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A new name, a wider lens, and a promise to cut through noise. We launch The Anthony Amon Show by going straight at a stubborn problem: most people chase the scale, not the signals that truly change health. Our guest, Jason—cofounder behind Elite HRV and the camera-based body composition platform Spren—shows how better metrics and easier tools turn effort into results you can see and feel.

We trace his path from building analytics in the oil industry to democratizing heart rate variability, and now to turning phones into near‑DEXA scanners. The payoff is clarity. Instead of fixating on BMI, we focus on body composition: body fat percentage, lean mass, where fat sits, and what that means for performance, aesthetics, and longevity. Jason breaks down visceral fat and the android:gynoid ratio as practical proxies for risk, and we dig into why lean mass is a leading indicator of resilience, metabolism, and aging well. We also confront modern dilemmas: “skinny fat” bodies that look fine but hide risk, and GLP‑1 users losing muscle while losing weight—and how strength training and protein can protect what matters.

From there, we get tactical. Basal metabolic rate is a starting point, not a verdict; NEAT and genetics shape your real maintenance needs. Small wins compound, identity shifts stick, and resistance training pays interest daily by making hard things easier—from better sleep and clearer thinking to more spontaneous movement. We look ahead to health AI that shoulders the spreadsheet work while coaches and community keep the empathy, accountability, and context. The goal isn’t to track everything; it’s to track the few markers that change outcomes and let your body’s data guide the next right step.

Want to see what your body is really doing? Check out Spren at spren.com or in the app store, and start tracking the metrics that matter. If this conversation helped you rethink your goals, follow, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a nudge. Your review helps more people find the show and choose the right hard thing today.

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What if peace isn’t something you discover but something you construct, brick by brick? We sit down with Devon, our fitness manager, to trace a path from numbness and depression to deliberate identity-building, relentless habits, and a coaching career defined by standards, not shortcuts. He shares how setting traits as targets—hardworking, kind, dependable—became a daily practice that reshaped his mental health, his relationships, and his results with clients.

We unpack the early years of overtraining and overlearning, the hard realities of session-based pay, and the leap to a salaried role where he scaled fast on service and reliability. Devon explains why he avoids alcohol and even most over-the-counter meds due to a family history of addiction, how that fear shaped an approach rooted in whole foods, and why honesty about tradeoffs builds trust. We dive into grit as a system of small, repeatable wins, the neuroscience of motivation peaking just before achievement, and the power of starting with the tiniest action—make the bed, add ten push-ups, stack momentum.

On the business side, we make the case for premium coaching: deeper assessments, real accountability, and long-term progress that outlasts trends. Paying more funds better coaches and buys the time needed to solve real problems—like chronic back pain—through careful evaluation and tailored training. Devin’s vision is clear: build a team that delivers the best training quality in the market, become harder to get into because the standards are higher, and scale impact by developing coaches so excellence multiplies.

If you’re hungry to build yourself instead of waiting to be found, this conversation gives you the starting steps and the mindset to sustain them. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review with the one habit you’ll start this week.

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What if the moment everything fell apart was the moment your real life began? Rick’s path moved from state titles and Friday night lights to a torn shoulder, a wrecked back, and a stack of unopened bills that revealed his dad’s early dementia. At twenty-two, he became the caregiver, the mediator, and the only one the family would listen to. The weight wasn’t just physical—it was spiritual and emotional, and it nearly broke him. But when he cried out for a way through, the answer started with a familiar door: the gym.

We explore how returning to movement rescued more than strength. Rick brought his dad to train and watched something rare—cognition and coordination improve with consistent rehab. That experience reshaped his philosophy: fitness is medicine. He talks candidly about concussions, migraines, and learning to ditch the all-or-nothing mindset. Instead of chasing maxes, he champions fundamentals, progressive overload with restraint, and technique as protection. His coaching story includes a powerful win: guiding a cautious lifter from the lightest dumbbells to confident, heavy reps by pairing small steps with steady belief.

Along the way, Rick found love, stepped into fatherhood, and brought family values onto the gym floor. He treats clients like brothers and sisters, and he leads by example when injuries flare—showing the rebuild in public: rehab plans, setbacks, and the daily choice to keep going. We dig into the future of training and why bridging fitness and healthcare matters for mental health, pain management, and long-term resilience. If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed of a setback, or unsure how to start again, this conversation is a blueprint: expect to fall, learn to rebuild, and let adversity shape your purpose.

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Most lab reports end with a shrug: “You’re fine.” We think you deserve better than fine. This conversation is a practical guide to reading your blood work with confidence, using trends over time, and translating numbers into action you can stick with. Brent from Sage Healthspan joins us to unpack why “normal” ranges aren’t the goal in a metabolically unwell population, how a closed-data AI can protect privacy while clarifying your results, and which overlooked biomarkers can change your prevention plan.

We walk through the markers that move the needle. For cardiovascular risk, ApoB outperforms total cholesterol, while Lp(a) can reveal a genetic risk hidden in standard panels and point you toward a timely calcium score. Men should treat PSA as a low-friction lifesaver rather than an afterthought. Women deserve complete hormone panels, not piecemeal tests that miss the bigger picture. We also break down composite markers, ratios, and biological age as motivators—useful not as verdicts, but as guides to your next best step.

The episode connects labs with real life. Sleep, training load, season, and environment all shape your biology. Wearables like Oura can inform when to push or pull back; vitamin D shifts with sunlight; fasting changes testosterone; and context matters as much as the number itself. We share how Sage ingests historical labs, normalizes units, explains biomarkers in plain English, and even drafts smart questions you can email to your doctor so every appointment counts. The aim is simple: lower friction, improve clarity, and build health agency that compounds over time.

If you’re ready to move from “okay” to optimal, tune in and learn how to centralize your data, fill panel gaps affordably, and make better daily choices backed by evidence. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s ready to own their health, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show.

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A brutal chest tear, a fast recovery, and a bigger question: what happens when fitness, nutrition, and medicine actually work together? Anthony shares how early movement, protein, creatine, collagen, and fish oil reduced pain and accelerated healing post-op—then we zoom out with Dr. Anderson, a family physician who believes the best care blends evidence-based prescriptions with real lifestyle change.

We get honest about why many clinics still default to statins, how short visits and insurance friction push doctors into checklists, and what it takes to build a patient-doctor partnership where “no” is the start of a plan, not the end of a visit. From multivitamins and omega-3s to protein needs for women 40-plus, we lay out supplement strategies that actually move the needle, while stressing that movement—not bedrest—is the engine of recovery.

We also tackle the rising tide of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. Where can they help? When do they fail? The answer often hinges on habits. Meds can flip hunger signals, but long-term success still depends on protein-forward eating, resistance training, and sleep. We challenge outdated measures like BMI, favor better metrics, and highlight new research showing how training the non-injured limb can speed healing on the injured side. Along the way, we pull back the curtain on rural care deserts, urban abundance, and why medical training needs more nutrition and lifestyle medicine now.

If you’re tired of extremes—pill-only fixes or wellness-only promises—this conversation lands in the productive middle. Hit play to learn how to partner with your doctor, choose supplements wisely, train through setbacks, and protect your long-term health with strategies that last. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. Your support helps spread a simple truth: fitness is medicine.

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What if demolition is the point—the chaos before the craft? We sit down with a coach who went from pizza ovens to job sites to a gym floor, and discovered that the mess of trying many things was the making of his purpose. Carpentry taught him to trust the process: swing the hammer, clear the debris, then slow down and get precise. That same arc shows up in weight loss and behavior change—move first, then measure, then refine until the finishing touches feel like art.

The turning key wasn’t a certification; it was a relationship. After a family health scare and a prayer that felt like a first, he found faith not as rules but as source—energy that returns stronger than it was given. That center turned coaching into service, especially with special needs athletes. We share the moments that still give us chills: nonverbal clients spelling joy after hurdles, adults finding confidence to try new things, families telling us they’re seeing a different person at home. The method is simple and hard: radical patience, real respect, and no baby talk. Meet people at eye level, assume competence, and let your steadiness become their safety.

From there we get practical about grit, time, and the owner mindset. We explore push–pull motivation (fear behind, vision ahead), how role models transfer resilience, and why loving your day job is the fastest way to show up better for your family and your mission. We talk buying back time without buzzwords, training your perception to see opportunities, regulating emotions when rooms heat up, and taking accountability before pointing fingers. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn struggle into service—and why “fitness is medicine” applies to far more than muscles—this conversation maps the first steps and the finishing work.

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A rough childhood, relentless bullying, and a quiet kid who found her voice under stage lights—that’s Olivia. We sit down with one of our own trainers to trace how color guard and dance opened the door to the weight room, and how lifting turned from escape into identity. The conversation moves from the first signs of muscle to the discipline of prep, the mental fog of low calories, and the jolt of confidence that comes from stepping into heels, bracing your core, and holding your smile while every eye in the room is on you.

We get practical and precise about bodybuilding: how categories like bikini, wellness, and figure actually work; what off-season growth really means; why reverse dieting matters; and how show day unfolds beyond the 30 seconds you see on stage. We also dig into performance-enhancing drugs without flinching—what people gain, what they risk, and the long-term costs often hidden behind highlight reels. Olivia speaks candidly about staying natural, the patience it demands, and why health spans decades, not show weeks.

If you’ve ever been told that lifting makes women “bulky,” this chat is your reset. We break down the physiology, the myths, and the very real benefits of strength training for women: stronger bones, steadier hormones, better moods, and durable confidence. On the coaching side, Olivia explains why training is part mechanics and part therapy—how an hour in the gym becomes a private space to talk honestly while you push a sled or grind out a final set. Her coaching style blends playful energy with serious programming, turning dread into momentum you can feel the next morning.

By the end, you’ll hear a clear message: happiness rises as you approach a goal, then drops when it’s done—so keep your goals moving. Whether you’re building toward a first pull-up, a stronger off-season, or more peace in your day, strength is a practice you can choose. If this conversation helped you rethink what’s possible, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to tell us what goal you’re chasing next.

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Tired of weight loss advice that leaves you more confused than when you started? You're not alone. In this straightforward episode, I cut through the noise to reveal exactly how your body burns calories and what that means for your weight loss journey.

Did you know your body burns hundreds of calories daily just keeping you alive? Even more surprising: every pound of muscle on your frame burns an additional 7-10 calories while you're doing absolutely nothing. This is why understanding your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the critical first step toward effective weight management.

Using clear examples and practical math, I walk through the precise formula to calculate how many calories your unique body needs. You'll discover why a 200-pound person with moderate activity needs nearly 3,000 calories daily just to maintain weight, and how creating a simple 500-calorie deficit leads to steady, sustainable fat loss without feeling deprived.

We also explore the fascinating world of macronutrients, revealing why protein deserves special attention in your diet. Not only does your body burn 20-30% of protein's calories just digesting it, but there's limited evidence showing protein calories efficiently convert to body fat. Could this explain why high-protein diets work so well?

For those who enjoy social drinking, I share the sobering math behind alcohol consumption. A single margarita can pack 500 calories—the equivalent of an entire pound of fat if consumed daily for a week. Understanding these numbers gives you the power to make informed choices without giving up everything you enjoy.

Ready to take control of your nutrition with confidence? This episode provides the practical framework you need without complicated diet rules or restrictions. Calculate your numbers, prioritize protein, choose foods you genuinely enjoy, and transform your relationship with eating for life.

Subscribe now and share this episode with someone who's been struggling with weight loss. Remember, fitness is medicine—and understanding your caloric needs is the prescription most people are missing.

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Ever wonder why Americans are spending more on supplements than ever before, yet somehow getting sicker? That paradox kicks off my eye-opening conversation with Jared St. Clair, host of the Vitality Radio Podcast and a third-generation supplement store owner who's spent 31 years separating supplement facts from fiction.

Jared pulls back the curtain on an industry that many of us trust with our health without understanding what we're actually putting in our bodies. He explains why most multivitamins "literally belong in the garbage," why calcium supplements might be increasing heart disease risk by 25%, and why the form of magnesium you take matters more than the dose. We dive deep into how supplement companies exploit consumer confusion, with fascinating insights into why the cheapest options on Amazon might be counterfeit products manufactured outside FDA jurisdiction.

The most valuable segment comes when Jared reveals his "Vital Five" – the core supplements he believes most adults should consider taking daily. His recommendations might surprise you, especially when he explains why creatine isn't just for bodybuilders anymore but potentially crucial for anyone over 35 concerned about cognitive health. We also tackle the sunscreen myth, exploring how our obsession with SPF might be creating more problems than it solves.

Whether you're a supplement skeptic or someone with a cabinet full of bottles, this conversation will transform how you think about supplementation. You'll walk away with practical advice for identifying quality products, understanding what your body actually needs, and reclaiming authority over your health decisions instead of blindly following so-called experts. Subscribe now, share with someone who needs this information, and remember – fitness is medicine.

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What happens when your world turns upside down in an instant? For DK Kang, martial artist of 34 years and author of "Mindset Metamorphosis," that moment came when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, followed shortly by losing his job just after requesting flexibility to support her through treatments.

Most people would spiral into negativity, but DK reveals how he and his wife chose a different path – reframing their crisis by asking "why not us?" instead of "why us?" This powerful mindset shift allowed them to navigate ten months without income while facing mounting medical bills and the emotional toll of cancer treatments.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn when host Anthony connects DK's experience to a biblical principle about not conforming to the patterns of this world. Why would anyone want to be "average" when the average American is overweight, unhappy, and working in a job they dislike? This challenge to societal norms becomes a cornerstone of the discussion about intentional health choices and mental resilience.

DK shares practical wisdom about habit stacking – building small, positive habits onto existing routines that compound over time. His example of doing push-ups while waiting for morning coffee to brew demonstrates how tiny, consistent actions can transform physical and mental health without overwhelming lifestyle changes.

Perhaps most eye-opening is the financial reality DK reveals: a single chemotherapy treatment cost $80,000. This staggering figure underscores why preventative health measures aren't just physically beneficial but economically crucial. As DK poignantly notes, "You have one mind and one body. What are you going to do with them?"

Whether you're facing a health crisis, seeking motivation for positive change, or simply interested in strengthening your mental resilience, this episode offers both inspiration and practical tools for transforming your mindset and, ultimately, your life. Subscribe now and discover why fitness truly is medicine for both body and mind.

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