Truth in Coaching

Did we overlook the obvious earlier? Fresh on the heels of an episode about running, the coaches take a step back and examine walking, rucking, and hiking. -Are they basically the same or are they distinct disciplines? -Based in Colorado, hiking just makes sense to us. Maybe it's different for you. -How do you train for a harder hike or a backpacking trip? -Is hiking really a great summer thing to...

Well, the air conditioning might just be making you fat...but the real elephant in the room is that it's really really hard to get our subconscious, emotions, and biology to respond to rational thought, especially when we're trying to make a change! It's a little bit like somebody riding an elephant: you can steer the elephant, sort of. But it will be a lot easier to guide if it has a path to foll...

We were BORN to RUN! Definitely. Sort of. For sure! So what's the right mix? And if you're looking to running as the main fitness effort that you want right now, does it even make sense? Running is cheap and usually accessible. Is it effective? Also on this episode: -Jordan awards the wrong May Madness finalist the bronze medal. Weekly Challenge : Run 10 minutes without stopping! Question for the...

The best things in life are on the other side of your comfort zone. When it comes to exercise, physique, and confidence, frequently the key to getting there is INTENSITY. Most lack it. Many don't know how to access it. Some abuse it. Josh and Jordan have to help clients with this on a daily basis and, as dedicated amateur athletes, they have to access it themselves. Also on this episode: -"Little...

What is the foundation of a good bikini body? Josh and Jordan dig deeper into what it takes to get "bikini ready", giving extra perspective from April's bikini episode. They investigate the true social cost of being lean, as well as how to begin any journey that gets you to a lower body fat percentage. Also on this episode: Josh inexplicably takes what he calls the "thought-island-hopping campaign...

Josh is fresh off 3 weeks of military duty (working closely with sailors) and this time he has finally put his travel nutrition system into an actual structure. Oh, and he unintentionally used the word "Anchor" in it. Hmmmm....fitting. On this episode: The "Anchor/50/50" approach to healthy eating while traveling for work. Two contrasting systems to meal building: Hand vs Plate (not mutually exclu...

Sports movies help us learn about ourselves, inspire us, and can just be really exciting and fun! Let's take a breath and enjoy a fun conversation, shall we? Jordan picks 2 football movies, and Josh picks 2 running movies to review. -Gridiron Gang (4/5 "footballs") (Dwayne Johnson, 2006) -Remember the Titans (4/5 "footballs") (Denzel Washington, 2000) -Chariots of Fire (5/5 "college courtyard race...

A lot of people are reluctant to start strength training. Sometimes it's a genuine concern about something going wrong. Sometimes it's just not wanting to be uncomfortable. Several years ago, Josh started using the elevator pitch "I help people overcome their fear of weightlifting". Facing Fears is something that we have to do everyday. High performing people aren't necessarily fearless, just pret...

When a top industry figure (Jonathon Goodman) posts advice on his website, how does it hold up? Well.......it turns out that he crowd-sourced it. Josh and Jordan react, rapid-fire, to each piece of advice. Hilarity ensues. You can read the source article here: https://www.theptdc.com/articles/personal-trainer-tips Also on this episode! -Goose and duck egg prices -Jordan has a catchphrase? Weekly C...

Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods. In fact, some coaches (Josh included) have them nearly every single day. But did you know that not only do many different species have edible and nutritious eggs, but that they are more widely available than you might think?? Also on this episode: -Josh references Jeff Cavaliere of Athlean-X falls into this category as well and you can see what he had to...

In direct contrast to last week's episode, Josh talks about one of his formative fitness experiences: taking a full year to compete in an online body-building program (then Precision Nutrition's "Scrawny to Brawny". The lessons learned are many, but key takeaways include: -How to recognize if the results you're getting are on the way to the results that you want -Developing personal confidence by...

It's starting to get warm (in the Northern Hemisphere) and we're beginning to think about all our favorite outdoor and swim-suit activities. So you might be thinking about cutting some fat for the summer. Well, this is really the last opportunity to get started on that in a focused way and still have some summer results. But, there are complications....... -Where are you starting from? -What actua...

We wrap up the 3 part series on Brilliance in the Basics by "focusing" on the top 3 "in the moment" skills that you need in your mindset system: -Focus! -Intensity! -Calmness. Josh makes the case that these 3 are highly inter-related and brings up some fun examples. The coaches finish by giving short, practical drills to apply each mindset fundamental OUTSIDE of your workouts! Also on this episode...

We all have to eat. So it pays to know what's going in to your body. And the best way to regulate that is by cooking your own food. And while it's funny to think about low-skill cooks, there's actually a LOT of practical application for meals that are quick and easy to prepare and, of course, wholesome for you! Josh (the low-skill cook here) gives his go-to breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas and t...

Too many times, the fitness industry's approach to mindset systems falls woefully short, leaving you with not much more than a goal-setting template and an admonishment to make "positive affirmations". On this golf-themed episode, the coaches take the next step beyond movement basics. Josh has decided that it's time to be more comprehensive and make a more thorough system. (without getting tooooo...

Success in any endeavor usually requires a physical and a mental component. But there's so much to do, so much to learn and get better at, where do you start? By getting really really good at the basics! Over the years, we've broken down a system of movement basics, but it's time to do the same for mindset basics. Join the coaches as they begin outlining your most important basics for performance,...

Is there such a thing as bad gym culture? Well, people make or break everything...but! What about the actual programming and style? Tribe? Corporate? Kool Aid? Let's see what Josh and Jordan have to say... Question for the listeners: "What is the best gym culture you've ever experienced and why?" Send your answers to contact@truthincoaching.com Speech of the Week starts at 30:34 and is "Set approp...

It's been a while since we've commented on a listable and this episode finds us dissecting 17 things that used to be in Physical Education curriculum and maybe deserve a shot at coming back! This will be a highly nostalgic episode for some of you. Activities that make the list include: -Dodgeball (duh!) -Rope Climbing (HARD!) -Running punishment laps (who hasn't?) -Square Dancing (???) -The Pacer...

Josh fails his blind taste-test. But what's the take away? Low fat milk still tastes reeeeeaaaally good! A question for the listeners: are you a milk drinker, and if so, do you do it for the calories and protein, or just because? Send your answers to contact@truthincoaching.com Visit us at www.truthincoaching.com Follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/truthincoaching Or find us on facebo...

Josh routinely has 3-5 different beverages, especially on Saturday breakfast. Jordan blind taste-tests different milks while on the air. Last week's discussion on tough vs. stupid now veers into hydration. Science says that hydration is of paramount importance to performance. But are there exceptions? A question for the listeners: are you a milk drinker, and if so, do you do it for the calories an...

When is it appropriate to push through pain for exercise? "No pain, no gain", right? Well, maybe. There ARE populations that HAVE to push through pain (military, professional athletes, etc) but even then there are limits. So how do you know? Josh and Jordan discuss the interplay of different kinds of physical pain, psychology, age, brain elasticity, and more! Sarah Kennedy, D.O. weighs in via an a...

Getting fit isn't just about working out. A giant part of it is developing thought patterns and mindsets that other fit people have. And guess what? It's not all just sweat and grunts and bravado. Josh argues that "geeking out" and getting into the nuts and bolts of it actually helps. Functional areas to develop your thinking in include: Gear- New personal gear can get you excited and motivated an...

Facing Fears episodes always dig into the boundaries of our comfort zones and have ranged from story-telling to exotic training. But today we get really practical and mundane: the most common culprit fears that we see in the gym on a regular basis. Josh and Jordan discuss the Top 5 Gym Anxiety Culprits -Injuries -Lifting Heavier -Learning New Skills -Exercise selection FOMO -Commitment Jordan conc...

So if you're going to be great at nutrition, you need to log your food all the time, right? WRONG!!! Journal doesn't work! (At least the way you think it does). The coaches go over: -3 different kinds of useful journals (food, trigger energy) -Journaling for awareness is the best kind of journaling (temporary tool, not a permanent solution) -Jordan gets her food journal coached LIVE. Submit your f...

So you've been working out again since the holidays ended. You're pumped up and still motivated. "It's time to really kick the new year into gear and change my diet!" you say to yourself. Ok, cool. Yes, proper nutrition is 100% necessary for a desirable physique. BUT are you setting yourself up for failure?? On this episode, Josh and Jordan talk about how to assess if you are ready to start a nutr...