All About Fitness

Over the past 20 years a whole new category of fitness has evolved: conditioning programs that meet the specific needs of military and first responders. Other than the fitness requirements to get hired, many departments did not have specific fitness protocols and the employees were left to working out on their own, often following bodybuilding programs that did not adequately prepare their bodies for the physical demands of their job. September 11, 2001 identified a need for first responders to possess a high state of fitness to handle any challenge they might face in the line of duty. In response hundreds of millions of dollars of federal aid was made available to help fire departments update their exercise protocols. In addition, after almost two decades of continuous combat operations, much of it in urban environments, most of the branches of the military have changed the way they physically and mentally prepare for operating in the field. The fact is that whether fighting a fire, working a car accident, d

Yes, consistent exercise is important, but the quickest way to get the results you want from your workouts is training like an athlete. No, that doesn't mean doing endless sprints or shuttle runs until you drop, but it DOES mean taking an intelligent approach to your workouts and learning how to properly use intensity to make your muscles stronger. The role of a strength and conditioning coach is to help athletes improve their fitness so they can stay injury-free for the competitive demands of their particular sport. Applying the same mindset to your workouts means following training programs that can help you to optimize your ability to enjoy your favorite activities while minimizing the risk of injury. Tony Gentilcore is a strength coach in Boston who helps his clients learn how to use fitness to achieve their best life. On this episode, recorded live at Tony's fitness studio, we talk about how to design the workouts that can maximize strength while minimizing injury. This conversation will provide great in

One of the greatest things about exercise is the power that it has to change lives. Yes, looking good is important, but having the health, strength and ability to enjoy life and do all of your favorite activities, or fall in love with new ones, is even more important. Vance Hinds is an attorney from Texas who used to weigh 475 pounds; like many people he struggled with the ability to stay on an exercise program until one day he finally 'flipped the switch' and made his health a priority in his life. Vance decided that one word would guide his mission to improve his health and 3 1/2 years later he has made remarkable progress; in fact, Vance's journey has created such tremendous results that he has become a social media influencer and has recently written a 90-day Exercise Journal to help others change their lives. On this episode of All About Fitness, Vance shares what motivated him to change his life and the one word that has made all of the difference. Be ready to be inspired on how you can use exercise to

Life happens; it can be vey easy to become caught up in the demands of job and family and overlook little things like health and fitness. On this second Quick Fit Tip related to men's health, I share the results of my recent physical and, more importantly, talk about some of the changes I am making as a result. On this episode of All About Fitness, I share my experience to help you gain some important insights on action steps that you can take to improve your health. https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic Anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how

In the game of life, it's not how you start, it's how you finish that really matters. Ron Williams overcame a challenging start to his life to go on to become an accomplished bodybuilder. A multiple winner of the Mr. Natural Olympia and Mr. Natural Universe titles, Ron achieved phenomenal success without having to resort to to the use of performance enhancing drugs. On this episode of All About Fitness, Ron is no longer a competitive bodybuilder but he is a non-denominational minister so that he can share his positive outlook and impressive energy with as many people as possible. On this episode of All About Fitness, Ron shares his motivational story about how he overcame multiple challenges in his life to become a success when many would have relegated him to a life of repetitive failure. Warning: be prepared for a dose of positive enthusiasm that will motivate you to live your best life. Learn more about Ron Williams and how he stays in amazing shape as he approaches his 60s: https://www.rwchampionlife.com

Once a man becomes a husband and father it can be easy to become so focused on work in order to provide for the family that things like health and wellness take a backseat. Unfortunately in many cases it's not until a catastrophic health event like the diagnosis of a disease or a heart attack that a man realizes that he has overlooked his health. In some cases it is possible to avoid a disease by adopting healthier lifestyle habits, unfortunately in many cases there is not a chance to make a change and the result is an early death. Dr. Anthony Balduzzi lost his father at a young age, but he took that experience and turned it into the motivation to focus his life on helping others improve their health, first by becoming a doctor, then by starting the Fit Father Project and the Fit Mother Project so he could help as many people as possible. The Fit Father and Fit Mother Projects are online communities where people can learn how to make healthier life decisions. On this episode of All About Fitness, Dr. Balduzzi

