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Ever lost your balance and fallen?

Silly question, of course you have. But preventing a fall could be a lifesaver, especially as you age.

One of the most overlooked elements of health and fitness is balance and the ONLY way to great balance is through purposeful daily movement.

Movement is the key to living a fuller, healthier and ultimately happier life. A life of independence, confidence and fulfillment.

Balance provides FREEDOM to do the things you want at any age!

Coach Brian and Coach Chris have spent decades helping people from 7 to 87 improve their balance. This is a topic that they are very passionate about and want to help spread the word about making balance a priority.

Find out how to TEST your balance in this lifesaving episode and please share this with someone who needs to hear it.

"We never know when we're going to be able to take our last step and the older we get the less prepared and the less physically able we are to bounce back or to prevent that fall..."  -Brian Klepacki

Time Stamps

4:36 – The importance of good physical balance

6:41 – What happens when you lose your balance?

9:00 – Alarming statistic about people who die from a fall

11:06 – How life changing an injury from a fall can be

14:22 – Start investing into your physical balance in your 20s

16:06 –Find out the greatest activities for older adults

19:55 – Compressed Morbidity: What is it and WHY you need to know

24:00 – The best ways to improve balance

28:47 – Train like an athlete at any age

35:15 – ‘Can you PASS this balance test??’

41:43 – How vision and hearing impact your ability to balance

45:25 – Top solutions to regain your balance

51:30 – Key takeaways to live a fuller, more independent life

Resources

Check out these amazing Balance Videos

Improve Your Balance at Any Age

2 Moves for Better Balance

TOP 3 Balance Exercises to Prevent Falls

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You ARE what you eat, especially around the holiday season!

All of those amazing high calorie foods, tasty desserts and specialty drinks surround us from Halloween through the New Year… how in the world can we remain disciplined??

The trick to maintaining your hard-fought physique is actually MUCH simpler than you make it out to be. Coach Brian and Coach Chris have over 30 years of combined nutrition and diet experience and deliver 5 simple strategies to staying LEAN during the holiday season.

These tips are actually applicable throughout the year but become paramount when year-end events and family gatherings take over your life. Get ready for some super helpful takeaways.

"Eat until you're 80% full for your dinner because you know you're gonna be eating again at 8 or 9 at night..." -Chris Wilson

Time Stamps

3:26 – How to avoid holiday weight gain

6:41 – Limit junk food items

9:32 – It’s all about percentages

12:26 – Balance and moderation is the key to a healthy life

15:11 – Have a Plan B

18:26 – Eat a high-protein meal before you go to a party

25:47 – Moderate alcohol intake during the holidays

29:56 – 1 alcoholic drink = 1 glass of water rule

32:36 – Why you should avoid pre-mixed drinks

33:56 – How to avoid overeating

36:34 – The importance of eating until you are 80 percent full

42:29 – Exercise and healthy eating go hand-in-hand

46:54 – Why early morning exercise is great

49:26 – Skipping a meal gives your digestive system a break

51:04 – Key takeaways

Resources:

• FREE Download - 6 Ways to Tame Your Appetite & Cravings

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Did you know that 9 out of 10 people will fail on any diet or weight loss program! It is virtually impossible to get results working on your own. Even the best athletes in the world have coaches to help improve and perfect their best.

Transformation is a mindset shift. You must eliminate the story that is holding you back. To truly transform and become 'tryumphant', you have to focus on the inside. You have to know your why. 

Matt O'Brien, of TrYumph Functional Fitness, with 20 years training experience, published author of the incredibly popular book 'The Magic Pill', and transformation coach has helped thousands of clients collectively lose thousands of pounds successfully and keep them off. And now he has discovered a new "secret" to weight loss that is helping our clients lost 20-30 pounds in only 4 to 6 weeks.

On today's very special episode, host Brian Klepacki sat down with Matt at the TrYumph Functional Fitness studio in Largo, Florida and they talked about that 'The Magic Pill' that everyone wants! From faith to personal failures to near death experiences, so much life changing knowledge is within this episode. This is one conversation you do not want to miss!

"It's the power of compounding interest, our health is the same way, the earlier you start the more cumulative that interest builds, the more lasting the benefits..." -Matt O’Brien

Time Stamps

3:06 – Matt O’Brien’s backstory

5:50 – How he started working in the health and fitness industry

8:31 – Why is ‘TrYumph’ different?

12:43 – Matt O’Brien shares what keeps him going

22:33 – What is ‘The Magic Pill’ book all about, and what inspired him to write it

25:10 – Matt O’Brien reveals the ‘Magic Pill’

30:18 – The three-part system: Mind, Body and Spirit

35:21 – How to manifest anything you want

37:38 – The power of community

42:53 – Why life is not meant to be lived alone

46:29 – Matt O’Brien's ultimate advice

48:45 – Matt O’Brien recounts mountain bike crash experience, and how he got back on track after the accident

54:02 – Importance of having a supportive network of friends and family

55:32 – Four O’s to grow: Observe, Own, Overcome, Onward

1:00:50 – What you need to know about the Forever Transformation System (FTS)

1:08:22 – Longevity plan with Matt O’Brien

1:12:11 – Health Span > Life Span

1:15:12 – Where you can go to learn more about the FTS program, official website (www.tryumphfitness.com) and social media channels

Resources:

• TrYumphFitness.com
• TrYumphRevival.com
• ReadTheMagicPill.com

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Living a healthy lifestyle does not mean having to give up all the things you love.  A healthy lifestyle is about balance and being able to incorporate all the things you enjoy while still hitting and maintaining your goals.

Alcohol can be a pretty big part of social events and for many of us, being able to enjoy a drink or two is something we don't want to have to give up in order to hit our weight loss and/ or healthy living goals.

Guess what?  You don't have to!

In this episode Coach Tonya and Coach Brian talk about how to track alcohol and include these calories into your healthy eating plan so you can enjoy your favorite adult beverage without sabotaging all the hard work you are doing! 

"It is very reasonable to enjoy a couple drinks and not sabotage your weight loss, your training goals or whatever it is you're working towards if you can honor the parameters." -Tonya Fines

Time Stamps

4:23 – Enjoy alcohol while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle

7:35 –Importance of tracking alcohol macros

09:00 – What is a standard drink?

12:02 – Mindful drinking

16:06 – What are macros: a beginner’s guide

20:18 – Tracking alcohol macros are just one part of it

24:52 – Make a nutrition plan and stick to it

26:20 – Eliminate alcohol completely to achieve optimal performance

28:20 – 1 alcoholic drink = 1 water rule

31:50 – Six healthy alcohols you should be drinking

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Menopause hmmm…. You cannot avoid it ladies, however, what you can do is start doing things now that will carry over into your transition through menopause to support you having the best experience possible.

It is often the case that we wait for things to happen before we “do something about it,” or make changes in our life to make a situation better.  Well here is some really good news… you know that menopause is something you will experience in your lifetime and you don’t have to wait to do things that will help you navigate this transition. 

In this podcast, Coach Tonya Fines and Samantha Harrison talk about what women can maybe expect as part of their menopause experience, and also what are some of the things women can start doing, even well before those “change of life” years, to support a better menopause experience. 

"You have a genetic blueprint, I have a genetic blueprint, your daughters have a genetic blueprint so while we are all going to experience menopause, how we experience it is going to be very different from one woman to the next…"

-Tonya Fines

2:09 – Menopause: What it is and what to expect

5:35 – Signs and symptoms to look out for

9:18 – Premenopause vs. Perimenopause

11:35 – Open up to your partner about what you're going through during menopause

14:28 – Menopause symptoms can last up to 10 years

18:01 – Key things to do to have a better menopause experience

24:09 – How exercise can help during menopause

29:51 – Stress management: Identify your triggers

32:20 – How to deal with menopause symptoms

35:33 – Find your tribe and surround yourself with the right people

36:48 – Talking to your doctor about menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Does it help?

41:52 – Menopause is a normal phase

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From Slovenia to Seattle and from teenage defiance to professional basketball, Luka Hocevar has an amazing story of growth, passion and perseverance.

His profound love of sports and fitness truly saved him from the “wrong” path, bad decisions and a dead end…

Now a best-selling author, strength & fitness entrepreneur, gym owner and world traveler, Luka is leading other hopefuls from around the world to live a life of purpose, pleasure and being fully present.

Get ready for some huge A-HA moments and mic drops as Luka pulls back the curtain and shares his personal story on Strong By Design with Coach Chris.

"Really really choose carefully, intentionally, who you surround yourself with as far as environments and people..that could be the most important decision of your life." -Luka Hocevar

2:16 – Luka Hocevar shares the struggles of holding big LIVE events

9:14 – Why being different is more important than being better

14:31 – Importance of building a great and healthy culture

19:22 – Finding your tribe

23:44 – Luka reveals what attracted him into the fitness/sports world

28:53 – Luka recounts his past… a life as a drug seller

32:10 – Why he moved to the United States

39:20 – How he became a strength and conditioning coach

48:45 – Use the chip on your shoulder to drive greatness… but don’t let it o

52:30 – 3 drivers of intrinsic motivation – Competence, Contribution and Connection

58:40 – Learning to cherish each moment         

1:03:31 – Give your best in everything you do

1:06:09 – Reprogram your belief system and change your life

1:16:42 – Luka Hocevar’s official website, podcasts and social media channels

1:21:26 – The importance of giving back to the community

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• LukaHocevar
• Vigor Ground Fitness

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Take control of your health like never before…

People often underestimate how much their day to day living impacts their overall health and wellness. The small and large lifestyle decisions made every single day directly affect the two brains of the body.

Scientist, Doctor and Researcher Gordon Pedersen has dedicated his life to finding out how the body functions, survives and thrives.

In this episode Dr Gordon shares his personal interest in health, how the gut and brain work together, the importance of alkalinity and the unbelievable effects of his structured Silver product on chronic illness and disease.

"There are shortcuts but the human body is ultimately in charge here and down the long road it's important to do the things that are really good for the body, not just the short-term shortcuts." -Dr Gordon Pedersen

0:35 – Get to know Dr. Gordon Pedersen

2:57 – What inspired him to become a doctor

5:52 – Crohn's disease: symptoms, causes, prevention

10:44 – Meet your second brain and its connection to the main brain

14:28 - What you need to know about Alkaline Structured Silver

17:36 – What does the pH scale refer to?

19:25 – Alkaline Structured Silver to the rescue

23:27 – Dr. Gordon recounts double blind placebo-controlled study on the benefits of protein supplementation

30:12 – Big changes start with small shifts

34:00 – Importance of regular blood testing

39:31 – Benefits of deep breathing

41:15 – Dr. Gordon’s Silver products – liquids, gels, soaps, lozenges, and more

45:02 – Taking control of your health

46:37 – Where you can go to find Dr. Gordon’s products and books (www.mydoctorsuggests.com)

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• My Doctor Suggests
• Official Website

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Our lowest moments in life can be used to inspire change and victory in others.

Justin Feldman found his strength in his darkest times and now uses his struggles to help others overcome all odds.

Performing at your best in any area of life requires not only a healthy mind but also a physically active lifestyle. This is typically referred to as the Mind-Body Connection.

By using his passion for fitness and his red-hot entrepreneurial spirit, Justin is unlocking greatness in his clients.

These laptop warriors are excelling in business and in the gym and transforming their lives with the Wealthy Body Academy. Get ready to hear a very personal and inspiring story from Justin as Mike Westerdal and Chris Wilson co-host.

"With a lot of people... they will neglect the one thing that they can control which is their health and their body.."

