The Maximus Podcast

Dana Santas aka “The Mobility Maker” is for our money the world’s leading expert in the breathing and mobility space. We don’t think there’s anyone better. She’s been working for two decades now with 45+ pro teams across all sports, hundreds of athletes, coaches and members of the tactical community. In addition to coaching, she’s an author, an on-air fitness expert, and an international presenter...

New flash. It’s okay for men to have feelings. It’s okay for men to be vulnerable, to need help, and to admit they’re dealing with depression or psychological issues. Admitting you need help isn’t an admission of weakness it’s actually the opposite. I think he’s episode of “The Maximus Podcast” Joe Cebula and Bobby Maximus talk about a few on Bobby’s recent posts, the idea that men can be vulnerab...

Gunnar Peterson. He doesn’t need an introduction. He’s truly one of the best in the world of “Strength & Conditioning”. If there’s one man who has done it all in this industry it’s him. He’s a person we’ve looked up to for a very long time, a person we hold in extremely high regard, and the best of all he’s as real as they come. You won’t to miss this episode. It’s legendary. You can download the...

Fat Shaming. Should there be some shame associated with being fat? Is it okay to tease, mock, or be mean to fat people? Where do you draw the line? Are men a fair target? Women? Children? We get the whole “tough love” thing but being a bully is bullshit. In this Episode of “The Maximus Podcast” we discuss the latest viral videos put out by Bill Maher and James Corden, if we think there’s any truth...

You ask the question. We answer it. Sounds simple enough right? In this episode of “The Maximus Podcast” Joe Cebula and Bobby Maximus field questions submitted by Maximus Podcast listeners. We will answer any question you send so get ready for a fun, quick moving, and often times funny podcast. Just remember though we are ruthlessly honest so before you ask us a question ask yourself one first “Is...

Effort is everything. We live in a world where everyone believes that they will live the life of their dreams by doing the minimal amount of work. It just doesn’t work like that. So you can complain, you can criticize others, you can make excuses but if you’re unhappy with your situation it’s because you simply don’t put in enough work. In this episode of “The Maximus Podcast” your hosts Joe Cebul...

Recently Bobby Maximus competed in the World Master Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships. In this episode of “The Maximus Podcast” Joe Cebula and Bobby Maximus break down what happened at the competition, they discuss the lows of losing, the highs of winning, and why the mental game is often times more important than the physical. You won’t want to miss this highly introspective episode. Whether you’...

Lisa Maximus. World Record holding powerlifter, trainer, mom, wife, and one sexy woman. She has a no-frills approach to both training and life. Her mission is to empowers life changes in others through the power of exercise. In this Episode of “The Maximus Podcast” Joe Cebula and Bobby Maximus talk to Lisa about training, fake ass Instagram stars, and the challenges of training with your mate. You...

Have you ever heard that you shouldn’t ever let your kids lift weight because it will stunt their growth. Spoiler alert: It’s not true. If that was case every kid who ever grew up on a farm would be tiny. Better not let your kid piggy back someone else either. They’ll grow up to be 4 feet tall. There’s a lot of bad information out there regarding kids and fitness. But as always you can’t trust us...

There’s a lot of bullshit out there. Lies, lies, and more lies. Everywhere you turn there’s some new “snake oil” salesman telling you the latest and greatest information on how to get fit. It seems these days that anyone with an Instagram account and a fancy camera can be a “fitness expert”. In this episode of “The Maximus Podcast” Joe Cebula and Bobby Maximus talk about various sources of fitness...

So apparently we hurt some people’s feelings. Last week during the podcast we accused people of “not wanting it”. In this Episode of “The Maximus Podcast” we apologize to everyone we so deeply offended. We were wrong, it’s not that you don’t want it, you just don’t value it. That or it’s not worth struggling for. Listen to the podcast to see what we are talking about. Give us another chance to mak...

Have you ever heard people say that they need more discipline? The idea of discipline is bullshit. These people don’t need discipline they just need to actually want it more. It’s funny how disciplined people can be in one are of their lives but completely devoid of it in others. In this episode of “The Maximus Podcast” Joe Cebula and Bobby Maximus debunk the myths behind discipline, call people o...

