Forging Better Humans

It's that time of year again - a time for New Years Resolutions. And we're here for it. But how do you get started? How do you find the right training facility? And especially, how do you get in the right mindset to create meaningful change? Well, Ted answers them all in the first episode of our second season of the Forging Better Humans Podcast!

Say hello to Coach Ryan Allen - our resident powerlifting coach. In this episode he talks with Ted about his humble beginnings in the sport of powerlifting and how he has grown as an athlete and coach, and what his plans are for his program at Iron Legion. 

Tune in for Coach Casey and Ted and learn some more about Iron Legion's newest and next charity competition, Brick City Battle.  Inspired by the resilience and strength displayed by firefighters in the line of duty, the Brick City Battle is your chance to test your limits and push your boundaries alongside like-minded fitness enthusiasts. Gather your squad and prepare to conquer a series of intense challenges that will ignite your competitive spirit and leave you feeling invincible.

Stop by the gym on December 16th for a great event. 

Welcome Coach Sean to Iron Legion. Listen in for his history with fitness and a new an exciting program Iron Legion is bringing it back. 

There's always going to be setbacks, obstacles, injuries, schedule conflicts that seemingly get in the way of our progress. But, there is another way - through it - that brings us out on the other side more capable and stronger than before. Ted talks from experience on embracing circumstance and training with injuries.

Ted, Alex and Isabelle sit down and talk about a recent weekend they spent at Wolf Brigade in Rochester, NY. What the learned, what they're bringing back to Florida and what they're excited to implement.

Ted sits down with our Jiu Jitsu coach Terrie and Athlete Jacob after Jacobs first jiu jitsu competition. They talk about his training leading up to the tournament, what led him to want to compete and how he balanced his life, work and family while training.

 Karen joins Ted on this episode of the Forging Better Humans Podcast. They talk about the challenges in relationships, the evolution of Karen's career and how to balance it all. 

Join Ted and Coach Terrie as they talk strength and jiu jitsu, how they compliment each other and how they are actually both needed for success in either sport.

Coach Wayne joins Ted on the podcast today to talk about how he found Iron Legion, how he trains for his career as a correction facility captain and navigating racial issues in his position.