Local Flexx

Local Flexx

By Connor FlahiveHealth & Fitness
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Local Flexx episodes

  • E014: Running a Restaurant Through Covid With City's Edge

    One of the primary reasons for this podcast was to highlight the strength IN our community. No better way to do that than showing support to other local businesses -- hearing their stories, their struggles, & how their creativity and grit has helped them find a way to navigate through the restrictions and hell of COVID.


    City's Edge is a restaurant in Edgebrook (Chicago). It is owned two great guys, Fred Proesel and Blake Baum.

    I think this episode will give you an opportunity to hear their story and their perspective of perseverance through COVID.

    Also...hey have unbelievable food and food/drink specials! :)

    Enjoy!

    16 min
  • E13: From Purchasing Coordinator to Global VP & Everything in Between

    In Episode 13, we are joined by Flahive's member, Dave Depkon!

    Dave has been a member at Flahive's for 5 years. After running his first Spartan Race back in 2015, Dave wanted to get serious about his training and prep for the races...which led him to Flahive's. Fast forward to today, Dave has run multiple marathons and 12 Spartan Races. Pretty amazing for a guy that started his racing career at 52!!

    Dave is someone I lean on & use as a sort of a soundboard for ideas and frustrations as I navigate running a business and leading a team. He had a very successful professional career for Hilton, and just retired 18 months ago as the Global Vice President of HSM’s Center of Excellence. In the conversation, we discuss how that role came about and what qualities and skillsets it took to climb the "corporate ladder".

    We had an incredible conversation, and, selfishly, I learned a ton and I think you really enjoy it!

    And, don't forget the rules!! Dave gives us 3 tips. The 3 tips are on how to live a successful and fulfilling life.

    Thank you so much for coming on Dave!!

    Hope you enjoy! 

    35 min
  • E12: Is Strength Training the Best Workout for Fat Loss
    What is the best type of workout to lose body fat & improve body composition?
    Benefits of strength training
    ✔️preserving and building muscle
    ✔️helping you feel better by fixing imbalances
    ✔️gaining confidence
    ✔️empowering with how much you are capable of doing
    ✔️improving bone density
    ✔️getting stronger physically and mentally
    Nutrition disclaimer: Are abs truly made in the kitchen? Hint...yes, they are. Unfortunately, we must all live by the hard truth of: You cannot out-train a bad diet!
    What we do at Flahive's. The difference between traditional strength training & metabolic resistance training.
    Top 3 reasons for why resistance training is your best option for fat loss
    ✔️Best of both worlds with MRT
    ✔️EPOC
    ✔️Muscle tissue
    Top 3 principles to get the most out of your resistance training programs
    ✔️Full Body, big compound movements
    ✔️Rest enough, but not too much
    ✔️Increase the metabolic cost of the workout. Progress. Weight reps, weight, time?
    A TON of information here. Hope you enjoy! See you soon!
    27 min
  • E11: 5 Tips if You Have Fallen Off The Band Wagon on Your New Year's Resolution
    In Episode 11, we are joined again by Tyler Bolger
    Tyler & I cover 5 Tips to help you stay on track with your New Year's Resolutions.
    If you have struggled to stay with it or have completely fallen off track, you NEED to listen to this!
    The 5 Tips are:
    1. Make your the daily actionable habits your goal.
    2. Mess ups will happen...don't try to save it the next meal/day.
    3. Gamify it and track it.
    4. Understand motivation comes & goes. Do something no matter what your level of motivation is.
    5. Get a coach or an accountability partner.
    Hope you enjoy! See you soon!
    21 min
  • E10: How to Overcome the Anxiety of Getting Started & Tips to Make it Stick

    In Episode 10, we are joined by Flahive's member, Ellen Finnegan!

    Ellen has been a member at Flahive's for 6.5 years and has lost over 60 lbs in that time...and has kept it off!! She started back in 2014 and was absolutely petrified to get started. She passed up our picture and an offer for a Fit Mom Challenge about 15 times before she took the leap.

    She got over her fears and took the plunge. Originally, when she started, she didn't overdo it and start over her head. She started out slowly and built up over time and the results started coming! As she started to feel herself getting stronger and seeing results, it motivated her to begin to crank things up. Over the last several years, Ellen's consistency has become stuff of legends. She has hit 5-6 workouts per week for YEARS! In the episode, she shares her tips and tricks for getting and staying motivated.

    As a bonus, Ellen gives us 3 tips to finish off the conversation! The 3 tips are on how to get started and stay consistent when getting started with a new workout goal.

    Thank you so much for coming on Ellen!!

