The A-Team Fitness Podcast

Episode Description: This episode is pulled directly from a coaching conversation, where a client asked about the benefits of intermittent fasting. Inside, you’ll have all of your fasting questions answered, including: * The benefits of fasting * Why it works for weight loss * When it isn’t a good choice * How to implement a fasting plan into your life as an active individual Listen to the convers...

Episode Description: In this enlightening episode, we explore the art of conquering negative thinking and building a more positive outlook on life. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of thoughts, beliefs, and mindsets, and uncover the keys to transforming them for a brighter and more balanced future. We start by defining the crucial elements of your mental landscape: thoughts, beliefs,...

Episode Description: In this very special episode, we’re bringing back an interview I’d done with a former client, a therapist and former podcast host of the compassion fatigue podcast, to discuss the very important topic of mental health benefits of fitness. You’ll hear about research in the role of exercise in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions, as well...

Episode Description: The holidays are just around the corner. Anyone who has ever attempted to improve their lifestyle habits as experienced certain friends and family pushing unwanted food onto their plate. In this episode, we’re going to arm you with the strategies to avoid feeling pressured into consuming food you don’t want. We will leverage human psychology to give you five scripts you can st...

Episode Description: What do you do when things go wrong? Many people let their emotions get the best of them, acting impulsively and making poor choices. Or, you get paralyzed by ambiguity, opting instead to make no decision and let things worsen. Solving a problem begins with recognizing when you have a problem and then creating clarity on how to solve it. This 5-step framework will help you ach...

Episode Description: Working out at home is an interesting topic. For some, it’s the easiest way to complete a workout on a busy schedule. Everything is accessible, and you don’t have to deal with traffic or other gym members hogging equipment. For others, that convenience comes with a price. Endless distractions from kids, pets, or chores. The couch but an arm’s length away, calling out for you....

Episode Description: In this episode, you’re going to hear the full breakdown of our Food Freedom Framework, recorded live from a seminar hosted in Ann Arbor, MI on June 3, 2023. I walk you, step-by-step, through each layer of our nutrition plan that will give you back your freedom to enjoy the foods you love, spend time with your loved ones, and reduce anxiety associated with weight gain and food...

Episode Description: It was 8am on a Monday morning. The auditorium was filled with 300 sleepy and hungover college students who slumped their way to their seats. The professor looked around, noticing a sea of closed eye-lids and pajama pants. “It might as well be nap time at pre-school,” she probably thought to herself. And then, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed one student: awake, atten...

Episode Description: In this episode, I discuss the concept of “self worth” and what it means for your long-term fitness success. We take common advice given by financial professionals, “not to put all of your investment dollars in one basket.” If all of your money is tied up in one investment, and that investment fails, you lose everything. To protect against this, many investors will split their...

Episode Description: Imagine this scenario: You’ve begun to make some changes to your diet and you’re exercising on a regular basis. You’ve started to see weight loss. Then, out of nowhere, it appears that your plan as stopped working. Your weight remains the same no matter how hard you try to continue driving weight loss. What is happening? Do you need to reduce calories even further? Is your met...

Episode Description: Weight Loss Law #2 is that what gets tracked gets changed. If you want to see long-lasting success with weight loss, then you need to understand what and how much you’re eating. Keeping a food journal is one thing, but what do you do when you’re trying to track a meal that you didn’t make yourself? What if you’re at a restaurant? Or a dinner party? What are the best practices...

Episode Description: Mastering your nutrition is very much a superpower. And just as Uncle Ben said in Spiderman, “With great power comes great responsibility.” The same skills that allow you to balance a healthy diet with food freedom can also cause you to overindulge. Understanding this trap is critical to maintaining a healthy balance of the two: good nutrition and pleasurable treats. Listen to...

Episode Description: In this solo episode, I discuss the theme of perfectionism. More importantly, I discuss the illusion of perfectionism and how this illusion can be the driving force that leads to your failure. If you’ve ever found yourself throwing in the towel on your goals due to a setback, or if you find yourself sitting idle waiting for the perfect moment to go after your goals, then this...

Episode Description: I am joined today on the show by another of A-Team Fitness’ OGs, Laurie Tooles. Laurie brings a unique perspective, having known me longer than most in the A-Team community. I grew up a few houses down from Laurie, growing up with her children. She brings memories of pre-transformation Alex. We also talk about her journey through fitness, discussing all of the different phases...

Episode Description: They say there are two paths: find a way to make a living doing something you love, or find a career that gives you the means to do what you love. My guest today has found a unique way to both—find a career that he enjoys and gives him the means to follow his passions. I am joined in this episode by full-time accountant and championship amateur dancer Ron Garber. We take a uni...

Episode Description: In this episode, Alex talks to the “P. Diddy of Podcasting,” Jonathan Galloway (JG). JG wears many hats: Teacher, Father, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, and more. We take a dive into the lessons JG has learned while juggling these responsibilities. We also look at the role his health pays in keeping up with all of it. Some of the big lessons include not being afraid of what you don’...

Episode Description: Makale joins the show with a unique perspective inside of A-Team Fitness. He’s one of the few members who has seen every iteration of the online program. First, as one of its earliest success stories, and now, present day, as a continued supporter.  In that same time I’ve seen Makale grow in other ways too, both in his personal life and his career. In this episode, we have a g...

Episode Description: Sebastian entered the dance world at twenty years old—later than a majority of dancers. He was immediately drawn in by the beauty and artistry of dance. However, growing up in a tough neighborhood, pursuing dance put him at odds with the identity he had created to keep himself safe. This is where our conversation begins. In this episode, Sebastian and I explore the depths of i...

Episode Description: From the moment she stepped into her first dance class as a young girl, Klaudia knew what her future aspirations would include.  At eighteen, she took a risk and moved to New York city to pursue her dancing dreams–one of the best and most rewarding decisions of her life. Now Klaudia is a professional dancer, splitting her time between competing on the dance floor and working a...

The A-Team of today is not the A-Team of yesterday. How many people get to say they’ve seen the full trajectory of A-Team Fitness and Coach Alex? That’s what makes today’s guest so special. Megan started her fitness journey at the same time Alex started his fitness career. They just so happen to cross paths and begin both journeys together. Alex and Megan have some unique conversations about A-Tea...

Episode Description: Growing up in Mumbai, Mohit was active through a variety of recreational sports. Staying physically active was never an issue for him. That is, until he packed his things and moved to the U.S. to pursue his Master’s degree and, eventually, his PhD. The rigorous schedule of a doctoral student took its toll, and Mohit found himself falling into poor habits. He no longer felt lik...

Episode Description: In this episode, professional dancer Eli joins us to explore his journey with fitness. Already in great shape, Eli's goal were... Different. For Eli, his initial weight loss was easy: " Follow the plan and blame Alex if it doesn't work. " After the first few months, and through the tumultuous start of the COVID pandemic, Eli reached a level of leanness he'd never seen before....

Episode Description: Suzanne spent a large portion of her life on the yo-yo diet treadmill , bouncing from one diet plan to the next with limited results. Now having lost 80lbs and counting, Suzanne discusses her “full circle” moment as well as providing some practical tips for your success. As a single mother, business owner, and residing in a small town with limited options for healthy food and...