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In this episode of Cuts, Cardio, and Conversation we dig into the trials and tribulations that shaped us. Jackie shares a story about a roommate who taught her that when people tell you who they are, believe them. Ashley reflects on her brother training for an Ironman and the simple reminder to just do the thing and give yourself permission to try. Jerry brings in a look at the Blue Zones and how community shapes longevity.

We laughed, we learned, and yes, we probably said “trials and tribulations” ten times before the intro ended. Tune in for real talk, real stories, and a reminder that you always come out better when you keep going.

In this episode of Cuts, Cardio, and Conversation we dig into the trials and tribulations that shaped us. Jackie shares a story about a roommate who taught her that when people tell you who they are, believe them. Ashley reflects on her brother training for an Ironman and the simple reminder to just do the thing and give yourself permission to try. Jerry brings in a look at the Blue Zones and how community shapes longevity.

We laughed, we learned, and yes, we probably said “trials and tribulations” ten times before the intro ended. Tune in for an honest, warm conversation with a few laughs, and if you are navigating your own challenges, this episode will feel like you are sitting with friends who get it.

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Thanks for listening, and as always…Keep Good Company.

Yo, what's going on Broccrates! In this week's Cuts, Cardio & Conversation, we're diving into knowing your limits. Whether that be physically, mentally, or emotionally we have to test those boundaries, but not live on them. We talk about how the season of nature reflect the seasons of our life, and what your bod, hair, and skin need to thrive in each one. It's all about balance: knowing when to push, when to pause and how to stay grounded through ever season.

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In this episode of Cuts, Cardio and Conversation me and Jacqui dive into the truth about shortcuts. From fitness fads to life hacks, we explore why the quick route almost always leads to setbacks and how a consistent approach builds lasting results.

Ashley couldn't join us this week, but the conversation still packs plenty of value (and maybe a little tough love) about resisting the easy way out and choosing the steady path forward. Thanks for listening, and as always, keep good company.

What You'll Hear Today

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This week on Cuts, Cardio and Conversationwe're diging into some of the biggest myths from hair care fitness, and therapy.. We've uncovered one important truth: everyone is different!

What You'll Hear Today:

From hair to health to healing, this episode is all about breaking down myths and embracing the fact that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to taking proper care of yourself.

Do you ever feel like is pretty good, but something inside you is still itching for more?

In this solo episode, I pull back the curtain on why I'm stepping into multiple bold new areas. Not just training, but an evolved vision for General Fitness Company as well as for my personal life.

Whether you're thinking about starting something new or are already juggling multiple passions, this one's for you.

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Want to learn more about the Clubhouse or get updates on my ventures? Click the link here. Thanks for tuning in.

In this episode of Cuts, Cardio, and Conversation, we dive into the resistance that comes with change. From clients who refuse to jump (literally) to the emotional stress of breaking habits, we cover it all. We even get nostalgic about the D.A.R.E program and how early messaging shapes our fears around growth.

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In this episode, a therapist, a hairstylist, and a trainer walk into a mic…and swap stories about the wild world of client relationships. We’re talking awkward encounters, emotional landmines, manipulative moments, and one unforgettable ranch dressing disaster. It’s honest, hilarious, and just a little bit unhinged (in the best way).

What You’ll Hear Today:

How client relationships play out in the gym, the salon, and the therapy room

The wildest, weirdest, and most uncomfortable client experiences we’ve had

How to deal with manipulative behavior without losing your cool (or your boundaries)

That unforgettable moment when Jerry tried to vacuum up ranch dressing like a rookie

Honest laughs, a little wisdom, and the real-life mess behind the service industry

 Got a story of your own? Email us general@generalfitnesscompany

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In the first episode of the Cuts, Cardio, and Conversation series, I sit down with Jacqui Doucette, a Main Line hairstylist and fellow entrepreneur. We talked about where it all began for us. We get into the early hustle, what it means to build something from scratch, and how staying consistent (in fitness and business) shapes long-term success. Just two professionals chopping it up about purpose, growth, and staying sharp in the shop...and in life.

You can reach Jacqui on instagram at BeautybyJacquiD you can also check out her website at: https://www.beautybyjacquid.com/new-clients

Thanks for watching and listening...Keep Good Company!

In this season opener, we set the stage for a pair of powerful interviews dropping soon. One with my hairstylist friend, Jacqui. And the other with my therapist friend, Ashley. But this isn’t just about looks or talk therapy. It’s about transformation from the inside out.

What You’ll Hear Today:

Why the barber’s chair and therapist’s couch aren’t so different from personal training

How service providers become silent coaches in people’s lives

The small decisions that spark big personal changes

What to expect in the next two interviews (and why you’ll want to tune in)

A little behind-the-scenes on what inspired this season’s theme

Whether you’re in the middle of a glow-up or just trying to get your mojo back, this episode reminds you that change starts with conversation—and sometimes a good cut.

In this episode, I reflect on how growth never really ends. Whether we're talking in fitness, mindset, or business, it's important to think of life as in seasons. Burnout, breakthroughs, setbacks, and comebacks can happen in seconds or even years, but the message here is to stay patient and enjoy the process.

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Remember you can always email me at general@generalfitnesscompany.com or you can visit our website to learn more about what we do at generalfitnesscompany.com

In today's episode, I encourage you to take on whatever has been in the back of your mind as a challenge to undertake. Whether it's with exercise, food, or even spirituality, today is the day to get started.

I reflect on my experience in almost completing my time at the fire academy and bringing yet another season to a close (don't worry, there's one more episode), while thinking of ways that we can all challenge ourselves. I hope you've enjoyed this season. Remember, you can always email me with any suggestions for upcoming episodes or for any health and fitness related questions.

Today, I'll be sharing what the fire academy and track taught me about pushing too hard and why letting go of the finish line might be the key to real growth. Tune in and let go!

What You’ll Hear Today:

Why obsessing over results can sabotage your progress

A personal story about chasing vs. living

The hidden power of process-oriented thinking

A simple mental reframe that helps you stay in the moment

What it means to become instead of achieve

Whether you’re 27 or 72, it’s not too late to start feeling stronger, moving better, and living with more confidence. In this episode, I’ll share how one of my clients in her 70s made the choice to come back after a long break. We'll hear what that decision can teach us about persistence, progress, and the power of movement.What You’ll Hear Today:

A real client’s inspiring comeback story after a 2-year break

Why strength and mobility matter even more as we age

Myths about aging and fitness—busted with science and experience

The exact strategies I’m using to help her build strength safely

Actionable tips for getting started at any age—even if you’ve been away for a while

Today we're going to talk about tough times and tenacity. Sometimes, it can be easy to just give up and say it's not for you. But I've seen in my profession that the moment you most want to give up is when you find your breakthrough. So let's talk about staying tough today.

Belief isn't something you build, it's something you uncover.

What You'll Hear Today:

Whether you're changing careers, adding new layers to your life, or just rethinking the story you've told yourself, this one's for you.

Share this with someone whos standing at their own crossroads. Let them know they don't need to choose between who they were and who they're becoming.

In today's episode, we're going to be discussing why your brain chemistry affects your gains.

What You’ll Hear Today:

How your brain’s chemical cocktail influences your energy and drive to move

The roles of dopamine, serotonin, cortisol, and endorphins in your workouts

Why “feeling off” isn’t just in your head—it might be in your hormones

A few simple ways to naturally boost your movement motivation (without chugging pre-workout)

Whether you’re crushing it in the gym or struggling to get off the couch, today we’re diving into the fascinating world of neurochemicals and how they shape your fitness journey. Because honestly, it’s not always about willpower. Sometimes it’s just about brain juice.

As always, if you have any show ideas or any questions concerning this or any of our previous episodes. Email me at: general@generalfitnesscompany.com

Today we're diving into somethin sneaky that impacts your anxiety, confidence, and even daily habits. Yes, today we're talking posture. I'll break down how body language speaks to your brain to shape your mindset (whether you realize it or not). I'll also drop three simple fixes (one I learned on the fire ground) that you can implement right away. Wellness doesn't have to be complicated. It can start with simply standing tall.

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. And if you have any questions related to this episode or any of our previous episodes, feel free to shoot them here info@generalfitnesscompany.com

Today is the episode we've been waiting for all week. It's my interview with Ashley Blair Cook of ABC Therapies. Overall, it was a fun and entertaining episode to listen back to. But we also got pretty serious with our talks about mental health and how they play a part in working out as well as everyday life. If you'd like to discuss mental health with Ashley, you can check her website here: abctherapies.com or you can follow her on Instagram: ABC Therapies

Hope you enjoy the episode and I would love your feedback on this one!

Comparison is the thief of all joy. Don't get me wrong, comparison can be helpful but it becomes toxic when it becomes self-judgemental. Today, we're going to be talking about how to get out of the comparison trap and how you can make healthy comparisons that bring value to your life.

I talk about the app in the episode, if you're interested in trying it out, go to Generalfitnesscompany.com to sign up for a free assessment.

We're going to be talking mental health this week. We had a special guest a few years ago. Long before she became locally famous and amassed hundreds of thousands of followers, Dr. Jaime Zuckerman graced us with her presence and granted us a very insightful interview. I believe you'll enjoy it. If you want to follow her on Instagram, you can go here:

Dr. Jaime Zuckerman| Dr. Z

It's been crazy here over the last few weeks. Not only because of more training, but also we had a bit of a technical difficulty with the applications to create new podcasts. But we're back up (kinda) with an episode about believing in yourself and doing the impossible...mainly, living the life that you believe you deserve.

In this episode, we’re diving into something that surprises a lot of people once they start branching out in their fitness routines:

Why do some workouts leave you wrecked for days… while others build you up without the soreness?

Spoiler: It’s not just about intensity—it’s about intention.

What You’ll Hear Today:

What it means when your back or neck stops cracking (hint: it’s probably a good thing!)

How smart training reduces tension instead of just burning calories

A new perspective on progress: It’s not about chasing pain—it’s about building strength, control, and consistency

Why General Fitness workouts are designed to build you, not break you

Your new mantra:

“Just because it doesn’t hurt doesn’t mean it didn’t work.”

Links & Resources:

Want a workout that works with your body instead of against it? Let’s chat:

www.GeneralFitnessCompany.com

Like what you heard today? Leave us a review and share it with someone who needs to stop chasing soreness and start training smart.

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that trips up a lot of folks when they’re starting—or restarting—their fitness journey:

Are you chasing results… or are you building habits?

What You’ll Hear Today:

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You what's just as important as your workout? Your recovery! As much time as we may spend on our workouts, recovery is just as important. If you're not tracking your recovery then you won't get the most from your workout. Today we're going to be talking about what metric you use for tracking your recovery so you know what kind of workout you need based on your body's energy levels.

The episode number for today is very appropriate. I was killed in the comment section for saying something I shouldn't have. Mind you, I thought I was in the right and I thought I did what I did with respect and integrity. Turns out people thought differently. Listen to find the lessons I learned today about online etiquette with respect to other people's fitness videos.

Today we're going to piggy back off our last episode and talk about life recovery. Stress can play a huge role in our lives, and there are times where it can seep into our recovery. In this episode, we're going to talk about what that means for your gains.

Sleep is super important when it comes to regulating your stress levels. So prioritizing it should be on the top of your list when it comes to improving your recovery. Here are some episodes in which I talked to a specialist about how to think about your sleep.

Season 11 Episode 51

Season 11 Episode 57

Today we're talking about stress. Here's the thing. Your body doesn't care if it's work stress, life stress, or gym stress. It all adds up. Today, we're going to be talking about how stress affects your workouts. If you're stressed, this is the episode for you because we're going to be talking about what stress is, how you can identify it and how you can minimize and relieve it in your life.

Today we're talking about a specific type of passive stretching that I had neglected to mention over the past few episodes about stretching. This passive stretch is actually GOOD for you. It's called PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching and it's a fancy way to say that you're tricking your nervous system into a deeper stretch. Wanna learn how to do it? Stay tuned to find out.

Here's the thing, stretching is great for flexibility. Buuuuutt...Flexibility is not exactly what you want if you're concerned about performance. And believe me, you want to be concerned about your performance because that means you'll be able to walk, run, or even lift groceries. Let's find out how you can get more bendy without putting your joints at risk.

