Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone

Episode 311 - Bob Esquerre, MA, NSCA-CPT - Fitness, Health & Wellness Industry Business Solutions Consultant, Educator and Author

“Take a challenge, overcome a challenge, and be successful!”

“Networking, Networking, Networking…We can’t do it by ourselves!”

“It’s the entire business that drives everything else.” Bob Esquerre

It’s time for another awesome episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast featuring today’s special guest, Bob Esquerre! Whether you are a fitness professional or a gym owner, you cannot hide from Bob. He is the Taylor Swift of the fitness industry when it comes to mentors; he is everywhere! After thirteen years working in the corporate sector, this self-made manager and independent consultant is here to share some of the most important lessons he has learned over the last 74 years! From the time he was a child “surviving” the Bronx, to running the first EQUINOX facility in New York City, Bob has been on a constant upward trajectory. Listen up as Bob discusses what he feels has been the key to his success as a consultant, speaker, and educator for companies around-the-globe. If you are looking to break out of your mundane routine, this episode is for you! Bob Esquerre breeds success, so take some of his “golden nuggets” and get to work!

Yes. You Can!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

LinkedIn: Bob Esquerre

Facebook: Bob Jolyn Esquerre

Facebook Group: Esquerre Fitness Group

(X) Twitter: @bobesquerre

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Episode 310 - Chris Nikic, IRONMAN and Nik Nikic, Proud Father

“One Percent Better…a purposeful effort to be better every day…be one percent better every workout…be consistent and persistent.”

“I decided to take a different approach…only positive…we taught him (Chris) differently…we had to reprogram the sub-conscious mind…achievement becomes a lifestyle.” -Nik Nikic

“Who you are is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift to the world.”

This episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast is a MUST listen! Let’s give it up for Chris and Nik Nikic, two of the most amazing humans you will ever meet! Chris, with the support of his dad, Nik, has not only completed multiple IRONMAN races and marathons, received prestigious ESPY awards, become a sponsored athlete, but also happens to be the first person to do it with Down Syndrome. Today, Chris and Nik are here to shed some light on the magnitude of their mission, to change the way the world views the capabilities of those with Down Syndrome, Autism, and other neurodivergent disabilities. Through the 1% Better Chris Nikic Foundation, this father-son team is educating parents, educators, athletes and more about the power of implementing and executing the 1% Better habit to create a lifestyle of achievement! Through their books, documentaries, keynote speeches, and unwavering belief that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, the Nikics are making huge waves in the world, and they are just getting started! To find out more about how to get involved and support the foundation, be sure to check out www.ChrisNikic.com!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Yes. You Can!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

Chris and Nik Nikic Sites and Links:

Website: www.ChrisNikic.com

Support the Foundation: 1% Better Chris Nikic Foundation (cornerstone.cc)

Instagram @chrisnikic

Facebook: Chris Nikic

Book: 1% Better: Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too: Signed by C – shop.chrisnikic.com (shop-chrisnikic-com.myshopify.com)

Episode 309 - Tatyana Johnston - Sport Performance Lead at OMORPHO

“The name OMORPHO is derived from Greek, meaning “beautiful,” and is the lens through which we create gorgeous products and services that simplify the pursuit of a fit life.”

“Think of it as a second skin…it doesn’t inhibit the way you move.”

It’s time for another awesome Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast featuring today’s amazing guest, Tatyana Johnston, the sport performance lead at OMORPHO. Joining the show from Lake Oswego, Oregon, Tatyana is going to blow your mind when she explains the power of gravity sportswear when it comes to unlocking your body’s full potential. Listen closely while she reveals how simply “loading your body with small amounts of naturally distributed weight when training…can help you get stronger, fitter and faster by simply changing what you wear.” From the professional athlete looking to achieve peak performance to the average person looking to improve their health, Tatyana and OMORPHO are helping people burn 8% more calories when they simply wear OMORPHO vests, shirts, leggings and more. If this sounds too good to be true, you are about to be amazed by the science-based results and the power of micro-loaded clothing. You must check this out! www.omorpho.com

Yes. You Can!

Christine and Brian, Two Fit Crazies

Website: www.omorpho.com

APP: OMORPHO Fitness

Instagram @omorpho

Facebook: OMORPHO

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Episode 308 - Dr. Erik Korem PhD - Founder of AIM 7/Sports Scientists/High Performance Thought Leader/Expert in Sleep and Stress Resilience

“Build the capacity to adapt.”

“The strength and conditioning coach builds the engine…they have to go out and rev it.”

“Reverse engineer…understand what the target is…break it down…what does the sport actually require?”

