Lean & Lionhearted

In this episode, AJ talks to Kyle Gladfelter about getting back in great shape. Kyle's journey started a few years ago at 300 lbs where he lost weight doing keto but after a while began to fall off. It got to the point where Kyle said he didn't want abs because he thought it took a lot of suffering to get there. Kyle details his experience with the Lionhearted Coaching Program and how it...

In this episode, AJ talks about the MOST important factors when it comes to fitness and nutrition, in order. He explains what you need to focus on and why it matters so that you can stop spinning your wheels worrying about things that are getting you no where. If you're interested in nutrition and fat loss, this episode will have some important information for you! Apply to work with AJ: team...

In this episode, AJ sits down with Carter Montgomery to talk about their bodybuilding careers and also what life is like after retiring. Carter won the 2018 Mr. USA title to become an IFBB pro and talks about what it was like for him during that time, mistakes he made, and more. AJ and Carter both talk about what it was like for them to walk away and retire from bodybuilding in their prime and how...

In this episode, AJ sits down with his client Sami Azhari who just completed his first 6 months in the program. Before joining Team Lionhearted, Sami had just gotten back into fitness after a few year hiatus. He details how he was starving himself eating nothing but lean protein and broccoli and not losing weight, and also how that affected his life.  The two then dive deeper into how they were ab...

In this episode, AJ sits down with one of the owners of Five Walnut Construction out of Long Beach, Mark Lopez. Mark owns and operates the business with his wife and details how they balance building an empire together, their marriage, setting their kids up for the future, and their health and fitness.  Apply for coaching with AJ: teamlionhearted.com/apply Follow AJ on instagram: instagram.com/lio...

In this episode, AJ sits down with Brian Nguyen, owner of B Nutritious meals, which is a meal prep service as well as a restaurant specializing in healthy foods. Brian goes over what it's like getting into the restaurant business, deciding to franchise, and advice for anyone looking to start their own food business. Brian is also a new father and details the difference between getting in shap...

In this special episode, AJ sits down with his wife Mary for a Christmas/Birthday special! They give a deep dive of their story on how they met and how their relationship really got started. Both also gave their perspectives on long distance relationships and how they think it effected them. You'll get a better sense of their relationship dynamic and some of their opinions on relationships in...

In this episode, AJ talks to Sage Caces, who just recently won his IFBB pro carb at NPC Nationals. We dive deep into the mindset it took for Sage to put in the work required to build his physique up over the last 6 years to a pro worthy physique. Sage gives us contrasting stories from his previous attempt to win a pro card in 2022, with all the struggles and difficulties, to this most recent prep....

In this episode we have Gil Devera, owner of Dynamic G Fitness, on as a guest. He goes over what it's like having a full-time career as a Sheriff's deputy while building a coaching business and having a family. Gil has been in the fitness industry for over a decade and has knowledge and experience to back himself up. Gil also gives us some insight into his own experience competing in bod...

In this episode, AJ sits down with Dale Laudencia to talk fitness, business, and parenting. The episode starts off talking about why AJ and Dale both got into bodybuilding and some of the challenges they've faced since stepping away from the sport. Dale also talks about what it was like opening up a gym at the WORST time possible and what it's becoming a first time parent.  Apply to work...

In this episode, AJ sits down and talks with Don Tran of Deep End Fitness. Don is a former Marine Raider who has used his experience to develop a unique training program designed to help you handle stress better and become more resilient.  Apply to work with me: teamlionhearted.com/apply Follow me on ig https://www.instagram.com/lionhearted_aj Follow Don & Deep End Fitness: https://www.instagr...

In today's episode, AJ talks with Ash Kholghy, owner of Team Form Fit, about his recent trip to the Olympia. We dive deeper into what it's like to coach your significant other in bodybuilding and the pressure of coaching them at the absolute highest level.  Relationships, success, struggles,  and the impact of coaching are the main topics of this episode. --------- Apply for coaching -&g...

In this episode, AJ goes over the ONE thing you need to lose fat FAST, while giving you more insight on his life and where he came from. This episode dives deep on his upbringing and how that stemmed into him being so dedicated to his health and fitness. 

In this episode, AJ has a chat with Rom Baylon, owner of Rom Rehab, here in Orange County/ Los Angeles, Ca. We go over a less heard of modality of recovery that he specializes in, which is lymphatic work. Rom tells us a little bit about his experience coming up as a physical therapist and the strange way he got started, as well as how he likes to stay fit.  --------- Apply for coaching -> Teaml...