This Life Ain't For Everybody

Rob, Blake, and Jake are back to talk shop, everything fitness. Today begins with talk of a crazy challenge Jake thought up. Rob's first thought was that it was just dumb, because let’s face it, there are some dumb workouts out there. Anyway, this workout kicked Jake’s butt, in fact, he quit not even a quarter of the way through. So they talk about how to beat dumb workouts. Then the chat evolves...

Music is life. Music is biblical. Music is everything. Whether we are driving, working out, getting fired up at halftime, or hanging at a concert, music is a huge part of who we are! Is U2 a good band? Is the new rap any good? Is country music on the radio even country anymore? Is Alex getting a job finally? Will he work in a skateboard shop? Will he become a DJ? Or will he run a booze cruise in N...

Some like BBQ, some like grilled steak. Some like sushi, and a lot of folks hate sushi. Some people buy generic, and some only buy name brands. We all have so many opinions and the best part is, we are all entitled to them! We hit on a bunch in today’s conversation and then of course we have to dig deep to figure out what the heck Crosby is gonna do for a living. He has kept us in the dark long en...

You win some, and you lose some. Chad and Alex are bummed over the Niners losing in the Super Bowl and hated it for their friends on the team. Losing is hard but one thing is for sure, you can’t learn from winning, but you sure can learn from failure! The guys will be back and when we say back, we mean back on top in a flash! The losses don’t stop in this episode, and the guys are truly saddened b...

It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday! Who you got? Niners? Chiefs? We are taking the Niners and we want a Bay Area victory! It’s been a strong season for the boys and we hope they bring it all home from Las Vegas. Chad and Alex get into their predictions, discuss the NFC Championship game that the Niners won against the Detroit Lions, and reminisce about their trip to the Bay to watch the Niners take on...

In this episode of A Fit Life, brought to you by Sierra Strength and Speed, we bring Nate Hallett back to tackle more questions about coaching, athletics, and working with the developing athlete. In this round-robin format, we each have questions ready but we try to answer the questions from 3 different perspectives; the coach, the athlete, and the associate staff or parent. We hope this format co...

Crosby is smiling again, sorta. With mixed emotions about getting a new dog and still feeling the loss of Picon, he struggles to find balance in moving forward and remembering the past. This is sometimes a real battle for us all. The good news is that Alex got a new bulldog and he named him Bruno! He is adjusting to life with Bruno and trying to fill the void of the sudden loss of Picon. The discu...

In this Fit Life Series episode with Rob, Blake, and Jake, the guys welcome Jake back after all his vacation time (ha). They begin this one by answering a few questions like "What do you think about energy drinks vs just the caffeine in coffee?" They dive into details explaining their reasons for their answers adding extra food for thought. Like for example, how most energy drinks have extra added...

Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd…..buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks…..and watch Robby strike out every freaking batter in the other team’s line-up….Just joking but for real, Robby Snelling is the real deal. A first-round draft pick to the San Diego Padres, Robby is touted as one of the top three left-handed pitching prospects in all of Major League Baseball! He earned th...

Picon is still on our minds as we continue with the conclusion of our conversation regarding the untimely passing of this awesome dog! Alex is adjusting to life without Picon and questioning whether or not he should get another dog right away or grieve and let some time pass. This isn’t an easy decision to make and this wasn’t an easy conversation to have. We try to keep part of it light by touchi...

Dogs truly are man’s best friend! It’s amazing how close we get to our dogs. They instantly become part of our families and inner circles. We even sometimes think we can have conversations with them. They never judge us. They are always ready to go. And it’s hard to swallow when it’s time for them to go. To pass. To go where all dogs go, heaven. Picon was just this to Alex. His cornerstone. His ro...

Our health is all we got! It should be our first priority always! If we aren’t healthy, then everything else suffers from family to finances to our overall lifestyle! Dr. Michael Bloch is back on the show to talk everything heart health to stoke prevention to alcohol consumption to eating red meat to exercise and lean muscle mass! We have one body! We have one chance! We should always try to treat...

Santa is about to make his trek. Now it’s time to decide if Chad and Alex have been naughty or nice! Of course, they have been good boys! They are ready for Christmas and to live it up big time, holiday style. From the movies to the cookies to traditions to the big meals to gaining an extra few pounds, Christmas time is the end time and it’s both of these guys' favorite time of the year! Sit back...

