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Fitness Minus the B.S.

Fitness Minus the B.S.

By Geoff Etherson

Listen to experienced coaches talk about the methods they use to help real people change their lives, minus all the bulls&$@ this industry is usually known for.
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The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

Fitness Minus the B.S.May 05, 2021

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HIIT Training vs. Strength Training

HIIT Training vs. Strength Training

I go into detail about the differences between HIIT training and strength training when it comes to building strength and muscle.
Jan 17, 202420:17
“You are What You Eat” documentary review.

“You are What You Eat” documentary review.

This is my review of the new documentary. You are what you eat. If you haven’t seen it yet, there are some spoilers, but it’s not like their objective is a mystery.
Jan 10, 202421:32
Table Talk w/ Sarah Autry

Table Talk w/ Sarah Autry

Rehab for a lower back injury. The process I went through to get back to normal workouts and mobility.
Jan 04, 202441:13
How to Plan Your Fitness Resolution.

How to Plan Your Fitness Resolution.

If fitness is any part of your New Year’s resolution, you need to listen to this episode. I discussed some key points you should look for in your preparation for the new year.
Dec 19, 202310:46
Stop Eating Diet Food

Stop Eating Diet Food

This is just an overview of some of the flawed ideas people have when it comes to nutrition. This is one of the biggest things I help people with when it comes to nutrition coaching as Mark Twain once said, “It’s not what you know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you think you know that just ain’t so.”
Dec 11, 202307:53
How Weight Training Can Change Your Life.

How Weight Training Can Change Your Life.

I talk with one of our longtime members, Bhavna about her time with us at TI. She tells her story of coming from a background and running, and Boot Camp, to training with us and weights, and the difference it has made.
Dec 04, 202329:59
Just a Rant About Fitness

Just a Rant About Fitness

Most people treat fitness differently than they do other things in their lives. What do I mean? Well you will just have to listen.
Nov 27, 202308:45
Pregnancy and Fitness

Pregnancy and Fitness

Talking about weight training and pregnancy, and everything in between. How you can maintain your fitness while being pregnant, and the benefits of staying strong before giving birth.
Nov 15, 202321:15
Table Talk w/ Sarah Autry

Table Talk w/ Sarah Autry

Having a chat with our massage therapist at Train Insane, while she beats me up on her table.
Nov 08, 202326:08
How Lean Body Mass will Affect Your Fat Loss.

How Lean Body Mass will Affect Your Fat Loss.

On this episode, I talk about how lean body mass will affect your fat, loss efforts, and what you can do to fix it.
Oct 26, 202317:14
Your #Goals are #Bull*#%^

Your #Goals are #Bull*#%^

Learn how to come to terms with the difference between goals and wishes.
Mar 31, 202309:27
How Your Activity Level is Keeping You from Losing Body Fat

How Your Activity Level is Keeping You from Losing Body Fat

I sat down with Merril, Ana, and Marco, to discuss the importance of activity level when it comes to fat loss. Most people are missing the boat with this piece of the puzzle, and we explain why and how to fix it.
May 10, 202224:02
Let’s Talk About Macros

Let’s Talk About Macros

I chat macros with Merrill and Ana, and the questions they hear most often from their friends. We talk Protein, Carbs, fasting, Keto and some other rants that have nothing to do with any of this 🙂
Apr 19, 202233:54
Body Fat Scans and Why You Should Get One ASAP.
Mar 22, 202239:55
Wrapping Up Your 6 Week Challenge?

Wrapping Up Your 6 Week Challenge?

Starting week 6 of 2022 and many of you are ending a 6 week challenge. Have you given any thought to what comes next? Here is what you should be doing after your challenge is over.
Feb 07, 202212:58
Why is it so Hard to Get in Shape?

Why is it so Hard to Get in Shape?

Breaking down exactly why people struggle to get in shape, and how you can overcome it.
Nov 29, 202110:22
From Bootcamp Queen to Physique Competitor.

From Bootcamp Queen to Physique Competitor.

Ana tells her story of how she took her physique to the next level with the addition of weight training, and nutrition.
Nov 23, 202124:21
From Mom to Fitness Model and How She Did It.

