With the term "Functional Training" being a buzz word in the industry over the past couple of years, I get asked about it a lot. Today on the podcast, I'm going over the questions that I get asked most about this training method. 

We've all seen the Instagram comment on our posts "DM us to collaborate" or "Great Post, become an ambassador" - these are legitimate companies right? We'll more often than not they're not. 

Join Mike and this weeks co-host Dylan Ewen as they take you though identifying the red flags that can help you spot a scam influencer or ambassador program. 

Learn how to prevent low back pain from ever becoming a problem.

Are you letting your bad habits dictate your health? Take power over your habits and change your mindset. 

Ara is someone who is obsessed with continuing education. He is the owner of The Strong DNA in the Los Angeles area, has his Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health promotion: performance enhancement and injury prevention curriculum from CALU, and is currently working on his Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

He is also a:

• DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Master Trainer

Join us as we discuss the importance of education in working with clients, and making yourself stand out in the fitness industry. 

Social Media

• The Strong DNA website - thestrongdna.com

What motivates and drives a fitness coach to do what they do? In this episode, I'm speaking with Habtom Ghile, a fitness coach our facility, about what  it is that ignited the fire for him to begin helping others with their fitness journey. 

Social Media for Habtom

• Facebook | www.facebook.com/mrgathletics

Meet Fitness Coach Keana Duchesneau. In this episode Mike discusses with Keana her drive to be in the fitness industry as well as her coaching philosophy, her dedication to seek out and provide the most current and informed education for her clientele. 

Social Media:

• Facebook: Coach Keana

Meet Fitness Coach Dylan Ewen. In this episode, we're discussing his motivation behind becoming a personal trainer, his own weight loss transformation, and the methods that he uses with his fitness clients to help them reach their goals.

Contact Dylan on his Social Media:

• Email  | [email protected]

In 2011, Drew Manning burst onto the fitness scene by doing the unthinkable. He was going to gain as much weight as possible in 6 months, transforming himself from a lifelong athlete and personal trainer, into someone who was inactive and obese. Drew then used his exercise and nutrition knowledge to lose all of that weight within the next 6 months. All in an effort to gain empathy for his clients. His brand, Fit2Fat2Fit, was born. 

Now 9 years later, he's doing it all again. 

In this week’s episode, Mike discovers Drew's motivation behind taking this journey once again, and how is going to be better prepared to deal with the highs and lows of gaining and losing weight. 

After months of isolation from family, friends, and the gym, it's time to ramp up your fitness as things begin to reopen. Although you may have been sticking to a regular at home fitness routine, you may find that you've lost that endurance and strength that you had previously. As many fitness professionals have taken their workout to the outdoors, we're going to discuss how to beat the heat during those summer workouts.