The Fit Perception

Send a text T Is back with all the hot takes of the fitness industry!  He discusses Tom Brady's savagery, why boxing exhibition matches need to stop, and why he's been working out the way he has lately!  He goes into a pros and cons list of all of the different types of working out and what to expect from each one!   Life Lessons From Fitness:  Always take the toughest option instead of...

Send a text Welcome Back!   T gets a little political bringing up Joe Rogan's use of Ivermectin, and Trump being the official commentator of the fight on Saturday.   But then he turns it right around into fitness and the goings on in the fitness world.  He discusses the new record set for the longest held plank, and how we should view and value our fitness now, because we won't be able t...

Send a text T comes in HOT about social media "challenges" and why they're so stupid, and how far we've fallen as a society with such challenges.  He gives a hot take on the Jake Paul/Tyrone Woodley match, and how it impacts the future of sports, as well as the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving being inducted to the Sioux tribe.  Life Lessons From Fitness:  Do the work, even when...

Send a text T is in a funk... but that doesn't stop him from bringing the heat!! He talks about why justification will never make you right.  Doing what's correct, will make you, no amount of justification will change that.   Then he discusses the obsession with cardio, and how it can be dangerous to your metabolism, why and when we should use it, and more importantly, what we should thi...

Send a text T discusses FAQs he gets asked, and the most simple, thoughtful responses to those questions. He goes into annoyances he sees in the fitness industries from trainers and social media influencers, and why they need to stop. Then he talks news from the body building world, NBA trades, and goings on within that sphere.  Life Lessons From Fitness:  You only have two options when you make a...

Send a text Episode 21 is full of epiphanies about fitness that T has had about himself and the industry as a whole.  He finally figured out where his fitness/physical drive comes from and why he always feels the need to workout and be active.  He talks about the NBA and ridiculous contracts that are being signed, players being moved, and among other sports talk, finishing with the wonderful post...

Send a text T is back on track and venting about the Olympics and CrossFit. He discusses Simone Biles' impact on mental health and why we need to redefine what mental health is.  Then he talks about how ludicrous it is to share a gold medal, and why we should never support sharing 1st place.  Life Lessons From Fitness:  - Learning a breadth of knowledge is good, but only go into depth on thin...

Send a text Fit Perceptions is back on track, and ready to rumble!  T talks about his technology woes, and how they've kind of held him back from recording for a while, but he's going to work through it and set up a sweet studio!   This episode is all about the Olympics, Crossfit, and other sports, and what it takes to be incredible in those areas.  He discusses the mindset of a professi...

Send a text T is back after a few weeks' hiatus!  He talks about the difficulty in getting the podcast going again, the heartbreak of the NBA playoffs, Simone Biles' new skills and controversy surrounding them.  He discusses the dangers of reacting to everything around us instead of taking a moment to think and remove ourselves from situations that impact us negatively.  The Life Lesson...

Send a text What's up from Utah!?  This is the first guest episode! T's brother Joe is on the show to talk sports, weakness, greatness, and therapy.  We discuss crossover in sports and why some people are purists, and others celebrate the crossover.   We discuss different stories about why difficulty and tough times are what lead to our improvement and progress, and why society is turnin...

Send a text What's up Fit Perception fam!!   T opens with a pet peeve..... sorry not sorry.  It's all about what to do with fitness advice and how to ask for and receive it!   He talks about his correction from last week's episode on diets, and confirms the real healthiest food you can eat.   He also discusses the NUMBER ONE thing to do if you want to lose weight.  Yup. You do this...

Send a text T opens the episode with a debate on which culture has the best/healthiest food and why??  He goes into depth on the recent boxing match between Jake Paul and Ben Askren, and how unhealthy it is to get obsessed with events that don't bring valuable entertainment, or inspiration to the viewers.  There are three things/implementations that T tries to live his life by, but he's...

Send a text T talks about women refs in the NBA, possibly raising the hoop standard height, and how breathing plays a huge role in every aspect of our lives. He also discusses how confidence is just allowing ourselves to to do what we believe.  Life Lesson From Fitness: Focusing on real answers and solutions to problems, rather than just bandaid solutions.  Devils Advocate: Should women and men be...

Send a text Welcome Back!! T opens the show by talking about how sore he is and why, which leads to discussing the power of positive affirmations and how they can change your life.  He talks about why people shouldn't rely on their motivation to begin their fitness journey, because it won't last.  If you want to improve, you have to be okay with being called out, and not be offended.  Th...

Send a text T opens the show by ranting about how infuriating it is to celebrate mediocrity instead of actual amazing accomplishments, among other things.  Life Lessons from Fitness:  The lesson comes from the upcoming boxing match between Eddie Hall and Halfthor Bjornsson. Don't live under assumption that you have to stay in your lane just because that's where you've seen the most...

Send a text T jumps right into the current events with the NBA All-Star Game, and how impressive the athletes continue to be.  He philosophized about the human body, limitations, and discusses when he thinks humans will stop improving athletically/physically.  He goes on a rant about differing opinions, why we should encourage them, and tells a story of his friend completing something amazing athl...

Send a text T gets deep and personal about cancel culture and his perspective on cancelling athletes, celebrities, and just people in general.  Tying it into fitness, he talks about fat shaming, and how we improve as a people.  Life's lesson from fitness is all about how things are always changing, improving, and becoming "better" and "more effective," but that doesn'...

Send a text It's been a while!  T discusses the ice storm that came through Texas and how it impacted his mindset towards fitness and health and why fitness and health is so reliant on our interactions with others. He opens up about about why our perceptions of fitness are so important and why they shouldn't be ignored or discounted!  Perceptions like recovery and stretching.  Do they he...

Send a text T gives a little update on what he's been doing physically to challenge himself and why!  The big current event topics he discusses deal Lebron's altercation with a fan, and why Tom Brady continues to be the GOAT.  Discussing Tom Brady, leads to an interesting take on what it means to be great, how to keep being great, and why we should always strive to be the best versions o...

Send a text Welcome Back!! In Epsidode 4, T talks about one of his biggest heroes, Kobe Bryant, and why he was such an inspiration. His mentality, why we should even have heroes, and how to wisely choose and use our heroes.   He talks about the NUMBER ONE thing you need above all else, if you're going to stick to your health and fitness goals, and why it's the number one thing.   The Dev...

Send a text T opens with some insight on the Connor vs. Poirier fight, and an impression he took from the fight and how we can apply it in our lives.  Along with the fight, he discusses other current event and topics such as the health of athletes as it pertains to their salaries and money, why negativity and terrible things are the focus of the industry right now, and the most exciting current ev...

Send a text Thomas opens by talking about current sports, events, articles, and happenings taking place right now, and why we should be paying attention.   He brings up a life lesson that he's learned from fitness; how to turn weak things into strengths. It is possible!  The Devil's Advocate topic today is Treat Yo' Self, and T gets pretty heated with himself on both sides of the op...

Send a text Thomas introduces himself, and explains what the point of this podcast is, where it will go in the future, and how the show is going to be structured.  T discusses the current climate of fitness as a whole, mentioning the NBA and CrossFit as examples to look at as to how they maintained the ability to stay relevant and open during the madness of 2020.  The biggest portion of the show w...