General Fitness Companycast

Today we're going to talk about a few things that people don't know when it comes to stretching. For instance, did you know that the stretching routine we all know and love where you bend over and touch your toes, might actually be bad for you? More about this and what type of stretching is best for overall mobility --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, one of my clients asked about cardio training and how good it is for them. They were interested in losing weight and they said they heard running is the best thing to lose weight. It is and it isn't. In today's episode, we're going to explore cardiovascular training and its benefits to find out if it should have a bigger role in your training program. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In today's episode we talk about the issue on everyone's minds at the moment...healthcare. We are going to look into what possibly made Luigi do what he did and what it really takes to take care of yourself with respect to your mobility and strength. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today we're going to talk about something that many people talk about in secret as they age. We're going to talk about the inevitable loss of muscle and bone and how to prevent it. As people age, they become susceptible to things like osteoporosis as well as osteopenia which causes bone loss. But is it the cause or the symptom? We'll dive into that as well as a few other age related subjects in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

So often people go through life "ego lifting." They are flexing and trying to do something that they shouldn't be doing. Rather, they should be trying to be more mindful in what they do so they won't have to repeat a vicious cycle of mediocrity. Today, we're going to look at what we can do to escape that cycle and fulfill our potential. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

It's that time of year where we spend time with our loved ones while we try to keep up with work. What is a good work life balance? Is there a good work life balance? Today we're going to look at how to balance work and life so you aren't feeling frustrated getting too much or too little of either. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, I made the case for why functional training is a far superior training method when it comes to overall body strength. Whether you have an injury or you're a seasoned athlete, you'll find value in functional training. The issue is many people have their own definition of it. So today, we're going to break down functional training to its raw element so we can see why it's so effective. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We're rounding out our challenge month and it always has had one or two surprises. This time around, we had a big surprise! I had spoken to one of my clients about their mindset after our previous challenge and they had the biggest improvement by anyone ever in our 2 and half years of challenging. I thought it would be helpful for you to know what I said. If there are any challenges you're facing that you feel like you just can't get in front of. This is the episode for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, I ripped the audio from a video that will be coming out next month about the effectiveness of TRX training. As you already know, I've given myself the moniker of "TRXpert" because my studio is the only TRX studio in the area. So if you're interested in learning more about TRX training, feel free to shoot me an email at general@generalfitnesscompany.com or check out our website to schedule a session or to get on the list for a personally designed TRX workout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

What was it like to be a pilgrim? I bet certain people can feel empathetic to their struggle. Did you know that they didn't even eat turkey on the first Thanksgiving? Today we're talking Thanksgiving past, present, and future on the road to understanding what the true spirit of thanksgiving. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In today's episode, we're going to look at the origin story of General Fitness Company and a few key players and events that have shaped the company beyond what you see on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, we're going to look deeper into challenges by looking at the challenges we hold here every quarter. There is a reason why we challenge our clients and there's a very important reason why you should as well if you aren't already. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

We all have a dark side. We all want to do bad things. What stops us from doing them? Or better yet, how do people like MLK Jr. or Gandhi take those bad thoughts and turn them into positive action that helps them and the people around them? That's what we're talking about today. What truly makes the greats strong and how we can also implement those tactics into our own lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

What's it like to be you? Too often being are afraid of being themselves because of fear of being judged. Or, maybe their looking for a quick and easy way to success. In today's episode, we're going to explore the hidden value that is being your authentic self in any situation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

This question has confused more trainers and coaches than the industry would like to admit over the years. Here's the thing, most don't realize that they are copying the same bad formula someone else is perpetrating. Today, we're break that cycle with some knowledge. Is it genes or is it training that makes an athlete? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

It's the holiday season and we've just had an election. It's hard not to get distracted and even harder to focus on yourself. Today, we're gonna look at a few tactics you can use so that you can take of yourself during this stressful time of year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

With all these distractions it can be easy to get off track, but today we're going to talk about a few ways that you can prepare to crush it in the gym as well as at home in 2025. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

In our last episode we talked about hip hinges. We are building on that and we're going to be talking about a Bulgarian split squat and how it can help you move effectively throughout the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Turkeys, holiday gifts, and travel. These will all be issues for some over the next couple of months. In this episode, I talk about a few things that you can do to strengthen your back during the holiday season as well as specific movement that you can execute at anytime that will help keep your back protected. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support

Today, I want to talk briefly about the difficulties we face and what happens when we willingly undertake them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalfitnesscompany/support