ION S&C Radio

Today’s podcast is an interview with Jason Gaddie.

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Jeremy interviews the recent winner of the fat loss challenge, Lynh. Listen to hear about her fitness journey and how she became the winner of, not one, but two fat loss challenges.

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It's the 50th episode! What better way to celebrate than to reset and start something new. Jeremy discusses a new program that ION S&C will be offering. The focus is on fitness, nutrition, and accountability catering to beginners who want to start on their own health and wellness journey.

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When it comes to fitness, you may often hear that the mind will quit before the body does. Jeremy discusses this concept as well as the mental toughness and discipline it takes to reach your fitness goals. It is not an easy task, but one thing to remember is every goal requires baby steps.

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Jeremy discusses what he calls the non-negotiables. With longevity in mind, these are the movements that are strengthened and conditioned in the gym so that they easily translate over to everyday movement. The goal is that as you age, these movements are still manageable over time.

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Jeremy discusses wanting to get in shape versus the readiness and willingness to get in shape. Something to consider is that not all people are ready to go all-in which is ok. Everyone has their own fitness journey. So, once you are ready to embark on your path to health, Jeremy will be there to help you along the way.

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Jeremy is back! What better way to kick off new episodes than to revisit the goal of ION S and C. Jeremy discusses the overall mission of the gym which includes remaining healthy over time and the ability to move as you age. The goal is long-term health over short-term gains.

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Jeremy goes over some frequently asked questions re: motivation, bodybuilding vs. strength training, supplements, and Olympic lifting. He discusses some hacks to be motivated in the morning, reviews the difference between bodybuilding and strength training, what supplements to use if you are close to your goal weight, and answers the question if higher reps in Olympic lifting are dangerous.

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One way to gauge your fitness level is to test yourself. At ION, Jeremy discusses band testing and explains the criteria behind the White Band test. Similar to martial arts, ION uses different band colors instead of belts to signify your fitness progression.

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Ever wonder the method behind the madness when it comes to the workout schedule? Jeremy dives into his thought process on planning workouts and gives insight into programming at ION.

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There are many different types of gym-goers out there. Jeremy describes these types through his experience and what type of gym member should be attracted to ION.

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An important aspect of ION's Developmental Pyramid is form. Using the right form and technique is important for safety and overall performance. Jeremy reviews ION's pyramid and discusses why starting with and perfecting form is a major first step at his gym.

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The overarching goal of ION is to build a community of like-minded people to spread and follow ION's principles of strength, honor, and discipline. Jeremy describes his hope for his gym and aspires to leave a legacy amongst its members that will continue for years to come.

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The hips hold all the power when it comes to fitness and sports. Jeremy discusses the importance of building your hips to improve overall power and how this six-inch movement can make all the difference in everything you do.

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The tenth and final physical skill is power. Fitness can be defined by power. Jeremy dives into the physics of power, what it means to fitness and how to train and improve it.

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The ninth physical skill is speed. Unlike coordination, balance, and accuracy, this skill incorporates both practice and training. In addition, speed helps increases all the other skills. Although seemingly straightforward, Jeremy defines speed, its overall importance, and how we can improve this skill.

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Accuracy is the eighth physical skill. While most of us are not athletes training in a specialized sport involving accuracy, it is very much important when lifting or performing certain functional movements. Jeremy discusses what accuracy is, how to train for it, and why it is a vital skill to have.

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The seventh physical skill, balance, is one in which you do not think about training. However, without balance, all other physical skills will be difficult to perform. Jeremy defines balance and discusses how vital it is in performing functional movements.

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Similar to coordination, but not really, the sixth physical skill is agility. Jeremy defines what it means to be agile and how to achieve this kind of agility to help with movements. Just like coordination, it requires practice, practice, practice.

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The fifth physical skill that takes not only training but a lot of practice, practice, practice is coordination. Jeremy explains how this skill is learned over time and why it is important to practice this skill for many of the basic and more complex movements.

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A very important skill that tends to be forgotten is the fourth physical skill: flexibility or mobility. Jeremy explains why flexibility should be incorporated into your workouts and how to make stretching a part of your fitness routine.