Approximately 60% of American adults live with some kind of chronic health condition. Many diseases like diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and obesity are preventable with healthy lifestyle choices like exercise and good nutrition. However, even if you workout regularly and watch what you eat, it's still important to make your health a priority. June is Men's Health month and this quick fit tip provides some ideas and insights on what you can do to improve all aspects of your health. Not only can healthy lifestyle choices help you to avoid disease, they can also enhance your quality of life as well as extend your lifespan; this Quick Fit Tip provides a few simple ways that you can achieve those outcomes. CLICK HERE TO Listen to the interview with Ebenezer Samual, the Fitness Editor for Men's Health magazine https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLSS3596847405.mp3 TREAT YOURSELF! To a week at the Rancho La Puerta Resort and Spa, I'll be there the week of September 18, 2021 to teach workouts and give lectures

A healthy diet for an active body needs ALL macronutrients, specifically: protein for tissue repair, healthy fat to support physiological functions and carbohydrates to provide energy for high-intensity activities as well as supporting muscle growth. Food is fuel for your body; if you like to exercise and being physically active then you need the proper nutrition so that your body can perform its best while you're enjoying your favorite activities. With so much mis-information about fad diets and which foods are best for you it's hard to know where to go or who to trust for advice. Angie Asche, RDN is a sports and performance dietitian who started Eleat Sports Nutrition to provide her clients with evidence-based nutrition advice so that they can function at their highest level of performance. Whether you want to lose weight, add lean muscle mass, train for an athletic competition or to simply look better in your bathing suit, what you eat makes a big difference in the results you get from your workouts.  Angi

Alcohol, drugs, gambling. shopping, sex and food are all known addictions; however one category is missing - that of processed food. Yes, that's right, not just food but processed food. Many processed foods have been chemically engineered to have the same effect on your brain as drugs like cocaine or heroin. It's important to realize that if you find yourself craving processed foods that is NOT a mistake because there is a multi-billion dollar industry working against you. Dr. Joan Ifland studies how processed food is engineered to cause addiction and, more importantly, what you can do to break that addiction. On this episode of All About Fitness, Dr. Ifland talks about how processed food manufacturers follow the practices of the tobacco industry to get you addicted to low cost, calorically-dense food lacking any real nutritional value. You will learn steps you can take to beat that addiction and use nutrition to move towards better health. Follow this link to order a copy of Dr. Ifland's book, Processed Foo

The purpose of a business is to generate a profit by delivering a product or service to customers. The primary business model of the fitness industry is based on collecting monthly membership dues to have access to a facility to use the equipment and/or take instructor-led exercise classes. Because the membership model can provide a consistent revenue stream, over the past 15 years or so private equity and finance groups have become more involved in the fitness industry. One result of the 08-09 recession that disrupted financial markets is that fitness operations became viewed as businesses that could generate consistent revenue even in tough times.  Pete Moore is the founder of Integrity Square, a firm that connects entrepreneurs with capital resources to expand and grow their business. Pete discusses the strength of fitness as a business, identifies different ways that investors look at opportunities in the fitness industry and discusses how the post-COVID future of fitness could evolve. Look into the futur

Insanity = Repeating the same thing over and over yet expecting different results. The longer you follow an exercise program, the greater the risk of a plateau. Periodization refers to a structured program that alternates between periods of high, moderate and low intensity exercise in order to maximize the benefits of rest and recovery. Learn how periodization can benefit you; top performance coaches use periodization to help athletes prepare for competition, if it works for them, it will work for you!  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webi

Where's your favorite place to exercise? Yes, a hard workout with friends at the gym can make you feel great, but when was the last time you took the time to get out in nature and use that as your gym? Not just exercising outside, but getting off the grid and out into real nature? Melanie Webb is a personal trainer with a background in biology who grew up exploring the wilderness of Utah with her family. Melanie specializes in taking her clients outside to leverage the power of nature and has written about the benefits in her book, Adventures in Mother Nature's Gym. On this episode of All About Fitness, Melanie talks about her journey from personal trainer to adventure guide and describes the emotional and physical benefits of outdoor exercise. This is a fascinating and insightful conversation that will help you to appreciate the role that nature should play in your exercise routine.  Order a copy of Adventures in Mother Nature's Gym Here: https://amzn.to/3uDxztT Learn more about Melanie Webb HERE: https:/

