Joe Bala Fitness Podcast

Welcome back! In Episode 012, I introduce you to my next guest Miriam Fregoso.
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Miriam is a Mental Health Therapist who's work is focused on high school students - where she helps these students practice mindfulness, & also implements fitness, meditation, visualization & manifestation. I first met Miriam & her husband Junior at a DEKA STRONG event I hosted through my DEKA Bay Area Program at CrossFit of Fremont (powered by ikala) back in June 2022. Miriam, Junior and their team called Garlic City Ruckers returned again in September 2022 to take on our DEKA MILE event. 

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Miriam’s fitness journey started back in 2010 when she was battling mental health challenges like depression, panic & anxiety attacks as well as enduring both mental & physical abuse. Miriam credits fitness, her life experiences & God for who she is today. Miriam started Spartan Racing in 2016 & has also completed endurance-based events through Machete Madness and GORUCK.

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Much more about Miriam’s background and story are discussed in this episode so please watch or give it a listen! Looking forward to you learning more about Miriam in order to help you LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE!

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Below is where you can follow Miriam: 

https://www.instagram.com/garlic_city_ruckers/
https://www.facebook.com/jael.freg.7
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Thank you so much for lending me your time and ears!

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Checkout my website at https://www.joebalafitness.com to connect with me and stay in the know about the latest with my journey as a coach, trainer, athlete, and human. 

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Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, would like to make some recommendations about future guests, would like to be a guest, and provide me your feedback. 

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Connect with me and follow me on social media on my personal Instagram, my business Instagram, as well as on TikTok and YouTube. Don't forget to connect with me too on LinkedIn!

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Please subscribe to my podcast, share it and write a review. You can find the Joe Bala Fitness podcast now on my website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. 

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Linked below is where you’ll find the video version of this podcast episode if you’d like to watch & listen to it again! 

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https://youtu.be/sgMNyZHGwiQ

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Looking forward to having you back to listen & watch my next episode very soon!

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Here are my links:

http://joebalafitness.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/coachjoebala/   

https://www.instagram.com/ninjoeneer/  

https://www.instagram.com/joebalafitness/
https://www.youtube.com/@joebalafitness  

https://www.tiktok.com/@joebalafitness?lang=en  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebalafitness/

Welcome back! In Episode 011, I introduce you to my friend, fellow Spartan SGX Coach & Personal Trainer Tara Pipia.

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Tara is a Personal Trainer, Spartan SGX Coach, Spartan Race & DEKA Age Group Competitor, and recently earned a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology. Tara is also a former Physical Education Teacher, is a Army Master Fitness Trainer, served in the Army National Guard, served in Afghanistan as well as other Army-related roles throughout the US from NY to VA and GA.
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Tara’s fitness journey started as a road runner - running 13 marathons and even qualified/ran the Boston Marathon. Today Tara’s focus is finding her bliss as a Spartan Race and DEKA Age Group competitor.

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Much more about Tara's background and story are discussed in this episode so please watch or give it a listen! Looking forward to you learning more about Tara in order to help you LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE!

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Below is where you can follow Tara: 

https://www.instagram.com/tarapipia/

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Thank you so much for lending me your time and ears!

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Checkout my website at https://www.joebalafitness.com to connect with me and stay in the know about the latest with my journey as a coach, trainer, athlete, and human. 

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Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, would like to make some recommendations about future guests, would like to be a guest, and provide me your feedback. 

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Connect with me and follow me on social media on my personal Instagram, my business Instagram, as well as on TikTok and YouTube. Don't forget to connect with me too on LinkedIn!

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Please subscribe to my podcast, share it and write a review. You can find the Joe Bala Fitness podcast now on my website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. 

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Linked below is where you’ll find the video version of this podcast episode if you’d like to watch & listen to it again! 

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https://youtu.be/o2So7P4E044

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Looking forward to having you back to listen & watch my next episode very soon!

