We've been at this for over 7 years. Here's what we want you to know. Seven lessons learned from seven years of online coaching1. Regular exercise is the secret to staying on track with your nutrition2. Clients who work out at the same time on the same day every week are the most successful.3. Strong connections are built through consistent personal communication, not just by being in person4. Above all else, maintain momentum. 5. Success is reserved for the problem solvers, not the excuse makers. 6. In the coming years, coaches will be tempted to let AI do their job. That will be a mistake.7. Taking a leap of faith is the best thing you can do for yourselfEmail us: jonathan@digitalbarbell.com - blakley@digitalbarbell.comTry a free week of strength workouts: www.digitalbarbell.com/minotstrong Apply for coaching: www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us

We've been at this for over 7 years. Here's what we want you to know. Seven lessons learned from seven years of online coaching 1. Regular exercise is the secret to staying on track with your nutrition 2. Clients who work out at the same time on the same day every week are the most successful. 3. Strong connections are built through consistent personal communication, not just by being in person 4. Above all else, maintain momentum. 5. Success is reserved for the problem solvers, not the excuse makers. 6. In the coming years, coaches will be tempted to let AI do their job. That will be a mistake. 7. Taking a leap of faith is the best thing you can do for yourself Email us: jonathan@digitalbarbell.com - blakley@digitalbarbell.com Try a free week of strength workouts: www.digitalbarbell.com/minotstrong Apply for coaching: www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us

We've been at this for over 7 years. Here's what we want you to know. Seven lessons learned from seven years of online coaching1. Regular exercise is the secret to staying on track with your nutrition2. Clients who work out at the same time on the same day every week are the most successful.3. Strong connections are built through consistent personal communication, not just by being in person4. Above all else, maintain momentum. 5. Success is reserved for the problem solvers, not the excuse makers. 6. In the coming years, coaches will be tempted to let AI do their job. That will be a mistake.7. Taking a leap of faith is the best thing you can do for yourselfEmail us: jonathan@digitalbarbell.com - blakley@digitalbarbell.comTry a free week of strength workouts: www.digitalbarbell.com/minotstrong Apply for coaching: www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us

498 - 7 Lessons From 7 Years of Online Coaching

In 2005, I was 27 years old, newly married, working for myself, and about 30–35 pounds heavier than I am today.I worked out occasionally, ate a lot of fast food, blamed some of my limitations on genetics, and had no idea what it actually took to build a healthy lifestyle that would last.Now I’m 48, and while I’m certainly not the fittest or strongest guy my age, I’m in dramatically better shape than I was 21 years ago. More importantly, I’ve built habits and a mindset that have kept my health and fitness moving in the right direction for decades.So I sat down and asked myself: What do I know and believe about health and fitness now that I had absolutely no clue about in my 20s?In this episode, I break down the five biggest changes:I started training consistently.I stopped relying on fast food and restaurant meals.I learned to challenge myself in the gym instead of playing it safe.I changed my identity and started seeing myself as a fit person.I kept learning about training, nutrition, and health.None of these changes happened overnight, and none of them required a perfect diet, a magic supplement, or some extreme fitness program.They were simple things that I gradually made part of my life.And that may be the most important lesson of all: being fit won't make you happy, but taking care of yourself can give you more strength, energy, confidence, and freedom to enjoy the life you already have.7 Lessons For Men Over 40: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/muscleover40Work with us: www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us

In 2005, I was 27 years old, newly married, working for myself, and about 30–35 pounds heavier than I am today. I worked out occasionally, ate a lot of fast food, blamed some of my limitations on genetics, and had no idea what it actually took to build a healthy lifestyle that would last. Now I’m 48, and while I’m certainly not the fittest or strongest guy my age, I’m in dramatically better shape than I was 21 years ago. More importantly, I’ve built habits and a mindset that have kept my health and fitness moving in the right direction for decades. So I sat down and asked myself: What do I know and believe about health and fitness now that I had absolutely no clue about in my 20s? In this episode, I break down the five biggest changes: I started training consistently. I stopped relying on fast food and restaurant meals. I learned to challenge myself in the gym instead of playing it safe. I changed my identity and started seeing myself as a fit person. I kept learning about training, nutrition, and health. None of these changes happened overnight, and none of them required a perfect diet, a magic supplement, or some extreme fitness program. They were simple things that I gradually made part of my life. And that may be the most important lesson of all: being fit won't make you happy, but taking care of yourself can give you more strength, energy, confidence, and freedom to enjoy the life you already have. 7 Lessons For Men Over 40: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/muscleover40 Work with us: www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us