It’s a great day for an amazing episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast with your favorite “fit crazie” hosts, Brian and Christine. In today’s show, let’s hear it for our brilliant guest and founder of AIM 7, Dr. Erick Korem! Joining the show from Houston, Erik reveals his most recent project, a new APP called AIM 7. Listen up as Erick explains how AIM 7 is about to revolutionize the planet when it comes to “building the capacity to adapt to stress both physically and mentally.” While Dr. Erik delves into the power of being able to quantify adaptations when it comes to tracking pillars of health, he also shares his fascinating journey from coaching Jamaican sprinters and high-level collegiate football programs, to working with the general population to improve longevity. Whether you are an athlete looking to reach your potential or simply a busy person who doesn’t have a lot of time to devote to your health, this is for you! Be sure to check out www.AIM7.com to learn more about how to turn data into life-long healthy habits!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

[email protected]

Erik Korem Links!

Instagram/Facebook/X: Erik Korem

Website: www.aim7.com

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Episode 307 - Christine Conti wins IDEA World 2023 Fitness Instructor of the Year!

“One day I may not be able to do this, but today is not that day!”

“The goal in life is to find your gift. Your purpose in life is to give it away…and I just happen to be lucky enough to have realized my gift.”

The Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone just returned from the IDEA World 2023 Convention in LA and are excited to share the BIG news! Get ready as Brian interviews his favorite co-host about what it was like to experience the Opening Ceremonies on July 13th at the LA Convention Center and receive the most prestigious and coveted award in the entire fitness industry, the IDEA WORLD 2023 Fitness Instructor of the Year! Listen up as Christine discusses how an investment banker turned English teacher was able to elbow her way to the top of the fitness industry in only 6 short years. Among the laughs and chaos, Christine shares some important lessons learned on her circuitous journey from a fitness enthusiast to a world-recognized speaker and health and wellness leader. You will not want to miss this episode because it is also chock full of some awesome and inspiring stories, tons of laughs, and let’s not forget, Oprah!

Yes. You Can!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

Facebook: Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast

Instagram: @twofitcrazies

Website: www.twofitcrazies.com and www.contifit.com

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Episode 306 - Dane Robinson - Fitness Professional/Educator/Speaker, Daily Burn On-Air Instructor, Total Gym TV Coach, Creator of the Fit Pro Game Plan

“An education can give you options, but you still have to walk through doors….”

“The only person I work for is myself…my day is a portfolio of my pillars…I am in control of my own happiness and my own destiny.”

It’s time to heat things up for the summer as the Two Fit Crazies welcome the one and only, Dane Robinson! Joining us from his home in Atlanta, Georgia, Dane shares his journey from fitness enthusiast to top presenter in the fitness industry. Listen up as Dane discusses how his time playing football for the University Buffalo and at a professional level led him to become the international fitness leader he is today! Dane, who also happens to be a new “daddy,” explains how living each day as a “portfolio of my pillars” and believing that when you “DTW,” or “Do the Work,” you can take control of your own happiness and destiny. Dane believes that success comes from showing that you are “a human being and vulnerable,” and that you value the human experience. Grab a pen and paper because Dane Robinson is here to provide you with valuable information for any professional looking to make more meaningful connections with clients, build lasting relationships, and crush every goal! Now, let’s DTW!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.twofitcrazies.com

Dane’s Links:

Website: www.CoachDaneRobinson.com

Facebook: Dane Robinson

Instagram: @coachdanerobinson

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Episode 305 - Mariana Santos - Brazily Fitness - Co-Founder/CEO

“Brazilian dance allowed me to break out of my shell.”

“Confidence is something you need to chase your dreams…that’s the end goal…more people chasing their dreams.” Mariana Santos

If you ever wondered what Canada and Brazil have in common, this episode is for you! The Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast are excited to welcome the co-creator of Brazily™ Fitness, Mariana Santos. This Brazilian who was born in Canada is here to reveal how she and her husband bring the “Brazilian way of life” to people around the world. Mariana explains the importance of living by the Brazily™ Principles which includes the motto, “Viva a Vibe,” or Live the Vibe. Inspired by a love for Brazilian culture, Mariana explains that Brazily™ Fitness is not just a dance program, but a means in which to “empower individuals to infuse their lives with laughter, joy, happiness, smiles and fun-one exhilarating Brazily™ class at a time. If you are looking for a “renewed zest for life” or to “celebrate what truly matters-YOU,” then be sure to check out Brazily™ Fitness!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

https://www.BrazilyFitness.com

Call/Text: +1-873-288-5488

Facebook: Brazily Fitness

Instagram: @brazilyfitness

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Episode 304 - 1% Better - Christine Guides Chris Nikic and Friends at Eagleman Half-Ironman

“Technically, I was Chris’s guide, but he helped guide me to open my eyes and my heart out there on that course…it was definitely one of the top 10 most amazing experiences of my life!”

