Faithful Fitness With Coach Alex VanHouten

Phil Gauthier is a physical therapist, olympic lifter, and personal trainer of over a decade. We dive headlong into the world of the deadlift AND he and the crew at element 26 give us a 20% discount on their newest nylon weight lifting belt normally priced at $29.99. Pretty Awesome! Visit https://element26.co/ and purchase there or amazon with discount "dadbod26" Great conversation about one of th...

If weights affects your quality of life, cardio is about the quantity. Let's talk about what different types of cardio are doing for you so you can intelligently choose the fuel you're burning, train a bigger engine, and fine tune your program for maximum results! Don't forget to stop by www.definingdadbod.com/donate to help out the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

A different kind of "interview" this with Mike Davidov. One of the best movement coaches that I've gotten to brush shoulders with in my career and fellow fitness podcaster brings his thoughts to the table over a bourbon. Our question was simple but the answer complex: Which kind of goal is more worthy of pursuit - Performance or Aesthetics? In our years of training we have both worked to steer our...

Whether you are trying to change the way your body looks, improve your health, and/or boosting performance goals, body composition measures are important measures to track your progress. Let's explore some common misconceptions and talk through the options that are out there to help you create some benchmarks that will keep you accountable, motivating, and moving forward. Body composition ranges -...

Tom Nikkola - 17 years in the health and fitness industry with an impressive resume including Director of Nutrition for Life Time Fitness and Senior Consultant for Thorne Research discusses health, happiness, stress, and making positive changes in 2018 in honor of his new, FREE, e-book release "10 Commitments For Long Lasting Health and Fitness". Join us for a great discussion of several of his ke...

Let's talk about the most important commitment you can make this year in your personal health and fitness. I'll tell you some of my story and then walk you through an acronym that I'm sure you're familiar with but have probably been underutilizing. Check out my Ninja Warrior submission vid for 2018! https://www.facebook.com/redefinedadbod/videos/318550928662830/ Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Have you ever met a real life spy? I hadn't until now. Meet Andrew Bustamante - a guy whose gone from international spy to "domesticated dad" as he shares wisdom and inspiration from the world of Espionage for fatherhood, fitness, and life. Catch him on facebook and instagram @Iamandrewbustamante or Andrewbustamante.org and check out his New Serial "Everyday Espionage - Winning the Workplace" at h...

What if I told you that you could fine tune your workout to get better at burning fat, grow more muscle, improve strength, and care better for your joints, tendons, and ligaments. Get ready for better results in less time. Sure you workout, but do you know how to use the metrics in your workout (acute variables) to get the most out of it? Lets explore rest periods, tempo, and repetitions to help u...

Father of 4 Boys, Founder of the Good Dad Project, Writer of "The Dad Edge - 9 Simple Ways to have Unlimited Patience, Improved Relationships, and Positive Lasting Memories, and creator/facilitator of the Mastermind and Alliance Groups on the Dad Edge Facebook group -- man this guy is something! Take some time to listen to the applicable wisdom, good humor, and helpful parenting practices of a fit...

Discussing side-hustles, mealtime hacks, consistency, and spousal support. Get some insight into the philosophy and practice of Chris Hughes. Connect with him on instagram and facebook @thedrivendad. Don't forget to stop by www.definingdadbod.com/donate to help us continue to grow! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150...

If you are a parent, then you have been sleep deprived more often than you probably remember (or would like to admit). Heck, many parents I know operate in a cycle of sleep deprivation wherein half of the time they are sleeping decently and the other half is a solid 3-4 hours of interrupted and crappy sleep. Consider this the rule book on how to workout while sleep deprived. When my son was born a...

Supplements are a hot topic in the health and fitness world. I mean who doesn't want to pop a pill and see a difference in their energy, body fat, performance, and sleep? Before you hop on the next raspberry ketone bandwagon, lets explore a useful philosophy, the ins and outs of supplement quality, and talk about where you can go to get access to the research available on what you want to take! Me...

Fit Dad Highlight Interview with - Chris Vanderslice! He is the owner and founder of PTbyCV to be found at www. PTbyCV.com Instagram @PTbyCV and Facebook @PTbyCV. Join us as we talk about nutrition hacks for dad, affection toward children (boys in particular), gym pet peeves and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5...

Let's not lose ground over the coming months. If you want next year to be your best year yet, don't start out having to undo the damage from the holidays. There's a smarter way to make the most of how our body's work and it doesn't require you to abstain from holiday food and fun. -No references needed - nothing earth-shattering here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

I am thankful for you. I hope that you are thankful for what is inside of you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

Q&A Episode! 4 Great questions on 4 Great Topics 1) How to curb the "sugar withdrawal"? 2) Best ab workout? 3) How to exercise to manage type 2 diabetes? 4) Where can you find the time in a busy life to workout? Fantastic set of questions, I hope the answers help you and others in your life! Referenced in the podcast: https://www.generationucan.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaD6j_iPNc0 http...

Having trouble changing yourself permanently for the better? Get ready for a brutal dose of reality. The good news is there are still things you can do to see progress, but you're going to have to be smarter than the hype. Use these truths to bring your program to the next level! 1. Mandel AL, Breslin PA. High endogenous salivary amylase activity is associated with improved glycemic homeostasis fo...

Whether you have a bad habit or simply like to unwind with a drink on the regular, the science is pretty clear -- Alcohol isn't helping your dad bod. Find out why you should seriously consider limiting your alcohol intake while you are on the journey to be a better parent in mind, body, and spirit. #redefiningdadbod. Citations [i] Francis A. Tayie, Garret L. Beck. . (2016) Alcoholic beverage consu...

Is "Dad Bod" just a meme or is it a real thing? Lets talk about the biology of Dad Bod, why it happens, and how we should redefine it instead. Biology might be against you directly after your child is born but frankly, the pudgy, balding caricature of "Dad Bod" is uninspiring. In a world where our children need us to be strong parents that breed strong kiddos, lets take responsibility with this in...