Feel Strong Fitness
By Feel Strong Fitness
Feel Strong FitnessMay 30, 2022
Episode 152: Weezy Shumaker
Weezy Shumaker @coachweez is a coach based in Columbus, Ohio, who specializes in working with postpartum clients. We talk about the concept of not letting the pursuit of perfection get in the way of progress, working with postpartum individuals, and Weezy also shares her fearless approach to implementing ideas and the value of having a supportive partner.
Episode 151: How to be Coachable
In this episode, Justin discusses the importance of being coachable. He explains that being coachable means being open to developing the version of yourself that is most likely to succeed. Justin emphasizes the need to have a malleable mindset and be willing to have your beliefs broken. He also highlights the importance of learning from others' experiences and seeking feedback. Leading with positivity, being aware of excuses, and taking responsibility for your actions is paramount.
- Being coachable is essential for success in any coaching relationship.
- To be coachable, you need to be open to developing the version of yourself that is most likely to succeed.
- Having a malleable mindset and being willing to have your beliefs broken are crucial aspects of being coachable.
- Seeking feedback, leading with positivity, and taking responsibility for your actions are important qualities of being coachable.
Episode 150: Ashley Crocker
Ashley Crocker @ashleycrocker127 is a FORCE. From underpaid and overworked CrossFit coach to a fully remote 1:1 exercise and nutrition specialist and a full-time mentor for other coaches looking to upgrade their practice. Ashley is creating freedom for clients, coaches, and herself -- and giggling with joy the whole time. If you want to be better, you want to listen to Ashley.
Episode 149: Anika Crane and Coaching with Intent
Anika Crane is an Active Life Professional and an incredibly effective coach. Her ability to self-audit, and make big changes to push her coaching forward is impressive and almost everyone could take a lesson from how she works. Coaches- listen up. Athletes and Clients -- this is how your coach should work.
Episode 148: Positions Win
Want to acquire a skill, progress a movement, or accelerate your performance? You need to isolate and master the positions required for optimal execution. Whether it's weightlifting, running, handstands, or holding a child above your head -- it can be broken down into its component pieces. Make those pieces stronger, and you're on your way to a real understanding of how to move virtuously. Let's get into it.
Episode 147: Youth Sports has a Problem
Stacey Watts is back! We're talking Youth Sports, how it's being coached and trained for, and how these approaches can negatively affect people for the rest of their lives. @preventativelifestacey has some hard truths that parents and coaches should hear-- Let's talk about it.
Episode 146: Stop Compromising Today
Compromise has become a real problem. It's keeping people from moving the way they want to, doing the things they want to do, having the relationships they want, being the parents they want to be, and achieving the things they've wanted for a long time. Today we start working on that.
Episode 145: Coach Nic
NEW EPISODE! We have Coach Nic - Nicolette Hogg-Zadderey formally, and the owner of @212.degreept Nic is a coach who recently expanded her practice to include a whole new space, and we use that as a jumping off point to discuss coaching, comebacks, and values. LIsten up.
Episode 144: Ashleigh Gass
Ashleigh Gass is the CEO of MOVE, a GST Gym. Her and Justin have a wide-ranging discussing around all things coaching, gymnastics, and why Philly isn't that cold.
Episode 143: Boundaries
What are you boundaries? Do you even know? How strict are they? Which ones are flexible? Why do you even NEED boundaries anyways? Let's talk about it.
Episode 142: Natana Flynn
'Tana Flynn is a professional mentor and expert communicator. We dig into facilitating great conversation, asking better questions, and why James Bond is interesting. Listen up.
Episode 141: Education and 'I Don't Know'
What would it make you feel like if your coach told you they were going to experiment on you? Uncomfortable? Scary? What if you knew that experimentation would lead to the most effective, efficient, program you could possibly have? Let's dig into this for coaches AND clients.
Episode 140: Stacey Watts and Building a Big Tent
Stacey Watts @preventativelife_stacey returns to the podcast to talk about learning from people you don't fully align with, seeking out discomfort, and learning at the edges of your capabilities. A true professional, Stacey brings a ton of value and a captivating charm, as always.
Episode 139: Casey Bennett
Casey Bennett is a coach helping people reach sustainable, balanced, physical freedom through movement, education, and mentorship. She worked her way up from intern to head coach in a gym, then moved across the country to start over -- and is crushing it. We talk about setbacks as opportunities, betting on yourself, and how she guides her clients to remarkable results.
Episode 138: Be Your Own HR Department
You need someone to manage, advocate, and focus on employee morale in the important company that is YOU. Let's dig into why ensuring Employee #1 (that's you) is challenged, fulfilled, and happy should be something you employ systems and checks for daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly optimization.
