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The Fitness Nerd

The Fitness Nerd

By Brad Elliott

A candid indepth look at the good, the bad and the ugly side of the fitness industry.
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TFN #008 - Fat Loss Methods That Actually Work! - Jerret Laycock

The Fitness NerdJun 06, 2018

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TFN #032 - Dr. Emily Wiggin and Jeff MacDonald

TFN #032 - Dr. Emily Wiggin and Jeff MacDonald

We talk about a new at home fitness program that is sweeping the golf industry by storm. It's call Train For The Tee or T4T and it was designed by Dr. Emily to not only prep you physically for the the rigorous golf season but the added endurance, strength and speed will reflect on your scorecard and in everyday life!
Nov 15, 202149:29
TFN #031 - Starting and sticking to a new years resolution.

TFN #031 - Starting and sticking to a new years resolution.

Now is the time to start! But if you want to wait until the new year to get your butt off the couch and finally get in shape like you've been telling everyone you would, then Jerret and I will help you get started and share some ideas on how to stick to your new goal and surpass the dreaded three month marker so that would can solidify your new fitness habit and become a bonafide bad ass.

Dec 24, 202044:59
TFN #030 - Jonathan Ells

TFN #030 - Jonathan Ells

Jon is a veteran trainer who's knowledge of the fitness industry is matched only by his enthusiasm and passion as an educator. Jon has seen great success as a personal trainer and has now branched out on his own to extend that success in the world of online training.

Dec 14, 202056:47
TFN #029 - Rebecca Thomas

TFN #029 - Rebecca Thomas

Rebecca Thomas is an endurance athlete,  former Senior Consultant for Diversity and Inclusion and is now a Student Advisor and Indigenous support person as well as a proud representative of the Mi'kmaq First Nation. 

Nov 24, 202056:30
TFN #028 - Shea Lenehan

TFN #028 - Shea Lenehan

Shea is a successful personal trainer, strength coach and an all around athlete. This week we talk about strategies to becoming an elite trainer, common pitfalls we sometime fall into and how cool it is to deadlift 600lb's! 

Nov 16, 202052:24
TFN #027 - Get fit by Christmas!

TFN #027 - Get fit by Christmas!

Christmas comes early as we share some tips on how to get in shape by the time Santa gets here and get a head start on the new year!

Nov 10, 202046:58
TFN #026 - Dave Prime at Prime Strength Club

TFN #026 - Dave Prime at Prime Strength Club

We talk about how strength and fitness has helped Dave and inspired him to open his own gym. His refreshing take on the industry is infectious and has helped create a thriving business in the middle of a pandemic which has fostered a culture that is hard to beat!
Nov 02, 202058:35
TFN #025 - Josh Slate

TFN #025 - Josh Slate

We talk about the growing popularity of soccer in North America and what this means for youth soccer and what opportunities this could present for kids who play.

Oct 27, 202049:13
TFN #024 - The debate of a 1 rep max with children. Is it safe?

TFN #024 - The debate of a 1 rep max with children. Is it safe?

This week we are joined with top trainer Laurie Van Den Heuvel as we discuss the risks vs rewards of 1 rep max loads with children.

Oct 20, 202001:08:56
TFN #023 - How to get a killer workout done in 30 mins or less.

TFN #023 - How to get a killer workout done in 30 mins or less.

We prescribe three different workouts to give you an awesome workout even on your busiest day!

Oct 13, 202049:34
TFN #22 - Dr. Emily Wiggin is here!

TFN #22 - Dr. Emily Wiggin is here!

Dr. Emily Wiggin is Chiropractor, Yoga Instructor and a level 2 Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Expert.

Oct 09, 202001:17:48
TFN #021 - Seven deadly sins of training.

TFN #021 - Seven deadly sins of training.

We discuss the seven deadly sins of training and why they can be standing in the way of your goals.

Oct 06, 202001:01:11
TFN #20 - How lose or gain those last few inches by breaking through sticking points.

TFN #20 - How lose or gain those last few inches by breaking through sticking points.

There is nothing more frustrating then getting stuck in your training. Sooner or later it happens to the best of us and can lead quitting altogether. This week Jerret and I talk talk about how to overcome these stubborn sticking points so you can get back to being awesome!

Sep 22, 202001:04:19
TFN #19 - Is Bro science legit or BS?

TFN #19 - Is Bro science legit or BS?

We play the roles of myth busters as we discuss some of the most common "bro science" topics. Are they pure BS or is there some truth behind them?

Sep 15, 202001:55:27
TFN #18 - Get in shape without the gym.

TFN #18 - Get in shape without the gym.

This is for anyone looking to get in great shape without seeing the inside of a gym. We count the calories for you on some of the best activities you can do to lose a few pounds and look good naked.

Sep 09, 202001:27:24
TFN #17 - Working around injuries

TFN #17 - Working around injuries

We talk about all things injury.

• Are you hurt or injured?

• What steps to take if you get injured.

• How to train around injuries.

Sep 02, 202001:15:06
TFN #16 - So you're a trainer.....now what?

TFN #16 - So you're a trainer.....now what?

We talk about strategies and tricks that you won't find in any text book but can help you excel quickly as a personal trainer and become successful in your business. We also offer a few ideas on what to look for if you are looking at hiring a PT to make sure you find someone who's compatible with you and can get you the results you're looking for.

Aug 24, 202001:30:14
TFN #15 - Lucas Aaron of Range of Strength.

TFN #15 - Lucas Aaron of Range of Strength.

Lucas Aaron tells us how flexibility can open new doors to strength and performance.

Aug 18, 202056:25
TFN #014 - Risks of sport specific training with youths.

TFN #014 - Risks of sport specific training with youths.

We discuss the potential risks involved with sport specific training with young athletes and we also dive into how to maximize results with older adults.

Aug 10, 202001:02:31
TFN #013

TFN #013

We go over the effects of COVID on the fitness industry. • the growing popularity of group fitness and it's effects on personal training • adding muscle with limited equipment and training/eating for your body type and much more!

Aug 04, 202001:08:57
TFN #012 - Create your own workouts to try at home!

TFN #012 - Create your own workouts to try at home!

I speak about the ingredients that you will need to quickly create an effective and simply workout to try in the comfort of your own home. 

Apr 03, 202032:40
TFN #011 - We talk about the secret to success in any gym!

TFN #011 - We talk about the secret to success in any gym!

We talk about a simple formula;
Consistency + Intensity + Intelligence = Success. And how you can apply this formula to get the most out of your training, regardless of your environment.
Jul 15, 201801:09:26
TFN #010 - Giant Q and A Segment with brand new co-host Ben Costigan

TFN #010 - Giant Q and A Segment with brand new co-host Ben Costigan

Giant Q and A Segment with brand new co-host Ben Costigan.
Jun 29, 201801:09:26
TFN #009 - Lose weight and get strong at the same time! - Adva Barkai

TFN #009 - Lose weight and get strong at the same time! - Adva Barkai

How to overcome frustration and not give in to excuses on the road to finding the key to weight loss and power!
Jun 15, 201858:24
TFN #008 - Fat Loss Methods That Actually Work! - Jerret Laycock

TFN #008 - Fat Loss Methods That Actually Work! - Jerret Laycock

We talk about the best techniques we use with people to help shed body fat.
Jun 06, 201858:24
TFN #007 - Amazing Results With Kettlebell Sport

TFN #007 - Amazing Results With Kettlebell Sport

Power couple Jarret Ryerson and Camillia Snow talk with me about the growing popularity of Kettlebell Sport and the benefits of training with Kettlebells.
May 29, 201858:24
TFN #006 - Kris Mulcahy

TFN #006 - Kris Mulcahy

I sit with my old boss man and mentor Kris Mulcahy as we talk about the dangers of following the wrong fitness idols and how to become a solid personal trainer and survive in this tough industry.
May 17, 201858:24
TFN #005 - Emily Huner

TFN #005 - Emily Huner

Emily shares how she used fitness to cope with tragedy and transformed herself into a marathoner, triathlete, extreme course racer and MS ass kicker!
May 06, 201837:57
TFN #004 -Ben Costigan is a personal trainer and women's health specialist

TFN #004 -Ben Costigan is a personal trainer and women's health specialist

We chat about common mistakes people make in gyms, the biggest mistakes we have made and a bunch of other stuff we discovered falling down the rabbit hole.
Apr 24, 201859:17
TFN - #003 - Mel Gallagher and Ryker Titus

TFN - #003 - Mel Gallagher and Ryker Titus

We sit down and go through everything you need to know about the crossfit open. If you are thinking of trying or hoping to improve your results, you can't miss this one!
Apr 17, 201855:41
TFN #002 - BS Diets! Jerret Laycock is a personal trainer who specializes in high level athletics.

TFN #002 - BS Diets! Jerret Laycock is a personal trainer who specializes in high level athletics.

Jerret and I chat about the biggest dieting scams that are growing in popularity and we offer help on how to avoid these pitfalls and fix your diet the right way!
Apr 04, 201859:39