Ep 46: Olympic Lifting and Programming for Optimal Health with Yosh Stoklosa

On today’s episode I am joined by Yosh Stoklosa, whom I’ve known for many years through our association with Romeo Athletics (in Enfield and Avon, Connecticut), him as a coach and trainer and myself as a long-time member.

We talked about coaching, the fitness industry, optimal health, and training, including programming and Olympic lifting.

Yosh is a Certified Sports Performance Coach and Personal Trainer at Romeo Athletics in Connecticut. Through his professional career as a Behavioral Counselor and Group Fitness Coach, Yosh learned about the importance of mental health and wellness, and now serves as a guide and mentor to others on their own fitness journey.

You'll learn all about:

• Yosh's background in fitness, coaching, and mental health
• His approach to training, programming, and coaching others
• Lessons as a Behavioral Counselor that apply to fitness / personal training
• What optimal health looks like
• The current state of the fitness industry
• Who benefits the most from hiring a coach (is it everyone?)
• Advice for someone who wants to go it alone to get started, be consistent, and find success in their training
• Top 3 priorities/tips regarding training
• How someone finds purpose (to stick with the plan / optimize their health)
• Olympic lifting (why someone would learn, benefits, why you enjoy competing)

Episode resources:

• Find Yosh on Instagram - @the_yo5h
• Find Yosh at Romeo Athletics (in Enfield and Avon, Connecticut)
• Watch the episode on video here

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