The C3Method Podcast

In this podcast we discuss sugar-free foods and sugar alcohols in regards to their believed positives vs the reality negatives.  Even though sugar-free foods and sugar alcohols don't directly impair fat loss they definitely impair the process in other ways and have long term diet-success consequences.

In this podcast we discuss the pros and cons of being both the owner of and/or a personal trainer in a public vs private gym facility.

Resources Mentioned:- "Building a Story Brand" by Donald Miller

In this podcast we take a deep look at methods to improve quality of sleep including supplements, nighttime routines, sleep environment factors, sleep scheduling, and much more.

Past Podcast Referenced:#247 - Mindset - Daily Happiness Routine

Are you feeling beat up and defeated by your training?  Always having aches and pains, always tired?  Do you feel like giving up?  Is feeling that way even normal?  Or even necessary?!!  In this podcast we discuss what level of fatigue and body challenge you should feel with CORRECT programming!!!

Past Podcasts Referenced:#82 – Training – Collateral Damage Concerns#225 – Nutrition – Recovery – Food or Sleep?#232 – Training – Big Picture Checklists for General Programming#237 – Nutrition – Nutrition Concepts for Strength Athletes#241 – Nutrition – Nutrition Concepts for Aesthetic Athletes#310 – Training – The Importance of Hydration on Performance#322 – Training – Training Frequency & Recovery Differences per Goal#325 – Nutrition – Nutrition Concepts for Endurance Athletes

In this podcast we discuss ways to reduce or eliminate dependency on caffeine and pre-workout supplements through nutrition-based and mindset-based alternatives / energy aides

Past Podcasts Referenced:#62 – Training – Pick the Right Program#93 – Nutrition – Intra-Workout Drinks#249 – Nutrition – Meal Timing#259 – Mindset – Renewing Motivation – Revisited

In today's health world the amount of information is overwhelming and can leave someone feeling defeated and confused.  Our job as trainers is to simplify the information, bring it to a level the client can practically apply to their current life and gain a sense of control and confidence in regards to their health.  It's tempting to want to prove knowledge as a trainer through how much you know, however, it's in knowing of what you know is actually important at a per client basis that shows true knowledge.

Past Podcasts Referenced:#30 - Training - Muscle Cardio - Losing Fat Without Losing Muscle#41 - Nutrition - Diet Right - What Matters Most#175 - Trainer Education - The Importance of Strength#181 - Training - Using Muscle Damage for Fat Loss#232 - Trainer Education - Big Picture Checklists for General Programming

What's most visible in life, what seems like "success", isn't always what't most valuable.  Seeking after the visible things can leave us with a life unfulfilled and a life of continued stress and depression, but, learning what's most valuable, instead of visible, and pursuing those things can lead us to the life we dream about, a life fulfilled and happy.

If you're struggling to get the results you want from your training one or more of these 5 things may be the culprit robbing you of your sweet sweet gains haha.

Past Podcasts Referenced:#214 - Training - Understanding Rep Ranges & Expected Results#220 - Training - Muscle Intention vs Movement Intention

Understanding why you choose the foods you eat can help you better identify how to avoid and correct common mistakes and reinforce good choices.

In this podcast we continue the series of "Owning Your Own Gym" with a discussion about how to hire the right trainer for your facility.  We talk about good and bad past experiences and what was learned from each.  We also discuss the hiring process including the initial interview and earning / payment schemes and concepts.

Past Podcasts Referenced:#360 - Trainer Education - Owning Your Own Gym - My Story