In today's podcast we discuss ways to "wake yourself up" when feeling sluggish.  We discuss two categories of methods; muscle-based and non-muscle-based, and when it's best to use each category to ensure you get the best response without negative effects.

In this podcast we take a look at sodium and its effects on blood pressure, weight loss, aesthetics, and performance.

Past Podcasts Referenced:#215 – Mindset – Overcoming Stress – Worry#218 – Mindset – Overcoming Stress – Hurry#221 – Mindset – Overcoming Stress – Social Media#224 – Mindset – Overcoming Stress – People Pleasing#227 – Mindset – Overcoming Stress – Getting Along with Others#230 – Mindset – Overcoming Stress – Fear of the Future

Is a client, co-worker, friend, or loved one having trouble with motivation?  In this podcast we discuss ways in which you can help others with motivation by better understanding your role and in what ways you can have influence.

Ever look at someone else's actions and ask yourself, "What were they thinking?".  Every day?  Yep, haha.  In today's podcast we discuss how to deal with anger and feelings of being hurt when it comes to others actions.  How we can avoid living angry and bitter, and instead, live a happier life.

Don't get PETA after me just yet!!! haha.  In today's podcast we do discuss killing birds, but only metaphorically!!!  In your training, for each exercise, how many birds does that exercise "kill"?  We've heard of "killing two birds with one stone", well, are you only using the stones you need, and, can you use better stones???  Check out the podcast for more details on how to achieve better results with less effort!!!

Past Podcasts Referenced:#82 – Training – Collateral Damage Concerns#334 – Training – Priming vs Pre-Exhaust

Do you regularly experience discomfort after a meal?  Gas, bloating, maybe having to run to the bathroom quickly, or, even not being able to go to the bathroom for a long time.  There are many factors that contribute to digestive quality and in today's podcast we discuss some of the top factors as well as common things to avoid.

As a trainer you're often judged on three criteria; formal education, practical education, and appearance.  Competing in a sport helps you better solidify and understand formal educational components which increases your practical knowledge (how well you can apply formal education in real world situations), and competing helps motivate and cultivate a better appearance.  So, if you're a trainer and you haven't yet competed in a sport... you should do so!!!  Afraid you may not do well, or afraid you don't know yet how to best prepare yourself?  Listen to the podcast to find out more about those specific concerns!!!

"When the going gets tough, the tough get going"  We've all heard that phrase, but, have we ever stopped to think about the lesson it's presenting?  Life definitely gets tough at times, and in those times we need to learn how to be tough in return.  And this quote tells us how to do so!!!

Are you doing everything available to you in order to help you reach your goals?  Or, are you only doing what's "in your genre"?  Aesthetic athletes can benefit from strength and cardio, strength athletes can benefit from bodybuilding and cardio, and cardio athletes can benefit from strength and bodybuilding... they can all benefit from each other!!!  The best athletes in the world use EVERYTHING available to them, regardless of stigma, do you?

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

Running around chasing errands?  Always traveling for work?  Often have to eat out of your car?  How can you possibly manage to eat in a healthy way if you're always on the go???  In today's podcast we take a real life look at a recent "on the go" day I had and the food choices I made.  We discuss the reasoning for the choices and how you too can make healthy choices even when you're super busy!!! 

Past Podcasts Referenced:#33 – Nutrition – How Much Protein Do I Need?#41 – Nutrition – Diet Right – What Matters Most#153 – Nutrition – How Many Calories Do I Need?#249 – Nutrition – Meal Timing#329 – Nutrition – Meal Frequency#390 - Nutrition - Proper Nutrition for Sedentary Workers