The Blue Shoes Fitness Podcast

By Coach J

The faith and fitness podcast for parents like you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif... more

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The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

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July 28, 202337. Behind The Scenes: Personal & Professional Updates!
For as much as you see online on social media, there is a whole world of "real life" that happens offline behind the scenes.

In this episode, I wanted to share some BIG changes that are going on in my life as a husband, dad, Believer, and coach. It's all very exciting, but our family is jumping out of our comfort zones headfirst!

Links from the episode:
The Garden Church: www.thegardenaz.com
The Biggest Story: https://amzn.to/3rTYkP5
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If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!
💪🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness
Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! 🙏🏼
- Coach J
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30min
May 18, 2023 36. What We've Learned In Strong Shepherds So Far
Coaching involves a lot of teaching of course, but one of the best parts about being a coach is that there are always new things to learn! In this episode, I'll share about my current project and some of the biggest things I've learned from it so far. You'll be able to take many of these findings and apply them right to your own training to get the best results AND to enjoy the journey along the way!
Additionally, you'll get some behind-the-scenes insights into what my Strong Shepherds group training program looks like and all the benefits it has to offer!
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If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!
💪🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness
Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! 🙏🏼
- Coach J
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueshoesfitness/support
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30min
May 11, 2023 35. Q&A: Hunger In A Cut, Barre3 Vs HIIT, Ozempic, & More!
Here's a Q&A episode for you - thanks to everyone who submitted a question!
Below are the questions I cover in today's episode:
1. Maybe a dumb question, but can good mornings be used instead of an RDL? Just looking for an alternative and I’ve been doing RDLs for a while kinda bored lol.
2. Tips for dealing with the mental aspects of accepting I’m going to be hungry on a cut?
3. How effective is Barre3 vs Zumba vs HIIT classes?
4. What are your thoughts on all the weight loss drugs/injections (like Ozempic) Is this even a safe/healthy/sustainable way to lose weight? *Every* so often I get jealous that it seems so much easier than the "old fashioned" way but I know there has to be a catch.
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If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!
💪🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
💪🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness
Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! 🙏🏼
- Coach J
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueshoesfitness/support
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30min
May 01, 2023 34. Some *Actually* Unpopular Opinions, Mindset Edition
Here's another educational and SPICY episode to challenge your current thoughts on mindset! 🌶️🔥
In a social media age where many people are trying to both stand out and fit in at the same time, the "unpopular opinion" style of post has become popular - describing an idea as a "hot take" then proceeding to share something completely reasonable and non-controversial. For example...
"Unpopular opinion: nutrition is the key to fat loss."
Do you see what I mean? 😅
This is the third of a few new episodes in which I'll share some *actually* unpopular opinions, this time about health/fitness mindset topics. I hope these episodes challenge you to think critically about your own perspectives on mindset whether you agree with me or not!
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If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!
💪🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
💪🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness
Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! 🙏🏼
- Coach J
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueshoesfitness/support
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30min
April 03, 2023 33. Some *Actually* Unpopular Opinions, Workout Edition
Here's another educational and SPICY episode to challenge your current thoughts on nutrition! 🌶️🔥
In a social media age where many people are trying to both stand out and fit in at the same time, the "unpopular opinion" style of post has become popular - describing an idea as a "hot take" then proceeding to share something completely reasonable and non-controversial. For example...
"Unpopular opinion: nutrition is the key to fat loss."
Do you see what I mean? 😅
This is the second of a few new episodes in which I'll share some *actually* unpopular opinions, this time about workout topics. I hope these episodes challenge you to think critically about your own perspectives on nutrition whether you agree with me or not!
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If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!
💪🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
💪🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness
Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! 🙏🏼
- Coach J
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueshoesfitness/support
...more
30min
March 28, 2023 32. Some *Actually* Unpopular Opinions, Nutrition Edition
Here's an educational and SPICY episode to challenge your current thoughts on nutrition! 🌶️🔥

In a social media age where many people are trying to both stand out and fit in at the same time, the "unpopular opinion" style of post has become popular - describing an idea as a "hot take" then proceeding to share something completely reasonable and non-controversial. For example...
"Unpopular opinion: nutrition is the key to fat loss."

