"One of the fastest ways to change your life is to change your inner narrative." Steve Knox. In Today's episode, Joe has a fire side chat with Steve, author of the Asymmetrical Leader, to discuss how to change your thought life, what you say and how you talk about yourself. When it comes to fitness, whether building lean muscle, losing weight or fat loss - the limitations we see are 99% self made in our own heads. Joe and Steve are going to discuss some quick tips you can apply today so that you can get your mind working for you - not against you!

On today's Monday Motivation episode, Joe shares how to embrace the awkwardness & fear associated with new challenges.  When you hit the cross road, you can either allow self pity to control your life or recognize awkwardness & challenges are part of the game, take a breath and keep punching.  Whether starting a weight loss journey, looking to add 10 lbs of lean muscle, wanting to drop the extra lbs around your belly so you can see your abs or looking to start your own business or get promoted? EVERY goal presents a new challenge. 

Do you have a door? Do you have a few minutes? PERFECT! Joe takes you through two simple stretches you can do to reduce shoulder pain, open up your chest and reduce tension in your back. These stretches are excellent posture builders and easy movements you can do in your house or office - even in a suit!

All you need is 7 minutes and a sweat towel. Joe takes you through one of his favorite 6 pack abs workout and coaches you the entire way. Quick workout is an understatement here - in just 7 minutes your abs will be burning and before you know it, the workout will be over! Have fun as you sweat along side Joe working your deep abdominals, obliques, lower and upper back! Plus, you'll metabolism will get a spark from this belly fat melting workout as you're constantly moving! And don't worry, as with all Joe's workouts he shows you how to adjust the intensity to match your fitness level!

Got shoulder pain? If you sit more than you stand, its likely your posture is weakening by the day. Poor or "weak" postural muscles, lead to shoulder and low back pain. In today's episode, Joe shares some very practical exercises you can do in your office, dressed in business attire! As always, you don't need a lot of time to apply these movements. Whether your goals are to lose weight, build muscle or just burn a ton of fat -a healthy posture is crucial!

Can dropping your son off change your life? Well, it did for this couple!  Over 7 years ago, Nanette was dropping her son off at m.e.l.t. Fitness in South Windsor Connecticut, and thought the 30 minute group personal training workouts looked interesting so she dragged her husband in with her for a workout. 175 lbs later, this power couple is in the best shape of their life! When Ray started m.e.l.t., he was 53 and hadn't ever ran. He would go to big box gyms but nothing ever stuck. Last year in 2016 alone, he ran 23 5k's and is now shredded! In this episode, this power couple shares what motivated them to get started and how they keep it going, give insight to how they lost all that weight, hit a plateau then learned how to build lean muscle. 

If you want bigger biceps, listen up! Joe shares very practical tips you can use today to start defining your arms. And the best part is, you don't need to workout for an hour or use big fancy machines. These bodybuilding "secrets" work for people of all fitness levels who are looking to build lean muscle in their arms.

Joe tells you how to "right hook" the monday blues and whatever it is that is holding you back from where you want to be! Whether you've been putting off that diet, weight loss program or maybe there's something in your personal or professional life that you've been putting off, in this week's monday motivation Joe shares personal stories of his own struggles as well as practical advice you can apply immediately to get started.