Real Chalk Podcast

This short episode is about the mindset shift that gets you in the best shape of your life. It’s not the workout or diet—it’s who you decide to become. I suggest listening to this as many times as it takes for it to stick. Want me to coach you one-on-one? I’ll give you the structure, standards, and accountability most people never have. Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/m9j4PNiQ Follow me o...

In this episode, I sit down with the Coach Em Up crew to talk about what really built my brand — from being a broke gym owner ready to cry at night... to scaling CHALK into a $5M+ business that’s changed over 250,000 lives. I break down the mindset, structure, and savage non-negotiables that got me here — and how YOU can start building your own empire with zero followers, no handouts, and no BS....

Flashback Episode! A rerun from 2020, featuring the first-ever encounter with the now-famous Alex Hormozi, long before his meteoric rise to fame. This is where the revolution began! Summary: Prepare to have your mind blown in this special rerun episode as we revisit the roots of Alex Hormozi's groundbreaking journey. Before the world knew him as the business mogul he is today, Alex shared with...

Unlock Your Fitness Potential: Mastering Your TDEE for Optimal Results Discover the crucial concept of Total Daily Energy Expenditure on the Real Chalk podcast. Ryan Fischer explains how knowing your TDEE is essential for achieving your fitness goals. But what happens when tracking your calories becomes a challenge? Find out in this quick (but valuable) episode. In this episode, you'll learn:...

Unmasking Nutrition Myths: The Truth About Fat and Weight Loss" - Are you caught up in the web of nutrition myths like 'Eating fat makes you fat', 'Low-fat diets are the key to weight loss', or 'All fats are bad for you'? It's time to debunk these myths and reveal the truth about fat intake and weight gain. Contrary to popular belief, fat alone does not directly le...

Discover the keys to explosive muscle growth in just four minutes with our podcast episode: "The Muscle Trifecta." Delve into the three crucial pillars - Progressive Overload, Optimal Nutrition, and Recovery & Rest - that will take your fitness journey to new heights. This exclusive snippet from a LIVE call with CHALK VIP clients unveils insider strategies and invaluable insights. Pr...

Science-Based Exercise Programming with Travis Mash: Boost Your Strength and Muscle Growth From powerlifting to Olympic lifting, Travis Mash's journey to becoming the US Olympic Lifting Coach is a tale of perseverance and innovation. But what if I told you that his journey started with a surprising twist? A twist that forced him to pivot from his first love of weightlifting to powerlifting. It...

Achieve Optimal Fitness with Jordan Syatt and Mike Vacanti Have you ever heard the myths that counting calories is tedious, tracking macronutrients is unnecessary, and that you can out-exercise a bad diet? These common misconceptions can hinder your fitness journey and prevent you from achieving your goals. But what if I told you the truth behind these myths could be the key to unlocking your full...

Inside the World of Performance Enhancing Drugs: Expert Insights I thought I knew everything there was to know about performance-enhancing drugs, until I met Jordan Shallow, better known as The Muscle Doc. Our conversation about peptides and SARMs gave me a new perspective on the risks and potential benefits. It's not just about cheating or fairness, but about understanding the complex world o...

CAUTION: This episode will FIRE YOU UP! Have you heard these myths? Setting high standards is too stressful, Perfectionism is necessary for success, and High standards are only for the elite. These misconceptions prevent many individuals from striving for excellence in their personal and professional lives. But here's the truth: setting high standards is not about being perfect or elite, it&#3...

Are you tired of feeling stuck and craving a higher level of productivity? Get ready to unlock your full potential and boost your performance. In this episode, Ryan Fischer dives deep into the power of self-investment, breaking limiting beliefs, and prioritizing health and fitness. Discover the essential connection between investing in your health and advancing your career. Shatter the barriers th...

Behind the Viral Scenes: Video Editing Secrets with Ryan Magin: If you're feeling overwhelmed and disheartened by the lack of meaningful engagement on your short-form content despite your effort and hard work in constantly creating content that is valuable and relatable, then you are not alone! In this episode, you will be able to: Utilize TikTok as a versatile tool for accelerating your busin...

