The Doug Elks Podcast

Doug is joined by professional basketball player Jimmer Fredette. Jimmer shares his story of growing up and getting to BYU, handling the national spotlight while leading and making his team better, and his transition into the pros. They also talk about the current landscape of college basketball and the power of NIL. Jimmer and his family started a foundation as a way to give back to communities a...

Doug is joined by former Villanova​ football superstar and founder of Get Better Or Get Beat Poppy Livers. Poppy shares his story of growing up and starting the brand GBGB. They talk about the power of believing in yourself when no one else does. He also shares more about his style of training and talks about his upcoming event Train Like An Athlete in Utah.

Doug is joined by public speaker and social media influencer Colby Schnacky. They dive into the topic of identity. What does identity mean? Where do you get your identity from? Colby shares more of his story and why he puts his identity in Christ. He also talks about his goals and aspirations for the future.

Doug is joined by 30-time Grand World Jump Rope champion and Triple Under World record holder Tori Boggs. Tori shares her story and how she got into jumping rope as well as beginning her competitive jump rope career. She also explains what her training looks like while preparing for competitions and shows. Tori has amassed an incredible community through her social media platforms and is constantl...

Doug is joined by professional health and wellness coach Mike Aidala! Mike shares his story and how he got into fitness as well as mindfulness practices. They talk about some challenges Mike has set out to accomplish and his motivation for getting uncomfortable. He also shares some valuable tactics and ways people can become healthier in all areas of their life!

Doug and Judah sit down and talk about the Kiawah Island Marathon. Doug completed the 26.2 mile race on Dec 11 and over the course of this episode he dives into his motivation to train and complete the race, some areas he could have improved, the mindset he had during the race, what’s next, and more. Enjoy this challenge recap and make sure you go push limits with Ambition In Mind!

Doug is joined by health and fitness professional Brian Pruett. Brian shares his testimony and how different events in his story brought him closer to God. They talk about spiritual fitness and what it truly means to have spiritual disciplines in your life. Brian unpacks the 4 main ways to be spiritually fit which include praying, studying, fasting, and meditating. Brian is an incredible coach and...

Doug is joined by former Navy Seal, 6x CrossFit games competitor, and mustache champion Josh Bridges. They dive into a fascinating conversation centered around the idea of seeking adversity and resistance in life to grow and get better. Josh talks about his experiences in the military and how that helped shape the way he attacks other areas of his life like Crossfit, boxing, and business. He also...

Doug is joined by founder of FITAID by LIFEAID Aaron Hinde. Aaron shares his story and motivation to start FITAID. He talks about the power of healthy habits which include morning routines, positive mindsets, and more. Aaron has been incredibly successful as an entrepreneur and leader and shares some of the key tactics he uses each and every day to be the best he can be.

Doug is joined by professional life coach, Zach Rance. They talk about breaking through mental barriers and finding ways to succeed no matter what is placed in front of you. Zach dives into a handful of amazing stories that exemplify this courageous practice. He also talks about his up and coming IronMan race that he is currently training for in Mexico.

Doug is joined by 5x IronMan competitor and current CrossFit athlete Eric Hinman. Eric shares his story of how he got into endurance training and ultimately started competing in IronMan races. He now competes and trains as a CrossFit athlete. Eric drives into best recovery practices and tactics to truly optimize the human body to compete and perform at a high level.

Doug is joined by performance coach and talent manager Bobby Rich. Bobby talks about growing up with a background in Judo and also getting into BJJ. He explains how what he learned from his experiences training shapes the way he lives his life. Bobby breaks down the keys to being​ successful in business, training, and life. He also shares some incredible stories about training soccer superstar Dav...

Doug is joined by hybrid athlete Nathan French. Nathan talks about his story growing up and how he got into lifting weights. He also dives into his motivation to train for a marathon while still strength training during his preparation. Nathan tells some awesome stories about landing partnerships with companies like BPN and Raw Gear as his social media platforms grew over time​. He is set to run t...

Doug is joined by men’s physique competitor Ryan Dengler. Dengler shares his story and how he got into the world of fitness and lifting weights. With an athletic background, Dengler started lifting heavily​ from an early age and fell in love with the process. He also started to grow his social media platforms as he was documenting his journey and progression. His social media growth helped him lan...

Doug is joined by health and fitness professional, Derick Ansah. Derick explains the importance of the mind to body connection and how it impacts your daily life. The mind to body connection is essentially how the mind and body are connected and affect each other. He also talks about his lifestyle and how he applies this concept to his training, diet, and more. Learning how to use this concept to...

Doug is joined by Furman Men’s basketball strength and conditioning coach, Matt Aldred. Matt shares his story about how he went from England to coaching D1 college athletics in the United States. He also talks about his open heart surgery and how that ultimately motivated him to train and run a marathon in celebration of his one year surgery anniversary. They also discuss how to use the unexpected...

Doug is joined by TLF athlete Hayden Greene. Hayden talks about his journey playing college basketball and how he fully transitioned to the fitness industry! He talks about the impacts his training has on the way he lives his life and his overall mindset. They also talk about the importance of finding ways to get out of your comfort zone and finding new ways to grow in life.

Doug is joined by health and fitness professional trainer, Matt Fox. They talk about the strong connection between fitness and mental health and why everyone should have some level of activity in their life. Matt also shares his story and dives into his incredible journey beating cancer and how he chooses to lead his family everyday. He talks about his current training style of using primarily bod...

Doug is joined by Stanford cross country and track student athlete, Connor Lane. Connor has had a very impressive running career starting in HS at Cardinal Gibbons where he broke the North Carolina state record in the 3200 meter (8:47.00) all the way to all his accomplishments at Stanford. He talks about his journey to the PAC-12, current training plan, nutrition, recovery, mindset, and more. Conn...

Doug talks about the single most detrimental factor that people deal with in life - self-imposed limitations. No matter what you have been through in life, with the right mindset you can remove these limitations. Everything comes down to perspective and mindset. Using both the positive and negative events in life to shape you and develop you remain crucial to reaching your full potential. Embrace...

Doug is joined by celebrity trainer and founder of Just Train, Boss Everline. Boss shares his story of growing up as an athlete and moving into the business world and fitness industry. He talks about the key components of success and how he got to where he is today. They talk about the importance of discipline and how over time consistency in your habits will take you to the top.

Doug is joined by IFBB Pro and 3 time Mr. Olympia Competitor, Jeremy Potvin. Jeremy shares his story and dives deeper into his military background and ultimately what motivated him to get into bodybuilding. He also talks about embracing the journey and the power of believing in yourself no matter what.

Doug is joined by Joseph Timpano, founder of media platform Listen 2 This 1. Joseph shares his entrepreneurial background and his motivation behind creating L2T1. They talk about the mindset you have to have in order to succeed in building a brand and all the work and sacrifices it takes. Joseph dives into some best practices on social media in order to scale and see consistent growth.

Doug is joined by Lukas Joyner, founder of Christian apparel brand He Would Love First. They talk about their love for functional fitness and finding ways to challenge themselves. Lukas shares his story and talks about the importance of his Faith and how that played a huge role in motivating him to start HWLF with his college teammates. They dive deeper into the story of how HWLF was created and a...

Doug is joined by Heavy To Modified founder, Anthony Lopez. AJ talks about his inspiring 600+ lb weight loss journey and everything that went into having success. They talk about embracing the process and putting in the work to achieve your dreams even when others are doubting you. AJ also shares about how his incredible platform has grown and the start of his brand, Heavy To Modified.