General Fitness Companycast

I used to be a school counselor and I saw first hand how kids are being taught to be dependent. Creativity is being discouraged across the board and it's affecting the attention span of children and adults alike. In this episode I talked about attention and focus and how it's being stripped away from us, not only by technology, but a multitude of factors. We're going to dig deep in this special ep...

In the last episode, I talked about slaying dragons before they get too big. But you can't spend all your time slaying dragons. You'll be treading water your entire life. Boundaries are necessary if you actually want to move forward in life. Today, we're going to discuss the best ways to set up boundaries and the importance of boundaries as they pertain to your existence and identity.

Life is complicated sometimes, but the worst thing you can do is sit back and watch it happen to you. Especially, if you're facing a problem. Today we're gonna talk about taking on problems before they take on you.

I picked up a book the other day because I was tired of feeling frustrated with my attention being kidnapped by everything except for what I felt I needed to be focusing on. It's called "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari and it provided me with some interesting insight on how the world we've designed is not made for us anymore. I share some of the points that were made about how to get your focus back...

So many people have a negative attitude about life. I say rightfully so! Life is inherently difficult, but at the same time, it's a blessing. In today's episode, I'm gonna talk about how gratitude is not a hippie dippie way to live your life, in fact, it's really the only way to be happy. I'll explain today how you can find happiness even when life doesn't seem so joyful.

You know, a lot of people think they can chase success and they can to a point. But when you're only one person, it get pretty difficult very quickly if you've got lofty goals on your mind. That's why it's important to find a partner. Whether it's your fitness, running a business, or even trying to start a movement, you're going to need some help. Helping is the best way to do that, but not just a...

A lot of people think that the best way to be the greatest is to destroy all competition. If you're in the playoffs, that's a good idea. But in life, it's a little more complicated. You're going to see many of the people that you deal with later in life. Whether in cooperation, or competition you don't want to burn bridges, but even moreso, you want to be perceived as strong. Let's talk today abou...

Everyone is looking for success so they can be happy. But I would have you consider that if you look for happiness you will eventually find success. In today's episode, I discuss some things that I have done to procure success in lieu of happiness and they didn't turn out so well. We're going to find out how you can combine success and happiness with one very simple action.

In this episode, I tackle a subject that is not quite mainstream but certainly should be. Epigenetics is the phenomenon in which we change our genetics simply by changing our thoughts. It's a real thing, there are plenty of studies that show that this exists, however, the process is not quite definitive. Today, we're going to see if we change help bring this idea more mainstream by showing you how...

Sometimes in life, you face disappointment. Especially, if you're trying something new or trying something in a new way. This episode is a practical look at what to do when things don't turn out the way.

This episode is about the worst year in recorded history and how gratitude can not only be a healthy attitude, but also a tactic to living a healthier, more successful life.

Another story from my vacation down south. This time we meet a guy named Brian that gives us all the encouragement in the world to believe in yourself and get out and try something that just might change your life.

Back from vacation with some time to think. I'm excited about this episode because I really believe it will give you some perspective on your current pace of success. It's important not to measure yourself against anyone but yourself. You may be on the right path or on the other hand, entirely in left field, trying to figure your way back to a more fulfilling journey. Either way, this episode is s...

This throwback episode is a special one because I had the opportunity to speak with a licensed therapist that has helped a lot of people in a short time and has quite the following on social media. We talked about getting out of your head and getting out of your own way, which is important to survive this pandemic. It's put a lot of doubts in people's heads and it's important to understand that yo...

In this episode, I talk about the fact that our brains only process 20% of the environment around us. What happens with the other 80%?? Well, we're going to talk about that today and how your perception directly influences your behaviors and attitude towards what might possibly be a life-changing paradox.

I've been talking a lot about mobility and flexibility lately. Maybe because this month is mobility and flexibility challenge month here at the studio. There's something that's really been getting under my skin lately and it's scratching. So many people talk about how good stretching is for you, but they gloss over some of the very serious weaknesses of a bad stretching routine. One that you may v...

I took a random drive up to see a friend yesterday. We hung out at her dad's house afterward and I had a certain epiphany about connections and why it's so important to understand who you are so that you can find your tribe and be happy in life. This is an episode jam packed with insight into the human condition. I also mention the author Seth Godin. If you'd like to learn more about him check out...

Life is a journey. Many people, however, choose to sit and hope for life to happen to them. In today's episode, we're gonna talk briefly about what you can do to make life happen FOR you instead of TO you.

In today's episode, we're going to learn a lesson from Kate Bush. If you don't know who she is, join the club. I didn't know who she was until last week, but she and her hit song are going to teach us a lesson about giving it a shot even if it doesn't feel like it'll be your best shot.

Lots of people like to follow others on their road to success. While, it may be helpful to follow what others are doing, it may not always be wise to use their metrics for your success. Today we'll talk about why it's important to follow people on their path while simultaneously, beating your own drum. Finding the rhythm that works for you, ultimately leads to happiness. And of course, if you're h...

This is a take on what I talked about on Monday with functional training. When it comes to flexibility, there are a variety of ranges, but should you go there? You see Russian gymnasts being forced into splits and trainers cranking athletes' legs on a stretch table, so might it be possible that you can force your way into flexibility? 

A quick search of YouTube will give you 50 different variations of functional strength training. Many people have heard of it, but most couldn't tell you exactly what it is. Heck, even some personal trainers struggle with the definition. But even more people struggle with the application of functional training. What is it? What is it actually good for? Are we actually doing functional strength tra...

Warming up is important. Not only in your workouts, but in your life. You wouldn't try jumping up 10 steps just to get upstairs so it's crucial to pace yourself to prevent injury. In this episode, I talk about the proper way to warmup your body and your mind for what you want to do.

In today's episode, I talk about the movie Jiro Dreams of Sushi and how his systems can translate to success for everyone. No matter if you're a sushi chef, an entrepreneur, or employee you will find value in this episode.

Sometimes the universe has clear signs that we choose to ignore. Why? And what happens when you stop ignoring those signs? These questions came to mind as I was running the most gruesome race I've run in quite some time. The mile! Not just any mile though, a mile while being clearly out of cardiovascular shape...