
The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast
Welcome to The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast! Your one stop shop for everything nutrition, fitness and mindset. We believe this a mind, body and spirit evolution. Educational episodes drop every Tuesday and Guest Appearances drop every Friday! My name is Brad Jensen, owner and CEO of Next Level. It's my oath to bring you value. That is the whole goal of this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!
(Formerly The Key Nutrition Podcast)
Latest episodes

Sep 4, 2020 • 1h 13min
KNP178 - Conversation with Jordan Syatt - Mini Cuts, Calorie Deficits, Keto, 75-Hard and More!
On today’s episode, we had my good friend Jordan Syatt back on the podcast! Jordan has been on before, please check out his episode “The Big Mac Challenge” linked below if you missed it. With Jordan and I having developed such a great friendship, it obviously turned into a great conversation. We discussed what a mini cut is and how Jordan's just went. Jordan weighed in on his thoughts on calorie deficits, counting calories, Keto, 75-Hard and P90x. As always, Jordan delivers his message in such an honest and impactful way! The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast - Click Here The Jordan Syatt Mini Cut Video - Click Here Big Mac Challenge Video - Click Here Jordan Syatt Previous Podcast Episode - Click Here Next Level Experience – Wait List –> Click Here Order From Top Notch Nutrition -> Click Here Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Guest Jordan Syatt – @syattfitness Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Sep 1, 2020 • 51min
KNP177 - The Scale is Just Data - Why it Fluctuates and How to Have a Healthy Relationship with it
On today’s episode, Michelle and I discuss why the scale will fluctuate. We gave you 10 reasons why you might see fluctuations in the scale as well as how to improve your relationship with the scale. The answer is not to abandon weighing yourself altogether. Reasons for the scale fluctuations might include the following listed below. We went into detail on each one of these areas and tried to give you some education behind each point. As we always say, education drives compliance. 1. You drank a ton of water 2. You strength trained yesterday 3. You at more sodium than normal 4. You ate more carbs that normal 5. You haven't gone to the bathroom in a while 6. You're about to start your period 7. It's the weekend 8. Your weight was down yesterday 9. You're stressed out 10 Lack of sleep! Next Level Experience – Wait List –> Click Here Order From Top Notch Nutrition -> Click Here Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines – @mykeylife Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Aug 28, 2020 • 52min
KNP176 - Macros 101 - Tips, Tricks and Nuances
On today's episode I provided a beginners guide to macros. I went over what macros are, the nuances that hang up so many people, and specific tips and tricks on how to track and navigate macros. This was a much needed episode as I tend to talk about macros so often! References: Setting Macros For Fat Loss Podcast Macros Video Explanation Social Macro Tracker E-book Next Level Experience – Wait List –> Click Here Order From Top Notch Nutrition -> Click Here Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines – @mykeylife Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Aug 25, 2020 • 55min
KNP175 - Rapid Fire Q&A - Free Meals, Eating Below BMR, Micronutrients and Much More!
Today's episode was a rapid fire Q & A. We got through over a dozen of your questions! I also did not read the questions prior to the show, which made it fun for quick and intuitive responses. A few of the questions covered included: How to track micros Alcohol affecting a bulk more than a cut Eating below your BMR Incorporating “free” meals in a maintenance phase And lots more! www.leafwellbotanicals.com Next Level Experience – Wait List –> Click Here Order From Top Notch Nutrition -> Click Here Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines – @mykeylife Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Aug 21, 2020 • 48min
KNP174 - The Power of Our Breath
On todays episode, I talk about the power of our breath and how breath work can immensely help your fitness journey. You’ve probably read about the benefits of deep breathing — even a few deep breaths can lower blood pressure and cortisol levels and increase parasympathetic tone, but breathwork is a little different. Formal breath work practices exert some even more impressive positive effects on the body and work in a different and almost opposite way. I am by no means an expert on this subject, so consider this breath work for dummies 101. I went over all the benefits as well as tips and tricks to implement this in your everyday life. Resources: Box Breathing App Universal Breathing: Wimhof app Pause Breath Work @samanthaskelly Next Level Experience – Wait List –> Click Here Order From Top Notch Nutrition -> Click Here Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Aug 18, 2020 • 42min
KNP173 - The Importance of Maintenance Phases
On today's episode, Michelle and I discussed the immense value of a maintenance phase in ones dieting journey. Maintenance phases are a wildly untapped tool that so many people could benefit from. Allowing ourselves to take a dieting break can feel so good, especially when it’s timed right with your unique life. Simply maintaining can be a big win, and can set you up to go into your next dieting phase feeling refreshed and motivated again. We gave specific points to why and when maintenance phases are a great idea, as well as many benefits from taking these times. Next Level Experience – Wait List –> Click Here Order From Top Notch Nutrition -> Click Here Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines – @mykeylife Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Aug 14, 2020 • 1h 1min
KNP172 - Stopping The Self-Sabotage Cycle With Marci Neven
On today's episode I was joined by my good friend Marci Neven. We talked a lot about self sabotage which I really enjoyed. Marci is a fitness and nutrition coach in Northern California. Having struggled with disordered eating and over exercising in her twenties that resulted in health issues and developing an autoimmune disease, her purpose is to empower women to take a holistic approach to their health and fitness. Marci believes daily spiritual practices, stress management, proper nutrition and purposeful strength training, are the foundation of lasting change. She's passionate about sharing the tools she's used to overcome her own struggles to help others rewrite the stories that no longer serve them and start becoming their most aligned and fulfilled selves. You can find more of Marci’s work at www.marcinevinfitness.com Or listen to her on the Decades of Strength podcast. Next Level Experience Program Wait List –> Click Here Order From Top Notch Nutrition -> Click Here Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Gust Marci Neven - @marcineven Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Aug 11, 2020 • 44min
KNP171 - Top Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Fitness Journey
On today's episode I discussed the things I wish I would have known when I started my fitness journey. I gave you 9 things that I am so grateful to know now that I didn't during my journey. I also touched on the concepts of grit and grace as well as my personal thoughts on other coaches buying followers. Next Level Experience Program Wait List –> Click Here Order From Top Notch Nutrition -> Click Here Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Aug 7, 2020 • 53min
KNP170 - Mindset - Fitness, Marriage, and With Ourselves With Natalie Clay
On today's episode, I was joined my friend and client, Natalie Clay. Natalie is a certified life coach through a life coaching school that works mainly with married couples. We talked a lot about how to make health goals that work within a marriage as well as a ton on mindset around food, fitness and life. A little more about Natalie: Natalie specializes in Couples Coaching and has coached hundreds of people to rediscover enjoyment and connection in their relationship. After living and working in New York City for almost 15-years, Natalie moved to Salt Lake City where she lives with her husband and 5 kids. Natalie is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and understands that many people don't view divorce as an easy decision. At the same time, Natalie doesn't believe that all marriages should last. Ultimately, Natalie believes this decision is one that only the individuals involved in the marriage should make for themselves. Natalie loves the people she works with and strives to bring peace and clarity to whatever decision they decide to make. Next Level Experience Program Wait List –> Click Here Order From Top Notch Nutrition -> Click Here Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Guest Natalie Clay – @natalieclaycoaching Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Aug 4, 2020 • 37min
KNP169 - 3 Fitness Hacks To Get Better Results
On today's show we talked about 3 hacks that we feel not enough people are talking about. #1)Toxic relationships and people are devastating to a fitness transformation. Not only just from a horrible emotional point of view, but wreck havoc on your physical body as well. Most don't realize how inflamed one gets when having these people in your life. Stress hormones go through the roof. The harmful wear and tear take a considerable toll on literally every cell of your body. #2) We talked about gratitude. When it comes to fat burners or any aesthetically driven supplements, people spend far too much money on this crap. We talked about taking the money you would spend on a fat burner and buying a gratitude journal instead. You want to really win the game? Invest that money in bettering your soul and spirit. #3) Last item was time blocking. Time blocking is one of the most underused hacks to really hit your fitness goals. This habit will help you not only in your fitness, but your life. Craig Smith Focus Journal -> Click Here Next Level Experience Program Wait List –> Click Here Order From Top Notch Nutrition -> Click Here Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines – @mykeylife Key Nutrition – @keynutrition