Feel Strong Fitness

On this live podcast we discuss the value of experts and the importance of certifications, degrees, and experience. We explore the idea that just because something worked for one person doesn't mean it will work for everyone. We highlight the significance of testimonials and word of mouth in determining the credibility of an expert. Justin also highlights the need for nuance and a personalized approach when seeking out experts in various fields.

Ashley Rogers @levelupstrength is an inspiring coach who offers 'The Main Character Collective.' Inspired by literary female protagonists, she's coaching women to 'Train to Carry the Plot' and be ready for their pivotal moments. We talk about motherhood, values, and why BookTok is a force for good. Listen up.

How do you balance the workouts you WANT to do, the things you NEED to do, and what actually fits into your schedule? The answer might not be what you expect, AND we're doing it LIVE!

Why do fitness and health professionals talk about the obesity epidemic? To be helpful? To make their audience feel better? Is it even useful? On a special LIVE podcast, Justin digs into this and more.

Angela Beyer - @healthcoachangela and houseofshape.com - is a renowned personal trainer and founder of House of Shape. She shares her expertise in training women and the importance of muscle for weight loss. We discuss her background in bodybuilding and how she went from a career in finance to becoming an elite international bodybuilder, her journey to winning Miss Universe, and how she then transitioned to personal training. Angela emphasizes cultivating a strong mindset to stay focused and committed to fitness goals. We also talked about her training with some LEGENDS, and Justin gets a little jealous. Listen up.

Happy Birthday Feel Strong! We look back on five years, and talk about where we came from, the moment Feel Strong was born, and why we do what we do.

Jonathan and I get into a wide-ranging discussion, including the importance of teaching and education in coaching, the value of exploring different training modalities, and the need for individualized programs. This episode is for the curious exerciser, the dedicated athlete, and the ambitious coach -- Listen up!

Keywords: teaching, education, coaching, training modalities, bodybuilding, calisthenics, individualized programs, training modalities, endurance training, calisthenics, skill acquisition, movement quality, time commitment, physical demands, transitioning, starting small, warm-up, guidance, individual goals, functional capability, enjoyment

We're opening up and diving deep about our journey through injury and recovery, including mistakes we made, the mental and physical challenges we dealt with, and how we WISHED we had handled the whole thing (and saved ourselves YEARS of heartache.) This wasn't an easy one to record, but I think it's important.

Weezy Shumaker @coachweez is a coach based in Columbus, Ohio, who specializes in working with postpartum clients. We talk about the concept of not letting the pursuit of perfection get in the way of progress, working with postpartum individuals, and Weezy also shares her fearless approach to implementing ideas and the value of having a supportive partner.

In this episode, Justin discusses the importance of being coachable. He explains that being coachable means being open to developing the version of yourself that is most likely to succeed. Justin emphasizes the need to have a malleable mindset and be willing to have your beliefs broken. He also highlights the importance of learning from others' experiences and seeking feedback. Leading with positivity, being aware of excuses, and taking responsibility for your actions is paramount.

• Being coachable is essential for success in any coaching relationship.
• To be coachable, you need to be open to developing the version of yourself that is most likely to succeed.
• Having a malleable mindset and being willing to have your beliefs broken are crucial aspects of being coachable.
• Seeking feedback, leading with positivity, and taking responsibility for your actions are important qualities of being coachable.