Beyond Fit

Chase Chewning is a coach, podcaster, and all around wellness practitioner. This episode is packed with value as Chase and I discussed- entrepreneurship, mental health, nuance in decision making, how success compounds, and more! Follow Chase on Instagram where you can also find his podcast "Ever Forward" https://www.instagram.com/chase_chewning/ Timestamps 1:00 What has starting the entrepreneuria...

Here is an overview of exactly how I set goals which I've come to see as the most effective way! Learn how to remember your goals daily, tools to use to accomplish them, and what to remember along the way! Mentioned: Episode 99: Setting Routines & Habits Episode 100: 5 Minute Fit Tip- The Weekly Review Episode 110: 5 Minute Fit Tip- What You Seek is What You Find

This Q & A episode of the podcast was inspired by specific (or just repeat) questions from listeners, Instagram followers, and clients. I covered the following, offering specific solutions as well as some anecdotes: 5:45- What's the best way to warm up? 11:21- What supplements are worth taking? 20:18- How do I make sure I'm lifting safely? 23:00- When and how should I stretch? 26:15- What shou...

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” -Samuel Beckett Failure can be one of the best ways to learn and grow, although it's very painful at times. Listen in to learn how to dare greatly with some anecdotes about failure from me and 3 reasons to fear failure less.

Aaron Straker is a Nutrition Coach and the developer of the Metabolic Performance Protocol. This is the first time him and I have got to chat face to face, it was tons of fun and I'm extremely grateful to Aaron for his time! Among the things we covered are- why we don't do meal plans as coaches, alcohol consumption, and common mistakes people are making with nutrition. Follow Aaron on Instagram: h...

Ego lifting can stunt gains like nothing else in the gym! In this podcast learn about the importance of full range of motion to stay strong and healthy, as well as mindset tips to get over ego lifting (we've all been there)!

I was very grateful to have Pat Flynn join me on the Beyond Fit podcast today! I recently heard Pat talk on Mike Matthew's Muscle for Life podcast and upon sharing some emails back and forth was excited to extend him an invitation to come on the show and discuss how to pursue truth through a combination of knowledge, experience, and virtuous living. We got to discuss the philosophies of Aristotle...

Oftentimes using stories and anecdotes is the best way to think about our lives and remember to make good decisions. Here I share a couple that work for me. I go into how to deal with struggle and success, the competing forces inside our heads, the benefits of meditation, and more in this episode. Thank you so much for listening!

As I always harp on, when it comes to building muscle or losing fat- it comes down to calories in vs. calories out. Now, there's a lot of factors at play here but ultimately what diet you're on or how clean or dirty the food you eat is will not be the ultimate determinant, calories will be. That being said we must think about how food fuels our performance and gets/keeps us full among other things...

On this podcast I discuss the paradox of choice and how it relates to our tendency to "paralysis by analysis." I also offer some anecdotes to decrease decision fatigue and single-task strategically instead of multi-task. Sign up for a FREE coaching discovery call https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18840460&appointmentType=18201585 Follow me on Instagram, and be sure to screens...

In this episode I discuss macros- what are they, what foods contain which, and the pros and cons of tracking vs. not tracking. I also talk about the "is a calorie a calorie?" debate, the peri-workout window as opposed to the anabolic window, the one food I always avoid, and the problem with healthy fats. Mentioned: Full Day of Eating & Tracking https://www.instagram.com/p/CHdWGGmjalc/?utm_sour...

Oftentimes we optimize for the wrong thing and wind up being efficient in some pointless or trivial task. What we should strive for is being effective in all areas of life, in this podcast I explain why and give some examples. Please take 30 seconds to go here Beyond Fit to rate the podcast, it means the world to me!   Want to make the show even better? Take the listener questionnaire! https:...

This podcast is all about my new coaching service designed for people who want to learn to sustainably build a healthy, strong physique. I've fallen victim to every trap the fitness industry has to offer which is why I'm uniquely qualified to help you along in your own fitness journey! Descriptions and videos from former podcast guests will help you dial in your training, and specialized nutrition...

On this book review podcast I discuss Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book opened my eyes to why I am successful with some habits and falter with others. I discuss the two-minute rule, the Goldilocks rule, the 4 laws of behavior change and more in this episode. I try to keep everything very tangible and useful by providing examples from my own life. I think you will find this podcast very usefu...

Thank you for tuning into another episode of the Beyond Fit podcast!  In this podcast we will discuss: Fear and more specifically the mindset behind fear. Where does fear come from and how can we overcome it? Circadian Alignment as it relates to feeling and performing our best, some tips on proper sleep habits and more. Creatine busting myths and sharing suggestions for taking this popular su...

There is one thing that holds people back from achieving success in fitness or any endeavor in life, it is what makes us procrastinate and claim "perfectionism." Find out the keys to inspiration and success in this episode.

What comes to mind when you think of a bodybuilder? A Ronnie Coleman or Dorian Yates? Professional bodybuilders have the advantage of both genetics (like most basketball players are gifted with size and quickness- bodybuilders have an elite capacity to grow muscle) and steroid use. We should all train like bodybuilders however, because as exercise unequivocally unlocks a healthier life, most want...

This book review podcast is another from my favorite author, Yuval Noah Harari. "Homo Deus" describes some of the advancements and changes humanity may undergo in the future. This book is a bit of a mindfuck, but what it does is help prepare one for the future by focusing on skills and mental models that may be applicable, which I breakdown here.

Last July I had the pleasure of being featured on Mike Matthew's podcast "Muscle For Life" to talk about my transformation which was largely due to his influence through blogs, podcasts, and his book "Bigger, Leaner, Stronger." I wanted to repost it this week because I felt it would offer some insight and context into the way I present and talk about health, fitness, and weightlifting. Mike change...

In this podcast, learn when and why to opt for whole grains over refined/white grains. I'll go over some general diet/grocery shopping advice and explain the main question of the podcast in terms of gluten and insulin as well, which are often mentioned in the conversation.

Ashleigh VanHouten is the author of a new book about the art of cooking and eating organ meats, in a way that is accessible to all! Her book is called "It Takes Guts" and it will be available October 20th. I have followed Ashleigh for quite a while and I knew we'd have a lot to connect over. Before getting into her book we got to talk about finding one's own sustainable and balanced version of hea...

The mind, which is aptly called "a wonderful servant but a terrible master" is everything when it comes to making quality decisions that impact your life. This is especially true in terms of your health and fitness. In this episode I talk about having temperance of the mind, as well as intuition, and balancing all aspects of health (mental, emotional, physical). An anecdote I took from David Allen...

Self proclaimed nutrition geek Mike Nelson specializes in metabolic flexibility and the role nutrition plays in fueling exercise performance. It was an absolute blast to bring him on the show and pick his brain! We talked a lot about the body being less fragile and more adaptable than we give it credit for. Timestamps: 1:11- Mike’s highly credentialed background and how he applies his scientific k...

Check out my insights from The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene! This book was a beast at almost 700 pages, but I was happy to finally get to digest the legendary lessons from this classic.* "If the game of power is inescapable, better to be an artist than a denier or a bungler.” *Initial audio issues updated.

If you've listened to the podcast for a while, you may know that one of my areas of interest besides fitness lies in personal finances. One thing that fascinates me is how similar many aspects of good health and orderly personal finances are. Today I got to pick the brain of Eric Roberge, a Certified Financial Planner from Boston about this similarity, as well as other topics like what it means to...