The Path to Strength Podcast

In this episode I talk about the importance of setting standards and not goals. By creating standards for yourself you create a consistent way to go about everyday without the stress of worrying about whether or not you’re reaching your goals. So what kind of person do you want to be. Set standards to move toward that person today! Thanks for listening 🙂

In this episode I talk about what I believe to be the important targets for fitness this year. If prioritizing your health is on your list of goals then you should focus on improving in these areas of fitness. Let me know how it goes and thanks for listening.

In this weeks episode we talk about:  The benefits of protein How much is meant to be optimal vs what makes sense pratically for people with busy lives.  Why everything cost so much!  How I keep up to date on exercise and nutrition information and how to take that information and make it fit into my life.  How John keeps up with his Protein intake to keep his nutrition really s...

In this episode my guest co-host Johnathan Saucier and I discuss:  Nutrient timing and the things you need to focus on to be successful at it.  Our current workout splits and what works best for each of us currently. Doing exercise because you can for as long as you can.  This was a fun episode with a lot of lessons for me in the process of recording and getting it ready.  I ho...

In this solo episode I talk about creating a consistent routine that supports your energy and allows you to make good choices around your food.  I'll Discuss Why you should stop overthinking and just get started The importance of daily movement to support energy The roles sleep and hydration play in maintaining a consistent energy and more. So take a listen and if you found this helpful click...

In this solo episode I talk about how to make the most out of your weight training routine. You might be surprised by the things you need to focus on to do so. I'll Discuss Increasing daily movement outside of the gym Focusing on hydration Tips for getting more sleep Making weight training simple and consistent Why strength matters for weight loss and more.  So take a listen and if you found...

Motivation is what you're looking for, Discipline is what you need.  Both are important and if you can stay discipline and complete the actions necessary then you can take advantage of the days where you have more motivation than others to make progress toward your goals.  For more, listen and subscribe to the Strongwil Fitness Podcast on your favorite podcast app.  or Join the Lean...

If you want to stay motivated and consistent you have to know that what you are doing is leading you toward  your goal.   Interact More With Me:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongwilfitness  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongwilfitness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyZdYFluqH8nfi3zra6Afw  Learn More: Sign Up For My Newsletter: https://bit.ly/...

Any exercise that you do has the possibility of causing you injury and or pain if not done and progressed appropriately for the individual.  This doesn't mean you can't explore and try an number of different exercises that you can enjoy and help you move closer to your goal.  Do what works for you!  Thanks for listening and if you want to see the example exercise I mention in the show, click on th...

There is a lot to do with Nutrition and it can all be very overwhelming.  Doing things like counting calories, weighing and measuring all have their place and can be very good tools under the right circumstance.  Take a step back and focus on building consistent habits with 3 meals/day on step at a time.  Check it out! 

Going from 0-60 minutes in your exercise routine is physically possible. You CAN do it, but that doesn't mean that you have to.  The goal of the 10-minute workout is to accomplish a few things.  1. Build consistency, confidence and motivation with a simple framework that allows you to accumulate days of exercise.  2. Create a singular focus toward your goal by limiting the amount of...

Have you jumped in and out of your exercise routine? You’ve tried to be consistent the only thing that is consistent is life goes on and things come up that keep you from your goals. I believe that if you have 10-minutes/day you can start to build the level of consistency you’ve been looking for and gain the confidence to stick with your routine for the rest of your life . Well past the point wher...

Should you train to failure?  Failure is commonly where it is thought that the most muscle damage occurs and therefore the biggest opportunity to build muscle and strength lies.  However, you can be pretty far away from failure and actually progress without the recovery cost of failure training that could interfere with consistency and keep you from supporting your health with consistent...

If you think longer workouts are better but consistently fail at getting them done because you’re busy and short on time. Take these 3 simple steps to increase your consistency and confidence so you can finally make fitness a part of your lifestyle.

Getting to your goal is something that requires a lot. But more than anything you have to be consistent. The holds true to anything! If you aspire to a certain level of fitness or even in business try not to focus on the bar that’s been set by the people doing it for 40 years. Instead, focus on where you are and what you can do consistently to make progress toward that bar. You’ll ultimately get b...

In this episode I talk about how to set priorities for your fitness goals that are specific and can allow you to make progress toward your goal without feeling like you have to do everything at once. Ultimately leading to overwhelm, inconsistency and a lack of results. Thanks for listening 👍🏻

Have you ever set a goal and then struggled with what to do next?  This is all too common and can make any progress come to a screeching halt once your will power fades.  I follow these simple steps when helping clients reach their goals to stay on track and make sure you alway shave what is needed to make consistent progress, stay motivated and accountable to the goals you set in the be...

It’s easy to overcomplicate anything really. The amount of information and the speed that you have access to it can make it difficult to make good informed decisions that lead to action. I want to make fitness as simple as possible to execute. Start with the first best step! Take a listen and see what I mean and share the episode with your friends/family! Thanks for listening 👍🏻

The steps to gaining your ideal fitness and support your health are simpler than we think.  If you can  Eat the appropriate amount of calories to support either fat loss or muscle gain.  Resistance Train 2-3x/week to build lean muscle mass.  Include activities that you enjoy, so you will move consistently.  Then that's a great start and will get you well on your way. &nbsp...

Planning and Preparing your meals doesn’t have to be this daunting process that you dread every week. Here are 3 tips to keep you on track toward your nutrition goals and make meal prep as simple as possible without taking an unnecessary amount of time to get it done. ✅ Use the appropriate tools for the job ✅ Prep foods, not meals. ✅ Start with one meal at a time. Listen to the full episode for...

It’s not hard to find exercises for different goals and what you want to achieve. In most cases doing something is better than doing nothing. The problem is when the general exercise recommendation doesn’t fit your specific goal, restriction or experience. In this episode go over why I believe individual coaching is the fastest way to get you results and stop you from wasting time trying things th...

It’s pretty well known that exercise and nutrition go hand-in-hand if you’re looking to support your health and improve your fitness. The problem is with all the information on the internet it’s hard to know how to get started. In this episode I share the 4 steps I use to help busy parents get started on their nutrition so that you can feel confident that you can make consistent changes without fe...

The best laid plans don’t matter if you don’t take action. You are the one that has to eat the food, do the reps and manage your time appropriately to get those things done. The best plan is the one that encourages you to take action each and every day toward your goal. No one can, will or should care about your goal more than you!

In this episode I talk about sleep, why it's important and how to prioritize it in your fitness and health journey.  One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is thinking that more exercise will get them to their goals and they do this even if they have to sacrifice a significant amount of sleep.  While it is true, you can sacrifice some sleep and still hit your weight loss goal but...

Sign Up For Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3yvkLK0 Schedule a Coaching Consult: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21599716 The most common New Years Resolution in 2021 was to exercise and improve fitness, The Second was weight loss.  Same with 2020, 2019 and you can search back the last 5 years and probably get the same thing. How many times have you set this same goal?  &n...