The Active Life Podcast

By Active LifeHealth & Fitness

The Active Life Podcast episodes

November 07, 2024 The First Seminar in Five Years
The seminar is back - https://pro.activelifeprofessional.com/seminar2024
In this episode of The Active Life Podcast, hosts Cody and Larry dive into the upcoming in-person seminar happening this December at the flagship location in Long Beach. They explore why in-person experiences are unmatched in providing hands-on learning and connection opportunities for fitness professionals. The hosts share their personal stories, including how seminars shaped their careers and the impactful transformations attendees can expect.
Key Discussion Points:
Introduction and Energy Boost: The hosts set the tone with high energy and share their excitement for recording on a Monday, the perfect day to kickstart the week.
The Unmatched Value of In-Person Learning: Larry explains that nothing replaces the depth of learning that comes from seeing and experiencing client assessments live.
Seminar Overview: The upcoming event is designed to teach participants movement assessment tools and communication strategies to help clients understand and overcome their physical challenges.
Hands-On Practice and Immediate Application: Attendees will engage in practical learning that they can immediately use with clients, enhancing both their skill set and client outcomes.
Why This Seminar Is Essential: The seminar is not just for education; it’s for those looking to differentiate themselves in the fitness industry. If you're feeling burnout or struggling to build a sustainable career, this seminar can be a turning point.
Connecting with Industry Leaders: Participants will have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, expanding their circle and fostering professional growth.
Who Should Attend:
Fitness professionals seeking to improve client assessments and communication.
Coaches wanting practical, non-theoretical skills to take back to their clients.
Those looking to break out of stagnant career routines and build a sustainable, fulfilling profession.
Special Highlights:
Larry and Cody share anecdotes that emphasize the importance of evolving in your coaching practices.
A humorous sidebar on maple syrup’s versatility lightens the conversation before diving back into serious topics.
Attendees will experience an exclusive look at the flagship location, including a dinner event to network and bond with fellow participants and industry leaders.
Final Thoughts: The hosts underline the transformative impact of attending in-person seminars for both professional and personal growth. They encourage listeners to consider joining this December if they're ready to elevate their coaching careers and start making a difference.
Call to Action: If you're interested in attending or want more information, follow Active Life Professional on Instagram or reach out directly. Remember to share this podcast to spread the word and empower others in the industry.

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30 min
November 05, 2024 4 Pillars to Every Sale | Active Life Podcast
The seminar is back - https://pro.activelifeprofessional.com/seminar2024
In this episode of the Active Life Podcast, hosts Cody Ringle and Larry Gaier dive into the psychology of trust-building and commitment in professional fitness coaching. They explore the "four pillars" that clients need for a successful coaching relationship: support, environment, planning, and commitment. Along the way, Cody and Larry share memorable stories, candid humor, and personal insights, illustrating how authenticity and clarity foster deep client connections. If you’re ready to learn the principles of transformative coaching and client retention, this episode is a must-listen!

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27 min
October 30, 2024Talking to People is a Skill, Here’s How to Do It
In this episode of The Active Life Podcast, hosts Larry Gaier and Cody Ringle explore the powerful impact of internal dialog on both personal and professional outcomes. They dive into how our beliefs and the things we say to ourselves shape our behaviors and how this ultimately affects the results we get in life. The episode covers strategies to help listeners become more aware of limiting beliefs, shift their inner dialog, and guide others to do the same.
Key Takeaways:
The Power of Internal Dialog: What you say to yourself each day determines your actions and the outcomes you experience. Cody explains how identifying limiting beliefs is the first step toward creating lasting change.

Humor as a Coping Mechanism: The hosts discuss how people often use humor to deflect discomfort, masking deeper issues that could be addressed for personal growth.

Shifting from Victimhood to Ownership: A key theme in this episode is how people can move away from a victim mentality, where external factors control their outcomes, and take personal responsibility for their lives.

The Role of Mentorship Over Coaching: Cody differentiates between mentorship and coaching, explaining that mentorship involves deeper, more meaningful guidance that empowers clients to create real change, as opposed to surface-level coaching.

Framework for Shifting Beliefs: The episode introduces a process for helping clients uncover their inner dialog, become aware of limiting beliefs, and develop more empowering thoughts. The goal is to foster personal agency and guide clients toward better results, both personally and professionally.
Memorable Moments:
Larry shares a light-hearted story about using humor with a client to diffuse discomfort, which leads to a deeper discussion about how humor can often be a defense mechanism.

Cody recalls two client success stories, including one about a client who applied for and got a higher-paying job, and another who left a relationship that no longer served her personal growth.
Actionable Advice:
Homework for Listeners: Write down the names of three people you influence weekly. For each person, think of three questions you’ve always been curious about but haven’t asked. Use these questions to explore their beliefs about what they deserve, and see how their inner dialog influences their behavior.

Ask Better Questions: The episode emphasizes the importance of asking thought-provoking questions that encourage reflection. Avoid proposing solutions; instead, ask questions that prompt the person to think through their own path forward.
If you enjoyed this episode, please rate us 5 stars and share it with a friend. If you’re ready to become a more effective coach or mentor, download our curriculum in the show notes and see how Active Life can help you turn pro.
26 min
October 23, 20246 Questions Coaches Can Ask to Book More Consultations Today
In this episode of The Active Life Podcast, hosts Larry Gaier and Cody Ringle dive into the art of conversation. Whether it's personal or professional, they discuss why starting conversations can be intimidating and offer actionable strategies to help listeners improve their communication skills. From breaking the ice to asking meaningful questions, Larry and Cody emphasize that becoming a better conversationalist can enhance relationships, grow your business, and improve your overall quality of life.
Key Takeaways:
Why conversations are difficult: Larry and Cody explore the root causes of social anxiety and the fear of rejection, tracing it back to evolutionary psychology. They explain how our survival instincts make us cautious in social situations, even though the stakes are much lower today.

The importance of curiosity: A genuine curiosity about others is the key to opening up effective, engaging conversations. Asking thoughtful questions can help make the other person feel important and valued.

A framework for conversation: The hosts introduce a six-question framework to guide conversations:

Facing social anxiety: The discussion highlights how many people avoid conversations due to past negative experiences or fear of rejection. By shifting perspectives and practicing low-risk conversations, individuals can build their confidence and improve their social skills.
Actionable Advice:
Start conversations with simple, non-threatening questions, like commenting on something observable (e.g., “Is that your go-to drink?”).

Frame conversations with curiosity rather than focusing on a specific outcome. This reduces the fear of rejection and opens up more authentic connections.

Use the six-question framework to guide your conversations and keep them flowing naturally.
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32 min
October 16, 2024 From Owning a Struggling CrossFit Gym to Becoming the Lead of the Active Life Flagship Facility
In this episode, our co-host shares a remarkable journey from a college dropout and repeated arrests to becoming a successful gym owner. Through a candid and inspiring conversation, we explore the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the tough decisions that come with staying true to your vision.
Key Takeaways:
The Early Struggles: Our guest reflects on his difficult early twenties, filled with frustration, lack of direction, and multiple arrests, until discovering CrossFit, which became a turning point in his life.
Building the Business: Starting from coaching part-time, the guest takes us through his path to becoming a gym owner—an unexpected offer to buy a struggling gym and the challenges of managing it while working a full-time job.
Turning Point: A tragic loss prompts the guest to reevaluate his priorities, pushing him to pursue full-time gym ownership. He shares how focusing 100% on the business led to significant growth but also created internal conflicts about the gym's direction.
Lessons in Leadership: From paying coaches and managing partnerships to dealing with resentment and fallout, this episode dives into the complexities of business ownership. You'll hear about hard-earned lessons in leadership and the importance of aligning your values with your business.
Facing Change and Rebranding: Our guest opens up about his shift away from the CrossFit brand, moving toward a more personalized fitness model, and the struggles of implementing change when clients resist. His story offers a real-world example of how difficult but necessary it can be to stay true to your mission, even if it means losing customers.
Surviving COVID-19: Hear how the gym not only survived but thrived during the pandemic, using creative solutions like outdoor classes and Zoom sessions to keep clients engaged.
Navigating Personal and Professional Transitions: After years of running multiple gym facilities, the guest talks about his decision to relocate and pass the torch to his business partner, signaling a new chapter in his personal and professional life.
00:00 - Introduction & Fluffing as a Profession
01:00 - From Athlete to Dropout
03:00 - Discovering CrossFit
05:00 - Becoming a Gym Owner
08:00 - Balancing Two Jobs
10:30 - Loss and Dark Night of the Soul
12:00 - Going Full-Time with the Gym
14:30 - Hiring Coaches & Growing
17:00 - Opening a Second Gym
19:00 - COVID-19 & Business Resilience
22:00 - Shifting Values & Leaving CrossFit
25:00 - Closing the Gym & Moving Forward
33 min
October 09, 2024 How this trainer went from living with his mom to making $120k | Ep 1
In this episode of the Active Life Podcast, Larry Gaier tells his story, a personal trainer who grew his career from humble beginnings to earning $10,000 a month while selectively working with clients he loves.
Larry's journey started at a commercial gym, New York Sports Club, where he worked as a swim instructor after asking for a job to afford a gym membership.
He transitioned to personal training after demonstrating his passion for fitness and helping gym-goers.Larry shares how he built his clientele, focusing on meaningful conversations rather than just fitness routines.
Over time, his dedication paid off, and he was able to establish himself as a sought-after trainer, even though the gym’s corporate environment limited his ability to grow further. Seeking autonomy, Larry left the gym to start his own training business at a smaller rec center, where he doubled his income while working fewer hours.
Throughout the conversation, Larry emphasizes the importance of personal growth, education, and providing value to clients. He discusses his decision to transition from direct personal training to mentoring other trainers, helping them build their businesses, and scaling his impact through Active Life.
Larry now continues to train a select few clients while focusing on mentoring others, ensuring that his work remains inspiring and fulfilling.

Key takeaways:
Larry’s shift from employee to business owner mentality helped him break through income ceilings.
Providing a unique, personalized approach to training led to client loyalty and increased demand.
Scaling impact by teaching others is a natural progression for those excelling in their fields.
This episode is a motivating listen for fitness professionals who want to build a sustainable, impactful career.
29 min
September 23, 2024 Sometimes exercise is the wrong solution - Angi Halvorson
Whenwe say "people need to make it their priority, and then they will be healthy", the fitness industry has it backwards.
It's a statement of ignorance for the lives people live. And it is ia deflection of responsibility that we're supposed to take in order to help them improve those lives.
Angi Halvorson is a new kind of professional. She is a new kind of business owner. She is a new kind of leader, advocate, and guide.
The help she is providing her local community in Calrisle PA is remarkable, and refreshing.
Nothing she did was easy
Everything she did was worth it.
Find Angi on instagram at @angelmh101
1 hr 13 min
September 16, 2024 How did the move to processed foods start, and how do we unwind it?
This week I'm sitting down with Cody, who did some serious research about the origins of processed foods before this episode.
We discussed how the movement to food like substances started, and what I think the best path forward to unwind it is.
1 hr 16 min
September 09, 2024 Different is better than better
Make a promise, keep a promise. This is a rule that when followed solves all of the problems. Business is simple, or at least it can be.

21 min
September 02, 2024 How to have hard life conversations with your parents - with my Mom as the guest
Conversations with parents can be hard, and complicated, no matter how accomplished or old we are. I have had some really difficult conversations with my parents, and the one about leaving clinical practice is among the hardest.
On this episode I sit down with my Mom to discuss what made it so hard, how we could have done it better, and what went well, so that you can make sure your next difficult talk can be as painless and productive as possible.
1 hr 10 min

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