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"I need to start taking better care of myself." "I feel like I'm stuck in rut." "It's time to make my health more of a priority." Any of those sound familiar? If so, you're not alone. I hear this in the emails I get from my listeners, I see this from the Facebook messages I receive and from the people I talk to. Everyone's got either an excuse or a reason why they're not taking control of their health and fitness. In this episode, I go beyond the surface solutions share a strategy that will solve the deeper problems that you're facing that are preventing you from getting the body and live you want.

Today I answer some listener question on whether creatine monohydrate is a steroid or has any harmful side effects and what i think about the TRX and other suspension training systems. Then I talk about common mistakes people make in the gym that prevent them from getting the results they deserve from all their hard workouts. Listen and learn what mistakes you might be making from getting the physique you deserve from all your hard work in and outside the gym.

Our world is changing fast. The explosion of digital technology will render some jobs and businesses obsolete while creating new ones. are you ready for it? In this episode, I speak with Kevin Kelly about his new book "The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future." Kevin talks about the most important skills you can develop as well as about how tech like artificial intelligence and virtual reality will change the way we play and work. We also discuss how to stay ahead in a world that this changing more rapidly than ever before. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

In my 17 years as a health & fitness expert and personal trainer in Miami Beach, I've known and trained some great doctors…interventional radiologists, plastic surgeons, emergency medicine doctors and more. But I've also had my share of frustration and disappointment with some doctors as well. When I went to a cardiologist after a panic attack landed me in the emergency room, he gave me an echo stress test and said everything was fine. There was no evidence of a cardiac infarction and my echo stress test showed that my heart was normal and healthy—even though everything was NOT fine. It took me months researching stress on my own and finding ways to manage stress because doctors I saw didn't have any solutions for me. Have you had a negative experience with a doctor as well? It seems like they're trained to deal with bacterial infections, blood diseases, and broken bones. And they're great for those medical issues. But when it comes to chronic health issues, traditional doctors don't have ANY helpful answers. Don't get me wrong. I'm happy to have doctors who can perform life-saving surgery and prescribe drugs when it's called for. But the reality is that YOU need to be your own health advocate. Medical doctors will not save you. It's your responsibility to take control of your health and save yourself from financial ruin by learning to take care of your body. Let's take a look at the cost of chronic disease in the United States. Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, type 2 diabetes—are some of the most common and expensive health problems in the United States. Approximately half of all adults in the United States had at least one chronic health condition in 2012, while 1 in 4 adults had two or more chronic health conditions. Another important fact is that in 2010, more than 83 percent of healthcare spending in the United States was for people with at least one chronic (and preventable!) health condition, with heart disease and stroke costing $315.4 billion alone! So where do you start if you want to look great, feel great AND save money? Listen to my 5 Ways To Take Control Of Your Health And Prevent Chronic Disease

Getting results from exercise is more than just selecting good exercises or pushing yourself in the gym. It's about the picking the best options for your goals, body type and ability to recover. If every workout were created equal, they would create the same results for every person. But all workouts aren't created equal and neither are we. We all have different genetics, body types, stress levels, eating habits, sleep quality and responses to exercise. While most effective workouts boil down to the same principles, there's a reason why many of the best bodies in the world used very different strategies to build them. And if you'd like to here how I teach the principles of exercise, check out my episode on The 7 Most Important Exercise Training Principles For Getting Better Results. Part of it has to do with understanding the science of building strength and muscle as well as fat loss. The other part is the art of applying the science and principles to the unique person you have in front of you. That's what I've specialized in for the past 17 years working with my personal training clients here in Miami Beach. I had to be an "exercise agnostic" to be successful with my clients. Not all of them wanted to do the big lifts like squats and bench presses—especially the women! And not all of them could even perform all the different exercises correctly so we had to try easier versions. Some clients showed up as complete beasts and I had to work hard to figure out how to challenge them! Personalizing your workouts to your goals, body type, recovery ability, etc will help you get the best results for all your effort in and outside the gym. However, I know that everyone can't be part of my fitness coaching program so I wrote this article to help you get better results from all your hard work in the gym by personalizing what your workouts. Below are 6 ways you can personalize your workouts to help you achieve what most of us are after: a better looking and feeling body!

