The Pat Flynn Show

Pat and Aleks think maybe it's time to stop reading so many different fitness articles and to do this instead...

Zach Even-Esh, host of the Strong Life Podcast, owner of The Underground Strength Gym, joins Pat to talk about planning, and creating, your perfect day.

Tom asks Pat about the keto diet. Pat answers Tom. Many things are discussed. Including: - What is the ketogenic diet? - What are the symptoms of "carb flu" (and how to combat them)? - Is the keto diet for everyone? - Do you need to track marcos on the keto diet? - How to make the keto diet simpler and more practical. - Pat's new 14 Day Ketobolic Challenge. And more! Show Notes and Resources: The...

One of the best nutritional strategies (yet one people are seldom to talk about, perhaps because it isn't particularly "trendy") is the use of protein-rich meal replacements.  Studies have shown that the use of strategic meal replacements not only produces "robust initial weight loss", but also "improvements in a number of health-related parameters during weight maintenance, including inflammation...

Today Pat talks about an important technically--an attitude of mind, really--to bring into your practice of physical and mental training. This technique can be used to increase the amount of weight you lift, better adhere to a diet plan, learn a musical instrument, etc. The applications are endless. 

Sunday School is a bonus series of the Pat Flynn show, discussing matters of faith, spirituality, and religion. In this inaugural episode, Pat gives what he believes to be the best definition of faith, and why it's so important to get this right. 

Aleks Salkin (aka The Hebrew Hammer) joins Pat to discuss strategies and tactics for mastering a freestanding handstand. 

The ketogenic diet has surged in popularity recently,  and many people have come to swear by it. Now, whether or not a person SHOULD follow a ketogenic diet is a topic for another day (see the related article in the show notes section), but if you ARE following a ketogenic diet, or at least considering it, then this is the episode for you.   Pat gives 5 (or was it 6?) tips for getting into ketosis...

Today Tom asks Pat what it's like to write a book, why a person should consider doing so, and how to go about it. As an experienced and successful author, Pat's written three best-selling For Dummies titles, and is just finishing his most recent title How to Be Better at Almost Everything.   So if you're interested in writing and publishing, whether for reasons business or personal, this episode i...

It's Mailbag Monday, and today we're answering questions on keto, deadlifts, stoicism, starting a blog, and more.  Specifically: - Is keto all hype or actually worth following? - What's a good way to incorporate barbell deadlifts into training with kettlebells? - What are Pat's thoughts on Stoicism? - And, what's Pat's advice for starting a blog. Related posts/show notes: Stoicism vs Christianity...

What are macros and do you need to count them? This is just one of the many fitness and nutrition related questions I answer in today's QnA episode. Enjoy!

Exciting news! My new book--you know, the one I've been talking about for, well, ever--has FINALLY (read: just) went up for pre-order on Amazon.  I seriously can't wait for you to read this. Here's the link to check it out: https://amzn.to/2jlJhqT

Pat shares a cool strategy for gaining attention online without needed a marketing department or advertising budget. 

Tom asks Pat about his idea of Fitness "Pirate Maps", or why simplicity is often the ultimate secret weapon for achieving your goals. 

A lot of people have asked me to share a bit more on my experience of coming into the Christian faith - what persuaded me, how has it affected my life, and in what ways I've presented it to others. I get this episode won't be appealing to everyone, which is why I'm making it a bonus on top of our usual programming. That said, if you're a Christian, or even just mildly curious about the faith, I th...

An article's has been going around condemning burpees as inherently bad and, at times, downright idiotic? But are they, really? Let's discuss. 

Chris Holder, Master RKC, collegiate strength coach, and practitioner of medical Qigong joins me for a discussion on training athletes with kettlebells, and why health needs to take a an integrated approach, whereby the practitioner looks at people not just from a physical, but also an emotional and spiritual perspective, as well.  This was a lively and highly informative conversation. Hope you en...

Just wanted to offer a quick thank you for all the support you've given me since the launch of The Pat Flynn Show. Here's to the next 100 episodes!

Today as very special guest joins the show -- Pat's wife, Christine! -- to discuss how they manage business, family life, and their relationship.

In this episode, Som and Pat talk strategies for creating an engaging and value-laden Facebook group, so you can effectively build and spread the message of your brand.  Strong ON! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PatFlynnsSecretGroup/

Tom asks Pat and Aleks about the forgotten aspects of fitness--the things people should be doing, but probably aren't. 

Tom asks Pat a series of questions that are commonly heard in most fitness centers. Pat gives a quick and sufficient response to each. 

Tom asks Pat a series of business questions today, all of them related to branding. So Pat gives his best advice on what makes for a compelling brand, and how to develop one. 

Today Pat is joined my Jason Leenaarts of Revolution Fitness to discuss how fitness and spirituality helped Jason overcome his battles with drug addiction, and why you should be open about sharing your struggle with others. This is a powerful and emotional episode.

We've got a fun surprise for this very special 100th episode: Pat does a lightening round with Tom to answer as many questions about as many things as he can. Questions include: - Cats vs Dogs? - The best lesson I ever got for free? - My favorite piece of workout equipment? - Marvel vs DC? - My favorite lower body exercise? - Whether or not I like spicy food? - Does God deadlift? And more!