Dan Jackson spent 20+ years in the military, coached his kids' sports teams as they grew up, and is a certified Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator.

He's a dad who is doing what he can to positively influence the world around him, guiding others to a life of health and fitness rooted in always being ready for the unknown situations life can throw at you.

He and I discuss why it's so important for us everyday dads to train to perform, to train to prevent injury, and to train as if we never have an offseason.

Thanks for making 2020 an epic year here on the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast. For all things Fit Dad Fitness, go to https://www.fitdadfitness.com. 

I am excited to welcome to the show this week Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the founder of the Fit Father Project. Anthony holds dual degrees in Nutrition & Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, and is a former national champion bodybuilder.

During our conversation, Anthony and I discuss the origins of the ‘Fit Father Project’ and how he works with fathers around the world on strategies to overcome the mental blocks of getting healthy and fit. We also dive into exercise and fitness sustainability and how having a long-term mindset can help you focus on your present-day goals.

Connect with Anthony's work at https://www.fitfatherproject.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvJ_vxZZoN5yeWBU2CVGcQ.

Check out this week's episode sponsor, Tonal, at https://www.tonal.com, and try it for 30 days risk free! Use the code fitdad at checkout for $100 off Tonal's smart accessories.

Dr. Joe Nieusma is the CEO and Chief Toxicologist at Superior Toxicology & Wellness, an international scientific consulting firm that he founded, and for the past 30 years, Dr. Joe has been active in toxicology research.

He's seen the backside of the pharmaceutical industry, and we discuss that and much more in this conversation. As you'll hear, Dr. Joe is passionate about helping people find "a better way" to achieve a level of health, including eliminating prescription drugs from their profile.

Connect with Dr. Joe's work at https://superiortoxicology.com. 

Many thanks to Xplora (https://shop.myxplora.com) for sponsoring this week's episode!

It's time to answer more of your questions in a new Fit Dad Q&A!

Questions answered this episode:

- Is it possible to build muscle with only resistance bands or is more weight needed?
- I have lower back issues...what are some good lower back exercises I can do?
- What's more effective to tone up the midsection, more cardio or strict diet?
- When taking a cold shower should you keep the shower cold even while washing yourself or do you really only take a cold shower for all the other benefits?

If you like this episode, please share it on social media and tag me. Let me know what you thought of the message and the idea. And don't forget to leave those ratings and reviews!

On May 14, 2013, Matt Newman walked into a hospital and found out he had brain cancer.

His journey since that day is one of the more uplifting and inspiring stories I've ever heard. Matt is on a mission to help other men be as prepared as possible for the situations in life that they can't see coming.

Matt is a father, a husband, an author, a public speaker, and a fitness junkie, and in this conversation, he details his mental and physical battles in an incredibly open and vulnerable way. You don't want to miss this episode!

Check out Matt's work at https://matthewsnewman.com.

Thanks to Xplora (https://shop.myxplora.com) for sponsoring this week's episode of the show.

I welcome back to the show Kevin Torres of Dad Bod WOD to chat about our tips and tricks to getting through the holidays without driving yourself crazy.

There's a lot of pressure on people in the last two months of the year — whether you're a hardcore fitness enthusiast or a newbie looking to continue your momentum — to maintain a standard of health and fitness.

Sometimes, it's just not possible, and that's OK. Kevin and I each give our perspective, with the hopes that you take our advice to heart and enjoy the holiday season.

Get Kevin's free guide to surviving the holidays at https://www.dadbodwod.net/fitdadfitness. 

Matthew Januszek co-founded (with his own father) Escape Fitness and turned it into a global brand. In this week's conversation, Matthew and I discuss what it was like building his business, and how he had dealt with the highs and lows along the way.

Matthew recalls how, most recently, he approached the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, describing his go-to course of action to check in with himself first before he tackles challenges and tough situations.

During the pandemic, Matthew has become an advocate for at-home training and maintaining physical and mental health to persevere in the face of life's challenges, and he and I also discuss how business and fitness have changed for him as he has approached 50.

Follow Matthew at https://www.instagram.com/matthewjanuszek. 

Todd Lamb is a former Army and SWAT Team leader whose deep desire to help his wife combat health issues lead him into entrepreneurship.

In our conversation, Todd and I discuss the power of visualizing success, even in the moments where positivity is hard to come by. We also dive into his business journey, of course, his fitness, and his passion for flying helicopters.

Check out Todd's work at https://www.instagram.com/purelife.organics.

Thanks to Tonal for sponsoring the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast. Check out the world's smartest home gym and get $250 off your purchase at https://www.tonal.com.

Sebastian Paz describes himself as a man dedicated to taking care of people with a desire to serve and give back.

He credits this drive to watching his mother leave behind a promising career in their native country of Colombia to move to the United States when Sebastian was 15 years old in order to give her children a better life.

Despite some bumps and struggles along the way, Sebastian, now a father of two, has made good on his calling by serving in the military, by currently working as an emergency room nurse, and by co-founding VetWod, an organization dedicated to helping other service members overcome PTSD and other mental health struggles.

Connect with Sebastian at https://www.instagram.com/seb_felipe, and check out both VetWod (https://www.instagram.com/vetwod) and Street Parking (https://www.instagram.com/streetparking).

Be sure to check out my new podcast, The Follow-Up Question, at https://www.thefollowupquestion.com/ or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Thanks to Tonal for sponsoring this week's episode. Go to https://www.tonal.com to check out how the Tonal system uses electromagnetic weight to provide up to 200 pounds of resistance for your home gym. Use the code FITDAD for $100 their smart accessories.

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This is Part 2 of a 2-part series exploring the impact a father has on his children even after he's gone.

In this episode, Jakk Gerard recounts dealing with the untimely passing of his father and how it affected him mentally, and how the gym provided him the sanctuary he needed to recover. He turned a simple goal into what has now become a workout streak of 1,200 straight days.

Connect with Jakk at https://www.instagram.com/jakk.gerard.