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How many time have you said, "I'm not feeling motivated to workout." Or "I'm just not feeling it today." The truth is that expecting motivation to reach a peak level to push you over the edge into taking action is never going to happen. Motivation is fleeting and willpower is finite. Relying on these things will always fail unless you do the strategies that I outline for you in this episode.

Did you know that strength isn't limited to muscle size and capacity? Here's the thing, when you get stronger you're better able to lose weight, run faster, and dominate your day. Also, you look better and feel better every day. Convinced you need to work on your strength? From the top strength coach Scott Iardella, we've got seven strategies to help you get stronger and injury free. Listen Now! Get the full show on: http://bit.ly/2AtaDDr 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. Until next time! Ted

Focus on the time and tension components of your exercise technique for huge size and strength gains. "Your Muscles Don't Count But They Can Tell Time." This is something I say to my clients a lot to help them understand that while counting reps is important, it's how much time to take to do each rep that counts. Don't believe me? Excellent. I want you to do the same thing that I have all my clients do when they don't immediately buy into this idea. I want you to do two sets of 10 reps of push ups. On first set, I want you to perform those 10 reps taking 2 seconds to lower and 2 seconds to push back up. On the second set, I want you to take 5 seconds to lower and 5 seconds to push back up. Which one was harder? The second set was, right? But why? Well, the fist set you took 40 seconds to complete those 10 reps. On your second set, you took 100 seconds to complete 10 reps. That's over twice the amount of time of time that it took to complete the first set. Again, muscles tell time a lot better than they can count. Time Under Tension Time under tension (or TUT for short) is a commonly used term in the strength and conditioning and bodybuilding circles. In short, TUT refers to how long the muscle is under stress during a set. Look around in the gym. You'll see different lifting speeds and different times under tension. Some lifters will be doing their reps as fast and aggressively as possible while others use slow and controlled speeds. Research show that the time that a muscle works and tension (tension = how heavy the weight is) are key factors in determining muscle growth. By putting the muscle under longer bouts of tension, you can cause more muscle breakdown leading to the sleeve-busting muscles that you're working so hard for. Listen to this episode for the practical tips on how to use time under tension training to get the best results!

What used to be safe, is no longer. What's "safe" in today's rapidly changing economy and society, is RISK. Not long ago it was safe to graduate, then get a job, buy a house, get married and live happily forever. That's no longer true. In today's episode, our guest Ryan Magdziarz will share his personal story of success at a young age. Also how you have to take smart risks if you ever want to live a legendary life. Plus, how to take the first step and create a successful business and career that will lead to happiness in other areas of your life. Listen Now! Get the full show on: http://bit.ly/2As46c8 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. Until next time! Ted

In this episode I cover: Should You Stretch Before Or After Weight Training, Fake Olive Oil And Herschel Walkers' Bodyweight Workout and more! I'm also introducing a new segment called "This Week In Health & Fitness" where I curate top stories and research that I've come across in my readings. Let me know what you think by emailing me at ted@legendarylifepodcast.com

We all know by now that maintaining an active lifestyle should be one of our top priorities in life. Only by taking care of ourselves do we stand a chance of being the kind of person we strive to be on the job, at home with our loved ones, and in our communities. But that doesn't mean it's easy. "I don't have enough time." is the #1 excuse that people give as a reason they don't workout. In this episode of Legendary Life, you'll learn my 7 top strategies to get fit in 30 minutes a day (or less) even if you're super busy. And you'll even get a few sample workouts so you can try them out. Listen Now!

We've all heard the saying that we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. And that we shouldn't judge each other solely based on how we dress or groom ourselves. The reality is that we all judge each other all the time based on our visual appearance. In this episode, sociologist Dr. Anna Akbari will talk about how you can increase your personal power and charisma simply by grooming and dressing better. She'll go into the science of why some of our tendency to judge is hardwired in our biology as well as the cultural factors influencing perception. Learn how to take control of your appearance to promote yourself in a successful way.

Friday night, Gisele and I stayed in and watched I AM NOT YOUR GURU, the new documentary about Tony Robbins on Netflix. To be honest, I wanted to watch something else but Gisele was insistent because Tony is one of her heroes. And I have to say that it was one of the most engaging and inspiring movies I've ever seen. Here are three reasons why you should watch it (even if you're not a Tony Robbins fan): Advanced Communication Skills: In the movie, you'll watch Tony go through some unbelievable situations with some of his attendees. You'll watch how Tony is able to cause a state change in the person he's speaking with. It's simply incredible to watch Tony navigate tough situations with empathy, grace and control. You'll also see how he's able to help people with their struggles on the spot. Although I've enjoyed some of Tony's CDs in the past, I've never been to one of his events. And I wouldn't call myself a "true fan." But after watching, him in action at his Date With Destiny seminar, I've made it a point to attend one of his live trainings to experience it for myself. Simplification: If you're like me, you might sometimes tend to overanalyze things. (Or always overanalyze things haha) When you watch this movie, you'll get a first hand look at how simply the human brain is wired. ...and how it's really the "little things" that make the biggest differences. I think you'll find this especially inspiring! It's being surrounded by like-minded people, making friends, exercise, trust and having a plan is. You just may come away feeling like, "I can totally do this!" Motivation And Inspiration: Which is weird ...because it's not a motivational movie. Motivation is not the point of it at all, actually. It's really an inside look into one of Tony's $5,000 Date With Destiny events. But I challenge you to watch it and not feel motivated and inspired. I shed a few tears watching as well. What I advise you to do is to watch it and immediately after write down your health & fitness goals for the week. And make them habit-based like: I will take a walk every day or I will workout with weights 3 times this week. Anyway - I just wanted to share it with you. I think it's only on Netflix for now and totally worth the watch. Have a great week! Ted