Season 2. Episode 3!

I'm so excited to be joined today by the AMAZING Amy Walz! Amy is my colleague and coworker at my current company Reformed Fitness. We've been working together for the better part of the last year and she's one of the best trainers and health coaches I've ever had the pleasure to work with.

In this week's episode we discuss how Amy got into the fitness industry. How working in High Intensity Training transformed the way she trained herself and her clients. We also discuss what it's been like for her making the transition to training completely virtually. What separates her "virtual training" from other simple "online" coaches, and why she thinks health coaching was the missing piece in her business.

Amy is a fantastic young trainer and entrepreneur and I'm so thrilled to get to work with her each and every day. If you're interested in working directly with Amy you can email her directly at [email protected]. Or visit the scheduling page of the Reformed Fitness website to set up a free discovery call and start making the most of your fitness journey!

I'm hoping to finish my new book in the next few months, with the same title as this podcast. In the interim if you love the show and want to support, I'd appreciate you picking up a copy of my first book ⁠⁠⁠⁠"How 2 Look Good Naked"⁠⁠⁠⁠.

If you've ever thought about adding to your own home gym, there's a brand I'm a huge fan of that I couldn't recommend more highly.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a California based company that's making waves in the home gym space with some of the best products on the market.

Their thoughtful designs inspired by great machines of the past are constantly being innovated and improved. Their customer service is top notch and they have some of the most competitive prices in the space with their direct to consumer shipping (which is free if you spend more than $1500). Whether you own a small studio or want to create the ultimate home gym, you should give ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a try!

If you haven't already please like, subscribe and share. If you're interested in working with me directly for training or health coaching, please reach out at [email protected].

You can also book a free discovery call with myself or another member of my team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 2. Spiritual Bodybuilding... what the heck is that?

I'm so excited to share this episode with you all. Today I'm joined by Justin Vizakis, the founder of "Spiritual Bodybuilding" and Optimizing Human.

Justin came into my sphere somewhat indirectly, but it was one of those serendipitous things that makes sense in the larger picture of life. Justin is more than just a coach, he helps build stronger, more robust, more in tune human beings. He specializes on working with men. Helping to optimize every aspect of their life. Physical, mental, and obviously spiritual. As intimidating as he might look physically, he's one of the nicest most genuine people I've yet to meet in the industry.

In this episode we dive deep into his own journey of discovery. As a veteran when he first discovered a deep love of bodybuilding. Then transitioning from that life, dealing with PTSD, and finding himself through self discovery and plant medicine. His approach is unique and his experience is one of a kind. If you're looking for someone that can truly help you find a holistic approach to wellness. You'll definitely want to give this episode a listen, and reach out to him if you're interested in learning more HERE.

I also highly recommend giving his instagram a follow HERE. Enjoy this episode and don't ever be afraid to challenge the status quo if you really want to build the most robust version of you possible!

I'm hoping to finish my new book in the next few months, with the same title as this podcast. In the interim if you love the show and want to support, I'd appreciate you picking up a copy of my first book ⁠⁠⁠"How 2 Look Good Naked"⁠⁠⁠.

If you've ever thought about adding to your own home gym, there's a brand I'm a huge fan of that I couldn't recommend more highly.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a California based company that's making waves in the home gym space with some of the best products on the market.

Their thoughtful designs inspired by great machines of the past are constantly being innovated and improved. Their customer service is top notch and they have some of the most competitive prices in the space with their direct to consumer shipping (which is free if you spend more than $1500). Whether you own a small studio or want to create the ultimate home gym, you should give ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a try!

If you haven't already please like, subscribe and share. If you're interested in working with me directly for training or health coaching, please reach out at [email protected].

You can also book a free discovery call with myself or another member of my team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Season 2!!!

I'm so excited to be kicking off a new season of "Exercise Is BULLSHIT". This season we have tons of new guests that have never been on the show before and some really awesome researchers and practitioners within the fitness space. Both High Intensity and outside the realm of HIT. We start off season two with a BANG.

Nicole Zapoli of NZ Fitness is a brilliant coach and business woman that's absolutely crushing it in the online fitness space. Her story is awesome and inspiring and she was nice enough to share some of it with me in this week's episode.

Nicole has a background from a young age in sports and fitness. She's been an NFL and NBA cheerleader, a Crossfit Box owner and competitor and now she runs a highly successful online coaching business. Her book "Live Fit From The Inside Out" is a must read for anyone looking to make simple, actionable changes, to see massive improvements in the way they look and feel.

I'm so excited to kick of Season 2 with Nicole, and we have so many more great episodes to come!

I'm hoping to finish my new book in the next few months as well, with the same title as this podcast. In the interim if you love the show and want to support, I'd appreciate you picking up a copy of my first book ⁠⁠"How 2 Look Good Naked"⁠⁠.

If you've ever thought about adding to your own home gym, there's a brand I'm a huge fan of that I couldn't recommend more highly.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a California based company that's making waves in the home gym space with some of the best products on the market.

Their thoughtful designs inspired by great machines of the past are constantly being innovated and improved. Their customer service is top notch and they have some of the most competitive prices in the space with their direct to consumer shipping (which is free if you spend more than $1500). Whether you own a small studio or want to create the ultimate home gym, you should give ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a try!

If you haven't already please like, subscribe and share. If you're interested in working with me directly for training or health coaching, please reach out at [email protected].

You can also book a free discovery call with myself or another member of my team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In our last throw back episode before starting Season 2 of "Exercise is BULLSHIT" I'm privileged to have Dr. Michelle Segar on the podcast.

This was an episode that never made it to air on my previous show for a variety of reasons. None of which had to do with Dr. Segar's brilliance. In this episode we discuss her best selling book "The Joy Choice". An easy read and one I would highly recommend to all of my listeners.

Dr. Segar's work is primarily focused around how to get people motivated and active to do physical activity that sticks. Her book is all about making little decisions in your daily life, that can add up to make a big impact over the long term. If you or anyone you know has struggled with finding a way to open the door to physical health and wellness, I would highly recommend you send them a copy of "The Joy Choice". We'll pick back up in a couple of weeks with the first episode of Season 2. I'm so excited for what this season has in store!

I'm hoping to finish my new book in the next few months as well, with the same title as this podcast. In the interim if you love the show and want to support, I'd appreciate you picking up a copy of my first book ⁠"How 2 Look Good Naked"⁠.

If you've ever thought about adding to your own home gym, there's a brand I'm a huge fan of that I couldn't recommend more highly.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a California based company that's making waves in the home gym space with some of the best products on the market.

They recently launched one of the most exciting designs on kick starter, the "⁠⁠⁠⁠QuadSend⁠⁠⁠⁠", which Dave and I discuss a little bit in this episode as well. It's currently on pre-order on Kickstarter and has already raised of $500,000!!!! This leg piece is unlike any other on the market. If you're looking for something built like a tank that will last FOREVER, this is the leg machine you've been waiting for!

Their thoughtful designs inspired by great machines of the past are constantly being innovated and improved. Their customer service is top notch and they have some of the most competitive prices in the space with their direct to consumer shipping (which is free if you spend more than $1500). Whether you own a small studio or want to create the ultimate home gym, you should give ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a try!

If you haven't already please like, subscribe and share. If you're interested in working with me directly for training or health coaching, please reach out at [email protected].

You can also book a free discovery call with myself or another member of my team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

As we continue to transition to Season 2, I hope you enjoy another throw back episode. This one was from my first appearance on the "High Intensity Business" Podcast. I discuss my introduction to High Intensity Training, the transformation it helped me with, and my first book "How 2 Look Good Naked".

I hope you enjoy this throw back, and I look forward to seeing everyone in season 2 early in 2026.

I'm hoping to finish my new book in the next few months, with the same title as this podcast. In the interim if you love the show and want to support, I'd appreciate you picking up a copy of my first book ⁠⁠"How 2 Look Good Naked"⁠⁠.

If you've ever thought about adding to your own home gym, there's a brand I'm a huge fan of that I couldn't recommend more highly.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a California based company that's making waves in the home gym space with some of the best products on the market.

They recently launched one of the most exciting designs on kick starter, the "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QuadSend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠", which Dave and I discuss a little bit in this episode as well. It's currently on pre-order on Kickstarter and has already raised of $500,000!!!! This leg piece is unlike any other on the market. If you're looking for something built like a tank that will last FOREVER, this is the leg machine you've been waiting for!

Their thoughtful designs inspired by great machines of the past are constantly being innovated and improved. Their customer service is top notch and they have some of the most competitive prices in the space with their direct to consumer shipping (which is free if you spend more than $1500). Whether you own a small studio or want to create the ultimate home gym, you should give ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a try!

If you haven't already please like, subscribe and share. If you're interested in working with me directly for training or health coaching, please reach out at [email protected].

You can also book a free discovery call with myself or another member of my team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

As we transition into Season 2 I'm sharing some previous podcasts I've done on other popular fitness shows. This episode is from High Intensity Business with Lawrence Neal.

In this episode we talk specifically about how to build and tailor the best workouts for your clients in a studio space. This is based on my extensive experience in in studio training. I previously worked at one of the busiest high intensity training gyms in the world. During my time there I delivered over 20,000 1-on-1 and small group training sessions.

I hope you enjoy this throw back, and I look forward to seeing everyone in season 2 early in 2026.

I'm hoping to finish my new book in the next few months, with the same title as this podcast. In the interim if you love the show and want to support, I'd appreciate you picking up a copy of my first book ⁠"How 2 Look Good Naked"⁠.

If you've ever thought about adding to your own home gym, there's a brand I'm a huge fan of that I couldn't recommend more highly.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a California based company that's making waves in the home gym space with some of the best products on the market.

They recently launched one of the most exciting designs on kick starter, the "⁠⁠⁠⁠QuadSend⁠⁠⁠⁠", which Dave and I discuss a little bit in this episode as well. It's currently on pre-order on Kickstarter and has already raised of $500,000!!!! This leg piece is unlike any other on the market. If you're looking for something built like a tank that will last FOREVER, this is the leg machine you've been waiting for!

Their thoughtful designs inspired by great machines of the past are constantly being innovated and improved. Their customer service is top notch and they have some of the most competitive prices in the space with their direct to consumer shipping (which is free if you spend more than $1500). Whether you own a small studio or want to create the ultimate home gym, you should give ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a try!

If you haven't already please like, subscribe and share. If you're interested in working with me directly for training or health coaching, please reach out at [email protected].

You can also book a free discovery call with myself or another member of my team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 37!

This will be our final episode of 2025. When we come back in early 2026 I'll have a ton of new and interesting guests. While I deal with the backlog of getting everyone set up, I'll be re-releasing some previously recorded episodes from this show and others. This will make sure there's no gap in content, but also give me a little time to collect some new interviews to make what will officially be SEASON 2 of "Exercise is BULLSHIT" the best one yet!

Today for our final new episode of this year, I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Giulia Coletta out of the University of British Columbia. Dr. Coletta specializes in exercise interventions for older individuals and aging populations. This is one of the most important areas of research in the field today.

Younger individuals rarely have a problem finding motivation to perform regimented exercise. Older populations however, who arguably have an even larger need for these interventions, really struggle to find motivation and practical interventions. Giulia's research to date has focused specifically on this area. How to create meaningful, effective and consistent interventions to keep older individuals engaged in progressive resistance training.

I think all of our listeners who know someone older in their life who could benefit from resistance training will appreciate Giulia's research and guidance on the topic. I hope you enjoy and I look forward to being back with tons of new content in 2026!

I'm hoping to finish my new book in the next few months as well, with the same title as this podcast. In the interim if you love the show and want to support, I'd appreciate you picking up a copy of my first book "How 2 Look Good Naked".

If you've ever thought about adding to your own home gym, there's a brand I'm a huge fan of that I couldn't recommend more highly.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a California based company that's making waves in the home gym space with some of the best products on the market.

They recently launched one of the most exciting designs on kick starter, the "⁠⁠⁠QuadSend⁠⁠⁠", which Dave and I discuss a little bit in this episode as well. It's currently on pre-order on Kickstarter and has already raised of $500,000!!!! This leg piece is unlike any other on the market. If you're looking for something built like a tank that will last FOREVER, this is the leg machine you've been waiting for!

Their thoughtful designs inspired by great machines of the past are constantly being innovated and improved. Their customer service is top notch and they have some of the most competitive prices in the space with their direct to consumer shipping (which is free if you spend more than $1500). Whether you own a small studio or want to create the ultimate home gym, you should give ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a try!

If you haven't already please like, subscribe and share. If you're interested in working with me directly for training or health coaching, please reach out at [email protected].

You can also book a free discovery call with myself or another member of my team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 36!

Excited today to be joined by Dr. Lee Bell from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. Dr. Bell has worked with many names listeners will recognize on the podcast from Doctors, PAK, James Fisher, James Steele, Milo Wolf and others.

Originally my thought for this episode was to discuss overtraining and deloading with Dr. Bell... which we did. But along the way we branched into a variety of other interesting topics, such as creating working scientific definitions within exercise, and personal auto-regulation for lifting. I think you'll find this episode is for you if you're serious about lifting and serious about understanding scientific exercise literature and the concepts within.

Dr. Bell is very upfront that exercise science is a branch of research that is lacking in many ways, but also has so much to share and give to the community. This was one of my favorite discussions I've had in a while, even though it didn't take the path I originally foresaw. I know you will enjoy it as well!

If you'd like to get in touch with Lee feel free to give him a follow on Instagram (HERE).

