Season 2 of the Body Shepherd Podcast: Answers to Common Training Questions

EPISODE 7: "Should I Workout When I'm Sick?"

If talking about supplements is the most controversial topic among trainers, whether to workout while one is sick is a close second.

Both sides have hard-headed reasons why they believe what they believe and I am no different.

Listen to me make my case as to why one should NOT workout when sick.

Onward. 👊

Season 2 of the Body Shepherd Podcast: Answers to Common Training Questions

EPISODE 6: "Should I Workout Every Day?"

Sometimes what hold people back from starting a new fitness journey is the perception that you need to workout every day. 

It's a very common question I am asked: Should I workout every day?

The short answer is no, you shouldn't do that. But the reasons why are crucial to know if you want to get the most out of your time for your weight loss journey.

Onward. 👊

Season 2 of the Body Shepherd Podcast: Answers to Common Training Questions

EPISODE 5: "What Are The 'Unwritten Rules' Of The Gym?"

I believe one of the one of the most valuable things I can offer someone on their weight loss journey is my firsthand perspective and experience of having gone through morbid obesity (and an eating disorder) and into a fit, healthy life.

It was accomplished without a background in athletics or sport, so I had none of the background that nearly all trainers have when approaching getting fit.

In other words, I was just an average guy who didn't play sports who needed to get in shape or suffer the physical and emotional consequences.

Here's the thing: Once I got to the gym and decided to make fitness a cornerstone of my life, I quickly realized that there are certain 'unwritten rules' to every gym, and several that are universal.

These can be obstacles that turn people away if they don't know what they are, so in this episode, I will share what these 'unwritten rules' are, and how to make the most of your gym experience.

Onward. 👊

Season 2 of the Body Shepherd Podcast: Answers to Common Training Questions

EPISODE 4: "What’s ONE training tip you would give anyone?"

Whether I am just chatting with someone and we are talking about our careers, or if meeting a possible client for the first time, a question I am often asked is, "What is ONE training tip you would give me?"

My answer always surprises: "Slow down."

Listen to this episode to hear what I mean and, more importantly, why slowing down will give you the best return on your fitness investment.

Onward. 👊

Season 2 of the Body Shepherd Podcast: Answers to Common Training Questions

EPISODE 3: "Do I REALLY Need A Goal?"

"Depends what your goal is" sure seems to be the default reply to any question asked of any certified personal trainer I have ever met. 

Is that your experience, too? Yeah, that's what I thought.

So, why is is the G-word so entrenched in the lexicon of fitness professionals, and does the non-professional, average Jane/Joe need a goal for everything?

Allow me to answer that valid question in this episode.

Onward. 👊

Season 2 of the Body Shepherd Podcast: Answers to Common Training Questions

EPISODE 2: "Should I Buy A Fitness Tracker??"

Apple® Watch. Fitbit®. You name see them everywhere: The fitness tracker, aka "smart watch." 

So, should you buy one as part of your weight loss journey tools? 

Believe it or not, I have a very strong take on this topic because the fitness tracker ends up being a really useful, even systemic, source of data to help you get to your goal faster and more efficiently than past ways.

Hear me out. Listen to this and then let me know what you think.

Onward. 👊

Season 2 of the Body Shepherd Podcast: Answers to Common Training Questions

EPISODE 1: "When Should I Do Cardio?"

This is maybe the single-most asked question I get as a personal trainer, and it's wise question to ask because when you are training, your body only has so much energy to exert. You want to get the most out of that energy and your time, so knowing when to include cardio in your workout is a great question, worthy of a full answer. 

Listen to this episode to understand your options as Dan Crask, lead trainer and owner of Body Shepherd, answers the question, "When should I do cardio?"

Onward. 👊

If you want a neat, orderly weight-loss/body transformation story of how someone went from fat to fit, this is not that story.

This is the uncensored, long-form body transformation story of Body Shepherd's founder, Dan Crask.

The host is the longtime fitness pro, Chris Farrell and this episode was originally recored for the now-retired Fit Dad Life podcast. Chris graciously sent the audio for this episode and allowed it to be published by Body Shepherd. Thank you, Chris!

So, what can you expect in this episode?

Yet it is not just a weight-loss story. 

At the end of it all, this is a story about sustaining the transformation despite all the history of failure and hurt. 

It is also a story that provides credibility. Dan's story provides the foundation of why he is uniquely qualified to help people transform their lifestyles to overcome obesity.

There may be no bigger taboo topic among fitness professionals than that of supplementation. So, in full disclosure, I am pro-supplements, so long as they are used as true supplements, and not leaned on entirely for results. Here are supplements I use every day and why: