Fitness Maxima Presents: "The ULTIMATE YOU Podcast"

Due to unforeseen happenings, stay tuned for the full length version of this episode coming out later on this week. We're still talking about us as people getting BACK to the BASICS....and we're gradually transitioning into the word L-O-V-E since it is the month of February! Stay PRUNED and stay TUNED in the meantime!

In today's episode, we're talking about the "Layers of Love!" While still being on this BASIC KICK....we must know that we are people that are called to Master the Basics of possessing and showing the love of God towards Him, others and ourselves. Just how do we apply this? Is there more to love than just Lovey-Dovey and Smoochy-Woochy?!? Is love deeper than just being cuddled up with your love pa...

In today's episode, we're still "going in" on getting back to the basics. There are times when it just takes "Deeper Dedication" to the right things we're already doing to get the ULTRA-successful results we desire. However, these types of results cannot be achieved if we are people that stay zombied up due to being desensitized to the same ol' same ol' busy tactics. How can be people that become...

On this 25th edition of the Ultimate You Podcast, we will be recognizing ALL locations that have been jamming the podcast (along with some sidebar commentary as I go through each place 😏)! This is ONE of the ways I would like to thank each and every listener out there for tuning into the "Ultimate You" Podcast. Then we will briefly discuss the goals and the direction of the podcast for 2021 and b...

In today's episode, we're talking about getting back to the basics. If we're going to be people who TRULY desire to change our physical health and well being, then we MUST be people who have an "emotional connection" towards this process. All of us at one point or another have been somewhat "plagued" by the New Year hype and we end up not following through. How can we break this mindset once and f...

Happy Pappy & a JoyFULL New Year to everyone! We made it to 2021! With the New Year just beginning...how are our emotions coming into the New Year AND AFTER the New Year?? How has our perspective changed coming off the heels of 2020?? Has our perspective even changed or is it pretty much the same?? (Be REAL about it)! This and MUCH more.....yall know the drill - LET'S G-O!!! 🚦🚦

In this episode, we are doing somewhat of a Year-End Review of this year. In this episode, you will hear the personal journey of BDB and the change in seasons that took place. We also discuss, what more will it take for us as people to implement TRUE and SUSTAINED change in our own personal lives?!? This one's a deep dive so let's JUMP IN.....

Today's episode is a SPECIAL edition of the podcast because today is my father's birthday. This episode highlights the memories, the perspective and the character of Mr. Bender and the amazing human being that he was...and still is. This is a special tribute and my gift to him about my thoughts of the man that has been there for me since day one. LET'S GET IT!!!

What happens in Vegas....gets shared on the podcast! Today we're going to talk about if we're TRULY vacationing the right way. How many times have we heard: "I need a vacation from my vacation!" Are we truly renewing our minds? Are we doing a "Great Exchange" where we leave something(s) behind that are just not good for our lives in exchange for a renewed you, a RECHARGED you or are we just going...

Today we're still on the subject of self-care repair. This time, we're also bringing in stewardship because if we can be people that focus on taking care of ourselves (and each other) in every sense versus being focused on other cares of this world (the virus, vaccine, etc), then we can truly see and feel a sustained increase in all aspects of our health. I also give a few of my transparent though...

What will be discussed today will be some of my personal strategies and convictions that have helped me successfully make it through this "BooBoo" virus (I do not acknowledge it by it's original name). My objective is for you to take what you hear and take it back to your own personal blueprint of faith and see how it applies to you! Let's get to WORK....

Today's episode focuses on uplifting those who need encouragement during this holiday season. This year has been "different" to say the least for ALL of us. However, we still have the ability to SMILE and we also have the ability to stand up, lift up our voices and to speak our God given truths. NOW is the time.....LET'S GO!!!

The holidays are upon us and it's that time to gather the friends and family around. As we usually eat boatloads of someone else's food...have you ever thought about the state of your gut health? What is gut health and how do we take care of it? Also, should we use this time of year to do a DEEP DIVE of a gut check on ourselves in regards to change? What is one thing we should sharpen in this seas...

Since we're coming off the heels of the election politics....I figured we should talk more about unity and how we can inch our way towards that instead of politics. How can we become more unified, even if we disagree in our beliefs? How do we become more loving and a people of unity in these times? Let's learn and find out together.....press #play!

This marks the final episode of this series and this is the PEAK of PEAKS! What is ONE thing that a lot of us people desire? We're also going to discuss two types of that one particular thing. Also....what happens when we've done EVERYTHING in our power to be a success, but it's just not enough?? What, then do we do with our hearts? 🤔 Let's get PRUNED in and TUNED in.....

We're making history because for the FIRST TIME EVER....today marks the debut of a BONUS episode of the Ultimate You Podcast! In today's Halloween episode, BDB starts off with a bit of a scuffle with some Halloween foes...🤔?? Then we segway into a bit of encouragement as far as nurturing our will. It's all about harnessing our focus and being set apart! Last, but CERTAINLY not least, you will hea...

In today's 8th installment of "The Art of the Heart"....we're taking an "ESPN Highlights" approach as I give you the Cliff Notes version of what was discussed throughout this entire series. Let's stroll down "Recap Lane" and recall on what we have learned. Also....tune in next week for the FINAL episode to close out this series! Stay PRUNED and stay TUNED!

In this episode, we're going to define what Sweatwork is. We all have been called to put in that WORK on anything we put our hands to, but what exactly is Sweatwork? You'll also find out a few benefits to sweating it out in your gym....where ever that is for you! Let's get it....

This is part 2 of last week's "King Kindness" installment of this series. Let's talk about what it takes for one to truly embody the full truth of being kind. Are there health effects linked to showing acts of kindness? Does kindness hold more power than we realize?!? Let's get into it....

In this episode, we're talking about the extreme importance of being kind and the blueprint of what it takes to display kindness! Can kindness really have a powerful effect on those we encounter? LET'S DIG IN & EAT!

In today's episode, we discuss where our treasures lie. Where our treasures lie, there our hearts are also. What do we value? Who donwe value? Do we REALLY see everything clearly?!? Let's tune in and talk about it. #UltimateYou #ChangeAndBeChanged

In part 2 of this series, we're talking about us as people having an "Ear to Hear!" It's one thing to physically hear with our ears, but are we TRULY listening with our hearts? Let's talk about perspective and what it means to really reflect so that our hearts can reflect that of a championship trophy!

In today's episode, we're talking about creating space and ensuring that we're people who are called to NOT restrict the blood flow, not just towards our heart...but towards our own lives. How can we create space? What are some ways we can keep the blood flow moving in the right direction? This and much more.....let's tune in!

We're switching gears, yet we are still building on this ULTIMATE foundation as we embark on a new series about the heart. Today's episode is just a few droplets and splashes of what's to come within the next few weeks in this new series! As we play our part, we must display [our] endless and courageous heart!

In today's episode, we're breaking down the details of all 3 macronutrients. What is a carbohydrate? What is a fat? What is a protein? What does each macronutrient do? Let's dig in & find out....