Off The Strength

On this episode of Off The Strength things get real with host Tony Vidal and KR Jones as they delve into the highs and lows of life.  From the joys of being surrounded by artists to the struggles of standing out in the crowded wellness industry, get ready for a wide-ranging conversation that tackles: Finding balance: Discussing the ups and downs of life, surrounded by artists who inspire but can a...

Welcome back to OFF THE STRENGTH where we give you an inside look into all things wellness culture! In this episode, "Leadership Born Through Acts of Service," your hosts Tony Vidal and KR Jones delve into the latest developments shaping the wellness industry. Join us this week as we explore Megan Thee Stallion's groundbreaking partnership expansion with Nike and the ongoing battle...

Off the Strength Podcast Variety Show: Discipline Begins in the Mind The spiritual advisor  KR Jones is joined by veteran wellness professional Tony Vidal for the return of the OFF THE STRENGTH Variety Show sharing a wide-ranging discussion on getting back to the gym stronger than ever! They dive deep into: Veteran Tips: Returning to the gym with wisdom and experience. Teaching as Learning: How sh...

We are tapping in with a Hip-Hop legend for a dose of the good life on this week's episode of OFF THE STRENGTH!  Tony & Kyle hit the road Yonkers bound and connect with D-Block's own Styles P to see how this hip-hop legend is Living Off Xperience and making new ventures into this thing we call wellness. S.P. "The Ghost," is a rapper and member of the iconic hip-hop group Th...

When people talk about OFF THE STRENGTH , we are often asked, "Which episode should I check out first?" Typically we've felt that the last one we dropped is the best one for a long time , and we would suggest listeners pick a title at random that spoke to them specifically to see if it tickled your fancy. Realizing our mix is pretty dynamic, and no two episodes are truly the same, w...

 On this week's episode of OFF THE STRENGTH, we return with a refreshing cross-continental conversation with the founder of the Noire Fitness Festival Lorraine Russel discussing how her fitness origins run in the family, the importance and need for better health across the diaspora, how to make essential connections from Brixton to Brooklyn, What she learned from bodybuilding competitions, wa...

 Much is expected as OFF THE STRENGTH returns with an overdue new variety show when KR Jones and Tony reunite after a brief holiday and family life-related hiatus to bring you the best goddamn wellness information available discussing why this not safe for work "riding" gym class has lines wrapped around the corner, how ungrateful moments with family around the dinner table will make you...

In the words of our dear friend "HELLO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!" It’s been more than a minute, and we will catch up on all things OTS soon... On this week's episode of OFF THE STRENGTH , Kyle and Tony are joined by fitness expert, philanthropist, host, and friend of the show Deja Riley for an honest and intimate conversation on her journey to becoming the amazing woman she is today.    Tap...

All praise is due on this week's variety episode of OFF THE STRENGTH! Join Kyle &Tony this week as they bring you another rendition of the best goddamn wellness show available discussing Kyle's 31st trip around the sun, plans for their hostile take over of The Top of Rockefeller  Center, celebrating your friend's new ventures, the high's and the low's of a home going s...

On this week's episode of OFF THE STRENGTH , Kyle and Tony are joined by 11-time Emmy Award-winning, Associated Press Sportscaster Of The Year recipient, former ESPN Anchor, and current Sports Director/Anchor at WUSA9 TV Darren M. Haynes for a phenomenal conversation about his path to success in broadcasting, the doors that football opened for him, top three running backs of all time, finding...

Turn on, tune in, and drop out to this week's variety episode of OFF THE STRENGTH! Join Kyle &Tony this week as they bring you another rendition of the best goddamn wellness show available discussing elevated yoga in the park, defining organic thug life for the layperson, riding around and restoring the NYC feeling on the lower east side, why adulthood has been one of the worst hoods Kyle...

On this week's episode of OFF THE STRENGTH , we tap into The Art Of Letting Go   with our uptown sister and ride leader from the   Blood Sweat and Gears Cycling Club Raquel "Rocky" Williams for an inspirational conversation discussing the beauty that can be found growing up in public housing , why bad instances shouldn’t indite people permanently, formative figures found in your own...

 Here's a little story that must be told,  Kr Jones and Tony are off hold with another fantastic episode of OFF THE STRENGTH!   Tune in this week as they bring you another rendition of the best goddamn wellness show available discussing what to do when you need to fire your trainer, the shelf life of party life, BBL's making retirement homes look filthy in another 10 years,   Buying time...

On this week's episode of OFF THE STRENGTH , we find why there ain't no party like an Inner U Fit Party , cuz the Inner U parties don't stop when Tony and Kyle connect with the founder and renowned trainer Irv Hyppolite for an electrifyingly real conversation on the importance of music in fitness,  the need for fun in our industry, why you were only allowed to be a certain type of b...

  On the real, we been realer then most from the start so it should come of no surprise when Tony and Kyle return on this weeks variety episode of OFF THE STRENGTH and bring you a recap from the happenings in this week of wellness including strangers taking pictures of Kyle as he embraces his Brooklyn bohemian mythology , when keeping it organic goes wrong, appreciating where you get your grace fr...

We are turning up the heat on this week's episode of OFF THE STRENGTH, as Tony and Kyle connect once again with 6 x friend of the show Percell Dugger, founder of GOODWRK and co-Founder of Fit For Us for a spirited conversation discussing the art of storytelling , why the ability to adapt is key for longevity in this game , why talent alone doesn’t always get the job done, Petty behaviors and...

OFF THE Strength is back bringing you another week of balance from the best damn duo in wellness! Catch up with Tony and Kyle on this week's variety show as they recap some of their favorite west coast moments from recent trips including kicking it with our brothers at the Paramount+ Yo MTV Rap's launch party , painting murals on Venice Beach, questionable advice from the OG Organic Thug...

Tony and Kyle are back in this week's episode of  OFF THE STRENGTH  with the founder of Black Mat Yoga and friend of the show Eric Mosley! Tap in for our audio excursion with Eric discussing how he and Tony  first crossed paths on international yoga day , showing up as practitioners and fully formed people of service in the wake of tragic events, ushering in our healing while tending to the c...

OFF THE Strength is back bringing you another week of balance from the best damn duo in wellness! Catch up with Tony and Kyle on this week's variety show as they find they find the health and motivation in their navigations through NYC discussing  farm to table flexing with family, a visit to Lafleur Cafe and other local cannabis shops, Hasan Insane getting things shaking at SNS bar, the impo...

Place your bets on the winning team as Tony Vidal and KR Jones go all-in on this week's variety episode of OFF THE STRENGTH! Tune in for this week's episode of the best damn wellness show as Tony and Kyle dive into a brief recap of the OTS history and platinum plaque,  shout out to the fam that pulled up for the last live show , Giving the rundown of the vibe of the upcoming  Athleisure-...

Tony and Kyle are back with the first interview of OFF THE STRENGTH season 4 featuring Chicago rapper and our brother Femdot ! Tune in for an expansive and enlightening conversation punctuated by some of our favorite songs and verses from our windy city brethren as we discuss Crime Mob/Sam Cooke/ and finding your secret family, back of the bus friendships, and the importance of insults , Why Tony...

 🗣Avengers assemble!! We were gone for a minute, but we are back and kicking things off for season 4 with a live  OFF THE STRENGTH  Variety  Show featuring some of our favorite friends and family that helped us fall in love with this thing we call wellness through the years of building our community. We kick things off with a musical medley and interview sure to get you in the groove provided by t...

  Once again it's about that time to get the mind, body & soul aligned with a new variety episode of OFF THE STRENGTH! After a trip to Dallas, Tony and KR Jones unite to bring you the latest and greatest happenings in the wild world of wellness, diving into compelling stories about the all brisket diet & questionable  Kyle delicacies ,  where is Beverly Hills really tho?, giving fresh...

Listeners, get ready for your next set, KR Jones and Tony a re back with a new variety episode of OFF THE STRENGTH! In this week's episode, Tony and Kyle dive into a new week of wellness hijinks and adventures discussing maneuvering past defeating thoughts , new fashion words and thrifting lessons from the wordsmith KR jones, step into the world of a typical OTS excursion, why is kyle making...

Listeners of all types from near and far rejoice KR Jones and Tony a re back this week with a new variety episode of OFF THE STRENGTH! In this weeks episode, Tony and Kyle share the recent gifts unlocked through hours of training in the full-body karate mental dojo while discussing  how to survive teenage temperatures in NYC with your very own  definitely not *bulletproof organic thug hoodie ,  be...