Bodies By Design Radio

In this episode of Bodies By Design Radio , host Fred Sassani welcomes special guest Troy Taylor for an in-depth conversation about the crucial connection between nutrition and performance. Troy shares his personal fitness journey and how working with Meal Proz has allowed him to help others stay on track with their goals through high-quality, ready-to-go meals. Together, Fred and Troy break down...

In this episode of Bodies by Design Radio , Trainer Fred opens up about a season of transformation at the gym. After 16 years in the same space, Bodies by Design has moved to a brand-new location—bringing upgraded amenities, more room to grow, and a renewed energy for both clients and the team. Fred also shares reflections on recent staff changes, the bittersweet departure of long-time trainers, a...

Are you tired of struggling with your nutrition? If you're anything like most people, your nutrition struggles have become frustrating. As we come into the time of year when most people gain 8-10 pounds, your anxiety is up a little bit. You've seen how this goes too many times. What if it didn't have to be that way? What if you could completely adjust your mindset regarding how you behave with foo...

This is a big announcement to our loyal Bodies by Design clients and podcast listeners. The day has come to let you know that Coach Donovan is retiring from Bodies by Design. After 20 years of in-the-trenches coaching, it's time for the next phase of his life. Why? What's he going to do next? What does this mean for BBD? Let's jump into this episode as Trainer Fred and Coach Donovan talk through t...

You enjoy taking vacations so you can take a step back and have some time away from the daily grind. The problem is, you tend to let yourself go completely. Your fitness is off. Your nutrition is off. Your sleep is off. You've been in a plane or a car for a long time. You're in an unfamiliar place. The list goes on. We get it. In this episode, Fred and Donovan share their personal stories of recen...

Have you ever returned from a vacation feeling fat, lethargic, and completely out of shape? It doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Fred and Donovan talk about their recent vacations and break down 3 Keys to Staying Fit On Vacation . If you ever plan on taking another vacation and want to keep you fitness, body, and health on point, listen to this episode.

Over the past 21 years we've seen many people struggle with how to track their progress in a way that empowers them. Instead of empowerment, the moments stepping on the scale and frowning at the mirror take a mental toll. It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 4 Ways to Track Your Progress. Progress and results show up in many ways on your fitness jour...

Have you ever considered how your entire lifestyle is contributing to the body you have, the energy you have, and the overall results you're getting? In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down what your lifestyle has to do with it all. You'll learn 2 powerful obstacles that are challenging you and 2 powerful avenues of change that you can begin engaging in right now. If you want to take...

Do you experience pain in your body when you workout; or in life in general? Does it feel like there's always something nagging you? It can be very frustrating so let's address it. In this episode, Coach Donovan and Dr. Morgan Riggins dive into the Top 3 Pain Points of Gym Goers and How to Overcome Them . These tips that Doc provides are actionable, meaning you can begin doing something ab...

Is your household full of harmful chemicals? Your food? Your hygiene products? Your cleaning supplies? Do you even know? Even if you think you do, prepare to have your mind blown. In this episode, Fred and Donovan, introduce you to 2 powerful apps that make really simple for you to Make the Right Choice for Your Health , and the health of your family. There are so many surprising and unhealthy ing...

You want to get in better shape in 2024; right? Lose some inches. Fit into those clothes. Look better naked. All of this comes down to losing body fat. Can you think of all the reasons why you would want to have less unnecessary fat on your body? In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 5 Benefits of Losing Body Fat that you may have overlooked. If reaping the rewards of having less body fat s...

You ever notice how you workout less during the holidays than you do the rest of the year? Why does that happen? It may not be what you think. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down the #1 reason workouts can become non-existent during the holiday season, and what you can do about it. We also share our highs and lows of 2023. There we're several. Enjoy this last episode of the year and w...

