BuiltLean Podcast

Michael Caballero is 50-year old executive and father of 2. He was struggling with changing an all-or-nothing mindset and his weight was increasing as he aged. At 49, he hit 260lbs , then dropped all the way down to 161lbs a year later. Wherever you are on your fitness journey, you'll learn nuggets of wisdom that will help you improve your health & well-being.

What You'll Learn

-Why Michael gained over 50lbs

-The moment he knew he had to change

-His top 3 tips to drop fat & keep it off

-How he has stayed consistent

-His favorite bodyweight workout

Keith Rogers is a father of 4 from Texas, Financial Advisor, and Chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. In 2019, Keith completed a free BuiltLean Breakthrough Call. Within a year he went from 205lbs to the low 180s with a much fitter body. He's kept it off and has a whole new perspective on his health & fitness, which has benefitted his family's life immensely.

What You'll Learn

-The simple tool Keith used to change his eating habits

-How Keith knows what not to eat

-Why home vs. gym workouts is an easy decision

-How Keith builds fitness into his family's life

-Keith's #1 tip for married men to transform their bodies

Tony Miller is a 62-year-old financial executive from Long Island, NY. During COVID, he ended up piling on the pounds and wasn't exercising. He felt like an old man when walking up the stairs. His tennis game was suffering as well. Using the BuiltLean Transformation program, he dropped over 20lbs and now moves like one of the young guys when he plays tennis.

What You'll Learn

-The moment Tony knew he had to make a change

-His #1 regret after losing the weight

-How his wife helped him stay accountable

-What his friends said after he lost the weight

-How his eating habits have completely changed

Scott McClure is a 55-year-old engineer from California. After leaving the Navy, his physical fitness dropped dramatically. He got injured over and over again, tried many diets, yet his weight creeped higher. Even after hiring a trainer, his weight didn't budge. Using the BuiltLean Transformation Program, he dropped 23lbs and feels fit & healthy again in his mid-50s.

What You'll Learn

-Why Scott kept on injuring himself over and over again

-Why calorie tracking apps never worked for him

-How the BuiltLean Program put all the pieces together

-The workouts he's still doing 3x a week

-His advice to men who are stuck in a plateau

Farid is a health & fitness coach based in LA who uses primarily bodyweight training, natural foods, and the mind to help his clients systematically reach their goals and achieve an optimal state of well-being.  As one of the first 25 instructors to be certified in the Wim Hof method in the U.S., he trained his mind and body by meditating in subzero waters, doing barefoot hikes over ice covered terrain, and climbing the 5,500 foot frozen Mount Sněžka wearing only swimming trunks.

What You'll Learn
-Farid's #1 mindset training technique
-The method he uses to build superhuman resilience
-When to do cold showers or cold plunges
-The benefits & risks of cold therapy
-How to calm the monkey brain in minutes

Nate is the co-founder of EyeHeart SF, which produces music festivals and concerts & City Fit Fest, which is a fitness event also based in San Francisco, and ALLNESS that works with Fitness & Wellness talent in LA, the Bay, and beyond.  Nate is also a high level trainer & coach with expertise in athletics/track & movement training. His super power is bringing people together and creating community.

What You'll Learn

-The simplest way to start a free community workout
-How to enjoy great workouts with little to no equipment
-How Nate shifted his approach to movement training
-Why building ligaments & tendons is more important than muscle
-Why there’s no perfect fitness routine

Nick is the founder of Nick Holt Fitness & co-founder SaltwaterFit.  He helps men over 40 feel, move, and look better. As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, he has created an easy to follow framework to simplify what it takes to get fit as we get older.  He lives on the beach in Costa Rica and has numerous exercise & nutrition certifications.  And he has also been a contributing writer for BuiltLean and has written over 20 articles.

What You'll Learn

-Why getting lean & staying lean are completely different
-What role genetics play in getting lean
-The mobility exercises Nick does to stay limber
-Why knowing your north star is critical for your health
-Nick’s daily stress management routine

Noah Church has openly discussed his challenges with porn that started at age 9 and how he overcame a porn addiction and porn induced erectile dysfunction. He has since written a book called Wack about porn & masturbation and offers solutions to a challenging societal issue that affects everyone.  And he also has a website www.addictedtointernetporn.com dedicated to helping people learn more about this and is a coach.

What You'll Learn
-How porn affects your brain
-Red flags when porn is becoming a problem
-Steps to quit watching porn
-When & how kids should learn about porn
-Is masturbation healthy or unhealthy

Nerijus Bagdonas is a holistic movement, strength and lifestyle coach. He integrates mobility, strength, and skill building using a variety of disciplines, such as gymnastics, dance, yoga, martial arts, and the traditional strength training principles. Nerijus has 20 years of coaching experience, a degree in Kinesiology, numerous training and performance coaching certifications.  He’s been featured as an expert and a fitness model in several different major media publications.

What You'll Learn

-#1 piece of advice to stay consistent
-Top 3 bodyweight & weightlifting exercises
-Why he doesn’t eat processed foods
-1 food he eats nearly every day
-His eating & workout philosophy

Dean Sluyter (spelled "Sluyter") has taught natural approaches to meditation and awakening since 1970.

His highly acclaimed books include Fear Less and Natural Meditation. Dean gives talks, workshops, and retreats throughout the United States and beyond, from Ivy League colleges to maximum-security prisons. He has made several media appearances and has completed numerous pilgrimages and retreats in India, Tibet, Nepal, and the West. He is known for conveying authentic teachings in forms that are relaxed, accessible, and down-to-earth.

What You'll Learn:

-What meditation is
-The purpose of meditation
-How to do it naturally in 10-minutes a day
-How long it takes to see benefits
-The myth of the monkey mind