Wanting to get into shape and stay fit is a noble goal. But how can you achieve your fitness goals without compromising your relationships and quality of life?

In this episode, we're joined by Marcus Filly. Marcus is a multiple-time CrossFit Games athlete, creator, and founder of Functional Bodybuilding — a training program that combines aspects of functional fitness and bodybuilding.

Don shares the importance of creating a fitness routine that allows time for other life-enriching activities like spending time with family and sharing social meals. He also takes us down his journey through competitive fitness and its influence on his coaching style, highlighting the need for regular, moderate workouts rather than strenuous ones.

In this episode, you'll discover:

- How to achieve fitness goals while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.

- The importance of adhering to a consistent and moderate fitness schedule.

- The importance of empathy when coaching.

- How artificial intelligence (AI) will transform the fitness industry.

- The future of content creation in the fitness industry.

0:00 – Introduction

1:22 – Body image and public perception

8:28 – Marcus's personal fitness journey

16:38 – Training with high performers and preparing mentally for competitions

30:17 – How competitive experiences shaped Marcus’s coaching style

36:12 – Why empathy matters when coaching

45:30 – Role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fitness industry

53:49 – Future of content creation in the fitness industry

56:28 – Wrapping up

Connect with Marcus:

Website: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/

YouTube: @marcusfilly

Instagram: @marcusfilly

TikTok: @marcusfilly