The UFFDA! Podcast

We commonly think about muscles, bones, and other tissues of the body, but rarely to we focus on tendons and tendon health! There are some misconceptions, unknowns, and (of course) surprisingly fresh takes... Enjoy! 

Introduction to the Episode - 2:42 --> The definition of tendons, an overview of commonly known tendons, and actions they perform in the body.

How do tendons take a beating? - 5:19 --> Often injuries and discomfort that is thought of as the "joint" are ACTUALLY the tendon flare ups and inflammation of the tendon. We break down real life examples of this.

How do we strengthen them? - 9:05 --> Training for tendons looks just a LITTLE bit different than traditional strength training. How should we approach tendon training and rehab, depending on types of inflamed tendon.

How do you know what approach to take? - 13:39 --> With different types, there are different approaches necessary for rehab. We break down how to approach these, and deliver our surprisingly fresh take in your approach to training these tendons.

Recapping Today's Episode and Talking Timelines - 17:29 --> It's not a quick solution for tendonitis recovery. We talk expectations and recap the major points of what we talked about today.

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Are you ready to build your confidence and take back control of your life? We know those steps are hard, which is why we offer a free Discovery Call to any and everyone looking to make a change in their journey. You'll connect with one of the professionals from Unity Fitness on a 30-minute call where we can ask questions and answer all of yours, with the intention of helping you find the perfect fit for your goals and journey (whether it's with us or someone else).

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Oh, it's that time of year for resolutions and changing eating habits. Fad diets are popular and common to hop on, with promises of change, results, and any number of enticing things. But are they really all they're marketed as...? Tune in to find out! Enjoy!

Introduction to the Episode - 1:27 --> Following the theme of how we help our listeners best prep for the New Year, we decided to discuss nutrition to help with New Year's Resolutions, specifically the different "fad" diets that are out there!

The "Trap Marketing of Fad Diets - 4:15 --> When you're marketed from these fad diets, they're only letting you see what THEY want you to see.

Why Diets Don't Work: Thinking for the Long-Term - 9:48 --> Are all fad diets created equal?  Will they work for you like they did for your family member, friend, or co-worker who did the same thing?  What happens when the diet "runs outs"?  Is it sustainable?  We answer all those questions and so much more in the segment of the episode.

The Secret to Why Diets Can Work  - 17:25 --> Each diet has its own "method", but they all allow you to follow certain, common principles.  These principles are discussed because they are the SECRET to all fad diets.

Recapping Today's Episode by Prepping for the New Year  - 20:09 --> Let's reframe this New Year Resolution to planning for your evolution instead of your resolution.  We help with this mindset while recapping today's episode.

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Are you ready to build your confidence and take back control of your life? We know those steps are hard, which is why we offer a free Discovery Call to any and everyone looking to make a change in their journey. You'll connect with one of the professionals from Unity Fitness on a 30-minute call where we can ask questions and answer all of yours, with the intention of helping you find the perfect fit for your goals and journey (whether it's with us or someone else).

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The sport you forgot to train for?  What could it be?  We'll give you a hint: everyone deals with it and it is happening RIGHT NOW!  Enjoy!

Introduction to the Episode - 3:16 --> We identify the "sport" you forgot to train for and talk about how/why we came to this topic as well as comparing this sport to other sports, like the NFL!

How Do You Prepare for the Everyday Sport? - 13:36 --> When you're playing a sport everyday, how do you prepare?  How do you set yourself up for success?  We answer all those questions and more!

How Hollistic Fitness Helps Train for this Sport - 21:00 --> The keyword about "hollistic" is that it involves THE PERSON, not a symptom.  Let's discuss how we involve fitness as a hollistic approach to accomplish goals.

Specific Goals for Life  - 26:57 --> We can prepare and adapt for general events in life, but individuality matters as well.  As we wrap up today's episode, Em and Jordan discuss how fitness programs are designed while considering the general principles as well as specific, individual needs.

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Are you ready to build your confidence and take back control of your life? We know those steps are hard, which is why we offer a free Discovery Call to any and everyone looking to make a change in their journey. You'll connect with one of the professionals from Unity Fitness on a 30-minute call where we can ask questions and answer all of yours, with the intention of helping you find the perfect fit for your goals and journey (whether it's with us or someone else).

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This week's episode of The UFFDA! Podcast is continuing with the holiday season theme.  This time, we're diving into tactics and strategies to thrive this holiday so you can stay on track with your goals with direct, actionable tactics and strategies.

Introduction to the Episode - 1:13 --> What are we talking about? How did we get here?

First Thing's First - 2:56 --> There's one key piece to make this all work, and you need to do it FIRST.  PS if you struggle with putting yourself first, check out a previous episode on exactly how to do that by clicking here.

Proactive Behaviors for Maintenance - 5:00 --> The ultimate sign of your success is through maintenance.  Can you maintain what you've accomplished through "maintenance"?  The holidays test our true abilities and our maintenance.

Two Planning Strategies For Success  - 8:05 --> When we start to get overwhelmed through the holidays, we like to use these two key (proactive) strategies to help us thrive through the holiday parties and events.

