On this episode, one of my very good friends Scott Grossnickle joins the show. I first met Scott when I was a coach at Tone House in NYC during one of the classes. It didn't take long to figure out Scott is an impressive human. Physically; the dude's a Clydesdale. What stood out to me though is how the man carries himself; how he treats people, his love for his wife and family, the unshakeable work ethic, and calmness in tough moments.

So Scott and I sat down over a coffee to talk about all of it. Life, work, becoming a better man / husband, and developing presence / peace of mind.

Enjoy.

This week I sat down with a good friend of mine, Ryan Turner. Ryan's a Registered Dietitian focusing on sports performance. We're talking about all things food - Macros for building muscle, fueling for performance, developing a healthy relationship with your food, and taking overall ownership.

On this episode, I'm joined by Coach Sam Tooley. Sam is the founder of Alpha Fit Club which is now up to 15 locations and a run/strength coach on Ladder.

Today we are joined by Wes Barnett - VP of Business Development with Thorne Health. Wes is also a former Olympic Weightlifter for Team USA, earning a bronze and silver medal in the 1997 World Championships. Wes also served on the Olympic Committee for 17 years.

The main focus of this episode is surrounding the quality of our supplements and how the industry is regulated. Not all brands are created equal or follow the same quality control processes. Understanding what to look out for as a consumer is incredibly important.

We discuss some of the best practices overseen by Thorne Health and their role as a guiding light in the industry.

Supplements play a vital role in assisting an athlete and members of the general population: Addressing weaknesses/deficiencies, aiding in proper recovery, and improving our performance. However, quality of the product itself plays a large role in how the supplement is absorbed in the body.

How can you spot the difference between a high and low quality product? Why does it matter? You may assume the industry is regulated to ensure only a high quality products hit the shelves; unfortunately that's not always the case.

Enjoy this conversation and wisdom from Wes Barnett.

This is something I needed to hear early on. When I started making positive changes in my life (training frequently, eating healthier and going out less); it wasn't all easy.

Growth / Change is difficult by nature. When we decide to make a change for ourselves in a positive way it's not always met with support. I faced challenges with friends, family, work, etc. I can imagine these obstacles could be a reason people quit. So I wanted to share some of my experiences and what helped me stay on course.

In this episode, we're joined by Kristina Centenari, a seasoned coach with Tonal. With a rich background including certifications in RRCA Run Coaching, SFG 1 Kettlebell, RYT 200 hour, FRC, Kinstretch, and FRC-ISM, Kristina brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Her impressive athletic resume includes conquering 11 half Ironmans, 1 full Ironman, and completing 7 marathons.

Kristina delves into her personal journey with training and sports. She shares her experience grappling with the pressure to win from a young age, the challenges of maintaining a performance mindset, and ultimately finding a balance to rekindle a healthy relationship with movement.

As the first episode of 2024, I wanted to revisit the mission of this show. This is about the pursuit of consistent growth and improvement. The gym served as a place for me to improve myself. We understand the physical benefits of training, but this allowed me to improve my mental strength.

This is the lens in which I see life and how I use the gym to develop myself in every area.

I want to introduce you all to Cameron Ahouse.  Cam is a trainer based in Boston, but his route to get there wasn't so direct.  He has a journey that's actually quite similar to my own.  Cam also began his career in finance and talks about his transition into the fitness world.

I've always had a great deal of respect for Cameron, as a trainer and as a human.  It's not hard to see that Cam has a lot of fun with his training, always tackling new challenges and encouraging his community to do the same.  His work extends far beyond the gym, however.  Cam is also an advocate for men's mental health.  Leading and supporting work that encourages men to share what they are going thru and to support one another.

I loved diving into Cam's story and hearing about his journey into the fitness world.  It took a lot of courage to leave a cushy and secure finance job to essentially start over in the fitness world.  Taking a lot of humility and patience to just follow your passion and do work you love.

Enjoy this conversation with Cameron Ahouse.

What is 'absolute responsibility'?

While at the University of Kentucky Cheer Program, Chris Rodonis was introduced to this idea.  While simple to understand, application in your daily life and thought process is very different.  

Discussing true ownership over your life and results.  Enjoy this episode with Chris Rodonis!

This is our first episode of 2022 and I couldn't be more excited to have my brother, Chris Rodonis, joining us.  

Chris has a great story to share. Chris ultimately became a 2x national champion and the University of Kentucky in Cheerleading. While receiving a scholarship, and completing his MBA. Since graduation, he carried his success into the business world and is currently a Chief Revenue Officer.  

The road to success was not an easy or obvious one, however.  Growing up, athletics was not his natural gift.  But he had something else, a relentless quality about him.  He had this way of setting his sights on a goal and just simply worked at it.  Sounds simple enough...and it is. But his consistent work and attention to detail paid off. 

We hear his story about how he even found the opportunity at UK.

We talk about the strength training program in college and the power of team. 

What was the transition away from college, being in peak shape, to striking balance in business. 

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did