep. 003

Whether it’s a New Year Resolution or something you plan to start at a future date, you have to do something to contribute to that TODAY. It doesn’t have to be something big, grand, or complicated - you just need to get started. Today, let’s talk about why this is SO important and how you might tackle this from a food and fitness perspective.
Dec 26, 201905:53
What the heck does “toned” even mean? - Post-Workout Pondering Ep. 002

What the heck does “toned” even mean? - Post-Workout Pondering Ep. 002

Sure, you might want to get “toned” but what does that really mean and how do you go about doing it? Those are GREAT questions and I’m happy to help.
Dec 22, 201905:02
Post-Workout Pondering Ep. 001 - Two things to get you going and keep you going

Post-Workout Pondering Ep. 001 - Two things to get you going and keep you going

My home workouts are my quiet time where I have an opportunity to think and reflect. The results of such thinking and reflecting, when valuable to you, need to be shared. Today, let’s talk about 1. Why things will never be “perfect” and 2. Why using your “calories burned” as an indicator of a “good” workout is a bad idea.
Dec 18, 201905:54
Why You Need A Fitness Community - Between Sets Ep. 004
Nov 20, 201904:60
What to do if you feel like you should be progressing faster - Between Sets 003
Oct 11, 201909:08
What Happens To Your Body When You Workout - Between Sets Ep. 002
Oct 02, 201905:02
STOP Wasting Your Money on Infomercial Fitness Equipment - Between Sets Ep. 001
Sep 27, 201904:39
EvD60: Pause and Reflect

EvD60: Pause and Reflect

Time to create some space to figure the future of The Ev Daily!
Apr 23, 201803:14
EvD59: What’s a Backlog?

EvD59: What’s a Backlog?

If you’ve been listening in over the past few episodes, you should now have a better understanding of where you are, where you want to go, and why. Now, let’s introduce you to the concept of the “Backlog” - the “how” you’re going to bring your goals to life.
Apr 20, 201803:37
EvD58: Not Today

EvD58: Not Today

Don’t quit. Don’t give up. Don’t give in. Not today.
Apr 19, 201802:36
EvD57: Go Below The Surface
Apr 18, 201803:35
EvD56: Where Do You Want To Go?

EvD56: Where Do You Want To Go?

Today, we take the next step in the Perfect Fitness Framework. Now that you have an idea of where you are, let’s start to look at where you want to go!
Apr 17, 201802:09
EvD55: Assess The Situation

EvD55: Assess The Situation

Today, let’s talk about the cornerstone of getting started with The Perfect Fitness Framework.
Apr 16, 201803:22
EvD54: An Introduction to The Perfect Fitness Framework

EvD54: An Introduction to The Perfect Fitness Framework

Every so often I mention the Perfect Fitness Framework. Well, let’s take the next few days to talk about what this is and how you can bring it to life in your own life
Apr 13, 201803:40
EvD53: Goldilocks

EvD53: Goldilocks

Today, we learn a thing or two from Goldilocks and her pursuit of finding that thing that’s juuuust right.
Apr 12, 201803:13
EvD52: Doing Less of What Doesn’t Requires More of What Does

EvD52: Doing Less of What Doesn’t Requires More of What Does

Today, let’s talk about the reasons why we simply cannot focus exclusively on cutting out what isn’t working and what to do instead.
Apr 11, 201802:58
EvD51: Shaping A Path To Cut Out Sugar

EvD51: Shaping A Path To Cut Out Sugar

Today, we talk about why cutting out sugar cold turkey rarely works and how one of my favorite “frosting” recipes can help!
Apr 10, 201803:25
EvD50: You Need A Reason To Change

EvD50: You Need A Reason To Change

Today, just a quick reminder that change does not happen accidentally.
Apr 09, 201803:17
EvD49: The Quick Reset

EvD49: The Quick Reset

Today, we talk about using The Quick Reset, both as a practice and a mindset, to keep us in the game.
Apr 08, 201803:22
EvD48: Reaching Your Goals Won’t Make You Happy

EvD48: Reaching Your Goals Won’t Make You Happy

Today, let’s talk about how little happiness we get from “getting” our goals and what we can focus on instead. I’m bringing the heat today folks so this is not a EvD you want to miss!
Apr 07, 201803:08
EvD47: Is Your Food/Fitness Program Really “Working?”

