The Big Fitness Podcast

Learn In This TBLB Podcast: How prices in the fitness and health space and changing and how it is affecting the market. How everything in life has a cost, why you should do you best to know exactly what that cost is, and how to determine if the cost is worth it once you do. "There is no such reality as getting something for nothing" Napoleon Hill - 1937, in his still best selling book Th...

Learn In This TBLB Podcast: What "It takes 10 years to become successful overnight means, why its true, and how to survive the storm! Think Big, Live Better - Solo Episodes Host, Jordan Gonzales is the owner of Big Fitness Inc. since 2018, has 12-years of 1 on 1 personal trainer experience, and is and ultra endurence athlete that has covered 170 miles of running non stop in under 24 hours, mu...

Learn In This TBLB Podcast: Why the fitness world is both hilarious and horrifying — and why you should find a guide to survive it or anything at this point. Jordan dives into the bizarre lizard venom weight loss craze (Ozempic / GLP 1 drugs), and to the promises and pitfalls of AI in your workouts. He unpacks the best program you’ll actually stick to, dishes out five keys to building a winning fo...

Learn In This Podcast: How Ozempic is changing the fitness industry, the only useful benefit of instagram for weight loss motivation, why many CrossFit gyms are bailing on their community after 2024 Crossfit games death controversy, homeless guy walks in during live recording, why everyone is NOT an athlete, and much much more! Think Big, Live Better - Solo Episodes Host, Jordan Gonzales is the ow...

Cody Eubanks is an ultra-marathon legend who’s ran over 50 races exceeding 100 miles, including a jaw-dropping 250-mile feat completed in just 58 hours. In this episode, Cody takes us behind the scenes of his incredible journey, sharing stories from grueling events like the Queeny Backyard Ultra where he covered 250 miles straight and the Big Dog's Backyard Ultra, where he ran 225 miles. Disc...

Time Appelbaum is the Owner of Fox Company Yoga located in Wildwood Missouri, a military Veteran, and a Teacher. He found yoga, like many people, to fix physical injuries from hockey, while in high school. Shortly thereafter, he started to dive deep and enjoy the mindfulness and other benefits of yoga. his practice has carried him through his time in the infantry Marines, being an elementary and e...

Danny Cola is the owner of a wholistic functional fitness studio called Underground Fitness in the greater Chicago land area. He specializes in unconventional fitness training and primarily uses tools such as kettlebell, steel mace, and functional bodyweight movement practices. Danny has been teaching in many different educational settings for the last 13 years and his personal goals are to introd...

Brently Brown is a personal trainer here at Big Fitness  and has made fitness her full time job! In this episode we talk shop about her fitness / coaching experience, her fitness passions, fitness journey, her fitness advice, and much more! ***Watch This Podcast On YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/480yA0V8rLU ***LINKS: Follow Brently Brown on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentlybrow...

Haienne Scheafer is personal trainer here at Big Fitness and is our women's health, nutrition, & fitness specialist. In this episode we talk shop about her fitness / coaching experience, stories from brazil (here country of origin), women specific fitness needs recommendations and more! ***Watch This Podcast On YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/x4jrMpeUmHU ***LINKS: Follow Haienne on Social Medi...

Jesi Stracham is the Founder of Wheel With Me Organizations, an entrepreneur, growth mindset coach, and international speaker seen on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and Women’s Day Magazine. After surviving an unfortunate motor cycle accident, Jesi sustained major spinal cord / brain injuries leaving her wheelchair bound. In this episode Jesi tells us why this may have been the best thing t...

Bart Pietrzak is the owner & founder of Project Power Gym in St. Louis Missouri and the Host of Find Another Zero Podcast. Project Power Gym offers 24/7 gym floor access, personal training, boot camps and classes, member convenience store and lounge, childcare, exclusive amenities, and a gym culture that is second to none. We strive to deliver the absolute best for you to succeed. ***LINKS: Fo...

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." - The Declaration of Independence  This statement encapsulates the foundational belief in individual rights and freedoms that are inherent and cannot be taken away by any governm...

Victor Kizer is the Exercises Science & Kinesiology Program Director at Maryville University, works as the Missouri State Director of  The National Strength & Conditioning Association, has his DSc  or is a Doctor of Health Science, studies as a researcher in PTSD with his on going career in the military reserve, and has also been a previous gym owner and personal trainer in the fitness fie...

