Feel Strong Fitness

Hugo Romero was an overworked coach on the brink of burnout when he took matters into his own hands and bet big on himself. He's now a successful business owner in a tropical paradise, living his ideal life on his ideal schedule. How did he do it? Listen up.

Karolina Rzadkowolska is an author and speaker who came on the podcast to talk about her journey with alcohol and how it can affect fitness and wellness. It may seem obvious, but she brings some color and nuance - and Justin digs into how this affects people who *don't* describe themselves as struggling with alcohol.

Fitness enthusiast Brad Williams shares his insights on staying fit and healthy. Brad is a personal trainer with over a decade of experience, and we delve into his fitness hacks specifically tailored for individuals over 40. Drawing from his own journey and professional expertise, Brad emphasizes the importance of balancing fitness goals with maintaining an active social life. We cover adapting workout routines to accommodate changing bodies, dealing with injuries, and incorporating slow and mindful movements for optimal results. Brad also highlights the benefits of incorporating these principles into everyday activities and shares his personal experiences with weight training and the evolution of fitness concepts. Tune in to gain valuable fitness tips and insights from Brad's wealth of knowledge and experience. Connect with Brad here

Your pain is your power if you choose to allow it. Allie Cass lost her mom to brain cancer only eight months after diagnosis, pushing her into depression and eating disorder patterns. While dealing with all of this, Allie found a coach to help with her depression, who suggested she enter the world of bodybuilding.  Knowing what it looks like to be in many different places on the health and wellness spectrum, Allie Cass developed an integrative mind-body approach to health & fitness, helping women transform their bodies & essentially, their lives.  Listen as we discuss functional health, fitness, mindset, and personal power!   Check out Allie Cass: Website: https://www.alliecasshealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliecasshealth/?hl=en   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feel-strong/support

This a powerful question that requires curiosity, empathy, and most of all... the ability to shut the hell up. Let's talk about it.

The cost of a kettlebell workout can be daunting & overwhelming, but it gives you all benefits of cardiorespiratory exercises without the shame of aerobics. They involve various muscle groups simultaneously, increasing your strength & cardiovascular fitness. Will Del Pizzo, the Co-business owner at  Built Strong Strength Club, expounds more on why he incorporates kettlebell workouts for most clients, kettlebell culture, & benefits of different kettlebell exercises.  Mentioned Book Stretch For Success Check out Will Del Pizzo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildelpizzo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtstrongstrength/ Website: https://www.builtstrongstrength.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feel-strong/support

Criticizing yourself, diminishing yourself, tearing yourself down as a defensive maneuver before others do it is hurting you, it hurts the greater dialogue, and it hurts society. We need to talk.

Jorge Crecis, a Performance Coach, a degree holder in sports science &  a Ph.D. in non-ordinary states of consciousness, takes us through his research on the state of consciousness associated with peak performance presence, the benefits of training that state of consciousness and how to train them. The common denominator to all life experiences is “SELF.” When you are working on Self, you are working on everything, and that’s the basis of consciousness. Tune in for more insights on non-ordinary states of consciousness, the stages & how they enhance efficiency, creativity, leadership, and a better work-life balance. Check out Jorge Cresis: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/crecis/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feel-strong/support

Asking your coach questions -- good questions -- is a vital part of the coach/client (or athlete or member) relationship. Communication is paramount, and even if your coach is an expert at good communication, it's possible for elements to slip through the cracks unless you bring them forward. Justin talks about the biggest questions to ask so you can gain some clarity and confidence, and what to do if those answers don't satisfy you. 

Dr. Sheila Forman is talking about MINDFULNESS. So much baggage comes with nutrition and weight management. You try different diet approaches, which still don’t work in the long run. What’s the most sustainable way to your fitness journey? The answer lies in Mindfulness Eating! Listen as Dr. Sheila Forman, a Psychologist and Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) Instructor, takes us through mindfulness eating, its benefits, mindful meditation space, and real-world application of mindful eating despite stressful & tempting environments.