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Real, raw fitness and strength talk from the #1 rated Fitness podcast in the world.

Prepare yourselves for the men of MIND PUMP.

Sal, Adam and Justin join coach Chris Wilson on the Strong By Design podcast. The guys go deep on their beginnings and friendship, their passion for helping others and open up about their favorite lifts, fatherhood, gym pet peeves and most embarrassing moments as trainers.

Get ready to be PUMPED UP and have a few intense belly laughs on this week’s special episode recorded at Mind Pump Media in San Jose, CA.

"It's why we do this! [changing people's lives] We didn't make a single cent for an entire year!" Sal Di Stefano

Time Stamps

0:25 – Welcoming today’s special guests on the ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

2:05 – Get to know Adam Schafer of the ‘Mind Pump’ podcast

9:05 – The ‘Mind Pump’ team share what drives them to create podcast content

12:05 – Sal Di Stefano recounts how he fell in love with fitness

17:15 – Justin Andrews talks about his passion for health and fitness

24:04 – The ‘Mind Pump’ team share their favorite exercises

32:16 – Sal, Adam & Justin talk about the ‘Dad Bod’

43:11 – The importance of good posture

44:58 – Sal, Adam & Justin share special moment with their kids

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How well do you THINK you know the people at your job?

Here on Strong By Design, we went to a brand new level of truly knowing each other… the good, the bad and the ugly!

From our favorite ice cream flavor to our MOST embarrassing moments, the 4 hosts of the show go deep and uncomfortable in today’s game show style episode.

Get to know Mike, Tonya, Sam and Chris in a whole new way and have a few much-needed laughs to end 2020 on a high note.

"Oh, we're going there!? I was 13 years old and it was the worst day of my life.” -Chris Wilson

Time Stamps

0:24 – Meet the Critical Bench team

4:30 – Newlywed Game: Tonya Fines & Chris Wilson vs. Mike Westerdal & Sam Harrison

11:08 – Level One: Which do you prefer?

26:35 – This or that: Animal edition

30:32 – Level Two: Getting to know each other on a deeper level

38:17 – What’s your favorite _____?

1:00:10 – What was your most embarrassing moment?

1:06:58 – What would you do if you won $1 million?

1:08:35 – Who’s your biggest mentor in your life?

1:09:48 – Who is your favorite person in the world?

1:11:24 – What is your biggest pet peeve?

1:13:18 – Which superhero do you want to be?

1:18:25 – Where you can go if you want a Strong by Design / Critical Bench gear

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Nothing happens until something moves…

Being physically active in life is unquestionably one of the most critical elements of longevity and a truly healthy lifestyle.

Today’s guest, Matthew Januszek, is the co-founder of Escape Fitness, a global leader in fitness equipment innovation and gym design.

Matthew is super passionate about exercise and has used his love of fitness and strength training to help over 1000 fitness clubs and key distributors in 80 countries!

Coach Chris Wilson finds out what drives this highly successful fitness leader on today’s episode of Strong By Design.

"Some people think it's too late (to exercise) when they get into their 40s… it's really important to set yourself up for the next 40-50 years." -Matthew Januszek

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

3:10 – Get to know Matthew Januszek of ‘The Escape Your Limits’ podcast

8:57 – Why is physical activity so important for overall health?

13:48 – The 10-Minute Rule: Everything you need to know

16:25 – The importance of mental fitness

20:53 – Matthew Januszek talks about ‘Escape Fitness’

31:04 – The importance of being physically active in your 40s

34:03 – Matthew Januszek shares how ‘Escape Your Limits’ podcast came to life

40:38 – The joy of podcasting 

45:35 – Why small habits make a big difference

51:35 – Connect with Matthew Januszek through his social media channels and official website

Resources

• Escape Your Limits Podcast
• Escape Fitness

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How is your relationship with food? For many of us it’s NOT very good…

It makes sense there is massive confusion in a country where we are bombarded with diet plan after diet plan and the never-ending search for the perfect weight loss method.

Our guest today is Christy Harrison who specializes in helping people make peace with food and reclaim the time and energy they lost to ‘The Life Thief’ that is diet culture.

Holistic Health Practitioner and co-host of Strong By Design, Tonya Fines, helps to clear up this eating gone wrong.

