No Such Thing with Krysta Huber

Meet Gab Bolin--a fitness instructor, personal trainer, author, speaker & advocate. Her mission? Empower women to find their inner strength by way of their physical strength. If you can run one more mile, perform one more rep or turn up the gear one more time, you can do anything. Her motto? "Chin up. Crown on." It's Gab's personal call to action to be brave, unapologetic and unwavering. It guides her workouts, goals, and lifestyle. Best advice? Approach tough situations with the confidence of a queen. Tune into this episode to learn: - How Gab created and launched more than 80 unique workouts via audio tracks as a way to encourage her clients to keep moving and training at the start of COVID19 - What it means to sweat for the sake of genuinely feeling good in your own skin - Why fellow fitness instructors should build each other up--and clap for the "competition" - All about Gab's experience with Studio, a digital fitness platform with tech that turns your TV and at-home cardio equipment into your gym Fill your coffee cup, sip away, and get your FYX of Coach Krysta and her guests on The FYX podcast. To learn more about Gab, be sure to follow her on Instagram @gab.bolin, Facebook, and Tik Tok, or check out her personal website: www.gabriellebolin.com. If you're looking for a confidence-boosting workout, join one of Gab's classes virtually on STUDIO: www.trystudio.com.  Can’t get enough of your FYX? Lynk up with Krysta on all of her social channels: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @fyxstudios Visit Krysta’s website for more information on her nutrition coaching formula, The Fitness FYX: www.thefitnessfyx.com

Sonia Spil is a nutrition mentor based out of Seattle, Washington. Sonia specializes in helping women who are tired, stalled and lacking sex drive lose fat and reduce stress by balancing their hormones. Sonia has played a huge role in my personal nutrition and fitness journey over the past four months--and we're only just getting started. This conversation introduces Sonia, her incredible story, and her coaching philosophy. In the process of documenting my own physical, mental, and emotional health changes, I can guarantee that this will not be the last time we hear from Sonia on the FYX. Tune in to this episode to learn: - How to make gradual changes to your health and wellness habits to ultimately achieve the 'sustainable lifestyle' we're all after   - How to appreciate the importance of sleep, stress management, and NEAT in your weight loss journey - How an extreme battle with drug addiction shaped Sonia into the fearless woman she is today - Why continuing education, application, and the ability to simplify is the foundation for successful nutrition coaches Fill your coffee cup, sip away, and get your FYX of Coach Krysta and her guests on The FYX podcast. To learn more about Sonia, follow her on Instagram @soniaspil. Sonia will be presenting in Nashville on May 21 and 22, 2021 at the Physique Educational Collective: a group of the industry's top fitness professionals who provide education on advanced health and fitness topics in a way that everybody who aspires to improve can understand. Tickets are still available to attend this event--I'll be in the audience as well--at the following website: www.physiqueeducationcollective.com.  Can’t get enough of your FYX? Lynk up with Krysta on all of her social channels: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @fyxstudios Visit Krysta’s website for more information on her nutrition coaching formula, The Fitness FYX: www.thefitnessfyx.com

Picking yourself up after a career-ending injury is one of the most challenging and daunting tasks for an athlete. Keyen Lage, a former football player, sustained an injury that effectively ended his football career. However, he managed to turn that into a positive and started on a new journey in his life. Lage, born in 1993 in South Dakota, was destined for greatness as a football player for the Kansas City Chiefs until the doctors told him that any more football would put him at risk of paralysis. As an athlete, Lage was heartbroken – football was his life. Stuck in his parents’ basement in South Dakota, Lage was trapped in a negative cycle for a while, not knowing how to start living again. He decided to start reading and spent a month and a half in the library. He eventually came across a book, The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton that completely changed his life. It inspired him to look at life from a different perspective – being healthy from the inside out. Since then, Lage has dedicated his life to helping people find joy and fulfillment in all situations. He knows the feeling of being at the top of your game but finding fulfillment only in your achievements, and not in yourself as a person. “The emotional issues of high performers are very real, and I want to give a voice to them. I want to show them that their internal issues are real and, if not addressed, can lead to extreme chaos in their lives,” says Lage. He has risen from an injury to successfully coaching over 200 people as a high-performance coach, helping them create a healthy mind and body in order to have a deeper connection with themselves and reach their full potential. As a personal trainer and a certified holistic nutritionist in addition to being a high-performance coach, Lage works on all aspects of his clients’ lives – physical, mental, and emotional. Tune in to this episode to learn: - How to lean into sadness, pain, and discomfort to find real joy - Why your inability to acknowledge and experience the full range of emotions is blocking you from achieving your fullest potential - What to do when you feel like you've tried all of the self-help and self-development options out there, but something is still missing in your life - Some of the psychological and scientific principles behind today's "woo woo" theories   Fill your coffee cup, sip away, and get your FYX of Coach Krysta and her guests on The FYX podcast. To learn more about Keyen and his coaching services, follow him on Instagram @keyen.lage. Check out a few testimonials from Keyen's clients on his website: www.keyenlage.com. Can’t get enough of your FYX? Lynk up with Krysta on all of her social channels: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @fyxstudios Visit Krysta’s website for more information on her nutrition coaching formula, The Fitness FYX: www.thefitnessfyx.com

