In Episode 49 of the Fit Men Movement Podcast, we sit down with strength and conditioning specialist, Jimmy Smith. We cover a lot of ground over the course of an hour; training, nutrition, and supplements are all topics that we hit. We think that you’ll find a ton of value in this conversation and Jimmy’s enthusiasm for the topics are evident and he provides several takeaways that you can start to implement right away.

Jimmy has successfully motivated and transformed a clientele that includes NHL hockey players, golf pros, soccer players, mixed martial artists, physique competitors, models, busy executives, and dedicated fitness enthusiasts. Jimmy is the founder and president of Jimmy Smith Training, a training-and-nutrition consulting business in Stamford, Connecticut.

 

* Tell us about yourself, background, credentials, etc…

* Training

* What are the demographics of your clients?

* How do you work with them – online or in person?

* How is training professional athletes different than non-professionals?

* Do you have an ideal training protocol for a newbie or someone just getting started?

* Training frequency – what’s the best to ensure we are aren’t overtraining and still getting the results we are after?

* Nutrition

* What are some of the struggles that you see most commonly with the people that you work with?

* What “nutrition myths” do you encounter on a regular basis?

* With all of the different “diets” out there – how does someone choose?

* Supplements

* How did you start your supplement company (Physique Formula)?

* Which are most effective/beneficial?

* Which aren’t worth the money?

* Is there a way to spot (reviewing label) a bad supplement vs. a good one?

* Tell us about your podcast?

Got a question for Jimmy or want to reach out to him? Here’s how:

* Facebook: fb.com/physiqueformula

* YouTube: www.youtube.com/jimmysmithtraining

* Twitter: @jimmysmithtrain

* IG: @thejimmysmith

* Web: physiqueformuladiet.com

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Mark Briggs started his career as a military police officer and then later went into local law enforcement, where he spent 18 years on the force, 8 of those on the SWAT team! In 2001, Mark was introduced to Beachbody with Power 90; P90X didn’t even exist but he had great success that program. As a founding Team Beachbody coach in 2006, Mark has seen and experienced a lot within the Beachbody community; he’s traveled the globe with Tony Horton in support of the troops and he was a cast member in P90X+, P90X2, P90X3, and 22 Minute Hard Corps. If you haven’t seen Mark’s transformation or heard his story, you’ll definitely want to listen in.

Connect with Mark Briggs

* Mark’s Story

* How did you start with the Military Police

* What made you transition into Law enforcement, SWAT?

* How has the military shaped your daily everyday routine?

* You toured a number of military bases alongside Tony Horton – what was that like?

* Behind the scenes of being involved with P90X Plus Workouts, X2, X3, 22 Min Hard Corps?

* Your bulking/cutting methodology?

* What kind of training modality and approach to nutrition is needed for either?

* What is the biggest mistake that you see people making with their health and fitness?

* What’s your favorite workout from another trainer on BOD?

* What is your current 1 year plan / 5 year plan?

Got a question for Mark or want to reach out to him? Here’s how:

* Facebook: fb.com/Mark-Briggs-Fitness

* IG: @the.mark.briggs

* Twitter: @BRIGGSFITNESS

* Web: markbriggsfitness.com

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If you are at all familiar with “at home fitness programs”, you’ve have likely heard of P90X. It’s possible that for many of you, this may have been your first introduction to the concept, as it was for Brendan, Jared and myself. Sean Callahan started on a similar path as well, but through his hard work and success, he later went on to become a cast member in several Beachbody workout programs that would follow the original P90X.

Sean was a cast member of P90X2, P90X3, 22 MHC and several P90X Live workouts as well as being a P90X Certified Team Beachbody Coach. Sean joins us on the podcast this week to discuss his journey to becoming the ultimate at home athlete and how his humble beginnings lead him to some incredible opportunities inside as well as outside the fitness world!

* Legendary – Beach video workout with calisthenics – what’s the backstory?

* Who is Sean Callahan?

