Over 40 Fitness Hacks

Clean Eating: A Guide to Choosing the Safest Fruits, Veggies, and Fish Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Introduction: Welcome to today's episode where we're going to talk about clean eating and how to choose the safest fruits, veggies, and fish to consume. Our information comes from a yearly report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which provides guidance on the most contaminated produce and the cleanest options available. Segment 1: What is Clean Eating? To start things off, we'll define what clean eating means. Clean eating is a way of eating that involves choosing whole, unprocessed foods that are free from additives, preservatives, and chemicals. The idea is to eat foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Eating clean can improve your health, help you maintain a healthy weight, and provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function properly. Segment 2: The Environmental Working Group (EWG) Next, we'll discuss the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and their yearly report on the most contaminated fruits and vegetables. The EWG is a non-profit organization that conducts research and advocacy work on issues related to the environment and public health. Every year, they release a report called the Dirty Dozen, which lists the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables and the Clean Fifteen, which lists the safest produce to consume. Segment 3: The Dirty Dozen In this segment, we'll dive into the Dirty Dozen list and discuss the fruits and vegetables that are most heavily contaminated with pesticides and other chemicals. Some of the items on the list include strawberries, spinach, kale, and apples. We'll talk about why these foods are so contaminated and the potential health risks associated with consuming them in large amounts. Segment 4: The Clean Fifteen Moving on to the Clean Fifteen list, we'll discuss the fruits and vegetables that are the safest to consume. These items include avocados, sweet corn, pineapple, and papaya, among others. We'll talk about why these foods are the cleanest and what makes them good options for those who want to eat clean. Segment 5: Choosing Clean Fish Finally, we'll talk about how to choose clean fish. Fish can be a healthy and nutritious part of a clean eating diet, but some types of fish can be contaminated with mercury and other toxins. We'll discuss the types of fish that are safest to eat and provide tips on how to choose and prepare fish that's clean and healthy. Conclusion: In conclusion, eating clean is an important part of maintaining good health. By choosing the safest fruits, vegetables, and fish, you can ensure that you're getting the nutrients your body needs without exposing yourself to harmful chemicals and toxins. Be sure to check out the Environmental Working Group's yearly report for more information on the cleanest and most contaminated produce. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.      Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Top 3 Recovery Tips For Post Back Surgery Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: In this podcast, we'll be discussing the top 3 things that helped our host recover from a second back surgery. I share my personal experience and provide valuable insights on how to recover effectively from such surgeries. Segment 1: Proper Breathing Techniques and the Importance of proper breathing techniques during the recovery process. They highlight how controlled breathing helped them reduce pain and inflammation in the affected area. We discuss the role of breathing exercises in calming the nervous system and reducing stress levels, which can slow down the recovery process. Segment 2: Giving the Body Time to Heal.  There is a common misconception that going back to the gym immediately after surgery is necessary. I advise listeners to listen to their bodies and give themselves ample time to heal before engaging in any strenuous activity.   Segment 3: Unique YouTube Video for Muscle Strengthening I share a unique YouTube video discovered during my recovery process. The video focuses on strengthening all the muscles around the spine, including those that are often neglected during regular workouts. Incorporating the exercises in the video helped me recover and strengthen my muscles to almost 100%. Foundation Training Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BOTvaRaDjI&t=615s If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.   Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

High Tech Fitness Gym - 2 Month Update Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: In this episode, we talk about the progress report of a gym-goer who has been following The Smart Fit Method at a gym in Costa Mesa, CA for the last two months. Despite partying non-stop after NFL Football season, the gym-goer was able to add five more pounds of muscle. The Smart Fit Method claims to provide a vastly superior workout in a fraction of the time as traditional methods, using technology-backed, adaptive resistance SMART Strength machines. Body: The Smart Fit Method's technology-backed SMART Strength machines are calibrated to provide the perfect amount of resistance for each rep, ensuring that the muscles are strained enough to get the desired results throughout the entire range of motion. This is based on the concept of "time under tension," which refers to the amount of time during exercise that your muscles are strained enough to get the desired results. Traditional weightlifting only provides a small portion of time under tension, making it less effective. Scientific studies have found that adaptive resistance training is 2.5 times as effective at fat loss than traditional weights, twice as effective for muscle mass gains, 3.5 times as effective for cardiovascular fitness, 90% greater for strength gains, and 72% more time efficient. The traditional gym approach of performing repetitions of each exercise, separated into sets, is not as effective as The Smart Fit Method's adaptive resistance training. Spending two hours at a typical gym to get 20 minutes of time under tension is not as efficient as spending just 20 minutes with SMART Strength machines. Conclusion: The Smart Fit Method's adaptive resistance SMART Strength machines provide a vastly superior workout in a fraction of the time as traditional methods, based on the concept of "time under tension." Devoting your life to a fitness studio is not necessary, but resistance training is essential for a healthy second half of life. The future of fitness is here, and you simply have to try it to believe it. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.    Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Tightening Up Your Intermittent Fasting Routine Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast where we will be discussing the importance of tightening up your intermittent fasting routine. Intermittent fasting is a popular eating pattern that has gained popularity in recent years due to its numerous health benefits. In this episode, we will discuss how you can optimize your fasting routine to get the maximum benefits. Firstly, we will dive into the benefits of fasting. Fasting is an effective way to lose weight, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce inflammation in the body. It has also been found to increase longevity and promote cellular repair processes. Furthermore, studies have shown that intermittent fasting can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. One important aspect of intermittent fasting is keeping insulin spikes from happening during your fast. This means avoiding any food or drink that can raise your insulin levels, such as sugary or processed foods. By doing so, you allow your body to enter into a state of ketosis, where it burns stored fat for energy instead of glucose. During a recent podcast interview with a fasting expert, I learned a few holes in my own fasting routine. The expert pointed out that drinking coffee with cream during the fasting period could lead to an insulin spike and break the fast. Similarly, consuming Stevia in your water too close to the fasting period could also cause insulin levels to rise and break the fast. Therefore, it is essential to pay close attention to what you consume during the fasting period and to ensure that it does not disrupt your body's natural fasting state. In conclusion, tightening up your intermittent fasting routine can help you achieve maximum benefits and ensure that you get the most out of your fasting period. Remember to avoid any food or drink that can raise your insulin levels, and pay attention to your body's response to your fasting routine. Thank you for tuning in, and we hope you found this episode informative. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.  Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

What Are All The Benefits From Pilates Exercise Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Gabrielle Mazar - FitMinute Podcast www.destinationfitcations.com gabi@pilatestempe.com Gabrielle is a personal fitness trainer, stretch therapist, and the owner of Healthy Body Works and Tempe Pilates. She has been helping people achieve their fitness goals for over a decade and has developed unique fitness plans for real people who face different challenges in their lives. In this episode, Gabrielle shares her expertise on pilates, stretching, and developing fitness plans that fit your lifestyle. She discusses the benefits of pilates, which is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall body posture. Gabrielle explains how pilates can be used as a form of rehabilitation for injuries and how it can improve the overall quality of life. Gabrielle also emphasizes the importance of stretching, which is often overlooked in fitness routines. She explains how stretching can improve muscle function, reduce the risk of injury, and improve overall flexibility. Gabrielle provides practical tips for incorporating stretching into your daily routine, even if you have a busy schedule. Throughout the episode, Gabrielle shares her real-world fitness plans for real people, which are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and challenges. She provides advice on how to stay motivated, set realistic goals, and make fitness a sustainable part of your life. So, if you are looking to develop a fitness plan that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve your goals, then you do not want to miss this episode. Join us as we learn from the expert, Gabrielle Mazar, and discover practical tips for achieving a healthy, fit life. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com. Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Why You Should Add Pilates To Your Workouts Now Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Gabrielle Mazar - FitMinute Podcast  www.destinationfitcations.com  gabi@pilatestempe.com  Gabrielle is a personal fitness trainer, stretch therapist, and the owner of Healthy Body Works and Tempe Pilates. She has been helping people achieve their fitness goals for over a decade and has developed unique fitness plans for real people who face different challenges in their lives. In this episode, Gabrielle shares her expertise on pilates, stretching, and developing fitness plans that fit your lifestyle. She discusses the benefits of pilates, which is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall body posture.  Gabrielle explains how pilates can be used as a form of rehabilitation for injuries and how it can improve the overall quality of life. Gabrielle also emphasizes the importance of stretching, which is often overlooked in fitness routines. She explains how stretching can improve muscle function, reduce the risk of injury, and improve overall flexibility.   Gabrielle provides practical tips for incorporating stretching into your daily routine, even if you have a busy schedule. Throughout the episode, Gabrielle shares her real-world fitness plans for real people, which are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and challenges. She provides advice on how to stay motivated, set realistic goals, and make fitness a sustainable part of your life. So, if you are looking to develop a fitness plan that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve your goals, then you do not want to miss this episode. Join us as we learn from the expert, Gabrielle Mazar, and discover practical tips for achieving a healthy, fit life.  If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.   Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

