Truth in Coaching

Are you applying these three strategies to optimize your nutrition for weight loss? Building block approach to meal-planning Use easy and effective substitutions wherever possible. Focus on protein! It will not only boost your metabolism, but displace junkier choices! Also, what matters more: bulking or shredding? Josh argues that fat loss and weight loss are almost the same thing, if we're talkin...

It's time for a roll-up! (analysis, prospectus, recap, rehash, review, rundown, synopsis...). Spring action and a little bit of deep history. Josh and Jordan talk: -Post-workout meal prep for frenetic travel -The perfect client for private sessions -Recent Marine Corps fitness test (PFT) performance -Self-inflicted gym injuries -Addictive personalities and how to coach them. -How to change a key p...

Emotions are great servants but terrible masters. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) has actually been field of study for longer than you might think. Josh brings up 3 key points for personal mastery and 2 additional points to develop as a leader/influencer. Plus: -A "shady" visitor pretends to be "interested" in performance metrics. -A conversation that has been have had-ing. (what?) -Josh has to travel...

It's the 4th of July and that means grilling out and picnic food! Josh digs into whether hot dogs are good for you or not. Jordan's preferred picnic side is potato salad. Also in this episode: Satisficing vs Maximizing / Moderation, right? Well, yes but..... / How to build a great hamburger / Streaking is better than backlogging / Star-rating inflation / Visit us at www.truthincoaching.com Speech...

What would it take to be in shape for an alien robot invasion? Josh and Jordan apply their characteristic real-world coaching, preparation, and athletic strategy to this utterly ridiculous and fanciful scenario. Key functional areas to consider: -Getting in and out of tight spaces (flexibility) -Sprinting (and general agility) -Being on your feet for long periods of time -Adrenaline management -Me...

We are fresh off of hosting our annual "sprint" adventure race and this is a great time to talk about getting comfortable while being uncomfortable. Adventure races come in many different formats although common themes are that they are multidisciplinary (in this case, running, gym challenges, basic navigation, and puzzle skills) and definitely put you out of your comfort zone! Tune in while the c...

Athletic Basics are tasks that a well-rounded individual should be able to perform on command. The coaches give their favorite drills to improve in balance, reaction time, flexibility, and more. What are your deficiencies in these 9 basics? Also in this episode: McMuffin Mania continues, shout out to recent May Madness winners, and kettlebell Biathlon notes: Josh sets a PR/Club Record! Jordan scho...

Facing Fears #2: What is psyching up anyways? Josh and Jordan talk common vocabulary and meanings and then apply sports psychology and performance concepts to develop the conversation. -Things that you NEED to psych up for -Things that you need to stay calm for -The difference between "red" and "blue" mental space -Can you even go from 0-60 mentally? (whatever that means) -Does preparation trump e...

Hiring a trainer can be a big commitment: time, finances, and trust are all on the line. So how do you know you're picking a good one? Also, how to avoid being one of "those" clients (annoying at best, toxic at worst) and how to get on your trainer's good list! Speech of the Week (SpOTW) starts at 36:01: Beware the Land of Infinite Distraction! See what Coach Josh has to say about it here: https:/...

The "Great American Road Trip" has a special place in our imagination. Many of us have done it so we know that start-stop-start-stop is NOT a great way to make progress! Let's dig into this analogy and see how it can apply to your goals, especially when it comes to dealing with DISCOMFORT! Plus: -Josh had to buy a new car. -Listeners are confused by Jordan's gym etiquette. -Tongue Twisters: "She s...

When change is too hard, you'll have to either quit or break it down. Josh is rolling solo and he discusses how to use a confidence check to assess whether you are setting yourself up to fail or ready for progress! Plus: -The comfort zone vs the challenge zone vs the overwhelm zone. -Herculean Challenges are miserable but memorable. -May MADNESS is upon us! The 8th annual month-long competition fo...

Are you a forager or a prepper? Even if you fall strongly into one camp, chances are your outcomes could be improved if you developed some skill in the other. Modern foraging helps you think flexibly about nutrition while navigating daily routines, travel, and more. On the other hand, prepping helps you have a greater sense of control, if you can apply it. Plus: -A diary entry from an overly motiv...