If you've ever thought about adding to your own home gym, there's a brand I'm a huge fan of that I couldn't recommend more highly.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a California based company that's making waves in the home gym space with some of the best products on the market.

They recently launched one of the most exciting designs on kick starter, the "⁠⁠QuadSend⁠⁠", which Dave and I discuss a little bit in this episode as well. It's currently on pre-order on Kickstarter and has already raised of $500,000!!!! This leg piece is unlike any other on the market. If you're looking for something built like a tank that will last FOREVER, this is the leg machine you've been waiting for!

Their thoughtful designs inspired by great machines of the past are constantly being innovated and improved. Their customer service is top notch and they have some of the most competitive prices in the space with their direct to consumer shipping (which is free if you spend more than $1500). Whether you own a small studio or want to create the ultimate home gym, you should give ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a try!

If you haven't already please like, subscribe and share. If you're interested in working with me directly for training or health coaching, please reach out at [email protected].

You can also book a free discovery call with myself or another member of my team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 35... The Million Dollar Trainer!

Pete Cerqua joins me today on the podcast to discuss his history in HIT and how he became one of the leading voices in helping gym owners grow their business.

After a long successful career growing his gym to a seven figure business, Pete stepped away from it all. Now he helps other business owners find the bottle necks in their own business to help them grow exponentially. Pete is extremely gracious with his time and knows all their is to know about running a successful High Intensity Training Gym. If you own a studio or have ever thought about starting one, you don't want to miss this episode. And if you'd like to talk to Pete, reach out to him on Facebook or Instagram and I'm sure he'd love to talk about how he could help your business scale!

If you've ever thought about adding to your own home gym, there's a brand I'm a huge fan of that I couldn't recommend more highly.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a California based company that's making waves in the home gym space with some of the best products on the market.

They recently launched one of the most exciting designs on kick starter, the "⁠QuadSend⁠", which Dave and I discuss a little bit in this episode as well. It's currently on pre-order on Kickstarter and has already raised of $500,000!!!! This leg piece is unlike any other on the market. If you're looking for something built like a tank that will last FOREVER, this is the leg machine you've been waiting for!

Their thoughtful designs inspired by great machines of the past are constantly being innovated and improved. Their customer service is top notch and they have some of the most competitive prices in the space with their direct to consumer shipping (which is free if you spend more than $1500). Whether you own a small studio or want to create the ultimate home gym, you should give ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a try!

If you haven't already please like, subscribe and share. If you're interested in working with me directly for training or health coaching, please reach out at [email protected].

You can also book a free discovery call with myself or another member of my team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 34!

Thrilled to have my friend and fitness colleague David "Cookie" Cook on the show this week.

Dave owns "Cookie Cuts" Fitness in Nashville, TN. He's one of the most soft after personal trainers in the area. Aside from having a thriving coaching business, Dave is one of the most authentic people I've ever met. He's extremely open with his story of recovery and fitness struggles and how he's continued to battle these while managing to hold onto a growing business through it all.

In this episode we talk about how Dave got involved in fitness in the first place. What made him decide to start "Cookie Cuts" and how he's built his business over the better part of the last decade. Through COVID shutdowns, his equipment and gym burning to the ground, and his own struggles with recovery, Dave's story is one of resilience and grit.

He, like many business owners, learns while doing. He shares how he's continued to refine his process over the years, and finally broke down and hired a fitness business coach himself. With a newfound determination and a bustling action plan Dave is ready to take "Cookie Cuts" to the next level. I think every listener will find this story incredibly relatable and motivating. If you're interested in learning more, visit his website (HERE) or give him a follow on IG (HERE) for some of the best no nonsense fitness advice in the business!

If you've ever thought about adding to your own home gym, there's a brand I'm a huge fan of that I couldn't recommend more highly.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a California based company that's making waves in the home gym space with some of the best products on the market.

They recently launched one of the most exciting designs on kick starter, the "QuadSend", which Dave and I discuss a little bit in this episode as well. It's currently on pre-order on Kickstarter and has already raised of $500,000!!!! This leg piece is unlike any other on the market. If you're looking for something built like a tank that will last FOREVER, this is the leg machine you've been waiting for!

Their thoughtful designs inspired by great machines of the past are constantly being innovated and improved. Their customer service is top notch and they have some of the most competitive prices in the space with their direct to consumer shipping (which is free if you spend more than $1500). Whether you own a small studio or want to create the ultimate home gym, you should give ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Temple of Gainz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a try!

If you haven't already please like, subscribe and share. If you're interested in working with me directly for training or health coaching, please reach out at [email protected].

You can also book a free discovery call with myself or another member of my team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.