Feel Strong Fitness

The cost of a kettlebell workout can be daunting & overwhelming, but it gives you all benefits of cardiorespiratory exercises without the shame of aerobics. They involve various muscle groups simultaneously, increasing your strength & cardiovascular fitness. Will Del Pizzo, the Co-business owner at  Built Strong Strength Club, expounds more on why he incorporates kettlebell workouts for mo...

Criticizing yourself, diminishing yourself, tearing yourself down as a defensive maneuver before others do it is hurting you, it hurts the greater dialogue, and it hurts society. We need to talk.

Jorge Crecis, a Performance Coach, a degree holder in sports science &  a Ph. D. in non-ordinary states of consciousness, takes us through his research on the state of consciousness associated with peak performance presence, the benefits of training that state of consciousness and how to train them. The common denominator to all life experiences is “SELF.” When you are working on Self, yo...

Asking your coach questions -- good questions -- is a vital part of the coach/client (or athlete or member) relationship. Communication is paramount, and even if your coach is an expert at good communication, it's possible for elements to slip through the cracks unless you bring them forward. Justin talks about the biggest questions to ask so you can gain some clarity and confidence, and what to d...

Dr. Sheila Forman is talking about MINDFULNESS. So much baggage comes with nutrition and weight management. You try different diet approaches, which still don’t work in the long run. What’s the most sustainable way to your fitness journey? The answer lies in Mindfulness Eating! Listen as Dr. Sheila Forman, a Psychologist and Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) Instructor, takes us...

Asking good questions to advocate for yourself let's both you AND your medical provider get the best results. Whether you're considering testing, imaging, injections, pain medications, or surgery-- you can ask good questions to get better results and make sure you're moving toward your goals. 

Coaching your spouse or family member is hard. However, Mark Ryall had to change his sedentary lifestyle and double up as a father & coach to his fitness enthusiast daughter, Stephanie. Listen as he delves deep into their racing adventures, challenges doubling up as a father & a coach to his daughter, and what he would have done differently. Additionally, he expounds on his motivation, tip...

People who are looking to make a change generally fall into 1 of 4 distinct goal categories. Understanding what these are, why we might pursue them, and how each one can affect the other three is an important part of making progress. Justin lays it out and makes it clear. 

Jeff Later is the CEO of L8R Lifestyle, a bodybuilder and lifestyle & contest prep coach. Jeff believes in creating a sustainable & enjoyable fitness approach while prioritizing clients’ health. Listen as Justin and he delves into common mistakes in fitness, focusing on what you’re in control of, open-mindedness in fitness (as opposed to being dogmatic), addressing body imbalances, consist...

Loss is inevitable. How do you change your tragedies into treasures, consciously face your fears & shed your old baggage? Having undergone anxiety & depression as a resentful teen parent, Daniel Moody, a creative coach & songwriter, used his songwriting skills to vocalize his emotions through his “songs for the soul,” online group. Listen as we delve deep into taking charge of your emo...

Yes, consistency is the foundation of success. Your challenges with compliance may be partly your coach's fault. Coaches, listen up: we hear that compliance is the biggest struggle people are having on a frustratingly regular basis, and we have some thoughts. Bad news: you don't get to write off non-compliance as something you can't fix. Good news: You get to seriously upgrade your service, your c...

When you tell your story, you attract great clients and repel those that don’t resonate with you. How do you let the world know what you do & create an army of people that become your top cheerleaders? Ben Albert, a podcast host & marketer, talks about his pivotal career shift into marketing amidst covid-19 and key marketing communication insights. Listen as he delves into finding your dee...

Comfort is great, but it doesn't move you forward. What are you avoiding? What have you given up? Why are you losing focus? Seeking discomfort in specific, controllable, ways is a massive advantage for adaptation. Confused? Let's talk about it. 

What kind of fitness do you participate in? Group or 1-on-1? Online or In-Person? We break down what these are, some of the pros and cons of each, and the type of person (and desired results) that fit best with each version of fitness program! 

Eric D’Agati has spent the past 20 years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer, and instructor, pioneering his unique approach to client assessment, performance enhancement, and injury prevention. We talk about Building A Better Fitness Program. You know it's not one workout, one meal, or that one day that will make you a world champion (or not), but it’s consistency paired with commitment....

Yes, getting really specific on sets, reps, movements, recovery protocols, supplement varietals, and sexy fitness modalities is fun. We could talk about them all day. The basics-- sleep, diet, and stress management -- will still win every time. Don't miss the forest for the trees. 

Heal Your Trauma & Reclaim Your Power. Having undergone a traumatic experience and chronic pain syndrome, Cheryl, a recovering physical therapist & martial art master, learned to use her feminine wiles to take down her opponents. She helps traumatized women overcome pain and regain their power. Listen as we delve deep into her healing process, how it positively impacted her, simple steps t...

Wait, what was that? Am I hurt? Am I hurt AGAIN? Am I making my injury worse? OH NO! If you've ever felt like this, this episode is for you. Justin lays out what creates an injury, how to think about what's going on, and the rules around training with pain. Let's talk about it. 

Most people on a fitness journey need immediate gratification, but that’s not always realistic. What do you do when you have tried everything in your fitness journey, and nothing seems to work? Stormy Weather of Show Your Work Nutrition shares the fixed false beliefs, determining if you’re a good fit, respecting your body, and overcoming nutrition compliance challenges. Listen up and let’s expound...

Our final 'C' of returning from injury is CONFIDENCE. Nothing will help you move forward more effectively, and nothing seems harder to manufacture if you don't understand it. How can you create confidence? Where does it come from? How often do you need to work on it? What if it suddenly diappears? Let's talk about it. 

Commitment deals in plans, not hopes and dreams. What is your journey going to look like? What kind of setbacks are likely? How clearly do you understand your plan? Understanding what commitment IS will make it far more likely you're able to create and stick to it. Let's talk about it. 

Continuing our return from injury checklist, Justin digs into CREATIVITY:  What’s something you’ve known you needed to do but you avoided doing? What were the reasons for not doing it? Do you find yourself embracing and welcoming change? Or is there resistance and reluctance to it? How can change be viewed as an opportunity rather than a threat? What are the benefits of adding variety and nov...

Consistency is the bedrock of any program, of any new habit, of any meaningful RESULTS at all. How do we analyze and build consistency?  What do you want to achieve? Who do you wish to become? What’s holding you back from consistently working towards that goal and that identity? How do you shift from “having to” towards “getting to?” What will it take to form a consistent daily practice? Just...

Returning from Injury can be frustrating. We break it down into 5 elements, and we're doing a 5-part podcast series on this. Starting with: CONTROL What exactly is going on? What can you change? What's the best case? Worst Case? Why aren't you already starting? Justin breaks it down and breaks it open. Let's talk about it.

You don't want everyone on your kickball team. Some people take it too seriously. Some people don't take it seriously enough. You need perspective AND commitment, consistency and experience. See how this relates to fitness? Let's talk about it.