What does it take to stay fit and prepared for one of the toughest and most demanding jobs out there? We sit down with Jacob "2 can" Galvan to talk about what he does to stay fit as a Professional Firefighter! 🔥🧑‍🚒🔥

From CrossFit workouts to functional training that mimics real-life scenarios, like sandbag carries. He shares how he stays strong, active and ready for the job!

Tune in to hear his journey, his favorite exercises, and how fitness plays an essential role in saving lives.

#FirefighterFitness #CrossFit #FunctionalTraining #StrengthAndStamina #OTGFitness

Anxiety doesn’t just affect your mind—it impacts your body and even your ability to stay consistent with fitness. In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of Mental Health with Cali Werner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and fellow podcaster of Anxiety Society!

Some of the subjects we cover are:

Pre-performance anxiety: How it sabotages your progress and how to stay present.

Imposter syndrome: Why comparison leads to spiraling and how to reframe negative thoughts.

Boundaries and asking for help: Breaking free from toxic traits like avoiding support.

Intrusive thoughts & OCD: How exposure therapy and reframing can lead to clarity.

Mental illness stigma in fitness: Why it’s time to embrace emotions (good and bad) and move forward.

💡 Key Highlights:

What are your values? How to align them with your fitness journey.

How to cope with health anxiety, tunnel vision, and spiraling thoughts.

The role of EMDR therapy and Response Prevention in mental health.

This is more than fitness—this is about finding clarity, setting realistic expectations, and becoming the GREATEST version of yourself!

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Today we're going from bootcamp to the barbell with USMC Vet turned personal trainer, Justin Birke of Legacy Athletics!

Justin's main focus is simple, he wants to deliver a effective fitness program to help civilians and veterans alike reach a higher level of personal fitness! After a couple of years of helping people pass their physical fitness test while in the Marines, Justin brought his talents to the masses.

Through Legacy Athletics, Justin is uses things that he learned while in service like "taping off" to help clients see their weight loss from a different perspective on their weight loss!

Let us know what ya'll think and don't miss the bear mace story!

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#personaltrainer #personaltraining #USMC #Marinecorps #Army #military #Weightloss #healthandfitness #fitness #losingfat #fatloss

Are you looking for a new mission? Well we met with Johnny and Amanda from Powerhouse racing and talked about the non profit that they started called Powerhouse Patriots!

Powerhouse Patriots is a program focused on getting vets and first responders involved in a new mission after service, becoming a triathlete! Johnny and Amanda are both endurance athletes so they are great teachers to guided them through this journey.

A large amount of people find it difficult to adjust to civilian after they serve but Johnny, Amanda and the whole Powerhouse team is a creating a 3rd space for them to feel heard and loved like family!

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT POWERHOUSE AND POWERHOUSE PATRIOTS HERE!

https://www.powerhouseracing.net/

https://phpatriots24.org/

https://otgfitness.com/

Today was are joined by Jesse and Jennifer Cao owners and operators of Cao Integrated, a chiropractic office in the Houston Area!

The Cao's main driving force was wanting to help people while breaking away from traditional norms!

We dive into the events that led to them opening their own practice and some of the challenges they faced along the way!

From shady leasing deals that almost tanked the practice in its early stages to finding a problem in someone's brain before it turned lethal, you don't want to miss one minute of this episode!

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It's time to kick back and watch some the stress melt away in today's episode of the podcast with Andrew Deering, a registered massage therapist here in the Clear Lake area!

We explore how things like poor sleep, hydration and diet and massively effect your recovery and mobility!

Andrew goes over some of the different modalities of massage like Swedish, Muscle Scraping and cupping as well.

Other topics we touch on were...

How massage works to overcome injuries

inflammation and reduction of inflammation

increased mobility

tissue motility

3. Other helpful elements of recovery and injury prevention

modifying training

other bodywork andrew would recommend

Whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, or just someone dealing with everyday aches and pains, this conversation will help you understand the science behind massage and how to incorporate it into your routine for long-term health.

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On today's episode with go from farm to pill with Greg Mitchell of Center For Champions! Greg is a Holistic nutritionist and he's going to educate us on the vast world of Whole Food Supplements. We talk about...

If you or someone you know is on. The supplement journey, tune into this episode and take notes!

On this episode of Only The Greatest Podcast, we’re joined by Alex from Third Coast Athletics and Wellness to discuss the deep connection between injuries, recovery, and mental resilience. Alex shares her inspiring journey into the recovery and rehab space, explaining how her passion for helping others heal became her mission.

Grab your passport because we're going to Paris!On this episode of the Otg Podcast, Fil talks about his travels abroad and what he learned about fitness while in Italy.Some of the subjects he covers is:

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In this episode of The OTG Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most important aspects of fitness: staying injury-free while making progress in the gym. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned lifter, these practical tips will help you build strength and confidence without setbacks.

Here’s what we cover:

1️⃣ **Warm-Ups** – Learn the three key components of an effective warm-up: increasing body temperature, activating your muscles, and improving your range of motion to prepare for any workout.

2️⃣ **Proper Form** – Discover how correct technique reduces joint stress, ensures your muscles work efficiently, and keeps you progressing safely. Plus, we discuss the importance of choosing appropriate weights and using the RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) scale to stay in control.

3️⃣ **Progressive Overload** – Unlock the secret to sustainable progress by gradually increasing intensity over time. We’ll also explain how RPE ties into your long-term gains.

4️⃣ **Recovery** – Maximize your results with recovery strategies, including sleep, stress management, proper hydration, nutrition, and foam rolling.

Tune in for actionable advice that will help you stay healthy and achieve your fitness goals. Your best workouts are the ones that keep you in the game!