The Fit Parent Podcast with Jeff Dalzell

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast I am joined by sports performance coach Jackson Lohr to talk about how to create a training routine for a long, independent lifestyle. We go into depth on: The importance of staying ready so you don’t have to get ready How to start strength training for long term benefits How to set goals to take action for your health How to prepare your body now for t...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast we are talking about how to get back into a place of building positive momentum after being in a period of a rut. We go into depth on: The importance of lowering the bar on our expectations of success How to overcome the challenges of losing momentum How external validation impacts our identity How to find small ways to move the needle Why you can't...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast I am joined by friend and fellow coach Steven Davis to talk about how to set up, execute and stick with a training program that’s right for you. We go into depth on: The importance of finding the right fitness coach or trainer How to harness the power of relationships and community in the fitness space How to create a training routine that matches your...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast I am joined by my friend and fellow nutrition coach Bryan Fitzsimmons to talk about the myths that are circulating around nutrition and what to actually believe. We go into depth on: How to create a structure for success with our nutrition How to shift your focus to non-scale victories How to identify which nutrition trends shouldn’t be followed How to...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast I am joined by my friend and doctor of physical therapy, Becky Rucker to address the common misconceptions around muscle pain and how to find the root causes. We go into depth on: How to identify where your muscle/joint pain is originating in order to find the right fix How to find your “perfect posture” to support your spine & hips when you’re sitt...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast we are talking about how to get ourselves out of a rut and back to winning with our fitness & nutrition routines. We go into depth on: How to get yourself unstuck when you’re in a rut How to start achieving quick wins every day How to identify our minimum effective doses Why making failure hard and success easy helps us win Why we need to stop waiti...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast I am joined by my friend, fellow dad & coach Adam Badger to talk about how to stay on track with your fitness goals through life’s interruptions. We go into depth on: How to identify your non-negotiables. How to stop self sabotaging your health and fitness routine. How to start so you keep your results after you reach your goal Why consequences have...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast I am joined by my close friend, mom of 3, and current client Danielle Towle to talk about how she started using fitness to become the best version of herself. We go into depth on: How she learned to focus on “becoming” rather than “achieving”. How she learned to start living with intention. How she learned to feel at home in her body again postpartum. H...

On this special episode of The Fit Parent Podcast I am joined by my wife, Megan, to talk about how she lost 25 lbs and over 18 inches in the last year without tracking calories or giving up cheesecake. We go into depth on: Her journey to rediscover her body after having 3 kids in 19 months How she created a new routine without extreme diet or fitness What were her keys to losing the weight without...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast we are talking about why mastering the skills are more important than focusing on the solution. We go into depth on: The importance of shifting your focus from the solution to the skills it takes to crush (and keep crushing) your goals. How building adaptable habits is the key to unlocking long term success. How to prevent the unknown from detailing you...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast I am joined by certified personal trainer, nutrition coach & mom Rachel Trotta to talk about building short term weight loss goals into long term lifestyle changes. We go into depth on: The importance of fitting your routine into what is actually happening in your life How to define your “end goal” in order to shift from weight loss to weight mainte...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast we are talking about the fourth trimester of pregnancy, postpartum.  We go into depth on: How your pelvic floor can change after pregnancy How to know when it’s time to seek a specialist for healing your pelvic floor How to strengthen your pelvic floor postpartum How to strengthen your core postpartum and which exercises to avoid How to redefine your we...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast I am joined by fitness coach and strength training expert, Ren Collier, to talk about the components of a good strength training program. We go into depth on: The importance of strength training for longevity & lifestyle How to build your own strength training program How to use strength training to overcome everyday challenges Why a strength traini...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast we are talking about the 5 lessons I’ve learned from my 5 years as a fitness coach. We go into depth on: Why more is not always better Why novelty is the enemy of success Why the principles of fitness won’t change no matter what stage of your journey you’re in How to find the balance between intensity and sustainability How what gets you in the door doe...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast I am joined by strength & wellness coach Jonathan Angelilli to talk about the bare necessities of fitness: breath work, movement & nourishment. We go into depth on:  Why it’s so important to use breath work, movement & nourishment to drive your fitness efforts Why the selfish choice can also be the wise choice, especially when it comes to pa...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast we are talking about how to define your “fit life”. We go into depth on: What is a fit life How to work backward from your dream life to set your goals How to decide what tradeoffs to make to build out your fit life How to measure the right data for your goals How our goals shift with each season of our life and what to do when they do Goals can change...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast I am joined by fitness success coach & mentor Drea Maxwell to talk about the fundamentals of (business, life & fitness) success. We go into depth on: How to bring yourself back to your root when life gets hectic How to be successful without sacrificing any part of your life to do it  How asking for help can set off a positive chain reaction (eve...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast, we are talking about fitness, nutrition and mindset throughout the first 3 trimesters of pregnancy. We go into depth on: How to prepare yourself for the biggest challenges in each trimester to stay consistent with your activity levels How to adjust your diet plan to support your nutrition needs and deal with complications like nausea, food aversions, &...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast, we are talking all about fitness & nutrition during pregnancy. We go into depth on: How to prepare your body before, during and after pregnancy How to use the building blocks of fat loss during pregnancy How to shift your fitness and nutrition goals Why it’s so much harder to lose weight and focus on your fat loss after pregnancy How to shorten the...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast, I am joined by current client & mom of 2, Nichole Sweeney to talk about how she stopped living in the extremes of dieting and weight loss, and learned to start living with intention and balance. We go into depth on: How she learned to address her background track of negative thoughts without letting them derail her mindset How she built intentional...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast, we talk about limiting beliefs and how to combat them. We go into depth on: What are limiting beliefs and how they impact us Why our mindset is just as important as tactics when it comes to achieving our fitness goals How our expectations keep us stuck How to silence limiting beliefs for good How to change our mindset to accomplish anything We have all...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast, we talk about setting process oriented goals. We go into depth on: Why the process is more important than the outcome when it comes to our goals How to make a shift from outcome oriented goals to process oriented goals How to reframe your expectations to achieve sustainable results How to build out a process that works for you What are SMART goals and...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast, we talk about the importance of tracking progress and how to make adjustments. We go into depth on: Why the scale is actually the least helpful tool for tracking your fitness progress Why taking photos are an essential tool for tracking progress (even though it’s often the hardest to do) What measurements to take and how often to take them How to use y...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast, I am joined by fitness and nutrition coach & mom Ashely Rogers to talk about her mental and physical journey with body image & fitness throughout her childhood and adulthood. We go into depth on: How to overcome society’s standards of body image to set our own standards How to identify negative core beliefs & combat them to achieve sustaina...

On today’s episode of The Fit Parent Podcast, we talk about the fourth and final “S” of fat loss, strategy. We go into depth on: Why planning & preparation are the key to success Why your plan needs account for inevitable hiccups How to lower the barrier for entry for your nutrition How to prepare for your workouts so that they actually happen How to play the game ahead of time so you know you...