When wanting to improve technique of an exercise, identify which singular technical aspects of the exercise you have difficulty with, then, find an exercise that challenges ONLY that singular technical aspect.  In today's podcast we discuss this process, provide examples, and provide guidelines for how you can select the right exercise for YOUR needs!

Can you build muscle and lose fat at the same time?  Well, like within a singular second... no... but, within a day, a month, or a multi-month program... absolutely!!!  In today's podcast we discuss not HOW to do so but we also give you the way to figure it out for yourself!!!

Past Podcasts Referenced:#41 – Nutrition – Diet Right – What Matters Most#153 – Nutrition – How Many Calories Do I Need?#390 – Nutrition – Proper Nutrition for Sedentary Workers

If you're wanting to improve, who should you ask?  In today's podcast we discuss how to know who you should ask for constructive criticism

Making large changes in our lives takes time.  Too often people get discouraged when the changes they want don't happen instantly, but with a change of thinking, of how we mentally approach our goals we can maintain a more positive mindset throughout the process and increase our chance of success.

In today's podcast we discuss a recent client workout focused on Chest growth.  We discuss the exercises that were chosen and why along with the techniques that were used in the workout to ensure the best growth stimulus.

Past Podcasts Referenced:#334 – Training – Priming vs Pre-Exhaust#391 – Training – Programming Structure Concepts for Both Strength & Mass#503 – Training – Muscle Growth Despite Nerve Damage

In today's podcast we ask you... what do you truly "know"?  When it comes to nutrition, or even training, or even our lives outside of physical health, what do we "believe" to be true and act upon BUT don't actually really "know" to be true?  Understanding the difference between "believed" truth vs actual knowledge could be the key to us reaching not only our physical health goals but also an all-around better life.

In this podcast we discuss the steps and thought process of program creation, the components that should be addressed in every workout regardless of the goal, and the resources you can use to learn what should be included within each of those components.

Past Podcasts Referenced:#30 – Training – Muscle Cardio – How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle#175 – Trainer Education – The Importance of Strength#407 – Training – Importance and Benefits of Warm Ups#423 – Training – Personalized Training Templates

When facing challenges, what is defining your success?  Or, an even better question... who is defining your success?  Are you allowing others or circumstances to determine whether or not you're successful?  What can we do to better control whether or not we're successful?

Often we hear the downsides of lifting too heavy (injuries, improper development, etc) but lifting too light can be an issue as well with many people.  In today's podcast we discuss the negatives of lifting too light and discuss how you can work to correct it.

In today's podcast we are joined by Meredith!!!  Yay!!!  Her and I discuss our histories of disordered eating and provide some insight and resources to help others who may be having disordered eating issues!

Past Podcasts Referenced:#135 – How to Help a Spouse with an Eating Disorder#136 – How to Help Yourself with an Eating Disorder#472 – Eating Disorders in Children