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This weeks guest, Elizabeth Saunders, author of The 3 Secrets to Effective Time Investment, will help you to reduce stress in your life, spend more time with those you love, and do it all guilt free!! As an entrepreneur, Elizabeth realized her business was overtaking every aspect of her life, leaving her depleted, full of stress and guilt. She was was forced to master her own schedule and over the last 7 years, has been helping others do the same. Are you a devout planner or the spontaneous type? Either way, Elizabeth will help you to learn how to find a balance. Steps Towards Balance 1. Do you want to change? 2. What are your priorities? 3. Create actions towards your desired change -Create a specific action with deadline. -Put it in your schedule -allow yourself to be imperfect! 30 minutes is a great start Hints to completing your To Do List. 1. Set lower expectations of what you want to accomplish 2. Clarify which way do you except change -Build Change: Modify things 1 at a time, and build a new habit step

You’ll want to sit down and listen to this weeks guest, Sally Fallon Morell, founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation and A Campaign for Real Milk, who talks about why butter, raw milk, and fermented foods should be a part of your diet. “There is more good bacteria in a tablespoon of sauerkraut than a whole bottle of probiotic pills” says Sally. She is also a #1 Best selling author of the book Nourishing Broth as well as author and coauthor to titles such as: Nourishing Traditions, The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care, Eat Fat Lose Fat. Sally discusses how there is NO correlation between the amount of fat in the diet and the levels of cholesterol in your blood! She also explains that while there is a only weak relationship with high cholesterol and heart disease, there is a very strong relationship with low cholesterol and many other health issues including but not limited to cancer, low sex hormones, suicide, brain diseases, and strokes! Additional notes from this episode: -Bone broth sho

In this episode, Rob dives deep into the specifics of how to build a workout plan that will trigger muscle growth. Despite the title of this post, it's truly not a secret, but more of strategy for success that might be overlooked by most. He discussed the difference between a hypertrophy style workout versus a strength building workout. They both have their benefits in helping to build lean muscle mass, but are quite different in their execution. Hypertrophy workouts generally have 3 to 4 sets with an 8 to 12 rep range. Strength workouts usually have anywhere from 4 to 10 sets with a much smaller rep range, between 1 to 5 reps. You'll want to listen to podcast to hear Rob go into more detail about the strategies involved when trying to achieve the goal of building lean muscle. OTHER THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: -How to be realistic about your goals -Are you an Ectomorph, Mesomorph or Endomorph? -Why adaptation is the key to success -How often you should change your workout program -Sample workout s

Are you ready to unleash your inner power? Our guest this week, Danny J, will help you change your mindset towards success. After being paralyzed from a bacterial infection in her early 20's, Danny had to teach herself how to walk again. That experience transformed her, and through her fitness and lifestyle coaching, she now guides and inspires others to reach their fullest potentials. In today’s episode you’ll learn: -About Rob’s FREE Webinar -Danny’s story; determined to walk again -Your mindset and accomplishing your goals -Vulnerability and how it deepens your relationships -How you can connect and inspire others -Fitness myths that make Danny mad! -Stress and weight gain -Your very own prescription diet? LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Find Danny J on all your social media Danny J on Periscope - Danny J on Facebook Danny J on Twitter Danny J on Instagram Danny J's Website Join Rob’s FREE Webinar: Text “lifting” to 33444. Leave a review for Rob and the Open Sky Fitness Podcast, text

This week our guest, Julien Pineau will blow your mind with information on how to train smart and correct imbalances in your body. You will quickly learn how to fix your injuries and how to prevent new ones just by tweaking your workout! Jammed packed with information, this episode is imperative for your training health. Today you will learn: -About Rob’s FREE Webinar -Why intense cardio may be hindering your fitness goals -Gossip on CrossFIt from Julien Pineau -Most common injuries in CrossFit and how to prevent them. -How to correct imbalances in your body. -The importance of load, hold, and carry -Why a tight muscle is a most often a weak muscle -How to improve shoulder mobility and stability -Training properly as a beginner -The power of principles Find Julien at http://strongfit.com https://instagram.com/strongfit1/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/JulienStrongfit Join Rob’s FREE Webinar: Text “lifting” to 33444. Leave a review for Rob and the Open Sky Fitness Podcast, text OSFreview to 33444 To leave

