The Get Better At Life Podcast

Does your environment contribute to your success or does it hinder your chances? In this episode, Darren suggests 3 key areas that you need to focus on when creating the right environment to be sucsessful in your health & fitness pursuits. If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles  

What would you like to be able to do when you're 100 years old? The Centenarian Decathlon is a concept that allows you to pick 10 events that you can test yourself on when you get to 100. In this episode, Darren suggests his ideas on his personal events but also how to approach training for this and checking off milestones along the way

When used correctly, scaling your workouts can be one of the most beneficial things you can do to make progress in the gym. It's important to use scaling correctly and not let ego get in the way. In this episode, Darren talks about the different reasons to scale, how we can scale and some things to consider when you are scaling. If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfu...

What is more impressive - extreme feats of strength or extreme feats of endurance? People tend to prioritize one or more of these in their own training and will likely sway towards this in their opioion. In this episode, Darren explores the benefits of training each of these and shares his opinion on which is more impressive! If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunct...

A fitness level system will show you exactly where you are now and what you need to do to achieve the next level. In this episode Darren talks about the benefits of using a level system and how other industries have used this very successfully. f you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles

When you workout - are you practicing, training or competing? Most people are doing one, way more often than they should be. In this episode Darren talks about what you should prioritize more in your workouts so that you can make long term progress! If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles  

When things get tough - you don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems and habits. Building habits is tough. In this episode, Darren talks about how to use streaks to build your habits and he shares some examples of how to get back on track when it falls apart! If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more...

Endurance events are great ways to test yourself, physically & mentally. The training is often much tougher than the event (not just the physical aspect), sometimes the repetitive nature can be too much mentally. In this episode, Darren talks about Functional Endurance Training, which is his method for getting ready for long distance events. Learn how to balance building muscle, staying strong & h...

Barefoot shoes allow our feet to work as they are supposed to. In the episode, Darren talks about what defines a barefoot shoe and shares his own experience with transitioning to wearing only barefoot style shoes. If you want to try a barefoot shoe, check out https://www.vivobarefoot.com/ca/ and use code DEFYFITNESS15 If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfit...

The pandemic forced active regular gym goers to try to find a solution to working out from home. Companies rallied to create the best product for the market. Unfortunately many of these failed and so did the people trying to achieve their goals from home. In this episode, Darren explores why this happened and what people need to be successful with fitness. If you like this episode please subscribe...

Do you lose momentum when you go on vacation? It doesn't have to be that way. Being a lifestyle athlete should allow you to be consistent even when you're on a trip. In this episode, Darren shares his strategies of how to get some workouts in and still have time for all the good things. If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles

Are your workouts enough? Do you take your NEAT into consideration when looking at your overall health and fitness. In this episode Darren gives practical tips on how to increase your NEAT so that you can create a good foundation to your fitness. If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles

Many people enjoy having a meal out. The problem is, we aren't in control of the quality or quantity of what we are eating. In this episode, Darren gives some practical tips to implement when you're eating out to both enjoy the meal and keep making progress towards your goals If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles

There could be many reason that people quit when things get tough. In the episode, Darren explores some of these reasons and suggests ways to enable you to build the resilience to NEVER quit! If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles

PEA's are items that you can use in the gym to help your performance. In this episode Darren breaks down the most common PEA's, who should use them, why they should use them and the benefits they can provide. Be careful though as they may not be good for everyone! If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles

When you're deep in an AMRAP, your legs are burning and you're gasping for air; are you thinking about anything else other than the workout at hand? Likely not, this level of intensity requires ultimate focus. In this episode, Darren discuss' Jason Khalipa's AMRAP Mentality concept to help you apply that level of focus to other areas of your life. If you like this episode please subscribe for more...

How do you deal with injuries? Do they effect you mentally? Do you have a set plan for when they happen? In this epiosode Darren talks about the difference between minor & major injuries and how to deal with them. If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles  

Do you struggle when it comes to food prior to a workout? While it will be a little different for everyone, Darren shares some principles on what you should aim for with a pre-workout meal or snack! If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles

Carrying weight on your back could be considered one of the most Functional things we can do as human beings. In this episode, Darren discuss' 5 key benefits that can come from Rucking regularly. If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles

The popularity of Morning Routines on social media over the last few years has sky rocketed. Every "Guru" will tell you that you need to have a list of things to do when you wake up in order to have a successful day. While having a couple of productive things to do first thing in the morning can help, there are some down sides to this too. Check out the episode to see how you can make a moning rou...

Even though most people know the difference between good nutrition and bad nutrition, it can still be very difficult for people to eat in order to support thier goals. In this episode Darren gives 5 principles of nutrition that you can take to any way of eating. If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles

What is your mindset like during a workout? Do you have internal battles with those voices in your head? Everyone has to deal with some form of negative or positive self talk. In this episode, Darren gives some ideas of how to deal with those voices and get the most out of your workouts. You don't want to miss this one! If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit  www.defyfunctionalf...

To be fit and healthy, going to the gym 3-5 hours per week may not be enough overall. In this epioside, Darren talks about how much time we have outside of our workouts to improve our fitness and what we can do. If you like this episode please subscribe for more. Visit www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog  for more articles

Having a yearly challenge has been a "secret sauce" to staying consistent over many years. In this episode, Darren uncovers the benefits and how you can use yearly challenges to become a better human - ultimately becoming Better At Life. Visit www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog for more articles

How you measure progress is up to you, however, you need to have a goal and a way to measure that progress. In this episode, Darren discusses different ways that we can measure in order to see our progress. Why progress is important and what to do if we aren't seeing progress. If you like this episode please subscribe for more Visit www.defyfunctionalfitness.com/blog for more articles