I've talked about this many times. Stretching isn't doing what you think it is. I used to be a believer in stretching. In fact, I used to immediately bend over and reach for my toes, immediately after a run. It wasn't until I started looking into what stretching ACTUALLY does to the body that I decided to discontinue it. Learn why stretching the way you've been stretching may be doing more harm than good and find out the most effective way to improve your mobility in this episode.

I was at the fire academy this weekend and at lunch, I looked around and I saw young adults all over the room with poor posture. Today, I'd like us to talk about what happens when you sit for too long or have muscle imbalances due to improper training.

A little while back I talked about getting stronger through progressive overload. It's the way most people get strong in the gym. They lift weights and as they get stronger, they lift heavier weights. But that's the only way to get stronger. In fact, I would have you consider that it's not even the most efficient way to get stronger. If you want to learn how to get stronger without getting bulky, this is the episode for you!

Today we're taking a quick step away from our conversation we've been having over the past couple of weeks about movement and we're going to lean into mindset. What do when something doesn't go your way or when you feel like someone has transgressed against you. It's not revenge, but it also isn't simply being passive.

Let's talk today about what potential patience brings to your life when searching for peace.

In today's episode, I discussed the importance of reciprocal inhibition in your workout routine, or in other words, why it's important to never spot train unless you're rehabbing. I also talked about a couple of exercises you can do to train to move better whether you're a runner or walker. Here's one example from our Youtube Channel.

When people talk about working the core they usually are referring to the abs. However, the core is so much more than that and if you train your core improperly, you'll likely get injured with some seemingly unrelated injury. Today, we're going to talk about why core training is so important. I'll also give a few simple exercise ideas to help you train your core more efficiently. Hint: It's not more sit-ups and crunches.

Today we're going to talk about why it's biomechanically impossible to spot train. It's due to a little built in process called reciprocal inhibition. It's the foundation for all movement and without it, we literally wouldn't be able to move. Find out why this is so important for trainers to consider when creating an exercise routine. Think like a trainer with today's episode.

I've got a client who had a light bulb moment today about the difference between mobility and flexibility. It came when we were doing some anti-rotational movements. Personally, I've struggled with the difference in the past so in this episode we're going to really dig into what people always get wrong and what helped my client to understand why flexibility is so bad for your joints.

I went down a rabbit hole after reading an article about a fungus that survives on radiation. It led me to thinking about how to prevent radiation in our own body.

This is not a tin foil hat episode. This is a real talk about the radiation around us and how we can build up our body's defenses against it while simultaneously flushing it out of our system. It only take a few key foods and vitamins that you can find at your local grocery store. If you want the complete list, email megeneral@generalfitnesscompany.com

Many people think that when they're working they're core all they have to do is crunches and sit-ups. While those ARE your abs, your abs are not your entire core. Your low back and even your hips are part of the core party. So if you want to train functionally and protect your spine from injury while improving your overall movement pattern you're gonna want to listen to this episode very closely.

Deep squats and mobility are a huge thing in the fitness community right now. Many people believe that the key to mobility is to strengthen your muscles through greater ranges of motion. This is correct, but there is one thing that many people are missing when it comes to movements like this and improving overall mobility. That's what we're going to discuss today. If you'd like to write a question feel free to shoot me an email. You can email me at: general@generalfitnesscompany.com

You wanna know something? Motivation is fleeting, but if you can utilize it to build confidence, you can achieve just about anything. How do you get that initial motivation? Well, that's what we're going to investigate in today's episode.

Sit-ups do work for specific things. But there was a time when it was the pinnacle of core strength to be able to do 100 sit-ups. Now, we've come to learn that working the core is more than just sit-ups and crunches. There many more effective core exercises, so why do we do them here at GFC?

Today, we're going to look into the effectiveness of sit-ups. Are they beneficial? Is there a reason why people get more injured doing this than anything else? What are the alternatives? I'm going to all of these questions and a few more in today's episode about you future six-pack.

It's not about what you do in your workouts as much it is how often you work out. When it comes to your health, the best decision is to take it slow and here's why.

Today we're keeping it simple. Many people will try to scare you off from certain movements. I may be guilty of that myself in the past, but it's of course, nuanced. The bottom line is there are a certain things you should avoid, but it's not what you think.

So many people think of the body as parts, but when you think about it, everything is connected through your body. Literally through your connective tissue and figuratively in how we move and think. I'm diving deep into what makes you stretchy and why your current mobility routine might need an overhaul.

