Use It or Lose It, Train for Life

I approached Kayla about a year ago, expressing the idea of creating a podcast. Knowing how knowledgeable Kayla was in this space, it would be great if more people could learn from her. Maybe if she had a better sidekick, we would have been more successful reaching a broader audience. We want to thank those of you who took the time out of your day once a week to listen. We're going to pause th...

Perfection can and does hold us back. It could be that we won't start something that we know we should until everything is perfect; we know what and how to move forward, we may even know that success is guaranteed. Or, we might hit a snag in the process, a setback. All of a sudden, doubt sets in, we begin to speak to ourselves in a way we'd never speak to another human being. We aren't...

Some of the best results come from doing mundane activities over and over and over again. It's been said that it's better to do one thing 1000 times than 1000 things one time. Many who exercise and get great results are satisfied doing the same thing repeatedly, yet some look for more adventure in their programming. There's nothing wrong with that, so how do you balance the functional...

Kayla (the mentor), and Kevin (the mentee) were chatting in a text conversation. Kayla (the mentor) asked Kevin (the mentee) how the workouts were going at the new Opex Bridgeport location that morning. The mentee replied, and the mentor replied, WHAT??? This isn't a 40-minute advertisement for OPEX; It may sound like it at times. Rather, it is a discussion about workouts, programs, how we des...

We see it all of the time: retired athletes struggle physically and emotionally once their career is over. No longer are fans clamoring for their attention. No longer is there a steady stream of accolades in the media. Athletes of all kinds seem to determine their self-worth and even identity based on their ability to perform in their sport. But we don't have to be professional athletes to der...

Many resources document the importance of meal planning if you are on a weight loss or maintenance program. There is also a ton of information regarding what will support these programs. The HOW is not quite that simple. That is where we will spend our time today. If you know that meal planning will help you but get slowed down or frustrated with the how? Listen to today's episode.

Many of us live a life that's safe, predictable and comfortable. There is nothing wrong with living a secure life! But, what could be on the other side of risk? This world is made up of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, just because they pushed themselves outside their comfort zone. They discover skills and talents they never knew existed. That could be you!

We've both heard in the past that walking is not exercise. That may be the opinion of some, but we think a little differently. Today we discuss the physical and mental benefits of walking and ways to incorporate more walking into your life. Our podcast name has train for life in it; walking is an exercise we can do every day!

Change is a part of life. Whether we are implementing needed change in our own life or helping an employee, a co-worker, a friend, or a family member, change is inevitable.. Here are three keys to applying lasting change.

Resilience - the capacity to withstand or recover from difficulties. In other words, the ability to do hard things. Today, Kayla and Kevin (mostly Kayla) discuss ways to strengthen your emotional resiliency. Sometimes in life, everything goes as planned. Often, it does not. This can interfere with our growth personally and professionally. We may choose to put off something important or never even...

Many resolutions were made just a few weeks ago. Many of us struggle to stay committed to those resolutions. And when we don't, chalk it up to another year of unfulfilled goals. As you'll hear at the beginning, I had an all-or-nothing experience with editing the next episode. I chose nothing. We'll have it ready next week, it will be a great message following the replay of this episode...

There are a few opinions on the importance of eating a nutrient-dense breakfast in the morning. Is it important, or is it not? We have our opinion, and we discuss that today.

It's the end of January, and many of us who have set out sites on a healthier lifestyle are checking in to see how we are progressing. This often requires stepping onto a scale. How do we respond when looking at the bright blue digital number? Are we happy? Sad? Do we reflect on our lifestyle the previous day or two to determine some factors resulting in that number? We discuss reflection poin...

We don't exercise to avoid pain or injury; we exercise to reduce the chances of injury and pain. So, when our bodies are experiencing pain, what should we do? In today's episode, we discuss pain, inflammation, and how to best recover from the pain you are experiencing.

We continue our conversation on keeping it simple to start! Focus on these three things, be consistent, and results will follow.

So many voices are out there sharing how we can improve our health and fitness. They all sound knowledgeable and legit. Many of them are! For anyone who is not totally up to speed on how to improve their health, these voices can be overwhelming. We then find ourselves trying to figure out what will work for us. Many overcomplicate, leading to frustration and quitting. We're going to keep it simple...

Many of us will reflect on 2024 and create a scorecard to determine how well we did concerning our goals and ambitions. This is a great process to go through, and we encourage our listeners to take a few minutes of their own to reflect on their year. Kayla and Kevin share some of their reflections, along with some goals for 2025. Happy New Year!!

We are one week away from the new year. Many of us will proclaim this is the year we will follow through on our resolution. There is no shortage of experts online and in the media to help you. In part two of Red Flags and Green Flags, we'll continue our conversation on how to make good choices that will support and help you become the better version of yourself in 2025.

During this time of year, the airwaves and internet are filled with phrases like lose 30 lbs in 3 months, or join this 30-day challenge and grow more muscle than ever before! Phrases like this prey on the vulnerability of people who would love to get a grip on their health. We call them red flags. Be cautious if the offer is too good to be true. Over the next two episodes, we will dive into the re...

Kayla and Kevin continue their conversation about we can become the best version of ourselves. Be intentional, have a plan, and keep moving forward!

It's that time of year again that many of us will reflect on this past year. Did we achieve what we wanted to this year? Are we getting better in our lives? Are we becoming the best version of ourselves? Kayla and Kevin discussed this today and how we can do a better job of discovering what that version is and how to move closer to it.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We couldn't think of a better topic to discuss today than gratitude. We hope you all enjoy the day with family and friends and truly take time to be grateful for all of the great things in your life. Sure, we can focus on all of the other noise in our lives, and sometimes, that noise can lead to new relationships, careers, and environments. We don't always know why we...

We are joined today by Monica Lewis, a coach at Opex Morgantown. Monica was the inspiration for our topic today. Who better to talk about parenting and exercise than someone who works out regularly and raises four beautiful kids and 3 dogs! For many parents, finding time to self-care is a struggle because we feel our priority is our kids. There are many reasons why exercise is the best choice we c...

Jim Rohn a popular thought lead was quoted as saying, "We must guard the door to our mind daily." There is a fable involving two wolves that are always fighting with each other, one that's kind and one that's evil. The logical question would be who wins? The answer, the one you feed. Reading is a great habit to control what we allow into our minds. Feeding our minds with stories involving suspense...

It's that time of year. We'll be attending more family and friend gatherings, office parties, and more! The tendency of overeating just doesn't happen during the holidays, does it? It can happen at every meal. How do we avoid eating more than we should and even more than we need? Today we discuss hacks to help you stop overeating.