Doing cardio is cool and all but you know what is even cooler? Being really fucking strong. In this episode of “The Maximus Podcast” Joe Cebula and Bobby Maximus discuss how to create and design workouts that will get you stronger than you ever thought possible. This is a fast paced, information paced episode so shut your mouth, open your ears, and pay attention. Also just so you’re aware there’s...

We hate the term “sell out”. Just because you have product to sell, you run a gym that charges a membership, you have a podcast, a book, or are successful doesn’t mean that you are less then. The fitness world is filled with people who spew hate and jealousy to those more successful than they are. They put others down, talk about how only they know the way and how all of fitness is fucked. Beware...

This week’s episode of “The Maximus Podcast” is intended to help you to avoid arguments. That said if you’re the kind of person looking for a fight there’s lots of useful tips to help you provoke others. It all depends on how you choose to use the information. We talk about the word “really” and why you should be careful using it, we’ll teach you the important of “fixing your face”, and finally, w...

Have you been sitting on the couch too long? Have you let yourself completely go? Do you visit the “drive thru” line more than the gym? Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. Well, maybe not all of us but many of us have. Obesity, poor fitness, and shitty health are problems that are running rampant into today’s society. Maybe you’re one of those people who realizes that and wants to do something ab...

Have you ever been caught in the middle of a “Communication Breakdown”? Poor communication skills and a low emotional IQ can often lead to serious conflict. In this episode of “The Maximus Podcast” your hosts Joe Cebula and Bobby Maximus explore some rules to keep communication both productive and positive. The key is to have good conflict resolution skills and keep your emotions in check. On the...

We get it. You’re looking for the easy way out. You want something that will help you fulfill all of your fitness dreams for the absolute least amount of work. You want to look like The Rock or Jason Statham by sitting on your couch all day and eating Doritos. We hate to break it to you but there’s no such thing as a free lunch. There’s no short cuts and you can’t just pay three easy installments...

Your level of fitness is affected by more than just how much or how hard you train. Your nutrition plays a huge role in your results. If you feel like you’re spinning your wheels in the gym or you feel like you’re not making the progress you feel you deserve chances are there’s something wrong with the way you fuel your body. A few adult beverages a night and fast food isn’t the way to the body of...

Are you looking for the secret to all of your fitness dreams? A super top secret way to burn all your body fat and build muscle like Hercules? Are you looking for the “perfect workout”? Well, look no further. In this Episode of “The Maximus Podcast” we reveal the secrets of working out that will change your life forever. Actually none of that is true and it’s all horse shit. There’s no such thing...

Fear is a liar. It controls almost every aspect of our lives. It clouds our judgment and influences our lives much more than we realize. It determines our career path who we marry and the dreams we decide to follow or the dreams we choose to let die. In Episode 21 of “The Maximus Podcast” Joe Cebula and Bobby Maximus discuss why being afraid can potentially be a good thing, how to use the fear res...

Most of our podcasts we’ve dedicated to psychology and the strengthening of the mind. We didn’t neglect the body on purpose. In our opinion real training begins in the mind so we started there first. If you have been listening, taking notes, and incorporating some of the lessons you’ve learned into your life you’re probably finding yourself much more “put together” upstairs. So now it’s time to fo...

George Mayhew is the ultimate corporate athlete. He has worked for a number of the top UK companies, in a range of sectors. Most recently he worked as a member of the Executive Management Committee of National Grid (National Grid is one of the largest investor owned utilities in the world with revenues over 15 billion dollars last year). As the Corporate Affairs Director he helped navigate the com...

Stop F***ing complaining. It seems that people want to complain about everything these days. The weather, the traffic, their shitty relationship, their job. Guess what? Nobody likes it. Nobody wants to hear it. So please just shut the hell up. In this episode of “The Maximus Podcast” your hosts Joe Cebula and Bobby Maximus discuss how much they hate complain and just how stupid complaining really...

Life isn’t what happens to you. It’s how you react to it. We may not be able to fully control what the world throws our way but we can control how we internalize the things we experience. Are you stuck in a cycle of negativity? Do you or does someone you know complain about everything? You can break that cycle by “changing the narrative”. How you choose to perceive things is up to. Feelings are no...