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2016 is about to end in a few weeks and how many of you still remember the New Year's resolutions you made in January? More importantly, how many of you have achieved your goals or are conscientiously working your way to achieving them? It's a constant trend — we make New Year's resolutions that usually fall through by February and we're back to our old way. That's why this year I'm going to challenge you to break that habit and achieve those 2017 goals. Don't wait on until January to set your goals, in fact, I want to you get started before Christmas. I want you to think about where you are now and the goals you want to achieve and know that it's going to take much more time than you think to achieve it —No matter your goal. The truth is we don't achieve our goals because we lack perseverance and are not goal setting in the proper way. In this episode, I'll teach you how to work smarter and most importantly how to be persistent when you're not motivated to do it. Here are my 6 powerful strategies to crush your goals in 2017: Know your why (08:01) Believe in yourself; believe that you can do it (20:55) Prepare for the journey, train for success. You must be in shape for the journey (physically, mentally and emotionally) (32:19) Break down your goals into steps and reward yourself (36:23) Measure your results (40:09) Build your team (41:35) Remember, "A year from now you may wish you had started today." ― Karen Lamb Resources: "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Brief Bio: Dr. Brad Dieter is a Research Fellow at Sacred Heart Medical Research. His research is focused on discovering novel therapies of diabetic kidney disease. In his quest for a therapeutic agent he adopts a bench to bedside approach adeptly utilizing molecular biology and biostatistics. His long-term career goals include leading a research team to make major inroads in health care and improve treatment options for chronic disease. In addition to his lab and biostatistics work Brad is passionate about scientific outreach and making inroads with the public through media. Nutrition is one of the biggest issues in our current environment as well as one of Brad's passion. The need for better public awareness and understanding, along with this desire to educate and inspire, Brad created Science-Driven Nutrition, an online platform to deliver science-based nutrition advice to the public. In this episode, you'll learn: The impact of modern technology on health (10:39) Sedentary lifestyle health risks (11:59) The addiction potential of hyper-palatable foods (13:11) Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories (13:40) Walking vs. going to the gym (18:00) The truth about the thyroid and weight gain (22:48) Understanding eating triggers (33:22) 3 Signs your hormones are out of balance (26:50) How your environment can influence your eating habits (28:36) Quality vs. quantity: Which one is better for fat loss (36:15) Dieter top 3 fitness trends (54:21) Resources: 'Salt Sugar Fat' by Michael Moss Connect with Dr. Dieter: Website Twitter Facebook Check out our Cyber Monday Deals with up to 75% off on our Best Selling Products! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Today, I'm going to do something a little different I'm going to talk about why you should be going to events and conferences. Not the ones your job makes you attend but the ones where you can connect with like-minded people and know them better and expand your social and professional network. It's just incredible what it can do for you. I used to be extremely socially anxious and if you're one those people who have anxiety this is exactly what you need to do as a cognitive challenge for yourself to help you overcome. Early in my career, I realized very quickly that to get ahead in my field I needed to go and learn from people in person. It's typically the same for whatever profession and industry you're in. It's important for you to get out there as event provide unique learning and career building opportunities that you just can't find anywhere else. Here are 7 Reasons why you should attend an event: Meet experts & influencers Reduces stress and feel reenergized Experience the energy of like-minded Individuals Step out of your comfort zone Learning in a new space Networking opportunities Invest in yourself If you feel intimidated by attending a live event, here are four (4) suggestions: 1-Find the right conference or event to attend Choosing the right event is critical. Go to an event or conference that you're interested in. 2-Connect with someone before the event It is always great to see a familiar face in an unfamiliar situation. If possible attend the event with someone you know. 3-Talk with vendors to "break the ice" The vendors are there and eager to talk to you. They are friendly, open and talking to them is a great way to warm up. 4-Have fun Events are fun and if you're looking for a good time there is plenty of that. If the thought of this overwhelms you and you struggle with finding the right ways to break into a conversation with people you don't know this is exactly what you need. The more conferences you attended the better you'll get. I challenge you to do your research and take action to plan to attend an event for 2017. Select one that appeals to you and make the investment. You can make some amazing connections and also get to see a different perspective which can be incredibly transformative. Don't miss out on these opportunities! Check out our Cyber Monday Deals with up to 75% off on our Best Selling Products! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

In this time of gratitude as I reflect on the past year and what I am grateful for. This year I want to thank you for the best year of my life — the best year of Legendary Life! I want to thank the Legendary Life audience for coming back every single week to hear my interviews. For reaching out and sharing things with me. You have all held me accountable which has forced me to grow and lifted me to a higher standard. It has been an incredible journey and I feel like I'm finally hitting my stride because of you. Thank you to our team for helping us make Legendary Life possible. I want to acknowledge everyone who joined CEO Strength. I want to thank every single one of you who stepped up and became part of it. You have trusted me to be your coach and I want to commend you for taking that step and action in your life. I am grateful for all the guests that came on the show. Over 200 guests have come on to share their time and wisdom to help raise the level of our consciousness and understating and provide us with tools and strategies that we can apply in our lives. I want to thank EVERYONE who has supported Legendary Life. For Gisele and I this is truly a labor of love. We have huge plans for 2017 and I am committed more than ever to continue to bring more value into your life. I am especially grateful for hearing your success stories. Check this awesome testimonial from Cynthia. "As a middle aged woman who had developed a stubborn layer of fat especially in the torso and I was determined to get rid of it. I bought the Beachbody 21 Day Fix and I did it for many months. The fat didn't budge. Because I had gotten so much value from listening to Ted's Podcast I decided to purchase the CEO Strength 90-Day Workout Program which came with both three and four days per week body-weight and gym exercise programs, nutrition guidelines and recipes. I went for the four days per week body-weight program and continued with my daily treadmill workout. Per the nutrition guidelines, I ratchet in eating habits "no more snacking on Triscuit.I completed 5 weeks of the body-weight workout and I'm actually shocked and incredibly encouraged the fat is budging. I'm already stronger look better and feel great and to my pleasant surprise Ted had checked in on me twice in the past 5 weeks. Since I already see and feel results after 5 short weeks I am siked about my future health in fitness." Cynthia Legendary Life Listener CEO Strength Buyer Without you, Gisele and I would not be able to keep up the intense effort to improve this podcast into something truly transformational for all who listen. We want to wish you an amazing Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for your time and making this possible! We are having our first ever Black Friday Sale with 75% off on our Best Selling Products! This is a workout that can change your life. This Black Friday consider buying something for yourself and your health. Sale ends Friday, Midnight EST. Happy Thanksgiving! Ted & Gisele Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post the ASK TED section. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to . Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Brief Bio: With over 13 years of personal and team training, strength coaching, and nutritional counseling experience, Dr. Joel Seedman works with a wide variety of clientele–from amateur to professional athletes, and from adolescent to elderly individuals.Dr. Seedman takes a holistic approach to training, incorporating the best of neuromuscular physiology, motor learning, exercise physiology, sports nutrition and supplementation, biomechanics, sport psychology, bioenergetics, arthrokinematics, and functional anatomy to aid his clients. In addition to working with clients, Dr. Seedman also continues to research, identify, and write about the best and most effective training techniques for optimizing performance, fitness, and health. His writings are featured in national publications and are recognized as among the very best in the industry. In this episode, you'll learn: Common misconceptions in eccentric isometric training (05:34) 5 Eccentric isometrics exercise tips for beginners (33:35) The importance of a good technique (27:34) Overstretching injuries and how to avoid them (11:44) 3 Ways to improve joint mobility and stiffness with eccentric isometrics (17:02) The optimal position to train your muscle to build strength (12:55) Muscle soreness and eccentric exercise (30:28) The truth about eccentric training and insulin resistance (36:41) 6 Benefits of barefoot training (40:44) Dr. Seedman's Top 3 Recommended Barefoot Training Shoes Nike Free 1.0 Cross Bionic (take the insoles out and order a 1/2 size smaller) Merrell Vapor Glove Pedestal Footwear In case you missed it. Listen to Dr. Joel Seedman: 7 Strength Training Strategies To Maximize Your Results Part 1. Resources: Articles Connect with Dr. Seedman Website Facebook Twitter Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Brief Bio: With over 13 years of personal and team training, strength coaching, and nutritional counseling experience, Dr. Joel Seedman works with a wide variety of clientele–from amateur to professional athletes, and from adolescent to elderly individuals.Dr. Seedman takes a holistic approach to training, incorporating the best of neuromuscular physiology, motor learning, exercise physiology, sports nutrition and supplementation, biomechanics, sport psychology, bioenergetics, arthrokinematics, and functional anatomy to aid his clients. In addition to working with clients, Dr. Seedman also continues to research, identify, and write about the best and most effective training techniques for optimizing performance, fitness, and health. His writings are featured in national publications and are recognized as among the very best in the industry. In this episode, you'll learn: Maximize results and minimize injury with isometric exercises 5 Ways to boost your strength and build muscle How to avoid excessive fatigue Yielding vs overcoming isometrics The best rep range for strength and muscle growth The benefits of lifting with your eyes closed Body Awareness, Kinesthetic sense & Proprioception What Is Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) How to improve kinesthetic awareness 3 Ways to build a better mind-muscle connection Resources: Articles Connect with Dr. Seedman: Website Twitter Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

From now until New Year's Day, your schedule will likely be filled with family commitments, traveling and festive outings with all sorts of tempting foods (my personal favorite is my dad's stuffing). It's not surprising that many of us see our waistlines expand during the holiday season. Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to stick to their health and fitness routines. Every year I provide tips on how to stay in shape during the holidays but this year I really wanted to do something different and give you a holistic approach to staying fit for this season. In this episode, I will explain why people gain weight during the holidays and I will teach you effective ways to stay in shape while still enjoying the holiday season. Why you gain weight during the holidays Abundance of calorie dense foods You prioritize your family over yourself- we give into social pressure Stress and poor sleep All or nothing mindset Tips on how to stay fit over the holidays Stay hydrated Plan your workouts Use effective workout strategies Get in 10, 000 steps every day Intermittent fasting Meditate to manage your stress Optimize your sleep Get sunlight Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

Brief Bio: The Super Coach is unique blend of a former championship coach who has an entrepreneurial mindset. Coach Burt has quickly become the go-to business coach for aggressive minded companies in competitive and saturated markets who want to look different, run faster, and be agile. Coach is the author of ten books, including the best-seller called "Person of Interest- How to become the person other people want a piece of and can't live without" and the Wiley published "Zebras and Cheetahs- Look Different, Run Faster, Be Agile." His online TV show, "The Super Coach," can be watched live globally each week on Tuesday on The Whatever it Takes Network and heard through podcast on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher Radio. His reality style TV show Zebras and Cheetahs, is a cross between Shark Tank, Amazing Race, and The Apprentice and can be seen on the Channel 5 Network and on burtnetwork.com. In this episode, you will learn: How to stand out from the crowd 5 Actions you need to take to get where you need to be Positive affirmations to attract success into your life 3 Strategies to develop self-confidence 5 Reasons why you need a coach How to create a balanced life to achieve success 6 Ways to develop the self-discipline necessary to reach your goals How your health impacts your success Connect with Coach Burt: Website Twitter Facebook Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

While some are rejoicing, the 2016 election results have left many people feeling anxious, sad and overwhelmed. As emotional as this process has been there were a few lessons that I will be sharing with you in this episode. Also, you'll learn why having control over your daily actions is more important, ways you can move forward and why you should not allow this to distract you from the path you're on. Today, I challenge you to make a positive effect on the world instead of letting the world affect you. Listen for more on these: Lessons from the 2016 Election Stop trusting mainstream media; nobody thought Trump had a chance at winning People place too much importance on the presidency People want their biases confirmed Trump is better for business What can you do Take care of yourself (especially if you're feeling down) Do something nice for someone else Practice empathy Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Life. Until next time! Ted

We've heard it for years: "no pain, no gain." It's a nice saying … If "no pain, no gain " is your motto at the gym, you could be setting yourself up for serious injury. On today's episode of Legendary Life, I will share my personal tips on how I prevent injuries and improve flexibility, what techniques I have been experimenting with and currently use to improve mobility and build strength. Enjoy the show! Here are my 6 Ways to Prevent Weight Training Injuries and Improve Flexibility. 1. Static Stretching/Isometric Stretching 2. Mobility Exercises 3. Strength training: Eccentric Isometrics 4. Loaded Stretching 5. Self-Massage Techniques 6. Manual Therapy Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Don't forget to visit our FREE 30-DAY CHALLENGE and join us to change your health, body, and live a Legendary Until next ! Ted