Afternoon Snack

Join Alex and Meredith for a bonus episode about the Black Friday launch of Tactic Fitness and this year's Holiday Habits Challenge! They talk about the 4-week Holiday Habits Challenge and what you can expect. From making sure you're drinking water first thing in the morning, to introducing positive affirmations into your daily routine, you can feel confident that you will have a happy and healthy holiday season! In addition, the Tactic Fitness program has officially launched and will begin on Nov. 27th. Take part of a wonderful community, kickstart change in your life, and find balance for your health and fitness!

— American Thanksgiving vs. Canadian Thanksgiving

— What's the Hype with Pumpkin Pie?

— New & Improved Holiday Habits Challenge

— Challenge Giveaways

— Tactic Fitness Has Launched!

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Alex and Meredith have Tactic Coaches Todd and Merissa Wise back on to talk about the broad application of functional fitness to all populations of people. They'll also share the behind the scenes of creating Tactic Functional Fitness, the mental and physical benefits of challenging yourself to learn something new, and the importance of having patience with yourself in your training. Save these important dates for the launch of Tactic Functional Fitness: The program goes live on Nov. 27th. You can register and sign up on Black Friday, Nov. 24th!

— Catch-Up with Todd and Merissa!

— The Creation of Tactic Functional Fitness

— Self-Determination Theory

— Mental & Physical Benefits to Learning Something New

— Resting to Retain What You Learn

— Dangers of Comparison in Fitness

— Building Your Resilience by Challenging Yourself

— Creating Adaptations in Your Workouts

— Having Patience in Your Training

— Training for Your Life

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When you are balancing work, life, and a daily fitness routine, it can be difficult to remember to check in with yourself and your body. In this episode, Alex and Meredith talk about rest days: What a rest day looks like, how to recognize when you need one, how nutrition comes into play, and ultimately learning to be patient with yourself as you determine what you need on your fitness journey. They will also share tips on how to create an efficient schedule so that you are able to maintain a balanced weekly workout and rest day schedule to hold yourself accountable.

— Actually Resting When You Need To

— What is a Rest Day?

— Rest Days for Athletes vs. Recreational Exercisers

— Rest Days with a Busy Schedule

— Creating & Trusting Your Habits

— Commitment & Consistency

— Creating a Schedule to Stay on Track

— Active Recovery Days

— Rest Day Eating

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With the holidays right around the corner, Alex and Meredith have the perfect gift! Introducing: Tactic Functional Fitness! A new fitness program that Alex and Meredith have been working hard to beta test, which will be launching on Black Friday, Nov. 24th. Learn all about the program, why Alex and Meredith decided to start it, what you can expect, and when you can get started. As an added bonus they will also be hosting a Holiday Challenge! Make sure you're signed up for the email list, so you can be the first to get all the details for both the launch of Tactic Functional Fitness and the Holiday Challenge!

— #1 Interesting Workout Class Experience

— The Benefits of Crossfit on the Body & Brain

— Crossfit vs. Strength and Conditioning

— Tactic Fitness Program Coming Soon!

— Bringing Functional Fitness Training to the Community

— What is Personalized Programming?

— Challenges of Starting a Business

— What to Expect From The Program

— Workouts That You Can Be Confident Doing

— Workout/Lifestyle Balance

— Future Plans for Tactic Functional Fitness

— Connecting With Community Online

— Equipment: What Will You Need?

— Holiday Challenge & Fitness Program Release Dates!

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• Afternoon Snack: Having Endurance: Stop Holding Yourself Back + Run With Tactic Nutrition in Philly! 

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When life gets busy, it can be hard to remember to slow down and take a moment to relax. Take this opportunity to take a breather and catch up with Alex and Meredith as they take a mental break and unpack what they have been up to recently! They have all kinds of exciting updates to share, including their recent move, a new furry friend, and their journeys of figuring out who they are. They'll also talk about finding your personal style, the struggles of getting the perfect haircut for short hair, and the craziness that accompanies packing and driving a moving truck.

— Welcome Mel to the Family!

— Alex & Meredith Have Moved to Fernie!

— Packing with Different Productivity Styles

— First Time on ADHD Medication While Moving

— Moving Truck Shenanigans

— Beware of Truck Mirrors

— Funny Discoveries From Packing

— Department Stores & Sephora

— The Journey of Having Short Hair

— Have They Peaked or Are They Peaking?