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Don't be deceived by looks alone. Big muscles do not equal strength. The third skill on the list of 10 physical skills is strength. Jeremy discusses what strength is and how it is incorporated in your training at ION.

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Jeremy continues down the list of the 10 physical skills. The second skill is stamina. Jeremy defines stamina, why it is important to build, and discusses how it differs from endurance.

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Jeremy dives into one of the 10 physical skills: cardiovascular endurance. Not all cardio is the same. Jeremy discusses the differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercise and why ION incorporates anaerobic activity over aerobic.

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Sleep plays a major role in overall health and fitness. Jeremy discusses a study of exercisers and non-exercisers in correlation to sleep as well as how the FitBit and Whoop help with tracking sleep.

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There are few ways to utilize strength training to obtain your 1 rep max. Jeremy discusses the programs he incorporates at ION to progress to your 1 rep max and improve upon it over time.

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Handstands, muscle-ups, rope climbs, oh my! Why do we incorporate gymnastics in our fitness? Jeremy dives into what gymnastics is and the importance of building these movements for overall competency.

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One thing is for sure when it comes to your fitness journey, you get what you put in. Jeremy discusses how to gauge your expectations and how your goals take time and work.

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There are many things to remember when it comes to fitness, but it always comes down to the basics and keeping it simple. Jeremy reiterates five simple reminders to keep in mind throughout your fitness journey. 

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Every now and then, you will hear a reference to a caveman. What exactly does that mean? Jeremy goes primal, discussing the caveman philosophy and why this term is used in fitness.

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Core strength is vital for overall health as well as to fitness and weight lifting. There is much more to core strength than those 6 pack abs. Jeremy dives into the "motor" that runs your body and the importance of core strength.

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Olympic lifting is not just for weightlifters or Olympians. Jeremy discusses why Olympic lifts are important for overall fitness and why we should be practicing them.

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In the 21st century, technology has brought different ways to measure your fitness with the use of gadgets and apps. Jeremy and Trina talk about some of their favorites that help them track their activity.

Gadgets mentioned: Whoop, Fitbit Versa 2, Hyksos

Apps mentioned: Yazio, GOWOD, btwb: The Premier WOD Tracker

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Fitness has changed in many ways this year where your home has become your new gym. Jeremy talks about the future of gyms and how the pursuit of fitness has not changed.

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You may think a coach and personal trainer are the same. Jeremy discusses the difference between the two and why he defines himself as being a coach. It's one thing to train someone, but another to pass on a legacy.

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There are three words that represent ION culture: Strength, Discipline, Honor. Jeremy discusses what this means at his gym and the community he has built.

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If you're a beginner who is looking to sign up or a member who is waiting to return to their gym, Jeremy discusses what you can do at home to prepare yourself for your first day at the gym. From running to bodyweight movements, tune in to hear how to stay in shape so you will be better prepared when you finally step into your gym.

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So, you decided to join ION Strength & Conditioning, what's happens next? Jeremy takes you through your first day at ION from the basic movements to a quick fitness assessment and some of the terminology. Check out what to expect when you begin your fitness journey at ION Strength & Conditioning.

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Looking lean, ripped and shredded takes a lot of discipline and commitment. Jeremy discusses the costs of getting lean and what it takes to look a certain way. What are you willing to sacrifice for the body you want?

When it comes to fitness, there is so much gear out there from gloves to wrist wraps to belts to shoes. Jeremy digs into some of the basics from his own experience and discusses the benefits of each.

As Jeremy wraps up the series of what fitness is at ION, he discusses the hierarchy of development that he created. The concept being that consistency is key, followed by technique, load, then intensity. 

Jeremy discusses the third part of what fitness entails at ION Strength and Conditioning, diving into the Sick Health Wellness continuum and the pyramid of what you should focus on for optimum health. Listen to hear how fitness is a fuel gauge and what the #1 factor is in staying healthy and fit.

Jeremy defines the three well-known metabolic pathways and dives into the Hopper model. He discusses the implications each one has on overall fitness and why blending the pathways and Hopper's randomization will prepare you for the unexpected.

Now that fitness at ION Strength and Conditioning has been defined, Jeremy dives into the 10 physical skills pertaining to overall fitness. The goal is to have general physical preparedness (GPP) and a good balance between all the skills.