“My mission is to help you recognize diet culture for the life thief that it is, and tune back into your body’s inner wisdom about how to truly nourish yourself—so that you can free up space in your life for bigger and better things.” -Christy Harrison

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

1:45 – Meet Christy Harrison, author of Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating

07:50 – How “diet culture” steals time, energy and health

12:00 – Christy breaks down the history of diet culture

18:55 – How can we ditch diet culture?

20:18 – The difference between intuitive eating vs. emotional eating

27:58 – Where you can go to connect with Christy Harrison

29:50 – The true meaning of the word ‘DIET’

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You’re active. You train multiple times a week. You lift weights. You do yoga. You run. You cycle. Maybe you do all of the above......

You’re doing everything you’re supposed to, but something still isn’t right.

Maybe that knee you tweaked in college is still a little off. Maybe you’ve got a shoulder that always pops or feels unstable. You can’t explain why, but maybe you avoid certain movements or certain activities “just because”.

While simply being active helps, it’s not just about getting off the couch.

Many of us have been told to move more, but this assumes that any movement automatically means good movement. Unfortunately, training poor movement patterns actually creates a greater risk of injury.

The solution isn't simply to move more. We need to learn how to move BETTER.

Listen to today's Strong By Design podcast with movement specialist Dr. Moses Bernard.

"I don't look at what I do as just one thing, it is a continuum of giving people the tools to move better." -Dr Moses Bernard

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

1:33 – Get to know Dr. Moses Bernard, The Human Movement Expert

9:33 – What’s the difference between Chiropractor vs. Movement Performance Chiropractor?

16:45 – Importance of having a right foundation for fitness

24:07 – Why it's important to move your body every day

28:44 – The power of understanding ‘WHY’

29:43 – Benefits of mindful breathing

34:45 – Dr. Moses Bernard discusses misconceptions about chiropractic care

37:49 – Why your body knows more than you think

41:23 – Dr. Moses Bernard talks about his health and fitness philosophy, ‘Movement Manifesto’

48:19 – Unexpected health benefits of chiropractic care

58:13 – Connect with Dr. Moses Bernard through his social media channels and official website

Resources

• Dr Moses Bernard (Official Website)

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If you’ve been on YouTube seeking muscle and strength advice in the past decade, you certainly know the name Scott Herman.

Scott has a reputation as a no-nonsense fitness expert. His channel, Scott Herman Fitness, has nearly 2.5 million subscribers and nearly 500 million views… he’s a powerhouse in the world of fitness. And a fun side note, he was also on MTV’s The Real World years ago, season 21.

Beyond Scott’s year-round ripped physique, he has a lot to say about building muscle naturally, the use of TRT in young influencers, fitness experts using fake weights in their videos and much more.

Coach Chris Wilson and YouTube Superstar Scott Herman get REAL on this week’s Strong By Design podcast.

"People are calling me a hater... "Aw, you're just jealous because you don't look as good." First of all, I look better..." -Scott Herman

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

4:27 – Get to know Scott Herman more

11:04 – Scott Herman talks about his passion for fitness

17:15 – Scott Herman shares inspiration behind YouTube videos

25:57 – The importance of knowing your audience

28:00 – Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): Is it right for you?

37:55 – Tips to stay motivated to exercise regularly

40:59 – Scott Herman talks about fake weights in the fitness industry

52:18 – Fitness influencers vs. fitness experts

58:29 – The power of taking control of your fitness journey

1:01:17 – Scott Herman on getting back to TV

1:04:40 – Why it's important to agree to disagree

1:13:36 – Where you can go to connect with Scott Herman

1:17:10 – Scott Herman shares what’s next for him, future plans

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Regardless of the childhood you had, you can still be a kickass dad.

No matter your circumstances, good or bad, all fathers have a choice…

To either be leaders, providers, caregivers and mentors to their children or fall victim to their past.

Sure, it’s not as clear cut as that but once you’ve decided to become a parent, you are now responsible for another life. It’s up to you, to shape and mold your kids and be the foundation of strength that all dads need to be for their families.

Coach Chris Wilson and Larry Hagner, founder of The Good Dad Project on this week’s Strong By Design podcast.

