That Fit Friend Podcast | Where Friends Talk Shoes, Fitness, and More

Brittany Diamond, a professional strongwoman, shares her journey into the world of strongman competitions. She started as a long-distance runner and transitioned to rowing in college. After discovering her natural ability for lifting heavy weights, she participated in her first strongman competition and fell in love with the sport. Brittany discusses the challenges she faced as a muscular woman an...

Austen Alexander, a US Navy veteran and fitness enthusiast, shares his journey from joining the Navy to becoming a content creator. He discovered his love for fitness at 19 and used it as a way to build discipline and transform his body.  After dropping out of college, he joined the Navy and went through intense training to become a diver. However, he didn't pass the swim qualification and en...

The conversation covers the mistakes and lessons learned in the lifting careers of the speakers. It delves into early lifting experiences, body image issues, training mistakes, and gym accidents.  Jake and Raechel share insights on the importance of consistency, program following, and the impact of external validation on training habits. In this conversation, Jake and Raechel share personal experi...

In today’s episode, Claire Bays, a personal trainer and content creator, shares her journey into fitness and sobriety. She grew up in a small town in Oklahoma and didn't start going to the gym until her 20s.  She struggled with weight gain and eating disorders before finding her way to fitness. Claire also battled alcoholism and made the decision to get sober after a series of traumatic event...

CONNECT WITH ALEX: https://www.instagram.com/themacrobarista/ In this conversation, Jake interviews Alex Moe, a content creator known as The Macro Barista, about his journey in building a successful business around coffee. They discuss the challenges and pain points Alex faced along the way, including a period where he felt like quitting social media. They also explore the evolution of social medi...

Raechel Sinuk is about to bring a breath of fresh air to the That Fit Friend podcast. She's been in the fitness industry for over a decade and has avid experience with bodybuilding and CrossFit. In this week's podcast, Jake introduces Raechel to the TF2 community, and they discuss plans for the podcast, Raechel's training background, and much more! CONNECT WITH RAECHEL Raechel'...

Austin Current is a highly respect strength coach and author. His book  Science of Strength Training has been an all-time best-selling book globally in the health and fitness sectors. In this week's podcast, I chat with Austin about his new business ventures and how he's navigated arguably one of the toughest points in his life. CONNECT WITH AUSTIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/au...

Mark Bottenhorn is an ultra-endurance athlete, hybrid athlete, HYROX competitor, powerlifter, professional soccer player, coach, corporate professional, dad... the list goes on. In this week's podcast, I chat with Mark about hybrid training and navigating mental lows while trying to progress workouts. CONNECT WITH MARK Instagram: https://instagram.com/bottenhornrunning/ Mark's Site: http...

Joey Miuccio has become a close friend of mine over the last few years. What started as a connection through a mutual company we worked with has blossomed into an incredible bromance. Whenever you talk to Joey, you know your mood is going to be lifted. That's why I wanted to have him on the TF2 podcast. The way he approaches his life and goals set a standard that I think we could all learn fr...

Isabella von Weissenberg, a World-Class Powerlifter, Founder & Coach of Tempest Barbell, and just overall bad@$$ human being, joins Jake & Nikki this week on the TF2 Podcast! From casually starting lifting in her early 20s with no sports experience to breaking multiple world records early in her career, Isabella has had a unique competitive powerlifting journey that we dive into on this we...

Mark Bottenhorn is a hyphenate -- ultra endurance athlete, hybrid athlete, record holder, powerlifter, collegiate soccer player, coach, corporate professional, dad... the list goes on. It's easy to look at his life and think he has it all. And, you wouldn't be wrong. But Mark has been through a lot to get to where he is. He's had to work really hard, both physically to get in compet...

In this episode, we discuss new cross-training shoes, why Kim K wants traps "out" for the summer, fitness pendulum swings, and the ever-changing landscape of how social media continues to warp our perception of beauty. REVIEWS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Nike Metcon 8 Article: https://thatfitfriend.com/nike-metcon-8-review/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU9g4nbVitE TYR CXT-1 First...

In this episode, we talk Jake's birthday & his & Nikki's big NYC trip, how to choose shoes for travel & favorite travel-friendly picks, and managing stress around training and nutrition while traveling. Bonus content: how to smuggle dogs on a plane! REVIEWS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Nike Metcon 8 Article: https://thatfitfriend.com/nike-metcon-8-review/ Video: https://www.youtu...