497 - From Fat In My 20's to Fit In 40's - 5 Things That Changed

Ever been in a stretch where you’re still working out, but you just…don’t really feel like it anymore?We get it. After years of training, even something you genuinely enjoy can start to feel repetitive. Sometimes you start wondering, “Do I actually need to get more motivated, or am I just bored?”In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to lose some of the motivation to train when fitness has been part of your life for years.We also zoom out and talk about the bigger reason we exercise in the first place: health, strength, longevity, and being able to enjoy your life. Your workout is important, but it’s not the point of your life.And then we get practical. We share some ways to shake things up, make training fun again, and get yourself excited about exercising without throwing away all the progress you’ve made.If you’ve been training for years and your motivation has been a little MIA lately, this one is for you.Work with us: www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-usGet a free week of workouts: www.digitalbarbell.com/minotstrongGet E.C.'s book: https://link.amazon/B02b3ibEF

Ever been in a stretch where you’re still working out, but you just…don’t really feel like it anymore? We get it. After years of training, even something you genuinely enjoy can start to feel repetitive. Sometimes you start wondering, “Do I actually need to get more motivated, or am I just bored?” In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to lose some of the motivation to train when fitness has been part of your life for years. We also zoom out and talk about the bigger reason we exercise in the first place: health, strength, longevity, and being able to enjoy your life. Your workout is important, but it’s not the point of your life. And then we get practical. We share some ways to shake things up, make training fun again, and get yourself excited about exercising without throwing away all the progress you’ve made. If you’ve been training for years and your motivation has been a little MIA lately, this one is for you. Work with us: www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us Get a free week of workouts: www.digitalbarbell.com/minotstrong Get E.C.'s book: https://link.amazon/B02b3ibEF

496 - When Training Starts To Feel Like A Chore

It's nutrition question and answer time!  Learn what "Tracking Macros" really means, what to eat before and after you work out, the truth about crash diets like juice cleanses, the effect of eating late at night, how a high fat diet affects fat burning,  how calories in vs. calories out change as you age and our opinion on tracking your food over the long term.

It's nutrition question and answer time! Learn what "Tracking Macros" really means, what to eat before and after you work out, the truth about crash diets like juice cleanses, the effect of eating late at night, how a high fat diet affects fat burning, how calories in vs. calories out change as you age and our opinion on tracking your food over the long term.

It's nutrition question and answer time! &nbsp;Learn what "Tracking Macros" really means, what to eat before and after you work out, the truth about crash diets like juice cleanses, the effect of eating late at night, how a high fat diet affects fat burning, &nbsp;how calories in vs. calories out change as you age and our opinion on tracking your food over the long term.

002 - Nutrition Q&A - Macro Tracking, Pre & Post Workout Nutrition, Low-Calorie Diets, Eating Late at Night and Eating Fat to Lose Fat

Can an online coach replicate the experience of coaching in person?  In this episode Blakley tells the story of opening and running her own gym and the eventual transition to being a full time online coach through Digital Barbell.  She also gives her thoughts on the current situation in CrossFit and her hope for the future.

Can an online coach replicate the experience of coaching in person? In this episode Blakley tells the story of opening and running her own gym and the eventual transition to being a full time online coach through Digital Barbell. She also gives her thoughts on the current situation in CrossFit and her hope for the future.

Can an online coach replicate the experience of coaching in person? &nbsp;In this episode Blakley tells the story of opening and running her own gym and the eventual transition to being a full time online coach through Digital Barbell. &nbsp;She also gives her thoughts on the current situation in CrossFit and her hope for the future.

001 - Transitioning From Gym Owner to Online Coach - Blakley's Story and Thoughts On The Future Of CrossFit

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