Fitness Candor Podcast

In this episode Mike Thomson shares his journey from athletics to coaching athletes AND non athletes.  We discuss his path to exercise science, athletics, training strategies and a lot more!   Instagram Email fastandfitcoaching.com  Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful fo...

Co-host of The Moving Well Podcast, Nikki Naab-Levy, explains the importance of creating a balanced body by not only focusing on the "big lifts" but remembering to give smaller muscle groups some love. Also, she covers why being stable means more than having strong abs.  Instagram  Click the link below to get your FREE full body workout + cheat sheet to better mobility and less pain.    http://eep...

Dr. Richard Winett shares his intro to strength training at an early age of 13 and how he continues to train over 60 years later. Also, we discuss the outcomes of basic strength training in a controlled setting as it relates to diabetes.  PubMed Articles Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! Th...

  My dad, aka "pops", joins the show to discuss a new program he recently started; The Fit Father Project. He also shares how he's been changing his workouts as he ages to accompany the many activities he enjoys.  https://www.fitfatherproject.com Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would...

Muscle Activation Technique specialist Paul Argent describes how he uses MAT to improve his client's strength and keep them doing things they love.  Also, we rant a little about the current state of strength training and the fitness industry as a whole. Soap box included.  Instagram Twitter Email http://human-movement.com   Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast , click View in iTunes, go...

Jim Davis, international education consultant, joins FCP once again to discuss research in exercise induced neural enhancement for children in the classroom.  Original episode:  Fitness Candor Podcast episode 043 Jim Davis - Good Athlete Project, Doing all that concerns you and missed opportunities. Instagram Twitter https://goodathleteproject.com Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast ,...

Registered Dietician Kristen DeAngelis joins FCP to discuss one of my favorite things...MEAL PREP! The what's, how's and why's; all right here.  KristenDeangeliswellness.com IG  @kdwellness Twitter  @KristDeangelis Simple Meals Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?...

Old Man Shredded is back! Bill Piche compares his training as a young man to his current state of efficiency and intensity.  We discuss our own back workouts and hopefully help those looking to up their own training game!  Cyberpump Intsagram Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast...

She's back! Missie Mckain Ball and I discuss what you should do to start a successful strength training program; machines, barbell/dumbbells, reps and sets, what weight to use...it's all covered! Keep a look out for her next episode to drop next month!  Instagram Email Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message. Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podc...

Dr. Bruce Williams from Weil Foot and Ankle Institute explains the importance of maintaining a healthy and mobile ankle and foot. No matter your activity level, this episode will give you the tools to improve. Twitter LinkedIn Mulligan movement Doorway Stretch (minus the doorway) Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to...

FINALLY! The third and final installment of the leg training series Bill Piche and I started a couple of months ago. Mostly about hamstring training but we touch on how we train ourselves and programming for clients. Exercise selection, sets, reps...it's all here.  Cyberpump Intsagram Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes....

Current PhD student at Cardiff Metropolitan University School of Sport and former California State University, Fullerton graduate student, Ian Dobbs shares his journey into strength and conditioning.  We also chat about his special interest in force production profiling.  Fullterton Instagram Twitter   Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please vis...

Personal trainer and running coach Kourtney Thomas joins FCP a second time to discuss something all coaches and trainers encounter: women and their self image. This is a small part of a presentation she gives at fitness professional conferences.  http://kourtneythomas.com Instagram Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.app...

Chiropractor, Jason Placeway, explains the benefits of DNS. We also discuss how we help our clients/patients postpone surgery and recover quickly.  http://www.mtlookoutchiro.com Email Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message. Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and...

On this episode, the gents from the popular Instagram page Evidence Based Movement explain why it's important to understand scientific research so we can better help ourselves and the people we work with.   Instagram Chris Beardsley The Prehab Guys Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message. Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-po...

Northern Kentucky University's S&C coach Brian Boos talks philosophy and methods, the advantages and challenges of rebuilding a program, and how to manage teams heading into their first NCAA basketball championship tournament appearance.  Facebook Twitter Staff Page NKU S&C Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message. Please visit https://itunes.appl...

Houston Astros Latin American Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Rachel Balkovec joins FCP again to talk training methods for young athletes. Also, she tells us why it's important to not just get the work done but focus on each movement to maximize results in the weight room. Finally, and probably my favorite part, why "sport specific training" is bollocks.  Instagram http://www.rachelbalkovec...

Registered Dietician and food ninja Kristen DeAngelis explains the link between sleep, hormones and why you aren't losing fat.  Don't SLEEP on this one!  KristenDeangeliswellness.com IG  @KristDeangelis Twitter  @KristDeangelis Other links and info:  Relax Meladies App Articles: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2831987/ https://sleepfoundation.org Sleep Guided Meditaiton: Bob Proctor G...

Cyber Pump's Bill Piche and I dive a little deeper into the topic of leg development.  We discuss exercise selection, rep range, intensity and why holding your breath may or may not be beneficial.  Cyberpump Intsagram New episodes each Tuesday and Thursday! Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness...

Mark Whelan, one of the creator's of Paleo Castle, lays out a Paleo roadmap for those seeking to improve their health with food, sleep and exercise. Paleo is a hot topic right now and with so much information pulling in many directions Mark and his partner Emily make it easy to start and stick to a Paleo lifestyle.  In this episode Mark breaks down the what, why and how of Paleo. Enjoy!  Use 10% o...

Sports Performance Coach Darien Pyka joins FCP to explain how building trust and confidence comes full circle. Also, how she stresses to the adult segment she works with that movement is medicine. Finally, no matter if working with the general public or athletes she always focuses on a "people first" approach.  Instagram Youtube Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and l...

Original air date: 5/2017 North Carolina State strength & conditioning assistant coach Jordan Conner shares her journey becoming a strength coaching for a major university. We also discuss how a coach's attitude needs to remain the same throughout the day and how she motivates her athletes.  Instagram Twitter Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message. ...

Titanium Performance owner Tyler McCarthy returns to describe what a full body workout should look like. He and I discuss how our full body workout styles differ but keep the same principles of true strength training.  I love this one!  MyTitaniumPerformance Instagram New episodes each Tuesday and Thursday! Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Pleas...

Cyberpump.com creator Bill Piche joins FCP once more to kick off an intro episode of a leg training series we thought a lot of people can benefit from (myself included).  This is more of a teaser episode than anything but will give some good insight to what you can do to improve your training.  More to come on this topic!  Cyberpump Intsagram Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @e...

Former figure competitor Missie McKain-Ball shares her incredible story of how she overcame anorexia and a broken relationship to find passion and a drive to share it with others. Nothing but the honest truth here!  Instagram Email Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id10038574...