Episode 137: Hugo Romero - Hustle. Repeat.
Hugo Romero was an overworked coach on the brink of burnout when he took matters into his own hands and bet big on himself. He's now a successful business owner in a tropical paradise, living his ideal life on his ideal schedule. How did he do it? Listen up.
Episode 136: Karolina Rzadkowolska - Sober Curious and Euphoric AF
Karolina Rzadkowolska is an author and speaker who came on the podcast to talk about her journey with alcohol and how it can affect fitness and wellness. It may seem obvious, but she brings some color and nuance - and Justin digs into how this affects people who *don't* describe themselves as struggling with alcohol.
Episode 135: Brad Williams
Fitness enthusiast Brad Williams shares his insights on staying fit and healthy. Brad is a personal trainer with over a decade of experience, and we delve into his fitness hacks specifically tailored for individuals over 40. Drawing from his own journey and professional expertise, Brad emphasizes the importance of balancing fitness goals with maintaining an active social life. We cover adapting workout routines to accommodate changing bodies, dealing with injuries, and incorporating slow and mindful movements for optimal results. Brad also highlights the benefits of incorporating these principles into everyday activities and shares his personal experiences with weight training and the evolution of fitness concepts. Tune in to gain valuable fitness tips and insights from Brad's wealth of knowledge and experience.
Episode 134: Allie Cass
Your pain is your power if you choose to allow it. Allie Cass lost her mom to brain cancer only eight months after diagnosis, pushing her into depression and eating disorder patterns. While dealing with all of this, Allie found a coach to help with her depression, who suggested she enter the world of bodybuilding.
Knowing what it looks like to be in many different places on the health and wellness spectrum, Allie Cass developed an integrative mind-body approach to health & fitness, helping women transform their bodies & essentially, their lives.
Listen as we discuss functional health, fitness, mindset, and personal power!
Check out Allie Cass:
Website: https://www.alliecasshealth.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliecasshealth/?hl=en
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Episode 133: What Else?
This a powerful question that requires curiosity, empathy, and most of all... the ability to shut the hell up. Let's talk about it.
Episode 132: Will Del Pizzo and Built Strong Strength Club
The cost of a kettlebell workout can be daunting & overwhelming, but it gives you all benefits of cardiorespiratory exercises without the shame of aerobics. They involve various muscle groups simultaneously, increasing your strength & cardiovascular fitness.
Will Del Pizzo, the Co-business owner at Built Strong Strength Club, expounds more on why he incorporates kettlebell workouts for most clients, kettlebell culture, & benefits of different kettlebell exercises.
Mentioned Book
Stretch For Success
Check out Will Del Pizzo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildelpizzo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtstrongstrength/
Website: https://www.builtstrongstrength.com/
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Episode 131: Self Talk!
Criticizing yourself, diminishing yourself, tearing yourself down as a defensive maneuver before others do it is hurting you, it hurts the greater dialogue, and it hurts society. We need to talk.
Episode 130: Jorge Crecis
Jorge Crecis, a Performance Coach, a degree holder in sports science & a Ph.D. in non-ordinary states of consciousness, takes us through his research on the state of consciousness associated with peak performance presence, the benefits of training that state of consciousness and how to train them.
The common denominator to all life experiences is “SELF.” When you are working on Self, you are working on everything, and that’s the basis of consciousness.
Tune in for more insights on non-ordinary states of consciousness, the stages & how they enhance efficiency, creativity, leadership, and a better work-life balance.
Check out Jorge Cresis:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crecis/
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Episode 129: How to ask your Coach questions?
Asking your coach questions -- good questions -- is a vital part of the coach/client (or athlete or member) relationship. Communication is paramount, and even if your coach is an expert at good communication, it's possible for elements to slip through the cracks unless you bring them forward. Justin talks about the biggest questions to ask so you can gain some clarity and confidence, and what to do if those answers don't satisfy you.
Episode 128: Dr. Sheila Forman
Dr. Sheila Forman is talking about MINDFULNESS. So much baggage comes with nutrition and weight management. You try different diet approaches, which still don’t work in the long run. What’s the most sustainable way to your fitness journey? The answer lies in Mindfulness Eating!
Listen as Dr. Sheila Forman, a Psychologist and Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) Instructor, takes us through mindfulness eating, its benefits, mindful meditation space, and real-world application of mindful eating despite stressful & tempting environments.
Episode 127: Questions for your Medical Provider
Asking good questions to advocate for yourself let's both you AND your medical provider get the best results. Whether you're considering testing, imaging, injections, pain medications, or surgery-- you can ask good questions to get better results and make sure you're moving toward your goals.