    Hope you enjoy! See you soon!

    25 min
  • E9: Navigating The Recruiting Process: Changing Your Environment To Be Successful Ft. Brittany Welch

    In Episode 9, we are joined by special guest, Brittany Welch! Brittany is a Division 1 Volleyball Player and has trained at Flahive's since she was 14 years old!


    She was one of the top volleyball recruits in the state of IL and had to make huge life decision committing to a college as a 16 year old kid. Her story about the recruiting process, committing to a school, then leaving a school, and finally finding the right fit for her is a great story for those that looking to play at the collegiate level.

    Brittany changed her environment and never lost the belief & confident in herself as a person & player and is now seeing success in so many facets of life! She was First Team All-Conference as sophomore at Oakland University, she is enjoying school and her social life as a college student-athlete, and is even the sideline reporter for ESPN 3 for Oakland!

    I really enjoyed talking to Brittany and I think you will get a ton of great information from this episode!

    Enjoy!!

    27 min
  • E8: Finding Strength to Kick Ass in the Fight of Your Life

    In Episode 8, we are joined by Flahive's member, Louise Locke!

    Louise has been a member at Flahive's for 3.5 years. If you are ever at Flahive's around 9am on a weekday, you probably have seen her kicking ass in a workout with a huge smile on her face. But, what you may not know is that 3 months into starting Flahive's she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She battled through 16 rounds of chemo. Despite the diagnosis and the rounds of chemo, she never missed a workout. She stayed positive. She stayed strong...strong for herself...for her family...and for her community! 

    To find strength in a horrible situation is very typical Weez. She is a fighter and a total badass and I hope you enjoy listening to her amazing story.

    Plus, Weez came ready to go and she gave us 3 tips to finish off the conversation! The 3 tips on how to have the mindset and reframe to get through anything life throws at you.


    Thank you so much for coming on Weez!!

    Hope you enjoy! See you soon!

    24 min
  • E7: The Inside Scoop on Being a High School Teacher in 2020 with Lauren Flahive
    In Episode 7, we are joined by the first lady of Flahive’s :), my wife, Lauren Flahive.
    Lauren is a teacher and has been teaching AP Psychology at Niles West High School for 9 years. We dive into her track to getting an undergrad degree in Psychology, what got her interested in teaching, and what led her to Niles West.
    Lauren gives us some insight about what this year has been for her as a teacher. The struggles of e-learning, and in typical Lauren fashion, some of the positives of virtual teaching. For all our teachers, I really think you will enjoy this!!
    I didn’t let Lauren off the hook...she gave us 3 tips to finish off the conversation! The 3 tips come from a book she just finished, Untamed. Listen in and find out her 3 tips!
    Hope you enjoy! See you soon!
    37 min
  • E6: The History of Flahive's & 4 Tips in Starting a Business

    In Episode 6, we flip the script. We are joined by Flahive's Coach Tyler Bolger and he lives his dream to host the podcast!


    Tyler's personality and face are made for podcasts! He interviews Connor and covers a ton of great information!

    We cover: 1. the point did opening a gym become a real possibility, 2. starting a business vs chasing a college strength coach job, 3. starting a business with ZERO business background, 4. why to burn the ships, 5. the Power of Free: How to advertise with ZERO background in marketing, 6. the vision of the gym on Day 1 versus today's vision, 7.  the evolution of coaching every session to stepping into more of a "owner's role", 8. who's Connor's favorite kid :)

    And, as always, we finish with 3 tips! Connor even adds a 4th tip!

    4 Tips to starting a gym or any business

    1. start small, 2. Find a mentor who's has been there, done that, & is still doing it, 3. be excited about what the hell youre doing it, 4. business is business. quit making excuses and thinking you're special!

    Hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening!!

    28 min
  • E5: 3 Tips to Get Started & Stay Consistent Working Out

    In Episode 5, we are joined by Flahive's Coach Jonah Nilson.


    Before we dive into the 3 tips for staying on track with a brand new workout routine, we get some background on Jonah and how he from Flahive's athlete as a 15 year old kid to a full-time Flahive's Coach.

    Jonah gives you his 3 actionable steps to stay on track during when starting a new workout or even when you are currently working out, but looking to take it up a couple notches!!!

    Tip 1: Treat workouts as appoints. Tip 2: Set and celebrate small wins. Tip 3: Focus on the intent.

    Hope you enjoy! See you soon!

    20 min

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Local Flexx is brought to you by Flahive's Strength Training. Our goal at Flahive's is to help our community develop strength, health, & happiness through fun, safe, & sustainable workouts.