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Please leave a review: http://www.openskyfitness.com/review/ Hey everyone! This week, Rob has taken the time to look at some of the different questions you have asked him. On this week`s Open Sky Fitness Podcast, he`s here to help you learn how to gain weight fast. If you`ve struggled with being too thin and want to find a healthy way to gain weight and muscle, Rob has three things to focus on: nutrition, workout, and sleep.  We`ve been noticing some problems with iTunes reviews and we wanted to make sure that if you wanted to leave us a review or ask us a question, that you are actually able to do it.  So, if you live outside the USA, are you able to leave us an iTunes reviews? It appears that our listeners in Canada, the UK, Australia and in other locations are unable to share their review with us. We`d love to know what`s going on so that you can leave us a review to let us know what you think about the show and what you what to learn so we can help you become a healthier you. Let us know if you can  or ca

Please leave a review: http://www.openskyfitness.com/review/ This week on Open Sky Fitness, Rob and Devin share what inspired them to become personal fitness trainers; what certificates they received and what they recommend to study; their experience in the field and many tips and insights on what to expect when you begin your own career. Then Rob talks with this week`s guest, Josh Davis, about how we can become super effective and improve our productivity for both career tasks and fitness goals. We`ve got lots of great pieces of advice and examples for you this week to help you manage your time better and be more efficient! From avoiding distractions, how to take a healthy break; and how to fit your workout into your busy schedule. We hope you take a lot away from the Open Sky Fitness podcast this week. Josh Davis, Ph.D. is the author of Two Awesome Hours: Science-Based Strategies to Harness Your Best Time and Get Your Most Important Work Done. He holds a bachelors from Brown University and a PhD from Columb

Leave a review: https://openskyfitness.com/review   This week on Open Sky Fitness, Rob begins by discussing the pros and cons of taking up on a food delivery service for your main source of nutrition and how to choose one if you decide to try it out. Then both Rob and Devon sit down with Michael Morelli to discuss his transformation from a difficult moment in his life to becoming fit again and finding success as a health program creator and trainer. One of the most successful ways that Michael has promoted his organization is by using social media to build an online community amongst athletes, trainers, and nutritionists. Despite how helpful it has been, he talks about the need to get away from social media and spend more time on himself and with his family in real life. This week`s OSF podcast also discusses how to do a self audit and become a better "you" and the importance of opening up to the closest people in your life about any difficulties that you are facing each day.  Morellifit`s mission statement i

Leave a review: http://openskyfitness.com/review Coming to you this week on Open Sky Fitness, you´ll learn about how to prevent injuries and improve performance with our guest, Dr. Kelly Starrett, who is one of the founders of Mobility| WOD along with his wife, Juliet. He is also the author of both New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Becoming a Supple Leopard. He has also written Ready to Run and has an upcoming relase of his latest book, Deskbound. Rob, Devon, and Kelly start of the show by discussing the natural occurances of "normal accidents" in every day life such as lacking the right vitamins, nutrition, or technique when working out. By paying close attention,  we can take advantage of these "normal accident" patterns to learn about how to improve our indiviual athletic performance. The conversation delves deeper into specific areas of nutriton, evaluation, and different cycles to help us be conscience of what we do everyday and how to apply little life changes to overcome any problem ar

Leave a review: http://openskyfitness.com/review This Week you’ll meet Nicolette Hahn Niman, from BN Ranch and author of Defending Beef and Righteous Pork Chop, who talks about the sustainability of “cattle farming”: Rob starts the podcast by answering a listeners question about how you can put on muscle mass when you are training for endurance.  Then, he and Nicolette get into the myths around cattle farming and why it has gotten such a bad name.  She shows the benefits of raising cattle in the proper manner as well as discusses the differences between factory and sustainable farming. Originally from Michigan Nicolette was drawn to law to help fight for environmental causes.  She was a former Lawyer for National Wildlife Association and now a senior attorney for the Environment Organizational Waterkeeper Alliance.  Being a vegetarian, she began researching the meat industry she thinking it would reinforce her belief that the meat industry is unsustainable.  What she found was that there were two sides of the