How Pilates and Stretch Therapy Can Help You Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Gabrielle Mazar - FitMinute Podcast www.destinationfitcations.com gabi@pilatestempe.com Gabrielle is a personal fitness trainer, stretch therapist, and the owner of Healthy Body Works and Tempe Pilates. She has been helping people achieve their fitness goals for over a decade and has developed unique fitness plans for real people who face different challenges in their lives. In this episode, Gabrielle shares her expertise on pilates, stretching, and developing fitness plans that fit your lifestyle. She discusses the benefits of pilates, which is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall body posture. Gabrielle explains how pilates can be used as a form of rehabilitation for injuries and how it can improve the overall quality of life. Gabrielle also emphasizes the importance of stretching, which is often overlooked in fitness routines. She explains how stretching can improve muscle function, reduce the risk of injury, and improve overall flexibility. Gabrielle provides practical tips for incorporating stretching into your daily routine, even if you have a busy schedule. Throughout the episode, Gabrielle shares her real-world fitness plans for real people, which are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and challenges. She provides advice on how to stay motivated, set realistic goals, and make fitness a sustainable part of your life. So, if you are looking to develop a fitness plan that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve your goals, then you do not want to miss this episode. Join us as we learn from the expert, Gabrielle Mazar, and discover practical tips for achieving a healthy, fit life. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.   Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Who Is Suitable For Online Personal Training? Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Justin McClintock - Feel Strong Fitness www.FeelStrong.me Social Media Handle: FeelStrongFit info@feelstrong.me Intro: Welcome to the show! Today we are joined by Justin McClintock, a personal trainer and owner of Feel Strong Fitness. Justin has a wealth of experience in the fitness industry, and today we will be talking about online personal training and the importance of finding the right client for the right trainer. Segment 1: Suitable Clients for Online Training Justin, can you tell us about the type of client that is best suited for online training? What are the key factors that a personal trainer should consider when deciding whether or not to take on an online client? How does the process of working with an online client differ from working with a client in person? Segment 2: The Importance of Referral Can you talk about the importance of referral in the personal training industry? Why is it important for personal trainers to be able to refer clients to someone with more knowledge in a particular subject? How can personal trainers build a network of trusted colleagues to refer clients to when needed? Segment 3: Keeping Clients Committed and Motivated What are the three biggest challenges of working with an online trainer, and how can they be overcome? How can a personal trainer motivate and keep a client committed to their fitness goals when working on an online platform? What role does feedback play in the online training process, and how can a personal trainer ensure that they are giving their clients the feedback they need to succeed? Segment 4: Coachability and Taking Instruction Can you discuss the importance of a client being coachable and willing to take instruction from their personal trainer? How can a personal trainer determine if a client is coachable, and what steps can they take to ensure that their clients are receptive to their guidance? Outro:  Thanks for listening, and we'll be back next week with another great episode. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com. Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Setbacks Holding You Back From Fitness Gains Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Justin McClintock - Feel Strong Fitness www.FeelStrong.me Social Media Handle: FeelStrongFit info@feelstrong.me Introduction: In this episode, we interview Justin McClintock, a personal trainer from Feel Strong Fitness. Justin has a wealth of experience in the fitness industry, and he joins us to talk about how certain clients struggle with their fitness goals. He believes that deep assessments and a clear understanding of a client's current strength, balance, and goals are key to helping them overcome setbacks. Main discussion points: Understanding the Client's Needs: Justin emphasizes the importance of taking a deep assessment into a client's current strength, balance, and goals. This information is crucial in helping the client overcome any setbacks they may face in their fitness journey. Specific and Reasonable Goals: Justin believes that every goal is reasonable and achievable with the right approach. He stresses the importance of having a specific and clear goal in order to track progress and keep the client motivated. Journaling Progress: Justin also highlights the importance of journaling progress. Keeping track of a client's progress through journaling can help them stay motivated and see their progress over time. Conclusion: In conclusion, Justin emphasizes the importance of taking a deep assessment into a client's current strength, balance, and goals. He also believes that having specific and reasonable goals, as well as journaling progress, are key to helping clients overcome any setbacks they may face in their fitness journey. Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you found this episode informative. Stay tuned for our next episode where we explore more exciting topics in the world of fitness! If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com. Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Online Personal Trainer Focused On Clients With "Bigger Issues" Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Justin McClintock - Feel Strong Fitness www.FeelStrong.me Social Media Handle: FeelStrongFit info@feelstrong.me Intro: Welcome to the show and introduction to Justin McClintock from Feel Strong Fitness Brief overview of Justin's background as a personal trainer, including his certifications as an Active Life professional and Olympic Weightlifting coach Segment 1: Justin's approach to training clients with injuries, chronic pain, and muscle imbalances How Justin's passion for helping clients with bigger problems led him to specialize in this area Discussion of Justin's strategies for assessing and addressing these types of issues, including the importance of understanding the root cause of the problem Examples of success stories and how Justin has helped clients overcome their injuries and chronic pain to improve their overall fitness and quality of life Segment 2: The importance of range of motion and connective tissues in fitness Why range of motion and flexibility are critical components of a well-rounded fitness routine Discussion of the role that connective tissues play in supporting healthy movement and preventing injury Tips for incorporating range of motion and flexibility work into your fitness routine Conclusion: Recap of the main points discussed in the episode Final thoughts from Justin on the importance of focusing on the whole person, not just their muscles, when it comes to fitness Thank you to Justin for joining the show and sharing his expertise Reminder to listeners to check out Justin's work at Feel Strong Fitness for more information on his approach to training clients with injuries, chronic pain, and muscle imbalances. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com. Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.