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Today's guest is  Mark Thiesmeyer Hook,  a seasoned  exercise physiologist ,  registered dietitian , and  entrepreneur.  Mark has a deep understanding of lower back pain and his own personal story with chronic pain profoundly influenced his professional path. Mark is the founder of  Better Living Fitness , where for over 25 years, he and his team have helped clients throughout the world restore ba...

With a PhD in Nutritional Biology from UC Davis, he's spent over eight years breaking new ground in fasting research. Through Mimio Health, Dr.  Rhodes uses biomimetic solutions to replicate the benefits of fasting, exercise, and more—all with minimal lifestyle disruption. And hey, Mimio, the supplement he developed, is backed by three clinical studies. It's like fitness magic! Mimio - Welcome To...

Red Light therapy has become very popular recently and is one of the recovery and health tools we use as coaches. We sit down with CEO and founder of LightStim Seve Marchese to learn the in ands outs of red light and how to actually make it affective to get the benefits. We also dive into the education  on what is happening within the industry with the FTC and class action lawsuit firms that are t...

There seems to be a misconception when it comes to strength training for endurance athletes, they think they will get big and bulky. But that is far from it, every endurance athlete should be on a strength training program and in this episode we dive into why. Its not about being strong and nubmers on a bar.     Only buy what you need, use Think Fitness Life's trusted affiliates when the service/s...

Creatine is a supplement that has been around for a long time, and as of recently is gaining a lot of popularity. Most people do not understand what creatine does, how it works and the benefits of it, and why many people should be taking it. We dive into the health benefits of creatine and that its not just for athletes.  Brain, bone and muscle are a few areas that it helps.       Only buy what yo...

Leslie Hocker is a globally recognized entrepreneur, speaker, and coach with decades of experience across personal development, healthy longevity, skincare, and network marketing. She began her career as one of the youngest female executives in the petroleum industry, later pioneering Houston's first Pilates studio. Leslie was an early promoter for Tony Robbins' NLP and firewalk events and went on...

Mightylicious gluten free cookies is the creation and passion of founder, Carolyn Haeler. A lifelong foodie, Carolyn's love language has always been baking. In 2012, at the age of 31, she was diagnosed with celiac disease - a diagnosis that would change her life for better and for worse.   After 9 months of illness, she was finally able to heal her body from the inside out. Carolyn became passiona...

Jennifer is gearing up for her twentieth season in the sport and her passion for coaching really shines through in the way she invests in other athletes. She's not only preparing herself for another IRONMAN 70.3 finish but is also coaching two scholarship athletes, helping them train and participate in what could be a life-changing event. It's rare to have someone who's equally devoted to the spor...

The world of medicine can be very confusing and hard to navigate. We sit down with Dr. Joe, a toxicologist who is here to help us understand the world of pharmacology. Dr .  Joe explores practical, science-backed strategies to increase longevity and improve overall health, including the role of intermittent fasting, telomeres, and inflammation. His insights empower listeners to take control of the...

Electrolytes are critical for function and have a major impact on performance. Everyone needs to have a good balance of electrolytes in their system, especially if we are spending time in the heat. We sit down with Ben Payson who was a former athlete and created a performance electrolyte that will change the game of how you think about hydration.      For Physical Assistance Think Fitness Life Coa...

The legendary company Sorinex makes unbeatable upright metal posts, but there is much more to that. The company brings the culture of hard work, dedication and the strenuous life for me motto. Through deep waters and thin air, those who live the culture find success and reach their potentials. We sit down with Bert Sorin and dive into what it means to be Physically Cultured.   For Physical Assista...

The world of longevity and quality of life is big and only getting bigger. With protocols, supplements, and treatments growing, there is still a lot of skepticism. People are uninformed and lack the knowledge of what these new methods actually do. We sit down with Dr. Julian Gershon to dive into his latest book  Beyond the Fountain of Youth  to help people understand topics of longevity beyond the...

In this episode Coach Eric dives into the protocols to rehab a sprained ankle, how to manage the ankle and get back to full function. We then take a look at how to deal with neck pain and how to treat upper trap tightness. Finally, we dive into patterns of young kids, do we need to worry about them compensating and how to let them develop.    For Physical Assistance Think Fitness Life Coaching is...

We sit down with Dr. Alexander Hutchison to dive into a topic that many are afraid to talk about. The first time he was on was for his book In Defense of Doping, and now his new book is out An Unfair Advantage: In Sport the Body Matters, it dives into the world of sports in this day in age with societal norms changing a bit and transwomens place in sports play. He delves into the science behind th...

Coach Andres has been helping people with their nutrition ever since he found his passion for nutrition in school. He coaches all levels of people, athletes and cases of nutrition. He is on a journey of a nutrition protocol that will help people reach their goals. In this episode we talk about mistakes people make when it comes to their nutrition, they try to run before they walk. Learn how to max...

Attach it to a rack, a post or anything that is sturdy and you have a workout on the go or at home. The Ancore unit has made its way into the top strength facilities in the country, Alabama, Georgia, all the NHL teams, PGA training trailers and more. It is changing the game of cable training. We sit down with the creator of Ancore Isaac and get some insight of its origins. This unit can change the...

The biggest thing people struggle with when it comes to nutrition, it seems simple but many will struggle. Learn how to make it simple and set the expectation. Then coach Eric dives into how to train with scoliosis and how to manage it.   Get your creatine gummies by visiting https://getswoly.com/ and use code TFL for an additional 20% off   For Physical Assistance Think Fitness Life Coaching is b...

Have you ever been told to stretch to relieve pain? Well stretching might be doing more harm than good. We breakdown the do's and don'ts of stretching and that it might not be necessary. In this episode we talk about coming back from postpartum and what that looks like for our clients and how to help the pelvic floor function again. Eric also discusses relevant nuances around breathing.   For Phys...

Question and Answer Session - Dive into questions asked by the listeners and clients on squat techniques for training, powerlifting style squat or more of a PRI squat method.  We go over how to correct and adjust the deadlift form and help out the hip position if there is pain in the tailbone. Learn why the neck will act for the abs if the system wants them too.   Get your creatine gummies by visi...

Nick is a former hostage negotiator who found a passion for fitness at a young age. Listen as Nick gives the secrets of mindset, leadership and decision-making from his lessons as a negotiator and how you can change your daily decision-making.  As a former police officer, hostage negotiator, and financial advisor — and a 5x Gold Medallist at the 2024 Police & Fire Games. He's also the creator of 4...

In this episode learn how to reset your nutrition approach or structure your new plan with guidelines we use with each client. Learn how to eat to achieve your goals and make it simple. Also dive into how to workout and keep your routine while traveling and what workouts are optimal when you are on the road.   Get your creatine gummies by visiting https://getswoly.com/ and use code TFL for an addi...

This episode is the start of a running mini series, it will dive into gait mechanics, how to correct them, program design, strength training for runners and much more. Learn how to improve your running through these episodes.   To access some of the best supplements in the game visit https://advancedmolecularlabs.com/ and use code TFL35 for an additional 35%   For Physical Assistance Think Fitness...

The world of nutrition is complex and murky, and very few diet programs address the underlying issues most people have with food and behavior, such as emotional ties. We sit down with Elizabeth Dall, who coaches the emotions, understanding and sensing them to help people fine-tune nutrition programs and succeed with eating.   Get your creatine gummies by visiting https://getswoly.com/ and use code...

Ever wonder what it's like inside the brain of our coaches, Coach Eric dives into what drives him and has driven him in the past. Go inside the mindset of people that are successful and how to stay on the right path when it comes to exercise, and nutrition.   To access some of the best supplements in the game visit  https://advancedmolecularlabs.com/ and use code TFL35 for 35% off   For Physical A...

Tamar Samuels is a registered dietitian, nutritionist and co-founder of Culina Health. Her unique approach to nutrition care integrates lifestyle, medicine and behavioral change techniques pulled from her training in clinical nutrition and coaching science. She's helped countless people transform their relationship with food and their health to improve a variety of health conditions. Tamar has her...