Do you really know all the great things you're capable of in this life? Do you often find yourself doubting YOU and your own abilities? Are you holding yourself back? In this episode, Fred and Donovan talk about some personal examples of how they've surprised themselves in their lives. They also give a couple of client examples that resulted in emotional breakthroughs. If you know it's...

We recently had a friend pass away. His name is Jamey Levels. We all went to high school together. Him and Fred went on to be roommates and play college football together. Just last year we were all dancing together at a birthday party. Now, he's no longer with us in the physical world. His passing, and the sermon the preacher gave at his celebration of life, inspired this episode. In it, Fred...

Crash diets. Starting and stopping. All or nothing. Keep treating your fitness, weight loss, and health journey this way and you're sure to set yourself back a little further every year. Eventually getting to the point of extreme desperation; or asking, "Why bother?" It's time for a new approach that's all about changing your personal philosophy to your lifestyle. In this epi...

Have you ever gone on vacation and gained weight? You let your guard down, ate all the food, drank all the drinks, and before you knew it, you were feeling puffy and lethargic. Then, you return from vacation feeling like you need to recover from vacation. This is most of society's blueprint. It doesn't have to be this way. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down 6 powerful tips that y...

Many people who come across Bodies By Design and ask the question, "Why do clients stay with you for so long?" It's a question we hadn't really considered until a few weeks ago. We've long understood that what we have going on at Bodies By Design is very special. It's a true fitness family. We spent the last few weeks brainstorming why people stay with us for so long. It...

Would you like to get higher quality sleep? Ever wake up feeling tired and lethargic? High quality sleep is the #1 recovery agent for body, mind, and spirit. Without good sleep, you can feel like your dragging yourself through mud every day. In this episode, Fred and Donovan dish out 7 powerful tips that will help you sleep better. When you start getting that great sleep, it's like a whole new...

This is part 2 of a 3 part series covering: Consistency Nutrition Sleep If you've ever struggled with your nutrition it's very likely you've tried to move too fast, and/or overcomplicated things. It's easy to do. In this episode, Fred and Donovan offer up 5 foundational diet rules that will simplify how you make changes to your nutrition. Simple nutrition tweaks can have a major li...

A lack of consistency is the #1 reason why you won't achieve any goal that you set for yourself. When you become consistent at taking the right actions, you earn the right to reap the reward it brings. Without it, you send yourself spinning on this endless cycle of start, stop, start again. Are you ready to break that cycle so you can finally achieve your fitness and body goals? In this episod...

Are there any changes you want to make in your life right now? We're here to argue that change can happen in an instant. This goes against the popular notion of, "Change takes time"... months or even years. In this episode, Fred and Donovan break down The Power of Change. You'll hear 3 powerful beliefs, from Tony Robbins, that will help you frame change in a new way. If you're excited to make some...

The greatest gap in human history is the gap between knowing and doing.   You know you need to drink more water.  Are you doing it? Even if you are, there's likely some things you're taking for granted when it comes to the connection between hydration and your health. Did you know water aids in disease prevention?   Drinking 8 glasses a day has shown to reduce your chances of colon...

It's easy to get overwhelmed and try to do too much on your journey to live fit. We've found that doing too much is the fastest way to achieve BURNOUT. In this episode, Fred and Donovan share 7 power tips that you can start using right now to create a successful fitness journey. If you're looking to get fit, and stay fit, be sure to listen to this episode now.

You have goals you'd like to reach in 2023; right? That's a beautiful thing.  Your goals give you a direction to take your energy in. The problem is, it's easy to run out of energy and let your goals slip away... year after year. In this episode, Fred and Donovan share their Top 3 themes and goals for 2023. The way they explain their themes and goals will help you narrow down which goals you...

The holidays are here and you're likely stressing about your weight, the way your body is looking, and how you're continuing to repeat the same cycle every year. Even with the dysfunctional habits you keep repeating, you still have a deep desire to transform your body and mind. We're here to help. In this episode, Fred and Donovan have compiled a list of Successful Transformation Tips that have co...