Beyond Strength Show

Train with Beyond Strength online: https://www.bspnova.com/hybrid-performance/ Or, if you're local to northern Virginia, come join us in-person: https://www.bspnova.com In this conversation, Todd Bumgardner and Chris Merritt discuss the importance of establishing daily non-negotiables for personal well-being, including habits related to fitness and nutrition. They explore the evolution of thei...

Train with Beyond Strength online: https://www.bspnova.com/hybrid-performance/ Or, if you're local to northern Virginia, come join us in-person: https://www.bspnova.com In this conversation, Todd Bumgardner and Chris Merritt explore various themes related to community, aging, fitness, and personal development. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences visiting retirement communities, d...

In this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Todd Bumgardner and Chris Merritt explore the concept of self-care, particularly in the context of fitness and personal growth. They discuss the importance of defining one's values and purpose, the need for long-term thinking in achieving fitness goals, and the common misconceptions surrounding self-care. The dialogue emphasizes that true self-care...

Train with Beyond Strength: https://www.bspnova.com/hybrid-performance/ In this conversation, Chris Merritt and Todd Bumgardner delve into philosophical questions about reality and truth, exploring the implications of living in a simulation versus facing the harsh realities of life. They discuss the importance of purpose in modern life, the challenges of finding meaning, and the role of voluntary...

In this conversation, Todd Bumgardner and Chris Merritt explore the themes of creativity, action, and the importance of understanding client archetypes in achieving personal and professional goals. They discuss the significance of having stakes in one's pursuits, the balance between purpose and pressure, and the role of accountability in driving action. The conversation also delves into defining v...

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It has been a MINUTE! But that's because a lot of change has gone down in the last 5 months. Let's catch up today and we'll be back with regular episodes going forward.

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Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at ⁠https://www.bspnova.com/⁠ 🎁 Talk soon!

Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at ⁠https://www.bspnova.com/⁠ 🎁 Talk soon!

Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at ⁠https://www.bspnova.com/⁠ 🎁 Talk soon!

Coach Rony's journey to the U.S. from Venezuela is a gripping story. And on today's episode of the Beyond Strength Show we're finally sharing it with all of you... Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at ⁠https://www.bspnova.com/⁠ 🎁

Cory Hudson has done what you want to do. He’s done what every person that’s ever lived has wanted to do. He’s transformed. Cory’s lost over 40 pounds since joining Beyond Strength in November 2021. More than that, he’s improved his performance during all of our testing weeks, deadlifting over 400lbs, shaving significant time off of his rows, jumping farther, as well as improving on the other batt...

Well, if you’re a Beyond Strength member, you’re already doing it (in one form). But Chris and Todd break it down for you in the newest episode of The Beyond Strength Show. They also lay out example training weeks and talk about how to get back into running. Episode on how to add running to your training: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fdHwWXMlpHWB11mPDBec8?si=rXO9HxHSRi6RWPfV1qRddA Connect wit...

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Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at ⁠https://www.bspnova.com/⁠ 🎁 Talk soon!

Difficult training weeks are a part of the fitness process. You might curse your coach and everyone who’s ever loved them while you’re in the thick of hard a session, but we need those sessions to push ourselves forward. The rub is that we must be smart about how we approach them. But the good news is with a few tactics and skills, you can nail difficult training weeks and get the full benefit of...

Is there a difference between muscular endurance and strength endurance? Plus: CHRIS’S DEEPEST FEAR TODD’S DISDAIN FOR CONDIMENTS STRENGTH METHODS STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SELECTIONS YOUTH TRAINING AND EARLY SPECIALIZATION IN SPORTS Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at ⁠https://www.bspnova.co...

In today's episode, we'll outline how to concurrently train for various disciplines... specific capacities, layering skills, and recovering from it all. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at ⁠https://www.bspnova.com/⁠ 🎁 Talk soon! Chris and Todd

We all want to see the fruits of our labor, right? Why would we do anything, other than something that’s purely pleasurable, if we can’t eventually note measurable progress? Well, unless we are seeing measurable results, or we’re getting some kind of pleasure, we typically stop doing the thing. So, we need to give ourselves reasons to keep doing the thing. Fitness progress can feel slow because, w...

On this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd discuss heart rate training zones. The physiological benefits of the different zones, the mental side of things, and dive into practical application with real-world training examples. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/⁠ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at ⁠https:...

On this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd discuss how to set physical goals in 2024, and they share their physical goals with you. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbeyondstrength/ Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro at https://www.bspnova.com/ 🎁 Talk soon! ✌️ Chris and Todd

On this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Chris and Todd look absolutely horrendous and talk through random subjects to close out the year. You'll laugh, you'll have some deep shit to think about, and you'll get a list of our favorite books we each read this year. Connect with Beyond Strength on Instagram: / itsbeyondstrength Local to Northern Virginia: Sign up for your FREE intro a...