Stuart Brauer owned Urban Mvmnt, a microgym in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the founder of WTF gym talk, a gym mentorship business focused on helping microgyms find success in the fitness industry. Stuart has created Microgym University, an affordable platform and community for gym owners to learn the basics in all aspects of business, sales, and marketing. Stuart has also launched The Gym Real Estate Company designed to help gym owners buy land and property for their spaces. Stu and I talk about his unique beliefs in fitness, how he incorperates tempo training into his own training, along with some of his current fitness goals.

Megan is a certified and licensed athletic trainer at UD working with volleyball and throwers on the track and field team. She is in her 9th year as a practicioner. Megan received her BS in Athletic Training from Purdue, and her MEd in Higher Education with an Emphasis in intercollegiate admin from University of Oklahoma. Megan is a member at Hardbat Athletics, but also loves fitness and adventure outside of the gym in the form of hiking, bouldering, bouldering, running Spartan races, and traveling.

Mike owns an orthopedic massage tharapy clinic in Dover, Delaware. He is a master when it comes to understanding the anatomy of the body and how to restore proper tissue health by using techniques like active release therapy and others. Mike and I talk about his current fitness routines, what he is optimizing for as a dad and enthusiast of a lot of different physical activities, and the best practices for promoting longevity.

website: www.mgactivetherapy.com

Instagram @mike_georgules_lmt

Facebook @active_therapy_clinic

Jon helped me personally come back from a few injuries and was always a mentor of mine when it came to getting out of pain and understanding the deeper intricacies of movement. We talk about everything from pain management to common injuries amongst fitness enthusiasts and his personal approach to fitness.

Leigh is a veteran member of Hardbat Athletics. She is the perfect example of what it truly means to be dedicated to your health and fitness. We get into discussions about how her fitness and mindset around health changed with pregnancy. We also talk about the prevalence of myths, misconceptions, and misinformation for moms and soon-to-be moms, and how Leigh listened to her body as her ultimate guide in helping her make day-to-day decisions within her fitness program.

George and I met through the CrossFit competition scene back in 2011. I have always looked up to George since he was the first to introduce CrossFit to Delaware. It's been a privilege to have maintained both a professional relationship as well as a friendship with George over the years.

Derek and Iris talk about their personal experiences with dieting and nutrition and provide relatable, simple, and effective methods for establishing a healthy relationship with food.

It's no secret that being physically fit has its benefits. Not only does regular exercise improve your overall health, but it can also boost your mood, increase your energy levels, and help you sleep better at night. But what you may not know is that being physically fit can also have a positive impact on your career. In fact, studies have shown that employees who exercise regularly are more productive, take fewer sick days, and are less likely to be injured on the job than their sedentary counterparts. 

But how exactly does being physically fit help you succeed in the business world? For starters, it can improve your cognitive function. A recent study found that employees who exercise regularly are better able to handle challenging tasks, make decisions more quickly, and remember important information more easily than those who don't work out. 

In addition, being physically fit can also make you a more effective leader. According to a study of more than 1,000 business executives, those who exercise regularly are more likely to be seen as inspiring and motivating by their employees than those who don't work out. And when it comes to networking, another key component of success in the business world, those who are physically fit are also more likely to make a good impression on potential clients and business contacts. 

So what are you waiting for? If you're looking to get ahead in the business world, there's no time like the present to start getting in shape! And there's no one better to show you how than Max Kutler.

www.hardbatathletics.com

Nathan Holiday is a certified personal trainer and fitness coach. He's a "fitness nerd" who loves nothing more than researching the latest and greatest workout trends and sharing his findings with the world. In this blog post, we'll be nerding out on all things fitness with Nathan and learning about some of his favorite workout strategies.