Beyond the Workout: Fitness, Mindset, and Motivation

Beyond the Workout: Fitness, Mindset, and Motivation

By Josh PoonHealth & Fitness
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Beyond the Workout: Fitness, Mindset, and Motivation episodes

  • How To Stay Motivated to Exercise

    INTRODUCTION

    • Welcome back to Beyond the Workout: the weekly podcast where I give you quick fitness tips to help you achieve your goals both within and beyond your workout.
    • I’m your host, Josh Poon, your favorite personal trainer, professional actor, and silly little guy.
    • Please leave a rating and review, and follow the podcast to be notified when a new episode releases. It really helps with getting this out to people who need it. And it shows me folks like you are listening!


      • JUST THE TIP

      • How to stay motivated to go to the gym.
      • Discipline over motivation
      • Set realistic goals
      • Find a workout buddy
      • Create a reward system
      • Mix up your routine
      • Remember your why


        • TAKE ACTION

        • If you like what you hear and want to support, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this podcast with someone who needs to hear it!
        • Check me out on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠@joshpoonfitness for more free tips and updates on future projects, like online personal training programs and upcoming gym apparel and streetwear clothing line.
          • 4 min
        • How Much Weight Should You Lift?

          INTRODUCTION

          • Welcome back to Beyond the Workout: the weekly podcast where I give you quick fitness tips to help you achieve your goals both within and beyond your workout.
          • I’m your host, Josh Poon, your favorite personal trainer, professional actor, and silly little guy.
          • Please leave a rating and review, and follow the podcast to be notified when a new episode releases. It really helps with getting this out to people who need it. And it shows me folks like you are listening!


            • JUST THE TIP

            • How much weight to lift.
            • Good technique is key
            • Reps in Reserve (RIR)
            • Progressive overload


              • TAKE ACTION

              • If you like what you hear and want to support, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this podcast with someone who needs to hear it!
              • Check me out on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠@joshpoonfitness for more free tips and updates on future projects, like online personal training programs and upcoming gym apparel and streetwear clothing line.
                • 3 min
              • Gym Drip: What Should You Wear to the Gym?

                INTRODUCTION

                • Welcome back to Beyond the Workout: the weekly podcast where I give you quick fitness tips to help you achieve your goals both within and beyond your workout.
                • I’m your host, Josh Poon, your favorite personal trainer, professional actor, and silly little guy.
                • Please leave a rating and review, and follow the podcast to be notified when a new episode releases. It really helps with getting this out to people who need it. And it shows me folks like you are listening!


                  • JUST THE TIP

                  • What to wear to the gym
                  • Light, breathable, stretchy
                  • Comfort and confidence
                  • Proper footwear


                    • TAKE ACTION

                    • If you like what you hear and want to support, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this podcast with someone who needs to hear it!
                    • Check me out on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ @joshpoonfitness for more free tips and updates on future projects, like online personal training programs and upcoming gym apparel and streetwear clothing line.
                      • 4 min
                    • How to Get Rid of Soreness

                      INTRODUCTION

                      • Welcome back to Beyond the Workout: the weekly podcast where I give you quick fitness tips to help you achieve your goals both within and beyond your workout.
                      • I’m your host, Josh Poon, your favorite personal trainer, professional actor, and silly little guy.
                      • Please leave a rating and review, and follow the podcast to be notified when a new episode releases. It really helps with getting this out to people who need it. And it shows me folks like you are listening!


                        • JUST THE TIP

                        • Dealing with soreness.
                        • Hydration is key
                        • Protein for muscle repair
                        • Sleep is non-negotiable
                        • Gentle movement


                          • TAKE ACTION

                          • If you like what you hear and want to support, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this podcast with someone who needs to hear it!
                          • Check me out on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ @joshpoonfitness for more free tips and updates on future projects, like online personal training programs.
                            • 3 min
                          • You Can’t Out-Train a Bad Diet

                            INTRODUCTION

                            • Welcome back to Beyond the Workout: the weekly podcast where I give you quick fitness tips to help you achieve your goals both within and beyond your workout.
                            • I’m your host, Josh Poon, your favorite personal trainer, professional actor, and silly little guy.
                            • Please leave a rating and review, and follow the podcast to be notified when a new episode releases. It really helps with getting this out to people who need it. And it shows me folks like you are listening!


