I've been playing an idle game for a bit now, and it occurred to me that progress in the game is very similar to progress in our fitness routines. Consistency, small improvements, and patience all come together to create big results.  That's what this podcast is all about.

One thing has been crystal clear after years of coaching people.  Everyone requires unique accountability systems to keep moving towards their fitness goals. But how do you know which systems are best for you?  In this episode I share one of the best models for understanding your own tendencies in this regard: The Four Tendencies. This is based on the book The Four Tendencies by Gretchin Rubin. You can take the quiz referenced in the podcast here: https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/

When it comes to strength and conditioning, there are far more options for equipment than just freeweights and machines. Some of the best workouts I've had included equipment that I either made, or repurposed. In today's episode I'll give you some examples of DIY fitness equipment and go over a few of the benefits to using these tools. Download my FREE 2 week beginner bodyweight fitness program and start your fitness journey today.  In 2 weeks you'll be stronger, and feeling awesome! https://www.starbuckfitness.com/home-workouts

Social media is a powerful tool for human connection. But it's also engineered to elicit emotions and responses that keep you active on the platform.  This can become a time waster, and can impact our moods. In this episode I discuss why I deleted my Facebook and Instagram accounts, why I'm going social media free for the next 30 days, and how I'm already feeling better for having done that.

Today I'm sharing the story of a client who went from being unable to lift a certain weight in her workout to being able to skillfully and repeatedly lift the weight for multiple repetitions just 5 minutes later. The tip I shared with her is one that you can, and should, also use in your workouts. Download my free 2 week get started program that requires zero equipment and will start you on the path to getting stronger, moving well, and feeling awesome! Get it here! https://www.starbuckfitness.com/home-workouts

When I first started on my own fat loss journey, I did a lot of cardio. I ran a lot.  And over the years as a personal trainer, I've seen a lot of other folks focus on cardio to help them lose weight. But do you need to do cardio to lose weight?  In this episode I answer that question and put cardio, and strength training in context for fat loss goals. Download my FREE 2 week bodyweight kickstart program and start your own journey to getting strong, moving well, and feeling awesome!  Get it here: https://www.starbuckfitness.com/home-workouts

In this episode I'll discuss why you might feel sore when starting a workout program, and then stop feeling sore after your workouts.  Does this mean they stopped working? Or that you're not working hard enough?   I'll answer those questions as well as discuss three reasons why you might feel extra sore after a particular workout. Download my FREE 2 week, no equipment necessary, beginner bodyweight workout program and start feeling stronger and moving better in just a couple of weeks!  https://www.starbuckfitness.com/home-workouts

For today's episode, I'm giving you one simple hack you an use in your arm and ab workouts to increase the challenge, get more out of your workout, and even to pinpoint where you might need to do some extra mobility work. Download my FREE 2 week, zero equipment needed, beginner workout program and start your fitness journey today: https://www.starbuckfitness.com/home-workouts

It's common to see folks stretching before their workouts at the gym or at the park.  And when I got into fitness, I made this same mistake. It wasn't until I went back to school to become a personal trainer that I learned that stretching BEFORE a workout is a BAD idea. In this episode I share three reasons why you should not stretch before your workout. Download my FREE 2 week beginner fitness program that requires zero equipment and start your fitness journey here: https://www.starbuckfitness.com/home-workouts

A common mistake that people make when eating to lose fat is to cut calories harder and eat even less once their rate of fat loss stops. In this episode I explain why you should eat more and more as you lose fat, and exactly how to do that so you continue to lose weight while enjoying foods you love and reducing feelings of deprivation. Download my FREE 2 week beginner workout program that requires no equipment at all at: https://www.starbuckfitness.com/home-workouts