Beyond Fit

Many of you may be familiar with the 80/20 principle (80% of the results are achieved by 20% of the effort). I go over it in this episode and discuss how it applies to health and fitness. I can get into some pretty complex/esoteric topics on this podcast, it's what I really enjoy! But sometimes we just need a reminder that doing a few simple things right is all it takes to achieve extraordinary he...

For Johnny's third time on the show, I thought it would be fun to talk about interests and hobbies that keep us occupied during all of our down time these days. Our conversation was wide ranging and addressed: individuality, chasing success, values, antifragility, pivoting away from perfectionism, how and why to overcome society's focus on apathy, and much more! We both agree that now is a great t...

“ Get action ; do things; be sane; don't fritter away your time; create; act; take a place wherever you are and be somebody; get action ." -Theodore Roosevelt. In this podcast I describe the whys and hows of taking action. In times when we are pent up, it can be easy to be sucked in by mindless, surface level activities like watching shows or scrolling our phones. If you want to feel fulfilled you...

My friend Mike Gibbs joined the show again, mainly to discuss the role of hormones in fat loss. Mike talks about circumstances in which calories in vs. calories out isn't the whole story. Mike doesn't recommend keto for reasons he mentioned, but he did acknowledge how diets like the Atkins Diet can be helpful to someone looking to lose weight without counting calories.  Also addressed: steroi...

In this podcast I discussed protein, how much you need, 3 of its major benefits, and sources. I also talked about if you should trust foods labeled "high protein." Here's a useful graphic that relates to the discussion. I plan on posting a related one on my Instagram this week! https://www.instagram.com/p/B8aR54ZD-cd/

I really enjoyed this conversation with Jeremiah where we discussed a wide range of topics including: Our similar mindset, interests, & outlook. Who we like to follow in the evidence based fitness space and the relatively modest following size they have. Calorie counting & getting lean. Jeremiah's P3 fat loss method. Metabolic adaption and hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin. My goal o...

Seneca said "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity." When I first heard Mike Matthews say to "keep spinning the wheel" on his podcast, it really resonated with me. I feel like continuing to work daily on things that are important to you is the only way to live a fulfilled life focused on goals. In this podcast I talked about what this phrase means to me and why its important to work towards g...

Many are concerned about these four common substances and whether they should limit them, add more, or even indulge in them in the first place. I broke down each one and explained what it is, why it's used, and how much you should be having. Quickly: creatine is underutilized, is natural, and increases not only muscle & strength but cognition, sodium/salt is a crucial mineral and is demonized...

The fitness industry is confusing because those in the best shape do not necessarily have the most useful knowledge and vice versa. Most PHDs in exercise science/physiology won't be posting shirtless pics on Instagram, and superior genetics/steroids make it difficult to decipher if someone got in great shape from calculated effort or more by way of bro science. In this 5 Minute Fit Tip I discuss k...

I've wanted to be big and strong for as long as I can remember, but it took me years to take my fitness to a level I'm happy with. Here I share many of the lessons I've learned along the way. A few main lessons: the shift happens more in mindset than body, its SIMPLE but not EASY, you have to make it into/a part of lifestyle (consistency is key). Let me save you the struggle of internal battles an...

In this podcast I discuss how this common notion in our culture, is advice grounded solid reasoning and good intent, but not necessarily truth. It is in my opinion, a myth! Find out why this is & more by tuning in.

My friend Max Nottonson just finished his ebook "Never Diet Again." We talked about what went into the book and broke it down, I even got to talk to Max about the creative process and the discipline it took to complete the book! Beyond this Max and I got into a talk centered around habits and positive behavior change as well as diet culture and the restrict-binge dynamic. 1:40 Max introduces his n...

“My friend the philosopher and martial artist Daniele Bolelli once gave me a helpful metaphor. He explained that training was like sweeping the floor. Just because we’ve done it once, doesn’t mean the floor is clean forever. Every day the dust comes back. Every day we must sweep.” -Ryan Holiday, The Ego is The Enemy Ryan Holiday first introduced the concept of sweeping the floor to me in his book...

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” -Einstein “Being busy is a form of laziness- lazy thinking and indiscriminate action. Being busy is most often used as a guise for avoiding the few critically important but uncomfortable actions.” -Tim Ferriss Today my friend Alex and I discussed personalities a...

Today I talked about meditation. Meditation has been a huge catalyst for positive change in my life and has many benefits including reducing stress, increasing focus and attention span, and improving your relationship with yourself. I highly recommend using an app for meditation, my three favorites in no order are: https://wakingup.com https://www.tenpercent.com https://www.headspace.com

Recently my friend Shane has been posting calorie deficit tips. I've had Shane on the podcast a couple times and he always brings the knowledge and a willingness to help my listeners! In addition to talking calorie deficits (the only way to lose fat) we discussed: eating enough protein (why protein supplements are useful here), the relative ease with which you can maintain a healthy body once you...

On this episode I discussed a strategy I use when deciding whether or not to treat myself to foods outside of my normal diet (For me things like desserts & beer). I ask myself "is it worth it?" to see if the thing will truly enhance my experience or not.

This podcast encompassed a lot. These three concepts have been at the top of mind for me recently and I wanted to clarify and get my thoughts out on them. It is my hope that you will find value in the things I have to say here as far as opinions, explanations, and advice. Major topics covered were the difference between an abundance mentality and a zero sum mentality, loving everyone with no strin...

Today I talked about 3 ways where eating "healthy" doesn't work including overeating, binging, and not knowing what constitutes a healthy food. My podcast with Matt McLeod where we had a good discussion about macros: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-fit/id1456684420?i=1000463172754

Jay Vincent is a fitness model, and gym owner. He specializes in High Intensity Training (HIT) which is a very unique topic I've been interested in lately. In relation to talking about HIT we talked about recovery time, genetics, frequency of workouts (Jay actually only works out once a week), and many other topics!  Heres the breakdown: 1:23 How Jay came into HIT. 6:39 Steroids and genetics....

Unfortunately, you won't always feel motivated to go to the gym and exercise, work on improving yourself, or get work done. This is why we need to remember James Clear's quote: “We do not rise to the level of our goals we fall to the level of our systems.” Motivation can be a helpful tool just like a supplement, but when it comes down to it, what is going to make the difference is consistent, hard...

"When your vision is powerful enough, everything else falls into place: how you live your life, your workouts, what friends you choose to hang out with, how you eat, what you do for fun." -Arnold Schwarzenegger Today on the podcast my guest was Matt McLeod who is a former professional natural bodybuilder, Registered Dietician, and a very open-minded and intellectual thinker like myself! We found o...

Unfortunately, in one meal we can overeat by over 1000 calories which would take over 4 hours of vigorous weightlifting to burn off! Do you punish yourself with exercise or reward yourself with food? Learn why this isn't a prosperous strategy and reframe how you see food with this episode.

In this podcast I go over how much sleep you should be getting and the benefits of healthy sleep (as well as what that entails). Find out if operating on sleep debt and credit (catching up on sleep on the weekends) is a good strategy and hear 5 tips to help you get better sleep as well as a few tips I threw in to make waking up easier. Then I went into a little bit of a tip and theory about macro...

The first official 5 Minute Fit Tip will get you on the right path for weightlifting whether you're a beginner or have been doing it for a while. Listen in for some quality information to guide you in the gym!