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Here are my links:

http://joebalafitness.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/coachjoebala/   

https://www.instagram.com/ninjoeneer/  

https://www.instagram.com/joebalafitness/
https://www.youtube.com/@joebalafitness  

https://www.tiktok.com/@joebalafitness?lang=en  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebalafitness/

Welcome back! In Episode 010, I introduce you to one of my DEKA Bay Area Program's student's Megha Aswathappa. DEKA Bay Area is based out of CrossFit of Fremont and powered by ikala.

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Megha is an amazing & committed student. She attends DEKA classes consistently, encourages & supports fellow members in classes, takes on DEKA Challenges as well as challenges herself with our DEKA STRONG & DEKA MILE events we host. Megha has also accomplished & earned her mark at the DEKA FIT team division. 

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Much more about Megha's background and story are discussed in this episode so please watch or give it a listen! Looking forward to you learning more about Megha in order to help you LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE!

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Below is where you can follow Megha: 

https://www.instagram.com/megha_aswath/ 

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Thank you so much for lending me your time and ears!

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Checkout my website at https://www.joebalafitness.com to connect with me and stay in the know about the latest with my journey as a coach, trainer, athlete, and human. 

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Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, would like to make some recommendations about future guests, would like to be a guest, and provide me your feedback. 

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Connect with me and follow me on social media on my personal Instagram, my business Instagram, as well as on TikTok and YouTube. Don't forget to connect with me too on LinkedIn!

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Please subscribe to my podcast, share it and write a review. You can find the Joe Bala Fitness podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. 

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Linked below is where you’ll find the video version of this podcast episode if you’d like to watch & listen to it again! 

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https://youtu.be/dV-mM-b6xoI 

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Looking forward to having you back to listen & watch my next episode very soon!

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Here are my links:

http://joebalafitness.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/coachjoebala/   

https://www.instagram.com/ninjoeneer/  

https://www.instagram.com/joebalafitness/
https://www.youtube.com/@joebalafitness  

https://www.tiktok.com/@joebalafitness?lang=en  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebalafitness/

Welcome back! In Part 2 of this episode I have a conversation with my younger sister, Cynthia Bala-Aveno, to continue sharing with you the story of our father, Esteban Ramos Bala.
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My sister and I learned valuable life lessons that our father instilled in us at a very young age that we wanted to share with you.
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In this episode we focus on the following values, traits, & sayings of our father:

1. Don't Worry (Let it be or Let it go)

2. Be Humble (Humility)

3. Be Active (Move or Get moving)
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Happy Birthday Dad! We love you and miss you always! 
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Thank you so much for lending me your time and ears! ’Til the next part of this episode!

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Checkout my website at joebalafitness.com to connect with me and stay in the know about the latest with my journey as a coach, trainer, athlete, and human. 
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Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, would like to make some recommendations about future guests, would like to be a guest, and provide me your feedback. 
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Connect with me and follow me on social media on my personal Instagram, my business Instagram, as well as on YouTube. Don't forget to connect with me too on LinkedIn!
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Please subscribe to my podcast, share it and write a review. You can find the Joe Bala Fitness podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. 
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Looking forward to having you back to listen & watch my next episode very soon!
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Here are my links:

http://joebalafitness.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ninjoeneer/

https://www.instagram.com/joebalafitness/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebalafitness/

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Here are my sister's links:

https://hmblhrtd.com/

https://www.marsinktattoo.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hmblhrtd_cyn/

https://www.instagram.com/marsinktattoo/ 
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Tags: 

#estebanbalarip #thebulletfam #joebalafitness #jbfitpodcast

Joe Bala Fitness Podcast | Episode 008 - Allan Reyes

Welcome back! In Episode 008 I introduce you to my cousin Allan Reyes.

Allan is someone I consider my older brother. He was born & raised in Sacramento, CA. We grew up together as children throughout the 1980’s, lost touch as teens, but re-united as young adults back in the late 2000’s. 

Allan & I have a bond as brothers and he always looks out for me. During the most difficult/dargest stages of my battles with depression & anxiety, he has helped support my wife to always guide me back to the light. 

Much more about Allan’s background and story are discussed in this episode so give it a listen! Looking forward to you learning more about Allan in order to help you LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE!

Here are Allan’s links:

https://www.facebook.com/constantine.reyes 

https://www.instagram.com/castillohreyes76 

Thank you so much for lending me your time and ears!

