Chris Heuisler is a Philadelphia native, a sub-3-hour marathoner, and the official RunWESTIN Concierge for Westin Hotels & Resorts. He is a veteran marathoner, having run in 29 states and is attempting to run one marathon in every state. Chris began coaching when he realized he wanted to help both new and competitive runners get to their best running form and keep them from making the same mistake he made. Before he became part of Westin, he was one of only 75 personal trainers across the United States to reach Tier 4 Coach status for Equinox Fitness Clubs, a significant achievement as he was in charge of coaching other coaches on best practices.

In this episode, Chris shares his story on how he became a passionate runner and his professional career. He teaches us what it means to be a runner as well as what being a runner is not. He explains why you are allowed to call yourself a runner even if you don’t run marathons, the importance of doing what you love regardless of what people think, and why you should always train for the races you signed up for.

 

"Running does not define you; running is what refines you.” Chris Heuisler

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How and when he started pursuing a fitness lifestyle.
• What is the true definition of a runner?
• What would he change if he knew back then what he knows now?
• What it means to be consistent in your running.
• The importance of accountability when it comes to fitness.
• Who shouldn't pick up running?
• What speed he usually runs in.
• What is the RunWESTIN program?

 

Key Takeaways:

• One run does not make or break who you are as a runner. It's just part of the process.
• It doesn't matter how you start your fitness journey or what exercise you prefer to do so long as you start.

• You don't have to run a race to be a runner.

• Always train for your races regardless of whether you're a running veteran or a beginner. You owe it to the people who couldn't get a spot despite their hard work.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Google Drive

 

Connect with Chris:

• RunWESTIN
• Instagram
• Twitter

 

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Kim and Kalee Sorey are a healthy living mother-daughter duo and the owners of Sorey Fitness, a website dedicated to connecting other women looking for a fitness program that would work for them. They’re the first mother-daughter Beachbody coach duo and have thousands of satisfied customers. Their philosophy on what a proper diet should be is to simply keep everything in moderation, no food groups are excluded and a little indulgence is necessary.

In this episode, Kim and Kalee describe their thoughts on fitness programs and trendy diets. They share their story on how they both got into fitness, how they ended up working together, and what made them decide to become Beachbody coaches. They also explain their definition of fitness as well as provide some simple tips for those interested in getting fit and healthy.

 

“We're happy not having six pack abs; we're happy just being fit and having energy.” - Kim Sorey

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• When they become interested in fitness.
• The various workout programs they tried and their feedback on each one.
• What drew them to work as a team?
• The biggest mistakes they see from those wanting to get into fitness.
• What is the 80:20 approach?
• Why fitness models aren't great role models.
• Their tips on losing and maintaining a healthy weight.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Turbo Fire
• The 21 Day Fix

 

Key Takeaways:

• The slower you lose weight, the more sustainable the weight loss.
• Find something that appeals to you otherwise you won't stick with it.
• Two big factors that affect your level of stress are your financial and work situations.

 

Connect with Kim and Kalee Sorey:

• Sorey Fitness
• Facebook

 

 

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Brandon Godsey is the founder of My Simple Changes, a company that aims to build a community where people who suffer from various autoimmune disorders such as Crohn’s disease, inflammation, and other illnesses can come together and help each other. He established this company with the hopes of giving answers to those who are confused about their health.

Brandon himself went through the autoimmune disorder version of hell with Crohn’s disease, struggled with pills that weakened his body, and ended up having eighteen inches of his intestines cut out in the process. It was when he survived the shingles, a disease that usually happens during the later stages of life, that he decided to call it quits and find his way back to health.

In this episode, Brandon shares his struggles with Crohn’s disease and how he eventually turned it around and founded his company. He talks about the knowledge he acquired through experience and self-learning and the kind of lifestyle changes he implemented. He also shares tips and strategies on how you can avoid inflammation and autoimmune diseases.

 

"When the voice becomes loud enough, the change happens.” Brandon Godsey

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What he says to those who say being healthy means not enjoying life.
• Why educating yourself can improve the way you want to change your life.
• What is autoimmune disease?
• How do you define inflammation and how do you know if you have it
• How do you avoid going back to eating unhealthy food?
• The tests he recommends to avoid inflammation.
• Simple changes he recommends to someone just starting.