In this episode, you will be able to: 1.) Discover the secrets of affordable nutrition through bulk buying, cost-effective protein, and meal preparation. 2.) Master the art of overcoming peer pressure to maintain a consistent path to healthy eating. 3.) Uncover strategies for prioritizing wholesome foods and minimizing processed snacks during your travels. 4.) Grasp the significance of tailored nu...

Get ready for an unfiltered, raw, and unforgettable episode! I run into this tenacious kid at a coffee shop who blows my mind with his story of losing 80 pounds (twice!) all thanks to one of my OG podcasts. This real-life tale was too badass not to share, so I brought him on the show to bare it all. We dive deep into the gritty reality of being overweight, mentally and physically, while also teari...

What are the biggest differences between the training we do right now in 2023 versus the training that was done during the golden era with Arnold Schwarzenegger? What's the biggest difference between the training that CrossFit athletes do now versus when the sport first started? How much has fitness evolved over time and how much have we learned throughout the evolution!? Well, that's exac...

In this week's episode of Real Chalk, we're talking about the trifecta of health: life, nutrition, and workout. Inspired by a recent client call, we dive into the importance of balancing our busy lives and keeping our health at the forefront. From the pitfalls of neglecting self-care to the benefits of strength training, we've got the goods to help you optimize your health and reach your fitness g...

This podcast dives into the personal journey of one individual's (me) experience eating only meat and fruit for the past 6 months. We explore how this dietary change has impacted fat loss, digestion, mental clarity, and even performance. Our guest (me) shares their story and the science behind why this diet has worked so well for them, as well as how it could help others looking to make a similar...

Always a pleasure to have Hunter on the show! Not only is he an amazing athlete with a great story, but we have been friends for a very long time and just have an amazing banter that dives into everything from life to training in a fun and easy to listen to style. You'll feel like you're one of the boys in the first 5min. of this podcast! I hope you enjoy it!  Visit: GymRyan.com to sign-up fo...

If you want to put on as much muscle as humanly possible, you can't just wing it... You have to have a real plan with some real structure. This podcast is going to give you the framework that you need to start building out programs that put on slabs of muscle! I'll breakdown what the best training splits are and why. I'll show you how to prioritize specific body parts. And by the time the 45 minut...

Met up with Tanner Chidester in Miami this past week! I've seen his ads for fitness and business coaching all over the place and always wanted to get a chance to meet him and ask him a few questions. In the next 45min. you're going to hear a little bit about how he grew his very own $50M business and how he thinks about everything along the way. What I love most about this episode is the simple fa...

Alex Hormozi is a good friend and serial entrepreneur in the fitness space with over $120M in sales in just the last few years. Rather than dive into each individual business and talk about how things work, I wanted to surround the conversation with something that tends to be the key component that no one ever seems to talk about. The concept of giving something away for free. Because in almost al...

Rich Lambourne (2008 Olympic Gold Medalist in Volleyball) has been coming to my gym for years and as I walked into my office the other day to do a podcast about a completely different topic, I saw him finishing his workout and decided to ask him if he wanted to hop on the mic. We decided to chat mostly on life after being an athlete and dive into what we are both currently doing now. Would we chan...

It's been interesting seeing how the world of fitness has evolved over the past year. From the pure decimation of in person gyms to the explosion of online training. I'd like touch base on all of the above, but also give my insight to what I think is important right now in terms of entrepreneurship in all of the fitness careers across the board. I touch on ways to use paid ads, my thoughts on...

I met Dr. L in Lake Tahoe at a podcast event and a few simple questions turned into an exchange of life stories. I actually didn't even know, at the time, that she was a clinical psychologist and that my story was more than just a fun quick listen... Rather she was examining it on a whole new level that we finally go to talk about together on this show. Throughout the episode we touch on just abou...

Ever wish you could just sit down and chat with a doctor for a whole hour and half instead of 10 minutes? Well, that's how cool this episode is for me. And not only was it cool to get some answers, but Dr. Nick (@TheFittestDoc on Instagram) also happens to be a training junkie as well. So the answers you get and the tangents he goes off on are exactly the same ones you are thinking in that moment....