* Mentorship/friendship with Tony Horton – how did that originate and evolve?

* How often do you workout with Tony?

* Quest Nutrition – What is your connection and how did that start?

* What’s an average workout look like for you?

* Do you follow a particular nutrition protocol.

* We’ve noticed you typically wear long socks. Any reason in particular?

* How have things changed for you from a personal/fitness perspective since becoming a dad?

* What upcoming projects do you have on the horizon?

* Exactly how many consecutive pull-ups can you do?

Connect with Sean Callahan

Got a question for Sean or want to reach out to him? Here’s how:

* Facebook: fb.com/seandcallahan

* IG: @seancallahanfitness

* Twitter: @getrippedathome

* Web: getrippedathome.com

* extremefitness.com

* legendaryfoodsonline.com

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Cody Weber is a father, husband, entrepreneur, and a personal trainer. Cody joins us on the Fit Men Movement podcast for inside look at how he got started as personal trainer and the ups and downs that comes with starting your own personal training business. He also shares how he is helping both dads and athletes reach their own health and fitness goals.

This was an awesome conversation and I know that you’ll be able to take away several bits of advice that Cody has provided and start leveraging them today!

* Tell us about you and what you do.

* What first made you want to become a Personal Trainer?

* What does a typical day for you as a personal trainer look like?

* MIT – Most Important Tasks (of the day x 3)

* Expert Secrets

* Influencers

* What is the simplest way for men/dads who are busy to get started with or back into some kind of fitness program

* Where do you see most fathers struggling with their health and fitness?

* What are the benefits of having a wife who’s also very fitness conscious?

* If you had to recommend a single supplement, what would it be?

Connect with Cody Weber

Got a question for Cody or want to reach out to her? Here’s how:

* Facebook: fb.com/simpledadhealth

* Web: simplehealthdad.com

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Answering the questions that are on the minds of our members is something that we really enjoy. It give us an opportunity to get the members of the Fit Men Movement involved in the conversation and allows us to interact with them in a unique way. This week is an “Ask Us Anything” episode and we got some really good questions from the fellas. Enjoy!

Luke H:

* Where’d the name Fit Men Movement come from?

* If you could go back in time and tell yourself one piece of fitness advice, what would it be?

* If you could only workout one body part for the rest of your life, what would it be?

* Pizza or ice cream?

* What’s your biggest accomplishment in health and fitness?

* What’s the toughest workout you have ever done?

Joe D:

* If you could work out with one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?

* Why is cardio so awful? (1/2 serious here)

* What’s the strangest thing you’ve seen at a gym?

* Which lift makes you feel strongest?

Beau B:

* I’d like to know what motivates you guys to keep doing this group and putting all the effort, time (and time away from your families) aside from the money aspect.

* How many times did you try to start working out and fail before it finally clicked?

* Did your spouses join you right away?

Anthony P:

* Can you give a shout out to “HIT Crew”?

Matthew B:

* One supplement only for the rest of your life.  And not protein…

* What is your fitness confession that may make other ppl angry ? Example.. I have never followed a macro plan in my life, but still see results..

Greg L:

* This something I’ve always wondered….I’ve been working out consistently since December now, I’ve always wondered what supplements to take. I take protein powder, pre-workout, bcaa, post-workout and later in the afternoon I have a protein bar. Should I be taking all this? If so, is there anything else I should take? Your input would be great. Thanks fellas.

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There are times when having specialized equipment is essential to getting a job done right, and then there are other times you can accomplish a lot with simply the basics. In this week’s episode of the Fit Men Movement Podcast, we are discussing fitness equipment, everything from the simple stuff, like a water bottle; to the more advanced stuff like power racks. It’s a great conversation on all things fitness equipment and we underscore the importance of simply getting started on your fitness journey. Having all of the equipment you think you need really isn’t necessary.

Here are some article on Chris’ website (yourfitnesspath.com), that provides some additional detail on a lot of the equipment we discuss throughout the episode.