"The gap is I know what NOT to do (as a Dad) but what does good really look like?" -Larry Hagner

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

2:50 – Meet ‘The Good Dad Project’ Founder, Larry Hagner

7:47 – Larry Hagner shares his journey to fatherhood

10:40 – Larry Hagner recounts childhood memory

14:04 – Larry Hagner opens up about reconnecting with his estranged father

21:06 – Inside Larry Hagner’s relationship with his mother

28:28 – The impact of childhood experiences on parenting

34:02 – How ‘The Good Dad Project’ came to life

38:40 – Larry Hagner shares joys of fatherhood

44:05 – Why you should enjoy every moment of parenthood

48:58 – Connect with Larry Hagner through his social media channels, official website and podcast

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Tatum Harrison, an entrepreneur from Washington, DC who realized that her entrepreneurial journey and spiritual journey were not intended to be separate, but rather one in the same.

She creatively merges faith and business, teaching listeners how to grow in their personal endeavors, in their relationship with God, and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Find out Tatum’s 5 keys to navigating entrepreneurship and how incredibly strong she is as coach Tonya Fines hosts this episode of Strong By Design.

"I was frustrated and what I realized was I was trying to be God. I do what I can and I allow God to do the rest." -Tatum Temia

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

1:43 – Get to know Tatum Temia more

5:20 – Tatum recounts the birth of ‘Blessed + Bossed Up’ podcast

8:02 – The power of Faith

11:07 – Tatum on morning business meeting with God

14:30 – What does it mean to please the Lord

19:54 – The importance of waiting on God’s timing

27:58 – Tatum on how becoming a mom changed her

36:13 – Tatum shares her journey to Faith

41:34 – Tatum shares her favorite Bible verses

45:03 – Where you can go to connect with Tatum Temia

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• Blessed and Bossed Up

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Does a soccer shaped molecule hold the key to optimal health and longevity?

Years ago, a highly durable molecule was discovered and after decades of study in the lab it was found safe for human consumption. Does this Nobel Prize winning molecule hold the key to life extension?

Coach Chris Wilson has a candid discussion with Scientist Chris Burres about ESS60 and its use and safety for humans looking to live longer, healthier lives.

"You may think 90% sounds like a really significant extension of life... it is! If the average human lived 90% longer we would live to 152." -Chris Burres

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

3:28 – Get to know Chris Burress, co-founder and co-owner of MyVitalC

5:17 – Chris Burress on living a longer, healthier life

10:55 – ESS60: What is it and what you need to know?

17:28 – Can calories restriction extend your lifespan?

20:44 – Why ESS60 is safe for human consumption?

28:17 – Chris Burress shares his personal experience taking MyVitalC

31:44 – How ESS60 can help turn back the clock on DNA age

36:16 - Oura Ring: Everything you need to know

43:15 – Other benefits of MyVitalC

47:25 – The healing power of good sleep

1:02:35 – Where you can go to find out more about MyVitalC

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Overcomer: a person who overcomes something : one who succeeds in dealing with or gaining control of some problem or difficulty. Merriam-Webster

Charles Clark, a 10-Time All American and 3-Time National Champion by the age of 22. Considered the 6th fastest man in the world at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany, Charles was living the dream on the outside. A thriving, highly successful athlete on the exterior but on the inside, he was “barely pounding the surface.”

After a 99% tear of his right quad muscle, his days of World Class sprinting were over instantly. It was time for Charles to go in a new direction.

This new direction has created more opportunity and breakthroughs than he could have possibly imagined. Now a highly sought-after speaker, coach and entrepreneur, Charles’ impact in the world has transcended anything he ever did on the track. Coach Chris interviews Charles Clark on this episode of Strong By Design.

"Who you are in failure is not what's going to make you a different person, but it's what's going to expose the person you are." -Charles Clark

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

2:53 – Charles Clark shares his life’s story

6:25 – The power of surrounding yourself with the right people

13:45 – Charles Clark on rebounding from career setbacks

20:51 – Why everything happens for a reason

24:10 – What it means to serve God by serving others

31:10 – The ‘Thrive Tribe’ podcast with Charles Clark

33:13 – Why you should never stop learning

35:00 – Charles Clark shares what’s next for him, future plans

43:12 – The value of taking ownership in your life

45:48 – Where you can go to connect with Charles Clark

Resources

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