EvD47: Is Your Food/Fitness Program Really “Working?”

Today, let’s look at whether or not your Food, Fitness and Lifestyle plan is really working and why it’s important to prioritize developing skills, habits, and behaviors over prescriptive plans or programs
Apr 06, 201802:58
EvD46: If you don’t use it...

EvD46: If you don’t use it...

Today, we look at one of the easiest things we can do to deal with an age-related decline in our metabolism.
Apr 05, 201803:28
EvD45: Your Body Just Wants To Keep You Alive!

EvD45: Your Body Just Wants To Keep You Alive!

Today, let’s see if we can change your perspective a bit to help develop a little more empathy, love, and respect for this body you’ve been given.
Apr 04, 201803:08
EvD44: A Pre-Workout Primer and my Three Favorites
Apr 03, 201803:24
EvD43: The Three-Day Principle

EvD43: The Three-Day Principle

Today, we look at one of my favorite practical habit-building strategies.
Apr 02, 201803:21
EvD42: Steal This Breakfast Recipe

EvD42: Steal This Breakfast Recipe

Today, I give you my super simple breakfast meal prep recipe that I use each week!
Apr 01, 201803:14
EvD41: Stop Focusing on Weight Loss

EvD41: Stop Focusing on Weight Loss

Today, let’s get away from perpetual dieter’s syndrome (yes I made that up, yes I’m sticking with it) and focus on something a bit more freeing and fun than “weight loss.”
Mar 31, 201803:26
EvD40: Build Your Foundation, Then Optimize

EvD40: Build Your Foundation, Then Optimize

Today, a quick reminder to focus on your foundation (the 80) before trying to optimize (the 20).
Mar 30, 201803:10
EvD39: What’s the Alternative?

EvD39: What’s the Alternative?

Team, before you call it quits ask yourself this question.
Mar 29, 201803:20
EvD38: Nature’s Chill Pill

EvD38: Nature’s Chill Pill

Today, I’ll walk you through a super quick exercise that activates nature’s very own chill pill.
Mar 28, 201803:14
EvD37: Take your MEDs

EvD37: Take your MEDs

Today, let’s talk about the importance of getting your daily dose. Of what, you might ask? Listen in for more!
Mar 27, 201803:25
EvD36: The Awesome vs. The Awful

EvD36: The Awesome vs. The Awful

Today, let’s see if we can find was to focus more on what we want to do (approach) versus not do (avoid)!
Mar 26, 201803:09
EvD35: A Nutrition Strategy To Optimize Recovery

EvD35: A Nutrition Strategy To Optimize Recovery

Today, we look at how we can leverage our approach to food and nutrition to optimize our recovery.
Mar 25, 201803:19
EvD34: Do It Anyways

EvD34: Do It Anyways

Today, we look at what to do when we just don’t feel like doing it.
Mar 24, 201802:38
EvD33: From CAN Do, To WILL Do

EvD33: From CAN Do, To WILL Do

Today, we take the two questions from yesterday and take them one step further by transitioning from intent to ACTION!
Mar 23, 201803:11
EvD32: Two Questions To Start Asking Daily

EvD32: Two Questions To Start Asking Daily

Today, we talk about the two questions, that when asked daily, could completely change your life.
Mar 22, 201802:33
EvD32: My Not-So-Secret Power Smoothie Strategy

EvD32: My Not-So-Secret Power Smoothie Strategy

Today, I confess my love of a good smoothie (shout out to the Currito Jimmy Carter) and how smoothies can be a game-changer in your food, fitness, and lifestyle goals.
Mar 21, 201803:27
EvD30: WTF is OTAAT!?

EvD30: WTF is OTAAT!?

Today, we talk about my favorite strategy to move closer to your food and fitness goals (or really any goals in your life for that matter). Even if you’ve never heard of OTAAT, I bet you won’t be surprised about what it represents.
Mar 20, 201803:08
EvD29: Macro Consistency, Micro Intensity

EvD29: Macro Consistency, Micro Intensity

Today, we add some context to the “Consistency over Intensty” discussion as we talk about how both, when applied correctly, are critical pieces to achieving your goals.
Mar 19, 201802:60
EvD28: A Little Further, A Little Faster

EvD28: A Little Further, A Little Faster

Today, let’s talk more about iterative, incremental changes as we find ways to go a little further and a little faster!
Mar 18, 201802:33