This week is an episode you don’t want to miss about “Unrealistic Expectations” of yourself. Rob and his wife Devon go into the psychology behind how we tend to see the world in extremes. Often you think that if you are a not complete success then you must be a complete failure. Be honest, how many times have you had the goal of quitting sugar and then you take a bite of a chocolate cake? Rather than enjoy the taste, your punishing voice tells you that you have failed at your “diet”. Now you might as well eat the entire cake, the 1/2 gallon of ice cream next to it and then smother it all with thick hot fudge. Here the downward cycle bleeds into all your relationships; your relationship to food, fitness, self, and family.Rob and Devon share with you their own struggles and then break down how you can cultivate a more nurturing voice that is supportive.  You will learn how to create powerful realistic goals but then see that the paths towards those goals are the real accomplishments.  You will find how to live

This Week Rob dedicates the beginning of the podcast to answering the question, "Is Juicing Healthy?" An Open Sky Fitness fan asks whether she should replace her morning coffee for a morning Jamba Juice. Rob goes into why some fruit juices are as bad for you as a Snickers bar as well as what kinds of juices are good for you. Then, guest Garry Matthews, head trainer of G-Train Fitness, joins Rob inspiring you with tips towards achieving your fitness goals. He even gives you a full body workout that will take you under an hour to complete. Originally from Trinidad, Garry moved to the US where he was introduced to American sports, influencing him to embrace health and fitness as a profession.  He then created G-Train Fitness in North Hollywood to motivate others towards a healthy life.  A very passionate and motivational speaker, Garry inspires us to be accountable in our daily actions towards health.   What You Will Hear in This Episode 0:00 Open Sky Fitness Introduction 1:13 Morning coffee or morning juice? 8:

This Week Host Rob and his wife Devon discuss “Weight Lifting for Women”. For our male listeners, it will help you understand your lady’s worries and even a give you a sense of how to help her make that transition to some heavier lifting. For our lady listeners, it will clarify some myths and lessen your fears about beginning a workout program in the testosterone filled gym. You’ll even learn when in your cycle you should start a diet and exercise program to get the best results. What You Will Hear: 0:00 Open Sky Fitness Intro 1:13 Overview of the podcast 2:18 Men and Women aren't so different 3:00 Fear of weight lifting 4:05 Is there a quick fix 5:02 Don’t take health tips from mainstream media 6:53 Top Hints to losing weight and toning up 8:38 Getting around the “gym” fear and intimidation 12:52 I’m worried about getting bulky…”big legs and big shoulders” 15:20 What is your “core” 17:18 Rob and Dev’s daily diet recommends 19:28 Why spot training doesn’t work 21:30 A woman should weight train 22:16 Cardio i

This Week Guys, get your notepads for this interview with Kamal Patel, director of Examine.com,who busts the "food myths" that have been confusing you for the last 30 years.  A nutrition researcher with an MPH and MBA from John Hopkins University, Kamal dives into why gluten may not be the devil, why fish oils maybe overrated, and why Big Business makes it hard to maneuver through the nutrition research.  He is a man who is filtering through the phony research to help you get to the truth about supplementation and what is needed versus what is a marketing scheme. About  Kamal Kamal became interested in nutrition in college realizing he wanted to change is body.  He found that nutrition, more than exercise, was the biggest factor in gaining muscle mass and having a healthier self.  After receiving his degrees in public health at Johns Hopkins, he began his career in the researching the world of sleep watches.  Later he moved into nutrition research before becoming the director of Examine.com.  Examine.com is a

This Week This week you will be inspired by Zlata Sushchik, creator of SexyFit.com, who shares with you the behind the scenes of the unhealthy fitness competition world as well as how "Overcoming Obstacles" is easier than you might think. You will also hear a question from an Open Sky Fitness Podcast Fan, Edward, regarding the Free Workout Templates   that Rob has create for you. Rob goes into great detail of how to utilize these templates to your individual lifestyle and workout needs. Download Templates About Zlata Sushchik Zlata, in addition to creating SexyFit.com, is also a lifestyle coach, sports nutritionist, and host of the Sexy Fit Podcast. She moved to the US from Russia at 16 years old, not knowing any English. Here she fell into the fitness competition world through her friend. After years of yoyo dieting leading to hormonal imbalances, she developed a methodology for a healthy way of eating and working out that she wanted to share with others. This is how SexyFit.com was born. What You Will Hear:

First....Don't miss out on Rob's Free Webinar, 6 Ways to Burn Fat and Build Muscle Mass.  There are only a limited number of slots so click below to reserve yours now! Free Webinar Registration Now, get your notebook, because this week's guest Dr. Mike Isreatel, gets down and dirty with proper "weight lifting techniques" First you'll hear from host Rob and his wife Devon on how to prevent and deal with generic shoulder and knee pain.  Then you'll listen to Dr. Mike, professor of Exercise Science at Temple University, Head Science Consultant at  RenaissancePeriodization.com. and coauthor of the the books, Scientific Principles of Strength Training and the Renaissance Diet.  He breaks down the specifics of a squat like you have never before heard.  You'll learn how to bench press properly and hear why a weight lifting belt is a waste of money. About Dr.  Mike Israetel As a lover of science and learning in general, the only negative remark Mike received at his high school parent teacher conferences was that he h

You lucky listeners have a special podcast this week today "GDT" (Getting Things Done). First, Rob takes some time to answer a question from one of our listeners on how to get started on a path to wellness.  Then, you'll hear from our guest speaker,  David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done . Are you spinning in your head with all the things going on in your life and think you need to manage your time better? David will show you that it’s not about time management but about finding space in your head to think. It’s about understanding what outcomes you are committed to make and what actions you need to take. You will learn how to organize your life to reduce stress and create more space for creativity. Ahh.. that sounds good! “Most people are still trying to use their head as their office…It wasn’t designed for that. Your head is designed for having ideas but not for hanging onto them.”- David Allen David sees himself as a lazy guy that was always looking for the easiest way to do things. After helping

Welcome to 2016!  Are you ready to learn strategies on "how to set goals" or the New Year? This week our host Rob is joined by guest cohost, American Ninja Warrior, Even Dollard (Aka: All Around Mr. Fitness according to Rob), and interviewee, Natalie Jill from NatalieJillFitness.com. First Evan discusses how he keeps his mirror muscles looking good in is off season from Ninja warrior. He’ll take you through his everyday workout routines as well as his weekly overview when he is in full training for the Ninja competitions. Secondly Natalie joins the duo and together she, Rob, and Mr. Fitness take a look at how to set goals to achieve your New Years resolutions. They'll give their 14 expert strategies for success in 2016. Bringing in some Star Wars motivational quotes, this podcast will be your 2016 Yoda voice to success.  And you won't even have to take notes.  Rob has put together a pdf of the strategies on how to set goals. A bit about Natalie Jill. Natalie is licensed master sports nutritionist, functional

This week, Josh Trent of WellnessForce.com and host of Wellness Force Radio Podcast, will talk about “How to Stop Negative Thoughts,” as well as give some insight on the best fitness apps.  You will quickly learn how your emotional life can help or hinder your fitness goals. Hold one second, before we hear from one of 2015’s top 50 digital health influencers, our host, Rob, wants to answer some questions sent by last weeks listeners. Rob’s New Years Challenge What are your New Years Resolutions? Email them to Rob@OpenSkyFitness.com Rob wants to hear what you need from him and wants to start a conversation to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals in 2016!  Perhaps you want to get a handle on how to change your negative thoughts, or perhaps you just want to loose 20 pounds.  Just send Rob an email and let him help you get you where want to be.  Send any questions to him and he will answer them on the show. Last week Rob asked you to send in some questions that he could answer on the show. Here are t

Are you ready to learn “how to reduce cholesterol”, the "bad" kind?  In this weeks episode, Jimmy Moore, Host of the Livin' La Vida Low Carb Podcast and author of Cholesterol Clarity, Keto Clarity,  and the Keto Cookbook discusses just that.  Heart disease is the number one killer in our country causing 1 in 4 deaths.  We have been told that lowering cholesterol lowers our risk of heart disease.  Fat, is known as the culprit to raising cholesterol, thus we should avoid fatty foods.  Jimmy will show us that this science is incorrect.   Before looking at how to reduce cholesterol, Jimmy will show us the truth about what actually causes high cholesterol…the bad kind. At age 32, Jimmy weighed over 410 pounds, had a 62 inch waist pants, suffered from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and breathing problems.  He read a ton of diet books and was eating their recommended low fat diet. Yet, he wasn’t losing weight.   In the year 2004, he was given Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution.   It revolutionized the way he lo