I had a potential client come in today and they loved the session. They came in with some new workout gear and were interested in starting immediately . Then I told them my rate and I got that dreaded reply: "It's too expensive."

I get it. The best things in life are actually not free, yet we have to prioritize to attain them. Today we're going to be talking about priorities and what's really stopping most people from doing more to take care of themselves.

Today, one of my clients crushed it in our Row-Run Challenge. She is a newer client that was having some issues with running and came to me help her out. Her and I both agree that it was her belief that she would do well that helped her beat her last time by 3 and a half minutes (which is one the best improvements ever).

Listen in to how she helped herself get over the hump and learn a few tricks to help yourself do the same.

I had a listener email me yesterday about the difference between training to get bigger and training to get stronger. Believe me, there is an actual difference and knowing the difference just might change the way you work out.

In today's episode, we're talking hypertrophic training versus strength training. What's the difference? Are you already doing it? Let's dive into this one today and fix your workouts.

Congrats to the Super Bowl winning champs, the Philadelphia Eagles. I was curious about their workouts and I saw that AJ Brown posted one on YouTube. I'm going to critique his workout routine and give you some tips that you can add to your own routine. You can find his workout that I referencedhere.

Have you ever let fear take control of your life? Fear has stopped many people from achieving greatness. When that happens you have to ask what is fear, really? Today we're going to drill down into what is stopping us and how we can prevent it from keeping us from our dream life.

I wasn't able to record for my scheduled episode on Monday because I was feeling a little ill. I felt that this was a great opportunity to remind you that you should be taking care of yourself. In this episode, we have a few fun stories of taking care of yourself in a multitude of ways (some not so PG). All in all, this episode has quite a few tips and anecdotes that will help you think about living a happier and healthier life where you make yourself the priority.

Many of my contemporaries might have you believe that Olympic lifting is the way to go. They most certainly not wrong, however, if you're going to lift like that, you have to have a solid foundation. If you build your house on shaky ground, you most likely to end up injured.

In this episode, we're going to talk about building that foundation that will be able to do more with less effort.

Today we're going to look into how you can maximize our workout routine with one small teak to each one of your lifts. One thing to always remember. It's not what you're lifting. It's how you're lifting it.

Yesterday, I did my first Live on Tik Tok and I had a lot of fun answering questions about how to get a better booty, what effect drinking has on weight loss, and proper exercise techniques. If you'd like to learn more about what we do here, you can visit my favorite playlist on our YouTube page here:

5 Basic Human Movements

Or you can visit the website: https://generalfitnesscompany.com

In today's episode we'll talk about something that is probably not a part of your fitness routine, but should be. Rotation is something that we all do, but many of the exercises PT's and trainers prescribe aren't appropriate for improving spinal stability and rotation, resulting in hip and more likely, back pain. We're going to dive a little deeper into this and give you some ideas for exercises that you can do on you own.

Everyone wants to start their fitness journey on the right foot where they'll never lose momentum. It's actually easy. You just start small. Small habits that serve you are important. Today, we're going to dive into those habits (good and bad) that determine the path of your fitness journey.

Today, we're building on the previous episode about what to do for injury recovery and we're drilling down to the point of small changes that equal big wins. We're going to talk about a client that lost 75 pounds over the last year and we'll be exploring what it means to "habit stack." This episode is full of gems that will help you on your new year fitness journey.

Today is "National Quitters Day." It's the day when people notoriously quit on their New Year's Resolutions. The reason for most is that they went out to hard in the beginning of the year, got injured and never fully recovered or follow any recovery protocol. Today, I'm sharing a very important one based on science that you might want to share as well.

It's the beginning of the year and everyone wants to get off to a good start. Watch out though, many tend to overdo it or worse, go off into a different dimension doing everything but what they need to do to get off to a good start. Well, in today's episode, we going to explore a few ideas that will help you to stay consistent throughout the year.

Today's episode came on a whim as I almost dropped my phone. I caught it miraculously and I somehow took a screen shot. On any other day, I wouldn't have given it a second thought. Today, I'm glad I didn't because we got a very valuable lesson from that near accident.