This week you lucky listeners get to hear from Sean Hyson, the training director for both Men's Fitness and Muscle & Fitness Magazine magazines. He's also the author of The Truth About Strength Training and 2013's best-selling 101 Best Workouts of All Time. Despite being an obvious expert in his field, Sean keeps his down to Earth demeanor while weeding through the fitness fads and inspiring you with tips to help you on your own path towards wellness. In this episode you will learn: - An inspirational story from an OSF Podcast fan. - How to lose fat whether you are a body builder or a couch potato. - Consistency, not intensity will determine your success. - What it takes to lose 30 pounds in 12 weeks. - Why an injury doesn’t have to stop you from making progress. - How much protein, fat, and carbs you should eat to get ripped. - Sean’s take on nutrition for a day. - A quick, healthy recipe from Sean’s kitchen. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Get started on a Coaching Program with Sean

In this week’s episode, you’ll learn from Max Lugavere, aka “the smartest guy ever” (according to Jeff Meacham). Max is a TV personality, film maker, and director/producer of a new documentary titled Bread Head. Over the past three years, Max has watched his mother slowly decline into a state of dementia sending him on a journey to educated himself on what could cause/prevent cognitive degeneration. In his documentary, Max shares the links he has found between nutrition and lifestyle that can have a huge impact on the degenerative diseases and long term health. This interview is a must listen for anyone who has seen a loved one, friend or family member suffering from dementia, Alzheimer, or cognitive degeneration. In this episode you'll learn: - Dementia begins in the brain decades before you are ever diagnosed - Steps to take in your 30’s to help prevent dementia/Alzheimer's. - How exercise and sleep can improve your brain health. - Diets low in carbs and high in healthy fats keep your mind sharp - What i

Rob goes rouge in this episode and decides to talk about his top 7 secrets for setting him and those around him up for success. In the episode you'll learn: - Why having a clear vision for success can make or break you - How to find out if you are sabotaging those around you - When is the right time to ask for help - The proper way to communicate your expectations - Do small goals really make a difference? Yes! - Know when to cut the dead weight For Rob’s Free Workout Template: Text “Lifting” to 33444. Want to contact our amazing sound engineer Ryan? Send him an e-mail here: RyanTX2LA@gmail.com Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also if you are interested in getting some free Naked Infusions Salsa, T-shirts or tote bags please leave an honest review for The Open Sky Fitness Podcast on

On today's episode we interview Scott Iardella, Founder of Rdella Training and host of the Rdella Training Podcast. He shares his 7 Strategies for Dealing with Injuries with a focus on getting back into your training with no, or minimal amount of time off. Scott integrates power lifting, olympic weight lifting and kettlebell with a combination of body weight and mobility training to create a perfect blend that maximizes his clients results. After suffering a devastating back injury that prevented him from continuing on as a professional body builder, Scott had to rethink his future. The lessons he learned recovering from that ordeal is what set him on his path to becoming a Physical Therapist. He tells us the importance of training smarter, not harder. Now Scott's approach is scientific. He's learned to also listen to his body and know when to push and when to ease off the throttle. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: -The best exercises for an injured shoulder. Hint: It involve a kettlebell. -The importance of

Today we chatted with Marcus Kowal the owner and lead instructor at Systems Training Center, as well as the founder and CEO of FitnessCenter.com and professional MMA fighter—damn! Marcus tells us that he began his journey into the Martial Arts world at the age of 15, and has transformed this passion into an exciting life long career. By the time Marcus was in university in England, he realized that competing, teaching, and all things martial arts would become a part of his life forever. Post-grad, Marcus turned pro when he moved to Mexico and later moved to California and began teaching people self-defense via Krav Maga. Marcus tells us some thrilling tales from his life story and shares with us the best fighting styles to meet your personal needs. This episode covers fitness, self-defense, training for families, competition and more in this information saturated interview. If you are interested in hearing the multiple benefits of incorporating Martial Arts into your lifestyle program tune in! IN THIS

