Feel Strong Fitness

'Plan the training, and train the plan' is correct... most of the time. When should you deviate, change, or completely abandon the plan for a workout? Justin gets into the hows and whys of ditching Plan A - sometimes backing off more than planned, sometimes changing movements completely, and sometimes swinging for the fences. Understanding your training and the intended stimulus is vital -- let's talk about it. 

Stephanie Lueras is a body-positive fitness and nutrition coach who believes strongly that there is no one-size-fits-all approach that works for everyone. She's a passionate coach with a fascinating journey that includes being a pastor and losing over 200lbs -- let's talk about it.  Please check out Heart & Sole Fitness on all the social medias, and you can visit her website to schedule a discovery call: Heartandsolefit.com

Inspired by a listener's question- how can you get your recovery in when you intend to do it...but it keeps not happening? Justin has some tips, tricks, and advice for how to make it happen, why you should care, and what counts as recovery. Let's talk about it. 

This week we have Dr. Novotny on the podcast! Dr. Amy Novotny is a breathwork specialist who uses position, posture, and breathing techniques to get people out of pain, avoid surgery, get off of medications, and improve performance. We dig into the hows and whys, including a short follow-along piece you can do at home! Reach out to her at Amy@PABRInstitue.com or follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dramynovotny or Instagram @anovotn

Justin lays down his hot take on buying shiny new things: go for it (if). Sometimes the effect of taking a new supplement, or putting on the new shoes, or starting the new program, is just the kick in the a** you need to create some desirable momentum. USE IT. No, gear and supps aren't magic, but people who ACT like those who are in shape, who feel good, who have healthy, balanced, lifestyles will start to BECOME them. Confused? This one's short and sweet-- let's talk about it. 

Ready to jump in to a new program, you just need to get in shape?  WHAT. Justin talks about where this idea may come from, why it's a trap, and how you can start moving forward TODAY. Let's talk about it. 

"I just have SO many goals, I don't know what to do!" We hear it all the time, and we love it. Justin breaks down how we break down the path forward without abandoning goals but realizing which ones overlap, which come in a particular order, and the best way to achieve ALL of them. Let's talk about it. 

How to draw inspiration from a variety of sources without losing yourself or being taken advantage of. We're not anti-influencer, but we think you should strive to be an upgraded version of YOU, not a copy of someone else. 

It seems to us that there is an uptick in scarcity mindset behavior in the fitness/wellness space right now, and we have a few things to say about it. Let's accelerate your growth, view challenges as opportunities, and build the tallest tower without engaging in any demolition. Confused? Let's talk about it. 

Robert and Kayla Hull have had a JOURNEY, and aren't done yet. Coaching, massage therapy, gym ownership, and changing mission statements are just some of the stops they've made so far -- we talk about making big decisions, working as a team while married, and what's coming next. Let's talk about it. @Robert.Hull_Coach @lift_and_chill @kayla.flippin.hull