Our Suprisingly Fresh Reminder for the Holidays  - 12:02 --> We end today's episode with gratitude and another reminder for a key golden rule to help you thrive through the holidays and beyond!

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Are you ready to build your confidence and take back control of your life? We know those steps are hard, which is why we offer a free Discovery Call to any and everyone looking to make a change in their journey. You'll connect with one of the professionals from Unity Fitness on a 30-minute call where we can ask questions and answer all of yours, with the intention of helping you find the perfect fit for your goals and journey (whether it's with us or someone else).

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It's the "holiday season"... While holidays are only single days, the season can often feel overwhelming from a nutrition perspective. The average American gains 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years. In this episode, we bring a fresh take to nutrition and the approach to it, while keeping our fitness goals in mind, over the holiday season.

Introduction to the Episode - 1:02 --> What are we talking about? How did we get here?

Defining reactive - 3:20 --> Thinking  proactively is easier when we can define the opposite first. Proactivity (and discipline) leads to freedom to DO all of the things you want to do in life.

Execution is easier when we've already made the decision - 6:25 --> Stress and lack of control influences our ability to make decisions and make decisions that may pull us out of alignment with our goals. Planning ahead allows you to see what's coming, make decisions ahead of time, and execute those when the time comes.

Looking out for your future self - 9:53 --> When we take small actions that look out for ourselves in the future, we don't leave anything to chance. This is the beauty of proactive nutrition and planning ahead.

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Are you ready to build your confidence and take back control of your life? We know those steps are hard, which is why we offer a free Discovery Call to any and everyone looking to make a change in their journey. You'll connect with one of the professionals from Unity Fitness on a 30-minute call where we can ask questions and answer all of yours, with the intention of helping you find the perfect fit for your goals and journey (whether it's with us or someone else).

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PS if you or someone you know needs to talk to someone, please reach out so we can help! We are here for you! Find us on social media or send a email over to [email protected]

We're all after something.  Whatever it is that we aspire to achieve, there are always obstacles or barriers that get in our way, trying to push us from our goals and closer to our frustrations and fears.  This episode is HOW TO NOT live in fear and frustrations, but focus on how to get what you want.

Introduction to the Episode - 0:51 -->  Clearing the air on how to get what you want with a little psychology lesson.

What do you really want? - 1:48 --> It can be easy to hop on board with a goal because a friend, family member, or coworker is pursuing it? But is it what YOU want in fitness AND in life...

Frustration leads to action - 6:25 -->  Frustration, when we focus on it, leads to our fears coming true. But when we step back and remove emotion from it, frustration can also lead to action.

HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT - 10:26 --> Here lies the answer. But please don't skip, because you'll miss important steps along the way ;)

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Are you ready to build your confidence and take back control of your life?  We know those steps are hard, which is why we offer a free Discovery Call to any and everyone looking to make a change in their journey.  You'll connect with one of the professionals from Unity Fitness on a 30-minute call where we can ask questions and answer all of yours, with the intention of helping you find the perfect fit for your goals and journey (whether it's with us or someone else).   Book your free Discovery Call by clicking here.

PS if you or someone you know needs to talk to someone, please reach out so we can help!  We are here for you!  Find us on social media or send a email over to [email protected] .

On this episode of The UFFDA! Podcast we're talking about feet and how to better take care of feet, starting with shoes.  Shoes play an intricate part in how your feet (and the rest of your body) function, but a lot of shoes may actually be doing more harm than you realize.  Are you ready for this surprisingly fresh take on shoes?

Introduction to the Episode - 0:51 -->  What matters more: fashion or function?  Let's talk about why equipment, attire, fand shoes play a vital role in performance and function.  This is obvious if we refer to a sport and the shoes to that sport, but the sport we don't talk about enough is the sport of life (and the shoe that fits that).

The Compromise of Shoes - 6:46 --> Life's demands can throw us in different directions.  Are you feet ready for it, an are your current shoes holding you back from living without compromise?

What's a Minimalist Shoe? - 9:50 -->  Minimalist shoes are a buzzword in the fitness and performance industry - and it's growing!  Find out more about what that type of shoe is and how if it's right for you!

Shoes for Training in a Gym - 14:26 --> Shoes vs barefoot vs minimalist shoes for training in a gym and beyond, plust recap of today's episode on why your type of shoes matter so much.

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Are you ready to build your confidence and take back control of your life?  We know those steps are hard, which is why we offer a free Discovery Call to any and everyone looking to make a change in their journey.  You'll connect with one of the professionals from Unity Fitness on a 30-minute call where we can ask questions and answer all of yours, with the intention of helping you find the perfect fit for your goals and journey (whether it's with us or someone else).   Book your free Discovery Call by clicking here.

PS if you or someone you know needs to talk to someone, please reach out so we can help!  We are here for you!  Find us on social media or send a email over to [email protected] .

This week's episode of The UFFDA! Podcast dives into a hot topic that's going to really make everyone think differently when it comes to diets and low calories.  Buckle up for this one!

Introduction to the Episode - 0:51 -->  How did we get to this topic?  Do low-calorie diets actually work?  If so, why does obesity continue to rise?

The Negative of Low-Calorie Diets - 4:18 --> Eating a low-calorie diet comes off as a positive action by nature, but it couldn't be further from the truth (mostly because it's not meant to be a long-term solution).  Let's dive into the long-term setbacks of low-calorie diets.

Using Habits for Long-Term Solutions - 10:36 -->  If low-calorie diets are meant to be short-term, then something else has to be in its place to focus on the long-term.  That something is sustainable habits built up over time and utilizing those habits as life skills for the future.

Mental Outlook About Food and Low-Calorie Diets - 15:55 --> We finish the episode by talking about the mental component of low-calorie diets.  There's more battles that one realizes and we uncover them all to wrap up the episode.

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Are you ready to build your confidence and take back control of your life?  We know those steps are hard, which is why we offer a free Discovery Call to any and everyone looking to make a change in their journey.  You'll connect with one of the professionals from Unity Fitness on a 30-minute call where we can ask questions and answer all of yours, with the intention of helping you find the perfect fit for your goals and journey (whether it's with us or someone else).   Book your free Discovery Call by clicking here.

PS if you or someone you know needs to talk to someone, please reach out so we can help!  We are here for you!  Find us on social media or send a email over to [email protected] .

Chances are you've probably heard of "the runner's high" that runner's experience.  But did you know that same "high" exists after a workout (or a lot of forms of exercise) for that matter?  Today's episode of The UFFDA! Podcast discusses all the "feels" you get from exercise and the science behind it while delivering our suprisingly fresh take on how to take advantage of those feels.

Introduction to Today's Topic - 0:55 -->  Today's topic comes from a client/member of our at Unity Fitness.  We introduce the surprising benefits we don't think about when we think about exercise!

The Post-Workout "High" - 4:26 --> The post-workout/exercise high is essentially the same as a runner's high.  We discuss the science behind this high as well as the sense of accomplishment and confidence we receive from doing something challenging for our mind and body.

Why You Should Do Challenging Tasks After Exercise - 8:32 --> Here's our surpringly fresh take of how you can take advantage of the feels post-exercise to do more hard things!

You're One Workout Away From a Good Mood - 10:10 --> We know stress plays a role in how we workout, sometimes altering the workout for better or for worse, BUT here's our surprisingly fresh take on how a workout can handle stress and completely transform your day.

Recapping Today's Episode w/Confidence and Accomplishment - 13:08 --> Completing difficult tasks and boosting confidence can change your day (and your life).  Tune in for a recap of today's episode as we touch on sense of accomplishment and confidence.

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Are you ready to build your confidence and take back control of your life?  We know those steps are hard, which is why we offer a free Discovery Call to any and everyone looking to make a change in their journey.  You'll connect with one of the professionals from Unity Fitness on a 30-minute call where we can ask questions and answer all of yours, with the intention of helping you find the perfect fit for your goals and journey (whether it's with us or someone else).   Book your free Discovery Call by clicking here.

PS if you or someone you know needs to talk to someone, please reach out so we can help!  We are here for you!  Find us on social media or send a email over to [email protected] .

Recovery and regeneration are big "buzz" words in the fitness and health industry.  There are thousands of tools, equipment, remedies, supplements, and programs to help with better recovery, but there's ONE that still reigns ruler of them all and that's what we're talking about today on the The UFFDA! Podcast!

Cool Acknowldegment of The UFFDA! Podcast - 1:00 - Jordan and Emily get a "humble brag" moment from the podcast.  A surreal and grateful moment for us! 

Introduction to Today's Topic - 2:34 -->  Diving in to a crucial topic towards your health and fitness: recovery.  We'll also discuss the 3 primary areas of recovery.

PS Here's a previous episode of The UFFDA! Podcast focusing on The Best Methods of Recovery!

Focusing on the 3 Primary Areas of Recovery - 9:10 --> Do you know how to begin being intetional about your recovery?  We help through this section of this episode!

Less Can be More When it Comes to Recovery - 12:06 --> Instead of focusing on ALL the other tools out there while avoiding the MAIN THING (when it comes to recovery), maybe it's on what can we take away?  What can with simplify?

How to Get the Most Out of the Recovery Tools - 13:14 --> Tune in here to learn how to maximize your recovery.

Keep it Simple and Stay Focused - 15:38 --> Here's how to keep things super simple so you can stay focused.

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Are you ready to build your confidence and take back control of your life?  We know those steps are hard, which is why we offer a free Discovery Call to any and everyone looking to make a change in their journey.  You'll connect with one of the professionals from Unity Fitness on a 30-minute call where we can ask questions and answer all of yours, with the intention of helping you find the perfect fit for your goals and journey (whether it's with us or someone else).   Book your free Discovery Call by clicking here.

PS if you or someone you know needs to talk to someone, please reach out so we can help!  We are here for you!  Find us on social media or send a email over to [email protected] .