Episode 126: Mark Ryall
Coaching your spouse or family member is hard. However, Mark Ryall had to change his sedentary lifestyle and double up as a father & coach to his fitness enthusiast daughter, Stephanie.
Listen as he delves deep into their racing adventures, challenges doubling up as a father & a coach to his daughter, and what he would have done differently. Additionally, he expounds on his motivation, tips on supporting your kids, and how to get started on your fitness.
Check out Mark Ryall’s Book Run Daughter, Run Father
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Episode 125: The Four Goals
People who are looking to make a change generally fall into 1 of 4 distinct goal categories. Understanding what these are, why we might pursue them, and how each one can affect the other three is an important part of making progress. Justin lays it out and makes it clear.
Episode 124: Jeff Later
Jeff Later is the CEO of L8R Lifestyle, a bodybuilder and lifestyle & contest prep coach. Jeff believes in creating a sustainable & enjoyable fitness approach while prioritizing clients’ health.
Listen as Justin and he delves into common mistakes in fitness, focusing on what you’re in control of, open-mindedness in fitness (as opposed to being dogmatic), addressing body imbalances, consistency & all the fakeness in the fitness world.
Instagram: @jefflater
Website: Jefflater.com
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Episode 123: Daniel Moody
Loss is inevitable. How do you change your tragedies into treasures, consciously face your fears & shed your old baggage?
Having undergone anxiety & depression as a resentful teen parent, Daniel Moody, a creative coach & songwriter, used his songwriting skills to vocalize his emotions through his “songs for the soul,” online group. Listen as we delve deep into taking charge of your emotions, the power of willingness to put in the work coupled with the right coach,& becoming creative again!
Check out Daniel Moody:
Instagram: @danielhuntermoody
Website: https://danielhuntermoody.com/
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Episode 122: Consistency, Compliance, and Coaches
Episode 121: Ben Albert
When you tell your story, you attract great clients and repel those that don’t resonate with you. How do you let the world know what you do & create an army of people that become your top cheerleaders?
Ben Albert, a podcast host & marketer, talks about his pivotal career shift into marketing amidst covid-19 and key marketing communication insights. Listen as he delves into finding your deepest values & infusing them in everything you talk about, finding a niche, building your brand with what you have as well as creating more buy-ins.
Tune in for more insights!
Check out Ben Albert’s website: https://realbusinessconnections.com/
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Episode 120: The Advantages of Discomfort
Comfort is great, but it doesn't move you forward. What are you avoiding? What have you given up? Why are you losing focus? Seeking discomfort in specific, controllable, ways is a massive advantage for adaptation. Confused? Let's talk about it.
Episode 119: The Best Fitness Session
What kind of fitness do you participate in? Group or 1-on-1? Online or In-Person? We break down what these are, some of the pros and cons of each, and the type of person (and desired results) that fit best with each version of fitness program!
Episode 118: Eric D'agati
Eric D’Agati has spent the past 20 years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer, and instructor, pioneering his unique approach to client assessment, performance enhancement, and injury prevention. We talk about Building A Better Fitness Program.
You know it's not one workout, one meal, or that one day that will make you a world champion (or not), but it’s consistency paired with commitment. How do you build a perfect fitness program and implement it the right way? What are the ten elements of a good program design? What are the big buckets you need to check off? Let's talk about better fitness programs and much more!
Check more about Eric here: https://ericdagati.com/
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Episode 117: It's the Basics, Dummy
Yes, getting really specific on sets, reps, movements, recovery protocols, supplement varietals, and sexy fitness modalities is fun. We could talk about them all day. The basics-- sleep, diet, and stress management -- will still win every time. Don't miss the forest for the trees.
Episode 116: Cheryl Ilov
Heal Your Trauma & Reclaim Your Power.
Having undergone a traumatic experience and chronic pain syndrome, Cheryl, a recovering physical therapist & martial art master, learned to use her feminine wiles to take down her opponents. She helps traumatized women overcome pain and regain their power. Listen as we delve deep into her healing process, how it positively impacted her, simple steps to achieving confidence, and much more! IG: @cherylilov Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylilovvitalityconsultant/
Check out Cheryl’s website here: https://www.cherylilov.com/
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Episode 115: Irritation, Injury, and Pain
Wait, what was that? Am I hurt? Am I hurt AGAIN? Am I making my injury worse? OH NO!
If you've ever felt like this, this episode is for you. Justin lays out what creates an injury, how to think about what's going on, and the rules around training with pain. Let's talk about it.
Episode 114: Stormy Weather and Show Your Work Nutrition
Most people on a fitness journey need immediate gratification, but that’s not always realistic. What do you do when you have tried everything in your fitness journey, and nothing seems to work? Stormy Weather of Show Your Work Nutrition shares the fixed false beliefs, determining if you’re a good fit, respecting your body, and overcoming nutrition compliance challenges. Listen up and let’s expound more on good nutrition practices and getting value for your money!