This podcast is an interview with my Mother-in-Law Nancy Camenisch where we dive into her journey of living with stage 4 tonsillar cancer that has spread to her liver and bone. Nancy Camenisch is my Mother in Law and one of the most loving and selfless people i know! She was diagnosed with stage 4 tonsillar cancer that spread to her liver and bone. Nancy has had to retire from her career due to he...

Buckle up, folks! Louis Chaix holds the world record for rollerblading across the united states, from LA to New York City in 45 days, 10 hours, 44 seconds. He covered 2,902.41 miles with 132,872 ft of elevation, but this ain't just about breaking records; it's about fighting back against the odds. Louis isn't your average athlete. Nah, this guy's got a story and a half, survivi...

Jordan Gonzales is the owner of Big Fitness Inc. and the Host of the Big Fitness Podcast. In this solo podcast Jordan goes over his experience after running the "Lions Roar 24 hour Ultra Marathon, winning 1st place with running 117.5 miles in under the 24 hour time limit around a 2.5 mile grass trail. Learn in this podcast: Jordans experiences while running a 24 hour ultra marathon and winnin...

Jeff Lovecchio is a retired pro hockey player after playing with the Bruins, Co Host of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast with over 1 million downloads, Co Host of the Give More Be More Podcast, sought after public speaker, and currently trainers Pro athletes, College athletes, and amateur athletes online and in his brick and mortar training facility located in St. Louis Missouri! ** *Conversation Sta...

Antar Mauricio is the owner of the lifestyle brand Fit & Faded. For this years Tough Mudder VIP team, Big Fitness and Fit & Faded have joined forces to do it bigger and better than ever!  ***LINKS: Learn More About Fit & Faded @ Their Website - Website: https://fitandfaded.co/products/fit-and-faded-t-shirt Follow Antar on Social Media - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antar.mauric...

 "The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts." - Marcus Aurelius Learn In This Podcast:   The definition of real. What real means to your  The real hard thing about hard things  the difference from perception from perspective and how you can use them to shape any bad situation into a good one. The real story of Integrity  The real cost of failure you are required to pay to win ...

Mason Wright is an ultra runner, semi-professional Spartan racer, and Founder / CEO of Move Your Body Supplements .  In 2026 Mason will attempt to run across America and be the 1st person to do it from Seattle to Miami Beach in 69 days for a project he has named Project 3434! Project 3434: "MASON WRIGHT WILL BE ATTEMPTING TO BE THE FIRST RECORDED PERSON TO RUN FROM SEATTLE TO MIAMI BEACH ACRO...

Dr. Carolyn Meister is a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, she specializes in video analysis of walking, running gait, over head athletes, jumping, cutting, she is Certified in (ASTYM), and she is the Owner of Sports Movement Physio & Performance . Carolyn graduated in 2016 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Washington University in St Louis, which is known for the emphasis of assessment...

Jamey Kroesen is the owner of his St. Louis based boxing gym “The Church of Jamey” and member of the band Dead Play. The challenges this guy has overcome while building his gym / fitness community and the success he has seen on the other side is truly remarkable. This is Jameys’ story. ***LINKS: Learn More & Book Your 1st Class @ The Church of Jamey To Live Website Website: http://thechurchfit...

William Swofford is the Co-Owner of Crossfit Ready 2 Live , Owner of Postal Coffee Company , and a Software Engineer. In this episode we talk about the power of fitness community and how its the core reason William co-purchased Crossfit Ready 2 Live after being a member of the gyms strong community. *** Crossfit Ready 2 Live GRAND OPENING EVENT INFO Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM...

Matt Vincent is the owner of the Not Dead Yet lifestyle and apparel brand and is the host of the Not Dead Yet Podcast. Matt coaches peak performance mentality and radical accountability to the community he has built over the last 15+ years through seminars, one-on-one coaching, travel retreats, and more. "You're not dead yet, live like it" - Matt V. ***Watch This Podcast On YOUTUBE:...

Josh Hildebrand is the owner of Breath and Exposure STL (The first and only “Fire & Ice “ aka Contrast Therapy in St. Louis), a career Firefighter/Paramedic, EMT-P,  a United States Marine Core combat veteran, and a world finalist in the Firefighter Combat Challenge, and the Head Trainer at CrossFit 26. ***Watch This Podcast On YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmh8aOddy_k Sign Up For A...