Mindful Personal Training

Using food as a reward is a psychological experiment that will yield negative results. This week, we take a look at the mindset failure when using food as a prize because of some fitness success. The truth is, you are exercising in vain by utilizing this method. The reward system that you put in place with this practice creates a training regimen as a game. Your health has basic rules of success....

We have all been there. The aimless walking around the gym. Demotivation to get started. Not really feeling up to the pain of moving around the metal bars, machines, and dumbells. Feeling mentally drained. Physically tired. Well, it sounds like you are hitting a fitness plateau. It happens, even to the best of us. It is a signpost to assess why you are feeling the way you are. In this week's e...

There are many things we want to feel good about: a great first date, your wedding day, the birth of a child. However, feeling good about yourself is only fleeting. It is never permanent and in some cases, it can be detrimental. In the case of fitness and exercise, hearing good things about yourself is the wrong pillar for creating a foundational exercise program. As always of you have any more qu...

In this week's episode, we take a look at making a pretty important distinction. Have you ever thought that your daily physical movement can be classified as your exercise for the day? I know in some regards, the fatigue seems exactly the same, however, it isn't. You know how the podcast operates. We try to tell it to you straight, with accountability in mind. Well, this may be one of thos...

The term exercise is defined by whoever is performing it. As it stands right now, not many people understand that the convenience of life is making exercise obsolete. If you were to ask yourself what is better, tracking steps or running them what would you do? If you ask school districts what classes should be they less attentive to, the answer may be PE. notice the world around you and ask yourse...

Every year we do this. We celebrate the only true woman who gave us their heart. Mother's Day means different things to different families. However, there is a paradox that being a mom is always a catch-22 when concerning their overall health and wellness. Tune in to this week's podcast and realize that this day celebrated once a year is a road of sacrifice for only one member of the famil...

Ok, this may make people feel a certain type of way, but as we have always said I am not in charge of your feelings. This week on the podcast we talk about obesity management in children and how as parents we need to get a handle on a health crisis that will last a lifetime. As parents, you are your child's biggest hero and inspiration. How does that differ when the child is overweight for the...

There is a distinct divide between those athletes who can afford to get better and those who have to use what is available. This week's episode focuses on the state of today's public school athletes. If you are looking for the 'next' athletic big thing in your area it may just be dependent on what type of public school they go to. Train your tribe!

Social media fitness marketing is everywhere. If you are not careful you can get caught up in all things marketing as you try to keep up. As you listen to this week's episode be mindful of yourself with what you see. One person's fitness life is not definitive of how you exercise. Never compare what you see on your favorite social media app as a measurement of where you should be. Control...

We all want to lose weight. This is one activity we can all agree on. However, actually doing it can be strictly a success or failure. While there are many ways to lose weight, everyone has tried to pick a program, gym, trainer, diet, or in this case a weight loss camp to change their physical appearance. This week we discuss some of the challenges of participating in these camps and how we can al...

Looking to others for exercise motivation can work, but can set you up for failure. However, there is a different type of motivation that can help avoid potential fitness pitfalls. If you already have an understanding of Intrinsic Motivation then you are on the right track. You were born with a turn-on switch to live your life the way you see fit. Now, what if I told you that switch is nothing com...

Never compromise your standards. At least that's what we tell ourselves when we want to stand for our principles. So why is it lately, that there are those who make policy pushing to lower recognized expectations? In this week's episode, we discuss the standards of what we have known in the past. The change to lower achievements for the present to accommodate those who cannot is counterpro...

Getting in shape is a time crunch. As long as fitness has been around there has been equipment made to order for your home or garage. A great email this week helps us to explore if getting a home gym is actually worth it. We will help answer some key questions you need to contemplate yourself before you make that next fitness purchase. Always stop by www.drclintcepeda.com for more details. Thanks...

This week we get a very curious friend of mine who wanted to know the benefits and differences in energy drinks. Specifically, the amount of caffeine to consume and what really is going on when we drink liquid energy. A tremendous shout-out to my friend who is traveling the roads of our nation and who had the idea for this week's episode. As always train your tribe and always stop by www.drcli...

This episode is one that I am extremely passionate about. For long listeners of the podcast, you all know that we do not mince words. As a matter of fact, some might say we are rude in our delivery. Of course, I totally disagree. Do not mistake the delivery of the message for what it is trying to say. Creating low expectations creates low self-esteem, effort, and perception of who you truly can be...

What is real muscle? It is an interesting question when you consider that every person may have a different answer. However, there is really just one answer that we can all agree on. Real muscle has to last. Whether it lasts a lifetime or just a period in your life that will be up to you. This week's episode is one that will get you thinking that age is really just a number. Your exercise prac...

No movement means no progress. This can be true in any setting; especially in exercise. If you don't move you will always be complacent in your current status. In terms of fitness and exercise, you cannot be in shape if you are constantly out of shape. The movement you need is the movement you require. Be active in whatever you choose to physically do. But if you are inactive, what you see, fe...

Fear. We all have it. I can't imagine what everyone's fear is about training or exercising. I can tell you it doesn't have to be this way. Look at defining the fears that prevent you from succeeding. Identify why it is so challenging when it comes to weight loss. Solve the personal puzzle you have when looking for motivation in your workout routine. These statements are rooted in fear....

Sometimes when we hear things we do not listen. Is this you? Is it more common than not when you are asking a question about your weight loss challenges you ask a second question before you get an answer from the initial question? Or what about getting an answer to a question that you were not too happy to hear? In this week's episode see if this description fits you. For information to be com...

Thanks for tuning into MIndful Personal Training. This week we tackle something that really makes me question the intentions of advertisers. Now we can all say that product awareness is their job. However, what happens when the advertisement is an absolute LIE! The golden rule that you can never get something for nothing applies prominently in the exercise and fitness industry. If you have fallen...

Now, this episode will make you think. Well, that's the goal of all our episodes, but I'm telling you this one will do the trick. Losing weight is becoming as time-tested as finding the meaning of life. If you have ever been in a situation that required you to take a long hard look at yourself, trying to lose weight will do just that. So, keep your head up during this MPT episode. This is...

Now, this is just a condensed version of a bigger topic. However, this is a great starting point to get you in the right mindset to move forward. Each one of you can commit to something, but is it the right thing? Every time you choose health steps, your inner voice can guide you to success or failure. We love to have a conversation to not only create a strong foundation for your health but be tru...

You can look all around you and never see it, Sounds like a riddle, right? The battle for self-image is a reflection of what popular culture deems proper with their subjective eyes. But have you ever asked yourself what your self-image means to you and how you got it? In this week's episode, we discuss self-image and why it is important, you understand what it is. Many of you may have a negati...

Ok...here we go! This week is an episode where we just REALLY try to have a conversation. However, this week the conversation is based on misinformation that still exists out there. You would think that the information could be dispelled in this day and age. But, this is why we created this week's episode. We love hearing from all the downloaders out there so keep it coming! Hey if you are in...

Back exercises are common in any training regimen. However, there are tons of questions out there as to what exercise does what and which ones can I get the most benefit from. For this week's episode, we actually program design a little. Now stay with me this week's episode is detailed but that is what the rewind button is for. Either way, you need to focus on the pull-up, deadlift, and se...