Faithful Fitness With Coach Alex VanHouten

God is good. We are not. Let's talk about how scary that is...AND why "Sin" kills Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

Continuing the Trufit Series - let's dive further into the most contentious macronutrient – CARBS! Here in the second part of the CARBS episode. We’ll center on WHY CARBS GET A BAD RAP? Also let’s talk through what we can do to intelligent use carbs in our long term health and fitness journey. You want to eat some carbs? Let’s earn them :) Mentioned The Chocolate Milk Problem Definingdadbod.com/bl...

The most contentious macronutrient – CARBS! In this show, we dive into the science of carbohydrates! First, the science of carbohydrates – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macro nutrients – Fats and Proteins. Then we’ll talk through “metabolic flexibility” as it relates to how your body chooses between fats and carbohydrates for fuel. Lastly we’ll talk through the effects t...

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Coach Alex talks about how he’s dealt with his recent health issues to help YOU navigate the process WELL if/when you find yourself in need of taking action on your own behalf! Originally, this episode wasn’t in the plan for the TRUFIT series - but in LONG TERM health and fitness goals, we will face issues that require us to change course - even if only for a time! If you found this episode helpfu...

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Ever wonder why you taste metal after a hard cardio session? What about what preworkout protein bar is best? How about nutrition tips while parenting multiple children under age 5? Well this year, Coach Alex is going LIVE in the Inner Circle the last saturday of every month at 10am CST. Join the group to get YOUR questions answered! Join The Inner Circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Hormone Seri...

In this episode, we’ll cover the new research that reveals how having children changes DADS BODY! We’ve hit this topic here before (episode 1 - 61 - 97) but new research is coming out and MANY GUYS STILL HAVEN'T HEARD ANY OF THIS BEFORE! Cortisol Testosterone Prolactin AND Oxytocin After kiddos, DAD, you’ll never be the same. But your NEW BODY can stand for something more than DAD BOD Your kiddos...

In this episode, we’ll cover pro tips that will help you start your journey well. 1) Injury prevention 2) Food journaling 3) Reasons (good reasons) you’re not losing weight - AND MORE! It is not only a powerful plot device in modern and ancient stories. In Part 7 we’ll talk through CARBOHYDRATES and their role in your health and fitness journey. HINT* You don’t need to cut them out forever. The gy...

In this episode, we’ll cover the hero's journey. It is not only a powerful plot device in modern and ancient stories. It's a deeply representative part of the renewing process of psychology and biology on our life goals and experience. Losing weight, gaining muscle, improving physical health...what, really, is the point? And how can you stay motivated to continue doing what you know is good for yo...

The gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that? The health and fitness world is filled with 4-week FADS ; 8-week programs; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth chan...

Let’s create sustainable changes that will stick with you so that next year, 2021, you’re getting to grow further instead of spinning your wheels or backsliding. In this episode, we’ll cover the differences between short term and long term body composition change. Are you losing fat to “show well” in the next couple of weeks? Or are you trying to decrease body fat in a way that will keep it off fo...

The gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that? The health and fitness world is filled with 4 week FADS ; 8 week programs ; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth cha...

The gyms are about to get very crowded all over the world…because of the new year! What’s sad is that most of the newcomers will stop coming by the end of February. Why is that? The health and fitness world is filled with 4 week FADS ; 8 week programs ; and the short term research to back up these spurts of well-meaning exercise and nutrition change. But around here, we know that nothing worth cha...

Do you see yourself as the CEO of your own health and fitness? Well, like it or not, YOU ARE. In this talk with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum Coach Alex gets a chance to pick the brain of over 50 years of psychological and functional medicine experience with regard to a positive relationship with food -- the tenants of positive psychology -- and the future of the healthcare industry in HEALTH COACHING. Ab...

The Gain Train meets The Love Boat in this episode! In honor of No Shave November (Prostate Cancer awareness month!) jump into the conversation that Men want to (need to) hear but don't ask. About Our Guest: Dr. Judson Brandeis Dr. Judson Brandeis is a Board-Certified Urologist with expertise in Sexual Medicine for Men. He is the Director of Clinical Excellence for GAINSWave and created their onli...

What is your HELL? It's the place you don't want to go. It's everything bad and nothing good. And in the health and fitness world its the reality that COULD manifest - that WILL manifest - for you in the relatively near future if you let your bad nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise habits get the better of you. My clients who've powerfully changed their lives through great training programs all had...

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In case one would mistake my running with a shirt off as vain or arrogant… The sun on my skin, the wind whipping around my body – the fire of the eyes of God…breath from his nostrils. In the heat of the summer with sweat dripping on the pavement every step…one foot in front of the other – forward into the heavy, stifling haze – humid and thick. I bear my cross forward for all to see. They don’t se...

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Every year on this day and memorial day, I go for a run, rain or shine, in the old pair of camo pants that I was issued 13 years ago in my JROTC class. They are torn and faded and definitely not acceptable as a BDU anymore. Many of my family members and friends have served both here and abroad and the action is the most sacred salute I can offer. With #ehlersdanlos, running is very difficult for m...

Just in time for the holidays. What's the deal with sugar? I’ve tackled sugar a number of times in my career arguing that it is even more important to count than calories if you care to make positive, powerful changes in your own health and fitness. I’ve also learned some things over the past few years that are worth revisiting this topic and adding to the forum. Let’s get smart about it! Original...

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Ever wonder what the experts in the health and fitness industry think about some of the shenanigans that you’re noticing? Sure some jokers are contributing to the problems in a big way. But there is an underground of highly educated, extremely passionate, and dedicated professionals who - despite the hype - have not been swayed by the ebbs and flows of fads, gimmicks, and snake-oily supplement pra...

Exercise is a great habit. But it will only bring you limited results. In this episode, we talk through an important distinction - Training vs. Exercising. We will outline "General Adaptation Syndrome" and how a real 16 week program should be structured to get you the most bang for your buck each hour you follow your program. I let's make the best use of your time and energy! Program Sample defini...