Today we have Nikki Sharp co-hosting with Rob, and catching us up on her new upcoming detox book, the adorable adventures of her Greek cat as well as interviewing Selene Kepila founder of Naked Infusions Salsa. Naked Infusions salsas are insanely delicious and made with organic ingredients sourced from local California farms. Selene starts us off by sharing her journey into meditation and providing some great advice for mindfulness novices. Then our taste buds are tantalized as the group delves into a jar of Selene’s kosher, 100% organic and non-GMO salsa! According to the crew this spicy goodness gets better with every bite! This episode gives us some eye-opening insight on how organic products are brought to market, and why organic quality products are so good for you. DON’T FORGET: Leave us a review and if Rob reads your e-mail on the show Naked Infusion will send you a FREE Salsa! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: • Tips on how Nikki and Rob stick to a balanced diet • About Nikki Sharp’s 5 Day Detox b

In this episode Rob and Ryan talk about how to build your own workout program based on how many days a week you have to dedicate to the gym. They give step-by-step instructions for building workout programs whether you're working out once or six times a week. You can easily download all of the templates talked about on the show by texting the word "LIFTING" to the number 33444. Some of the Templates included are: -Full Body Workouts -Chest & Back -Legs & Shoulders -Chest & Triceps -Back & Biceps -Shoulders & Arms -Legs Rob give over 50 different exercise that you can easily plug into the templates, making it super easy to create the perfect workout for you. You can also visit the website if you'd like to download all of these free templates. http://openskyfitness.com/news-2/

This week’s guest Jay Cardiello, is an “Exercise is Medicine” professional who has trained numerous celebrities like 50 cent and Jennifer Lopez, professional athletes and media personalities. Jay has made appearances with Men’s Fitness, Shape Magazine, Good Morning America, The Today Show as well as the founder of JCORE and author of Cardio 4x4. Recently he has also started a new program called “Off the Scale.” Jay tells us more about how he has made such a successful career as personal trainer and entrepreneur. We also get an inside look at how Jay works, trains, and eats. This episode tackles the real issues currently happening in society, lifestyle and health care. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: -How to get Rob’s chest, back, and HIIT workouts on your phone! -Jay’s life living and working with 50 cent -Ways that Jay incorporates foods that make you look and feel good -Details about the “four pillars of fitness” in Jay’s book Cardio 4x4: nutritional, spiritual, emotional, and physical. -Small but

This week the guys interview Suzanne Heyn known as the modern yogi, who is a captivating spiritual advisor, yoga instructor and writer for the Huffington Post, Mind Body Green as well as her website modernyogi.today. Rob, Jeff and Suzanne delve right into discussing how we to cope with anxiety. As a personal example of how small changes can make a big difference, Suzanne shares that she has a mild iphone addiction (oh, don’t we all?) Which has lowered her sleep quality, Suzanne says that by limiting phone usage at night, she gets better sleep and is well rested to tackle the next morning. Suzanne provides an interesting perspective when she explains that anxiety can actually work as clue to better understand the bigger issues in our lives such as poor eating, lack of exercise, or lack of rest. Suzanne divulges her diverse journey, telling us about her struggle with cancer that eventually lead her to Kundalini Yoga and ultimately her successful career today. Today’s episode is full of practical/easy to

Today's guest, Ed O'Keefe is an Entrepreneur, Author, and most importantly Father of 7 (all under the age of 10). Ed has gone from being dead broke to cracking the code of starting and taking multiple businesses from zero to multiple 7 and even 8 figures. He is the Creator and Founder of top selling brands such as InspiredWear, Marine-D3 (sold over half a million bottles), and strategic consulting products that help motivated entrepreneurs showing them how to take their idea to market and scale using multiple media channels. Ed teaches us how to eliminate all the noise, so we can focus on the things that are truly important in our lives. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: -More isn't better, remove 20% of what you're doing everyday. -Surround yourself with the people who are who you want to be. -Identify what's important to you in your life. -How to feel ultimate supreme confidence. -The best way to prioritize your health. -Not letting guilt control you when you've fallen off the wagon. -Learning how to embra

