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Enjoy Episode #34: Fitness Tips For Gym Beginners

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:35 Finding A Good Gym Space
08:20 Nutrition Basics
13:17 The Importance Of Sleeping Well And Properly
14:21 Suggestions For Someone That's New At The Gym
20:04 Have A Big Enough Reason To Keep Going To The Gym
29:29 The Meaning Of Being Sore After Training
36:37 Some Of The Recommended Gear And Final Comments

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Gyms can be crowded, chaotic, and a bit intimidating. The last thing you want to do is to be *that* person who doesn't know the basic courtesies and rules to follow. This week on the Live Big, Lift Big podcast we're saving you from the embarrassment of learning the hard way when it comes to behaving in the gym so you can train like a pro. 

Enjoy Episode #34: The Do's and Don'ts of Gym Etiquette

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:32 Approaching Gym Etiquette
05:25 Don't Interrupt Training With Talking
05:52 Don't Try To Coach Other People If You're Not The Coach
08:41 Take Care Of Your Space At The Gym
10:46 Choosing Appropriate Weight
12:34 Different Kinds Of Gyms
14:38 Choosing The Right Moment To Talk To People
19:30 Respect People Who Are Around You While You're Filming
21:23 Being Conscious Of Others' Personal Space
24:57 Final Thoughts

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If you struggle with balancing holiday fun with your long-term nutrition, fitness and health goals, this week on the Live Big Lift Big podcast we’ll be dropping the ultimate guide on how to have your healthiest and best holiday season ever.

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Enjoy Episode #32: How To Navigate The Holidays

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:41 What Alex Is Doing For Xmas And Thanksgiving
03:54 Getting A Good Mind Set For Your Holidays
07:22 Practicing Boundaries Vs Restriction
15:44 Get Some Flexibility In Your Plan
21:21 3 Steps To Approach Holidays
24:21 Step 2, Defining What Success Looks Like
25:37 Step 3, Making A Plan
31:18 General Nutrition Habits
39:04 Get Enough Sleep
41:24 Take Some Time To Relax

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Holiday season is just around the corner, so this week on LBLB, we're sharing tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your workout time and still “get it in” when life is busy (and you’re short on time).

Enjoy Episode #31: Workout Tips If You’re Short on Time

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This week on the Live Big Lift Big podcast, Bryan Boorstein joins us to share all the bootylicious deets on how to build a phat dumpy, why regular glute training is super important (and not JUST for looks), common mistakes when glute training, and more. 

New Booty/Shoulder Specialty Cycles arrive Monday October 9th to Paragon Training Methods. Click here to join!

Enjoy Episode #30:  Tips on Getting a Bigger Booty & a Nicer Butt w/ Bryan Boorstein

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:57 New Paragon Cycles Beginning Oct 9 = Glutes/Shoulders
06:07 Glute Anatomy
12:33 Benefits Of Glute Training
20:12 Bryan's Favorite Glute Training Movements
22:34 Setup To Targeting More Glutes When Lifting
36:21 Common Mistakes of Glute Training
39:34 Nutrition for Bigger Glutes
42:53 Glute Wars On Social Media
49:58 Bryan's Glute Training Tips
58:31 Gym Accessories Helpful for Glute Work
01:04:50 Final Comments

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This week on the Live Big Lift Big podcast, we're talking all things Jiu Jitsu. We cover why everyone loves it so much, how to find a good gym, tips for beginners, why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is especially great for women, how strength training is the cheat code for being good on the mat, nutrition tips, and so much more.

Enjoy Episode #29: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Why You Should Try It

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:45 Why Do People Love Jiu Jitsu? What Is It?
03:51 What Are The Benefits Of Jiu Jitsu?
06:34 How Much Time Do You Need To Become A Blackbelt
07:34 Alex's Issue With Jiu Jitsu
09:51 Finding Accurate Jiu Jitsu Schools
13:08 Preparing Your First Jiu Jitsu Class
16:30 How Long Is The Average Class?
19:16 More Tips For Beginners
21:45 Alex's Favorite References
24:21 Strength Training Tips
25:38 Nutrition Tips
29:12 Final Comments

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This week on LBLB, we're sharing our favorite go-to brands when it comes to lifting belts, weightlifting shoes, lifting straps, headphones, workout apparel, and more. Similar to our fitness gadgets and wearables episode, these are unsponsored opinions, aka brands we've purchased with our own monies (:

Enjoy Episode #28: Fitness Gear & Gym Accessories We Love

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:03 Why & When Someone Should Wear A Lifting Belt
06:00 Are Weight Lifting Shoes Worth It?
11:14 Lifting Straps Can Limit Grip Strength
13:54 Different Ways To Work Grip Strength
17:15 Versa Gripps
18:25 The Best Workout Headphones
20:26 The Best Bench That Money Can Buy
24:00 Squat Edges
29:00 The Shoes We Love For Lifting
30:04 Alex's Favorite Workout Shorts
31:10 Sport Bras
32:05 LCK's Shorts & Leggings Preference


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This week on the Live Big, Lift Big podcast, we're giving our unbiased, totally unsponsored thoughts and opinions on some of the more popular fitness gadgets, smartwatches, wearables and apps that are on the market today.

Enjoy Episode #27  Fitness Gadgets, Wearables, & Apps We Love!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:07 Smartwatch Comparison
10:28 The Accuracy Of Smart Watches
14:18 Smart Watch Prices
16:18 Whoop Smart Watches
23:22 Clients Experience With Whoop Watches
29:52 Oura Ring
37:47 Recovery Massage Guns
39:02 Cooling Mattress
42:24 Favorite Smartphones Apps
50:30 Final Comments

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This week we’ve got an episode for all you folks with the entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re thinking about starting an online fitness business and feeling a bit clueless, we gotcha! Today, we're going to share our experiences as online business owners and give you some of our best pieces of advice about going to work for yourself in the health and fitness industry.

Enjoy episode #27 Entrepreneurship: Starting An Online Nutrition Fitness Business

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:24 How Alex Started His Own Business
07:07 LCK's Business Journey
12:37 The Connection Between Social Media & Business
18:56 Incorporating Your Message & Values To Your Business
28:47 The Right Time To Invest In Your Business
31:18 Advice For Those Starting An Online Business
37:11 Working Solo VS Working With A Team
30:49 Focusing On One Thing At The Time
44:12 Alex's Certification Background
52:37 Getting Started With Your Business
55:45 Book Recommendations / Final Words

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This week we're joined by Greg Nuckols. Greg has a Masters Degree in Exercise and Sports Science, and former powerlifter who at once held all-time world records in Powerlifting.  Greg is the founder of Stronger by Science, where you can stay up-to-date and find short, skimmable summaries of the latest exercise and nutrition research. He’s also the co-founder of Macro Factor, a cutting-edge food tracking and nutrition coaching mobile app that we’re super excited to talk and share more about.

Enjoy Episode #26 Leveraging Science & Research To Better Meet Your Fitness Goals w/ Greg Nuckols

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Timestamps
00:00 How Greg Started Powerlifting
08:24 Greg's Research
14:37 Research From A Trainer's Perspective
17:58 How To Choose The Right Study
22:45 Hickson's Interference Effect
24:18 Does Cardio Kill Your Strength Gains?
31:49 Frustrations With Social Media
45:53 Macro Factor
01:06:00 Negative Associations With Food Logging
01:13:00 Micro Nutrient Tracking & Analytics
01:20:00 Resources: Connect With Greg

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Roadmap - https://feedback.macrofactorapp.com/
Stronger By Science - https://strongerbyscience.com/