On this episode, I had Paul Hynes back on the podcast to discuss what might be seen as the dichotomy of following a structured program and moving intuitively. We talked about what we both value about these concepts, and how they can, in fact, go hand in hand. Towards the end of the episode we also talked about empowering clients and what it really means to be a coach and educator. 

Paul Hynes is an experienced strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer in Toronto, ON. He trains individuals of all ages and levels. Paul is also a competitive powerlifter. 

Learn more about Hynes Performance: hynesperformance.ca

Follow Paul on Instagram: @paul.hynes 

Chris Fudge is the top trainer for Goodlife Fitness and an instructor for DTS Fitness Education. Chris has over fifteen years of high level practical experience in the field of personal training and strength and conditioning, Chris is known for his obsessive style of tracking all variables in training and performance such as macros, sleep patterns, frequency, tempo, reps, sets, percents and tonnage. Because of this Chris is defined as a results based trainer. His education has led him to work with clients of various backgrounds from National record holding Powerlifters, award winning fitness models, university and professional athletes of varying sports to everyday weight loss and pain management clients. Chris has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year across Canada (2013 + 2014), won provincial and national powerlifting championships and has represented Canada at the IPF World Powerlifting Championships 2014. Chris believes effort is what distinguishes great results from poor results.

Find Chris on Instagram: @cthefudge 

Victoria Myers is the dietitian and owner of the virtual private practice and online education center Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Victoria and her staff specialize in empowering women to ditch diets, regulate hormones, heal digestion and learn to practice wellness without obsession. She is also the host of the popular intuitive eating and wellness podcast, the Nourishing Women Podcast. Her mission for her community is to help women let go of the unhealthy obsession with eating healthy, make peace with their body and live their lives to the fullest.

Check out Victoria's Blog: victoriamyers.net

Learn more about Nourishing Minds Nutrition: nourishingmindsnutrition.com

Follow Victoria on Instagram: @victoriamyers_

Follow Nourishing Minds Nutrition on Instagram: @nourishingmindsnutrition

Check out Victoria's Holiday Survival Guide here!

Logan is the Director of Fitness Education for Fitness World Canada and Director of the British Columbia Personal Training Institute. They have been a coach, trainer, instructor & fitness leader for 23 years. For the last 4 years, they have been a fitness educator as a Master Instructor for PPSC, TRX, Trigger Point & Hyperice. Logan is also a former varsity & pro soccer athlete (goalkeeper). 

Find Logan on Instagram: @logan.3dfit 

In this episode, I discuss what I believe are the top considerations when it comes to mobility work and putting together movement prep for workouts. I go over anatomy, joints, testing for hypermobility, banded distraction techniques, trigger points and soft tissue work. 

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Aaron is a Sports/Orthopedic Physical Therapist, author and speaker. He is also the founder of Squat University, an Olympic weightlifter and a coach. As a physical therapist, Aaron works with athletes of all ages and competitive backgrounds such as olympic weightlifters, powerlifters, CrossFitters, international level soccer players, MLB and NFL athletes.

Find your ideal squat stance: youtube.com

Follow Aaron on Instagram: @squatuniversity

Learn more about Squat University: squatuniversity.com

Martha McCabe is a retired 2x Olympian and world championship medallist in Swimming. She is Founder and President of Head to Head; a Canadian company that promotes mental resilience and physical wellness through Olympian led mentorship programs. Martha was elected by her fellow Olympians in 2016 to sit on the COC Athlete Commission, and is also the current chair of the Swimming Canada athlete council. Martha completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at UBC in 2012, and just this past week graduated with a Masters of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the Smith School of business at Queen’s University. Martha grew up in Toronto, but now lives in Canmore, Alberta where she spends her free time enjoying the mountains, cycling, running, hiking, skiing and exploring the great outdoors!

Learn more about Head to Head: headtohead.ca

Read Martha's coming out story: cbc.ca

In this episode, I'm answering listener questions! I discuss barefoot training, stress management, whether we should all do back squats or not, tips for falling asleep fast, journaling and the importance of cardio.

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If you have questions you would like answered on the show, email them to [email protected] 

Wide receiver Natey Adjei was drafted to the Toronto Argonauts in 2013. He went on to play for the Edmonton Eskimos for four seasons, but has since returned to Toronto. Since the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season, he has focused on creating and producing the All Ball Podcast. Most recently, he was brought on as an NFL Analyst for Sportsnet.

In this episode, Natey and I discuss: 

- The cancellation of the 2020 CFL season

- His positive outlook

- Why Natey chose football 

- His ideal workout 

- In-season and off-season training schedules

- The importance of warm-up

- Using breath work after training

- How becoming a dad changed his mindset

- Gender inequality

- Why he almost quit football 

Follow Natey on Instagram: @nateyadjei3

Learn more about the All Ball Podcast: @theallballpodcast

Josh Williams plays for Columbus Crew SC as a center back, and has been a professional soccer player for 11 seasons. He was born in Akron, and was recruited by Kentucky and West Virginia to play baseball,. Instead of pursuing that route, he decided to walk on to the soccer team at Cleveland State. After his stint at Cleveland State, he went undrafted in the 2010 MLS Draft, but later that year, he was signed on with Columbus. He went from not being recruited and not being drafted to having an extremely successful professional career for the last eleven years. Josh's story is a beautiful one of belief and persistence. 

In this episode, Josh and I discuss: