The Flex with Aliyah

On this episode I have guest Kevin Thompson joining me to talk about the Savage point series. We have fun discussing the current standings in the men's division, shortening of the Florida race course, and changes to the point series over the last couple years.

This episode features Viven Tran, an elite OCR racer., sharing her take on the 2024 USA National Championship. We discuss the obstacles, the terrain, and the rules of the event. Tune in for a great episode!

On today's episode we have guest Jeannie Orend. We talk about her experience at the 2024 OCRWC event as well as the surprising news Spartan/OCRWC just released.

This episode is about hosting my own competition, The Festivus Games. There is a lot of work that goes into making an event successful, and I talk about what really makes the event a success.

Three athletes, one mic. This episode is all about Midwest OCR, an obstacle racing event that just took place September 28th, 2024. I have two amazing guests who join me on this episode. We talk about our first hand experience and chat all about the race, from start line suggestions to struggles on obstacles.

The development of Race Read Obstacles, where they started to where they are now. It's amazing how their hard work paid off and how far they've coming in 4-6 years.

This episode defines set backs and talks about my most recent setback. The goal is to paint a realistic picture of my setback and how it has impacted me.

Check out this podcast for some brain stimulation. I talk about online games and apps I use to have fun and keep my brain sharp.

Work life balance is all about being unbalanced. There is no such thing as work life balance. Life is more about dealing with being off kilter than staying balanced. Check out this episode for tips on how to handle work life balance, and hear how I manage to not tip over with my work life balancing act.

What are the Festivus Games and who are they for? This episode is all about what the Festivus Games are and who they are best suited for. I have lots of experience dabbling in this event from when I first started CrossFit, and now as a gym owner, I have the amazing opportunity to host one of these events. Expect to learn about the event, what the upcoming fall event has in store for you, and how y...

This episode is all about the 2024 OCR World Championship race in Costa Rica I talk about what the events are, rules, and the schedule. If interested in learning more about obstacle course racing and this elite event, take a listen. Enjoy.

This episode talks about some of the highlights from the 2024 Olympic Games. There were so many phenomenal performances, so I chose my favorite stories.

This episode is about how to eat well and be health conscious while flying. Sometimes it seems easier to throw our routines out the window when we travel. That "easier" piece really boils down to our efforts. We don't want to put the effort in to being health conscious. That little effort will go a long way, because it is that consistent effort that keeps you and your body healthy.

This episode discusses what grip strength is. I break down the different types of grip work one can improve on as well as provide several exercises to build up grip strength,.

This episode is about the core - what it is and why it is important. Whether and athlete or not, core is essential to our daily tasks. Take a listen and learn some fundamental exercises.

This episode talks about starting a morning routine and why developing one might help kick start your day. I talk about my own morning routine, why I started one, and what positive benefits I noticed from being consistent with it.

This episode is about obsession with fitness, and that that really boils down to an obsession with potential, the obsession with wanting more. The story highlighted in this particular episode is how I fell into OCR; how my obsession with fitness built itself into my current sport.

In the summer there are so many cookouts, BBQs, graduations, and other summer festivities, like the 4th of July celebrations. And many times we try to slim down for these events, over indulge during, and feel guilty after. This cycle isn't healthy and it isn't balanced. That is exactly what this episode is about. It is about managing your nutrition so you can have fun and feel guilt free at these...

This episode is about how to nutritionally manage your road trips or race travel. There are several easy tips to start implementing when traveling on the road. Take a listen and learn how you can travel with optimal performance in mind. It doesn't matter whether you're dealing with a 90min car ride to an event or a 7hrour road tip, learning how to nutritionally manage your road trip is key!

The business of being a personal trainer isn't sexy. And this episodes talks about why it is so hard to stay afloat as a personal trainer. If you're just starting out in business, take a listen about why getting started can be challenging, especially in the personal training field.

This episode is part 2 of the Fitfluencers vs Trainers episode. In this episode the main focus is what qualifies a personal trainer as a good one. In this day and age it is hard to shift through all the bull shit and find qualified, reliable trainers. Take a listen and start figuring out how find the best coach/trainer for you.

This episode of The Flex with Aliyah is about Frontline OCR. What it is, who it is for, and why it is a top tier race. This episode also discusses some of Frontline's top grip obstacles and provides a firsthand perspective of those key obstacles. There are also some tips for athletes and their mental game woven throughout, so don't miss this episode!

In this day and age it is hard to figure out what is and isn't real on social media. And with the rise in FitFluencers, it has become even harder to trust online sources. This episode defines what a FitFluencer is, and if they should or shouldn't be trusted and why.

This week on The Flex with Aliyah I talk about 3 tips to help you manage situations that leave you feeling out of control. If you struggle with refocusing on what's in your control or find it hard to redirect your energy, then this podcast episode is perfect for you.

This episode of the Flex with Aliyah talks about 3 tips to help you come back stronger from injury. We all know the physical components of an injury, rest and rehab.. But there isn't much discussion about the mental ailments of injury. And sometimes the mental repercussions are far worse than the physical damage. So how do we tackle the mental side? Take a listen to this episode to find out.