Do you see what I mean? 😅
This is the first of a few new episodes in which I'll share some *actually* unpopular opinions, this time about nutrition topics. I hope these episodes challenge you to think critically about your own perspectives on nutrition whether you agree with me or not!
...
If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!
💪🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
💪🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness
Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! 🙏🏼
- Coach J
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueshoesfitness/support
...more
30min
March 24, 2023 31. The 6 Major Movement Patterns To Include In Your Training
Whether you're writing up your own workouts, receiving them from a coach, or finding them somewhere online, you'll want to make sure that your program is actually designed to meet your goals. If you're listening to this podcast, it's likely that your goals include being strong enough and mobile enough to handle everyday life - especially with your kids.
There are hundreds of different exercises and variations, not to mention all the other factors that go into exercise programming - how do you decide what to include?
One way to ensure that your workouts are complete and comprehensive is to break them down into specific movement patterns, rather than just specific muscle groups. In this episode, I give my two cents regarding the 6 major movement patterns you should consider building your training around. Lots to unpack here, so let's get into it!
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If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!
💪🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
💪🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness
Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! 🙏🏼
- Coach J

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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueshoesfitness/support
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30min
March 21, 2023 30. Q&A: Summer Body, Weighing Food, Exercise Order, & More!
Here's a Q&A episode for you - thanks to everyone who submitted a question!

(My apologies for the abrupt ending - I ran out of recording time!)

Below are the questions I cover in today's episode:

1. What are some cues I can use to ensure my squat is good as far as form goes?

2. As an athlete how should I train and maintain my fitness without any injury?

3. Is it fine if we start working out after slightly recovering from an injury?

4. Do I have enough time for "summer body" goals?

5. If a raw chicken breast weighs 150g but after baking it in an oven the weight reduces to 120g (that's the result I got today), which weight do I enter into myfitnesspal?

6. Is it a big deal if I have to do my exercises out of order from my written workout?

7. What do your kids eat? Is it all healthy stuff?

8. My legs routine consists of these exercises: Leg press, Calf raise, Leg curl, Leg extension, Lunges. I feel like lunges are a bit redundant since I've already hit all leg muscles in the other exercises. So is there any benefit for me to continue with doing lunges, or is there a better alternative to lunges that I could do?

9. What is the importance of hypertrophy in working out?

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If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!

💪🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
💪🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com

You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!

📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness

Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! 🙏🏼

- Coach J
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueshoesfitness/support
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30min
March 07, 2023 29. How To Write Your Own Workout Program In 2023
There is certainly both an art and a science to program design for strength training - both halves may seem complex, but they don't have to be confusing.

Today, I want to share a 6-step framework that you can use to write your own workout program that suits your lifestyle and matches your goals. It's the same basic outline that I use when writing custom programs for my 1:1 online coaching clients.

And for those who are interested/ready, I end this discussion with a brief list of what you should focus on once you've completed and acted on the 6-step framework.

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If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!

💪🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
💪🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com

You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!

📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness

Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! 🙏🏼

- Coach J
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueshoesfitness/support
...more
30min
February 20, 2023 28. Nutrition Terms You Should Know - Part 2
Learning about nutrition can be a bit daunting and downright confusing - and it's not common sense like some fit pros think! That's why in this episode we're going over some key nutrition terms and concepts that you'll likely run into everywhere from social media to the grocery store.
Besides education for its own sake, I want to empower you to take control of your own nutrition, rather than letting food marketing rule over you with fear and anxiety. Making decisions about your nutrition that are based in truth instead of intimidation is what we're here for!
(This episode is Part 2 of 2 - if you haven't already, make sure to check out the previous episode for Part 1 of the nutrition terms you need to know!)
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If you want to learn more about what I do as a coach, here are some ways to get plugged in!
💪🏼 "Strong Shepherds" group training program: www.blueshoesfitness.com/strongshepherds
💪🏼 1:1 online strength/nutrition coaching: www.blueshoesfitness.com
You can also find me hanging out elsewhere online!
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinratkovich
📲 Blue Shoes Fitness Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blueshoesfitness
Thank you for supporting BSF, and I'm glad you could be here today! 🙏🏼
- Coach J
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueshoesfitness/support
...more
30min

FAQs about The Blue Shoes Fitness Podcast:

How many episodes does The Blue Shoes Fitness Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.