The Mecka Cast

The Mecka Cast

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The Mecka Cast episodes

  • The Hardest Workouts We've Done

    Sarah, Dylan, and David hang out and talk about the hardest workouts they've ever done. An episode full of stories from their personal experiences with a touch of coaching on when it's appropriate to dig in to that depth of exhaustion.


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    Recs:
    Dylan: Watch Alien Romulus on Hulu
    David: Go outside for 20-30 minutes
    Sarah: Follow @BellaMcGoldrick on IG

    1 hr 3 min
  • 7 Gifts for Fitness People

    Worried about what to get for all the fitness obsessed people in your life? Don't worry, we got your back in this shorter episode with the top 7 gifts to get for those crazy health nuts.


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    True Nutrition

    OrganifiFour

    Sigmatic

    17 min
  • How Fit is Fit Enough?

    The crew discusses how fit you really need to be. As always it comes down to individual aims and goals, but they dive into considerations such as what it takes to simply live your life, to feel mentally satisfied with your physical fitness, and what metrics actually matter for health vs performance.


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    Recs:
    Dylan: Try Four Sigmatic - mushroom supplements
    David: Check out The Huberman Lab podcast with Dr. Layne Norton: Tools for Nutrition and Fitness
    Sarah: Get some Dr. Scholl's shoes

    47 min
  • Grow the Eff up! Growth & Evolution

    David, Dylan, and Sarah talk about personal growth and evolution. They share some stories, discuss what they perceive as actual growth and evolution, the fallacy in starting fresh, and how looking at goals through the lens of growth can be beneficial!


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    Recs:
    Dylan: Get "Mario Party Jamboree"
    David: Listen to Big Sean’s new album “Better Me Than You” on Spotify
    Sarah: Visit Cape May, New Jersey

    59 min
  • 4 Tips on How to Set Realistic Expectations

    In this new, shorter episode format, Sarah, Dylan, and David give their top 4 tips for setting realistic expectations and goals (so that you'll actually stick to them). It might be a quick conversation but it packs a punch.


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    @jamesclear


    Recs:

    Dylan: Go get some Toaster Strudels!
    David: Check out “Port Antonio” by J. Cole
    Sarah: Check Out Thorn Research Protein Powder

    23 min
  • How to Deal with Burn Out

    It happens to everybody - but how do you get through burn out or at least better manage it? That's what David, Dylan, and Sarah try to work through in this episode! It might not be avoidable, but it definitely can be easier as you grow.


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    @tomfoxley


    Recs:

    Dylan: Check out Wondery Watter Bottles (shout out to 9:15 class in the Strip!)
    David: Watch “Superstore” on Hulu
    Sarah: Watch “Colin From Accounts” on Paramount+

    59 min
  • Building a Culture Within Your Gym

    Vince joins David and Sarah to talk about building a culture within the gym. They discuss the importance of values, communication, patience, and clear expectations, as well as how good life can be on the other side of agreeing to disagree.


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    Recs:
    Vince: Watch “The Wise Guy” Documentary on HBO
    David: Listen to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's podcast "Mastering Movement and Biomechanics with Dr. Jordan Shallow" on Spotify
    Sarah: Check out the clothing line "Enchante"

    55 min
  • How To Workout on Vacation

    David, Dylan, and Sarah chat about the how to's for working out while on vacation. Spoiler alert - it's simpler than you think!


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    Recs:
    Dylan: Go to a National Park
    David: Watch Super Troopers
    Sarah: Sign up for Book of the Month Club

    1 hr 1 min
  • Why Scoring is Toxic

    Sarah, David, and Dylan dive into the role or scoring in fitness classes. They get into what they believe makes for a better approach, how the differentiate scoring from tracking, and how subjective experience is also an important indicator to your progress.


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    Recs:
    Dylan: Try out Pair of Thieves socks
    David: Watch “I Love You” by Adam Sandler on Netflix
    Sarah: Watch “Furiousa” and “Mad Max: Fury Road”.

    49 min

About The Mecka Cast

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The Mecka Cast, hosted by David and Dylan, delves deep into the dynamic world of the health and fitness industry, offering insights, inspiring stories, and actionable tips to help you achieve your…