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  • Episode #43 - Brad Thorpe - The Why and How of doing Isometric exercises

    Join Jason Stella and 20+ year industry veteran and founder of Isophit Brad Thorpe discuss......

    1. His story and how he came to focus on the isometrics
    2. The science behind the benefits of isometric exercise
    3. The benefits and risks of isometric exercises
    4. Why would someone want to do isometrics vs. regular con/eccentric exercise
    5. How to program for isometrics? 
    6. Do you combine it with regular exercise (Concentric /Eccentric)
      • Frequency per week?
    7. Isophit M.S.K (Mobile Strength Kit)


    Brad Thorpe is a loving husband to Colleen, and father to his daughter Tyler. 
    Brad’s also the multi-patented inventor and CEO of the Isophit brand. Isophit specializes in the design, development, and distribution of high-quality, isometric strength training equipment, facility management, education, and media. 
    Brad’s Isophit Strength Trainer and Isophit M.S.K products are now improving health and changing lives in over 140 locations across 13 countries. Our more notable clients include the US Military, the Boca West Country Club, Canyon Ranch, and EXOS. 

    Brad’s mission in life remains simple. To help create health, change lives, and give back. 

    www.isophitmsk.ca  
    @isophit_hq  (instagram), 
    @isophit_inventor (instagram) 

    55 min
  • Episode #42 JoAnne Groves - Growing the influence of women in personal training education

    Join Jason Stella & 28 Year industry veteran Joanne Groves, Director of Education, International Master Trainer and Presenter, author with Faster health and fitness discuss.....

    1. Teaching and empowering trainers how  to question the balance of quality research.
    a. Help them use a specific process that enables them to deliver the best evidence-based experience.
    b. Giving each unique client what they want ,how they want it.
    2. Making it in a male dominated world
    3. Being taken seriously as a female personal trainer
    4. The growing influence of women in personal training education
    5. Give 3 simple tips to help find your unique voice and communication style

    https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Joanne+Groves&init=public
    https://www.instagram.com/joannegr0ves/
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTtVjUJarGG-x2n_-seaxQ
    https://twitter.com/jo8acow?lang=en

    54 min
  • Episode #41 - Anika Christ "Coach Anika" - All Things Diet & Weight Loss

    Join Anika Christ, Director of Client Optimization & Nutrition, Registered Dietician & Certified Personal Trainer and Jason Stella discuss.....

    1. How Nutrition has evolved throughout the years
    2. Pros and Cons of popular weight loss diets
    3. Strategies to jump start your health & fitness success (DTOX, Diets, 60 Day Challenge, etc)
    4. Best ways to sustain weight loss
    5. How to access Coach Anika to achieve all of your health & fitness goals.
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    https://thesource.lifetime.life/coach-anika-d-tox-class/
    https://www.lifetime60day.com/resources/coaches/ 

    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode #40 - Peter Kaufman Founder & EVP of UCAN - "A carb that doesn't act like a carb"

    Join Peter Kaufman, founder and EVP of UCAN "A carb that doesn't act like a carb" and Jason Stella discuss.....

    1. How and why UCAN was developed - The Story of Jonah and Glycogen storage disease
    2. How UCAN resistance starch is different than the others OUT there
    3. The Science behind UCAN Super Starch
    4. Reasons and ways to use UCAN
    5. Why this is used by Pro Athletes, people who want to lose weight and to fight carb cravings.

    https://ucan.co/ 

    40 min
  • Episode #39 Paul Kriegler - What you need to know about Supplements

    Join RD, Sports Nutritionist and program manager of nutritional products at LifeTime Paul Kriegler and Jason Stella discuss.....

    1. Why are supplements so controversial
    2. Regulation
    3. Clinical Dose
    4. Quality Commitment
    5. Innovative approach
    6. Introducing LifeTIme's , simplified line & how its going to continue to grow

    https://shop.lifetime.life/nutritional-supplements 

    50 min
  • Episode #38 - Bahram Akradi - Founder & CEO of LifeTime - Healthy Way of Life

    Join Bahram Akradi, Founder & CEO of Life Time and Jason Stella discuss.... 

    1. How he got started in the industry and when he came up with the unique Vision for LifeTime. 

    2. The evolution of LifeTime from its 1st club to today. 

    3. The obstacles he had to overcome over the years 

    4. How he used the concept "Think Big, Start Small & Move Fast" to continue to innovate the health, fitness & well-being industry. 

    5. How LifeTime has become an "Omni-Channel" business offering both brick and mortar facilities as well as the best virtual/online offerings in the world. 

    6. Life Time Live, Work, Play and Stay offerings 

    7. The importance and future of Personal Training 

    8. How he ensures he pushes himself by working out, teaching classes and participating in ultra-endurance events like Leadville 100. 

    9. How Life Time has overcome the Covid-19 pandemic and is set up for massive success moving forward.




    40 min
  • Episode #37 - Todd Durkin - How to make an IMPACT in the Fitness industry

    Join Todd Durkin, internationally recognized strength, speed and conditioning coach, personal trainer, body worker, motivational speaker, and author who motivates, educates, and inspires people worldwide.  He is the founder of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, a world-class facility, Author of several books, including his most recent, Get Your Mind Right, and host of The Todd Durkin IMPACT Show” and Jason Stella discuss......

    1. What consistent themes have you seen over the years working to help PTs and coaches earn a living and creating a career they can retire from as a Fit pro
    2. How using a compelling vision leds to your commitment in achieving your goals.
    3. What were the biggest moments in your life that led to your massive success?
    4. Who were your mentors and when did you decide to move from mentoree to becoming the mentor
    5. The importance of Amplifying Gratitude
    6. How to get your mind right
    7. How using the quote, "The bigger your dream, the more important your team" has impacted his career
    8. Explain his two courses, The IMPACT certification & Mastermind group.

    IMPACT Coaching (next program starts Feb 8, 2021):  https://todddurkin.com/impact-coaching/
    IMPACT Coaching Certification:  https://impactcertification.todddurkin.com/
    Todd Durkin Mastermind Program:  https://todddurkinmastermind.com/

    Two offers for the Mastermind:
    #1.  FREE "Vital Needs" Coaching Call for any trainer or fitness pro looking to identify how & where to best spend their time, energy, and resources to attain their goals and dreams.   
    https://todddurkinmastermind.com/free-vna-coaching-call

    #2. 50% OFF the Todd Durkin Mastermind Institute for ONE-Month. This would be $49.00 off the normal $99.00 price. Therefore, you can try Todd's Coaching Program and get coached by Todd for ONE MONTH for just $49.00.

    Redeem by putting the code "LIFETIME" in the checkout when you register.
    Or you can email Todd at [email protected] and put "LIFETIME & TD Mastermind" in subject line and Todd will follow-up.


    BOOKS:
    If you would like a signed-copy...
    GET YOUR MIND RIGHT.... https://todddurkin.com/products/get-your-mind-right-autographed-copy/
    IMPACT Body Plan...  https://todddurkin.com/products/the-impact-body-plan-book/
    The WOW BOOK...  https://todddurkin.com/products/the-wow-book/

    54 min
  • Episode #36 - David Freeman - National Program Lead for Alpha Training at LifeTime

    Join David and Jason Stella discuss....

    1. The joy and fear of entering and overcoming the Dark Space.
    2. How he got started in the industry
    3. How he found his way to LifeTime
    4. How  LifeTime has helped build your personal and professional brand
    5. Who/What/How has attributed to your success as a Fit Pro
    6. What was one of your biggest struggle/obstacles that you overcame and has led you to be who you are today?
    7. What is in store in the future for you and Alpha?
    8. How to get trained by David on the LifeTime Virtual Platform. 


    David Freeman is a health and fitness professional that has been in the fitness industry for 10+ years. 
    • He’s the National Program Leader for Alpha Training with Life Time The Healthy Way of Life Company. 
    • He has been featured on the cover of Experience Life Magazine and in Men’s Health and Men’s Journal, as the subject matter expert in helping change lives around the world and grow Life Time’s performance brand, Alpha. 
    • David attended the University of Richmond where he played football, and went on to play professionally overseas where he first found his calling and purpose as a fitness professional. 
    • Husband to Mechelle, and Father to Bayne (7) and Harley (5).

    Www.Instagram.com/freezy30   
    http://linkedin.com/in/david-freeman30 
    Www.YouTube.com/freezy30  

    40 min
  • Episode #35 - Christine Fitzgerald Hardy - Founder Smart Vine Wine (Glyphosate Free, Paleo / Keto friendly and certified vegan wine)

    Christine Fitzgerald Hardy is a Certified Nutrition Educator with a Masters in Nutrition and a member of the Holistic Pediatrics Association, Nationwide Holistic Mom’s Network & Founder of Smart Vine.  One of the only Glyphosate Free, Paleo / Keto friendly and certified vegan wines

    Join Christine and Jason Stella discuss....

    1. Why do I have to give up wine in order to lose weight?”
    2. "How could people enjoy wine without it destroying all the hard work they put into a healthy and active lifestyle?"
    3. What’s in Most Wine that make it destructive to your Health and are the cause of most headaches and feelings of sluggishness after a night of sipping wine.
    4. Researching which wines fit her standards for a ‘healthy and clean wine’ and realized she needed to create her own because it just didn’t exist....UNTIL NOW!


    https://smartvinewine.com/
    All guests of the show can use  the discount code "buy3get30" to get $30 off a 3pk of wine

    33 min
  • Episode #34 - Jeimy Bueno Prisby - LifeTIme Elite performer, International Presenter and Zumba Master Instructor

    Join Jeimy Bueno Prisby and  Jason Stella discuss….

    1. How she got started in the Health & Fitness industry
    2. How she found her way to LifeTime – Elite Performer
    3. When she figured out that she could make a living / career in this industry?
    4. What was  the toughest thing you had to overcome that lead you to who you are today
    5. What were the 2 or 3 major decisions she had to make in your life that were scary, but because you followed through have led to your success as a person and professional
    6. What are you most excited about now regarding your position and LifeTime (Digital, Live streaming?)


    Jeimy is 
    •Originally from Dominican Republic. 
    •Dancer since the age of 3 and came to the USA in 2005 with a  work visa to work  in Physical Therapy field. 
    • Her dance career transcended from the Dominican republic’s prestigious university Dance Group to the Usa as an Ballroom Dancing amateur Competitions,  
    • Became a Zumba instructor in 2011 
    • presenting the Rand worldwide as part of the top talent for Zumba Fitness, featured as one of the 5 top talents  in the newest Zumba Video Game in Nintendo Switch, model for Zumba Wear Apparel, ZIN volumes and campaigns to become an instructor for Zumba, find a cure for ALS and worked with the Zumba department of education as a Zumba jammer 
    • In addition, Jeimy was part of the Gshock watch newest comercial and Photoshoot campaign, works full-time at Life Time Athletic gym in New York  as  top Fitness model brand model, Manager of the group fitness, cycle, dance, Yoga and Barre program as well as An Elite Performer teaching Zumba, indoor cycle, strength and cardio clases and Master trainer for the cycle program. 
    • In the television world she’s a proud member for the DIO  ( dance it out ) cast a dance show released at the lifetime channel season 1 in 2019.


    42 min

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