Think Fit. Be Fit.

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When it comes to the human body, Size Matters.  And this is particularly so for those who are interested in increasing their muscle mass.  What exactly are we increasing, however, when our muscles grow?  And how much bigger should we try to be?  Is it just a matter of personal taste, or is there an optimal degree of hypertrophy for human movement?  Some think bigger is better, while others believe...

How many times are we going to listen to fitness experts having a conversation about cardio exercise being ‘good’ or ‘bad’? Not this time, Jennifer and Remy Rory of MNE Fit Camp have a conversation about keeping our mind open, in a nonjudgemental spaciousness, to entertain different approaches to exercising our cardiovascular systems. Exercise is so nuanced that we really can’t take the assumption...

Exercise, it’s About Time, time under tension (TUT) that is.  If you lift weights you’ve most likely heard this term at some point along your journey. Good chance it was mentioned in a conversation, media piece or Google search related to recommendations for increasing muscle mass.   “ They,” the collective voice of conventional wisdom on exercise, often propose that increasing TUT is a necessary...

Continuous exercise progress comes from your body’s natural wisdom that allows you to create, innovate, and push boundaries.  The typical ‘exercise more to improve fitness’ model serves only a small population of active people. Without context most motivated exercisers are running themselves into the ground without any knowledge of how to rebound into a commitment with exercise that is long-term a...

We say “Power” training you say: ___________? Power training , what sort of images does that conjure?  Little old ladies stepping off a curb or giant hulks performing snatches and cleans?  If you think snatches and cleans you’d be right.  But, if you think little old ladies stepping off of a curb, you’d also be right. Because power training is not about a specific set of exercises, it’s ultimately...

Moving out of our comfort zones and into an enriching fitness is beyond the metabolic benefits of exercise.  Today it’s all about Balle Balle and a more feminine design of fitness!  Balle, Balle is a Punjabi term for happiness and our guest today says it a lot…. Jennifer and Sarina take this conversation to a deep level while discussing Sarina’s ambition, diverse group fitness dance company, being...

Get ready to stretch the truth.  No, Dr. Juris and Gregory are not promoting little white lies, they’re re-investigating stretching, along with world-class neurophysiologist, Dr. David Behm.  Stretching and flexibility are topics that seemingly can’t get settled, and there’s no shortage of conventional wisdom, from being insufficient, to being excessive.  This episode unveils the real science behi...

What's the north node for merging the fitness industry and digital community connection? Return guest Melanie Webb and Jennifer discuss this direction and the possibilities of what's to gain. Exercise and health experts often measure and validate our exercise based on biological factors like weight loss and calories.  This conversation wants to pull us in a new direction to measure how engaged we...

Bob Soulierre once described his work as “The party trick that opens your heart”.   That's because is work is the intersection of physical and spiritual.  This episode shares a perspective on how we can use stress as a way to improve our health and physical performance. Bob is a coach for mindset, breathing, cold exposure and hormesis for stress management. He works with a large array of performer...

How often have you attempted dumbbell presses with half the weight of your barbell bench?  That should work, right?  After all, if your barbell is balanced, you should have equal weight on both sides.  But unless you’re working with a pretty light barbell load, you recognized that splitting the weight in half doesn’t equate to a comparable workout.  You may think the challenge is related to should...

Think Fit. Be Fit. x Fitness For Consumption are providing a lot of valuable information through this channel.  This (new 1x month) update is not only a chance to chew on this incredible information but it’s the catch-up we all need.   Like Jennifer, this podcast network is full of energy for an exalted, kick ass version of fitness.    We are here to support an ongoing conversation about all the t...

Ask any avid runner what they think about treadmills and they will say...potentially anything!  And for good reason.  Treadmills, like many fitness products, have their polarized camps of promoters and detractors.  Some say treadmills are more effective for conducting highly popular High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts, while others say treadmills are a lazier option, as the belt does...