Arune Singh, Director of Brand at Skybound Entertainment & a member of the TF2 Community, comes on this week's podcast to talk writing for Jake's competitor, reviewing shoes for beginners, & how he got into the comic industry because of... soap operas? CONNECT WITH ARUN Twitter: @arune Instagram: @arunesingh SHOES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Under Armour Tribase Reign 4 Article: htt...

Aaaand we're back! After a short hiatus, the TF2 Podcast is back and better than ever! In this episode, we talk the shoes we've been loving & testing, Lululemon's dive into shoes & NFT footwear (this is not a crypto podcast, we promise!), Jake's first training shoes and how his passion for them developed over time, & 5 things to look for in a shoe. Bonus content: Ja...

When it comes to productivity and leadership, Tony Nash is your guy. Tony wears a lot of different hats. He's hosts the Got Your Six podcast, runs a mentorship program, and helps others hone in on their leadership skills. In this episode, we talk about a variety of topics that span from overcoming mental miles to dealing with trauma. CONNECT WITH ANDY Follow Tony: https://www.instagram.com/th...

Jake Jaworski is the Founder and Owner of Garage Gym Experiment. Garage Gym Experiment is a resource that is designed to help you simplify the process of building out your home gym. Whether you're just getting started on your home gym journey or you're trying to figure out which new piece of equipment you should invest in, Garage Gym Experiment is an awesome resource to explore and look...

Dr. Andy Chen is a Physical Therapist and a  Co-Owner of Moment Physical Therapy and Performance, based in NYC.  Dr. Chen works with a variety of clients in-person and remotely including elite athletes, the general population, and those rehabbing and coming back from injuries. In this episode, Dr. Andy and I talk about a variety of topics including the intricacies of physical therapy, how social m...

Nikki Koplitz is a personal trainer, engineer, and strength enthusiast. Nikki has been coaching for the last three years and has been training and building her knowledge in the gym for well over a decade. In this episode, Nikki and I cover a variety of topics including her top beginner lifting mistakes, navigating a corporate job while training, and how to navigate triggering social media content....

Don Tran is the Co-Founder of Deepend Fitness and the Underwater Torpedo League. In addition, Don is also a trainer,  a co-author of F.R.E.E. Your Mind Guidebook, and a former marine. When it comes to putting yourself into uncomfortable elements like being underwater to improve both your mental and physical performance — Don is your guy. He's a great friend of mine and is definitely worth che...

Kyle Dobbs has been in the fitness industry for well over a decade and is the Founder of Compound Performance. Every quarter, he runs a mentorship program for other trainers and coaches that provides a wealth of knowledge with his business partner Matt Domney. Kyle is also a co-host on the Compound Performance Radio podcast, he has a YouTube channel, and he works with a variety of clientele. Needl...

Waleed Hourani is a powerlifter, strength coach, and is one of the Co-Owners of Project Strength. Waleed is a fantastic coach and works with a variety of athletes with a majority of them being powerlifters. In this episode, we talk about coaching through the pandemic, the state of fitness on social media, and how Waleed has balanced coaching while receiving an unexpected diagnosis.  If you'd...

JamaRR Royster is an elite powerlifter, a strength coach, a small business owner, a foodie, and much more. Three years ago, I met JamaRR at the 2019 Arnold Classic and we've been great friends ever since. What stuck out most to me about JamaRR was his energy and how he carried himself through both his life and his business. He truly embodies an energy that I think most of us should strive for...

In this episode, I take a moment to reflect on some of the biggest mistakes that I made as a beginner lifter. When we first start working out, the possibilities seem endless. We're doing all of the things to make all the gains. We think have it all figured out, but rarely we do... After 14 years of training and 9 years of coaching, here are my five biggest mistakes that I made as a beginner....

Hi!  Welcome to the very FIRST episode of the TF2 podcast. This one is a shortie and is designed to do two things 1) get a podcast episode rep (this is my first time self-publishing a podcast!), and 2) explain what TF2 is and what to expect with this podcast. Topics covered in this episode: What Is That Fit Friend (TF2)? Who Is Jake? Why Is Jake? What Can I Expect With This Podcast? Also, as I get...