From Mom to Fitness Model and How She Did It.

This week I talk to Merrill Norrdin, mom of 3 who just recently became a Pro Bikini Physique Competitor. We talk about what it too mentally and physically to make this change.
Oct 19, 202130:33
14 Best Ways to Burn Fat Fast 🙄

14 Best Ways to Burn Fat Fast 🙄

I critique an article that was the number one hit on Google for how to lose body fat. Put your boots on there’s some bullshit ahead.
Oct 12, 202112:06
Get Comfortable, with being Uncomfortable

Get Comfortable, with being Uncomfortable

Everyone wants their body to change, yet they aren’t will to make any changes in their habits. If you want to make teal changes, you are going to have to do some things that are uncomfortable. But there is hope….
Sep 14, 202107:03
Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food and Working Out (with Mallory)

Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food and Working Out (with Mallory)

One of my online clients Mallory tells her story of how she went from training herself into the ground, eating next to nothing, and being completely frustrated with her body, to a new understanding about training and nutrition.
Aug 11, 202131:27
Calorie Dense Foods and How They Can Help You Lose Body Fat

Calorie Dense Foods and How They Can Help You Lose Body Fat

Calorie density is a topic that many people don’t understand. Everyone thinks that they have to eat a certain type of food or foods to lose body fat. In reality, you just need to better understand some basic principles.
Jul 29, 202114:09
Transformation Story (Denise)

Transformation Story (Denise)

Our member Denise shares her awesome story about going from being completely unhappy with her body and how she felt, to down 45 pounds and on her way being in the shape of her life at 40!
Jun 30, 202127:13
Setting Up Your Annual Training Plan

Setting Up Your Annual Training Plan

Athletes train in seasons. Off season, pre season, and in season. You can set your training up the same way and take advantage of different times of year. Learn how to spend time building, cutting, and maintaining based on the time of year.
Jun 23, 202110:25
9 Dieting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

9 Dieting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

There are countless ways to fail at fat loss. These 9 are the most common that we see at TI. This will help you prepare for and avoid them with your diet.
May 26, 202119:27
The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

Here are some characteristics you should adopt if you are trying to lose some body fat and get in shape. How many do you have?
May 05, 202113:33
5 Things That Will Make or Break Your Fat Loss

5 Things That Will Make or Break Your Fat Loss

Too many people are delusional about what it takes to lose body fat and keep it off. Here are the 5 things everyone needs to know about before they get started.
Apr 21, 202115:43
The Art of Never Giving Up

The Art of Never Giving Up

Mom of 3 and online client Emily talks about how she was able to navigate a cross country move, 3 kids, a husband in the military (on deployment), Covid and still manage to lose 40 pounds!!
Apr 07, 202129:43
Succeeding in the Face of Adversity

Succeeding in the Face of Adversity

One of our online clients talks about her transformation and how she is keeping it off all during the Covid pandemic.
Mar 22, 202133:10
Creating Realistic Expectations With Your Fat Loss

Creating Realistic Expectations With Your Fat Loss

Setting up realistic expectations is extremely important to your success. Listen to how we help our clients set up their expectations, and help them reach their goal.
Mar 02, 202116:42
Why You Need to Meal Prep, and Why Your Excuses not to are Bullshit.

Why You Need to Meal Prep, and Why Your Excuses not to are Bullshit.

I sit down with Carolyn Jones and Merrill Nordin to talk about how they have kept making progress for 10+ years. We talk meal prep, training and why Goldfish crackers are the devil.
Feb 11, 202139:45
Why Bootcamp May not be the Best Thing for You.

Why Bootcamp May not be the Best Thing for You.

I sat down with 2 of our members Linh, and Jo to chat about the difference between our program at TI, and some of the “Bootcamp” style training they have done in the past.
Feb 01, 202124:51
Training while Pregnant with Amanda Miramontes.

Training while Pregnant with Amanda Miramontes.

I sat down with one of my members who is currently pregnant to talk about the pros and cons of working out during pregnancy. Lots of good stuff.
Jan 28, 202118:06
The “It works for me” mentality.

