Faithful Fitness With Coach Alex VanHouten

"I drowned my sorrows with McDonalds and Soda - I would sit in my car and inhale it in like 5min" - Words from a trainer who has walked the negative "Dad Bod" path and uses the passion and experience from the school of hard knocks to help other Dads Today. Enjoy a real conversation between two passionate dads, trainers, and business owners who are hell-bent on getting practical, no nonsense suppor...

Great questions submitted by the best Patrons a host could ask for. Become a patron and submit your questions for July today! www.patreon.com/definingdadbod 0:00 - What's the difference between health and fitness? Are they mutually exclusive? 9:46 - Why aren't trainers well-versed in wellness coaching and behavior change? 16:45 - Why does getting in shape and eating right seem to be so complicated...

A viral meme had a few things to say about men's bodies. Jokes aside, it's time for us to get fired up! It's time to redefine what we mean by "Dad Bod" Support the show! www.patreon.com/definingdadbod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

Why Not You? 5 powerful stories of real dads with real lives who've overcome real challenges that we can all learn from. Join me and John Bauer from #Bauerpower as we learn from and honor Kevin, Nellis, Tennison, Jonathan, and James on their amazing journeys!  Connect with our guests! (Links to their social media on www.definingdadbod.com/blog/may2018 Kevin Keyes - 2:03 James Mertes - 57:50 Tennis...

Have you ever had the feeling someone was watching you? I don’t mean the dude-across-the-room-is-about-to-come-over-and-say-“how you doin’?” kind of feeling. I mean the childhood anxiety – the a-monster-is-in-my-closet-waiting-for-the-right-moment-to-jump-out-and-eat-me kind of feeling. You know what I’m talking about. And guess what? You’re being stalked right now. But the monster of adulthood th...

Ever feel like there's just not enough time? Learn from the wisdom of Coach Craig and Jennifer (his wife and Boston Marathoner) as they get real about the training life with 4 very active and growing kiddos. You CAN pursue your fitness goals without encroaching on conscious and awesome parenting. Let's talk about HOW! Support the show! www.patreon.com/definingdadbod Visit the SWAG store for FATHER...

Are your kiddos in sports? What do you remember about sports from growing up? Apparently the game has changed and YOU need to know about the changes. Join me as I dive into a timely conversation with the founder of Raptor Sports Performance, James Westphal. Over 20 years of experience in the training industry and fatherhood to two adolescent boys has brought him to a passion for helping our young...

May Q&A from Patrons Support the Show - www.patreon.com/definingdadbod Visit the SWAG Store - www.theloyalist.com/definingdadbod Q1 - "How do I know what kind of diet is best for me? Q2 - "What does 'Defining Dad Bod' mean to you?" Q3 - "How do I properly engage with carb cycling? You started to touch on it during your blood sugar video." Q4 - "You mention the brain ALOT. What does the brain have...

Only have 10 minutes to bust out a home workout before getting ready for work? Want to know how better to incorporate your kiddos into a healthy lifestyle? Join Defining Dad Bod and Coach Mike Urso from Golden Home Fitness (writer of the free ebook "The Ultimate Guide to Home Workouts") as we discuss motivating ourselves to change while overcoming obstacles both large and small! Who said you need...

Are meal plans good or bad? After a HUGE discussion among trainers and non-trainers on social media I went digging for research on meal planning habits. Let's talk about what I found! Support the Show! - www.patreon.com/definingdadbod Review on Facebook! - www.facebook.com/definingdadbod Mentioned in the Show - https://www.definingdadbod.com/blog/overcomingobesitypart2 Become a supporter of this p...

Why Not You? 4 powerful stories of real dads with real lives who've overcome real challenges that we can all learn from. Join me and John Bauer from Bauerpower as we learn from and honor Jason, Chris, Ian, and John on their amazing journeys! Support the show - www.patreon.com/definingdadbod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhou...

What negative thoughts are ruining your life right now? If anyone knows how intensely negative thoughts can affect health, fitness, marriage, and fatherhood, David Mee has been through the gambit. Join me as we dive into a very real and raw conversation with the founder of "Breakthrough Marriage Mentoring" to grab pearls of practical wisdom that may help YOU make a breakthrough in your life!  Supp...

Should you "Go KETO"? Join me while I pick the brain of our favorite Nutrition PhD, Dr. Adrian Chavez to shed light on the controversial topic of Ketogenic Diets. We get real about the differences and benefits among popular dietary trends today, talk about the scientific caveats, and even explore the dangers of some of the "over correction" of High Fat, Low Carb diets. I'm excited for you to learn...

Are you chasing success? Or are you chasing what REALLY matters? Warren Peterson is an author, entrepreneur, coach, mentor, and founder of "The Significant Man". Join us as we dive into fatherhood, manhood, and the role of fitness in becoming a "Significant Man". Support the show! www.patreon.com/definingdadbod His book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1683501233/ref =as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&c...

Ever wonder why we're spending 66 BILLION DOLLARS a year trying to lose weight but WE'RE GETTING BIGGER?? In part 1 of overcoming obesity we tackled the scope of the problem. But In part 2 of overcoming obesity we start the journey through the nutrition and lifestyle changes necessary to get our hormones working for us rather than against us. Support the message - www.patreon.com/definingdadbod Re...

We have a BIG PROBLEM 78 Million Adults and 13 Million Children are battling Obesity in America and while we spend 49.2 billion in medical costs and 66 billion in weight loss industry "solutions" the best answer we are given is "We need to eat less and exercise more". Really? That's not cutting it. So what's the deal? Why are so many struggling? In this series, we dive into the scope of the proble...

"Dad Bod" shouldn't have a beer gut. And since the fitness industry is rife with all kinds of advice on how to tone out your abs (much of it not very helpful in long-term practicality) here is a piece to help you cut through the garbage and get start getting results! In addition to the show, Patreon members get access to a copy of my favorite ab workout! If you're not on the list, pledge a $1/mo....

Join me for an amazing transformation from 100lbs overweight to personal trainer as John Bauer shares his powerful fitness journey. Injury, mindset, weight loss, athleticism, he's been through it and I know his story has something for everyone! AND get stoked for a super-cool announcement! www.definingdadbod.com/donate (help out the show!) www.facebook.com/definingdadbod (connect on social media)...

Why does fitness have to do with finances? Join me as I interview the money twins (Matt and Brad Ruttenberg) and dig into their 23 yrs. of combined experience in the financial services industry. As Dad's they know what kind of sacrifice in terms of time and money it can be to prioritize your fitness, however, after hearing our thoughts you'll be left asking : Can I afford NOT to? In the supporters...

Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist who left his mark on the world. And though it may not seem relevant, this is a tribute to a mentor, hero, and friend who left a mark on this trainer's soul. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

Brain derived nuerotrophic factor increases when you exercise regularly (essentially keeping your brain young) Your cerebellum density declines with age resulting in dimensia and alzeimers disease. The decline is slowed and even halted by exercise. Exercise meets all levels of maslow's hierarchy of needs on the road to self-actualization. Very few things do that! Exercise is one of the few things...

The deadlift is one of the most important exercises that can be incorporated into a serious workout program. Here are 5 common issues I've encountered both personally and with clients along with how you can fix em for good! https://www.core3training.com/why-you-need-to-deadlift/ Thank you for listening! Don't forget to Like, share, subscribe, and review (itunes or facebook)! Stop by www.definingda...

What does it mean to be YOUR MOST IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE PROVIDER? Join Dr. Adrian Chavez and I as we talk cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure as managed by YOU! A fantastic interview with Dr. Adrian Chavez PhD starting with the philosophy of becoming your most important health care provider, then onto blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol -- For supporters only, catch the exten...

In Part 1 we covered reps, tempo, and rest periods. Let's find out how many sets and how heavy you should be working to achieve in order to get your desired workout outcomes! Also, today marks the launch of supporter-exclusive content. Become an active supporter of the show and receive special content from the behind the scenes of Defining Dad Bod as well as a Defining Dad Bod decal for your famil...

Everyone's talking about Spicing up Your Love life, let's talk about Coredome... 4 Moves to help you get out of your midsection rut. Throw away the boring old planks and crunches and get ready for some challenges that you'll feel every time you laugh or cough for the next few days. This is how we Valentine :) Rocky twist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLn6R8iu6F8 Single Arm Hanging Leg Raise -...