Joe Tebaldi is the founder of Flexx Co., a software company based in Charlotte, NC that specializes in custom websites with integrated customer relationship management tools. Flexx is also home to Joe's latest product, STUDIO, an on-demand video platform. STUDIO is a hub for creating, distributing and participating in on-demand fitness classes. If you're a fitness professional looking to bring all of your content and client interactions to one place, or a side hustlin' fitness instructor who wants to continue teaching classes without managing all of the back end operations, keep an eye on STUDIO because Joe has big plans for addressing your pain points. There is no cost to trainers for creating accounts [yet], so hit the links below to give it a go if you're ready to level your digital offering.   Tune into this episode to learn: - How friction is the thing we all hate in the moment, but appreciate in reflecting on uncomfortable situations - How fitness instructors can make a legitimate living from multiple income streams, without burning out - Why followers and digital 'fame' doesn't translate to earnings potential - How understanding human behavior benefits your business concepts and ideas Fill your coffee cup, sip away, and get your FYX of Coach Krysta and her guests on The FYX podcast. To learn more about STUDIO and to stay up-to-date as Joe rolls out the latest Studio features, follow him on Instagram @joetebaldi. If you're interested in joining the STUDIO platform or working with Joe on your fitness brand's website and CRM, visit www.flexx.co or shoot Joe an email: joe@flexx.co.  Can’t get enough of your FYX? Lynk up with Krysta on all of her social channels: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @fyxstudios Visit Krysta’s website for more information on her nutrition coaching formula, The Fitness FYX: www.thefitnessfyx.com

Meet Mo—average dude, family man, and an Indian-American corporate leader. Now meet Mo—Athletifreak: freakishly passionate about movement, triathlete, positivity junkie, and the energy behind Athletifreak. With a core belief that Sport is the ultimate unifier and that we ALL have a Freak within us—Mo and wife, Noor, founded Athletifreak. Harnessing the power of diversity, their vision is to bring communities together by Inspiring Movement to Unleash positivity. Featuring premium athletic apparel, the essence of their brand transcends what we see on the outside. It resonates with the intense passion, obsessive attention to detail and #EarnedPride of Athletes across every walk of life. Athletifreak represents the mentality that ignites us, the common pulse that unites us. Tune into this episode to learn: - The origin story behind the Athletifreak brand - How a busy dad manages his a full-time corporate job, endurance-focused training schedule, and entrepreneurship—Hint: It's a team effort that includes the whole family - How to establish your priorities and non-negotiables personally, professionally, and athletically - Why Athletifreak is dedicated to supporting charities and giving back to the community, locally and globally - What it means to be an Athletifreak Icon Fill your coffee cup, sip away, and get your FYX of Coach Krysta and her guests on The FYX podcast. To join the movement, connect with Athletifreak on Instagram, @athletifreak. Browse the Athletifreak gear at www.athletifreak.com. All FYX listeners receive a 10% discount on their order by entering code ICONICHUBER at checkout.  Can’t get enough of your FYX? Lynk up with Krysta on all of her social channels: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @fyxstudios Visit Krysta’s website for more information on her nutrition coaching formula, The Fitness FYX: www.thefitnessfyx.com

