Fit(ish) Project

Over the last decade I've had quite a few different experiences in the fitness world. Losing a 100 lbs, doing college athletic internships, working as both a online and in person trainer, and coaching and teaching with high school kids.  Throughout this crazy variety of experiences I've been able to learn a thing or two. And now I want to share these important lessons with you! A decade of my...

Let's face it cardio is not the most fun thing in the world, so let's not make it worse by complicating it. We all know we probably should be doing some cardio, but what exactly should that consist of? Let's break it down.  In this episode, we'll talk about whether or not you need cardio for your goals  the best types of cardio  how much cardio do you actually need  tips to mak...

Balance... what does that mean? Is it even possible to have balance? Can you be "fit" and healthy and still go out and enjoy a few drinks with friends or have a nice meal out? Or what about going on vacation without ruining all your hard-earned progress? Is that possible? Yes, and yes. It's 100% possible to be fit, have a social, and enjoy all of it. It's the whole reason this is called the "Fit(i...

Spot-reducing fat. Is it a myth, or is it real? Spoiler alert spot reducing fat is not a real thing. Meaning you can't just do a million crunches and expect the belly fat to disappear. But before you get too sad. You can do some things to target and eliminate that stubborn body fat in other ways. That is exactly what this podcast will cover! So by the end of this episode, you will know exactly how...

We all love sweet summertime! Summertime comes nice weather, parties, barbecues, beach visits, lake days, vacations, holidays, live music, and more—tons of fun stuff.  But with all this fun comes a little difficulty staying on track with fitness and health goals. Don't get me wrong, though. It is entirely possible to do both. You can stay fit and enjoy yourself this summer, which we'll discus...

Losing fat is one thing. Sustaining, on the other hand, is something totally different. It's arguably just as important as fat loss itself, though. Well, that is if you actually want to keep the results you achieve.  And I'm guessing you probably aren't putting in all the time, effort, and energy just to see it all disappear, right? Cool, me either. Since I've sustained my 100-pound weight lo...

If you've ever wanted to run a marathon or considered getting into running in general, this is an episode for you. Many people say they want to but don't know where to start.  I was in that exact situation too. I wanted to run a marathon but didn't know where to start, how to train, how to eat, and I had so many questions. Since I know plenty of people are wondering the same things, I will de...

I used to weigh over 300 lbs. I also had knee reconstructive surgery and was unable to comfortably run for over a year. And I just ran a marathon. I went from running 0 miles per week to running 26.2 in a single race.  And I got to this point over the course of just 4.5 months. In this podcast I'll share the story of why I decided to run a marathon and all the details about the actual race da...

If you listen to this podcast, you know fitness is necessary, but it's not the only important thing in life. You want to be fit but also enjoy everything life has to offer, which includes going out to eat with friends and family, trying some new tasty desserts, and having a few drinks if you're into that.  Well, it can be hard to balance those two things if you don't have a strategy, so in th...

Summer is approaching, which means people are trying to trim up! If that's you, or you're just interested in hearing some fat loss tips in general, this is a good episode for you. 30 tips about training, nutrition, and mindset, all geared to getting you better fat loss results!  IG: Bassbuiltfitness Tik tok: bassbuiltfitness Facebook: bassbuiltfitness 1-on-1 coaching: Apply here

If you're like most people these days then you probably have a lot going on. Between career, family, friends, relationships, hobbies, fitness, and more life can get pretty busy at times. Which makes "balancing" all that tough at times.  But what if I told you it's still possible to make progress, make gainz, feel better, look better, all while still being able to do everything else life throw...

In this episode we talk through 5 common fitness myths. What's actually true and what isn't. With the crazy amount of information out there it's hard to know what to listen. So let's simply it because let's face there's few things more frustrating than putting in your time and energy and not seeing the results you want.  IG: Bassbuiltfitness Tik tok: bassbuiltfitness Facebook: bassbuiltfitnes...

Another episode of answering questions from you guys! We cover some some challenging questions in this one and as always provide you with some practical tools and knowledge to help you improve the problems right away.  Follow my socials for more content like this! Or apply to work with me and see if we are a good fit for you and fitness goals.  IG: Bassbuiltfitness Tik tok: bassbuiltfitn...

Let's talk about fat loss. How to achieve it, what you should focus on, and practical tips to make it possible. Fat loss is frustrating for most people, but it doesn't have to be. Be. Once you know how it works and has to tools to make it happen, it's much simpler than you think. So let's dive in and get you feeling confident for summer!  Instagram: bassbuiltfitness Facebook: bassbuiltfitness...

If you've ever been worried about losing your progress when taking time away from the gym or from your quality diet, this podcast will reassure you. Sometimes it's planned time off like a vacation or deload week; other times, it's forced time off with an injury or life event you weren't expecting.  Either way, we'll talk about what actually happens when you take time off, what you should actu...

Listen, I've never been a big runner, and in fact, I've always dreaded and avoided it as much as possible. And with that being said, I had the bright idea to run a marathon this year! Pretty smart, right? But In all seriousness, I wanted to really challenge myself and step outside of my comfort zone so here we are.  Currently, 10 weeks into this 18-week process, and I wanted to share some of...

This is a Q & A episode guided by questions from you listeners! In this one well cover some of the things to expect with fitness transformations, how to make healthy eating not suck and more sustainable, how to get your first pull-up, how to deal with the scale, other ways to measure progress to help you reach your goals and more. If you want your questions answered in future episodes, message...

When I started my fitness journey, I didn't know much, to be completely honest. I tried a lot of dumb things and wasted a lot of time. So I started thinking if I could go back, what advice would I give myself to avoid some of that? So after 8 years of trial and error, I boiled it down to the 3 most essential fitness principles to accomplish any fitness goal you can dream up.  If you're truly...

You probably don't like wasting time...Neither do I. So in this episode, we dive into 5 of the biggest and goal-crushing mistakes people make in fitness. We'll discuss what to avoid and some practical tips if you're currently making some of these mistakes.  As someone who's made plenty of mistakes on my fitness journey, I hope to save you from making some of those same mistakes. Get to your g...

Episode 1! Since the most common question regarding fitness and health is "how did you lose so much weight," I figured this would be the perfect place to start. I am giving you the backstory of growing up from the fat kid all my life to now being down 100 lbs and in the best shape of my life and training to run a marathon. Of course, this didn't come without plenty of challenges and struggles, whi...