Side Quest Podcast

In episode 93 of the podcast, the first guest I ever had on the

Check out Chuck's first episode here.

Chuck is a dad, husband, a coach, a programmer, and a former fat

He went back to school, while working full time, and gained his

A lover of craft beers, movies, traveling, and reading fiction

He claims to be a recovering MMO and video game addict, but you

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Lifting weights is a lot of fun. But there are other ways to get

Growing up we all played games. Games that required a lot of

Tanner Baze, Nick Sorrell, Derek Stanley, and I set out to answer

Rest days don't have to mean we sit on the couch and consume a

Exercise also doesn't mean we have to go to a gym and lift

All four coaches talk about the summer activities they enjoy to

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In episode 91 of the podcast, I interview one of my clients to discuss his success over the last year.

Justin Dionne, is the artistic director at Lee Street Theater in Salisbury, NC. He is also one of my closest friends and one of my original online clients.

One year ago, Justin told me--above all--his goal was to workout for one year. Weight loss was a goal but for Justin, he knew he needed the accountability my coaching provided and the pushing from me to achieve his overall goal.

Not only did Justin achieve this goal, but he lost 9 inches off his waist, 20 pounds of fat and added over 10 pounds of muscle.

Making the gym and being active is now a priority for him.

Listening to this episode, you'll discover what Justin learned over his journey as my client. What strength goals he achieved, where he faltered, the lessons he learned about how alcohol can affect your goals, and where he wants to go from here.

For more show notes head to www.sidequestfitness.com/justin-dionne/

Craig Ballantyne is a fitness and personal development guru from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women’s Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers.

In 2001, he created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training, and in 2013 he created the 6 Minutes to Skinny bodyweight exercise weight loss system and the Metabolic Kickstarter follow-along exercise videos. He’s also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe and he hosts an annual Turbulence Training Summit every year for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients into their boot camps so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig’s online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how to take their ideas and help thousands of people.

He’s also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe and he hosts an annual Turbulence Training Summit every year for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients into their boot camps so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig’s online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how to take their ideas and help thousands of people.

Craig has had many to overcome many obstacles on the way. His toughest battle was spending 6 months suffering crippling anxiety attacks until he finally discovered how to beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation. Today, Craig will show you how to use those 5 Pillars to lose 10 to 50 pounds, get a raise and make more money, find the love of your life or overcome any obstacle in the way of success.

Craig is also the co-owner of the successful newsletter, Early to Rise, where you will find his daily essays on success, productivity, time management, fitness, weight loss and self-improvement.

For more show notes head to: http://sidequestfitness.com/craig-ballantyne/

In this episode of the podcast, I interview Peter Baker.

Peter is a personal trainer, metal head, and online coach out of Tampa, Florida. Over the last few years, Peter has helped hundreds of people recover from injuries, shred body fat, and start competing in powerlifting meets.

He is an avid player of table top RPGs and has extensive knowledge of comic book and nerd culture. Needless to say, we made quick friends when we met. 

Peter is brash and unapologetic about his opinions and we dive into a lot about his story, what we liked and didn't like about Batman vs Superman, why Prince is the fucking best guitarist ever, and on whether humanities degrees are worth it.

For more show notes head to www.sidequestfitness.com/peter-baker/

In this episode of Coaches Corner, I'm joined by Nick Sorrell and Mason Woodruff to discuss strategies you can implement to lose body fat for the summer.

There are a lot of misnomers out there about fat loss. Myths continue to spread every single day online and in the media.

We set out in this episode to cut through the bullshit and deliver to you the straight forward facts you need to shred away pounds of fat.

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My good friend and bromosapien Eric Bach returns to the podcast to chat about his brand new program Power Primer 2.0.

In the previous episode, Eric and I discussed his time as a college athlete and  the time he spent as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach. We also delved into writing and much more.

This time Eric hops back on the mic to talk about why training for power is essetential. Why it can help you lift more weight, burn more fat, and build the physique and movement quality of an athlete.

Everyone wants to move better, feel better and look better. We want the total package.

The greatest superheros in history needed to be explosive and have the athleticism and confidence to conquer anything that stood in their path.

Eric Bach has put together the program that delivers just that--power, explosiveness, and the lean physique we all desire.

Using a blend of science and theory with practical experience, The Power Primer 2.0 is designed to give you the ultimate results in the gym: A body that is bridges the gap between Athletics and Aesthetics.

If you want to get stronger in the gym, and build a high-performance body that is both show and go, then make sure you check out the Power Primer 2.0.

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In this episode of the podcast, I interview Tommy Baker the host of the Resist Average Academy Podcast. I met Tommy in LA earlier this year and have gotten to know him while I'm in the mastermind that I am a member of. While we were in LA, someone asked me about starting a podcast and my response was simple, "All you have to do is pull out your iPhone and hit record. That's what I did."

A couple of weeks later Tommy tagged me in a Facebook post and said I had been one of the final voice to signify he needed to get his podcast idea off the ground. In December of 2015, Tommy began recording the Resist Average Academy and put his first episode out January of 2016.

For more show notes head to www.sidequestfitness.com/tommy-baker/

In this episode of the podcast, I interview my good friend Susan Ogilvie of So Fit Wellness.

Susan is a Certified Personal Trainer out of Michigan. As a coach, she believes her mission is to empower clients with the knowledge and ability to reach their goals through fitness, nutrition, and healthier lifestyle choices. She is a firm believer that creating and maintaining habits is the most sure fire way to achieve any fitness or health goal. 

In her past, she had been fairly overweight but after having a couple children realized she needed to take control of her life so she could enjoy being a parent. By using the power of community, online and in-person, Susan helps her clients overcome their mental barriers and break down the physical ones they've erected over the years.

By helping her clients discover how to build a sustainable lifestyle, make exercise fun and enjoyable, but challenging enough to produce the desired results, Susan is helping women of all ages achieve their physical goals.

When she isn't helping clients succeed Susan can be found training or running in triathlons.

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When it comes to health, most of the articles on the internet or the ones covered on news stations, focus solely on dieting and exercise. Sadly, one of the biggest health issues we don't talk about in the United States is mental health.

According to this Newsweek piece from 2014, nearly 1 in 5 American's suffer from a mental illness each year. The CDC has stated that mental illness, such as depression, is often associated with medical diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.

If this is an underlying issue---a precursor to diseases that kill millions every year---why are we not talking more about it?

This month's episode of Coaches Corner focuses on mental health by exploring the stories of two fitness coaches, each who suffered from a mental health issue---depression and bulimia.

Adam Fisher and Nick Sorrell share their stories in this very personal and in-depth episode. Along for the ride, Ryan Bergren, provides a medical perspective and how he has helped clients every day with their mental health.

You'll hear Adam talk about his almost suicide attempt in the past and before you read any further if you’re actually considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). 

I will include these below as well, but if you need to speak with someone or you connect with Adam or Nick's story please feel free to email any of us---you're not alone in this---shoot any of us an email and chat with us. (Adam's email, Nick's email, Ryan's email, Robbie's email)

For more show notes, please check out www.sidequestfitness.com/mentalhealth/