Bryan Baia is an athlete, musician, full-time comic, former National Strongman Competitor, soccer player, and creative content producer all-in-one. Born in Upstate New York, Bryan says that his upbringing and interests had him involved with so many different types of people. Bryan may not look like your "stereotypical" artistic creative, but having played guitar in bands and on stage since age 14, and now today running a production company, he identifies first and foremost as an artsy guy: "The biggest difference is that I'm just one who has embraced adversity head on from a young age, and I've disciplined myself through fitness and nutrition my entire life--so I don't cry about shit." Bryan began his personal training career Upstate in 2013 and moved to NYC in 2015 to go full-throttle in the fitness industry. During that time he also picked up a camera, and started exploring the world of photography, videography, and photoshop as a hobby--he quickly became addicted. Bryan currently runs a private training business in Manhattan, an online fitness & nutrition program with his business partner Calvin (Stepbrothers) and directs his production company, Bread Productions. In Bryan's own words: Life is a beautiful thing.  Tune in to this episode to get the inside scoop on the making of Stepbrothers, which, like many online fitness businesses, was born out of a necessity and a shift in the coaching environment during COVID-19. What makes stepbrothers unique in its approach is the personality behind the brand. Bryan and Calvin's witty one-liners, dry humor, and all-around goofiness make for entertaining social media, straight up FUN workouts, and are the reminder we all need that it's not necessary to always take life so seriously. Fill your coffee cup, sip away, and get your FYX of Coach Krysta and her guests on The FYX podcast. To join the Train SB family, and to catch a great laugh, give Bryan and Stepbrothers a follow on social media: @bryanbaia @trainstepbrothers Stepbrothers NYC YouTube Channel Visit www.trainsb.com for all things Stepbrothers training and nutrition programming Can’t get enough of your FYX? Lynk up with Krysta on all of her social channels: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @fyxstudios Visit Krysta’s website for coaching services: www.thefitnessfyx.com

If you follow enough health and wellness accounts on social media, chances are you're no stranger to the rapidly evolving world of CBD. I'm sure I speak for lots of FYX listeners out there when I say that I see a new "CBD-infused" product almost daily—everything from tinctures, to gummies, candles, bath bombs, cookies and brownies. With all the hype, I figured it was time we bring the FYX family up to speed on where the heck CBD is going. I went right to the source and caught up with Mark Mangieri, Director of Sales and Product Development for Hemp Synergistics, a biotech company that develops THC-free hemp-based ingredients (CBD is just one of these) to talk about a few of the brands I've recently experimented with, and the industry as a whole. Mark has over 20 years of experience in product design, branding and distribution. In the 1990s, he pioneered online nutraceutical white labeling programs, then expanding into custom designed brands still on retail shelves today. In 2005, Mark founded his own nutraceutical company with total retail sales exceeding $100 million before moving to functional food design in 2015. Mark's products have made it to the shelves of GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Albertsons, Bodybuilding.com, dozens of regional health food and general grocery chains—totaling nearly 4,000 locations. His eye for market soft spots and intelligent design has created value though new category development and rising to the top of well-established genres. Mark is now putting decades of research and design to work in the most dynamic new field of hemp cannabinoids. Already building on his hundreds of new product developments, Mark is adding intelligent design to this rapidly growing space. His biotech experience will propel the Hemp category into effective and affordable alternative medicines with the power and performance you would expect from legacy brands. Tune into this episode to learn: What it means to be a nutraceuticals and snack food product developer How to understand CBD from a product itself to an ingredient used in every day items were already enjoy The future regulatory implications of the CBD and THC-free hemp-based ingredients What goes into the production, packaging, and marketing process for THC-free hemp-based products How larger retailers like Vitamin Shoppe are tackling the CBD space Fill your coffee cup, sip away, and get your FYX of Coach Krysta on The FYX podcast. Learn more about hemp products, CBD, and the future of the THC-free hemp industry by connecting with Mark, and the Hemp Synergistics team and its brands on social media: Mark's IG: @markitdone The Hemp Bakers: @hempbakers Lily + Rein: @lilyreincbd Pure Synergistics: @purecbd_ To learn more about Hemp Synergistics' innovative production process, visit the company's website: www.hempsynergsitics.com Ready to give CBD a whirl? Loyal FYX listeners receive 15 percent off their total orders for Lily + Rein and Pure Synergistics products! Enter code 'COACHKRYSTA' at checkout: www.puresynergistics.com www.lilyrein.com Can’t get enough of your FYX? Lynk up with Krysta on all of her social channels: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @fyxstudios Visit Krysta’s website for coaching services: www.thefitnessfyx.com