                              • JUST THE TIP

                              • You can't out-train a bad diet.
                              • Diet must support training and recovery
                              • Brief look into energy balance
                              • Abs are built in the gym but revealed in the kitchen
                              • Practical advice and takeaways


                                • TAKE ACTION

                                • If you like what you hear and want to support, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this podcast with someone who needs to hear it!
                                • Check me out on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ for more free tips and updates on future projects, like online personal training programs.
                                  • 3 min
                                • Do What Matters First

                                  INTRODUCTION

                                  • Welcome back to Beyond the Workout: the show where I give you fitness tips that go beyond just the workout.
                                  • I'm your host, Joshua Poon, your favorite personal trainer, professional actor, and silly little guy.


                                    • JUST THE TIP

                                    • Do what matters first
                                    • Is your goal body recomposition?
                                    • When should you train cardio before lifting weights?


                                      • TAKE ACTION

                                      • If you like what you hear and want to support, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this podcast with someone who needs to hear it!
                                      • Check me out on Instagram and TikTok for more free tips and updates on future projects, like online personal training programs.
                                        • 3 min
                                      • Comparison is the Thief of Joy

                                        Introduction to the Podcast

                                        • Welcome back to Beyond the Workout, the show where I give you bite-sized health and fitness advice in the amount of time it takes to warm up.


                                          • Carving Out My Identity and Vision for the Podcast


                                          Main Topic: Tracking Progress


                                          1. Tracking Progress

                                          • Importance of monitoring your fitness journey to stay motivated and see tangible results.


                                            • 2. Comparison is the Thief of Joy

                                            • Highlighting the pitfalls of comparing your progress to others.
                                              • Discussing how social media and gym culture can sometimes create unrealistic standards.


                                                • 3. Compare Yourself to Others? NO!

                                                • The drawbacks of constantly measuring your success against others.


                                                  • 4. Compare Yourself to Yourself

                                                  • The only person you should be in competition with is yourself.
                                                    • Striving to be the best version of you.
                                                      • Emphasizing personal growth and self-improvement.


                                                        • 5. How to Track Progress in the Gym?

                                                        • Practical tips on effectively tracking your progress.


                                                          • 6. Spreadsheet Nerd (Track Weights)

                                                          • Utilizing spreadsheets to log your workouts and monitor the weights you’re lifting over time.
                                                            • Advantages of keeping a detailed record for progressive overload.


                                                              • 7. Progress Pictures

                                                              • Taking regular photos to visually track body composition changes.
                                                                • Tips on consistency in lighting, angles, and timing for accurate comparisons.


                                                                  • 8. Waistline Measurements

                                                                  • Measuring your waistline and other key areas to track changes in body size and composition.
                                                                    • How to take accurate measurements.


                                                                      • 9. Caution Against Using a Scale

                                                                      • Discussing why the scale isn’t always the best indicator of progress.
                                                                        • Explaining fluctuations in weight and the importance of other metrics.


                                                                          • Call to Action

                                                                          • If you like what you hear and want to support, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with someone you love!
                                                                          • Check me out on Instagram and TikTok (both @joshpoonfitness) for more tips and updates on future projects, like online personal training programs.
                                                                            • 6 min
                                                                          • The Secret to Long-Lasting Results

                                                                            Episode Description:

                                                                            Welcome back to Beyond the Workout! I’m your host, Josh Poon, a certified personal trainer, professional actor, and budding entrepreneur. In this show, we’ll talk about bite-sized fitness tips and explore topics on mindset and philosophy, helping you strengthen both your body AND your mind. Today’s fitness tip is all about the importance of consistency in your workout routine and the benefits it brings.

                                                                            Fitness Tip of the Day: Consistency

                                                                            • Quote: "A bad program done consistently will bring you far better results than the optimal program done once in a while." — Sal DiStefano
                                                                            • Common Struggles: Time, motivation, not seeing results
                                                                            • Benefits of Consistency:

                                                                              • Strategies for Staying Consistent:

                                                                              • Start Small: Commit to the easiest thing you can do consistently. If you feel like doing more in the moment, go ahead.
                                                                              • Calendar Commitment: Put your workout in your calendar as a non-negotiable appointment, like a doctor’s visit or an important meeting.
                                                                              • Track Progress: Find ways to track progress, such as progress pics, tracking weight increases, or waistline measurements.
                                                                              • Enjoyable Activities: Find activities you enjoy. If you like running, run. If you enjoy pickleball, play pickleball. Just incorporate some form of resistance training.

                                                                                • Personal Experience:

                                                                                • When I prioritize exercise and make it a non-negotiable part of my day, I see the best results. When life gets busy and I let my routine slip, I feel weaker, my energy and sleep suffer, and my appetite decreases.

