The FitLife Formula Podcast

The 3 best tools for your home workout

At the beginning of week 2 of the Coronavirus shut down, people are starting to look for the best ways to stay fit at home. 

 

It turns out there are 3 tools that will get you most of what you could ever want/need in a workout.  

 

On Episode 43, I'll share the 3 best tools you should invest in for your home. It looks like we're in for another 3 weeks of gym-lessness, but that doesn't mean your fitness routine has to go out the window! 

 

Listen in, and then head to performbetter.com to pick up these 3 items. Enjoy! 

The Coronavirus Opportunity

If you feel like your world has been flipped upside down because of the Coronavirus measures that are interrupting almost every facet of your life. 

 

Every facet except one... your health.

 

Health is on the top of everyone's mind right now, and the interruption of your daily life is a perfect way to build a new schedule around your health. 

 

Check out Episode 42 to discover the hidden opportunity in this pandemic. 

What to do when you plateau

One topic really caught fire in the gym a couple weeks ago, and it all came from one member asking me about what to do when she has plateaued.

 

We had an awesome conversation on the topic, and it got a lot of other interest in the gym. So if several people are wondering about this, I'm sure there are dozens more in the same boat. 

 

On this episode, I'm joined by one our members, Carolyn Z, to talk about plateaus. 

 

What are they? 

 

Why do they happen?

 

Do they happen to everyone? 

 

How do you get out of them?

 

This is a very special episode, and the first one where a MEMBER joins me as the guest. Enjoy episode 41 of the FitLife Formula!

What to do when it's hard to get moving

There are times when, even though you KNOW you'll feel good if you get active or go in for a workout, you just can't quite find a way to make it a priority in your day. 

 

Why is that? You know you'll feel better. You know it will give you energy and make you more productive. You know you'll enjoy the overall experience of a workout...

 

But you just can't bring yourself to build it into your day. 

 

This episode of the FitLife Formula (15 minutes) talks about the concept of "activation energy," or the energy it takes to make something happen. Sometimes, despite aaalllllll the benefits you know you'll get from some physical activity, you still default to staying put and muddling through your day.

 

You'll also learn 4 ways to lower that activation energy so there's a better chance you get active on any given day. These are simple strategies we have seen help many people at Advantage, and they may be helpful for you too! 

 

Enjoy Episode 40 of the FitLife Formula Podcast 

That feeling when you accomplish something

There's nothing like hearing the words of some one who's whole outlook on themselves has been changed. There's an unmistakable sense of accomplishment, pride, and hope when we talk to those members who have been through the New You Challenge.

Last week on the podcast, we heard from the 4 winners of last year's New You Challenge, just 1 week into their journey. 

This week, we are sharing Eric's wrap-up where you'll hear about where he was when he started this program, the results he got, how he has changed now, and the 3 words he would use to describe Advantage. 

This Challenge TRULY has the power to transform those who complete it. If you haven't applied yet, you have until Friday, 2/14/20 to submit your application. After that, applications will be closed. 

Submit your application here: https://sweepstakes2020.gr8.com/

Enjoy Eric's story!

The Joy of Getting Started

"It's the start that stops most people." 

This Don Shula quote couldn't be more true than when it comes to getting back in shape. 

It's hard to get moving again when you haven't focused on it for a while, or when you have forgotten how good it makes you feel.

On Episode 38 of the FitLife Formula Podcast, I'll share real audio from actual winners of last year's New You Sweepstakes. This is from a video check-in 1 week into the program. 

It's amazing to hear how excited, hopeful, and confident they feel already, and that's after just one week!

In 2020, we're doing the Sweepstakes even better. If you'd like to sign up and have a chance at being one of our 4 winners (and a chance to feel the excitement, sense of community, and comfort of support you hear in from last year's winners) here's the link for you to learn more and sign up. 

https://sweepstakes2020.gr8.com/

Sign up by February 14th 2020 to have a chance at winning!

Enjoy this episode of the Fitlife Formula Podcast!

Big Rocks and prioritizing what's important

We hear it all the time... "I don't have the time or money to commit to this." 

 

Even if "this" is something that will help you feel better, focus more, get more done, and be the best version of yourself. 

 

On Episode 37 of the FitLife Formula Podcast, I'll talk about determining your Big Rocks... the most important parts of your life, your non-negotiables... and then making sure you have room for those big rocks in your life. We'll cover, 

• a great visual of what happens when you don't prioritize the right things (hint: they get left out)
• how to determine your One Thing
• a simple technique to free up a couple hours in your week
• finding room in your budget to spend money on the things that are most important to you 
• mining for the expenses we THINK are necessary

Enjoy!

It's Different in My Country with Jacinta DeAlmeida

This wasn't in the plan for today, but an impromptu conversation with Jacinta lead to a discussion about the difference between what South Africans do and what American adults do. 

When you look at the numbers, we as fitness pros are failing in our mission to help people lose weight and get healthy. Across the board, the health of our nation is deteriorating while the size of our citizens is increasing. There are obviously hundreds of forces at play here, but it's undeniable that other countries are doing something better than us. 

Jacinta, as a South African, knows what things are like in a more active culture. Today I sat down with her to talk about 

• the difference between the US and South Africa in regards to daily routine
• maybe it's about the diet? What is it about the SA diet?
• how an abundance of choices might be making us unhealthy
• South African "big rocks" and how fitness plays into everyday life
• the "moving mindset," focusing on moving every day
• why American's don't like to spend money on themselves

Hope you like this non-scientific, but interesting chat about how different things are in SA. 

Dry Needling with Greg Schaible

You might want to tune in to this episode if...

1) you think dry needing and accupuncture are the same (it's not)

2) you're afraid dry needing will hurt (it won't)

3) you don't think dry needling will help (it does)

 

On the 35th episode of the FitLife Formula, I connect with Greg Schaible from On Track Physical Therapy, to talk about the benefits of a theraputic technique called dry needling. 

We'll cover what's most important like

• why needles?
• who's it good for
• who is it absolutely NOT good for
• how it gets you out of pain and back in action

If you'd like to take advantage of Greg's offer at the end of the show, you can email him directly at greg@annarbor.physio (and that's all. no typos in there!)

 

Enjoy this episode!

Brian 

This meme pissed me off

Not too many things really get me fired up, but I saw a meme the other day that plucked a nerve. 

 

It came as a reply to a comment in in our members-only Facebook group, and I couldn't let it pass without this short rant. Our member posted it as a win for herself, which she has totally earned, but I have a problem with the way the meme is worded. 

 

Tune in to this 10 minute episode to see what I mean.