By David Damron: Avid Runner, Gym Rat, & Health Enthusiast
Achieve Your Health & Fitness Potential
Many of us established a fitness plan and think, “I’ve got this.” The problem with these plans sometimes isn’t that we don’t follow through, but that we want to do more than our plan. So, what should we do? I...
Do you want to look like the world record marathon runner or the world’s strongest man? I don’t want to look like either. I want to become a super athlete. In Episode #34 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I...
As a parent, I feel that my top two responsibilities are 1) to provide a safe environment for my child to develop and 2) to show them what I believe to be a good example for living one’s life. The...
Getting stronger and building muscle are often the two most desired attributes of those looking to become fit. However, they often overlook the best way to start. In Episode #32 of The Become a Beast Podcast, we discuss how you...
Diet or fitness? The question many folks ask themselves when they have either been in a rut or have never really addressed either. Today on the Become a Beast Podcast, I address which I choose and how you can know...
Often, small actions in one part of our lives can lead to huge benefits in others. When we workout at our full potential, there is an overlooked benefit that can lead to better results in the future. That #1 overlooked...
Sometimes, the simplest answer to our biggest stressors comes through cleaning the junk out of our lives and just focusing on life itself. In it’s simplest form that means putting a high focus on our health (i.e. diet and fitness)....
In Episode 28 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I discuss the three fitness idols that I look up to and how they can help you achieve more of your own fitness goals. Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe...
Confidence is an atribute that I feel a lot of people miss out on. That shouldn’t be the case and fitness can be your avenue to gaining more confidence in yourself. In Episode 27 of The Become a Beast Podcast,...
Shoulder exercises are critical to not only looking like a complete badass. They are also essential towards our balance and necessary strength for being active (i.e. picking something up, pushing a door open). If our shoulders are weak, it drastically...
Becoming a professional at failing is highly encouraged at BecomeaBeast.com. Not because we want you to not succeed at your goals. Rather, we want you to achieve more than you once believed was possible. (Click here to listen, rate, and...
The Zen of Simple Eating discusses approaches towards simplifying and succeeding at a life-long healthy diet. In Episode 24 of The Become a Beast Podcast, 5 simple tactics that have worked for me are laid out. Through these tactics, you...
Answering the question, “How do I get fit and healthy?,” is a lot easier than most people think and most people already know the answer. In Episode 23 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I discuss a principle that Joe...
Qualifying for the Boston Marathon in 2014 is going to be even tougher than ever now that so many proud runners want to show their support following the tragedies in the 2013 Boston Marathon. That’s why I share my previous...
In a somber episode 21, I discuss my reaction to the horror of the Boston Marathon terror attack. I also discuss what you can do to help and it’s not just about giving money. It’s more about building communities. (Click...
In Episode 20 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I share my recent stretch goal example, how stretch goal setting has helped me and how you can set stretch goals. (Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe on iTunes) Discussed...
In Episode 19 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I discuss 5 psychological practices that prevent dieting failures. The ways I share may sound simple (or slightly hilarious), but they work and that’s truly all that matters. I have found...
James Clear of JamesClear.com joins us in Episode 18 of The Become a Beast Podcast to discuss how he has achieved goals in many different aspects of his life by implementing a health a fitness regiment. James and I discuss everything...
In the return of The Become a Beast Podcast, I share some amazing news and three running techniques that have helped me throughout the years. (Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe on iTunes) Episode 17 features the Little Beast...
I hate being sick. What I hate worse is killing all motivation to get back to Beast Mode after getting sick. In Episode 16 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I get back on the wagon to getting better. I...
In Episode #15, I share the 3 areas I try to address upon returning from a long holiday weekend or vacation. I usually fall off the wagon in the eating-super-healthy category during vacations, but have learned a few ways to...
In Episode 14 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I address my top 5 biggest health and fitness mistakes that I have made in the past and how I corrected them. (Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe on iTunes)...
In Episode 13 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I introduce a new segment called ‘Stop Doing That’. (Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe on iTunes) In this episode, I discuss the know-it-all’s in your life and how to...
In Episode 12 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I share how my experience with machines and my transition to free weights has led me to a fitness level that is Zombie-Apocalypse-Survivable. (Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe on...
In Episode 11 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I share my top 10 go-to snacks to cure midday cravings. The snacks I suggest help prevent falling prey to the time of day that many people choose unhealthy dietary practices....
Everyone wants a six-pack. Everyone. I have never heard a person says, “I want the biggest belly possible.” However, most people are directed to 6 minute abs and magic pills that don’t get the desired six-pack. In Episode #10 of...
In Episode 9 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I discuss becoming a beast, what it takes, and why you should possibly give it a try. (Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe on iTunes) I address the idea of...
Perfect diets do not exist. In Episode 8 of The Become a Beast Podcast, I share my thoughts on those who claim to know the perfect human dietary approach and how you can find out what is best for you....
Amy Clover, founder of StrongInsideOut.com, joins us to discuss her latest 30×30 Project and share how health and fitness has brightened some very dark days in her past. (Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe on iTunes) Clover is a...
Krista Stryker of 12MinuteAthlete joins us in Episode 6 of The Become a Beast Podcast to help us get the most out of the shortest workouts and still see awesome results. (Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe on iTunes)...
Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running joins us in Episode 5 of The Become a Beast Podcast to bring great advice on becoming a better running and in a healthy way. (Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe on iTunes) Jason...
(Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe on iTunes) Vic Magary, of VicMagary.com, joins us in Episode 4 to discuss the #1 reason most people fail and it has nothing to do with not knowing what to do. Magary is...
(Click here to listen, rate, and subscribe on iTunes) Joel Runyon delivers. Each and every time. Though my approach may be different at times, we both look to obtain results once thought impossible. Usually, Runyon goes above and beyond. In...
In Episode #2 of The Become a Beast Podcast, we address to health and fitness topics that will lead to you achieving your goals. First, we address the ‘Why’ for doing crazy things like marathons. Second, we will discuss short-term...
Welcome to the first episode of the Become a Beast Podcast! Let the fun begin… (Disclaimer: The Apple folks in Cupertino are in shock about how amazing my new podcast is so they haven’t come back to reality to approve...