                                                                                  • Brain Food: Mindset and Philosophy Segment

                                                                                  • Topic: Self-Compassion

                                                                                    • Resources and Links:

                                                                                    • Follow me on Instagram and TikTok
                                                                                    • Sign up for my email newsletter for more content and exclusive deals on training programs
                                                                                      • 6 min
                                                                                    • How to Save Yourself from Injuries

                                                                                      Episode Description:

                                                                                      Welcome back to Beyond the Workout! I’m your host, Josh Poon, a certified personal trainer, professional actor, and budding entrepreneur. In this show, we’ll talk about bite-sized fitness tips and explore topics on mindset and philosophy, helping you strengthen both your body AND your mind. Today’s fitness tip is all about injury prevention and dialing in with an appropriate warmup.

                                                                                      Fitness Tip of the Day: Warming Up

                                                                                      • Common Mistake: Incorrect or no warm-up


                                                                                        • Benefits:

                                                                                        Effective Warm-Up

                                                                                        • Dynamic Movements: Leg swings, bear hugs, band pull-aparts
                                                                                        • Gradual Intensity: Start slowly and build up

                                                                                          • Cooling Down

                                                                                          • Benefits: Improves flexibility, reduces soreness, lowers heart rate
                                                                                          • Method: Static stretching with deep breathing


                                                                                            • Personal Experience

                                                                                            Warm-ups improve my workouts, making me feel stronger and more focused. Skipping them leads to feeling weaker, getting injured, or being wiped out the next day. Clients experience soreness being replaced by readiness after a solid warmup.


                                                                                            Brain Food: Mindset and Philosophy Segment

                                                                                            Reflect on the balance between effort and rest. How do you balance pushing yourself to achieve with allowing yourself to rest and recover? Think about it as you go about your day.

                                                                                            Resources and Links:

                                                                                            • Follow me on Instagram and TikTok
                                                                                            • Sign up for my email newsletter for more content and exclusive deals on training programs

                                                                                              • If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue to provide valuable content. Stay tuned for the next episode, where we’ll dive into consistency.

                                                                                              5 min
                                                                                            • Start with the Compounds

                                                                                              Host: Josh Poon

                                                                                              Episode Description:

                                                                                              Welcome to the first-ever episode of Beyond the Workout! I’m your host, Josh Poon, a certified personal trainer, professional actor, and budding entrepreneur. In this show, we’ll talk about bite-sized fitness tips and explore topics on mindset and philosophy, helping you strengthen both your body AND your mind. Today’s fitness tip is all about starting with compound exercises. Tune in to learn why compound movements are essential for building a strong foundation in your fitness journey.


                                                                                              • Fitness Tip of the Day: Start with Compounds

                                                                                                • Explanation of compound movements: Multi-joint exercises that train large muscle groups
                                                                                                • Examples: Squats, bench press, deadlift

                                                                                                • Why Prioritize Compound Exercises

                                                                                                  • Muscle engagement: Work multiple muscle groups simultaneously for efficient workouts
                                                                                                  • Strength building: Foundation for overall body strength
                                                                                                  • Functional fitness: Mimic natural movement patterns, improving daily functional movements

                                                                                                  • Importance of Compound Exercises for Beginners

                                                                                                    • Build a foundation that sets you up for everything else
                                                                                                    • Efficient for those on a time crunch
                                                                                                    • Easy to track progress and improvements

                                                                                                    • Tips for Proper Form

                                                                                                      • Seek guidance: Hire a coach or find tutorials
                                                                                                      • Start light: Master the movement before increasing weight, focus on quality over quantity
                                                                                                      • Consistency: Practice the movement regularly, move well and often

                                                                                                      • Personal Anecdote

                                                                                                        • Josh's early gym experience with isolation exercises (bicep curls, chest flies, leg extensions)
                                                                                                        • Spent hours in the gym with mediocre results
                                                                                                        • Switching to compound exercises led to better strength, gains, and improved movement in dance classes and daily life

                                                                                                        • Brain Food: Mindset and Philosophy Segment

                                                                                                          • Quote from Hamlet by Shakespeare: “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so”
                                                                                                          • Reflect on how our perception shapes our struggles
                                                                                                          • Consider shifting from “this happened TO me” to “this happened FOR me”

                                                                                                            • Resources and Links:

                                                                                                            • Follow me on Instagram and TikTok
                                                                                                            • Sign up my email newsletter for more content and exclusive deals on training programs.


                                                                                                              • If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue to provide valuable content. Stay tuned for the next episode, where we’ll dive into warming up.

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                                                                                                            Welcome to Beyond the Workout: Fitness, Mindset, and Motivation, where we explore the powerful connection between fitness and mental well-being. Hosted by Josh Poon, certified personal trainer, actor,…