I'm honored to welcome my friend, Tracey Croner, to The FYX podcast for a conversation on body image: it's a challenging, but seriously important topic in the health and wellness industry that year after year, only seems to become more complex for women. Tracey, who is currently the Charlotte Regional Marketing manager for Orange Theory Fitness, is a force on marketing side of the boutique fitness industry. She's spent the past six years with the Orange Theory brand, and has supported the Charlotte region's growth from just one studio to more than 10. But, there’s so much more to Tracey’s story than boutique fitness.  While we could certainly have a fascinating conversation on what makes for engaging social media, how to effectively hit sales goals, and how to help brands differentiate their offerings, we're pushing the business aside for now. Tracey has spent the majority of adulthood battling anorexia and bulimia. In preparing this episode, Tracey and I agreed it was important to include a trigger warning on the conversation, as we did discuss her behavior and health risks she faced while undereating, overexercising, and continuing to play college basketball.  On behalf of The FYX team and Tracey, we would like to note that this episode may be triggering if you or a loved one has been directly affected by an eating disorder. Out of respect for your mental health, we owe you a disclaimer and want to urge anyone who may be struggling with body image and self-esteem to seek help. There are many incredible, free resources available online, a few of which are listed at the bottom of these show notes. If you feel alone and don’t have anyone to turn to, you have an automatic support system in both Tracey and me. Tracey launched an Instagram account, Thru Hazel Eyes, dedicated to her ongoing recovery. As you'll hear from Tracey in this episode, one of the best outcomes of her personal struggle has been the discovery of a true passion for mental health awareness and E.D. recovery. Tracey says she is fortunate for everything she's learned through therapy and rehab, and today she is committed to sharing her knowledge in an effort to help others. One of the biggest challenges about battling an eating disorder, Tracey says, is that most people struggle in silence--even when their behaviors are hidden in plain sight.  In this episode you'll learn: - How Tracey struggled with losing her identity as a basketball player, and why sports have always been such an important part of who she is - The newfound strength Tracey has discovered in facing her eating disorder head-on, and in being so open with her story today - That the recovery process is ongoing--and that's perfectly okay If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, consider contacting the National Eating Disorder Helpline. The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders also has a helpline, as well as resources to connect those seeking treatment to mentors, support groups, and medical professionals. Can’t get enough of your FYX with Coach Krysta? Lynk up with Krysta on all of her social channels: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @fyxstudios Visit Krysta’s website for nutrition, fitness, and business coaching services: www.thefitnessfyx.com

