This episode of the Middle Way Method Podcast features the very real and authentic James Cappola! In this conversation we discuss combatting misinformation and extreme approaches. We also chat about what is takes to pursue fat loss in a sustainable and balanced way.

You can find James Cappola at:

TikTok: j_cappola_fitcoach

Instagram: james_cappola

More about James:

BS Exercise Science, ACSM CPT

“I have been in the fitness industry for 18 years. I first started going door to door through word of mouth. With my bosu ball (hate that thing) bands and adjustable 40 lb dumbbells. From here I was one of the top trainers and golds gym and realized I wanted more and moved to the city to work at crunch. I worked my way up the ladder, and I managed two gyms. Till this day my team broke a sales record at park ave that’s never been beaten. That’s because I am all about the service and people. When you have a great product, the success will follow. That’s why I took a chance on us and opened up zero shortcuts fitness training when the pandemic hit. My wife and I were scared, but still knew that we could do anything. FFW to today and we have a thriving business with clients that we live to work with a following that truly connects with us. I have put myself through hell as far as diet culture/eating disorders/severe body dimorphism so I know first hand how scary it can be. I do everything I can to show people the light at the end of the tunnel in a fun way that helps them see this whole fitness thing under a different light. Oh and of course call out the sh*t stains in the industry. That makes me happy. Besides that I’m 35, live in new city NY with my wife and co owner of zero shortcuts fitness training.”

This episode is a fantastic conversation with guest Zeppo Young! Zeppo and I joined the same team for a body transformation challenge in 2019 and have been great friends ever since. We discussed the pros and cons of body transformation challenges, what he has learned from participating in these challenges, and his plans for the challenge we are both participating in over the next 12 weeks!

This bonus episode features a short and sweet meditation reflecting on the key dialectic of acceptance and change. Enjoy!

Episode 3 is an awesome interview with fellow health coach Krista Lamoreaux. Krista is a Health Educator, Clinical Herbalist, and Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. In this episode we discuss what health is, setting goals in the New Year, and how to make sustainable change. 

The Middle Way Method Podcast explores the nuance in all things health & fitness!⁣ ⁣ The Middle Way Method is a mindset in avoiding extremes. It does away with the “all or nothing” and “this or that” narrative that is extremely prevalent in the health and fitness industry. ⁣ This episode explores the key or central dialectic that acceptance and change can and do co-exist! In fact, acceptance doesn't prohibit change but actually fosters it. 

The Middle Way Method Podcast explores the nuance in all things health & fitness!⁣ ⁣ The Middle Way Method is a mindset in avoiding extremes. It does away with the “all or nothing” and “this or that” narrative that is extremely prevalent in the health and fitness industry. ⁣This episode covers the origin story of the Middle Way Method and lays the groundwork for episodes to come!