— Determining Your Style

— Staying Curious & Figuring Out Who You Are

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This week, Alex and Meredith have return guest and Tactic Nutrition coach Angie Craig back on to talk about the All-or-Nothing Mindset and its impact on daily life. Angie dives into what an All-or-Nothing Mindset looks like, shares advice on how to work through it, and teaches that it's okay to not be perfect.

— The Impact of the All-or-Nothing Mindset

— The Reality of Perfectionism

— The Psychology of the All-or- Nothing Mindset

— The Importance of Recognizing Your Progress

— "Mom-Bod vs. Dad-Bod"

— The Dangers of Comparison

— Thinking Your Way Into Emotions

— What is Failure?

— Structuring Workouts Based on Your Current Situation

— Social Media vs. Real Life

— Working Through The All-or-Nothing Mindset

— Not Setting Timelines

— Planning Ahead & Pivoting

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Join Alex and Meredith as they talk all about body recomposition and why they think that with the right combination of exercise, nutrition, and patience it is an attainable goal for just about everyone. They will also talk about the idea of shifting your workouts based on the season, reminding yourself to stay excited about the work you're doing, and the traps that beginners can fall into when attempting to cut or bulk.

— Being Busy Doesn't Have To Be Negative

— What is Body Recomposition?

— How Experienced Athletes Approach Body Recomposition

— What Types of People Do Well With Recomposition Protocols

— What Qualifies as Strength Training

— Relying On Other Measures of Progress

— The Yo-Yo Diet Cycle

— Catering Your Workouts to the Season

— Being Patient & Staying Excited About The Work

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Dr. Shanté Cofield, aka The Movement Maestro, is a physical therapist turned entrepreneur dedicated to teaching health and fitness professionals how to build a profitable online personal brand, focusing on brand strategy and development. With the online digital space constantly changing and evolving, Shanté is all about finding your passion and building a life that you love. Today, she sits down with Alex and Meredith to break down exactly how she figured out what she wanted out of life, paving the way towards happiness, and why you have to practice self-care in your daily life. This episode is full of inspiration for anyone looking to build a life that they truly love, and don't want to escape from.

— Rapid Fire Ice-Breakers

— How Shanté Got Started

— Crossfit & Becoming a RockTape Instructor

— Finding Happiness

— The Sunk Cost Fallacy

— What is a "Safe" Choice?

— Tearing Your ACL

— Patience & Success

— Defining Your Dream Life

— Discovering What it Is You Want

— The Ups and Downs of Sharing Your Victories & Life

— The Deal with Privilege

— Convincing Yourself to Change

— Goals & Effort

— Authenticity Online and in Your Business

— Moving and Loving the Place You Call Home

— The Radical Act of Self-Care

— Deciding Not to Have Kids

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Join Meredith and Alex as they talk about why people often struggle with endurance goals. They will share tips from their own experiences on how to build a solid foundation as you continue to grow, and why it is so important to start slow and have patience with your process. Plus they will share all of the details about joining Tactic Nutrition for their first ever in-person meet up at the Philadelphia Marathon!

— What Talent Do You Wish You Had?

— Creating a Running Community

— Not Comparing Your Present Self to Your Past Self

— The Importance of Having Patience

— Why People Struggle With Endurance Sports

— Committing To Your Training

— Not Tying Your Identity To Your Performance Results

— Take The Pressure Off Of Doing What You Love

— Finding Balance in Your Life

— Taking Your Commitments Seriously

— Setting Realistic Goals For Yourself

— Run With Tactic Nutrition in Philly

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This week, Alex and Meredith talk about the very important topic of setting boundaries within your relationships and daily life. They'll address the idea of not feeling like you need to be the "yes person" for everything that is thrown your way, how saying "no" to one thing may actually open the door for other exciting opportunities, and the impact that "people pleasing" can have on your mental health. Tune in to this valuable discussion!

— How People Pleasing Can Lead to Burnout

— The Impact of Saying No in Society

— Social Life vs. Health and Fitness

— Why It's Important to Set Boundaries

— Allowing Yourself Time To Grow

— Not Taking Things Personally

— Finding Balance In Your Daily Life

— Default No

— Identifying Your Core Values

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