Strength Training for Resilience and Grip Strength

What does it take to balance a demanding career, fatherhood, and staying fit? In Episode 160 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez sit down with Andre Crews, who shares how he went from a finance career to becoming a fitness expert, creating life-changing results for clients, including busy dads like YOU. If you're tired of feeling stuck and want to take control of your fitness without sacrificing family time, this episode has exactly what you need.

Andre breaks down his secret training methods, like Bulgarian split squats, that helped him build strength and resilience while juggling the demands of everyday life. Whether you're looking to stay active for your kids, improve your work-life balance, or just finally feel fulfilled in your fitness journey, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.

Through relatable stories and honest lessons, the hosts explore how small, consistent efforts, both in the gym and at home, can lead to huge transformations. Tune in and see how practical, functional fitness can create strength not just for the gym, but for your daily life as a father, leader, and husband. Don't miss this motivational conversation that will leave you ready to tackle whatever comes your way.

Hit play, and let's dive in. Stay tuned until the end to hear Andre’s personal tips that completely changed the way he trains and how you can make it work for your lifestyle too!

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Chapters:

0:00 Andre Cruz shares his journey from finance to fitness  

2:02 From banking to becoming a personal trainer  

5:15 The challenges of building a career as a personal trainer  

7:07 Personalized training programs and client success stories  

10:52 The value of in-person training over online coaching  

12:39 Thoughts on his son pursuing a fitness career  

16:23 Recognizing the need for change without hitting rock bottom  

18:02 Exploring passions before making career changes  

21:27 Financial stability and strong relationships before having kids  

23:11 Understanding the commitment required for parenthood  

26:40 Andre's relationship journey and family planning with his wife  

28:25 Evolving conversations about having children during the pandemic  

31:36 Parenthood’s impact and discovering its deeper meaning  

33:21 Honest reflections on the joys and challenges of parenting  

36:27 Quality time with kids during formative years  

38:02 Bulgarian split squats: building strength and performance  

41:10 Zercher squats and farmers carries for strength and toughness  

42:40 Focusing on foundational movements for fitness progression  

46:01 Functional fitness for real-world strength  

47:42 The importance of personal experience in training  

50:54 Building strength and hypertrophy with Bulgarian split squats  

52:35 Proper technique for Bulgarian split squats  

55:56 Challenges in gym ownership and scaling a fitness business  

57:32 Transitioning from gym ownership to online coaching  

1:00:42 Prioritizing family and work-life balance through online coaching  

1:02:24 The importance of hard work, perseverance, and risk-taking  

1:05:34 Wrapping up with fitness insights and inspiration