-Justin Feldman

Time Stamps

1:22 – Justin Feldman’s backstory and how he got into fitness

3:30 - His weight gain story and how it took a toll on him mentally

6:40 – How he got himself back on track

9:21 – His body transformation, and how fitness changed his life

11:15 – What inspires him to go deeper into health and fitness

17:14 – Everything happens for a reason

19:18 – Things start shifting in a good direction

20:12 – How Justin started the Wealthy Body Academy

22:49 – Importance of having a mentor, and surrounding yourself with the right people

29:00 – Taking a leap of faith and making your own timing work

38:06 – Why he created the Wealthy Body Academy

41:43 – Why putting your health first should be a priority

45:35 – Mental health is the biggest issue individuals face today

50:12 – Trusting God’s timing

56:09 – The power of working with passion

1:00:49 – How Justin can help you boost your energy and productivity

1:09:24 – Where you can go to find Justin (Instagram: @thejustinfeldman)

Resources:

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“All big changes come from the tiny leaps you take every day.”

This one sentence defines how Gregg Clunis is transforming the world…

His philosophy has become a hit podcast show heard by millions of people all over the world, a book and a thriving digital community that spans more than 170 countries!

Sitting on a subway one day with his girlfriend reading a book, Gregg had had enough and felt compelled to share his personal story and his belief about taking action in life.

On his podcast he tackles topics like how to get motivated to do anything and that following your passion doesn’t always mean that if you find the work you love that you will always feel motivated and happy to do that work.

In today’s interview with Chris Wilson, Gregg talks about his Dad and how being a hardworking, humble immigrant taught him so much at an early age. Gregg talks about the many kinds of mentors in our lives and how by surrounding yourself with the right people you can Take Massive Action and accomplish extraordinary things. 

"There's so many factors that you don't control but you can control something and that something will get you from Point A to something that is not Point A."

and

"What if I'm successful and I can't sustain it... which is the thing that stops people from taking action." -Gregg Clunis

Time Stamps

2:12 – Get to know Gregg Clunis, his ambition and drive

5:12 – How “Tiny Leaps, Big Changes” podcast came to life

10:05 – Family and friends are vital to one’s growth

12:10 – Importance of a mentor and value of mentorship

16:48 – The ‘types’ of mentors in our lives

19:00 – Spend more time with the right people

21:30 – Why context matters

25:00 – What it means to take massive action

31:15 – Failure is necessary for growth and success

34:30 – Learning to ride the waves of life

38:15 – Where they can go to listen Gregg Clunis’ personal development podcast, “Tiny Leaps, Big Changes”

39:40 – Grow your podcast with Gregg’s Sparkology (www.sparkology.co)

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• Tiny Leaps, Big Changes Podcast
• Tiny Leaps, Big Changes – Apple Podcast

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Where do you get your ‘willpower’ from?

Is willpower something you can truly harness from within or is it something grounded in something bigger and greater than you?

In today’s episode, Mike Westerdal and Chris Wilson are honored to discuss this subject with Bob Brubaker and John Trebino, hosts of The Powerbreak Podcast.

Life is filled with tests, temptations and struggles every single day. If we think we are capable of handling the burdens of life on our own terms, we are certainly doomed to fail.

Get ready to hear some serious wisdom from 19x Ironman and Pastor Bob Brubaker along with close friend and co-host John Trebino who is a 20-year veteran in Law Enforcement. Both men are committed to helping others succeed in the race of life.

"Power comes from God and if you're not tapping into the power of God, you're relying upon yourself and when you rely upon yourself... the arm of the flesh will fail you." -Bob Brubaker

Timestamps

1:25 – Bob as the Spamman and how it all started

4:38 – Bob and JT’s friendship and how they grew in faith together

9:02 – What you need to know about Willpower

11:40 – The power of positive thinking and being grateful

14:45 – ‘Christ IN me’ and not ‘Christ and Me’

16:26 – A state of helplessness is where we find most strength

17:39 – The battle is the Lord's

20:17 – Small steps make big changes

22:10 – Hitting the reset button on life

26:04 – Importance of a community

33:08 – Where is it all coming from and who is it for?

37:34 – Key takeaways from the episode

41:16 – Bob Brubaker’s official website and podcast

46:09 – Where they can go to find Bob Brubaker’s books (www.bobbrubaker.com)

47:08 – Nothing is better than meditating on the Word of the Lord

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