How did Grant get started in Crossfit and what did he like and not like about it? He has covered a lot of ground in the workout world and gives great insight about his transitions through different programs. Just recently becoming a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu is just one of his accomplishments. Not to mention he is a very good golfer. How does this cherry farmer get it all done?

After helping my girlfriend move into a different home I realized the benefits of my consistent training. Find out the different ways a good fitness base helped me get through it all.  On top of the long hard days of moving we didn't have a kitchen for while.  That meant a lot of takeout and eating on the run.  I didn't realize it at the time but I just incorporated intuitive eating and got through it without putting on weight.  Of course all the physical activity with the move helped but that's what Move My Mass is all about, keeping it balanced.   

Do you realize what is involved when you show up to your favorite pilates class at your favorite studio? Someone very good is behind the scenes and at Poise Pilates + Barre that person is Callie. She makes sure the music is right and just absolutely nails the atmosphere for the perfect workout. Callie teaches numerous classes a week and her incredibly active husband is a triathlete. How do they pull it all off? Listen in and get her tips.

Are you finding it hard to stay motivated with your fitness? I give you a list of 10 ways to help keep you on track. As much as I enjoy working out I still rely on a few of them to keep me going.

You get to hear the perspectives from the promoter Sam Ames and a finisher Dave Rous about what it is like to plan and race The Rock Cobbler. It was year number 8 and Sam Ames definitely had a tough course planned with plenty of shenanigans. He takes us inside his deviant mind on how he comes up with such a course. Dave Rous lets us know what he thinks about Sam's doings and how he overcame mechanical issues to get through Rock Cobbler 8.0. Bailing wire actually crossed Dave's mind to fix his bike! Hear other crazy details of this great gravel/adventure race on this episode.

Scott Daniel is back for a Motivating Our Mass episode.  He came down for a morning gravel ride then we sat down and got caught up. He fills me in on how Mason Daniel Racing is going since the crew change. It was a crazy week for him figuring out where the race team shop will be and even had to go for a few runs and do burpees on the side of the road in order to get his workouts in. I have our Mexico grape season quickly approaching and it's exciting to talk about how the Razzle Dazzle grape program is shaping up down there.

It was so interesting hearing what it's like running a dance studio and what motivated her to go from being a San Diego Charger cheerleader to opening her own dance studio. Kyli is full of energy and you can definitely tell that by her enthusiasm to teach young dancers. There are more benefits to dance than I even realized such as memory improvement. This episode has something for everyone.

Leigh taught me so much on this episode. So many of us think of nutrition as calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat but there is so much more to it. What is the difference between being allergic to a food vs being reactive to it? What does it mean to be a slow oxidizer or a fast one? We get deep with functional diagnostic nutrition. On top of that, she owns FitZone Bakersfield and teaches a number of classes per week including Gravity and spin classes. Leigh lets me know how she stays motivated on days that might be a little tough to get ramped up for. She is so knowledgeable with nutrition and fitness it could have been a three hour episode. I can't wait to have her back on!

Working out and staying fit isn't just about the physical benefits. The mental boost is often forgotten about as a reason to workout and listening to all of my guests bring it up reminded me of those benefits. I talk about how my workouts help me mentally.

How many of us have seen that less than flattering photo of ourselves and said it is time to get back in shape? Nicola didn't just think it and say it to herself, she did it! She gives us the inside scoop from the beginning with simple workouts to where she is now. From attending group classes at gyms to teaching them and then from the gym to online. Nicola is all about motivation. Her morning zoom classes are not just a scheduled class but you can pop in anytime to feel that support we all need now and then. How does she find the time to lead classes, eat healthy and keep her family in line? It cannot be easy to get your kids to enjoy healthy foods but she found a way! Nicola tells us how she does it in this great episode.