The Daniel Yores Podcast

Alex McBrairty (@_ateamfit_) is a fitness psychologist, coach and writer. Having gone through his own fitness transformation journey that completely changed his life, he now coaches others to do the same. The nuts and bolts of fitness and nutrition are relatively straightforward. The tough part is always how to implement them in your life, and how to do so consistently. The psychological aspect of fitness is just as - if not more - important than the physical, and also more difficult. Alex and I spoke about some ways to motivate yourself and develop new habits. We also spoke about how to shift your mindset to make the best of a situation. Of course we all have bad days, but the goal is to have more good days more often. Some people really get bogged down on details that aren’t as important as you feel in your head and in your heart. If you improve this, everything else falls into place. There is a ton to learn in this episode, I’d suggest listening twice. To learn more about Alex and his coaching, visit ateamfit.com and follow him on IG.The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here.Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people. Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on Twitter @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Dr. Jonathan Mike (@drjmike) has  PhD in Exercise Science, is a sports performance coach, author, and international speaker. He has been training for over 25 years. Over that time, he’s learned to blend the scientific principles of training with the real-world experience to become a world-class coach and educator. Jon is a highly sought after speaker so we are very lucky to have had him on the podcast and learn from him. The nuggets of information you’ll pick up in this episode will help you understand training better AND be able to apply it immediately. Training isn’t just science and books, but it’s also not just “bro science” - the best requires a blend of both. The good news is this is all very highly acceptable in today’s world, and you’d do well to seek out that information. We spoke about training principles and how to set up your workouts, tweak your exercises, and enhance your training while still keeping things fun. To keep up with Dr. Jon, follow him on IG, Youtube and Facebook. And check out his website here. The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here.Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people. Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on Twitter @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

