This week’s episode we open up the conversation and answer the questions that you have been asking us. A decent mix of nutrition and fitness related questions are addressed, we also talk about the origins of the Fit Men Movement.

* Nutrition – What is your stance on IIFYM or if it fits your macros?

* Nutrition – I know we have touched on it from time to time.. But a more in-depth podcast on supplements.. when, why, how much, what type of training etc.. Things from Protein, BCAA, Pre-Workout, Post Recovery, Creatine, Multi’s Etc.. Do we need some of these?

Who benefits from them more than others and what may be a waste of money or overdoing it?

* Nutrition – Does wine/alcohol make you more or less fit? Like if I had to pick to drink or not to drink…which would be the best?

* Fitness – How did you guys come up with the idea for the Fit Men Movement?

* Fitness – Will you be interviewing other Beachbody coaches / trainers in the future?

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All of us have made some financial missteps in our lives and while Brendan, Jared or myself don’t consider ourselves to be financial experts, we did want dedicate an episode of the podcast to giving you some insight into how we manage money as business owners and as parents. We mention Dave Ramsey’s Baby Step program several times throughout the episode, so be sure to check out the show notes for links to resources we mention.

* Disclaimer – We are not certified, just our experience and opinions

* Finances – relationship stress, everyone thinks about their finances

* More expensive to eat healthy than to eat junk

* Finance mentors/coaches – Dave Ramsey, David Chilton (The Wealthy Barber)

* Brendan – Financial Peace University Coach

* Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps

* Emergency Fund – $1000

* Pay off all debt – debt snowball

* 3-6 Month expenses

* Save 15% Retirement

* Save for kids for college

* Pay off house

* Build wealth & give

* Insurance – Term vs Whole Life/Universal/Cash Value, etc

* Setting up savings accounts for known expenses, Christmas, etc

Podcast Resources

* Chris Hogan – Baby Steps (YouTube)

* Mint

* EveryDollar

* Qapital

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* Intro

* Your story – where you came from (specifically what you had to overcome in your early years), your family, your transformation and where you are now

* Tell us a little bit about Melissa Made as well as your Instagram channel.

* Let’s talk about your 8 hour abs diet or Intermittent Fasting.

* As you reflect back over the years, are there any moments or decision that stand out to you that specifically helped you become the person you are today?

* What are your main objectives in your business, fitness and personal life right now?

* What are your top daily habits that you find are helping you to build your success?

Connect with Melissa McAllister

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

* Facebook: fb.com/MelissaMcAllister

* IG: @melissamade

* Web: melissamadeonline.com

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There’s a pretty good chance that you have heard of CrossFit and it’s possible that you have considered CrossFit, but are unsure how or where to start. Well…today’s podcast is all about CrossFit as we sit down with Anthony Davis, a local CrossFit coach and CrossFit Athlete. AJ gives us some awesome insight on how he got started, what CrossFit really is all about and why you might consider giving CrossFit a try as well.

Introduction & background

What is CrossFit?

Why should I consider giving CrossFit a try?

Is CrossFit for beginners?

Is CrossFit worth the price?

How have you seen the sport of CrossFit change/evolve over the years?

What is the CrossFit Open?

What is the best way to find a CrossFit Box?

How does CrossFit compare to other workout programs and gyms?

How to connect – social media?

Connect with Anthony Davis

Got a question for Anthony or want to reach out to him? Here’s how.

* IG: @_anthonydavis34

* Facebook: fb.com/anthony.davis

Podcast Resources:

Comp Train – Ben Bergeron – https://www.builtbybergeron.com/comptrain-programming

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After a week off, the Fit Men are back and better than ever! In this week’s episode of the podcast, we chat about “The Burn”! There are a couple of ways to interpret this phrase that we discuss throughout the episode; one from an exercise perspective and the other from your own willingness to succeed and doing whatever it takes to reach your goals. Both aspects require a certain mindset that can take some time to develop.

* The change doesn’t start until you get tired and feel the burn.

* This is where most people quit because “it’s too hard”.