When it comes to ADHD and exercise, think smarter AND harder.  Different mental states and conditions have been largely left out of the conversation... not any longer, thanks to our rockstar guest, Tedi Searls.  Tedi talks about keeping the mind occupied and giving yourself variety in movement through aerobic and anaerobic activity.  We’re past fitness for physical outcome, and this episode invite...

The ThinkFit Be Fit podcast network is a refreshing change of pace from how you would normally talk about fitness. By understanding more deeply how things work, and offers a variety of approaches to fitness, Hosts, Jennifer Schwartz, Gregory Gordon, Meredith Mack and Dr. Paul Juris have cumulatively over 6 decades of education and experience that is infused with off the cuff humor, helpful anecdot...

Here’s a riddle for you; Is a wall squat more like a typical back squat or a knee extension?   Seems obvious, right?  But, if you’ve been listening to our podcast, things are not always what they seem. Still, the riddle remains.  Whether you’re a personal trainer or exercise enthusiast, how would you begin to correctly answer this question?  You can start with an opinion, but, knowing us by now, y...

“Neural Plasticity is arguably one of the most important features of our biology” Dr Andrew Huberman The concept of Neuroplasticity holds so much promise for recovery from chronic pain and tightness, treating depression and anxiety with exercise and improving the health and longevity of the human brain.  The new “Love to Move'' episodes are dedicated to being more in love with exercise.  Today’s e...

Due to popular demand, we are back with another version of the Fine Print, one of our signature episodes, in which we reduce a research study from the field of Human Movement Science to its fine print; you know, all the stuff you miss when you read something the first time around.     This time Dr. J and GG tackle a first-of-its-kind study, underwritten by a prominent health club operator and mana...

“A single bout of exercise alters 9,815 molecules in our blood” New York Times PhysEd headline, June 2020 The new “Love to Move” episodes are dedicated to being more in love with exercise.  Today’s episode on Myokines and all sorts of other chemicals is here to aspire the how and why of using this groundbreaking science to embody a love affair with exercise.  After all, exercising muscle does more...

Dr. J, Gregory, and special guest Dr. David Behm scrutinize one of today’s most popular training practices, unstable surfaces.  From foam pads, to physioballs and Bosu’s, the fitness world is literally moving beneath our feet.  But are these tools really effective?  As usual, that depends.  Listen in as they share insights, research, and practical suggestions that may have you seeking more solid g...

   “ The quality, strength, amount and utilization of skeletal muscle is at the foundation of health as well as illness” Dr Gabrielle Lyon.   It’s a fact that exercise improves and changes lives.  The reasons behind this are fascinating. The “Love to Move” series consists of  episodes dedicated to being more in love with exercise.  Today’s episode wants to show you how to use groundbreaking scienc...

The premiere of Fitness for Consumption on Think Fit. Be Fit. network was a blast so we decided to have a conversation to recap our insights, funniest moments and important takeaways. The new year always brings up the new year/new you thoughts about our consistent fitness failures but with these episodes and insights we welcome you to redefine your fitness journey with Human Movement Science lesso...

Exercise and the exercise experience is being rebranded.  It’s not solely about the biological fat loss and physical mechanics anymore. This episode explores personal training from an emotional perspective, Pain Science and how exercise can open your heart to help us change. Jennifer and Keith Shimon discuss his toolbox, client-facing changes, challenges and excitement and how he changed his view...

The premiere of Fitness for Consumption on Think Fit. Be Fit. network was a blast so we decided to have a conversation to recap our insights, funniest moments and important takeaways. The new year always brings up the new year/new you thoughts about our consistent fitness failures but with these episodes and insights we welcome you to redefine your fitness journey with Human Movement Science lesso...

Dr. Juris and Gregory welcome genuine fitness legend and industry icon, Keli Roberts, to the podcast.  An accomplished instructor, presenter, author and continuing education provider, Keli gives us a peek into a fitness career filled with accomplishments and incredible experiences.  Along the way, the team remarks on some unusual observations and opines on the limitations and needs of an industry...