“We made history that day…we are opening the door for athletes around-the-world!”

Do you know what it means to be “1% Better” each day? In this episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, Christine opens up about one of the top 10 most amazing experiences of her life! One Fit Crazie shares what it was like to be a part of history as she guided the one and only, Chris Nikic, to his first Half-IRONMAN 70.3 finish! Chris, who became the first person with Down Syndrome to complete an IRONMAN in 2020, has since become famous around-the-world by starting a movement to prove that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. Along with his dad, Nik, they are out to inspire the globe that anyone can “achieve more with a simple plan…build a 1% better habit” each day. Listen closely as Christine reveals what it was like to spend 3 days living with Chris and three other very special athletes, their guides, and their parents in preparation for the first ever IRONMAN 70.3 with a group of neurodivergent athletes. There was lots of hugging, laughing, smiling, and happy tears throughout the weekend as these four athletes competed and crossed the finish line in Cambridge, Maryland. Be ready for your heart to grow three sizes after hearing this episode! To learn more about Chris and 1% Better, visit www.ChrisNikic.com. If you are interested in getting more involved, email Christine at [email protected]!

Yes. You Can!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazies!

Christine and Brian

www.twoftcrazies.com

Website: www.chrisnikic.com

Christine Conti and Brian Prendergast

Podcasters, Endurance Athletes, Trailblazers, Fit Crazies

Facebook: Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast

Instagram: @twofitcrazies

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Episode 303 - Lisa Charles and Christi Conti - Co-Owners of Reinventing the Woman International Tribe, RTW Tribe Group, RTW Coaching and RTW Retreats

“Reinventing the Woman…We live the 3 C’s!”

“…be COURAGEOUS in your life…ready to make the COMMITMENT to challenge your brain-body beliefs…thrive in a loving and supportive COMMUNITY.”

If you are craving the desire to step boldly into greatness and be a part of an international community of intelligent, driven, and trailblazing women, look no further! Get ready to hear from the co-creators of the REINVENTING THE WOMAN INTERNATIONAL TRIBE, Coach Lisa and Coach Christi! Yes! You heard it right! Let’s welcome back former “fit crazie” guest and best-selling author, Lisa Charles, who is joined by none other than one of your favorite co-hosts of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, Christine Conti! Listen up as Lisa and Christi delve into the story of how a simple conversation led to the creation of an international company now changing the lives of women around-the-globe. Get inspired to step into your greatness as these two passionate women recall the most life-changing moments at their last RTW retreat in the Dominican Republic and listen to how they will bring more authentic diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and retreats to the corporate world. Anything is possible and ideas are LIMITLESS when you are in the presence of these two! Find out more about how to join the RTW TRIBE and attend the next RTW Healing Oasis Retreat in Tulum, Mexico November 2023 at www.rtwtribe.com.

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

Reinventing the Woman (RTW) Links:

Facebook: RTW Tribe

Instagram: @rtwtribe

LinkedIn: @RTWtribe

Website: www.rtwtribe.com

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Episode 302 - Amy Thompson - Owner and COO of IDEA Health and Fitness Association/Wellness Advocate/International Presenter/Industry Activist

“I leaned into my soft skills. I could be an effective leader and do it in a non-traditional way.”

“Everything we do is to innovate…to help the future fitness professional.”

“Don’t talk about it, be about it.”

“Now is the time to act.” -Amy Thompson

It has been years in the making, but today is the day! Let’s welcome the owner and chief executive officer of IDEA World Health and Fitness Association, Amy Thompson! In this episode, the Two Fit Crazies sit down with one of the most powerful women in the fitness industry as she shares how her passion for physical activity led to her incredible success both personally and professionally. From her time growing up in Provo, Utah with nine siblings, to her acquisition of IDEA World, Amy’s journey has consisted of countless trips around the world, dozens of roles in and around the fitness industry, and tons of priceless learning experiences. Listen up as Amy reveals her “why” for wanting to acquire IDEA World and how she plans to set the bar for the fitness industry as well as help support the future fit pro. Along with running the IDEA World Conference each year, known as the Academy Awards of the fitness industry, Amy has recently taken on the role as VP for World Active. This organization provides a unified voice to advocate for equity, inclusion, and diversity for fitness professionals at the global level. To find out more about Amy or IDEA, visit www.IdeaFit.com!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

[email protected]

Facebook: Amy Boone Thompson and IDEA Health and Fitness Association

Instagram: @amyboonethompson and @ideafit

LinkedIn: Amy Thompson

Website: www.ideafit.com

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