The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

Don't ask how long you'll live. Ask how long you'll be HEALTHY enough to enjoy life. What if you assessed your body by what it can DO rather than what it looks like or how long it will last? Is this the start of a newer, better fitness KPI? Joe De Sena, founder & CEO of Spartan, talks with friend, trainer, and wrestling coach Mike Palazzo about the state of fitness and basic steps anyone can take to make improvements. Including the 6x around the car, take every stair and put the groceries on the shelf workout. Joe De Sena's Parenting book "10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families" www.spartan.com/10Rules The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place Spartan.com/toughbible Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Titan Fitness, the Official Partner of Spartan North America. From sandbags to power racks, we provide the equipment you need to prepare for the race of a lifetime. Visit https://www.titan.fitness/ and use promo code 'SPARTAN' for 5% off your next order + free shipping! FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan

Beau Miles, the Backyard Adventurer, poly-jobist, Doctor of Philosophy, author, doer and self-described oddball, is an inspiration to those of us looking to discover adventure in our lives to turn our ordinary into extraordinary. Johnny Waite talks to him about the ways we can make our exercise fun without worrying about time or other unnecessary external factors. "Well everyone's got a body metric, right? With, 'How much I weigh, how much I run, how fast I do it, how good I feel, how much sleep I've had, how much creatine powder I've put in my drink.' You know, it's all very measured. And I'm completely not that way. I've never been a Strava person or a measurement person. I just go on feel and whatnot. Which is still quite strategic. But it's just not as number driven, I suppose." says Beau Miles. In this episode, you'll learn: - The love for going long on your journey and discovering the world - Enjoying the element of the unknown and fixing things along the way - How to find adventure close to home - The Backyard Adventurer philosophy - You're next adventure doesn't have to be extreme for you to test yourself and have fun Check out Beau's other activities Website - beaumiles.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/beaumiles Instagram - @beauisms SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by USANA Health Sciences. USANA creates premium nutritional products built on one simple idea: if you feed the cells in your body exactly what they need, your overall health will benefit. USANA is driven to innovate and advance the science of nutrition—putting a healthy, happy life within reach for all. https://www.usana.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Brian Nunez, IDEA World Fitness Personal Trainer of the year in 2019, owner of FNS (Fitness Never Sleeps) Training Center, author, and coach, talks to us about the highest qualities we can find in coaches and tips we can use to coach each other. "And if we lead from the back, as a unified team, then we will leave nobody behind. And nobody can get past us, because we're making sure that they're safe along the way," says Brian Nunez. Today, Yancy and Jarod talk with Brian about the reasons we need a coach, and why we coach in the first place. In this episode, you'll learn: - Sharpen other swords other than your strongest, surround yourself with people who have different skillsets - Feel the love around you and celebrate - Lead from behind - We have destinations that we want to reach but can't reach on our own. A coach helps you get there - Early on in your fitness journey, make sure to encourage fun, it's the most important part Connect with Brian and check out FNS Brian's Instagram - @coachbriannunez Website - https://www.briannunez.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4ucDrELq30Jls_IT3LrAw/featured FNS Training Center Instagram - @fnstrainingcenter Website - fns360.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/FNSTrainingCenter Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by USANA Health Sciences. USANA creates premium nutritional products built on one simple idea: if you feed the cells in your body exactly what they need, your overall health will benefit. USANA is driven to innovate and advance the science of nutrition—putting a healthy, happy life within reach for all. https://www.usana.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

"Stolen Focus - Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again," by Johann Hari examines the internal and external causes of our shrinking ability to focus. He joins Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan, to talk about his research. You'll learn how your ability to focus is under attack and what you can do about it. Buy "Stolen Focus" https://amzn.to/3s8oYjU More about the book and research https://stolenfocusbook.com/ More about Johann Hari https://johannhari.com Joe De Sena's Parenting book "10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families" www.spartan.com/10Rules This episode is brought to you by USANA Health Sciences. USANA creates premium nutritional products built on one simple idea: if you feed the cells in your body exactly what they need, your overall health will benefit. USANA is driven to innovate and advance the science of nutrition—putting a healthy, happy life within reach for all. https://www.usana.com/ FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan

Arianna Huffington, Andrew Huberman, and Dr. Nada Milosavljevic help us to get the rest we need. "So, the strongest zeitgeber is light. All the other stuff is important, but it pales in comparison, no pun intended to the fact that light is the dominant way that all your biological systems know how to behave properly," says Andrew Huberman. In this episode, we go over how to get the proper rest that all of us need. In this episode you'll learn about… How to prevent burnout How to get better at sleeping instead of just saying how important sleep is 5 habits that ruin your sleep, and how to stop them If you want to watch the full episodes, Arianna Huffington: Burnout Is Real with Host Joe De Sena - https://youtu.be/zx41c1Dmm1M Scientifically proven better sleep and less stress Andrew Huberman, PhD + Joe De Sena - https://youtu.be/1ystN_hz5l0 5 Bedtime Habits That Ruin Sleep // SPARTAN HEALTH 021 - https://youtu.be/6MYDfUZi_y4 SPONSOR ​​ This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Company. Athletic Brewing Company's innovative process allows them to brew great-tasting craft beer without the alcohol. Place an order today at athleticbrewing.com and get free shipping on two six packs or more. New customers can also get 10% off their entire order with code SPARTAN10. Limit one per customer. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Brian Nunez, IDEA World Fitness Personal Trainer of the year in 2019 and owner of FNS Training Center, talks to us about how your purpose drives you the hardest, not just your passion. "If people are having a tough time and struggling with it, 'I hate social media, my engagement is down, this is set.' It's like, because that's exposing the truth of what it's really about for you. It's about the applause. It's not about the cause. And it's a wakeup call for people," says Brian Nunez, author, coach, and founder of FNS (Fitness Never Sleeps) Training Center. Today, Yancy and Jarod talk with Brian about being driven by your purpose. In this episode, you'll learn: - The passion that separates coaches from athletes - "Attention is our greatest asset" - Passion doesn't keep you in the fight, your purpose does. You have to be passionate about that purpose. - Wake up with intention. More clarity results in more success - Service Media vs Social Media. How one word can change your relationship and how getting fit exposes your truth Connect with Brian and check out FNS Brian's Instagram - @coachbriannunez Website - https://www.briannunez.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4ucDrELq30Jls_IT3LrAw/featured FNS Training Center Instagram - @fnstrainingcenter Website - www.fns360.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/FNSTrainingCenter Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT SPONSOR Athletic Brewing Company's innovative process allows them to brew great-tasting craft beer without the alcohol. Place an order today at athleticbrewing.com and get free shipping on two six packs or more. New customers can also get 10% off their entire order with code SPARTAN10. Limit one per customer. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

West Point Performance Psychology Director Dr. Nate Zinnser talkies with Spartan founder and CEO Joe De Sena about tactics he uses with high performers and shares an easy daily self assessment tool you can use at home. Dr. ZInsser's Book "The Confident Mind" https://amzn.to/3fX6FZi Joe De Sena's Parenting book "10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families" www.spartan.com/10Rules The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place Spartan.com/toughbible Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan

Sarah Wilson and Josh Clemente break down the impact of sugar in our diet and how to reduce our dependence on it. "I don't have the numbers off the top of my head, but it's something like, we're now eating 100 pounds of sugar per year, per person, and previously it was, I think, on the order of 1-3 pounds…it's essentially two orders of magnitude higher now than it was 150 years ago," says Josh Clemente, founder of Levels. In this episode, we talk about the benefits of cutting down, or even completely cutting out sugar from our diet. In this episode you'll learn about… - Switching the mindset to "What we could eat," and other ways to change mindset like treating it as an experiment - Recalibrating your appetite - How to improve metabolism and how your body responds to sugar - Getting energy from healthy fats so we're not reliant on glucose - Listen to your body and make better choices from it If you want to watch the full episodes, I Quit Sugar/ Joe De Sena & Sarah Wilson - https://youtu.be/HhUPdo9DFMM Science-based secret to managing your energy / Joe De Sena & Josh Clemente - https://youtu.be/v1Tc6BfA1vE SPONSOR ​​ This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by SuperBeets Heart Chews. RIGHT NOW, you can get a free THIRTY DAY supply with your first purchase at www.SuperBeets.com/spartan SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Amy Culp, RD, CSSD, LD, CEDRD, tells us about getting the right nutrients in your day. "What are you hungry for? What's going to scratch that satisfaction piece of nutrition, while we're also scratching the nutrition side of filling your plate? So there's nutrition, and then there's satisfaction. And if you're never thinking about the satisfaction, and you're just eating chicken, broccoli, rice everyday because you think that's healthy, that's not going to sustain those habits long term, because you're going to get bored," says Amy Culp, who is the President of the Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietetics Association, Director of Sports Performance Nutrition for the Texas Longhorns Athletic Department, Assistant AD for Performance Nutrition at University of Texas, and Yancy's wife! Today Yancy and Jarod talk with Amy about meal planning and getting the right nutrients in your diet. In this episode, you'll learn: - How to keep energy high and preparing for performance - What do you have a taste for? - Starting simple to be a high performer - Nutrition doesn't have to be complicated, and it can be fun! Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by SuperBeets Heart Chews. RIGHT NOW, you can get a free THIRTY DAY supply with your first purchase at www.SuperBeets.com/spartan SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

You've seen the iconic photo of the 1967 Boston Marathon race official attacking female registered racer Kathrine Switzer. She went on to become the first registered racer to complete the Boston Marathon and continues to believe in the power of running to change lives. She and Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan, find they have a lot in common. This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by SuperBeets Heart Chews. RIGHT NOW, you can get a free THIRTY DAY supply with your first purchase at www.SuperBeets.com/spartan More about Kathrine Switzer Her Book https://amzn.to/3GD7d2j Her foundation 261 Fearless https://www.261fearless.org/about-261/ Joe De Sena's Parenting book "10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families" www.spartan.com/10Rules The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place Spartan.com/toughbible Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan