FitMinute Podcast

What are you truly passionate about? There are 2 things in my life that I am really passionate about: obviously fitness, but also gardening. We lead really hectic lives, we are always busy, so how do we slow down? For me its is working in my garden. Getting your hands dirty, seeing something you have nurtured grow, putting effort into a something that takes you away from your every day life reliev...

Wearable technology has been around for quite a while, but the accuracy of it has been questionable. Pedometers, heart rate monitors, etc. are not new, but the new advances in them and other wearables are astounding. If you own an Apple watch, a Fitbit, or any other piece you have a powerful tool to help you up your health and fitness game. However, there are other technologies coming out that may...

The untold stories of weight loss surgery. What Stacy Harris had to go through before, during, and after undergoing Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass surgery is much more than she expected. Roux-en-Y accounts for almost half of all weight loss surgeries and is the most drastic of them. Find out her journey through weight loss surgery, how its helped her, and how it has changed her life forever. Contact Sta...

A kind gesture made by State Farm Agent Matt Watson’s son turned into a desire to share kindness. Becoming a leader in the Kindness Revolution was a no brainer. Find out how to be a part of the revolution and spread kindness to your community. We also discuss insurance, your coverage, what could happen and why you need to be covered. If someone sued you for $900,000 would you be covered? We have a...

A former professional dancer since the age of 4 and dance instructor starting at 14, Ann Frederick practiced manual therapy and re-education. For over 20 years she specifically worked in flexibility training, assisted individual stretch, group stretch, and dance instruction. Ann is the founder and creator of Stretch to Win Fascial Stretch Therapy. Her and her husband Chris certify stretch therapis...

Married couple, Chris and Andrea Ludig, hit a rough spot in their marriage and knew they needed to make some changes to make it work. They not only decided to work on their marriage together but they decided they needed to work on themselves as well. They both began eating better, exercising and losing weight. After Andrea had a big health scare they knew that their health was even more important....

Former Fox 10 AZ Morning show host Andrea Robinson has always been a huge inspiration to me. Our story began years ago, before I was a trainer and when she was new to the morning show. Our lives have definitely changed since then. Now retired from Fox 10, Andrea has begun a new chapter in her life. She’s become the mom she has always wanted to be, waking up with her kids every morning and taking t...

Dan Young of Sonic Productions and I discuss how music affects your health. Music has a positive affect on your physical and mental health. It can increase mood, enhance your workout, lowers stress, develops the brain, and it even influences culture. Dan Young is a talented musician and Producer based in PHX, Arizona. He is an accomplished sax player (sideman and artist) with many accomplishments...

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see the beauty of Costa Rica on this FUN & FITNESS Fitcation, only a few spots are left!! This isn’t a weight loss camp or retreat. This is a no judgment zone! There will be food, there will be drinks, and there will be fitness. This all-inclusive vacation is a great opportunity to relax and have good time while still staying active. Message me for mor...

Richard and Kristin Morris are travel agents with Cruise Planners: Arizona Cruise and Travel. They help to take the stress out of your vacation. We discuss planning travel, what a travel agency can do for you and also my Costa Rica Fitness Vacation. For more information on this trip go to bit.ly/costaricafitcation . Working with an agent can save you time, money, and stress! After all, vacations a...

What is autoimmune disease? Basically, the body’s immune system decides that something doesn’t belong. It starts to attack healthy cells. Yeah, that is not good. My guest Rachel Strelka has 2, psoriasis and HS. I have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. It sucks, its hard, and it is a long and crappy process. We talk about diagnosis, after diagnosis, support, and how to live your new norm with your autoimmun...

Being physically and mentally fit is more important as we age. Are you prepared for seniority? With over 20 years experience in senior living, Sandy Dyk has seen the ins and outs of aging. Her expertise started in music therapy and evolved into a career working with seniors and brought her into her business, Options for Senior Living. Check out her free event this Wednesday, April 10th 2019 from 1...

I used to think that when I was resting, not doing anything, not working, that I was being lazy. When I got sick in 2013 I was forced to rest. Well, my body forced me. I literally could not stay awake. I used to be a go go go person. I still am for the most part, but I realized that I need to rest in order to get the things done I need and want to. It is hard for us to realize that, considering th...