In today’s hectic world, we all seem to be searching for the same thing: a well-balanced healthy lifestyle. This episode’s guest Adam Rosante is one of America’s favorite Wellness and Fitness Experts. Author of The 30 Second Body, and star of the Cosmo Body channel, Adam gives us some much-needed wisdom on the subject! Adam’s motto is to eat clean, train dirty, and live hard--sounds good to us! In this interview Adam holds nothing back on his best fitness secrets found both in his boot camp classes and book The 30 Second Body. Adam tells Rob, “All I care about is helping people live happy, healthy lives—any means necessary!” This is definitely the impression he gives throughout the entire easy breezy and informational interview. Rob and Adam bond over their strong Italian roots, while dishing about the important social component of cooking and eating. They challenge us to really look at what we are eating, and how to easily make food fit and fun. Mainly, this interview is a window into the evident joy Ada

Our guest for this episode is Russ Crandall, author of three Paleo cookbooks as well as gluten-free and Paleo-friendly food blogger. Russ tells us how after persevering through some major health issues, medications, and surgeries by the age of 27, he discovered the benefits of a Paleolithic, or Paleo Diet. Russ illustrates his eye-opening transformation and gives personal revelations on how he made some major lifestyle changes for the better. Russ’s cooking style is international and traditional cuisine making his cookbooks fun comfort food for anyone. This episode addresses some of the nitty-gritty Paleo lifestyle questions, like how and when to cook with white rice, soy, and olive oil? Overall, Russ remind us that a Paleo diet isn’t about being strict on yourself, it’s about noticing what foods make your body feel good. In this interview we learn the ins and outs of following our paletes, and figuring out the right ratios to eat well and live well. The guys tease our taste buds us with talks about he

In this week’s episode we have celebrity trainer Joel Harper joining us! Aside from his new book Mind Your Body, available now and everywhere, Joel has been customizing simple workouts for 18 years and his techniques are known for producing fast results. Joel has trained famous actors, musicians, Olympic athletes and even children making his methods dynamic and do-able. You can catch Joel in O Magazine, Esquire, ABC, the Dr. Oz show and much more. As Rob and Jeff say on the show, “This guy is next level personal trainer!” In this episode the guys discuss what mental road blocks may be keeping you from achieving your fitness goals as well as how to “your body as your gym.” Joel shares some great moves for optimal toning, and gaging your own fitness, without any equipment! This is great for anyone that wants to become a personal trainer, figure out their own mental roadblocks, or is interested in learning new physical, nutritional, mental health methods! Do we have you hooked? Tune in to get these fitness

Today on the Open Sky Fitness podcast, we have Evan “Rocket” Dollard hilariously charming American Gladiator, T.V. host, actor and four-time competitor on Ninja Warrior. Evan starts us off by giving a low down on everything from quirky gladiator nicknames, to working with Laila Ali, Hulk Hogan and how Evan won the first season of American Gladiator. Evan, Rob, and Jeff share laugh out loud worthy stories on zits, obstacles courses, childhood games, and training methods. When it comes to his training and background Evan says he’s always been the guy that is, “good at a lot of different things but never great at one.” He then gives us insight on the events in his life that brought him to where he is today. “I guess I’m really good at gladiating…that was the take away!” Evan also tells us about his Youtube business and active lifestyle tips he loves to share to help others optimize health and confidence. This episode is great for anyone who is interested in a good laugh, some sound advice, and a behind the

Imagine running, jumping, and climbing through obstacles in the heart of an urban jungle. This thrilling training discipline is exactly what today’s guest, Dan Edwardes, is a master of. Dan Edwardes is a founder and director of Parkour Generations. Dan has been a key player in establishing the largest and most successful Parkour teaching structure in the world. He runs and teaches at Parkour Generations Academies, which started off as a single small class in London, and is now taught around the world. Rob and Jeff got the inside scoop on the first leap Dan took and how he has parlayed that into a rewarding teaching and business program. Dan also explains the core concepts of Parkour which include: mobile balance, passing obstacles, pulling your own body weight up and over things and dealing with your own fear. The guys tackle the topics of fears, risks and how Parkour can help people learn to manage these inevitable aspects of life. To get all the thrilling details of the “leaps and bounds” of Parkour l