Make it Make Sense_Understanding the Fitness Journey

Starting your fitness journey isn't as simple as "just show up and put in the work." Sometimes the hardest part isn't the workout — it's everything happening outside the gym. In this episode, Coach Frank gets real about a client from his early days training at LA Fitness — a mom of four who came in with a clear, honest motivation: showing her kids that change is possible. She was putting in the wo...

"Make It Make Sense Podcast – Creating Your Environment for Lasting Change" Yo yo yo, what’s going on PHamily? Coach Frank is back with another raw and real episode of the Make It Make Sense Podcast . Today we’re diving into something that makes or breaks every fitness journey: your environment . I take you behind the scenes of my own story—from my mom throwing me into Pop Warner football without...

In this episode of Make It Make Sense: Understanding Your Fitness Journey , Coach Frank takes you on a wild ride through one of the most breathtaking hikes in America — the Havasupai Falls trail . From 10 miles of sandy switchbacks to jaw-dropping aqua-blue waterfalls, I’m sharing exactly what it’s like, what I wish I knew before going, and the training program we used to crush it. But this isn’t...

Remember leaving an amusement park thinking, “Dang, we never made it on the best ride!” That same “shoulda-coulda” hangover wrecks most fitness journeys. In this raw solo episode, Coach Frank Hamilton dismantles the low-bar theory —the habit of setting laughably small standards and then wondering why results never show. Frank pulls back the curtain on: The Amusement Park Effect: how aimless wander...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: You’re not stuck — you’re just stalling, waiting for fear to pack its bags before you move. In this raw and real episode, Coach Frank breaks down why “feeling ready” is the biggest lie holding you back. Whether you’re hesitating to start your fitness journey, launch that side hustle, or make a scary life move — this episode will light a fire under your excuses. This one’s for...

In this episode of Make It Make Sense: Understanding the Fitness Journey , Coach Frank Hamilton dives deep into the toxic trap of glorifying “busy” — and why it’s costing you your health, happiness, and self-worth. If you're a busy professional, tired mom, or someone who’s constantly pouring into others while running on empty yourself, this one's for you. This isn’t another pep talk — it’s a wake-...

In this episode of Make It Make Sense , Coach Frank gets personal. As he trains for a 10-mile hike with his girlfriend, he opens up about the importance of partner support in your fitness journey. From a mom whose progress was halted by her insecure husband, to a man whose transformation sparked jealousy at home, Frank shares raw stories that reveal how a lack of support can silently sabotage grow...

Why You’re Stuck Isn’t About the Workout Let’s get real—your biggest gains come from mindset shifts, not more reps. If you’ve ever started and stopped 10 times, this one’s for you. 

 Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re tackling a topic that’s close to my heart: Debunking Common Fitness Myths . We’ve all come across those too-good-to-be-true fitness tips and tricks—but how much of it is fact, and how much is pure fiction? Join me as we break down the misconceptions, separate the science from the hype, and uncover what really works when it comes to achieving your fitness go...

This episode details my journey into fitness and why I became a fitness coach. How I overcame being rear ended by a drunk driver and still becoming a pro bodybuilder. Thanks to the friends that I met that motivated me and help shape my journey. 

In this episode of Make It Make Sense: Understanding the Fitness Journey , we’re diving into why setting ambitious fitness goals can transform your journey. Whether you’re striving for a competition-ready physique, aiming to crush your first marathon, or simply wanting to be the best version of yourself, this episode breaks down how to set goals that challenge you while keeping them realistic and...

In episode one I talk about how my fitness journey started and the importance of having an honest motivation. I explain how someone's honest motivation not only requires but allows someone to be honest with themselves.