To all the mother’s out there, you can relate to this! To all the father’s, you need to hear this. This episode dives into fitness and pregnancy, what you think it is and what the reality of it is. Sierra grew up a competitive gymnast and spent many years in Michigan and Colorado as a gymnastic instructor before moving to Phoenix, AZ. Her extensive knowledge of fitness comes from her education as...

Tamara and I have been friends close to 20 years. We have seen each other in some of lowest points but also helped each other and been there during our high points. We used to encourage each other in bad ways, living life on a not so healthy path. Clearly I have changed my life, but part of that is having the people around you change their lives too. From starting slow, to taking a drastic step li...

What motivates you? What even is motivation? My return guest Ryan and I discuss what motivation is, how to get motivated and tools to stay motivated to reach your goals. We all know that life can get busy and exercise is often the last thing on our list. What are some things that motivate you? Do you track your food? Have a Fitbit? Please leave me a comment below and tell me some tips you use! The...

For years Sue struggled with her relationship with food. As a teenager she began overeating and after gaining a lot of weight went to the other extreme becoming anorexic, then bulimic. Seeking help she began to understand that she had control of her eating whether it be healthy or unhealthy. After the birth of her third child Sue suffered a heart attack at the young age of 41 and knew that she had...

An opportunity brought Vera into the world of hypnotherapy and a passion to help people has kept her going. Hypnosis is not just what you see on the stage. It can help with a number of things anxiety to quitting smoking, help with sleep and even fear of surgery. Hear Vera’s story and get a bonus hypnotherapy session to boost your confidence. The post How Hypnotherapy Can Boost Your Confidence appe...

Have you ever trained for a marathon? Have you ever wanted to? Stuart Preston set out to reach a goal of finishing a marathon. Even though he’s a self-admitted non-runner, he trained, he worked hard, and he achieved his goal of running the Rock-N-Roll Marathon in January. If you have ever trained and completed a marathon, or even a half you know the hard work and dedication that it takes. Listen t...

Pamela Mace is the CEO of Seed Bank Box, a monthly subscription program for the urban gardener.  Sending out amazing boxes of organic, non-gmo and sometime rare seeds for you to plant in your garden.  Everything from root vegetables, vining vegetables, fruit plants, leafy greens, edible flowers, rare heirloom varieties, even medicines, the possibilities are endless. She believes that growing your...

From 195 pounds to competing in a bikini competition, Cyanne hit amazing goals and crushed it. She achieved a gold and silver trophy in her very first competition. Since then she has competed in 2 more bikini competitions. It sparked her interest in fitness and inspired her to take a leap and change her career. She got her personal training certifications and is now a personal trainer at Equinox i...

Kris was first introduced to Reformer Pilates in 1994 at a health spa in Tucson. As a professional bowler, she used resistance and stretching – Pilates incorporated both! She wanted to open a Pilates studio, but was the owner of Zahn’s Tempe Bowl. In 2008, she was a client at a Pilates studio that closed and she jumped at the chance to reopen it. Pilates Tempe was born! Her business experience is ...

After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Fran Lynch decided to take a deep look into diet and nutrition. She wanted to treat her cancer naturally and after 9 months was cancer free! Once she was cancer free she decided to take her knowledge and turn it into Fran’s Kitchen. The Fran’s Kitchen organic meal delivery program is based on a whole-food, plant-rich diet that includes fresh, nutrient-den...

Al Loveland is the creator of the 168 Podcast and owner of 21 Days Consulting. He is business coach and consultant specializing in strategic planning and implementation, the PERI system, and life management. We discuss work life balance and how to maximize your time to live your most efficient happy life. Connect with Al: Email | al@straboco.com Website | https://straboco.com The post How to Maxim...

Life is a gift that we sometimes take for granted. Jerry Brodeur has always been an athlete and competitor but a near death experience changed the way he looked at life. You only have one body and one life. Taking care of it should be your top priority. Hear what led him to discover the importance of alkalinity in the body and the nutrition of SevenPoint2. In the great words of Jerry, “Wellness is...