Everyone knows that you when you work, you get paid. That's because when you work, you are providing value for others. But what about the things that provide value for yourself?

What about your body? Your spirituality? Your relationships? Being great doesn't just mean how hard you work in the gym.

Let's explore what happens when you honestly put your energy into making something great.

I'm back from a lovely Christmas vacation spend in the frozen tundra of North Dakota. I had a wonderful time meeting the people and spending time with new found friends, but when I came back I noticed something. Sparsely populated areas aren't afforded the same resources when it comes to mentors. Today, I'd like to dedicate this episode to teachers and the people that support them.

I had a trial client the other day and I kept calling them the wrong name. I used to be really good with names because I had tons of practice with boot camp. Today, we're going to look at a few techniques I used to remember people's names. We'll also look at a few ways that you can improve your overall memory.

I'm out for the next week, so feel free to scroll through the back catalogue and listen to some of our older episodes. See you on the 30th!

Today we're going to talk about a few things that people don't know when it comes to stretching. For instance, did you know that the stretching routine we all know and love where you bend over and touch your toes, might actually be bad for you? More about this and what type of stretching is best for overall mobility

Today, one of my clients asked about cardio training and how good it is for them. They were interested in losing weight and they said they heard running is the best thing to lose weight. It is and it isn't. In today's episode, we're going to explore cardiovascular training and its benefits to find out if it should have a bigger role in your training program.

In today's episode we talk about the issue on everyone's minds at the moment...healthcare. We are going to look into what possibly made Luigi do what he did and what it really takes to take care of yourself with respect to your mobility and strength.

Today we're going to talk about something that many people talk about in secret as they age. We're going to talk about the inevitable loss of muscle and bone and how to prevent it.

As people age, they become susceptible to things like osteoporosis as well as osteopenia which causes bone loss. But is it the cause or the symptom? We'll dive into that as well as a few other age related subjects in this episode.

So often people go through life "ego lifting." They are flexing and trying to do something that they shouldn't be doing. Rather, they should be trying to be more mindful in what they do so they won't have to repeat a vicious cycle of mediocrity. Today, we're going to look at what we can do to escape that cycle and fulfill our potential.

It's that time of year where we spend time with our loved ones while we try to keep up with work. What is a good work life balance? Is there a good work life balance? Today we're going to look at how to balance work and life so you aren't feeling frustrated getting too much or too little of either.

Today, I made the case for why functional training is a far superior training method when it comes to overall body strength. Whether you have an injury or you're a seasoned athlete, you'll find value in functional training. The issue is many people have their own definition of it. So today, we're going to break down functional training to its raw element so we can see why it's so effective.

We're rounding out our challenge month and it always has had one or two surprises. This time around, we had a big surprise! I had spoken to one of my clients about their mindset after our previous challenge and they had the biggest improvement by anyone ever in our 2 and half years of challenging.

I thought it would be helpful for you to know what I said. If there are any challenges you're facing that you feel like you just can't get in front of. This is the episode for you.

Today, I ripped the audio from a video that will be coming out next month about the effectiveness of TRX training. As you already know, I've given myself the moniker of "TRXpert" because my studio is the only TRX studio in the area. So if you're interested in learning more about TRX training, feel free to shoot me an email at general@generalfitnesscompany.com or check out our website to schedule a session or to get on the list for a personally designed TRX workout.

What was it like to be a pilgrim? I bet certain people can feel empathetic to their struggle. Did you know that they didn't even eat turkey on the first Thanksgiving? Today we're talking Thanksgiving past, present, and future on the road to understanding what the true spirit of thanksgiving.

In today's episode, we're going to look at the origin story of General Fitness Company and a few key players and events that have shaped the company beyond what you see on social media.

Today, we're going to look deeper into challenges by looking at the challenges we hold here every quarter. There is a reason why we challenge our clients and there's a very important reason why you should as well if you aren't already.

We all have a dark side. We all want to do bad things. What stops us from doing them? Or better yet, how do people like MLK Jr. or Gandhi take those bad thoughts and turn them into positive action that helps them and the people around them? That's what we're talking about today. What truly makes the greats strong and how we can also implement those tactics into our own lives.

What's it like to be you? Too often being are afraid of being themselves because of fear of being judged. Or, maybe their looking for a quick and easy way to success. In today's episode, we're going to explore the hidden value that is being your authentic self in any situation.

