Love Dogs? Then you'll love this episode of the podcast. This week the GymWits talk with Dog Expert, Author and Entrepreneur, Gila Kurtz. They cover a wide range of topics related to dogs and fitness including:

- Pet health and fitness

- How having a dog and improve your mental and physical health

- Dealing with the loss of a pet

- Dog diets

- Exercise with your dog

and much more.

Gila is the author of Fur Covered Wisdom: A dog can change the way you see the world and the founder of Dog is Good

 

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This week the GymWits discuss some of the persistent but incorrect assumptions that are made about health and fitness. Many of these are pervasive and when adhered to have the potential to slow or halt progress altogether. Topics include:

- The real value of personal training

- Working with beginners

- I read it in a magazine so it must be true

- Looks can be deceiving 

- Bad analogies

- Diet is just calories in vs calories out

and much more. 

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This week, the GymWits interview Joan Sotkin. Joan Sotkin is an entrepreneur, author and podcast host. Joan has a unique approach to financial fitness that is informed by over 30 years of facing both the highs and lows of managing money. She discusses what she's learned from these experiences and how intertwined financial health is to mental and physical health and wellness. For more information, check out her website: http://prosperityplace.com/ and if you sign up for her program, use the code: rybpod50 for 50% off. 

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This week Ryan vents a bit on a lost opportunity that then turns into a full blown rant about a jerk that he encountered. More on topic, the GymWits talk strength training during the episode. Most people are stuck in a normal, "Single set" strength training routine. This can be effective but over time, boredom may set in, both physically and mentally. Ryan and Justin discuss ways to change up your strength training routine in order to keep things interesting while still getting results.    Routines include - Supersets - Compound Sets - Circuit Strength Training - Isolation or Compound Movements - Isometric/ Alternative - Drop Sets - Tabata - Isometric Burn - Pyramid - Pre Exhaust    This weeks Ask The Trainer tackles the question of the "Fat Burning Zone" in cardio.      If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in iTunes.    If you're on an iPhone or iPad, Download the GymWits App   The GymWits can also be found on Google Play Music   And on Stitcher   And Spotify   For more info, check us out at www.TheGymWits.com   Have a comment or question? Email the GymWits: [email protected]   Follow us on: Instagram  Twitter Facebook Pinterest         

This week the GymWits interview elite FitPro. David Pitts. David Pitts is a former college football player turned fitness professional and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Off Day Trainer which provides an awesome service for personal trainers to motivate their clients. The interview covers a number of topics relevant to fitness professionals as well as anyone in a service based industry. David gives some great insight into the inner workings of the industry and some best practices for fitness pros. For the giveaway referenced in the episode, Text Podcast to 56955. 

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This week the GywWits introduce the newest member of the team, Toni Marinucci. Toni Marinucci is a Registered Dietitian and nutrition expert and has come on board to tackle a wide variety of diet and nutrition related subjects. This week the trio discuss Toni's background and delve into a number of topics including:

- Setting SMART goals

- The difference between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist

- The right approach to a dietary change

- Diet and Nutrition misconceptions

and much more

You can find out more about Toni and her work at her website: TipsWithToni.com

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Many people have a difficulty finding time to exercise more than one or two days a week. These people are often referred to as Weekend Warriors. While it's not ideal, proper preparation and execution can yield very good results for someone following a "Weekend Warrior" program. This week on the podcast, the GymWits discuss some of the misinformation, benefits and drawbacks to being a weekend warrior. 

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This week, the GymWits talk about one of the most important aspects of anyone's health and fitness journey, accountability. Developing strategies to hold ones self accountable can be the difference between success and continuing on the cycle of starting, quitting and restarting that permeates the fitness industry today. This is especially useful now that we are a month away from new years resolution time and many people are beginning to fall off. 

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In one of their best interviews yet, the GymWits interview author, entrepreneur and podcaster Heather Havenwood. During this interview, they discuss:

- Her journey into fitness competitions at the age of 40. 

- Her success as an entrepreneur and how she was able to learn from her mistakes.

- Her supplement line.

- Justin gets some dating advice.

- And much more. 

You can find out more about Heather Havenwood at her website heatherhavenwood.com.

Her supplement line can be found at e2lab.com

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This week the GymWits chat with world renowned mindset coach Richard Scott  in this wide ranging discussion, they talk about strategies to improve ones approach to exercise in order to improve health, fitness and performance. Scott also talks about some of the best practices for athletes to use in order to unlock their minds and be the best that they can be.

more information on Richard Scott and his work can be found here at mynd.works

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