 

Key Takeaways:

• It's important to realize this is a long process of changing one thing at a time to build a sustainable, long-term healthy lifestyle.
• As you get healthier, you become more sensitive to what will harm your body.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Chronic, Low Grade Inflammation is the Basis for Obesity, Premature Aging, and Literally Every Single Disease with Lyn Genet Recitas
• Beetnik Foods

 

Connect with Brandon:

• My Simple Changes
• Instagram
• Facebook

 

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Kelly Jones is a Board Certified Sports Dietitian, public speaker, and sports nutrition consultant that works with athletic teams, corporate wellness programs, and health professional groups She has created programs for one of the top ranked fitness clubs in the nation and is a spokesperson for USA Swimming. Additionally, Kelly runs a 4-week virtual sports nutrition course - Fit Fueling - for female athletes wanting to maximize their performance.

 

Kelly joins me today to share her experience with near-extreme dieting behaviors throughout her childhood and early adulthood. She explains how these behaviors lead to the point of feeling burned out in her dieting and fitness routine and how she overcame this feeling of fitness burnout. She also explains how she found a more balanced approach to her fitness routine, how it has affected her life, and how to use food to fuel your fitness journey.

 

“Your injury risk is very closely tied to your immune system.” - Kelly Jones

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 

• How she started her fitness journey
• The most common “myth-understandings” regarding food and nutrition
• How the wrong types of food or dieting can inevitably lead to body injury
• Genetic links of binge-eating and eating disorders
• How she helps people avoid feeling stressed about nutrition
• Why the timing of your food intake is important
• The importance of eating high-quality foods
• The importance of having micronutrients at every meal
• How carbohydrates affect your cut health

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• The most common problem people have around food in their health journey is going on a diet they know they won’t maintain forever.
• Health should be empowering and make you feel confident, not something that makes you have more negative self-talk.
• Diversity is the spice of life - even in the foods we eat.

 

Connect with Kelly Jones:

 

• Kelly Jones Performance Nutrition
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

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Jim Emme, the CEO of NOW Foods, joins us on the show today. Jim started his career from humble beginnings – growing up on a farm in Indiana. He holds an undergraduate degree in food science and food chemistry, which initially started his career journey into the food industry.

Jim has been with NOW Foods – one of the leading providers of healthy, organic, and natural food products – for over 20 years. The company is passionate about helping people purchase healthier, natural food products and supplements at an affordable rate. NOW Foods offers a wide array of natural and organic products ranging from dietary supplements, essential oils and diffusers, as well as gluten-free, organic, and non-GMO food products and supplements.

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Chris and Heidi Powell are a power couple in the fitness world. Chris and Heidi both worked on ABC’s popular documentary style series called “Extreme Weight Loss”. It’s a show where Chris and Heidi help a select number of unhealthy and overweight individuals become better versions of themselves.

The problem was, they could only help a small group of people at once and receiving 400,000 emails over the course of five years made them feel the need to address this problem. They decided to make an app called the Transform App, which they describe as an app that makes people feel like they are getting both Chris and Heidi in their pocket. It has a lot of features, but its main attraction is how it can be tailored towards each user.

Today, Chris and Heidi tells us all about their new app, its quirks and perks, as well as why it’s their most ambitious project yet.

 

"If your plan is not sustainable, your goal is not attainable.” Chris & Heidi Powell

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the new app is like a one on one session with an actual trainer.
• Why they believe there’s no such thing as maintenance.
• How long it took them to shoot their many videos for the app.
• The kind of content you’ll get as well as why there’s no excuse not to follow their guide.
• Do you need to be perfect in your diet and routine?
• Can you have a healthy diet with fast food?
• Their advice for motivation and why it's not something that magically happens.

 

Key Takeaways:

• You can eat junk food and still stay on track.
• Surround yourself with visual “why’s” so you will always be motivated.

 

Connect with Chris & Heidi:

• Chris Powell Instagram
• Heidi Powell Instagram

 

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Transform App

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Dan Solomon is an industry leader in the world of professional bodybuilding media. He is the CEO of Digital Muscle, a fitness media hub that combines webcast programming and broadcasting that features handpicked fitness leaders and celebrities.

Jim Klopman is all about training for balance. He was always the thrill seeker - engaging in activities and sports that challenge the balance system of our body. He always thought it was a psychological issue, but a brain scan said otherwise. Doctors said he had brain damage comparable to that of a former football player. He was then asked to do balance training, something he’s been doing for a very long time. This would explain his penchant for balance-challenging activities and would go on to help others get their balance back.

Today, Jim talks about the balance system in our body, how to improve it, how to turn it around, and how it affects performance in business and sports.

 

"The best athletes have the best balance.” Jim Klopman

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why he trains for balance.
• What is the “autonomic” system?
• Why you’re technically not standing “still”
• Why do we stumble or fall? How do you improve your balance limit?
• Is it better to run on an unexpected surface?
• How much of the body is involved in balance?
• The difference between training an athletic person and an older person.
• The little things you can do to train your balance now.
• Why we should be barefoot as much as possible.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Over 50% of emergency room cases from patients age 45 years and above are due to a fall.
• When you balance train you're just reactivating a sleeping software system and you get better so fast.
• All human balance is on one foot or the other.

 

Connect with Jim:

• Slackbow

 

Mentioned in this episode:

• Amen Clinics

 

 

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Lindsay Manfredi is part of the band COLD, the people behind the riff audio for FitFluential Radio. Kelly met Lindsay in 2008 back when social media was still very new. Lindsay has wanted to be in the entertainment industry since she was 21 years of age and she literally lived the kind of life people associate with a rock band that’s always traveling and performing. She literally drank lots of alcohol and ate fast-food whenever it was available. This was how her days went until she realized she was overweight and had no muscle in her body.

She didn’t want to look like that on stage so she joined a fitness program called CURVES. She has since lost the weight and maintained a fit lifestyle comprised mostly of short workout sessions and meditation.

Today, Lindsay tells us what it’s like to be in a band and adopt a healthy lifestyle at the same time, the equipment she brings along during her road trips, and tells us why meditation is much more important than people give it credit.

"Over exercising is very much an issue as far as like how your body reacts to things.” Lindsay Manfredi

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Lindsay did what it takes to incorporate a healthy lifestyle while playing for her band. She mostly brought portable weights, resistance bands, and a yoga mat.
• She also says you have to make sure you bring healthy food along the way and best prepare them before you go on a road trip. There are plenty of healthy snacks available in supermarkets or you can snack on some healthy nuts. She also drinks a lot of water every day.
• Lindsay also reads a lot of books on the road. Among them are books that promote meditation
• Meditation is an important aspect of fitness. Meditation keeps you grounded.
• Meditation is the new black. Look into it and try it.
• You're not what you eat, you're what you think about what you eat.
• If she has trouble sleeping at night, she would pop in some good meditation music. She says 7-8 hours of sleep a day is necessary to do what she does every day.

Key Takeaways:

• So many people don't put themselves first because they think it's selfish. If you're not healthy and doing this for yourself then nobody around you is going to be happy.
• Sometimes it's alright to indulge. Life is meant to be enjoyed. Health and fitness is about maintaining balance and not about punishment.

Connect with Lindsay Manfredi:

• COLD band Facebook
• Chasing The Sun Facebook
• Lindsay Manfredi Facebook
• Chasing The Sun Twitter

Resources Mentioned:

• The Universe Has Your Back book by Gabrielle Bernstein
• Wayne Dyer
• The Metabolism Plan book by Lyn-Genet Recitas
• CURVES

 

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Jill Miller is an integrated teacher, trainer, and Roll Model method practitioner. She’s the creator of Yoga Tune Up, a form of corrective exercised geared towards helping people who experience all sorts of pain throughout their body on a daily basis. She started this type of exercise when she saw people breaking down, unable to understand how their body works in the context of movement.

Today, Jill tells us how she developed eating disorders throughout her school life, what jump started her interest in getting fit and healthy, the people behind her current mindset towards wellness, and the beginnings of Yoga Tune Up.

 

“Looking better in your body is a byproduct of you being at peace with yourself and be willing to play.” Jill Miller

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Jill was never the girl who moves a lot when she was a kid. She was overweight and had become aware of it when she was 11. She lost weight but became anorexic and then bulimic until junior college.
• Her mindset changed when she went to a shiatsu school and when she met Glenn Black, a human movement teacher and body worker.
• She defines self-care as being aware of how you treat yourself and your body.
• Anorexia and bulimia are the leading cause of death for teenage women.
• She doesn’t teach aesthetic-based fitness but body sense-based fitness.
• There are these blind spots we tunnel over thru training or lifestyle that could hold the key to improving performance, getting better sleep, and just overall fixing the way our body responds to everyday stimuli.
• The fascia is basically comprised of different fibers and fluids. It is the body’s wetsuit as it helps bind muscles together.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Live better in your body, not look better in your body.
• People are in pain. Nobody doesn't have some little compliant and that little complaint can be rewired, reframed, and re-experience so there is no feedback in the pain sector of their body.
• When you want to know more about your anatomy, you either want to improve performance or you got busted and something hurts.

 

Connect with Jill Miller:

• Yoga Tune Up
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Youtube

 

Mentioned in this episode:

• Glenn Black
• The Roll Model Book by Jill Miller
• Coregeous DVD by Jill Miller
• Tom Myers

 

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