This question has confused more trainers and coaches than the industry would like to admit over the years. Here's the thing, most don't realize that they are copying the same bad formula someone else is perpetrating. Today, we're break that cycle with some knowledge. Is it genes or is it training that makes an athlete?

It's the holiday season and we've just had an election. It's hard not to get distracted and even harder to focus on yourself. Today, we're gonna look at a few tactics you can use so that you can take of yourself during this stressful time of year.

With all these distractions it can be easy to get off track, but today we're going to talk about a few ways that you can prepare to crush it in the gym as well as at home in 2025.

In our last episode we talked about hip hinges. We are building on that and we're going to be talking about a Bulgarian split squat and how it can help you move effectively throughout the world.

Turkeys, holiday gifts, and travel. These will all be issues for some over the next couple of months. In this episode, I talk about a few things that you can do to strengthen your back during the holiday season as well as specific movement that you can execute at anytime that will help keep your back protected.

Today, I want to talk briefly about the difficulties we face and what happens when we willingly undertake them.

In today's episode, I talk about "Dead Butt Syndrome," aka Gluteal Amnesia. It's when your glutes aren't firing and cause your back to hurt. How can you prevent it? Why by listening to this episode, of course!

In today's episode, I talk about the philosophy behind my training and why I train my clients like I do. They don't all do the same thing, but at the same time they do. Functional training is the main modality here for my clients. Whether they're athletes or they are just recovering from surgery, functional training has helped them all reach the top of their game.

It can help you as well. If you understand more about what it is and how it's helped my clients, it might give you pause to reflect on what you're doing and how you can get results similar to that of my clients' here at GFC.

Today, I'm gonna be dropping a couple more wellness tips. Including how to eat and what time to eat to maintain or even lose weight during the holidays.

Today, we're gonna talk about the different ways to exercise and proper nutrition for every season. Your body changes with each season so your nutrition and exercise need to change as well. Tune in to find out what you may need for the upcoming winter to maintain your fitness up through next summer.

Today we're going to talk about how perception has an impact on what you're getting in life. I tell a story about a fellow fire fighter that just couldn't get a hose on a hydrant and relate that back to making decisions that can positively affect your life.

Was feeling a little run down today, so I decided to do a public service and do some research on how to stay healthy during cold and flu season. Of course, you'll hear a little about how I do it as well.

In today's episode, we talk about being strong. So many people get this simple thing wrong. From improper strength and cardio training to overstretching, we're going to get to the bottom of how to truly be strong in today's episode.

Today, I wanted to talk about why I love working out. Granted, I don't train as hard as I would like to, but I do something every single day. For me, there are a ton of reasons why working out is crucial. But maybe for you, there are completely different reasons. I'd love to see why you workout in question with this episode. You can also email me general@generalfitnesscompany.com with your feedback and fitness related questions.

I say this is what I want, but this is really an episode of what I want for you. I want you to create your own life in a way that is special only to you. In this episode, I talk about the importance of self-awareness when training. It's important because what works for you may not work for someone else and it may have to do with a number of factors that I talk about today.

Today, I circled back around to what I was talking about in our previous episode and gave you a bit of a different perspective on wellness in our older years.

Today's a short episode about what to do to stay in shape after age 50.

Today, we talk a biology and make the connection to mindset through scientific research on genes. Can you can control your genes? Science says that it's possible, but only when you control the environment your genes are in. Listen to find out how that works for your life.

Athletes and fitness gurus on social media will lead you to believe that functional training is anything that doesn't use weights. Many of the movements that they suggest aren't exactly functional. In fact, much of the equipment that is marketed to the average consumer can make some injuries and movement limitations worse. Let's dive into functional training with this one and see if we can find something that works for everyone.

In today's episode, I talk about where I was wrong by trying to be right. It happens to a lot of us and I'll tell you from experience that it's the quickest way to be unhappy. Listen to find out why.

Today we're going to talk about what happens when you don't care what other people think.

Today we're talking about a few videos that popped up on my feed about running training. I have to commend the folks that are training and teaching others to train the proper muscle groups, however. I have to say that there are much better ways to train that will prevent you from getting injured and will help you move more naturally.