* This is why we focus on mindset, because it’s in the moment of pain where your change is compounded exponentially.

* The burn is you pushing past your barriers and taking your body to a level which it has never been before.

“I don’t count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because they’re the only ones that count.” – Muhammad Ali

* Remember, you’re going for a burn, not injury!

* Having a burning desire to reach a goal.

* Quitting is not an option – failure doesn’t exist.

Podcast Resources:

* Two Cents – http://twocents.lifehacker.com

* Every Dollar – https://www.everydollar.com

* Mint – https://www.mint.com

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Today, we’re fortunate to have the twins Andrew and Jesse from Stack Up Nutrition talk to us about what it takes to get a Supplement Company up and running.

* Intro

* Who are you and what do you do?

* How did you get started in the fitness industry?

* Supplements in particular?

* How do you market supplements without brick and mortar?

* What did it take to create the labeling/marketing material?

* What’s the most challenging part of the supplement industry?

* What’s the most rewarding part?

* Are you looking for sponsored athletes?

* What’s the process?

* How can we get in touch with you?

Connect with Andrew or Jesse

Got a question for Andrew and Jesse or want to reach out to them? Here’s how.

* Web: stackupfit.com

* Facebook: fb.com/stackupfit

* IG: @stackupfit

* Twitter: @stackupfit

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In this episode, we interview Corey Peacock. Corey is certified strength and conditioning coach who works directly with some of the most elite athletes in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Corey shares some insight into the hectic pace and schedules of working with MMA athletes as well as the unbelievable performance that he has seen in this field. If you thought MMA was just about throwing punches or flying kicks, this interview will change your thoughts on all of that.

Corey is currently serving as The Head Performance Coach for many of Combat Sports’ (UFC, Bellator, Boxing) great athletes. He has have worked with Vitor Belfort, Rashad Evans, Anthony Johnson, Michael Johnson, Michael Chandler, Chris Algieri, Robin Von Roosmalen, Matt Mitrione to name a few. Most recently he worked as Head Performance coach for MMA’s the Blackzilians and with the Peacock Performance System at Combat Club. Corey is also an Assistant Professor, with a PhD in Exercise Physiology. His research at Nova Southeastern University focuses on Elite Athlete Performance, Sports Nutrition, and Environmental Physiology.

Intro

Give us some background info on yourself. Who is Corey Peacock?

* How did you get involved with as a CSCS with MMA?

Who are some of the top athletes you’ve had the privilege of working with?

How does the book knowledge and experience blend together?

* How does your extensive knowledge play a role in your career, versus real life experiences?

What are the advantages of having professional coaching/training?

What does a training schedule look like for an MMA athlete?

* How would that compare to the average guy just trying to stay healthy and fit – what’s recommended?

Training splits – any one more optimal than others?

How can we get in touch with you?

Connect with Corey Peacock

Got a question for Corey or want to reach out to him? Here’s how.

* IG: @drcpeacock

* Twitter: @drcpeacock

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Frustration and Worries – While this episode doesn’t necessarily have a focus on fitness, the men and I do discuss how the level of frustration that you carry around with you and the things that you worry about the most often can impact you from a fitness perspective. We had a great chat on this topic that I think you’ll enjoy it…

“Frustration begets anger and anger begets aggression.”

Art Williams – Just Do It (ORIGINAL) – YouTube

* FEAR the topic of health and fitness.

* False

* Expectations

* Appearing

* Real

* EXCUSES post which includes the most common “reasons” people give for not getting started or simply giving up.

* Personal development ==> The key to success is failure, which means the faster you fail, the faster you’ll succeed.

* Thomas Edison – He said “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” That’s the kind of mindset that allows you to overcome your frustration and worries.

* Remember, no two people are exactly alike, so don’t compare yourself to anyone else other than yourself.

* If you really want to eliminate frustration, then your only goal should be to be better than the person you were yesterday.

