The boys are BACK for Part 2!!!

Fernando, Paul and Jake dig deeper into the Firefighter Fitness Challenge, what it means to the firefighters AND their families, as well as how the community is better because of it.  

The Fitness Nomads hit the road as Paul and Jake join Fernando Gumba, Eugene-Springfield Firefighter and an Oregon Fire Chiefs Association Excellence in Safety award winner.  

This special two-part episode kicks off with Fernando's unique background spending the first 11-years of his career as a firefighter in Guam, how he came to find his home in Eugene, and the lessons he brought with him.

As the creator of the Firefighter Fitness Challenge, Fernando leads the charge in changing the health and wellness of firefighters and their families doing everything he can to get them home safe and in good health.

Enjoy Part 1 of this two-part episode! 

Episode 8 breaks the mold as only Nomads can do, bringing the next gen to the table this week!  

Lane Laurent and Emily Paulson, two profoundly gifted high school seniors and Varsity athletes, get down to the reality of what quarantine has really been like for them. In a time like no other, Lane and Emily discuss what has really worked for them to keep their mental and physical fitness in order, while still trying to cling to some semblance of youthful optimism for the future.

Do you want a sign that our this generation is going to be well prepared for the challenges facing all of us? Then take notes on how these two leaders have taken control of their own lives and wellbeing as they bring a unique balance of gravity and humor to this episode!

If we told you two best friends, one a Doctor of Psychology specializing in terrorism and the other a former Kindergarten teacher, were going to combine forces and create the most unique fitness podcast-pairing ever would you believe us?  

Well you better buckle up and put all your confirmation bias on the shelf this week because Dr. Sara Budge and Jodi Snider are on the mic preaching the good word that is everything fitness...with a little psychology and sociology mixed in for good measure...but mostly how awesome powerlifting is and why it can be empowering for everyone of every shape, size and background!

After months of scheduling delays, because they were too busy saving lives, the ultimate tag-team of Kayla Corwin and Diana Bijon finally make their podcast debut this week with Jake.

To the surprise of no one, the three dig deep into COVID-19 mRNA vaccine facts and realities with a little exposition about life and fitness along the way.

If you are looking for straight talk with answers on anything vaccine and health/fitness related...this is your episode!

Clayton York and Ryan Force, former collegiate football players and experts in the field, go deep into fitness-academia with Jake this week.    

The three talk through the application of multiple training methodologies that have proven results in everything from professional MMA to "retired" high mileage parents. Decoding the myths, and highlighting the facts, Clayton, Ryan and Jake present a balanced discussion about conjugate method, hypertrophy, SAQ training and more.

They put a bow on the discussion with a finale surrounding applicable nutrition and supplementation ideologies and how to make the best decisions for yourself based on your goals. 

Kelly Force and Charli Nesbitt, two fitness instructors and best friends, join Jake as they talk through what group exercise IS and what it ISN'T.  It definitely ain't your mom's aerobics class anymore and what they have to offer in this episode might just get you through a pandemic!

Kelly and Charli work for a company called MOSSA, the leading developer of professional group fitness programs for health clubs and fitness centers.  The trio chat about sports and injuries, donuts and chocolate chip cookies, hormones and birthdays, as well as social media and techy training tools.

As a bonus, MOSSA is offering 30-free days on top of their already 2-week free trial with the code NEWYEAR.  That is 44 days of awesome fitness you will be more than ready to jump into after listening to this episode!

Kyle Bertelsen, Chris Taylor and Jake come together to talk about their unique perspectives in fitness garnered from a life-time of powerlifting, bodybuilding and military fitness exposure.  

Blending the best of the old-school with the new the guys talk through the benefits and approaches to fitness, beyond mere aesthetics, and delve into what it takes to be a kettle-belly in today's fitness ecosystem.  

Big D, Best Friend Julie and Jake mask it up and freestyle on the life of parenting during COVID and using fitness to maintain our own sanity AND build our kid's fortitude at the same time!

This filter-free trio share what approaches have worked for them, how to get into the "fitness" mindset and much more! 

Leo, Paul and Jake sit down at talk about everything from physical to mental fitness for duty and "normal" day-to-day life. The filter-free discussion ranges topics from traditional methods to unique ways of tackling the fitness and nutrition aspects of their lives to fuel both body and soul. The boys aim to become better, fitter versions of themselves, so they can be the best version of themselves for everyone around them! Hopefully some of their insights and experiences, whether good, bad or ugly, give you some food for thought in your own journey!