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All I can say is WOW. It's been a year - we all have our versions of what this year turned out to be, but let me tell ya, it was a whirlwind over here in my world. I explain my 7 month absence from the podcast, where I've been, what I've been doing, and what's in store for me and the podcast for 2021. More importantly, I've got very special people on this episode as my guests - these are 3 of the most important people in my life, and you finally get to meet them here. Thanks for all of your support over the past year, for tuning in all over the world.  I look forward to connecting with you all in the New Year. Bring on 2021! Stay Healthy & Strong, Your Host, Kevin. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fitunitedshow/message

As we come out of this COVID-19 Pandemic, I thought this conversation was particularly powerful. I chat with President of the Innovative Fitness boutique fitness chain, Curtis Christopherson.  From insights of how innovation and adaptability has played a major role in pivoting the company towards success, to trying alternative measures to take our mindsets to another level.  It was a powerful one and one I’m sure you’ll be taking notes on. Enjoy FIT UNITED FAM! THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR: TRX Suspension Trainers: http://bit.ly/fitunitedtrx TODAY'S GUEST: Curtis Christopherson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtis_christopherson/ https://www.instagram.com/innovativefitness/ Web: https://curtischristopherson.com/ https://www.innovativefitness.com/ And of course, you can find your host, Kevin on: Instagram, Facebook, and on The Fit United Podcast Website: http://bit.ly/FitUnitedMedia THE FIT UNITED PODCAST SPONSORS: FITTRACK: Up to 60% off the Dara Scale and Atria Fitness Tracker, and FREE SHIPPING! Use CODE:

Back to another traditional interview episode!  My guest is Jose Ver.  He is a comedian, improv performer & entertainer, based out of the beautiful state of Hawaii!  He is currently the star of a web series and online film premiere of the show Waikiki PD!  The show is a hilarious, fun take on law enforcement in Hawaii.  Think Hawaii-50 meets Brooklyn Nine Nine.  We talk about working in the entertainment industry and the fulfillment he gets from performing...and a bunch of other stuff.  If you found this episode helpful, or know someone it would be helpful to, please share and spread the love!  Enjoy FIT UNITED FAM! THANK YOU!  THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR:  FITTRACK: Up to 60% off the Dara Scale and Atria Fitness Tracker, and FREE SHIPPING! Use CODE: NEWME20 for an additional 20% off! TODAY'S GUEST: THEA HILL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkymonkee00/ WAIKIKI PD Movie Premiere & Episodes: https://origentertainment.com/waikiki-pd/  And of cour

Back to a more traditional interview episode.  My guest is Thea Hill - another inspiring figure in my life.  She is a national-level athlete (in a really cool sport) , an avid runner, teacher, mom to 3 boys, and - an amputee.  She was born with a condition whereby the top of her left leg was not there at all. We talk about the challenges growing up as an amputee, and how she is succeeding in her life today having overcome those challenges. Oh, and she was featured in a Marvel Comics commercial.  How cool is that!? It was such a pleasure interviewing Thea Hill - I hope you enjoy it!  If you found this episode helpful, or know someone it would be helpful to, please share and spread the love! Enjoy FIT UNITED FAM! THANK YOU! THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR: TRX Suspension Trainers: http://bit.ly/fitunitedtrx TODAY'S GUEST: THEA HILL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theavhill/ And of course, you can find your host, Kevin on: Instagram, Facebook, and on The Fit United Podcast Website: http://bi

SPECIAL SERIES: On The Ground Around The World We will be talking to my friends, family and colleagues around the world, and we'll get their take on what they're experiencing during the COVID-19 lockdown.  The goal is to share and open our eyes to what's going on in different parts of the world, but to of course maintain a sense of levity through it all. This week, we talk to my friend Maria Apreza.  We met in the Philippines in 2013 as we were both a part of a volunteer mission for disaster relief post Typhoon Haiyan in some of the hardest-hit areas of the country.  We talk about what it's like to be in Houston, Texas during the COVID-19 Pandemic, how impactful the shutdown has been to the economy, particularly around the rodeo where Maria worked for for several years, and how she's adapted to life in self-quarantine.   Take care and talk soon. Your Host, Kevin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fitunitedshow/message

