The Fit Perception

Send a text Welcome back to another episode!  T opens the show with a story about how he went to the gym and all the "alpha" energy he felt and how to curb that. Then he discussed the recent events that happened in the NBA involving punching teammates, suspensions, and playoff contention.  He discusses the recent UFC fights and what we can learn about controlling our emotions, learning t...

Send a text T talks about a few things that you should never do in the gym, and why he would never allow them to happen in his own gym.  Then discusses how to act correctly in the gym, and how important the gym etiquette is.  He talks about Hugh Jackman training for Wolverine and what it means for the rest of regular people.  Then he voices his opinion on Netflix putting together fitness series&ap...

Send a text T opens the show talking about March Madness and how silly it is to obsess over college sports to the extent that we do. Then this leads into a rant about California banning tobacco and how they don't actually care about the damage of tobacco, they only care about what makes them money in the long run, so they're switching to cannabis. Then he talks about the obsession we hav...

Send a text T opens the show discussing new insights into the Ja Morant debacle, and how sad it is to see such talent wasted.  But then he talks about the Tyreek Hill USATF championship race, and the embarrassment it was for the other athletes in attendance, and what it means for athletes everywhere.  This leads him into the discussion of what is the number one thing that should be focused on, abo...

Send a text T discusses the Ja Morant drama, and why, a lot of the time, it's our fault that athletes and others in the public eye, seek out detrimental behavior.  He then talks about Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit and what it tells us about the depraved nature of our society now, and how ashamed we should be of our obsession with "capturing" moments.  Then he talks about the Kanye W...

Send a text T talks about how much he misses strength training, why it's so important, and why every single person needs to incorporate it into their lives, regardless of whether or not they "enjoy" it. He talks about the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury fight and what can be learned from the losses.  Then he goes deep into what our lives mean right now in this moment of history and how to...

Send a text T is joined by Willie Cruz, the Director of Performance for the Houston Rockets.  They discuss Willies athletic background, the injury that ended his basketball career, but launched him into his passion of helping others excel in athletics and performance.  They talk about training techniques, conditioning programs, the future of the NBA, what it takes to be great, and what it's l...

Send a text T recaps Super Bowl LVII and his brief thoughts surrounding the event and halftime show. Then he discusses Tom Brady's second retirement and how sad it is to see what he's gone through since his first retirement, and what we should do to make sure athletes don't play longer than they should.  Then he talks about the Kyrie nonsense that keeps happening, and how sports org...

Send a text T discusses the celsius lawsuit and fiasco, and why it shouldn't be a surprise anymore when supplement companies lie about the ingredients in their supplements.  Then he goes deep into how he wishes people would understand that the one secret to being successful in fitness/health is consistency. After discussing consistency, he brings up sports and what he wishes would happen to y...

Send a text T recaps his trip to Europe and how he almost got in a fight in a Norwegian restaurant!  Then he talks about the ridiculous, government backed,  new health chart that encourages the consumption of Lucky Charms over steak, claiming that they are a "healthier option." This leads into his discussion of the Dana White domestic violence episode, and how money got him out of it.  T...

Send a text The amazing Lisa Clarke joins T for the second time to discuss the impact, importance, and everything we don't know about CBD and THC.  Before they get to the real science, Lisa talks about her incredible experience of working with the Astros through the World Series; all the lessons she learned, crazy fan bases, and what to do when the unexpected happens.  Then they dive deep int...

Send a text T welcomes you back to the show talking about the madness of the world cup and how there's no other sport contest that comes close to it.  Then he talks about athletes who need to retire and why they need to just move on when they are out of their prime.  He discusses the liver king's steroid use, and why we need to normalize people who use steroids.  And finally he talks abo...

Send a text T welcomes you back to the show talking about how poorly the lakers are doing, protesters getting lit up at NFL games, and CrossFit clapping back at the haters.  Then he recounts his competitive switch that went off last week during the Barry's challenge and what it means going forward.  He talks about the price of competition and how to use it.  Life Lessons From Fitness: If you...

Send a text T's long time friend Alex Pineda joins the show for episode 62.  After talking about his move to Houston and what it has been like, the boys get into a discussion about steroid usage, if it's something everyone should do, and if it will every become mainstream or if it even should. Then they talk about all of the new, ridiculous sports that keep popping up and how the focus o...

Send a text T opens the show furious about how Novac Djokovic and Aaron Rodgers were treated for being unvaccinated and how ridiculous it is that organizations are still mandating it for professional athletes. Then he discusses the insanity of LeBron James' NBA contract and how he should never be allowed to say he has a chip on his shoulder to prove people wrong anymore. T discusses how power...

Send a text T welcomes back to the show a previous FPP guest and long time fitness friend and brother, Isaiah Harmison. The discuss living life in LA and the pace of social media on places like LA, and what it means for the future. The talk about Andrew Tate and his ability to utilize peoples' anger and perceptions to build an empire in the time of "cancel culture." Then they discus...

Send a text T opens the show by talking about how scared he was about losing his passion for fitness, and the epiphany that it led to. Then he discusses the CrossFit games and how other sports should pay attention to sport development. Then goes into a deep discussion on over training and why it needs to be more of a focus in the public eye.  Life Lessons From Fitness:  Things don't need to b...

Send a text T opens the show talking about SoulCycles' new marketing campaign against Peleton, and how ridiculous it is. Then he gets into the development of the Britney Griner case, and what it should mean for the future of minor drug charges. Then he dissects the issue of being comfortable vs. being happy.  Life Lessons From Fitness:  Do not confuse simplicity with ease, and complexity with...

Send a text The brothers open the show talking about the insane heat of Texas vs. the mild heat of Utah then get into talking about the absurd diets that people get on and why.  Joe opens up about his own issues with eating, and trying to find a way to fix the issue without getting on medication or other medical procedures.  They discuss the dangers of sugar and how that is probably the biggest is...

Send a text T talks about going to see the Sound of Music, and how it helped him to break down some emotional barriers and feel emotions and memories he hadn't for a long time. He discusses how the fitness world is finally starting to shift perspectives where people are understanding there's no specific way to "be fit," or only one way to get there, and how you shouldn't b...

Send a text T opens the show talking about the development of Brittney Griner's imprisonment, and what it should mean for the future.  Then discusses how insane NBA trades are, and the ridiculous amount of money that is spread around. Then he moves on to talk about how trans athletes might be getting a competitive league of their own, and what that could mean for the future of sports. He then...

Send a text T  opens the show talking about the reaction videos all over social media about the Kardashian's workouts. Then he talks about the trend of fitness groups getting their own workouts, and how ridiculous it is to even push that. Then he discusses a new study of micro workouts and how it could impact fitness as a whole. Then he briefly discusses the Tommy Fury Jake Paul scheduled fig...

Send a text T opens the show talking about the new direction he's hoping to take everything with the podcast and his life in general.  Then he talks about Justin Biebers condition, what he thinks he should do, and where he should take his future musical endeavors. Then he discusses the NBA Finals briefly, and goes into the two most important things that coaches/trainers can do, to be the best...

Send a text T opens with a rant about golf and the insanity of the LIV Tour happenings. Then he goes into the debate of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover model and why it's both good and bad for the fitness industry. After that he discusses his top 5 exercises of all time, which he believes if you were limited to those 5 you'd still be in the best shape of your life, and best...

Send a text T opens up the show talking about his Murph workout experience and how inspiring it was to watch the CrossFit Semifinals.   Then he goes into the NBA Finals atrocities and LeBron James becoming the first active player to become a billionaire. Then he discusses his epiphany of how to live his best life now, vs. trying to live his best life from his past.  After his epiphany he discusses...