The word on the street is DON'T USE A SCALE! DON'T WEIGH YOURSELF! We get it. It can be depressing if the numbers don't decrease or worse the numbers increase. In this episode Coach E gives his thoughts and recommendations on using a "Smart Scale".

He introduces a scale by INIVIFIT called the Eros Smart Scale. When it comes to knowing your body's composition it's best to know the important numbers. Knowing your weight is great but it doesn't tell your overall health. Coach E explains Subcutaneous Fat, Visceral Fat, and others as important criteria to know about your body.

Do you own a smart scale? After listening to this show you might be interested in one. Check out the scale coach E recommends EROS INIVIFIT SCALE

Be sure to use the 20% off deal at the top of the site.

This show goes into the science behind what we need to do to train our brains through exercise. As a fitness coach I'm far from being a neuroscientist. But from the article I'm referencing,  I certainly understood the benefits of using cardio/aerobic style equipment to help the brain. What does it take? A little knowledge and effort to get our minds and bodies in motion. The process starts with the why, which I go over in this show. Then we touch on the what, which are the forms of exercises you can do in a gym and if you don't have access to a gym. One of the key areas is, we all face stress throughout our lives. Our brains are stressed throughout the day. How then, can we make use of simple exercises to relieve that stress? I explain this in this show. Hopefully you all will benefit from listening to this episode of Beyond the Workout. I've also added a brief personal "commercial" with a special offer for my listeners. Then I add an interesting workout program for the few that detest exercising but know they need to. 

I accept any and all suggestions for future shows. What topics are of interest to you? Those of you who are my contemporaries, over the age of 45, we have health concerns. We are constantly looking for ways to be mentally fit and sharp. As well as feeling physically fit and energized. Those concerns are areas I want to address. True, this show is Beyond the Workout, where we talk about more than just exercise, but at times we will reflect on beneficial workouts and exercises for our age group. Take your time and enjoy the show. Feel free to listen to other shows the I've presented. The topics are always helpful. 

In the meantime, take care of yourselves. Live wisely, and when it comes to your fitness, do it for you, do it for health and do it for LIFE! Reach out to me through my website ericdunston.com and make an appointment for an assessment. Here is where you can gain access to the two programs I mentioned in this Train the Brain show: I DON't WANT TO WORKOUT Program & TRY VIRTUAL TRAINING. 

In this episode Coach E does another interview with one of his contemporaries C. Minor. In this show we discuss Charles' love of the infamous Stairmaster cardio machine. What Charles did to improve his cardio and increase his time on the machine is explained. What tips are given by Coach E? Listen to see. Any tips shared in this show are for information purposes only. Each one of us are unique. Seek a professional to assist you in your fitness journey. Although the cardio tips are directed at one type of device it can be incorporated in other machines in order to slowly make progress. There's more information in the show, so listen and enjoy.

In this show Coach E wants you to get started now with your fitness. As he mentions during the show if you are over the age of 50 you bring many years of experience especially caring for others. You've raised a family? You've maintained a steady career? You've traveled and done much more. Have you done what you need to care for or improve your health? If not, start now. Coach E wants you to start now and never stop. This isn't a 90 day or 6 months to fitness and then nothing more. He looks to help you do fitness for life. Check out this show and the bonus he has at ericdunston.com. Oh what is Sarcopenia? What are the 10 things he mentions that you're likely familiar with? Do those 10 things motivate you? Check this out and more here. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Coach E sits down with Lisa M and speaks about her busy life as a full time worker, caregiver, and mom. Lisa still wants to get her fitness routine more consistent to improve her mobility and strength. Listen to what her life is like each week caring for her husband, who was a guest on this show, and suffers from PKD (polycystic kidney disease). She's working from home and in the office, so her waking hours aren't normal and consistent. Because she has this love for fitness she's motivated to improving her health. She sees the need and knows the benefits. Coach E. dives in with questions about her fitness routine. He also asks about her nutrition and offers her one of his 3 tips. Which one does she select? The choices are Fitness, Mindset or Nutritional tips. You'll her the one she chose and what and why the Coach suggest she makes the changes. This show is designed to help you relate to the people he interviews. We hope you find practical points to take away and add to your life of healthy living. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

This show focuses on getting started the right way. Simple and basic is the plan. A building is built from the ground (foundation) up not from the roof down. What are some points Coach E. talk about? Listen for the right way to start exercising. Best ways to manage nutrition. Keeping your mindset right and staying motivated by setting rules. Should you set a goal for being fit in 30 days or 90 days? Not if you want to stay fit. Breaking the body down into sections and working those sections throughout the week is simple, easy and gets results. Why Coach E, mention the Social Media Influencers and why we shouldn't follow their lead? So much packed into this half hour show. Sit back and listen.

This show focus on what Coach Michelle and Coach E do to care for themselves Mentally, Physically and Emotionally. They tell exactly what they do to stay consistent with health. The tips are simple and easy to implement into your daily routine. Note the differences in what they do for exercise and nutrition. Can you apply some of this yourself? Is coach Michelle obsessed with exercise? How does she stay consistent. Listen carefully. What has Coach E gone back to doing for his exercise motivation? Listen and see why and how it helps him stay motivated. This show is packed with nuggets you can take for yourself. In the end Coach E adds a story as to why he chose this topic. You are valuable make sure you know it. Don't jeopardize your health for any reason, including your job. Hmmm, this relates to the story he tells at the end. Sit back, relax and enjoy this show.

Coach E speaks with someone over 50 years old, that enjoys fitness and knows he needs it. But life's challenges can play a huge role making it difficult. In this episode he interviews Reggie Matthews. The challenges Reggie faces every week is hard. But listen to how positivity from Reggie. What does he have that gives him hope? What support does he have? What desires in fitness does he have? Listen for this in this episode. With Reggie's condition can Coach E offer any suggestions around fitness? Take a listen. If you find the suggestions beneficial use them in your life. If you know someone that have a similar condition, share this episode with them. Listen and be encouraged in your fitness journey. Take great care of your health.

In this episode Coach E brings a real person facing real challenges towards health and fitness. What are his challenges? Can you relate? What tips for him are provided by Coach E? This show will answer these questions and more. Coach E reached out to Joel because Joel is straight forward, laid back, and tells it like it is. He's one that knows what to do but admits where he struggles. He's not on social media, so share with Coach E any comments for encouraging Joel and we will share them with him. If you feel as he does reach out to Coach E for a chat. (www.ericdunston.com) If you are a good fit for Coach he would love to work with you. Sit back relax and enjoy the show. 

Wow, season 2 already. You'll hear why in a moment. But note what I offer here can work for anyone. I am speaking mainly to my contemporaries, the over 50 crowd. If you are over the age of 50, 60, 70 and beyond, don't think life is over. What you put your mind to, most times you can do. So in this episode I'm speaking about "happiness". Now I'm no expert on mental health or mental needs but what I speak of anyone can do. I focus on what I've been reading to help me accomplish my day to day activities with joy. I speak of why I went back into the working world while still trying to be an entrepreneur. I speak about the book I'm reading and recommending, one of three that I've read or reading. I start with the third book in this show and will introduce the other two later. The book "The Happiness Advantage" by Shawn Achor is presented in this show. Whether you like reading or not, make the to time follow the suggestion I mention in this show. Take your time and work on you, The compound effect is crucial. I mention it in this show. So much crammed into to so little time. Take a listen and enjoy. -Coach E!