* In Arnold’s speech to the University of California, he said “anything I did, I was always willing to fail. Trust and believe in yourself.“

* Arnold Schwarzenegger’s inspirational and motivational speech on the 6 rules of success:

* Trust Yourself

* Break Some Rules

* Don’t Be Afraid To Fail

* Ignore The Naysayers

* Work Like Hell

* Give Something Back

* Every time they train, IT DOES NOT GET EASIER! In fact, they push themselves harder each time. The point is that just because they’ve got an “amazing” body, they don’t start to backtrack and everything suddenly becomes easier.

* Instead of asking yourself “How long will this take?”, you need to be asking yourself “How long can I go?”

* Do this and I promise your mindset about fear and worries will be wiped away. The reason is because your are 100% certain that you will achieve the results you want, so long as you remain consistent and practice the PLAN, DO, REVIEW method.

* What are some of our own frustrations and worries? Family, health and fitness, business, financial, etc?

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Doug Fitzgerald is a Founding Team Beachbody Coach and has been associated with Beachbody since 2001. He was a 2007 $10,000 Transformation Winner. Because Doug is a product of the product, he was featured on several Power 90 and P90X infomercials, along with “live” appearances with Tony Horton on QVC.

He is a 9-Star Diamond Coach and holds 3 Coach Business Centers, 2009 Top Coach, and a 2010 & 2011 Elite Coach. Doug has been a Success Club Member for several years, served 2-Terms on the Coach Advisory Board, and is a multi-million dollar earner. In 2011 he was awarded the first ever Team Beachbody CEO Award. He has been married for over 25 years to Tammie and they have 2 great kids, Dylan & Sydney.

* Intro – Your story Doug – where are you from, what’s your background, how you got started with Beachbody, where you are now, etc.

* Tell us a little bit about being with Team Beachbody since it’s startup.

* Who are/were your main influencers in your journey?

* What has made the biggest impact on your business?

* Ren

* What are some key areas for someone to focus to be successful in getting their desired results (both fitness and business)?

* What are your main objectives in your business, fitness and personal life right now?

* New website, writing a book…

Connect with Doug Fitzgerald

Got a question for Doug or want to reach out to him? Here’s how.

* Facebook: fb.com/dougfitzgerald

* Web: oneshotonelife.com

* IG: @dougfitzgerald

* Twitter: @doug_fitzgerald

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Ian Dunican – Recovery & Performance Optimization

* Irish Army

* Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, trail running and ultra marathons

* Phd student @ University of Western Australia – Sleep and Performance in Elite Athlete

* Tell us about yourself

* How do you measure sleep?

* Are there differing levels of sleep?

* Are there optimal amounts at each level?

* Light sleep, Deep Sleep, REM (Rapid Eye Movement)

* How much sleep does the average guy need or what is optimal?

* Knowledge about sleep and kids/infants. How much they need, optimal times, etc.

* How does this differ for elite athletes?

* In your research, what kind of performance differences are seen when suitable sleep/recovery is allowed. –

* Effects of caffeine on sleep

* Electronic device usage impact on sleep & performance

* Tips to help expedite sleep

* Supplements

* Zinc 30mg powder

* Magnesium 5mg powder

* Chamomile Teal

* Partner sleep

* Anything interesting that you have found in your research you would like to share?

Podcast Resources

* Sleep Tips for Mothers

* Sleep Tips for Children

* Technology and Sleep

* Ten Tips for Sleep

E-Books

* 20 Workouts in your Underwear in under 20 Minutes: A selection of bodyweight workouts for the busy (Kindle Edition) $1 USD

* Managing Sleep & Jet Lag for Optimal Performance: A guide for business and athletic performance (Kindle Edition) $3.50 USD

* https://sleep4performance.wordpress.com/buy-our-books-5

* The science of sleep is the latest weapon being used by Perth’s top women’s basketball team with research carried out with The University of Western Australia offering hope to anyone who struggles to sleep through the night.

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWe8EIcjIaw

* See how “water loading” strategies in combat sports are being investigated by AIS sports scientists -mThe AIS is the equivalent of the USA olympic training centre.

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTIVccpix3A

Connect with Ian Dunican

Got a question for Ian or to learn more about his research? Here’s how.

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LinkedIn: Linkedin

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Facebook: Facebook

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