Ryan Hurst from GMB Fitness returns to the Strong For Life podcast to share the story behind his new book, On The Mat Forever.

In this episode, he breaks down the posture-breath-mindset framework he developed to navigate adversity, culture shock, and family stress after returning to the US with his family after 28 years living in Japan. 

We dive into:

• The real reason Ryan wrote the book

• How martial arts shaped his approach to clarity and resilience

• Why walking, meditation, and movement beat optimization and biohacks

• How his son’s wrestling journey transformed his posture and confidence

• The power of “Misogi” annual physical challenges that rewire your mindset

• What burdens you're willing to carry and what that reveals about your life

Resources:

• Ryan's book: On The Mat Forever (out October 27)

• GMB Fitness: gmb.io

From travelling the World with Charles Poliquin in his 20s to coaching executives and Olympians, Eoin is one of the most experienced coaches I've ever talked to.

We talk coaching mistakes, burnout, SIBO, menopause, and how to think clearly in an overcomplicated industry.

If you're a high-performing coach, PT, or exec who wants to live younger and lead better this one is a must.

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In this episode, I’m joined by my amazing client Linda Heywood — a 72-year-old retired kindergarten teacher from Pennsylvania — who decided she wasn’t going to accept decline as inevitable.

After years of creeping pain, injuries, and feeling like she was slowing down, Linda found our program and decided to give it a shot. What followed? A total shift in energy, strength, and mindset.

She shares how she went from crutches and knee braces to walking hills, squatting for minutes at a time, playing with her grandkids, painting again without fatigue, and feeling more alive than she has in years.

We talk about:

• The power of daily steps and sleep

• Why aging doesn’t have to mean decline

• Her experience overcoming skepticism around online coaching

• How foundational habits (like morning routines, journaling, and mobility work) helped her get her body and purpose back on track.

Learn more about my women's program here: https://conorosheafitness.com/women-coaching/

A few months ago, Theresa was stuck in a cycle of pain and frustration. She’s a bodyworker, someone who helps others take care of their bodies—but she wasn’t able to take care of her own.

For 20 years, she dealt with instability from a sacral ligament injury. She tried different trainers, but the one-size-fits-all approach left her injured and unable to do even basic activities like walking without pain. She was skeptical that anything would work.

Then, she found my coaching program.

Instead of jumping into another program that ignored her needs, Theresa took a different approach—one that focused on rebuilding her foundation first.

Now, she no longer has to sit on the edge of her bed every morning, checking if her joints are in place before she stands up. She just gets up and goes.

Instead of fearing a walk because of the pain that might follow, she can now go for an hour—something she never thought possible.

Jeanne was struggling with constant pain and still working as a dental hygienist. She wanted a holistic apporach that would allow her to stay working and rebuild her body so she could do her job with less of a struggle. 

Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://conorosheafitness.com/women-coaching/

Michelle was told she'd never play tennis again. Her knees were failing her and she felt stuck and frustrated about never playing again.

After 4 weeks in our program she was back playing tennis. 

She also shares how the program has helped her:

• Lose  5.5kgs
• Sleeps 7hrs striaght vs 4 hours broken
• Tons of energy
• Way more positive
• Setting better work bounderies

Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://conorosheafitness.com/women-coaching/

Lyndon Holzheimer is building an alternaive community of families in Vanuatu and giving families a plan B who want to look at options outside their home country. 

You can learn more about Lyndon's work here: 

https://secureshoregroup.com/options/

https://www.instagram.com/secure.shores/

Gabriel was stuck in pain for 6-7 years. He got pain-free in our online program over the past 12 weeks. 

You can check out Gabriel's IG here: https://www.instagram.com/the_indomitable_blackman/

Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://conorosheafitness.com/men-coaching/

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Dana joined the program 10 weeks ago and has gotten amazing results. 

She fully rehabbed her wrist, dropped 20 lbs and has built movement into her day and weeks. 

She now feelsenergetic, lighter on her feet and more confident and capable with daily activitites like going for a walks/hikes with friends. 

Learn more about 1:1 coaching: https://conorosheafitness.com/women-coaching/

This week I'm joined by one of my online clients marylou who has thrived in our online program. 

She was taking painkillers for her hip pain and was losing a lot of lower body strength before joining the program is has thrived since joining. 

She's now pain-free and even went for a light run before our podcast episode today!

Learn about my online coaching program here: https://conorosheafitness.com/men-coaching/

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