In today's podcast we discuss the important of not losing sight of what you have NOW in your life while you also pursue what you want NEW in your life.  By ensuring your best efforts are put into the NOW you'll be best set up to be successful with the NEW.

Past Podcasts Referenced:#401 - Trainer Education - Balancing Client Acquisition & Client Retention

This is the first edition of a new podcast series titled "Brutal Honesty". In these podcasts we're aiming to take the tough love approach on some common behaviors and mindsets that hold people back from becoming their best in life.  We're hoping for a little "kick in the pants" type of feel to the podcasts BUT doing so in a loving way.  We hope these will be enjoyable as well as educational!!!

When it comes to what may be holding you back in the gym there are two categories to consider... Intensity (how hard you're working) and Intelligence (is what you're working at correct for both you and your goals)

Past Podcasts Referenced:#220 - Training - Muscle Intention vs Movement Intention

You don't have to bend over backwards and struggle to change your lifestyle to fit a diet scheme.  Diets can be modified to FIT YOU!!!  In this podcast we discuss an example of how we recently fit a diet to a clients needs and schedule, and we provide ways in which you can do the same

Past Podcasts Referenced:#41 - Nutrition - Diet Right - What Matters Most

When it comes to being successful with training and nutrition, often it's not just knowledge of training and nutrition that's necessary.  Knowledge of time and energy management, self-care and self-worth, and even addiction management are all helpful areas of knowledge as well.  In today's podcast we discuss the common "other" areas of knowledge that are helpful for trainers as well as provide resources to improve knowledge in those areas.

Past Podcasts Referenced:#135 - Mindset - How to Help Yourself with an Eating Issue#136 - Mindset - How to Help a Spouse with an Eating Issue

Too often when people are wanting to get started on a goal, whether a new one or a failed one from the past, or when in the middle of a goal they find themselves in a struggle... too often in those moments we look to the past, recalling our past mistakes, and believing that because we've failed in the past, we'll fail in the future.  BUT!!!  That shouldn't be where your focus is!  Don't look to the past, look to the future, learn to motivate yourself from AHEAD!!!Past Podcasts Referenced:#41 - Nutrition - Diet Right - What Matters Most#124 - Mindset - Setting SMART Goals

In today's podcast we build from the information in the latest "Training" podcast titled "#459 - Training - Bench Press - Technique & Basic Information".  We discuss how strength levels influence Bench Press training as well as discuss Bench Press variations for varying degrees of intensity loading and variations to improve technique, strength off the chest, and strength at lockout.

Past Podcasts Referenced:#383 – Training – How Your Strength Effects How You Should Train#459 – Training – Bench Press – Technique & Basic Information

Did you know that what you eat can '"show" in your workout?  The degree of and rate of energy drop off, the timing and amount of sweat, and your sustainability throughout the workout... even to the way you SMELL!!!  What you eat effects not only your performance, but also your results, AND your appearance!  Check out today's podcast to learn more!!!

Past Podcasts Referenced:#249 - Nutrition - Meal Timing#374 - Nutrition - Pre-Workout Energy Ideas

When it comes to learning new information, are you just memorizing the facts or are you trying to learn the underlying reasons why the facts are the facts?  Learning the concepts of new information allows us to better apply that information to individuals and in differing situations rather than memorizing the information and having to force everything into the "box" of how we learned it.

In life's challenges, and in every day living, what mindset are you carrying with you?  Are you seeking out the ways to enjoy life, even in the challenges, or are you just trying to endure each day and allowing life to pass you by?