Checkout my website at https://www.joebalafitness.com to connect with me and stay in the know about the latest with my journey as a coach, trainer, athlete, and human. 

Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, would like to make some recommendations about future guests, would like to be a guest, and provide me your feedback. 

Connect with me and follow me on social media on my personal Instagram, my business Instagram, as well as on TikTok and YouTube. Don't forget to connect with me too on LinkedIn!

Please subscribe to my podcast, share it and write a review. You can find the Joe Bala Fitness podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. 

Looking forward to having you back to listen & watch my next episode very soon!

Here are my links:

http://joebalafitness.com/  

https://www.instagram.com/joebalafit/ 

https://www.instagram.com/joebalafitness/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@joebalafitness?lang=en 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebalafitness/

Welcome back! In Episode 007 I introduce you to my good friend Peter Tapao.

Peter is an extremely passionate, caring, kind and humble Personal Trainer and Spartan SGX Coach. He is originally from Oakland, CA and now resides in Hayward, CA with his wife ApolEpi and 3 children.

Peter and I started a business venture called Bay Area OCR to help new & returning athletes on their obstacle course racing (OCR) journey. We have developed a great partnership & friendship that I can honestly say I am truly blessed to have. 

Much more about Peter’s background and story are discussed in this episode so give it a listen! Looking forward to you learning more about Peter in order to help you LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE!

Here are Peter’s links:

https://www.facebook.com/peter.tapao

https://www.instagram.com/coach_father_pete/ 

Thank you so much for lending me your time and ears!

Checkout my website at https://www.joebalafitness.com to connect with me and stay in the know about the latest with my journey as a coach, trainer, athlete, and human. 

Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, would like to make some recommendations about future guests, would like to be a guest, and provide me your feedback. 

Connect with me and follow me on social media on my personal Instagram, my business Instagram, as well as on TikTok and YouTube. Don't forget to connect with me too on LinkedIn!

Please subscribe to my podcast, share it and write a review. You can find the Joe Bala Fitness podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. 

Looking forward to having you back to listen & watch my next episode very soon!

Here are my links:

http://joebalafitness.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/joebalafit/ 

https://www.instagram.com/joebalafitness/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@joebalafitness?lang=en 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebalafitness/

Welcome back! In Part 1 of this interview episode I have a conversation with my younger sister, Cynthia Bala-Aveno, to share with you the story of our father, Esteban Ramos Bala.
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My sister and I learned valuable life lessons that our father instilled in us at a very young age that we wanted to share with you.
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In this episode we focus on the following values, traits, & sayings of our father:

1. Strength

2. Heart

3. Forgiveness

4. Don’t worry
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Happy Birthday Dad! We love you and miss you always! 
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Thank you so much for lending me your time and ears! ’Til the next part of this episode!
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👕: @ninjawarrior

👚: @cukui

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Checkout my website at joebalafitness.com to connect with me and stay in the know about the latest with my journey as a coach, trainer, athlete, and human. 
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Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, would like to make some recommendations about future guests, would like to be a guest, and provide me your feedback. 
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Connect with me and follow me on social media on my personal Instagram, my business Instagram, as well as on TikTok and YouTube. Don't forget to connect with me too on LinkedIn!
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Please subscribe to my podcast, share it and write a review. You can find the Joe Bala Fitness podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. 
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Looking forward to having you back to listen & watch my next episode very soon!
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Here are my links:

http://joebalafitness.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ninjoeneer/

https://www.instagram.com/joebalafitness/

https://www.tiktok.com/@joebalafitness?lang=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebalafitness/

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Here are my sister's links:

https://hmblhrtd.com/

https://www.marsinktattoo.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hmblhrtd_cyn/

https://www.instagram.com/marsinktattoo/ 

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Tags: 

#estebanbalarip #thebulletfam #joebalafitness #jbfitpodcast

Welcome back! In Part 2 of this solo episode I further expand upon and share with you my journey on finding my happy (H.P.P.E.), which involves my career switch and life shift in order to re-awaken myself and level up my life. 