* At Home Fitness – Getting Started

* At Home Fitness – Moving Up From Newbie Status

* At Home Fitness – For the Fitness Buff

* A Tour of My Home Gym

Workout Space

* Dedicated vs Temporary

Basics

* Water Bottle

* Towel

* Comfortable Clothing/Shoes

* Yoga Mat

* Jump Rope

* Agility Ladder

* Foam Roller

* Deck of Cards – http://blog.codyapp.com/2013/04/15/the-deck-of-cards-workout-challenge

Intermediate

* Foam Floor Mats / Horse Stall Mats

* Medicine Balls

* Dumbbells

* Adjustable vs. Iron

* Power Blocks vs Select techs

* Resistance Bands

* Pull-up Bar – DIY

* Bench

* Flat vs. Adjustable

Advanced

* Squat Rack / Power Rack

* Spotter Arms

* Olympic Plates

* Storage

Modifications

Equipment for specific sports

CrossFit

* Climbing rope

* Rowing Machine

* Rings

* Rubber plates

* Medicine Ball

* Weighted vest

Bodybuilding

* Cable cross over

* Curl bar

* Machines

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We have several men in the Fit Men Movement group with great transformation stories and we want to begin sharing those stories with you all. So, in episode 43, we are putting the spotlight on one of are Fit Men Movement members; Matt Bracegirdle. Matt has been an incredibly active member within the group, providing a ton of support and motivation to everyone and we are honored to have him on as our first member interview.

* Tell us about yourself – who you are, what you do for a living, etc…

* What is your fitness story?

* What are some of the challenges you faced along the way?

* What challenges get in your way on a daily basis?

* Why is health and fitness so important to you?

* How has living a healthy lifestyle changes your life?

* How did you get started with the Fit Men Movement?

* What has it meant to you being a member of the Facebook?

* Would you recommend the Fit Men Movement to others?

* How has your dedication to fitness impacted the lives of others?

* How to connect to Matt:

* Instagram – @Mrbfitness47

* Facebook – fb.com/mrbfitness47

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In this episode, we are doing something we probably should have done when we first launched the podcast… Alas, here we are almost a year later and you finally get to learn more about one of the Fit Men Movement founders, Jared Hamilton. Jared shares his background and how growing up on “farm” and family business made him into the man he is today!

* Background – Who is Jared Hamilton?

* Education

* Business

* Fitness / Nutrition

* Infomercial Success! P90X3

* Work / Life / Family Balance

* Daily schedule

* Travel

* Finance

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They say consistency is key…well, that’s the topic of our podcast this week. Episode 41 of the Fit Men Movement podcast provides you with some reason why consistency is one of the most important factors in your success. We even offer some tips to help you reach a level of consistency that will allow you to develop new habits without even realizing it.

Why consistency is important

* Fitness

* Find the minimum effective dose

* Something is always better than nothing

* Maintenance mode is OK

* Prevents injury

* Nutrition

* Digestion

* Less Sluggish

Tips for consistency

* Prioritize

* Ask for accountability

* Create a plan

* Model other successful people or systems

* Build Momentum

* Find Balance – don’t expect perfection

* Rest Days

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In episode 40 of the Fit Men Movement podcast we discuss how important it is to focus on surrounding yourself with the right people. This isn’t just a health and fitness matter, it also applies to your financial well being or professional career. Having the right people around you in these keys areas will provide accountability and almost force you to improve.

Success doesn’t occur in a vacuum. In reality, there are a number of factors that lead to being successful. Hard work and drive are always necessary for success, but your personal improvement leading up to your success can be greatly driven by other people.

The people we choose to surround ourselves with impacts the way we think, act and feel on a day-to-day basis. In many ways, your personal successes are determined much like success in any other aspect of life. A young football player is going to succeed if he surrounds himself with people who push him to become better, not people who distract him from his potential.

As men, we are responsible for ourselves. Surrounding yourself with the right type of people can help success come more naturally to you than being around those who might hold you back.

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