SPECIAL SERIES: On The Ground Around The World We will be talking to my friends, family and colleagues around the world, and we'll get their take on what they're experiencing during the COVID-19 lockdown.  The goal is to share and open our eyes to what's going on in different parts of the world, but to of course maintain a sense of levity through it all. This week, we talk to my friend Khristina Dioquino.  We grew up together through high school here in Canada but she has since moved to the UK where she resides now.  We talk about what it's like to live in London during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Take care and talk soon. Your Host, Kevin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fitunitedshow/message

SPECIAL SERIES: On The Ground Around The World We will be talking to my friends, family and colleagues around the world, and we'll get their take on what they're experiencing during the COVID-19 lockdown.  The goal is to share and open our eyes to what's going on in different parts of the world, but to of course maintain a sense of levity through it all.   I chat with my friend Emily Schenk, who is currently in Florence, Italy in the middle of the COVID-19 lockdown.  She is currently studying there, and got caught up in the middle of it all.  We talk about what measures the country has put in place to help stop the spread of this pandemic, and whether she'll even be able to return home.  Podcast I recommend for more factual information and stories around COVID-19: CNN - Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction - Dr. Sanjay Gupta https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/corona-virus --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fitunitedshow/message

My guest Jimi Brockett has changed the lives of so many people.  He has led the Riders for Ryders cycling team, who has had nearly 1000 members over 11 years, across the finish line of charity cycling event The Ride to Conquer Cancer, and this year will likely exceed $4,000,000 for cancer research.  What an incredible feat. The team was formed in honour of his son Ryder who passed away in 2009, and the team famously known as “The Red Train” continues to move so many in raising funds and awareness around the effects of cancer. Besides his altruism, Jimi has experienced much personal growth, and he shares with me so many lessons that I’ll have with me forever. Enjoy FIT UNITED FAM! THANK YOU! TODAY'S GUEST: JIMI BROCKETT instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimibrockettrealestate/ https://www.instagram.com/ridersforryders/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ridersforryders Websites: https://www.jimibrockett.com/ https://www.ridersforryders.com/ And of course, you can find your host, Kevin on: Instagram, Facebook, and

On today's episode, I share my thoughts on the spreading of misinformation regarding the Coronavirus aka. COVID-19.  But more importantly, I share all the current information (as of Sunday, March 15, 2020) available to EVERYONE on The Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) websites.  Stay healthy, stay well, stay positive in this challenging time for humankind. CDC Coronavirus Fact Sheet: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fitunitedshow/message

What happens when you have a Nobel Peace Prize winning aunt?  Inevitably, one would be inspired.  Dr. Jenny Ma grew up with strong female examples, and has become one herself for her 2 young children. She is a dually-licensed doctor, practicing both as a Chiropractor and a Naturopathic Doctor.  She is able to assist patients from a holistic perspective, and along with her colleagues at The Living Wellness Centre, has been nominated as the best Naturopathic Clinic by a local newspaper 3 years in a row.  We talk about mentors, how she and her husband Clay love learning and their pursuit of higher learning to achieve what they have to date.  We also talk about the role of fitness in her and her family’s life, and how she discovered her love for running and maintaining an active lifestyle. It was such a pleasure interviewing Dr Ma - I hope you enojy it!  If you found this episode helpful, or know someone it would be helpful to, please share and spread the love! Enjoy FIT UNITED FAM! THANK YOU! THIS EPISODE'S SPON

How much do you love listening to music when you work out?  I certainly do - I’ve got playlists for every mood and type of workout I plan on doing on a given day.  But one variable I have never really considered, is the volume that I choose to listen to the music.  Especially when you wear headphones, all the audio output is going straight into your ear canal, and depending on the volume, it may only be a handful of minutes until you are already putting your hearing at risk for permanent damage.  MINUTES!  It’s incredible how easily we can lose track of this and over time, you’ve turned it up little by little to a potentially damaging volume level.  Jess and I discuss this, her permanent hearing loss, how she mitigates damaging her hearing further and simple steps we can take to prevent it from happening to us as well. Thank you Jess for being so passionate about this and I hope we can create more awareness around the issue! Enjoy FIT UNITED FAM! THANK YOU! THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR: FITTRACK: Up to 60% off the