Elizabeth Benton, from Primal Potential Podcast, shares her best "weight loss strategies" on how to stay motivated, not make excuses, and how to build a routine. Since she was seven, Elizabeth has been obsessed with fat loss and yet she grew to become a 350 pound adult. As an obese woman, she worked in the health care industry developing anti-obesity programs as well as in the dietary supplement world.  Despite all the information she gathered, it didn't help her to lose the weight. She knew had to switch her plan of action and went back to the basics,  breaking all the dieting rules.  With this new lifestyle she lost over 150 pounds. Liz’s Common Mistakes. The all or nothing approach.  This doesn’t work because you constantly feel guilty and punish yourself.  Hint: Instead of "all in", think, "How is your Progress?”. She always followed someone else’s plan. Food and exercise were the focus instead of the consistency of implementing them.  “Why do I make bad choices?” That is the question to answer.   Liz’s

In this weeks episode, Brett Hoebel, trainer from NBC’s, The Biggest Loser and creator of the 20 Minute Body,  will share some of his secrets on his diet, workouts, as well has give you some behind the scenes from the hit TV show.  You’ll learn what a Food Management Bag is and how it can help you in your health goals. You’ll also begin to understand the importance of looking into your emotional world and why that is imperative for long term success in change. As a child, being adopted as well as having uncommon food allergies, Brett was different from his peers making him a perfect target for being bullied.  To try to impress and convince some kids to like him, he begin to binge eat to get attention and help him fit him.  This didn’t last too long before he plumped up and was being bullied again for being overweight. He was depressed, dateless, and abusing himself with emotional eating.  One day, hiding in the closet and stuffing his face with food, Brett decided to make a change. He says when he this emotio

You know Rob as the founder of Open Sky Fitness and the Open Sky Fitness Podcast, but did you know he also has an obsession with cooking fantastic meals? In this weeks Episode, Rob and his wife Devon will discuss the importance of “batch cooking” in creating a healthy lifestyle. They also give you a step by step way to begin as well as a few of their favorite recipes and healthy dinner ideas. Below we will take you through these steps. What is Batch Cooking? Batch Cooking is when you prepare many portions of meals at once and then save the remaining portions for a future meal. In other words, when you are cooking dinner, cook 4-5 times more than you would normally eat and save the rest for lunch for the week, or dinner the next few nights. It’s just a simple way of saying that you are preparing your meals and snacks ahead of time. For health this, is key. Rob says, “If you are not planning to succeed, you are planning to fail.” Why is it Important for Fat Loss? Rob and Devon have found that their clients lear

Jenny Schatzle from the Jenny Schatzle Program reminds us that we are in the Holiday Season and we need to deal with it. The all or nothing mentality doesn’t work. We need to take the pressure off and be healthy while still having fun. From her studio in Santa Barbara, Jenny is starting a global Movement that changes the way people see themselves. The program focuses on fitness and nutrition as a base, but also looks at the community you create and the behavior that stops you and holds you back. At the Jenny Schatzle Program, the weight loss is the bonus, the life change is the promise. Jenny moved out to Santa Barbara as a student and signed up at Golds Gym to workout. After being the loudest and most dedicated attendant in the group fitness classes, the owner offered to teach Jenny how to run classes. She then realized she wasn’t walking the walk she was teaching and created the Jenny Schatzle Program that helped her to get back to feeling whole. The program teaches people how to love who they see in the mi

Matt Frazier from No Meat Athlete will make you rethink whether eating Paleo and eating vegan are really so different.  Author of the book No meat Athlete and featured in some of the top periodicals like Runners World, Huffington Post, and Forbes Magazine, Matt gives us insight on why eating vegan is right for him, but maybe not for everybody. While training to qualify for the Boston Marathon, Matt wanted to move towards a vegan life style for ethical reasons. To his surprise, he found that his body responded positively to this new way of eating and he was able to shave 10 minutes off his best time and qualify. Since then, while being a huge promoter of the vegan lifestyle, he also is trying to unify the followers of Paleo and vegan diets, rather than creating more distance between them. In this Episode you will learn:-Paleo VS Vegan; Are they more similar than different?-What is the difference between vegans and vegetarians-Is oil a processed food and how do you cook without it?-Batch Cooking and it’s import