Living the Fit Life

The Fit Life Podcast has heard from many athletes over the episodes, this week we hear from an athlete who has represented her country, and will hopefully get to do it again in the 2022 Winter Olympics.

This week Chad and Michelle dit down to talk with a rising Professional Women's Ice Hockey Player, Loren Gabel. Loren talks about her history with LP and how she became a member of our LP Family. She chats about how her training has been over the years and when she really started to dial into the sport. They chat about rituals and some odd superstitions. Something about a little Double Bubble...

Loren talks about her involvement with the PWHPA and what the organization is doing to support Women's Hockey and the fight to pursue equality in sports. While there is still a bit of a hill to climb to find equality in the sport, the players and the organization are definitely on the right track.

Tune in to hear from Loren Gabel and her experience in the world of Professional Women's Hockey: 

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The Fit Life Podcast has brought back one of it's previous guests, Morgan Scoyne aka The III, she is here along with Michelle to discuss the different choices we can make about the foods we are eating.

In this week’s episode, Chad catches up with Morgan getting an inside scoop of what she has been up to with her business since we heard from her last. She talks about what has happened with the new location and what we should expect from The III in the future. While there are many people missing The III meals, it’s exciting to hear about Morgan's plans for her business and to follow along with her through this journey.

Michelle is also here with Morgan to help us with alternative options for foods to improve those food choices . The ladies go over their top 5 substitutions, while giving great tips along the way.

Tune in to learn more about alternative choices for the foods we have trouble saying no to:

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As the CrossFit Open gets closer and closer, The Fit Life Podcast will be talking to previous competitors about their experiences with this gruesome event.

First up we have the athlete/coach that introduced it to us all - Coach Adam. In this episode, Chad and Adam talk about their history with the sport and what they have experienced over the years of competing - improvements and hardships. Adam and Chad take us through each year, from Adam's first not so great year to Chad's "retirement" and then come back.

As they take us through the years, Adam and Chad bring light to the fact that the CrossFit Open has become more inclusive. Starting with only one scale to now having multiple different levels so everyone can compete.

The pain of the workouts may seem unbearable most of the time, but overall it's a fun event to get involved in, whether you are a veteran or a beginner. Pain is temporary, the memories last forever.

Tune in to hear some stories of this community wide event

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Be YOUR own advocate and get to know what's going on inside of YOU!

In this week's episode, Chad talks to Dr. Jen and Michelle about Blood Panels - how they can benefit you, not just when you are feeling sick but when you are healthy too. Dr. Jen talks about how getting a blood panel done helps you know your body, and gives you a good understanding of what your baseline is. 

They both share stories about their blood panels, diving into what has influenced a change in their panels in the past, for better or for worse. 

These ladies are advocates for their own body, and are proactive with their health. Take a dive into this podcast and be proactive with your health.

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We have heard from Adam and Michelle on their experience in the world of endurance. This time we are getting the scoop straight from the source of one of their mentors in the sport.

In this episode, Chad uncovers the story of how Mark got into the world of endurance, and stuck with it. Finding his love of running, which is hard for most, but for Mark it was love at first marathon, and from there he took off in the endurance world. Loving endurance so much, Mark went into coaching for the sport and uses his experience and learning lessons to help his athletes.

He chats about his experience with LP and compares the similarities and how they benefit each other.  Mark talks about how LP has helped his training in the off season, and gave him a new perspective on the importance of strength training. While being at LP, Mark has helped uncover so many members untouched potential in the sport and can't wait to see what's in store.

Finally, Coach Mark discusses LP becoming an official endurance club in 2021 and what being a part of the club will mean to LP and the community.

Tune in to learn from Mark, wherever you are on your endurance journey.

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New Year usually means new resolutions, BUT in the de Jong household, "New Years Resolution" isn't a term they ever use.

In this episode, Chad uncovers the secrets of what Michelle and Adam do to better themselves not just in January but as a never ending cycle. They talk about getting out of the typical mindset of a "New Years Resolution" and approaching it from a different angle. 

When beginning a new year, we set a goal we want to achieve but sometimes lose focus or interest because life gets in the way. Listen in to gain new insight on goal setting and what you can do to make your goals stick in the long term.

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In this episode Chad, Adam and Michelle go through a 90-day reflection of the most recent LP challenge. Diving into their own individual reflection as challengers.

Not only that - Adam and Michelle reflect as Coaches and what they learned from the members that participated and how they using that feedback to build a better more suitable program for 2021.

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In this episode, host Chad sits down with one of LP's power couples Liz Akeroyd and Garth Cressman. In this podcast the couple share their passion of living the fit life and being great examples for their young family.

We dive into their competitive careers as young athletes and how that itch has been scratched with the hour a day at LP. Learn how they've incorporated not only their fitness routine but also how they've created healthy habits in their home. How two working parents can keep a healthy lifestyle and still take care of the hustle we all live in.

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If you don't quite yet have endless respect for Coach ADJ as an athlete, you will after listening to Episode 9 of The Fit Life Podcast.

Chad and Adam dive into what brought him into two unique worlds of Crossfit and Endurance training, and the differences that exist between the two, including training, nutrition, recovery and "competition day" atmosphere and routine. They discuss the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete, and how you can reap them, regardless of what sports you are passionate about or involved in.

Adam's experience over the years in both Crossfit and Endurance has given him the knowledge and understanding of how to adapt and transition so quickly between seasons, allowing him to remain a leader for LP members, encouraging them to push their own fitness comfort zones.

And a fun little bonus question: It's evident that Adam has found a passion for both sports, but if he had to, what one would he choose over the other?

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The original crew of Chad, Adam and Michelle is reunited to discuss the critical recovery that hits both mental and physical components to ensure you are at your best each week - and the best part? These strategies are simple to implement with little to no financial investment.

Episode 8 takes us through what tool provided the alarming data that pushed Adam and Michelle to build a routine around 360 recovery, and the list of simple options they recommend implementing 1-2x a week, and how you can do the same.

Points of conversation include the pros and cons of epsom salt baths, foam rolling, massage gun, reading or journaling, stretching and contrast therapy.

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