Life Rewired

If we want to have success in our health and fitness journey, we have to become aware of what is working for us and/or against us. When we know ourselves better, we can do better. In today's episode we breakdown the importance of routinely assessing biofeedback and the impact it has on results overtime. Every single human is different and what works for one person, may not work for the next pe...

When we make a commitment to ourself and find the courage to follow through, we stack up evidence that we are who we say we are. This is how confidence is built. There have been specific moments throughout our own lives that have shaped us individually into who we are today. When we do 'hard' things, it makes the next 'hard' thing even easier. We can take a step back and realize th...

Nowadays it has become increasingly difficult to identify what foods are deemed 'healthy.' We like to define 'healthy' as foods that are non-processed, without additives or unnecessary ingredients. The best way to check this is to look at the back ingredient label on a product, not what the product is marketing to you on the front. These companies are smart and are using persuasive...

We were recently inspired by the new Netflix documentary, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones. In this documentary Author Dan Buettner, travels around the world to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives. There were four common themes that all of these areas prioritized: movement, perspective (outlook), nutrition and connection (community). It m...

You’ve probably seen plenty of information that argues resistance training over cardio as well as cardio over resistance training. We are here to help you find the middle ground between the two and determine what makes the most sense for your lifestyle and goals. Not all cardio is created equal and understanding the benefits and pitfalls of each type will help you optimize your workout plan. In th...

Stop living life on autopilot and start living each day with purpose. Well before we started this podcast, both of us found ourselves going through the motions, unhappy with the lives we were living. We were doing what we were 'supposed' to be doing but still felt empty, internally. Practicing personal development helped us press pause and ask ourselves one important question: 'why?&#3...

If we don’t make time, we won’t have time. In this episode, we break down our top tips to help you master your time management. In a world full of distractions, prioritization is a skill that will set you apart. When we can shift our approach from reactive to proactive, we will discover windows of time that we didn’t even know existed. Stop starting each day and week in fight or flight and start b...

Self sabotage is knowing exactly what you need to do to improve your life but not doing it. This is the #1 mindset that holds us back from breaking through old habits and becoming a new and better version of ourself. Throughout the course of our lives we create ‘identities’ that unintentionally box us in. We convince ourselves to sacrifice the long term gain for the short term satisfaction. Change...

There truly are no failures in life, only lessons learned. When we embrace this perspective, it allows us to reflect back on the last year with gratitude. Each and every circumstance that we faced, both good and bad, was an opportunity to grow and become better version's of ourselves. We encourage you to reflect each year and do the same. In this episode, we share Zach's top 10 life lesson...

Do you feel like you’re constantly starting and stopping your fitness journey? In our 100th episode, we will give you the tools necessary to make fitness a part of your life for good. It’s not about reaching an end result, but rather focusing on the habits that will get us there. When we embrace these habits we will achieve our results and keep them long term. We break this episode down into key h...

Fat loss can be frustrating. We have made plenty of mistakes over the years and want to help you avoid making the same ones. At the end of the day fat loss is relatively simple, but the execution is the most challenging part. These 6 tips are going to help you take the guesswork out of your fat loss journey, so you can execute at a high level and achieve long-term results that last!  NASH BARS: ht...

Discipline comes from creating non-negotiables in your life. These are the habits that you will show up for no matter how hectic the day or week is. It doesn’t mean that it’s going to be ‘perfect’ or ‘optimal’ all of the time. It is more about the act of showing up and making that a habit around the areas of life we seek to improve. In today’s episode, we talk through our top 8 non-negotiables tha...

Balancing alcohol consumption with your health and fitness goals can be tricky. In today's world, this topic can be polarizing and many trainers, coaches and health professionals will tell you that you should not drink alcohol under any circumstance. We are here to challenge that narrative and help you find the middle ground. What we do 'most of the time' will reflect in how we look, m...

In today's episode, Kristina interviews Zach about his story of adversity as a walk on turned scholarship athlete at The Ohio State University. We also talk through the mindset shifts that led him to leave his 9-5 job to create his own business, The Everyday Athlete. On his incredible journey of looking inward, he shed an identity that he carried for most of his life as he paved his own path t...

Rate of perceived exertion or ‘RPE’ is an easy and effective way for you to measure intensity inside your training. Training until ‘failure’ is very effective for muscle growth, but we shouldn’t be doing this every week. In today’s episode, we will teach you how to use an RPE scale in your own training so you can avoid debilitating soreness while getting the best results. Always remember that ‘wha...

In today's episode, Zach interviewed Kris about her background as a bar/restaurant server, Strength and Conditioning intern, Bodybuilder, entrepreneur and coach. She has been through many different seasons of life that have taught her how to work extremely hard for her goals while finding balance along the way. Life is a constant journey of learning, adapting and pivoting. The 'hard' s...

Today we have special guest Kelsey Lensman on the podcast who has a wide background in health and fitness. From competing in bodybuilding, to powerlifting to CrossFit. She is the owner of EmpowerHER fitness coaching and is preparing for Mission48 which will begin on September 1st, 2023 where she will complete 48 fitness competitions in 48 states in 48 days. The goal is to inspire girls and women t...

In today’s episode, we interview Meg Turnure (Fueledbythis) on mindful eating practices. She shares the foundational principles of mindful eating and how you can weave these practices into your health and fitness journey based on your personal goals and dieting history. Whether you track macros or mindful eating, this episode will give you the tools to balance your hunger levels, optimize your ene...

If you implement these 5 principles into your training, you are guaranteed to get results. Nowadays, It may seem like you need to spend hours in the gym but this couldn’t be any further from the truth. By the end of this episode, you will be able to identify what frequency makes the most sense for your lifestyle and how you can maximize the time you do have inside the gym. Let us take the guesswor...

Personal development helps us identify discomfort as a sign that something has to change. When we get caught up going through the motions, we will miss these signs or opportunities to take action toward a better life. Don’t wait until it’s ‘too late’ and you reach your breaking point. Start putting in the work today, so you can be self-aware enough to identify those early signs of discomfort and b...

When we are in a ‘calorie deficit,’ we are eating less energy (calories) than we are burning each day. Naturally, our hunger levels are going to be high when we are in this energy depleted state. The best way we can manage these hunger levels is through protein/fiber/water intake, food selection (more whole foods vs. processed foods), food distribution (how we distribute our calories across a give...

Life is never perfect and we are constantly going to be riding highs and lows. That’s why we have to press pause and understand that how we ‘show up’ may change depending on what season of life we are in. We would be lying if we said these past several months have been easy for us. We’ve experienced adversity and loss but also growth. That’s why we wanted to use this episode as our opportunity to...

Our weekend habits held us back for a long time. It is very easy to have an all or nothing mindset when it comes to weekend eating/drinking. Being intentional and disciplined with your habits can help you achieve success while also being flexible. In today’s episode, we break down our top 10 tips that help us stay consistent over the weekends. Improve your habits and level up your results.  Submit...

We are more in control of our lives than we realize. The ability to know what is working for us vs. against us comes from self awareness. If we don’t have self awareness it is going to be very difficult to troubleshoot where we are falling short. This episode will help you guys drop the victim mindset and stop self sabotage from getting in the way of where you are trying to go in your life. 99.9%...

Gratitude has helped us stay in our own lanes and live a life of true alignment. In today’s world, we are bombarded every single day by what we ‘should do’ or ‘should have.’ If we aren’t intentional, we can easily slip into a victim mindset, rarely ever grateful for what we actually do have in our lives. When we become more self aware, saying ‘yes’ and ’no’ becomes extremely easy. When we know exa...