Have you ever gotten pulled over for a speeding ticket? Remember how angry and emotional you were in the moment when the lights went up in your rearview mirror? [Maybe you haven't been stopped--in which case, lucky you, can't say the same.] Have you ever thought about how, truthfully, that anger or frustration is a bit irrational? Today's podcast guest would challenge you to step back, observe the situation happening, and dissect it from a less emotional lens: Chances are it wasn't the first time you'd been speeding--it was probably the hundredth. In reality, it just so happened to be the first time you were actually caught. Most of us don't focus on the latter though. Instead, we get too close to the argument. According to Stu Brauer, the brains behind WTF Gym Talk--a brand dedicated to providing business education to micro gym owner--what we should do in these moments is zoom out. Become an observer of the circumstances and assess, in this case, the likelihood of whether you would've gotten pulled over at some point on the road. Answer? If you keep speeding, well, duh.  It's with this skill and a sheer willingness to do the damn work, that the now 30-something has expanded his resume into quite a career. What started from exercise physiology and sociology degrees with CrossFit coaching experience ultimately became founder and licensor of strength and conditioning gym Urban MVMT in Charlotte, NC, fitness business consultant, real estate owner, podcaster, content creator, and Dad. Stu, a Cleveland native from a loud Irish family, is easily one of the most straightforward humans I know. He serves up REAL content without a bunch of bullshit. As you'll hear in today's intro, we recorded this episode just weeks before Stu launched a new series for his WTF Gym Talk podcast and YouTube channels--long form podcast segments called Shoot the Shit. The content drop in early March had some unexpected results, or what Stu calls, a moment that makes you say, "What the Fuck?!" [And yes, that is the entire premise behind the name of the brand, which he launched in 2015]. But after a few expletives and fleeting moments of frustration, Stu leaned into his super power: zooming out. It sure sucked to lose six years of content and a chunk of your digital footprint with essentially the click of a button, but was it absolutely devastating? No. For Stu, he was presented with yet another opportunity to test his resilience and tenacity. And shit--that's why we're entrepreneurs after all. If you have no desire to be tested, if you prefer predictability, if you don't embrace change, run like hell because you're sitting in the wrong seat at the table. Tune into this episode to learn: Why the best career moves are the opportunities that fill in the educational gaps How to successfully operate a business with a lean team The best methods for empowering your employees The benefits of a licensed vs. franchised brick-and-mortar fitness concept Why work life balance is a bunch of bullshit  Fill your coffee cup, sip away, and get your FYX of Coach Krysta on her new podcast. Get schooled in the business of fitness by following Stu on Instagram and YouTube: It's simple--search @wtfgymtalk and you're there. As an added plug to support Stu in rebuilding his YouTube following, be sure to hit the subscribe button on his latest and greatest channel. Can’t get enough of your FYX? Lynk up with Krysta on all of her social channels: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @fyxstudios Visit Krysta’s website for coaching services: www.thefitnessfyx.com

When founders start companies, they're often asked, what was the "Aha" moment? For Charlotte Keesler, it was more of a feeling and one that stumped her for several years. After graduating from Washington and Lee University in 2015, like a number of her classmates [mostly male classmates, we should note], Charlotte set out on the illustrious path of finance and investment banking--you know, the one that coined the term 'Boys' Club.' And within a few years, she made the highly coveted jump to the world of venture capital. But with each job change and a cross-country move from New York to California, Charlotte kept coming back to the same few questions:  Who can I trust for sage advice? When can I ask questions that are specifically geared toward women--do I have to wait until the quarterly company-wide affiliate network event? More and more, she had this feeling that nothing really spoke to her: she actually loved the work (long hours included), but it was as though she was slowly losing herself, and becoming increasingly isolated with every additional situation in which she was the 'other.' Cue Per the Work Edit: a company for the next generation of women in the workforce--solely focused on creating value for this female often labeled as 'other.' Charlotte says that woman is, in many ways, a past version of herself.  Today, Per the Work Edit is all about content and connection, but it's truly just the beginning. The Per team believes that women in the workforce deserve a company on a mission to improve every part of a woman's work life - from adding tools to her toolkit, to better understanding workplace dynamics, down to providing guides for the top workwear styles. Work is a huge part of our lives, and according to Per, it’s often not the “work” itself that needs improvement, but rather our relationship to work that needs to change. On March 8, 2021--International Women's Day--Charlotte officially launched Per's online community and let me tell you, FYX fam, y'all NEED to get in on this. Thanks to our friends at Geneva [the coolest new community app that Charlotte kindly introduced me to!], Per's online community, The Forum, is officially accessible to gals everywhere. The Forum is a place where women across firms and industries can interact with each other throughout the day: it facilitates the seamless exchange of information, enabling women to ask/answer questions, give/receive advice, share resources & learnings, build relationships, and have a sense of belonging - all with the goal of making work better. In this episode you'll learn: - Top tips for navigating a male-dominated office environment - How Per the Work Edit plans to support corporate companies in providing better resources female employees - Initials thoughts, feelings, and reactions from friends and family when you quit your job to build a brand from scratch - How a corporate job is in fact nothing like school--and ideas we have for better preparing females before they graduate We know you're already feeling the FOMO on The Forum, so hurry up and head over to www.pertheworkedit.com to join the group. There just might be a free tee in it for ya, too. Connect with the Per team on social @pertheworkedit on IG and on LinkedIn--because we love networking and connections, duh. Can’t get enough of your FYX with Coach Krysta? Lynk up with Krysta on all of her social channels: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @fyxstudios Visit Krysta’s website for nutrition, fitness, and business coaching services: www.thefitnessfyx.com