Welcome to episode 30 of Coach Taylor Radio!

FIRST!!!!!! ====> to all my blog subscribers!!!!!! I use this site to post my podcast but I am STILL HERE FOR YOU!!!! What would you like me to write about next??? I am all ears! Message me with the pressing health and fitness issues on YOUR mind!

On this episode of Coach Taylor Radio:

Latest Fitness News recap

All about intermittent fasting    (38:52)

Strength and Conditioning for specific sport or activities    (27:53)

Two key lessons I have learned for YOUR fitness success     (15:02)

If women lift heavy objects they will get WAY too muscular!  (21:26)

==> RANT ALERT <==                   (27:53)

There it is!!!! Episode 30! It feels good to be back podcasting – I am actually really enjoying it! So if there are any topics you would like to hear on the show – please do not hesitate to ask!

I am here to answer YOU questions!!!

-Coach Taylor

HI everyone!!!!! I has been a while since I made a podcast and even since I wrote an blog!!!!!

I have been pushing out tons of content still – my Facebook page is the place to be for regular stuff!!!

I am going to restart the podcast, however, and the goal is at least 2 episodes a month- possibly weekly but we shall see!!!!!!!!!

As for blogs – I may write a few epic ones this year – but I tend to do long post on FB so it is like having a ton of mini blogs from me every week!!!!! If there is anything in particular you would like more info on – always feel free to drop me a line or message!!!!

Don’t forget I also put out regular videos!!!!! Coach Taylor TV is my primary video show and we also regularly put out video shows for my business, Taylored Training, and an all new video show for my new online training platform – TT Online. So yes – always lots of content going out!!!!!!

For now though…..here is episode 29 of Coach Taylor Radio!!!!!!!!!!

On this episode:

Current news                                       (4:35)

Continuing my mission to change the world of fitness          (12:20)

It’s that time of year – resolutions 2017                           (18:45)

Sometimes I am not specific with my advice – here you go!    (26:40)

Nutrition in 2017 – what SHOULD you be doing??!!!!           (31:40)

Here are some links mentioned in the show!!!!!

www.ttonline.ca 

http://tayloredtraining.ca/tt-new-years-guide-success/

http://ttonline.ca/ebook

Thanks so much for tuning in!!! I do like doing the podcast – so fire me any questions you have or topics you would like me to chat about – I am here to change the way we think and feel about health and fitness!!!!

One rant at a time!!!!!

Ep. 28 – News, Beachbody, real weight loss success, steups, Yoga for injuries, and how to divide up your workouts

Hey crew and welcome to episode 28 of Coach Taylor Radio!!!!!!

I won’t lie I get pretty fired up this episode!! After ‘chatting’ with some beachbody people this last week, well, I got fired up. Check it out – starts around minute 22

How the Fitness Industry Destroys Itself; and How To Fix It

A Manifesto

By: Coach Taylor Simon

Prefer to read the full article? CLICK HERE

I know a 5000 word article is a little long for many!

So I have recorded this audio version as a podcast for anyone who prefers alternate ways of consuming content.

This is the most important thing I have ever written.

I do not say this from a place of ego. There is far better writing out there in the world.

If you are a personal trainer, fitness coach, online coach, group exercise instructor, health researcher, or health professional such as a doctor, physiotherapist, massage therapist, or chiropractor, it is IMPERATIVE that you read this.

If you know anyone who I just mentioned above, please help me to get this message to them.

For those who have struggled with their health and fitness, I believe that this message is just as important. If you have experienced failure with any of the fitness programs and diets you have embarked on over the years you need to hear this message. Before you join a gym, begin a new program, or seek out other avenues to make changes to your health, you need to understand this message.

If you know anyone who lets their life be affected by their weight, what they look like, or how other perceive their level of fitness, please help me get this message to them.

What we call ‘fitness’ is broken. It is controlled by and designed for a narcissistic minority group of people who are consistently destroying our ability to help people achieve better health.

It is possible to change it. To fix it. To make it better. To make it more effective. But to do that we must first understand what is wrong.

This is my manifesto. This is what will guide the next chapter of my involvement in the health and fitness industry. I will continue to fight to create the change that is so desperately needed.

-Coach Taylor

Welcome to episode 27 of Coach Taylor Radio!

Intermittent fasting, are kettlebells a time waster, anterior vs. posterior training, supplement store staff, BMI, death of squats and other news

This is the longest episode yet – and I am hoping that tides over all of the listeners who want me to make more frequent podcasts!!!!

On this episode:

Intermittent Fasting (43:00)

What it is, why I am experimenting with it myself, and where to get more information about it. I have been interested in this nutritional pattern for some time and the research behind it is strong.

I always feel I need to test things before recommending them so I am on a 1 year trial.

For more info on this journey – check my snapchat (coachtaylors) or instagram (coach_taylor_simon)

Conversations with a supplement store (34:00)

Take what you hear at the supplement store with a grain of salt (whey protein?). They are not there to serve YOUR interests. Go over a recent interaction I had with a store manager because it is a great example of what the stores are REALLY after.

Are kettlebells a waste of your time (26:00)

Spoiler alert. No. They most definitely are not! Here is why I believe everyone should be doing them, which exercises are most important, and how they will protect you from the evil winter task of shoveling snow.

Anterior vs. Posterior training (20:50)

Why you should be training your backside more than your front side. Your long term health is very dependant on this!

News overview (1:55)

Taking a look at:

-The death of squats

-The BMI has mislabeled many healthy people

-Is the calorie a useful measurement

-Do I base my comments on research or personal observation?

-Why poor research has led to the belief exercise isn’t that important

Thank you all so much for taking the time out of your busy life to listen. I will continue to strive daily to bring you the best, evidence based, health and fitness information out there that is free of the usual bullshit and rhetoric found in the industry!

Questions or comments – reach out!

Ep 26: the latest overview, why functional is better, fat loss and scales, your lifestyle is VERY important

Hi everyone! It has been a while since my last podcast – almost 3 months actually!

I haven’t stopped putting out content! I have just switched it over to doing a lot more video content. If you haven’t checked recently, I have a video show that is becoming my favorite way to spread good fitness info. Additionally, I am putting up weekly posts and videos on facebook and youtube – so if you miss me – head over that way and check it out.

Keep in touch with me: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and on twitter – tags and handles at bottom of this post!

In episode 26 I chat about:

Fitness news 

A summary of all the stuff I have been chatting, blogging, and posting about for the lat bit. I get into a pretty good rant – actually scared my dog out of the room with it….

Functional Movement

This is a topic that has been butchered and is starting to bring out bad connotations. But give this section a listen as I think it is vitally important to YOUR training and health. And for those trainers and coaches out there – you NEED to hear this.

Fat Loss, the Scale, and Keeping Up With Your Goals

This is a lengthy section. But it needs to be. I go over the most important parts of my recent fat loss seminar as well as discuss the scale and BMI, mostly to emphasize why they are stupid. And useless. And I hate them.

Lifestyle

This is THE MOST under thought about aspect of your health and yet is the most important aspect of long term success. I talk about an app to help you track your goals as well as meditation. Yeah. I know. Meditation. WTF.

Thank you all for investing the time to listen to this episode!!! I very sincerely appreciate it!!!

If you want me to keep making a podcast – message me, post on my FB wall, tweet me, snap me, instagram tag me. Let me know. I will make episodes whenever I get enough requests for them!

Until then, stay up to date!!!!

FB: Coach Taylor

IG: coach_taylor_simon

Snap: coachtaylors

Twitter: tr_simon

Ep 25 – girls aren’t weak, how to change the fitness world, my apology, why do we talk about athletes, nutrient timing, no trophies for kids

Welcome to episode 25 of Coach Taylor Radio!!

Here is what is in this episode!

News and Stuff

How to Change the Fitness Industry (36:55)

This is for everyone and not just trainers and coaches. The industry is full of sacred cows that need to be taken to slaughter. Stop weighing and measuring yourself, stop tracking how much weight you lift, and stop setting goals. That is how we make the world a healthier place!

My Apology (31:45)

I need to apologize for the way I was. Throwing up and being so sore you can barely move are NOT things that should be a part of the fitness world. They are NOT good things and we need to stop setting them up on a pedestal as aspirations for fitness.

Why Do We Always Talk About Athletes? (27:05)

You hear it and see it all the time: “this is good for athletes but you don’t need to worry about it!” Why? What does this mean and why is it important to your fitness?

Girls Make Themselves Weak Because They Believe They Are (13:30)

Women are taught to be physically weak and to accept that that is the norm. It is a bunch of bullshit and we need to really start focusing on changing this belief!!!!

Nutrient Timing (22:40)

This was a hot topic for a decade in fitness – what is it and how does it relate to you?

Don’t Give Trophies to Kids (10:25)

Even professional athletes agree!!!!!

As always – thank you so much for taking the time to listen to my podcast. I truly hope that the discussion and information I post is able to help make your life and fitness just a little bit better!

Any questions or comments please feel free to contact me! I am always happy to answer your questions!

Sincerely,

Coach Taylor

Ep 24 – latest news, don’t debate me, elder training, when to eat carbs, smith machine, should you do sets and reps, lessons from dad

Welcome to episode 24 of Coach Taylor Radio!

Sorry for the long delay in a new podcast – no excuse! Just got busy with life and put it on the backburner!!!!

This is a great episode, in my humble opinion, and there are a couple of really personal messages in here. Please listen to the first segment, Don’t Debate Me, and the last segment, Lessons from Dad. Both of these are highly personal and messages I think are important to get out there!

My dad had a hear attack last week and was rushed to the hospital. A stent was put in right away but so many other blockages were found that a triple bypass has been scheduled for 5 weeks from now. It is this situation that really inspired some of this podcast. And I want everyone to really hear those two sections!

Overview

Just a quick overview of everything health and fitness I have been chatting about over the last while!

Don’t debate me

This topic I am passionate about. Very. There is a lot of non-PR language and some other hard to hear stuff that may ruffle some feather. Oh well. They are feathers that must be ruffled.

Training the elderly

It is being done terribly. We treat the elderly like fragile eggs and I really believe that we are doing more harm than good!

When to eat carbs

One of the more hotly debated topics in fitness nutrition and something that I think is uber filled with really bad and anecdotal reasoning. I will clear some of that up!!!!!

Smith Machine

It sucks. Get off of it. Melt it down. Scrap that piece of shit. And all machines. But WHY? I try and answer that for you.

Set and reps

This is how almost ALL fitness is tracked. But is there a better way? Where did the sets and reps come from? It is something that we are changing with the way we train!

Lessons from Dad

This is important. Skinny DOES NOT equal healthy. And while I have been preaching this for a long time, this past week as REALLY demonstrated just how important this message is. I hope that this segment can really make a difference in how some people think.

As always – know that I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen to my podcast. I hope that the information I provide is able to positively influence at least a few people and help to change the lives of many!

If you have questions, comments, or if there is anything you would like me to cover in future blogs, posts, or on my FB page, please do not hesitate to reach out!!!!

-Coach Taylor

Ep 23 – All About HIT Training, News, Fan Questions, Physics Doesn’t Apply, Lift Lighter Weights

Welcome to Episode 23 of Coach Taylor Radio

Lot’s of awesome stuff this episode, if I do say so myself!

For any of the blogs or videos I talk about in this episode – check out my FB fanpage or Youtube channel as I try and post everything there for you!!!!

The main segment is all about HIT training.

People get so confused about what HIT training is, why it is better than cardio is, what cardio is, how it affects them, and how they should be training! I feel your pain!

I take some time to break down what HIT training is and hopefully give you a better understanding of how your body works so that you can decide what the best kind of training for you is!

Fan Questions!

Lifting lighter weights will get you strong and is better for you than heavier weights.

Ummmmm….. I call bullshit.

A recent blog called out the idea that not eating enough is leading to people gaining weight.

It was just plain wrong and I will tell you why!!!!

One of the things I deal with everyday is people who aren’t successful with their fitness goals because they aren’t eating enough!!!

In the recent news segment:

-Naked athletes, kettlebells, importance of strength, healthy fat, high heels, rotating the low back, no girl pushups, your bodyfat scale, and truth about flip flops!!!!

As always, my most sincere thanks for dedicating a segment of your life to listening to my podcast. I hope to give you valuable fitness information that applies directly to your life and your efforts to improve your health and fitness!

Any questions, please feel free to message me or touch base on Facebook! I love talking and mostly about topics that are important to you!!!

-Coach Taylor

Episode 22 – Fan questions, trainer selfies, SUGAR, water aerobics, calorie deficits, workout journal, sex machines

Remember – also available on Itunes – search Strength Coach Taylor!

Welcome to episode 22 of Coach Taylor Radio.

This is definitely a jam packed episode so get a couple cups of coffee, sit back and enjoy!!! I wanted to try and get to all the questions I have been asked over the last couple of weeks, which means I have a lot of really great information in here that I think will benefit everyone!

Sugar

The last segment is on Sugar. I write this first, however, because I don’t want anyone to miss it. EVERYONE needs to listen to this segment (starts around the 39 minute mark). Understanding what sugar is and how it works in your body is UBER important!!!!!

Intro and Overview

A segment dedicated to giving everyone an overview and more details on everything I have been having conversations about online. If you missed anything, click the link above to my facebook page where I try to be as interactive as possible on a daily basis!!

Fan Q and A

I asked everyone on my FB page to throw questions at me – and did they ever! Took the tope ones and answered them in this segment.

Highlights include: lifting for strength vs. bulk, wrist pain during pushups and planks, how to improve flexibility, carb cycling, alternative therapies and their effectiveness, lifting gloves, lifting belts, foot position during rear elevated split squats

Trainer’s Selfies

I believe the fitness industry needs to establish a new level of professionalism and fitness ‘professionals’ constantly posting photos of themselves, often in revealing clothing, are doing a lot of harm to those of us trying to establish a new standard.

500 Calorie a Day Deficit Myth

Put out a blog last week on this topic, here is just a little extra information and some more details.

Water Aerobics

Why I don’t like it and why you should tell your grandma to stop going!

Fitness Journalling

Do you need to track the weights you lift?

Ban the SEX machines!!!!! 

Listen to this. I had a hard time not laughing while recording it. Lol. Seriously. Still chuckling. You can find it at min 37:50.

Questions, comments, concerns? Send them my way – would be happy to include the information that is most pertinent to you in future episodes!

Remember to check out my facebook page (link above) if you want daily doses of Coach Taylor’s thoughts on fitness.

-Coach Taylor