Faithful Fitness With Coach Alex VanHouten

🎙️ Episode Title: When Medicine Failed, Faith Took Over- Dean Hall's Wild Cure  What if the very waters you fear could become the waters that heal you? In this powerful episode, Coach Alex VanHouten sits down with Dean Hall—licensed therapist, bestselling author, two-time cancer survivor, and world-record endurance swimmer. From battling leukemia and grief to swimming 187 miles upstream as an act...

🎙️ Episode Title: Manhood, Discipleship, And The 5% That Changes Everything With Steve Crawley  📌 Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Steve Crawley, the founder of MD5, to discuss a structured approach to biblical manhood that helps men focus on the 5% of life that only they can control. We break down the five F’s—Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, and Friendships—and h...

📢 Episode Summary:  What if your workout was an act of worship? In this episode, we welcome Torie Lin, a faith-based fitness coach helping women break free from obsessing over or neglecting their bodies. Torie shares her personal journey from body image struggles to faith-filled fitness, how she overcame mom guilt, and practical steps for building sustainable health habits.  🔥 What You’ll Learn:...

Pain is NOT just in your body—it’s in your brain. Dr. Deepak Ravindran, author of The Pain-Free Mindset, breaks down the science of pain, why movement is crucial for healing, and how small, consistent actions can retrain your nervous system for relief. 🔥 In this episode: ✅ Why pain isn’t just about injuries—it’s about your brain’s interpretation ✅ How exercise, journaling, and community support...

What does the Bible say about health, nutrition, and fasting? In this episode, Chelsea Blackburn, the Christian Nutritionist, joins Coach Alex VanHouten to break down the biblical foundations of nutrition and how honoring your body is an act of faith. 🔹 How infertility led Chelsea to discover the power of food 🔹 Why your body is always on your side (even when it doesn’t feel like it) 🔹 The trut...

Most men today are lonely. They have online friends, social groups, and workplace acquaintances—but few have deep, trusted friendships. And that isolation is destroying marriages, families, and faith. In a recent Faithful Fitness Podcast episode, I sat down with Warren Peterson to unpack why men struggle with deep friendships and how to change it. Key Takeaways: ✅ The dangers of isolation & l...

Welcome to the Faithful Fitness Podcast—where we train our bodies, strengthen our faith, and steward our health for God’s glory! 💪🙏 I’m Coach Alex Van Houten, an exercise scientist, faith-based health coach, and author of the upcoming book Faithful Fitness: A 40-Day Devotional for Christian Fitness & Stewardship. This podcast is your go-to resource for workouts, biblical health wisdom, exper...

A teaching for "Mighty Men" - a student-lead organization at Greenbrier Middle School - on the parable of the talents with Coach Alex VanHouten from Better Daily. "To whom much is given, much is required" -Luke 12:48 Learn More About Better Daily community - https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--515...

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Flex Friday Hydrating is more than just replenishing water. Let's talk about how to hydrate well! Hydration is important for exercise and metabolism because it helps to maintain the balance of fluids in the body. During exercise, the body sweats in order to regulate its temperature, which can lead to fluid loss. If you are not properly hydrated, your body may not have enough fluids to function pro...

Word Thursday Some meditations on the word "Fasting" The top 5 benefits of Fasting (AI Generated) Weight loss: Fasting can help with weight loss by reducing the number of calories consumed. When you fast, you are essentially restricting your intake of food and drinks, which can lead to a reduction in overall calorie intake. This can be especially beneficial if you are trying to lose weight or main...

Wild Winsday A men's bibles study - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6N6Xjnjc3aNLGUiNaHCLG2?si=9292cca34a5747ae The cycle of history as explained by AI The cycle of history is a theory that suggests that history tends to repeat itself in cycles or patterns. According to this theory, societies go through a series of stages or phases, each of which has its own characteristics and dynamics. For examp...

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Ensuring your body has adequate Zinc to function optimally can yield a myriad of benefits! Let's dig in! Join Better Daily FREE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Catch the Video Version PREMIUM: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/paywall Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/ AI genera...

Mindset Monday Who knows who you could be if you could become 1% Better - Every. Single. Day! Join Better Daily FREE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Catch the Video Version PREMIUM: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/paywall Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/ AI explanation of "Kaizen" a principle of...

Flex Friday Coach Alex covers a "muscle memory" question from Better Daily Premium. AI Generated Podcast Caption (Why is the term muscle memory erroneous?) The term "muscle memory" is often used to refer to the ability of the body to remember and repeat physical movements that have been learned through repetition and practice. However, this term is somewhat misleading and is not an accurate scient...

Word Thursday Coach Alex shares meditations on the word "FRIEND" AI Generated Podcast Caption (What is the hebrew etymology of the word friend and why is friendship important in self-improvement?): In Hebrew, the word for "friend" is "רֵעַ" (re'a). This word can be translated as "friend," "companion," or "neighbor."The word "רֵעַ" (re'a) comes from the root "רָעַע" (ra'a), which means "to associat...

Wild Winsday The science is clear. If you want to maximally improve yourself, you need to be connected to an encouraging community! Community encouragement and support can be very helpful for self improvement for several reasons. First, having the support of others can provide motivation and encouragement to continue working towards self improvement goals. It can be easier to persevere through cha...

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Coach Alex teaches about "Brown Fat" - it's actually a kind of fat you WANT on your body! Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue, is a type of fat that is found in small amounts in the body. Unlike white fat, which stores excess energy and contributes to obesity, brown fat is responsible for generating heat and helping to regulate body temperature. It is rich in mitoch...

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Flex Friday All Aboard the gain train! Gain Train - also known as the hypertrophy phase, is a powerful way to grow in mind, body, and spirit. AI definition of hypertrophy training. Hypertrophy training is a type of strength training that is designed to increase muscle size and mass. It involves performing exercises that target specific muscle groups using high amounts of resistance and performing...

Word Thursday Some meditations on the word "Resilient" The word "resilient" comes from the Latin word "resilire," which means "to rebound." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe the ability of a substance to bounce back after being stretched or compressed. In the 19th century, the word began to be used more broadly to describe the ability of a person or thing to recover quic...

Wild Winsday A special wildwsinday celebrating the challengers who WON this season's Faithful40 challenge! Congratulations on your impressive accomplishment! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to your health and wellness have paid off, and you should be incredibly proud of yourselves. Your success serves as an inspiration to all of us and reminds us of the power of determination and persev...

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Your immune system is a powerful thing. Are you working with it or against it? The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infections and other diseases. It is made up of many different types of immune cells, including white blood cells, antibodies, and immune hormones, which work together to identify and el...

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Flex Friday Showing up to your workout is half the battle. Knowing what you're doing -- well, that's tricky! Coach Alex teaches the difference between isolation and compound movements and their uses for training the body well. Catch the "Growing Muscle" Seminar HERE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/12 Start Your FREE Better Daily Membership: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/sign...