Do you have a mentor? Who is ahead of you in life and helping you make the right decisions? In this episode, I sit down and speak with one of my mentors Thomas Plummer. You may have heard about all the speaking opportunities I have coming my way. I went to Thomas' speaker school and that experience set me up for a successful speaking career. Today, Thomas is here to help you to understand what it really takes to find your life's purpose and live a life of fulfillment. Thomas will also help you determine what phase of life you're in and what to focus on. I've never heard Tony Robbins or any other personal development guru ever break it down the way Thomas does. Lastly, Thomas will share his secrets for staying ahead in a world that is changing rapidly.

Unless you've been living in the wilderness with no wi-fi access, then you know that diet and exercise are both critical for maintaining your wellbeing and waistline. However, which one is better for burning fat--specifically belly fat? In this episode, we'll dive into research on diet versus exercise for burning fat as well as the different types of fat and the drawbacks of using weight to measure your success. I'll also give you my personal perspective from 17 years of experience as a health & fitness professional.

Jason Havey, a Wisconsin native now residing in Austin Texas, has lived a life rich with experiences. A successful businessman, Jason is currently the COO of Onnit Labs, an internationally recognized health and wellness brand. Previous to his current position Jason spent 16 years in the hotel industry as a General Manager for Hilton and Sheraton. An aggressive optimist, Jason believes strongly in the power of the individual to improve themselves and thus, the world. Also believing in the beauty of all things he finds true joy in interacting with unique individuals, places, events and stories. Today, he come on the Legendary Life podcast to share his story and lessons so that you can find your life's purpose and forge your own path to success!

Effective communication just might be the most important skill you can learn—yet most people don't put much effort into improving. Whether you want to get more clients, attract more business, make more friends or go on more dates, these 10 essential tips for improving your communication will help you. By listening and implementing these tips in your life, you should expect: Better relationships Attract more business opportunities Deeper friendships More respect Invitations to more social events Clients who are raving fans Looked at as a leader And more! Here are the 10 tips: Watch Your Body Language Get Rid of Filler Words Have a Script for Small Talk Tell a Story Don't Over Talk Ask Open-ended Questions Put Away Your Smart Phone Up Your Empathy Listen and ask follow up questions Practice everyday!

Are you confused about exactly what to eat for optimal health AND physical performance? You're not alone. I've been studying nutrition in college and on my own for over 17 years…and I still get confused at times! It's no wonder. A search on Amazon for "diet books" yields over 200,00 results! There's so much conflicting information… "Eggs are good for you." Vs. "Eggs raise your cholesterol and will clog your arteries." "Carbs are evil." Vs. "You need carbs to train hard and build muscle." "Protein is essential for building muscle." Vs. "Eating meat will give you cancer and ruins the environment." It's leaves you frustrated, confused and feeling like, "Screw this nutrition thing, it's too complicated!" It doesn't have to be this way. And you don't have to be a "diet zealot" who practices an almost religious adherence to a particular nutrition philosophy. And there's no need for you to beat your head against the wall trying to figure out the perfect nutrition plan that makes you look AND feel great! I get results for my clients and myself by following what I call "Nutrition Basics." And we don't eat boiled chicken breast and steamed broccoli out of Tupperware six times a day either. In fact, I'm telling you that you can look and feel great AND eat delicious meals…and a desert every once and a while. (Yes, for real.) Below you will find my 8 basic principles of nutrition that will give you everything you need to lose fat, build muscle, improve your health, boost your energy and ultimately look and feel great. This list is the result of nearly 30 years of formal study, self-study, experimentation and working with hundreds of clients. It also includes essential lessons I've learned from countless conversations with nutrition experts, performance coaches, behavior change experts, strength coaches, as well as medical doctors who specialize in health, anti-aging and longevity. By following these principles, you can expect to achieve… Faster fat loss ● Faster muscle gains (without added fat) ● Less mood or energy highs and lows ● More focus and concentration ● Better digestion ● Better immune system (i.e. less colds and sick days) ● Increased libido ● Less aches and injuries Enough talk…listen to the episode to get the whole story!