What is the bare-bones minimum equipment needed for a home gym? Spoiler alert: Josh thinks it starts and ends with an anchor point. Plus: -Greetings to our Belgian listener(s)! -"I'm not in good enough shape to get started at a gym." Ok, let's unpack that a little bit. -What makes a good minimalist home set up, medialist home setup and MAXimalist home set up. Which do you think Josh uses? -Jordan...

Facing Fears: a MASSIVE part of improving yourself is overcoming fear, because fear will stop your progress before it starts. Today, our coaches address basics of building confidence, especially as applied to weightlifting. Oftentimes we fear something that's new, so let's peel back the curtain together! -Plus: Josh lives for seeing the "lights come on". Jordan wants women to stop being scared of...

Are you a serial offender of these Top 10 etiquette rules? Do these rules even matter? Josh and Jordan vote them UP and DOWN. Plus, continuing the conversation on mortality (never make a deal with the devil), cold sprint workouts make you cough, and planning is KEY. Speech of the Week (SpOTW) starts at 30:55: Go Streaking! You can read what Krystyna has to say about this SpOTW here: https://www.pc...

Coach Krystyna is back with some fresh insight on how to inspire change and nurture it once started. Physical progress REQUIRES exercise, quality food, and enough rest and recovery. Why is it then that it's easier to coach someone in the gym on physical movement and so difficult to coach someone on nutrition? Could it be because that during exercise, they're stepping into "coach's house" but when...

What is a grind? How do you get better when a part of your workout/recovery/support system isn't firing on all cylinders? Also, a good working definition of leadership and what would disqualify a trainer as a role model? Live in a mountain town, not a mountain top! Get outside and use your body, don't just train for show! Speech of the Week (SpOTW) If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you....

It's new gear day here at the gym! Which brings up the question: what does it take to design a fitness facility? Traffic, intended use, longevity, budget, are all considerations. Josh goes deep into the thought process of designing a layout for what works for your style of training as well as how he took the plunge from personal training sessions in his parent's backyard to a full-fledged personal...

Would you ever consider a deal to cut 5-10 years off the end of your life in order to get something that you think you really want? On the other hand, what would you change if you knew you only had ONE more year to live? In this episode, Josh and Jordan break down possibly the most serious and difficult topic yet: the effects of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs), the problems with taking shortcut...

When we set the right goals, results follow almost naturally. But set the wrong goals, and failure is virtually assured. Coach Josh leverages the skills of Operational Art to bridge the gap between what you ultimately want in life (strategy) and the daily actions that keep you on course (tactics). It's relatively easy to know what you want and measure where you are. But appropriate goal selection...

What is the line that separates an activity from a game from a sport from an athletic endeavor? What are the intrinsic qualities of an athlete? Josh likes Venn diagrams. Is imagination the foundation (or at least a key ingredient) for success? Speech of the Week (SpOTW) is "Mowing the Lawn When Your House is on Fire". Contact us at: www.pcflongmont.com 720-515-2074 contact@pcflongmont.com Read mor...

-How many "years" being involved in something is NOT the same as how many quality HOURS you have in a skill. Let's delve into a critical mindset today: anything that you want to be good at will take practice. It's not enough to phone your workouts in. Effort is important, but being mentally present and focused on developing long-term skill are equally important. -Jordan argues that being overwhelm...

Josh is back fresh from a work trip for the Marines so what a better time to go over tips and best practices for how to stay on track while you're traveling for work. This trip went really well on the movement and nutrition front (with a surprise plot twist pitfall!) so let's use a template for how to succeed! PLUS: When does a "forager" have an advantage over a "meal prepper"? How does novelty af...

The coaches talk best exercises across the 7 basic human movements. What is functional, function, functionality? (adj, n/v, n)? Josh is perplexed as to why this is a buzzword in the fitness industry and decides it's time to define it (or at least qualify it). Jordan is learning to like pushups. People need a lot of tolerance built into their schedules and routines. Josh had breakfast with a flat-e...

CONGRATULATIONS to Krystyna who took silver at the NoCo Strength 2024 Powerlifting Open! Grown-ups need sports. Are participation medals wrong and are the rules different for kids vs adults? Training for body-improvement vs squeezing the ultimate performance out of your body might cause compromises in form. Lack of self-awareness leads to misadventures in....Russia? (a la Napoleon) Speech of the W...