Beyond Fit

In this podcast I discuss taking the long term approach to your fitness goals. We'll discuss the four stages of competence, the relatively smaller effect of fuck ups, and the scale of muscle growth in the long term.

This week I'm sharing 6 bodybuilding lessons that have helped me take control of my physique and health. These lessons also apply to all areas of my life I strive to be my best self in! This series which I'm also sharing on Instagram and on my newsletter is part of a promotion I am doing for a brand-new program being offered through my coaching service. I am looking for self-starters who want to g...

When it comes to being happy with your life in any way whether it be with your body, your level of fitness, your relationships, etc. it's important to hone in on the disparity between two things. In this episode I discuss the "hedonic treadmill" and why the things we think will make us happy forever, don't. I also discuss the importance of realistic goal setting.

In this Random Show I addressed 3 fitness specific topics: progressive overload and its 6 main forms as well we where it goes wrong, lean bulking (a how to), proper ab training. Then I talked about education vs. knowledge, and how I choose, finish, and remember good books. Fill out this podcast listener questionnaire to make the show even better! Timestamps: 3:00 Progressive overload. 12:10 Long t...

In this episode, I talk about why confidence (interpersonally/generally or with diet/exercise) is not innate and rather, comes from experience and increased competency.

Most of you who listen to this podcast workout to look good and feel good. You want to get in great shape, and make the most out of your time in the gym, and this podcast will help you do just that! 1:15 Gaining muscle instead of fat and how much muscle you can realistically build. 5:36 The best ways to progressively overload (double progression and dynamic double progression). 13:43 How to think...

The difference between those who successfully attain and maintain a great physique and great health, is not an extraordinary willpower. Habits are what drive sustainable progress! Learn what I think are the top habits for me, and why time blocking is important for your habits in this episode.

In this podcast episode I got over the importance of being intentional with form and emphasis when picking exercises for your training program, a lot of this information I've changed my mind on over time and will directly apply to your workouts! Timestamps: 1:57 The 4 movements you should be doing, systemic muscle growth. 9:27 Picking exercises and setting goals based on weak points. 12:42 The int...

It's tempting to do the workout you see posted by your favorite celebrity or athlete on social media, but doing this may prevent you from making the type of progress you're striving for and neglects the need to vary workouts based on body type, genetics, and sometimes use of steroids.

In this episode I dispel some common "bro science" myths that held me back in the past, and that I get asked about often, including: protein absorption (your body can only absorb x protein at a time), protein/meal timing and its importance, muscle protein synthesis, and the need to "shock/confuse" the muscle (plus can you "tone" muscle?). The anabolic window is also discussed as is anabolism and c...

Motivation is great when we can get it, like a scoop of pre-workout. If you rely on motivation to help accomplish your goals, however, you are setting yourself up for failure. 

Austin and I are both online fitness coaches who share similar views on the importance of habits for charting success in fitness and life. In this episode we discusses dealing with anxious thoughts, why motivation doesn't work, and the awareness that leads to action! Check out Austin's website and Instagram ! Timestamps: 4:25 Movement is everything & identifying with your habits. 20:13 A rant...

The thing that keeps most from achieving their goals is the all or nothing, "fuck it" mentality. One thing you notice about every highly successful person over time is they embrace small wins. Not much time for a workout? Do one exercise! Eating out when they'd rather cook a meal at home? Just make sure to have some veggies and a good protein source! Over time small wins compound.

This podcast is a 2020 summary and preview of my mindset for 2021, admittedly a little late. I've just had so many awesome shows featuring guests I've wanted to put out lately! In this podcast you'll learn what books I read in 2020 (ranked), what new things I learned, discovered, and implemented in the last year, and where my focus is at in 2021. My hope is that this podcast serves as fuel for you...

Almost everyone is training HARD, but that's not enough- we must train SMART too! This podcast is about how to rest both intra workout and on the whole, outside of your workout. This podcast got a little more technical so if any of it is confusing please email me or DM me on Instagram .

In part 2 of my podcast with Paul Clingan, Personal Performance Coach, we talked specifics on meditating and journaling, letting go of things that don't serving you, and why coaches need coaches! Follow Paul on Instagram or visit his website . Timestamps: 1:36- How do you put mindfulness into practice in your day to day life? 13:26- Whatever you resist persists. 24:04- Choose micro uncomfortable t...

What holds people back from reaching their fitness goals and getting into the shape they want to be in isn't a lack of ability to work hard, it's simply the lack of ability to understand HOW to apply hard work. In this episode I'll share specifics and anecdotes on how hard you should be working out. If you've recently hit a plateau or are spinning your wheels, this episode is for you!

Paul Clingan is a Personal Performance Coach who uses mindfulness to help people tackle their health and fitness goals, and change their life! This podcast had to be cut short today as Paul's apartment got evacuated during our recording.  Luckily he was more than happy to hop on a part two that is coming out next week! In this show we discussed being active vs. being passive in life and fitne...

One constant you will find among successful people is a solid morning routine. Find out what to include and what to avoid in your morning routine in this podcast!

Aleks Salkin, kettlebell and calisthenics expert, was introduced to me by Pat Flynn whom you recently heard on the show! This interview was a unique experience because as Aleks is from my hometown (Omaha) we got to do this interview in person. For perhaps the first time on the show you will hear the ins and outs of proper kettlebell and calisthenics training. We talk tips on perfecting the push up...

Oftentimes we get hard and fast tips on how to be "successful" but in reality, what's much more powerful is finding out what works for you by being intentional. Mentioned: Episode 75: “Know Thyself” with Alex Lefkowitz (The Productive You)

This was an interesting conversation with one of my favorite figures in the fitness/bodybuilding industry! I’ve admired Dr. Eric Helms for years, so I was honored to be able to interview him on bodybuilding, resiliency, decision making, & more. Eric Helms has competed in natural bodybuilding, powerlifting, olympic weightlifting, and strongman, whew! He knows his stuff, but on top of that is in...

The journey is the destination. This is just one way of saying, you need to fall in love with the process in order to be successful! Hear some hat tips to James Clear, Naval Ravikant, Adam Grant, and Albert Einstein in this podcast about how to get results that last, by being passionate and curious. Mentioned: Mindset Monday: The Best Way to Set Goals

Gareth Sapstead is the author of multiple training guides and hundreds of articles for websites like T-Nation. He has also spend countless hours coaching both athletes and the general population, making him uniquely qualified to talk training Xs and Os on this podcast today! We discussed why results always win, how to improve, the answer "it depends", and many specifics about training. Timestamps:...

Escape the 9-5, live anywhere, and join the new rich! That is the tagline to Tim Ferriss's best selling book, The 4-Hour Work Week. In this episode find out how to use its takeaways TODAY to live a more productive and intentional life. I discuss many quotes from Tim like “life punishes the vague wish and rewards the specific ask" or “ninety-nine percent of people believe they can’t do great things...