Strong Jon Fitness

In this episode, I reflect on my journey over the past few years, discussing the challenges of running a business, personal struggles, and the importance of setting boundaries for a healthier lifestyle. I share insights on documenting his fitness journey, shifts in my coaching philosophy, and future directions for my business, emphasizing the need for community engagement and support. Here’s what...

In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I get to chat with Andrew Coates. We discuss the complexities of fitness coaching, the importance of effective communication, and the challenges of misinformation in the industry. We explore how coaches can better connect with clients, the significance of evidence-based practices, and the societal influences that shape health choices. The discu...

In this conversation, Jon Vlahogiannakos speaks with registered dietitian Meagan Ryan about her journey into nutrition coaching, the challenges of bodybuilding, and the importance of fostering a healthy relationship with food.  They discuss the misconceptions surrounding weight loss, the impact of societal pressures on food choices, and the significance of long-term strategies in achieving health...

In this episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast I get to chat with Brooks Coleman. Brooks is an online health and fitness coach who specializes in helping busy professionals lose fat and maintain a healthy lifestyle. He shares his unique journey from finance to firefighting and ultimately to fitness coaching.  The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing work and personal life, the a...

In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I chat with Ruby Cherie , an online coach, discusses her approach to helping women achieve lasting fitness results. She emphasizes the importance of performance, identity shifts, and the role of coaching in transforming lives.  Ruby shares insights on overcoming self-sabotage, building confidence, and the necessity of patience in the fitness jo...

In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I chat with Patrick Ryan II, founder of Aware Fitness Coaching. They discuss the unique challenges faced by high-performing helpers, such as doctors and therapists, who often neglect their own health while caring for others. Patrick emphasizes the importance of a person-centered approach in coaching, challenging the mainstream fitness industry&...

In this episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I’m digging into my personal journey of losing 15 pounds over the summer while balancing a busy family life. I share insights on documenting his progress, the importance of movement, nutrition strategies, and the role of accountability in achieving fitness goals.  Takeaways The journey of losing weight can be documented and shared. Busy parents ca...

In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I chat with Jeff Steinberg. Jeff owns Stone Mountain Training and specializes in coaching busy moms to become their strongest and most confident selves.  We discuss the challenges of balancing fitness and parenthood, and the importance of simplifying the process and focusing on small actions. The conversation explores the importance of focusing...

In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I get to chat with my wife Laura Vlahogiannakos! She runs LVA Services helping fitness coaches organize their tasks, systems and admin work so they save time while growing their business. This conversation is incredibly exciting as we get to share our experiences in life balancing running our business, raising two young kids, growing as a coupl...

In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I get to chat with Jackson Lohr. He owns Fitness For Life working with older adults to reduce pain, decrease fall risk, manage health conditions, and live longer, fuller lives.  They explore the challenges and goals of this population, Jackson shares his approach to helping older adults through challenges of sarcopenia, osteoporosis, fall risk,...

In this episode, I am breaking down my current state of mind and the changes I am making in my life. I talk about why I started the journey to lose 20 pounds before the end of the summer and the challenges he faces as a busy dad and business owner. Takeaways Prioritizing fitness and making it a non-negotiable can lead to better overall well-being. Balancing a busy lifestyle with fitness goals is p...

In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I am joined by Rhonda Danyluk, owner of Healthy Concepts. Rhonda helps dog moms live their best lives through nutrition, fitness, and family balance. She shares her journey from being a vet tech to becoming a nutrition and fitness coach, with a focus on canine fitness.  Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation: Setting non-negot...

In this conversation on the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast , Jon Vlahogiannakos and Jeff Dalzell discuss the challenges of being parents and how they help their clients navigate their busy schedules and prioritize their health and well-being.  Here are some key takeaways: Taking time away for self-care is essential for parents to recharge and be more present with their children. Proactive planning and...

Julia Mastalski, a mom and business owner, shares her experience working with Jon Vlahogiannakos as her coach.  She struggled with her fitness and weight after having a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic. Julia was skeptical of trainers in the past who didn't listen to her needs and limitations.  However, working with Jon, she experienced breakthroughs in her fitness journey, including visible...

Pratik Patel, a marketing manager in Toronto, shares his journey and results from a coaching program with Strong Jon Fitness.  He initially struggled with his weight and noticed his clothes getting tighter. Through the program, he learned about the importance of nutrition and high protein intake.  He also implemented strategies like banking calories and making healthier choices when eating out.  P...

The perfect time is now.⁠ ⁠ Life is always going to throw curveballs at you and it's going to get hard sometimes.⁠ ⁠ But you know what you won't regret?⁠ Taking that first step.⁠ ⁠ Maybe you're unsure because home workouts provide a new challenge or you just miss the gym entirely.⁠ ⁠ Maybe it's because you feel bad spending time away from your family, even though it's in pursui...

It’s that time of the year again. You know, you’re starting to see the sun shine a little bit. Weather is getting warmer. You can finally feel that the dread of winter and layers of clothing is coming to an end. So you decide it’s time to go on a diet and try and finally lose the weight that seems to be stuck year after year around this time. But you don’t want to fall into the same trap as last y...

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I’m going through some of what’s been going on with me and how it can help you in your journey. Thank you for listening. --- Apply For 1-1 Coaching: https://bit.ly/FITPARENT ---- Social Links: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/strongjonfitness/ Email – jon@strongjonfitness.com

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, we’re joined by one of my amazing Fit Parent Blueprint clients and fellow online coach, Kristine Williams. Kristine joined my coaching program in the spring of 2023 because she was struggling with her digestion, her weight was slowly creeping up and she felt tired often. She has been training consistently for years but felt like she was coastin...

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast , we’re joined by Terri Boodhram.   Terri is a Registered Psychotherapist in Burlington, ON helping high-achievers overcome their fear of failure and self-doubt. Here’s what we got into in the episode: Perfectionism ADHD and exercise  Mindset around food heading into the holidays Awareness as a skill And so much more! Follow Terri here: https://...

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, we’re joined by Don Saladino. Don has been coaching for over 20 years. He opened his first NYC Gym, Drive 495, in 2005. After operating brick-and-mortar gyms for 15 years, Don expanded to a global online fitness business. He has developed a reputation for training some of the biggest names in Hollywood for the big screen. Ryan Reynolds, Blake L...

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, we’re joined by Al Painter. Al is NASM CPT, CES, PES, and SFC certified and has been a trainer since 2001. He specializes in simplifying people's workouts to save them time getting the results they want. He loves telling busy parents to stop working out so they can focus on developing their consistent movement habit. Here’s what we got into...

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, we’re joined by one of my amazing Fit Parent Blueprint clients, Kathryn B. Kathryn joined my coaching program in the spring of 2022 in hopes of finally dropping the weight she had struggled to lose. She had tried keto and cutting carbs and none of it worked. After looking up options online, she found my website and applied. Since then, she has...

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Karin Nordin. Karin is a loving dog mom, funfetti flavor super-fan, and self-help book encyclopedia… and she also happens to be a PhD expert in health behavior change and published mindset theory researcher. After graduating with her doctorate, Karin had a striking realization: The typical self-help and productivity approache...

On today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I am pulling out all of the biggest gems from my notebook after a weekend of learning at the Evolve Conference. With 15 speakers across the fitness industry, there were many different topics covered but I wanted to make sure I found things that applied directly to you in your fitness journey. If you found any of them helpful, tag me on Instagra...