The old proverb, "Necessity is the mother of invention" accurately sums up how Sarah Bowmar has evolved from a young woman interested in working out to being on stage as a fitness competitor to promoting fitness programs on social media to starting a supplement company with her husband, Bowmar Nutrition. Throughout her career in fitness, Sarah has learned how to grow and evolve with emerging technology that allows her to promote her products by communicating directly with her clients. In a year of major changes, Sarah's life experienced one of the most important ones possible with the arrival of her daughter.  On this special Mother's Day episode of All About Fitness, Sarah talks about how her career has grown from influencer to business owner, what it takes to start a brand new supplement company that stands out in a crowded market and shares how she makes time for her family, business, various charities as well as her own personal workouts. This is an engaging and motivational conversation with an emerging

The more that researchers study sleep, the more they learn about how important it is for optimal health. In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers observed that adults between the ages of 50 and 70 who average less than 6 hours of sleep per night had a 30% HIGHER risk of developing dementia and losing cognitive function. This Quick Fit Tip reviews the research and provides insights about why proper sleep is such an important part of a healthy lifestyle.  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book

There are all sorts of gimmicks and fads that are marketed as nutrition solutions for rapid weight loss or muscle growth. Don't be misled by any of that hype, because it is the fuel for how your body functions, proper nutrition is essential for optimal health. Your body needs ALL macronutrients: protein, fat AND carbohydrates. This Quick Fit Tip is a reminder of some basic nutrition information so that you can have the proper fuel for your body as you enjoy your favorite warm weather activities.  Order. your copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process; https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl https://petemccallfitness.com Join the mailing list to get a chapter from Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic ana

Once upon a time the prevailing thought was that athletes should AVOID lifting weights because adding muscle would reduce their athletic ability which explains why football players had two-a-day practices and baseball players had spring training; they had to get in playing shape for their respective sports. Now in 2021 most high school athletes receive better strength and conditioning coaching than pro and collegiate athletes did as recently as the 1990s. Bobby Congalton is a founders of 1RM Performance, an athletic conditioning facility located in sunny, suburban San Diego. Bobby applies the science of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization to first help his athletes move better; and once they move better he uses the conjugated method of training to help them become stronger and more explosive. The results are amazing; Bobby has helped a number of athletes progress from playing in high school to competing on a college team. In addition, he has helped some make the transition to playing at the professional level

Regular physical activity is essential for optimal health, especially for children who crave activity. Exercise is physical activity for a purpose, while general physical activity includes all of the daily tasks related to living such as walking to the store, taking the stairs or doing yard work. Even though modern technology has sought to remove the need to be physically active, there are still opportunities to build daily habits around physical activity. Katy Bowman is a biomechanist, the author of Move Your DNA and a public speaker; in her latest book, Grow Wild, she presents a number of different solutions to help the whole family move towards better health by adding more activity to daily habits. Katy joins this episode of All About Fitness to talk about how the lack of movement affects us both physically and mentally and provides solutions for how we can stack more activity into our life. Learn how adding more activity can enhance your life and what you can do to achieve that on this episode of the All

Fitness is having the ability to do what you want to do when you want to do. Aging happens to everyone but consistent exercise, along with other healthy habits, like good nutrition and sleep, can slow down the effects of time. No matter how old you are right now, tomorrow you will be one day older; but don't worry, staying fit will give you the freedom to enjoy all of your favorite activities as you age. Exercise can help manage the aging process and All About Fitness is here to teach you how to do that. https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-web

Mike Fitch is a movement coach and personal trainer who realized that while lifting weights can build a strong body, too much could cause injuries. In an effort to find a way to strength train with a lower risk of injury, Mike began experimenting with different types of bodyweight exercises. Starting with gymnastics and evolving into parkour, hand balancing and even break dancing, he ultimately developed a method of bodyweight exercise based on how animals move, hence the name Animal Flow. Flow refers to a psychological state where you are immersed in an activity and focused only on the present moment which is a perfect name for a challenging system of exercise using only bodyweight movements. On this episode of All About Fitness, Mike shares the story of how he created Animal Flow, discusses the benefits of bodyweight exercise and identifies ways that you can start moving towards a healthier, stronger body. This is an educational and engaging discussion that will have you rethinking how you move when you exe

Fitness can happen anywhere there is space to move. Brandon Wagner and Marc Coronel are personal trainers from Tucson, AZ and Las Vegas, NV, respectively; they are also master trainers, educators who travel the world to teach other personal trainers how to design the workout programs that produce results! On this episode, Brandon and Marc share the solutions they used to stay fit while gyms were closed. In addition, we talk about how to take your fitness to the next level, where you do that is up to you.  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-we