The Real Fitness Show

You've been putting in the work... Following the plan...  Trusting the process... But for some reason, the scale is not moving.  Why do you always have to plateau?  And most importantly, what do you do to escape it?  This is a conversation I recently had with one of our members on how people approached weight plateaus and I think will offer you an interesting mindset switch that might help yo...

Over 70% of weight gain happens during the holiday season.  Every year, thousands of people will gain weight in the last weeks of the year. It all starts with a cheat meal because “Hey, I deserve it, after all my work!”, and ends up with a “Screw it, I’ll just start back up in January”. If this has happened to you before, no worries. You’re normal.  But here’s the thing: the holiday season is the...

Your environment can pretty easily dictate your results.  Thomas felt he was getting dragged into a lifestyle that was holding him back. He saw everyone else going in a direction he didn't want his life to go.  So he had to take a 180-degree turn.  In today's episode, we're gonna discuss how you can give yourself the opportunity to actually change, and achieve a transformation that...

I like to say that people start a fitness transformation because of the physical benefits and they stay because of all the other benefits.  Reece has devoted his career to helping busy driven professionals utilize fitness as a way to increase their productivity, get more energy and ultimately show as a better version of themselves for their loved ones.  And that's because fitness can be much...

Have you ever wondered how it would feel to be completely shredded? Or how far could your body go if necessary? What about what's your maximum potential as a person? Akash believes the real reward is on the extremes, not because of the prize itself, but because of the lessons, you can learn there. Akash Vaghela is an author, entrepreneur, and coach, with 12+ years of experience in the health...

No matter where you are in your fitness journey, you still have a journey in front of you, and you've already accomplish something.  And at any point in your journey, you can choose to focus on how far are you from your goal or how far you've come.  And that can critically impact the way you progress moving forward. 

Research has shown that people with higher levels of willpower earn more money, make better leaders, and are generally happier, and healthier. And even tend to live longer and have better social and romantic relationships. But how can you increase your willpower? By attacking its enemies. And there's nothing that undermines willpower and self-control like stress. The more stressed you are, th...

In life, there are many times when we have to do stuff that we don't want to do.  Like maybe working out when it's cold outside.  Or saying no to that extra drink.  But...  In many cases those actions that we hate will prevent us from having to face something that we hate even more:  Being overweight.  Not having energy.  Have bad news from your doctor.  Etc.  So in this episode, we talk...

A lot of people only work out when they feel like it.  Many people only work out when they feel like it or when they convince themselves to do it regardless.  Very few people do work out every time they're scheduled to work out.  And the same thing happens to eating healthy, sleeping enough, and any other activity that's gonna put you closer to your fitness goals.  How can we become part...

September is among us and that means that there are 2 main deadlines in front of us: Thanksgiving (or the holiday season) and 2023.  Now many people every year start September thinking: "This is the year" But the truth is, that just like in January, those wishes are short-lived.  That's why I wanted to give you a little bit of a blueprint on how not to do this and make sure you achi...

September is among us and that means that there are 2 main deadlines in front of us: Thanksgiving (or the holiday season) and 2023.  Now many people every year start September thinking: "This is the year" But the truth is, that just like in January, those wishes are short-lived.  That's why I wanted to give you a little bit of a blueprint on how not to do this and make sure you achi...

September is among us and that means that there are 2 main deadlines in front of us: Thanksgiving (or the holiday season) and 2023.  Now many people every year start September thinking: "This is the year" But the truth is, that just like in January, those wishes are short-lived.  That's why I wanted to give you a little bit of a blueprint on how not to do this and make sure you achi...

The Internet and the "fitness industry" is full of BS.  A lot of confusing information and influencers telling you what worked for them.  You can spend hours and hours searching the web for tips, and then hours and hours testing those methods just to get discouraged by the lack of results.  But today we're gonna get into the facts:  Are these myths real?  What's the truth behin...

You've been dieting for a long time.  Eating on a calorie deficit.  Getting your workouts in. But still not losing fat...  What's going on? Is there anything wrong with you?  Don't worry, there's nothing wrong. In fact, this is actually what happens to many people who start a fitness journey.  And there's a simple explanation and a simple way to fix it.  That's what w...

The internet is full of information about fitness.  And most of that information is contradictory. What's the best diet?  What's the best workout plan?  What should you focus on?  With so many blogs, youtube channels, influencers, researchers, etc. it can get overwhelming.  So in this episode, we debunk the things you should be looking at while starting a fitness transformation and how y...

Arturo had been sedentary his entire life.  He was always overweight, but he was used to it.  After a vacation, he stepped on the scale and was heavier than ever.  He was at a point where he needed to do something.  And he joined The Shirt Off Project.  The craziest thing is not the 40lbs that he lost in 3 months...  Not even that he took his shirt off in public for the first time in his adult lif...

The common advice if you want to lose fat is to move more and eat less, right?  Well, that is not true.  Eating less food does not mean that you're gonna lose more fat, and this misconception is what causes a lot of people to get frustrated with their fitness industry.  They eat less, they cut out their favorite foods, and still, the fat looks at you almost mocking your efforts.  You shouldn&...

Jared had tried different online programs before.  And he was, to say the less, disappointed. But he got to a point where he needed to do something cause he wasn't feeling like himself anymore and even his coworkers were commenting on it.  So he reached out to me to inquire about the Shirt Off Project and we started working together.  And now, Jared has become one of my favorite transformatio...

Summer is among us.  And that means barbecues, pools, beaches, parties, time off...  And sadly, for many people, the place where their progress comes to die.  But you're a real fitness show listener, and that ain't happening to you.  That's why I bring you today the best practices to make sure you not only maintain your progress during the summertime, but that you do it in a way tha...

Even as a golf professional, John wasn't happy with his physical shape.  By every standard, he was very active, but his body just wasn't reflecting it. And as a coach himself, he wanted to get his physique back in check to make sure his presence improved.  When he reached out to me, we didn't know each other, and, as he confesses, it was a leap of faith to wire some money to a guy i...

Stop doing crazy movements and with chains, bands, Bosu balls and your eyes close.  Even if you saw Derrick Henry doing it.  That's not how athletes train and that's not how they got to the level and the physique they're at.  Even if that's all some of they post in social media the truth is this: Any high level athlete is not looking for better methods to get better. Is looking...

Want a physique like Rocky Balboa? Or maybe you're more a Michael B Jordan Fan?  When you look at boxers (and now I'll talk about real boxers, not actors), in many cases you think about the movies. You think about the never-ending hours of running, the hits, the knockouts, and the bleeding.  And then you look at their body and think "We'll, they deserve it".  But what if I...

If you're trying to achieve a fitness transformation, chances are that hitting your protein goals is one of the hardest things for you.  At least it is for most people.  But it doesn't have to be that way.  In this episode we go over the best strategy to make sure you hit your protein goals every single day and that you stay ahead of your goals

If you struggle with consistency most likely because of this: It is easier for you NOT to do what you said you were gonna do, rather than actually doing it.  Setting systems to make sure that what you're supposed to do is not only the easier option but also the most pleasant is one of the best cheat codes to dominate consistency, whether that's with workouts, meal preping, tracking, or a...

Intuitive eating is a hot topic these days.  Many influencers and fitness professionals are promoting it and sharing it as the ultimate way of sustainability.  But is that true?  And most importantly, should you use it now?  In this episode we go over what exactly (a well done) intuitive eating is, what are the pros and cons and when and how should you use it.