Feel Strong Fitness

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here:  ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/pain_guide⁠ In this episode of the Feel Strong Podcast, host Justin McClintock sits down with Dr. Lance Einerson, a physical therapist and mentor specializing in back pain treatment. The conversation dives deep into the root causes of back pain and how understan...

I’m diving into the heart of remote coaching and exploring how effective communication strategies can make or break the client-coach relationship. We’ll discuss the importance of understanding how our clients feel, the power of client feedback, and how regular check-ins can help us gauge not only their progress but also their emotional journey. I’ll share insights on the impact of clear communicat...

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here:  ⁠https://bit.ly/pain_guide In this episode of the Feel Strong Podcast, host Justin McClintock talks with Starlyn Weller, a fitness professional who specializes in helping aging adults through mobility and strength training. They discuss the importance of staying active as we age...

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here:  https://bit.ly/pain_guide In this episode of the Feel Strong Podcast , host Justin McClintock speaks with Dr. Nick Perugini, the founder of More Than Movement, a facility in Philadelphia blending exercise education and physical therapy. Dr. Nick discusses how his approach shifts...

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here:  https://bit.ly/pain_guide This episode was live on Instagram! I discuss the importance of understanding the 'why' behind fitness goals and movements. I emphasize the need for fitness professionals to communicate effectively with clients, ensuring they grasp the intentions behind...

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here:  https://bit.ly/pain_guide In this episode of the Feel Strong Podcast , host Justin McClintock talks with Hilary Young, a brand marketing and content specialist. Hilary discusses the importance of authentic communication, evolving your brand, and how to tell your story to connect...

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here:  https://bit.ly/pain_guide Justin discusses the importance of embracing challenges and deliberate stress as essential components of self-care and wellness. He also argues against the common notion that rest and recovery are the ultimate goals, emphasizing that true growth and ada...

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here:  https://bit.ly/pain_guide In this episode of the Feel Strong Fitness Podcast, host Justin McClintock sits down with Dr. Erin Farmer, a seasoned physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health. With a focus on helping weightlifters, athletes, and those dealing with chronic pa...

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here:  https://bit.ly/pain_guide I'm talking about the importance of having a compelling why behind fitness and exercise goals. I discuss how strong motivation can help individuals stick with their fitness routines and achieve long-term success. We share stories of clients who are moti...

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here:  https://bit.ly/pain_guide In this episode of the Feel Strong Podcast, host Justin engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Shoshana Katz, a seasoned fitness professional specializing in pre- and post-natal fitness. Shoshana shares her expertise on how to stay fit durin...

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here:  https://bit.ly/pain_guide Justin discusses the idea that you can be strong enough and explores the concept of reassessing goals and priorities in fitness training. We emphasize that being strong enough depends on individual goals, such as sports performance, body composition, or...

Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here:  https://bit.ly/pain_guide In this episode, host Justin discusses the intricate balance of community, coaching, and business with Giancarlo Regni, founder of G-Strength, a growing chain of small group personal training gyms in Philadelphia. They explore the core principles that h...

In this episode, I share a personal experience of witnessing a Philadelphia biker whose actions changed my day. This incident made me reflect on the concept of personal responsibility and how it applies to various aspects of life. While circumstances may not be our fault, it is still our responsibility to deal with them. Taking ownership of your situation and making the necessary changes, even if...

Lesha Voz is a Coach who's done a LOT- Lately they've co-owned a CrossFit gym in Philadelphia, and are now coaching in Mexico City! We talk finding Worth and Purpose as a Coach, the Value of Building an Inclusive Gym Culture, and Aligning Work with Values and Making Changes. If you want to hear a real one - listen up. Reach out at: vozstrong.com lesha.meyer@gmail.com @leshavoz

The tension between custom, precise, individualization and highly scalable systems in the fitness industry is STRONG. While individualized solutions are recognized as necessary for people with significant problems or goals, they are difficult to implement and scale. Implementing individualized solutions requires highly skilled coaches who can address technical aspects and soft skills. Scaling indi...

Another LIVE podcast! I discuss the concept of a growth mindset versus a scarcity mindset and how it relates to fitness and wellness. Sharing insights from interviews with health and wellness professionals who emphasize the importance of hiring coaches with a growth mindset, I explain that a growth mindset is characterized by curiosity, a willingness to learn, and an openness to new ideas and appr...

Mari Rubin owns The Balance Room @balanceroomphl in Philadelphia and she is both a sharp thinker and an inspiration. We talk mission, vision, what makes a great instructor, and how mindset can be the breakthrough element that creates incredible progress on a fitness journey. Reach out to mari@balancephl.com or check out Balance Room locations at 501 Fitzwater St & 811 S 6th St in Queen Village...

We need more great coaches, and we need greater breadth and depth across coaches. One awesome coach will not be the right coach for each person for a wide variety of reasons, and so we believe that encouraging greater and more competition is only good for both the industry and for individuals. What makes the right coach? Why don't people feel like a fit with one coach over another? Let's t...

We discuss a concerning interaction between a medical professional and a patient. The doctor made a judgmental and ill-informed comment about their progress. It is important for healthcare professionals to be thoughtful with their words and consider how they come across to patients. Fitness professionals can also have a big impact on patients, even with seemingly small comments. I encourage profes...

Megan Zander ⁠@zanderperform discusses her expertise in sports performance and psychology, emphasizing the importance of mindset and approach. She shares her journey of transitioning from a big box gym to starting her own practice, and the challenges of defining a niche. We delve into the concept of alter egos, mindset tools, and the application of performance techniques to various aspects of life...

So you've hit a rough patch. How do you decide if this is just a tough phase you should push through, or if it's time to reassess your goals? Whatever your goals are, this is going to come up for almost everyone. We dig in on another LIVE podcast to talk details, benchmarks, and the path forward.

Esther Beazer @ healthyrootsesther is a coach whose mission includes helping women feel empowered and capable in their bodies. We talk about how she does it, as well as dig into her decision to become a coach while being a stay-at-home mom, the importance of decisive action, and her vision for the future.

On this live podcast we discuss the value of experts and the importance of certifications, degrees, and experience. We explore the idea that just because something worked for one person doesn't mean it will work for everyone. We highlight the significance of testimonials and word of mouth in determining the credibility of an expert. Justin also highlights the need for nuance and a personalized...

Ashley Rogers @levelupstrength is an inspiring coach who offers 'The Main Character Collective.' Inspired by literary female protagonists, she's coaching women to 'Train to Carry the Plot' and be ready for their pivotal moments. We talk about motherhood, values, and why BookTok is a force for good. Listen up.

How do you balance the workouts you WANT to do, the things you NEED to do, and what actually fits into your schedule? The answer might not be what you expect, AND we're doing it LIVE!