If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to be a professional cyclist, well, this episode will satiate that curiosity.  It certainly did mine!  You’ll get an in-depth look at the nuances of racing, the psychology while in a race, and how symbolic racing as a cyclist actually is to life. My guest Jacob Schwingboth is not only intelligent, funny, and charismatic, but he is also a deep, sincere human being.  He shares the challenges of being a pro cyclist, how difficult it was once his career ended, the obstacles and demons he faced as he transitioned out of his cycling career, and how a near-death experience helped shape how he leads his life now - with incredible daily gratitude.  This is the source of his boundless energy, which if you’ve had the pleasure of being in one of his group fitness or spin classes he leads, you will now appreciate even more. Enjoy FIT UNITED FAM! THANK YOU! THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR: TRX Suspension Trainers: http://bit.ly/fitunitedtrx TODAY'S GUEST: JACOB SCHWINGBOTH instagram: https:/

Do you foam roll?  Well if you do, you can probably tell me with certainty that it feels GOOD.  And if you don't - I'm inclined to say you're missing out.  BUT, does it actually HELP you move better?  There is certainly a massive wave of “tools” out there in the market stating that they help us prepare and recover from activity.  Today, my interview with Dr. Benjamin Stevens will answer this question, and more! Enjoy FIT UNITED FAM! THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR: FITTRACK: Up to 60% off the Dara Scale and Atria Fitness Tracker, and FREE SHIPPING! Use CODE: NEWME20 for an additional 20% off! http://bit.ly/Fufittrack TODAY'S GUEST: DR. BENJAMIN STEVENS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.benjamin.j.stevens/ https://www.instagram.com/somaticsenseseducation/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Benjuito https://www.facebook.com/somaticsenses/ Website: https://benjaminjstevens.com/ And of course, you can connect with your host, Kevin on: Instagram, Facebook, and on The Fit United Podcast Website: http://bit.ly/FitUnitedMedia

This is my interview with group fitness instructor Sharon Freeman!  She is a well-known and extremely experienced member of the fitness community, but I would say is better known for her kindness and generosity to everyone around her. Sharon started working in the fitness industry after a life-threatening health scare changed her path in the medical field, where she was stressed and unable to look after her own health.  She attributes her own participation in group fitness classes to her complete recovery from her illness, known as Takayasu Arteritis.  Although she is in “indefinite remission”, Sharon believes this is as a result of her active lifestyle which she maintains, and has shared her love of fitness to countless others through instructing group fitness classes. She has overcome physical challenges, but is now battling a professional challenge.  In her selfless nature, this battle is not just for herself, but for potentially hundreds of others. She has certainly inspired me to continue to stand up for

My interview with successful realtor Jeremy Kalenuik is a powerful one.  Not only has he and his team at Whitestone Select Properties Group risen to the top as the best real estate group in the Fraser Valley for the past few years, but he has done it on the strong values of caring for people sincerely.  He and his team have worked extremely hard to achieve such success, and we talk about the sound habits Jeremy has, like getting up early and getting the day started fired up before anyone else. We also talk about the influence not having his father around growing up has had on him, and how he has managed to succeed not only professionally, but in raising his 3 girls with his wife, Laura. I really enjoyed this one guys - I hope you do too!  If you found this episode helpful, or know someone it would be helpful to, please share and spread the love! Enjoy FIT UNITED FAM! THANK YOU! THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR: TRX Suspension Trainers: http://bit.ly/fitunitedtrx TODAY'S GUEST: JEREMY KALENUIK instagram:

The news of Kobe Bryant's death, along with his daughter and 7 others, shook the world in an exceptional way.  I really had a hard time writing for this episode.  I decided ultimately that I would share what his presence meant to me as a kid growing up, and how his dominance on the court and what he calls his "process" and "craft" in his book The Mamba Mentality has been a guide to not only mastery in basketball or sports, but in life. I also share the interview Kobe Bryant did with my favourite interviewer and podcaster, Lewis Howes known as The School of Greatness Podcast.  I originally wanted to share clips of my favourite parts, but it was too difficult to choose.  I hope you are just as inspired from this interview as I am - I've listened to it multiple times already. Thank you Kobe, for being an inspiration.  Rest easy. Mamba Sports Foundation: (Donations) https://mambasportsacademy.com/mamba-sports-foundation/ Kevin and The Fit United Podcast: All links here on Linktree: http://bit.ly/FitUnitedMedia -

Robin Sharma is my favourite author - I’ve read and own every one of his books, with exception to maybe one.  A couple of his books in particular, firstly The Saint, The Surfer & The CEO, and The Greatness Guides 1 & 2, were so influential for me because I came across these books in a time where I was in between careers paths in my early 20’s and I didn’t know which direction to go next. For this week’s Monday Drive, I share one of Robin Sharma’s Mastery Sessions.  In these Mastery Sessions, he distills the best ways to conquer our life’s challenges, and how to be more mindful and deliberate in our actions.  In this Mastery Session, he talks about the 4 Methods Superstars Use To Protect Their Energy.  I found this relevant with me recently - just like the time in our day, we have to budget those minutes appropriately.  In a similar way, we need to budget our energy expenditure as well, or we risk burning out.  Not only that, we need to be mindful of the energy we allow ar

Talking openly about our past can be difficult.  Often times, it can even be painful.  But today’s guest has no qualms about her past, and talks openly about the challenges she has experienced and how they have shaped her to be the fun loving, energetic and bubbly person that she is today. My guest Alyssa Anderson is a social media influencer and is also the co-host of the Approachable Podcast.  We talk about how she travelled the country as she grew her role in the restaurant industry at one of my favourite restaurants, Cactus Club Cafe! She also shares how her dad’s passing was a turning point in her life, but in a very positive way; and how her friendships and relationships are so vitally important, especially her relationship with her best friend Samantha, who is also an accomplished Youtuber, social media influencer and the other co-host of the Approachable Podcast. THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR:  FITTRACK: Up to 60% off the Dara Scale and Atria Fitness Tracker, and FREE SHIPPING! Use CODE:

For this week’s Monday Drive, I wanted to share my interview with my friend Jaskamal Gill. Her and I always manage to have incredibly thoughtful, deep conversations and I’m so glad I am able to share it with you today! We talk about her finishing school a year ahead of everyone else her age, and how that impacted her socially.  We also talk about going to university in Montreal at McGill, and how her experience there taught her the “tough stuff” and really helped her mature and grow into the independent woman she is now.  She talks about the difficult decisions and conversations she had to have when she decided to pursue her aspirations to attend medical school, and how transitioning to living in Australia has been incredibly rewarding, challenging, and necessary, all at the same time for her to truly realize her fullest potential.  All this and so much more on today's episode! If you found this conversation helpful, or know someone who you think would benefit from hearing it, please share the episode!  There

When you are authentic to who you are, you attract energy, opportunities, and people who are aligned with who YOU truly are.  This was made even more evident during my conversation with graffiti and tattoo artist, Mike Elias.  He shares how mentors at an early age helped point him in the right direction to eventually uncover his artistic talents.  After spending some time working in the construction industry, Mike discovered that although it could be lucrative, he realised he was meant to do something more with his artistic abilities. Becoming a tattoo artist stemmed from his talents in the art of graffiti, and is now a highly sought after artist in Vancouver.  Mike’s humility and his perspective on his place amongst his peers in the tattoo industry was remarkable to hear, given the amazing work he has done on myself but on hundreds of others. Proficient in his craft, Mike has now also found a passion for travel after experiencing backpacking through Colombia. This was a refreshing convers