The “It works for me” mentality.

“ It works for me” is a phrase often uttered by people in fitness. This podcast will discuss why that is not a valid reason to do something, and how to make better decisions.
Jan 17, 202108:33
Things That Will Sabotage Your New Year Resolution.

Things That Will Sabotage Your New Year Resolution.

Guest host Shannon and I chat about the mistakes that we are people make while starting a fitness resolution, and how you can avoid these mistakes.
Dec 09, 202028:26
How Much Weight Should You Use?

How Much Weight Should You Use?

This is a common question that we get every week in the gym. I will go over the basics on how to select proper weights and why it’s so important to your success.
Dec 09, 202011:57
Online Coaching and the Role it Plays in Your Success.

Online Coaching and the Role it Plays in Your Success.

I sit down with two of our online coaches Marco and Shannan as we talk about how we have helped our clients during 2020 and how we can help you in 2021
Dec 03, 202028:13
Covid, Lifting Weights, and Your Immune System.

Covid, Lifting Weights, and Your Immune System.

This week I give you my two cents on how important exercise is to keeping you healthy in the midst of a global pandemic.
Nov 20, 202011:16
Youth Athletes and the Benefits of Strength Training w/Mika Jones

Youth Athletes and the Benefits of Strength Training w/Mika Jones

Villa Park Athlete Mika Jones talks about her experience with our strength program over the last 5 years and how it has benefitted her performance.
Nov 12, 202016:24
Your Lifting Technique is Killing Your Gains.

Your Lifting Technique is Killing Your Gains.

Technique is a word that’s thrown around in the gym a lot, but do you really know what that means? How much thought have you given to your technique, and if it is on par with what you were trying to accomplish in the gym?
Oct 15, 202011:47
How many days a week should you workout?

How many days a week should you workout?

Here is a very detailed talk on how to determine how many days a week you should be working out, and how to get the most out of them.
Oct 08, 202014:51
My 2 Cents on Cheat Days

My 2 Cents on Cheat Days

I still get asked a lot about cheat days, and what I think about them. Well, here is exactly what i tell my clients about cheat days...
Sep 30, 202013:41
7 Things to Get the Most Out of Your Training

7 Things to Get the Most Out of Your Training

I am always shocked that people who have been training for years still don’t know some of the most fundamental things about training. I have outlined 7 of the most basic things you should know about your training to get the best results.
Sep 21, 202010:27
The Cardio Myth

The Cardio Myth

Is cardio really necessary for fat loss? How much should you be doing? What about gaining muscle? Should You do cardio for that? I answer all these questions and more...
Sep 08, 202011:56
Your Excuses Suck

Your Excuses Suck

Hey, if you are unhappy with your body, then there is only one person that can change that, and we both know who that is. Consider this tour kick in the ass to get started.
Aug 13, 202010:12
Everything you Need to Know About Our Program at TI

Everything you Need to Know About Our Program at TI

I take a DEEP dive into how we developed our program at Train Insane, and all the different things that went into it. Strap in, there is a lot of info.
Aug 03, 202015:16
Everything You Need to Set Up Your Training Program

Everything You Need to Set Up Your Training Program

I give you all the basics on how to set up a successful weight training program. From how many days, to exercise and weight selection, and even sets and reps.
Jun 23, 202013:18
Creating a New Normal

Creating a New Normal

While everyone talks about the aftermath of the Corona Virus, and what the “new normal” will be, It gave me an idea. I try to get people to create a new normal with their habits everyday. That is the key to long term success in fitness. This podcast talks about how you can create a new normal in your day to day life that will help you reach and keep your goal body.
May 07, 202011:44
Talking Fitness With My Son

Talking Fitness With My Son

I decided to interview my 7 year old son Colton about what he has picked up about nutrition, exercise, and anything else fitness related. Interesting to hear what he has picked up over the years.
Apr 29, 202012:27
Nutrition Meeting with Hannah (my wife)😬

Nutrition Meeting with Hannah (my wife)😬

I sat down with my wife Hannah to have an honest talk about quarantine life, take out, nutrition, and how set yourself up for success during this weird time.
Apr 18, 202023:08