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Website: https://www.showyourwork.net/
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Episode 113: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CONFIDENCE
Our final 'C' of returning from injury is CONFIDENCE. Nothing will help you move forward more effectively, and nothing seems harder to manufacture if you don't understand it. How can you create confidence? Where does it come from? How often do you need to work on it? What if it suddenly diappears? Let's talk about it.
Episode 112: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: COMMITMENT
Commitment deals in plans, not hopes and dreams. What is your journey going to look like? What kind of setbacks are likely? How clearly do you understand your plan? Understanding what commitment IS will make it far more likely you're able to create and stick to it. Let's talk about it.
Episode 111: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CREATIVITY
Continuing our return from injury checklist, Justin digs into CREATIVITY:
- What’s something you’ve known you needed to do but you avoided doing?
- What were the reasons for not doing it?
- Do you find yourself embracing and welcoming change? Or is there resistance and reluctance to it?
- How can change be viewed as an opportunity rather than a threat?
- What are the benefits of adding variety and novelty into your routine?
Be ready to think and act outside of the box-- the way forward is not always obvious!
Episode 110: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CONSISTENCY
Consistency is the bedrock of any program, of any new habit, of any meaningful RESULTS at all. How do we analyze and build consistency?
- What do you want to achieve?
- Who do you wish to become?
- What’s holding you back from consistently working towards that goal and that identity?
- How do you shift from “having to” towards “getting to?”
- What will it take to form a consistent daily practice?
Justin breaks it down and describes how being consistent may only require 5 minutes a day. Let's talk about it.
Episode 109: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CONTROL
Returning from Injury can be frustrating. We break it down into 5 elements, and we're doing a 5-part podcast series on this.
Starting with: CONTROL
What exactly is going on?
What can you change?
What's the best case?
Worst Case?
Why aren't you already starting?
Justin breaks it down and breaks it open. Let's talk about it.
Episode 108: Kickball and Picking your Team
You don't want everyone on your kickball team. Some people take it too seriously. Some people don't take it seriously enough. You need perspective AND commitment, consistency and experience. See how this relates to fitness? Let's talk about it.
Episode 107: Joseph Corella and 567 Broadway!
Joseph Corella, a 3rd generation Mexican American, is originally from the hot desert of Phoenix, Arizona. Using his dance, theatre, and fitness background, Joseph has traveled the globe, and spread his love and understanding of the importance of movement to such places as Japan, France, England, and Canada and dozens of cities across the United States. Joseph’s connection to movement started in his early childhood with extensive training in jazz, tap, contemporary, and ballet. He is also the founder of 567BROADWAY! An all-level dance fitness class. Joseph created a workout video called "567BROADWAY! A New "musical Workout!"
Tune in as we discuss his life lessons as a dancer, different benefits that can come from dance therapy such as increased body awareness and improved balance, and how dancing and movement therapy can be used to help with physical, mental, emotional, social aspects and MUCH MORE!
Indeed, dance routines are a great way to exercise and have fun!
https://josephcorella.com/567broadwayworkout
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/567broadway
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/567BROADWAY/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/567sweat
Episode 106: Weaknesses, Goats, and Priorities
Stop talking about your weaknesses and get to the root of the problem. Do they even qualify as weaknesses? Do you understand where they fit within your goals and priorities? Do you understand the underlying issues that are creating these issues? Justin lays out the needs, wants, and how to approach it all.
Episode 105: Quality, Quality, Quality
Quality is not the only thing but it’s the thing that definitely matters! What should be your key focus areas in your fitness goals?
Justin breaks down four sections in which quality matters: effective exercise selection based on your goals, quality movements that determine your working sets, intentional and consistent recovery, as well as the incredible value of high-quality recovery foods.
Episode 104: Brenden Kumarasamy
Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel he started to help the world master the art of public speaking and communication. He teaches purpose-driven entrepreneurs strategies to communicate their big ideas to the world. We discussed how to become a confident and credible speaker in your industry, three specific areas in the fitness coaching business, and some of the best communication techniques to help you deliver the right message to your audience so that they feel inspired and motivated.
Visit https://www.mastertalk.ca/ to know more about Brenden!
Episode 103: Are you working hard enough?
Don’t confuse more for better! Justin breaks down junk volume work-outs, quality working sets, the incredible value behind regular sprinting, the best ways to measure if you're working hard enough, and mixing up your energy systems to achieve your desired stimulus and body goals.
Hard work-outs without usable returns are pointless - don’t pursue soreness but quality.