Are you ready for the jolly good fella to come slidin’ down your chimney? We know a couple of things….Chad has been a good boy and Alex is on the naughty no-gift list! The guys break down the holidays from everything from the meals to the tree to the lights to the kids to the best all-time Christmas movies of all time! Always remember, it’s Merry Christmas and not Happy Holidays! Let’s all hang wi...

The coaches are back from Sierra Strength and Speed to deliver another informative and thought-provoking episode all about health! In this episode, Rob and Blake bring on a guest Nate Hallett. Nate is a youth Volleyball coach who brings a wealth of knowledge not only in the volleyball world but also in working with young athletes. We begin with Nate’s experience which includes a stint in internati...

Welcome to 8 Mile! Haha just kidding but we are flowing futuristic on this episode of Breakin’ It Down! Chad and Alex talk old-school hip hop and gangster rap, are Fanny packs cool or not? Are they in or out? Can Chad make them cool again? Spring Training for MOB isn’t too far off and the guys discuss plans for the 2024 experience. Is Adam Sandler a national treasure? Is he one of the most talente...

Alex wants to get in Chad’s head and make him feel like he doesn’t know how to delegate when it comes to making plans and getting things done. From planning a tailgate party to trips, they argue who brings what to the table! Alex ain’t winning this one. Other topics in today’s episode are, just how important is high school anyway and what does it mean in the big scheme of things? Baseball players...

"The biggest recruiting mistake I ever made" was a quote by the great college baseball coach Fred Dallimore. The college was University of Nevada Las Vegas also known as UNLV and the recruiting mistake that Coach was referring to was none other than Chad himself. Yep, it sure was, and after all of these years the two are still great friends and there are no hard feelings. Instead, Coach has become...

We are bringing the H Bomb with this brand-new episode! MMA Legend Dan Hendo Henderson joins Chad to talk about his new book, The American Athlete! This book is so good! The guys touch on different parts of the book from the early days of Dan’s upbringing and wrestling career to his Pride and Strikeforce Championships and of course the famous knockout of Michael Bisbing! There is no one like Hendo...

In this episode, Rob, Blake, and Jake welcome their first guest to the show, Mr. Chad Belding! They begin with a question for Chad, where they ask him to describe his business endeavors and they open it up from there. Rob says "I’m not sure that we answer any fitness questions or challenge any tough topics, but we have fun just talking and letting the show roll, (imagine that with Chad)! I’m not s...

Jack Daniel’s is one of the most iconic brands in the history of the world and this episode sheds light on what it took to get there! Chad is joined live in Canada by Casey, Mike, and CT to get into the legacy and culture of the Jack Brand! The original Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey is 100% distilled and bottled in one place. The community of Lynchburg, TN and we mean every single drop! Chill out, p...

We were put on this earth to work! Period! Without a work ethic there is no income or revenue or time freedom or family time, so then, why don’t people want to work? Chad and Alex get into the instant gratification era where everybody wants success and results and money without putting in the time or work! The guys are hopeful it will all come full circle and people will get back to the roots of t...

From Halloween to Thanksgiving to Valentine's and back to Christmas, we touch on it all. To start a couple of months of holiday-themed episodes! The haunted houses to parties to the stress of gift giving, to the meals to family, and everything in between. We love the holidays and this is absolutely the best time of the year! Chad and Alex are in the spirit so let’s pour a Jack, kick back, and embr...

SIerra Strength and Speed staff deliver another awesome episode dedicated to your health! In this episode, Rob, Jake, and Blake begin with a question about alcohol. The guys dive into the details of drinking and touch on things like, what are the actual physiologic effects for an athlete, or just a general person trying to lose weight. From here, they cover several topics associated with diet and...

After a long break, the Fit Life crew from Sierra Strength and Speed is back! The team tackles a few more questions they didn’t cover in Series Episode 6 like, why they are an all-male crew. Would it help or be beneficial to have a female trainer? The guys discuss a quick breakdown of goal setting and touch on topics like whether it is helpful to stay on a training plan and if having goals can hel...