The Silver Bullet Podcast: Targeting Fitness Myths and Lies

Reclaim was founded on the principle that health is the most valuable investment you can make. We train, coach, and advise people to acquire health so you can maintain it for the rest of your lives. But there comes a time, more specifically a time of year, where we put more emphasis on getting strong. We're talking about strength camp! Strength camp is an opportunity to focus on gaining strength, improving bone density, and healing lingering injuries. James and Colton talk about the thought process behind strength camp and how the general public has a negative view of setting 12 weeks aside to purely focus on strength. If you are someone who has been struggling to lose weight, maybe your energy and motivation is lacking doing what you're currently doing, listen in and hear how this could be a catalyst for you!

Nutrition by itself is daunting the way it is. There are so many avenues to travel and many of them lead into an abyss that show little to no results. Unfortunately, being a female can make this long journey an uphill battle as well. This is simply physiology and as frustrating as it can be, it is incredibly rewarding when you put together the pieces that work for YOU! Today on the podcast we are joined by Lisa Schwering and Laura Zeck- two moms that have incredibly different training programs, they focus on two totally different goals, and still have found a way to make it work for them and their family. If you are a female, or better yet a momma trying to navigate this muddy water around nutrition, listen to our conversation today. You just might pick up some new information that will help you get your nutrition back on track!

Social Media is a double edged sword. We all know that, but do we really know why? How can social media be affecting your health? Is it making you more healthy? Is it making you more fit? If no, why do we spend 3 hours a day, on average, scrolling through our phones? James and Colton break down some challenges that Reclaim faced while deleting their social media accounts and how the business is progressing afterwards and it is actually pretty shocking. Afterwards they discuss and challenge listeners to determine whether social media is making a beneficial impact in their lives. If not, why is it there? This is a polarizing conversation and well against social norms- but maybe that's right where we need to be? 

No one should work for weeks, months, even years, and not see the fruits of their labor. Exercise is one aspect we feel we have control over when it comes to losing weight, being healthier, and building confidence. But there are still things that people do, or in fact don't do, that are the ultimate reasons why there are where they are in life. Everything you have done leading up to this very moment is the reason you are the way you are. So how do we analyze where our mistakes are and how do we fix them? James and Colton each present 5 mistakes they see in the fitness space as well as their own gym, Reclaim, that are leading to the lack of results and overall increase in frustration. These are common and if you look hard enough, you'll see them too. There is personal reflection and accountability in this episode- if you need a kick in the pants, here you go!

We are 3 months into the new year (2021). By now the new years rush is over. We know who is still on the grind and who was here for show because they were "inspired" with the arbitrary new years "resolution" of weight loss and health. If you are one of the people who are still grinding towards your goal, keep going. If you are the person who burned out, don't be afraid to try again. The more you try, the more discipline you will create. It gets easier as you go! Don't give up.

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This episode features food and food talk. What should I be eating? What should my lunches look like? Dinners? People want ideas and James and Colton are happy to oblige. Hear from them as they talk about their food transformation, how their food goes through "seasons," and how they are implementing the same food choice with their kids. Tips, tricks, and lots of information are thrown into this episode. If you struggle with discipline when it comes to food, here you go!

Maybe you have experience with doing detoxes? Maybe you are currently doing one right now? What if we told you they didn't work? Well, that would be partially inaccurate, so what if we told you they were misleading and the reason you are losing weight currently isn't because of the "detox" itself? The human body has a very intricate physiology and Dr. Wallpe breaks down how detox works from a cellular level and goes into detail with who may need to detox and who may be wasting their time and money with cleanses, detoxes, and other purification protocols.

Time is money. We hear this everywhere. If you aren't doing something useful with your time, you are wasting money. This mantra has taken over our lives in the health and fitness world as well. We ask ourselves, "what will be the most timely and convenient way for me to fix this (insert your problem)?" Most of the time when we think in this manner, we are looking to fix the symptom our issue is presenting, not the issue itself. The bottom line, we cannot do this in the fitness industry and expect results. Time is money but in the long run, money can't buy you time. You have to invest in the things that will truly promote longevity and consistent progress. Not the thing that will provide relief for a symptom. Today's episode with Colton and James is one you will want to listen and absorb. It's meant to shed light on the most successful way to see results in the gym... by spending "time" not "money."

It's 2021! Lot's of things are changing and you are, once again, in the drivers seat to your destiny in 2021. What is going to be different than last year? What is going to change? What is your strategy? At the beginning of the year it's important to keep in mind some very specific 'rule of thumb' concepts. James and Colton cover some important topics for those of you that need a fresh new outlook on tackling a goal that has previously defeated you. Tune in to listen about how you can make this year the one that pays off all the hard work!

2020 is coming to a close... believe it or not. A full year of opportunity has passed us (yes there was plenty of opportunity). How did you do? Did you accomplish what you wanted? If no, why not?

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Many of us spend time focusing on determining goals at the beginning of the year but we fail to evaluate previous goals at the end of the year. Why didn't I succeed? What were my realistic expectations of myself? What was my primary reasoning for selecting the goal I chose? How did I navigate trials and tribulations? etc...

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As 2021 rears its head, what are you going to do differently? What is your game plan? More importantly, what changes can you make to ensure that you set yourself up for success?

Unfortunately the average diet in America lends itself to very poor health consequences. One of the most common we see as a result of over-consuming processed food is hypertension (high blood pressure). Perhaps you have had a Doctors appointment that has already told you this? The cuff gets slapped on your arm, they pump it full of air, the Doctor gets a reading, and boom... high blood pressure. The good news is that hypertension is something that is reversible in a very high percentage of individuals. James and Colton discuss hypertension and how you can best tackle lowering your blood pressure through exercise, food consumption (or lack thereof) and several other key aspects!