I live by an acronym that wholeheartedly represents my authentic self and is my driving force for why I do what I do, which is H.P.P.E.

H = Happy

P = Passion

P = Purpose

E = Empathy

All of the above are things that represent me as a Human (Husband, Father, Uncle, Brother, Friend), a Coach/Trainer, Athlete & and a Small Business Owner. 

When I interact w/ people in general & work with my clients/students, I find that I am at my HAPPIEST. I do what I do as this is my PASSION. My PURPOSE is to serve those who I am able to. I am a people person, which is why I'm so EMPATHETIC.

Thank you so much for lending me your time and ears!

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Checkout my website at joebalafitness.com to connect with me and stay in the know about the latest with my journey as a coach, trainer, athlete, and human. 

Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, would like to make some recommendations about future guests, would like to be a guest, and provide me your feedback. 

Connect with me and follow me on social media on my personal Instagram, my business Instagram, as well as on TikTok and YouTube. Don't forget to connect with me too on LinkedIn!

Please subscribe to my podcast, share it and write a review. You can find the Joe Bala Fitness podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. 

Looking forward to having you back to listen & watch my next episode very soon!

Here are my links:

http://joebalafitness.com/

https://www.instagram.com/joebalafit/

https://www.instagram.com/joe_bala_fitness/

https://www.tiktok.com/@joebalafitness?lang=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebalafitness/

Welcome back! In Part 1 of this solo episode I share with you my journey on finding my happy (H.P.P.E.), which involves my career switch and life shift in order to level up my life.

I live by an acronym that wholeheartedly represents my authentic self and is my driving force for why I do what I do, which is H.P.P.E.

H = Happy

P = Passion

P = Purpose

E = Empathy

All of the above are things that represent me as a Human (Husband, Father, Uncle, Brother, Friend), a Coach/Trainer, Athlete & and a Small Business Owner. 

When I interact w/ people in general & work with my clients/students, I find that I am at my HAPPIEST. I do what I do as this is my PASSION. My PURPOSE is to serve those who I am able to. I am a people person, which is why I'm so EMPATHETIC.

Thank you so much for lending me your time and ears!

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Checkout my website at joebalafitness.com to connect with me and stay in the know about the latest with my journey as a coach, trainer, athlete, and human. 

Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, would like to make some recommendations about future guests, would like to be a guest, and provide me your feedback. 

Connect with me and follow me on social media on my personal Instagram, my business Instagram, as well as on TikTok and YouTube. Don't forget to connect with me too on LinkedIn!

Please subscribe to my podcast, share it and write a review. You can find the Joe Bala Fitness podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. 

Looking forward to having you back to listen & watch my next episode very soon!

Here are my links:

http://joebalafitness.com/

https://www.instagram.com/joebalafit/

https://www.instagram.com/joe_bala_fitness/

https://www.tiktok.com/@joebalafitness?lang=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebalafitness/

Welcome back! In Episode 003 I introduce you to my good friend Philip Levi.

Philip is an extremely intelligent, experienced and forward-thinking Health Coach who is the Founder and Co-Owner of Burlingame Fitness based out of Burlingame, CA. He is originally from Memphis, TN. He and his wife Liz welcomed a beautiful baby boy into their lives about 1 year ago.

Philip is an Elite-level Spartan and OCR athlete. Philip also co-hosted his own podcast called The Obstacle Order and has a new podcast called The Philip Levi Show.

Much more about Philip's background and story are discussed in this episode so give it a listen! Looking forward to you learning more about Philip in order to help you LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE!

Thank you so much for lending me your time and ears!

Checkout my website at joebalafitness.com to connect with me and stay in the know about the latest with my journey as a coach, trainer, athlete, and human. 

Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, would like to make some recommendations about future guests, would like to be a guest, and provide me your feedback. 

Connect with me and follow me on social media on my personal Instagram, my business Instagram, as well as on TikTok and YouTube. Don't forget to connect with me too on LinkedIn!

Please subscribe to my podcast, share it and write a review. You can find the Joe Bala Fitness podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. 

Looking forward to having you back to listen & watch my next episode very soon!