People flocking to the cardio machines ahead of summer is as predictable as the sun rising tomorrow. As well as the classic “I’m gonna do 10-15 mins on the stairmaster to finish my workout, cause I’m cutting you know.” Does this work? Is it broscience, real science, somewhere in between? Is it a waste of time, or the best use of time possible? What is cardio, and does it even have anything to do with fat loss? How should you add cardio into your workout routine for the most benefits - in terms of health, performance, and fat loss? These are all super common questions, myths and suggestions that were covered in this episode. I’d highly encourage you to forward this to your gym buddies who are looking to shred down a bit for summer. Better yet, you should reach out to me for coaching to take the guesswork out of your training and nutrition, so you can actually get lean this summer (and stay that way). Cardio is great, everyone should do it… just understand why and how you do what you do. The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here.Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people. Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on Twitter @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Welcome to the Spring 2024 Q&A episode. These questions come from people who asked on IG. Good mix of questions based on some recent events and things to come in the near future. This may be the best, worst solo episode yet… and you’ll understand when you watch it! Things covered in this episode: Wedding shred updatesPet peeves in the fitness industryTraining for a snowboard tripTips for getting lean for summer Low carb diets for weight lossWhen to use full body workoutsThe best workout splits Some minor announcements/updates/housekeeping Something for everyone, enjoy! The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here.Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on Twitter @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Tanner Shuck (@tanner_shuck) is a coach, athlete, and one of the most real voices within the fitness industry. His direct approach to fitness and nutrition cuts through so much nonsense and delivers amazing results with a refreshingly simple and effective perspective. Tanner was a previous guest of the podcast back in episode 42 so it was time to run it back. Since that time Tanner has had massive growth on social media and is more deserving of it than anyone. His YouTube channel has some of the best fitness content I’ve seen. The message is always the same: train hard, get better at the basics, eat real foods, and be relentlessly consistent. This episode is full of tiny nuggets of extremely tactical advice on exactly how to do just that. It’s tough to stay away from the glitz and glam online - especially in a world full of enhanced people via PEDs and/or photoshop. So we need to bring things back to reality to set expectations right, without any fluff. Tanner is one of the best at that. This episode also took a turn touching on some mental health aspects which are always intertwined with everything we do. I didn’t expect this but I’m glad it happened. It’s important to discuss, bring to the forefront, and share about what works and what doesn’t. As always, take the messages, and apply them to your own life. To stay up to date on everything Tanner has going on, follow him on IG, subscribe to his YouTube channel, visit his website, and support by checking out the TrueStrength gear at Barbell Apparel. The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here.Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people. Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on Twitter @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Sachin Latti (@sach.in.motion) is an endurance athlete advocating for those suffering in silence. Coming from a background in law enforcement, and having competed and excelled in bodybuilding and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, running is his next challenge - and his vehicle to give back and help others. I hear about people who do crazy things like run across Canada and think it’s awesome… Sach says “Game on”. That sounds like hyperbole, but he is training to beat the record for the fastest run across Canada in 2025. It’s not just the physical feat though, it’s everything it represents: resilience, consistency, grueling effort and dedication. But most of all, it’s who this is for: the veterans and first responders suffering in silence from PTSD and other mental health illnesses. Sach has been there himself, risen through it, and is now doing what he can to help everyone else. Sach has an incredible story and a wonderful message. We spoke about some of the ins and outs of actually training for such an event, and all of the widespread impact it will have. As well as tons of actionable tips that you can use today to improve your own life situation, no matter where you currently are. If you are in the Vancouver area, check out the Night to Inspire charity gala event on March 30th. Otherwise, follow Sach on IG, and check out his website to stay in the loop. The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here.Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people. Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on Twitter @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Rachael Schwartz (@rachaelschwartznutrition) is a certified nutrition coach and full time working mom… and still makes time to see her friends, do fun things and thrive through it all. Rachael has been through her own transformation journey to repair her relationship with food, shed unwanted weight, and ultimately feel her absolute best. Rachael was absolutely on fire during this whole episode. Her energy is contagious and she is able to break down nutrition concepts into such simple terms, while simultaneously delivering tough love but also making you feel good about it. I said it during the episode, but after listening to this, I am fired up. Rachael runs a business, has children, and has a very healthy social life. We discuss all 3 of these aspects and how she’s able to manage it all, and strategies for you to do the same. We’ve all got different challenges in life, but there are many base principals that remain consistent. The lessons Rachael shares will surely help you navigate your own life situation, to make the absolute best of whatever you have going on. You don’t have to give up any aspect of your life to have all the things you want… you just need a plan. To connect with Rachael, follow her on IG and visit her website for more information about working with her. The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here.Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people.  Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on Twitter @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Dr. Mani Kukreja (@dr_mani.kukreja) is an MD and MPH focused on integrative wellness and lifestyle medicine. She is passionate about educating people on anti-aging and is the author of the upcoming book “Live More, Age Less”. Father Time is, and will always be, undefeated. But how can we maximize the time that we have? This is the concept of “healthspan”, and this is the main topic of this discussion. What’s the point of living longer if you’re not living well? Anti-Aging and longevity are sort of buzzwords that are loosely thrown around these days and are often used to market nonsense products. Some of these things have value - and we discussed them - but none of them have any value if you’re not implementing certain daily exercises to form the foundation. Dr. Kukreja is a wealth of knowledge and really breaks things down in a way that is easy to understand and simple to implement… but it only works if you implement it! To keep up to date with Dr. Kukreja, follow her on IG and visit her website. The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here.Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify. It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people. Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on Twitter @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Sam Forget (@coachsamforget) is an online personal trainer and nutrition coach who specializes in helping burnt out dieters break out of the yo-yo cycle, transform their bodies, and most importantly: never look back. You can download Sam’s FREE nutrition guide here. This was one of those conversations that could have easily been 5 hours long. Luckily, Sam is VERY good at being succinct, yet complete with the way he communicates fitness and nutrition advice. We covered a lot of ground in this episode. Sam essentially outlines the roadmap to fat loss and fitness success. From before you even begin your transformation and the mindset to achieve your fat loss goals, all the way through to what you should be doing after you reach your goals - we covered it all. This is an episode that you will want to bookmark, take notes on, and probably listen to multiple times. To get in contact with Sam, follow him on IG, visit his website here, and download his free nutrition guide here. The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here.Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify.  It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people. Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on Twitter @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss

Dr. Carri Dominick (@rechargetherapy) is a pelvic floor PT based out of Long Beach, California. Carri works to help people with any pelvic floor dysfunction live their best life. This is brand new territory on the podcast. A huge and important topic nonetheless and I’m glad Carri was willing to come on and share with us. Unfortunately, for many topics surrounding pelvic floor health and anything related to pregnancy, there is a TON of misinformation out there. Carri broke down a lot of the common myths out there and explained how things actually work. We spoke about the function of the pelvic floor, kegels and their place in therapy, exercise considerations before, during and after pregnancy, and many signs and symptoms to look out for in your own body. Most importantly, Carri gives an amazing framework of how to think about these things for yourself. So that if you are in this situation, you are equipped to ask the right questions to the right people to best help yourself. To learn more from Dr. Carri Dominick, follow her on IG for a ton more in depth resources. The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here.Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify. It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people. Website danielyores.comConnect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on Twitter @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss