The Success Culture Podcast

In this episode, Coach Tom is joined by Coach Hunter and his wife to discuss: NON-TOXIC LIVING! Unfortunately, we live in a world where poison is around every corner...Thankfully, though, more and more information is coming out on how to remove some of these toxins from your daily life.  Listen on!

Here it is! This is our first 2 part topic, because there was A LOT to cover, and we want to give you the info you deserve...  Hopefully, after having listened to both parts, you'll have a better understanding of how you want to go about managing your diet! Enjoy!

What kinds of things should you be looking for when getting a gym membership?  It's a more important question than you might think.  A gym is a place we go to become better versions of ourselves, so it's crucial that we choose the gym that can actually help us achieve that goal. Listen on as 3 (as Coach Hunter cheekily put it) "Gym Bros" chat about what makes an ideal gym as well as what makes a l...

The trainers at Success will likely encourage their clients to track what they eat, but do the trainers themselves track?? In this episode (part 1 of 2), four Success trainers (Grace, Hunter, Nikki, and Tom) explain why they do or do not track, as well as go over the nuances of the practice.  But stay tuned for part 2, where we will dive even deeper into the nitty gritty of FOOD TRACKING!

Do you have more of a "growth mindset" or more of a "fixed mindset"? No worries if you don't know what these mindset types imply - that's what this episode is for!  But before we really even get into it, we can already tell you that you likely have a mix of both, and that's ok!  That being said, we definitely encourage a growth mindset, as it is a surefire way to make improvements in many areas of...

“You never age-out of your body's innate ability to adapt to the stresses placed upon it. And if you don’t stress your body, you will atrophy and you will die.” - Coach Grace   We've reached episode 30! YAY! In this installment, Coach Nikki and Coach Tom are joined by lovely Success client, Lezlie, to discuss fitness and aging!  Lezlie happens to be 60 years old, but if you saw her, you wouldn't k...

Rehabilitation essentially involves building the body and/or the mind back to a place of good health!  In this episode, Coach David and Coach Tom discuss their take on the phenomenon of "rehabbing" the body post injury.  What makes trainers such as David and Tom different than a physical therapist?  

Aaron Maltz has spent the majority of his life as someone intent on spreading the genuine good word on health and fitness.  His decades long fitness career eventually led him to the creation of FitLabb - an online fitness and nutrition platform.  As Aaron puts it, "We [at FitLabb) are firm believers that everyone has the ability within themselves to create a healthy body and mind, but they may sim...

Children are little adults, and adults are big children.  We are all human in the end, but kids are the impressionable ones, while adults are the ones making the impression.  In a world where being overweight and obese is rampant, children are not excluded from these afflictions.  But, at the end of the day, parents dictate a lot of the lifestyle choices of their kids.  In this episode, we were lu...

Join Success' Bodybuilding coaches - Coach Hunter Covelski and Coach Tom Lazorik - as they discuss the ins and outs of natural bodybuilding competition, with the burning question being: when are you ready for a contest prep?  There is a lot to consider within the bodybuilding equation, but we're here to help!  Whether you're interested in competition yourself, or perhaps interested in taking your...

Coach Jesse actually studied music in college, so it's fitting that he ultimately would suggest this topic for an episode!  And Coach Tom loved the outside the box subject!   When you step into a gym to smash a workout, or a stadium to watch a sporting event, music will almost certainly be playing in the background.  Music is often associated with fitness and athletics, but why? Perhaps it's simpl...

2025 is a HUGE year for Success - if for no other reason than a gym expansion at our Maplewood location!    On February 22, 2025, we held a client appreciation celebration, which has been an annual celebration for several years now.  As a part of thi celebration, clients were given a sneak peek of the expanded space (set to open May 2025!), amongst many other fun and functional offerings.     Join...

Perhaps you're familiar with the amazing health benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids.  Perhaps you've heard that it's good to take a fish oil supplement.  Perhaps you've been told to eat flax seeds, chia seeds and walnuts...Well, all of this is true, but there is so much more to consider!   In this episode, Success' nutrition and supplementation expert, Coach Hunter, fills listeners in on all that you...

Nick Ziebell was formerly on the main team here at Success, but he now primarily personal trains with In Control Minnesota where he specializes in fitness related to people who have disabilities.  In this episode, Nick shares his wisdom not only on working with disabilities, but also just how much mental health considerations factor into physical fitness!

In this episode we finally get the client perspective from the longterm and loyal Success Superstar - Rocky Jones! For nearly 3 years, Rocky has been a shining star within our gym walls.  He's been present for many of the gym's growing pains in recent times, and is key to our gym's culture.   Success was Rocky's first *successful* gym experience, and his point of view in regard to a fitness journe...

As some of you may know, Success Fitness and Training is expanding its Maplewood location as to accommodate more clients and trainers! As apart of this expansion, Success will be introducing the SHE (Supporting Healthy Escapes) Shed.  This will be a resource center that seeks to help women who have escaped a domestic abuse situation.  This issue is much more common than many of us realize, so with...

In this episode, we are joined by special guest - Nick Hudson!  Success Fitness and Training would not exist as it is if not for Nick.  He's been a coach and a trainer for "over a quarter of century," with the majority of that time being at Success.  Nick has trained with all manner of clients - young, old, gen pop, athletes, etc.  Oh and did I mention his stint in Hollywood?   Join Coach Nick and...

In this episode, we welcome Success' newest coach and trainer - Nikki Cantleberry - to the team!  Nikki is a Natural Bikini Pro competitor who also happens to be a mother of 3 who trains exclusively at home.  How does she do it?? Well, listen on to find out!!

Bodybuilding and powerlifting are two very popular fitness related endeavors/sports, but the specifics of the two are often confused.  What is the difference?  Why does it matter? How can YOU incorporate these activities into your life?  Join Coach Tom (a natural bodybuilder) and Coach Jesse (a natural powerlifter) as they discuss all that you may want to know!

Perhaps a silly question for some, but this is actually an important semantical distinction to make: What is the difference between "physical activity" and "exercise"? In short, physical activity is anything that involves movement, but isn't a planned workout.  Exercise on the other hand is a planned workout, and involves calculated progression towards a fitness goal.  For all the specifics and di...

If the goal is to allow our fitness journey to be a lifelong experience, getting hurt is less than ideal.  That being stated, most of us are no stranger to an injury!  Whether minor, severe, acute, or chronic - injuries are a pain (literally and figuratively)!  In this episode, Success' Coach David and Coach Tom discuss their experiences with pain and injury, as well as lend their expertise as to...

The third and final part of the "Starting Your Fitness Journey" conversation.  Ok, so you've started your fitness journey, but how do you continue without fail?? In this episode, we discuss what might cause a person to fall off of their plan (which is unfortunately a very common occurrence), as well as how to "get back on the horse" so to speak. Sick? Injured? Busy with travel?  There are many rea...

Unfortunately, there are A LOT of myths related to what and how we eat. Thankfully, though, we have the trainers at Success to demystify nutrition! There is nuance in everything, and that goes double for food talk!  Curious about Keto? We've got you. How about Intermittent fasting?  Of course we discuss that!  And Carbs?  Yeah, we talk carbs...So join Coach Tom and Success' nutrition master, Coach...

Welcome to Part 2 of our series on "Starting Your Fitness Journey" In this episode, we dive deeper into building a strong foundation for your fitness journey. We'll guide you through key questions like why you're working out.  You'll also learn how to structure your workouts for maximum efficiency, and understand the importance of recovery. Plus, we’ll touch on the role of nutrition in fueling you...

Thinking about starting your fitness journey? Well, let’s get real—this isn’t just about cute workout gear and Instagram selfies. It’s gonna take work, and you need to be ready for it! In this episode, we’re dishing out the prep no one talks about: understanding your starting point, setting real goals, considering your history (yes, even that “I haven’t worked out in years” part), and preparing fo...