The FitLife Formula Podcast

Wine and a Different Perspective with Amy Erdman

On Episode 73 of the FitLife Formula Podcast, I'm sitting down (and enjoying a glass of wine with sommelier and new Advantage Community Manager, Amy Erdman. 

Amy comes to us from outside the fitness world, so she has some great insight on what makes Advantage great. 

6 Daily Challenges in the 30 Hard

Last episode, we introduced the 30 Hard challenge, which we're currently running at Advantage. 

On today's episode, we're diving in to the 6 daily challenges of the 30 Hard. By the end of the show, you'll understand more about why we are trying to check these 6 boxes daily, and how they can help you move the needle on your health and routine. 

 Check them out, see if you could take on the 30 Hard! 

The Value of a Challenge

Right now we're in the middle of our very first 30 Hard challenge at Advantage Personal Training. The challenge includes 6 daily boxes to check, and pushes you to find times in your day make "health promoting activities" a priority. 

On today's episode, we'll talk about those 6 items, the roadmap you can expect as you do something hard (from Joe DeSena, founder of Spartan Race), and the most valuable part of pushing yourself. 

Enjoy episode 71 of the FitLife Formula Podcast. If you'd like to reach me, email me at brian@advantagestrength.com. 

7 Habits of Highly Effective Exercisers pt 2

Today on Episode 70 of the FitLife Formula Podcast, we’re wrapping up our discussion of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Exercisers by bringing you habits 4-7.

 

Highly Effective Exercisers aren’t the people who have a ton of experience, or know how to put a workout together, or have flawless form on every exercise. They are the ones who always seem to find a way to get it done. They are effective at finding the time, pushing other priorities aside, and enjoying the opportunity to get moving.

 

If you missed part 1 in Episode 69, you can check that out here. If you caught that last week, just click play and enjoy Episode 70!

 

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Exercisers pt1

Take just a second to answer these 3 questions about your exercise routine. 

1. Do you get to exercise as much as you want to (or as much as you know you should)?

2. When you exercise, do you feel like you get something out of it? 

3. Do you feel like your exercise habits match the goals you have for yourself?

If you answered NO to any of the questions above, you’re going to love today’s podcast. 

 

Today I'll share the habits that the very best exercisers have in common.

 

This is a riff on the famous book by Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

 

Some people just always seem to fit exercise of some kind into their lives. They're busy as hell, but still somehow find time to train for a marathon or get to the gym 3x a week.

 

How do they do it?

 

For these folks, exercise happens out of habit. Today's podcast episode will cover habits 1-3 of highly effective (and consistent) exercisers.

 

See if you can apply these to your life so you can answer YES to the 3 questions above.

 

If I can be helpful in any way, feel free to email me at brian@advantagestrength.com 

Non-diet Dieting with Mary Balog

Today's show features the newest member of the Advantage Personal Training team, Mary Balog.

Mary is a registered dietitian, and she's bringing us a refreshingly different take on dieting, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.

If you love this conversation (like I did. prolly my favorite episode yet) and you want to get in touch with Mary, you can reach out to her at mary@marybalogrdn.com.

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Enjoy the show!

Row the Boat with AA Rowing Club

Indoor rowing is quickly becoming one of the most popular fitness trends, but it can't compare to being out on the water in a rowing shell of your own. 

Join me as I chat with rowing club (and Advantage) members Paula Goforth and Margaret Hudson about why you should start rowing, what you should expect when you hit the water, and how you can row in the winter, and what you need to do to get started. 

AARC will be at the Family Fitness Festival on Oct 2nd, helping visitors learn the basics of rowing on their own ergs (rowing machines), and spreading the good word about how rowing with the AA Rowing Club can change your life. To join us, head to annarborfamilyfitnessfestival.com and get registered. 

Try Hockey for Free with AA Amateur Hockey Assn.

Hockey is a tough sport to get into. You have to know how to skate (or be willing to learn on the fly), buy all the equipment, find the right group to learn with, and pay for the ice. 

 

Fortunately, USA Hockey has recognized this and helps youth organizations across the country introduce young players to hockey for FREE. 

 

The Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey Association is one of those clubs that offers a "Try Hockey for Free" program several times a year. Today I'm chatting with Peggy Costello about that opportunity and learning more about what AAAHA offers young players in the Ann Arbor area. 

 

Come visit AAAHA at the Ann Arbor Family Fitness Festival on Oct 2nd, 2021. They'll have sticks, pucks and a net out to try some shooting and see what kind of velocity they have using the radar gun!

How to know when it‘s time for PT with Luke Voss

Today I'm joined by Luke Voss, a physical therapist at Med Sport in Ann Arbor. Luke is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and helps his patients move better and get pain free so they can get back in action, whatever that looks like for them. 

Luke and I chat about how to know when it's time for some physical therapy, what to expect when you come into the clinic, and the other performance-related services Med Sport offers (you don't have to be injured for them to help you! 

Med Sport will be joining us for the AA Family Fitness Festival on Oct 2nd from 9-noon, and they will have some pretty cool prizes to give away. Be sure to stop by their table and register for those. 

For more info about Med Sport, check out their website at https://www.uofmhealth.org/our-locations/medsport-icecube

 

Be sure to register for the festival at annarborfamilyfitnessfestival.com and we'll see you on Oct 2nd!

Try a Tri with the Ann Arbor Triathlon Club

Today I'm joined by Erin Pons and Kimberly Vaughn from the Ann Arbor Triathlon Club. The Tri Club exists to introduce people to the sport of triathlon, as well as give competitive athletes a community to train with. 

On this episode, we chat about starting from scratch, what a week looks like for a triathlete, how the AATriClub is getting the community involved, and why education is such a big part of what the club offers. 

The more you think about it, the tougher this sport becomes. 3 disciplines (swim, bike, run) wrapped into 1 race, with quick transitions between all 3. 

Join me for a great conversation about the unique challenge and also inclusiveness of the AATC. If you'd like to learn more about the club, visit their website at https://annarbortriathlonclub.wildapricot.org/

You can also come meet with members and see what the "transition area" looks like when you join us at the Ann Arbor Family Fitness Festival on Oct 2nd 2021. Register at annarborfamilyfitnessfestival.com.