Straight Shot Radio

Ep. 141: The Haunted Hall of Fitness Topics

This episode was so terrifying of an endeavor to approach alone, that I enlisted the help of Straight Shot Coaches Delaney and John, as we walked through the haunted graveyard that is the world of health and fitness trends. 

From high fructose corn syrup to rounded back deadlifts, we dug into some of the scariest topics we could bear to get through. Listeners beware, this is an episode that may shock and disturb you…like a brownie you just found out is made with kale.

Grab your trick or treat bucket and get ready to fill it with fitness knowledge treats with this spooky…and laughter-filled episode from some of your Straight Shot Coaches in our first episode recorded in our new studio!

Ep. 140: It‘s Never Too Late to Start

It doesn’t matter how old you are, it’s never too late to start moving better, get stronger, and live a healthy and active life. 

In this episode, I share why “starting late” isn’t as uncommon as you think, and how continuing to train with a strength and conditioning program over the course of your life is completely realistic if you approach it correctly. 

Whether you’re 19 or 91, there’s something in this episode for you!

Ep. 139: My Two Favorite Times I Mopped A Gym Floor

I've mopped a LOT of gym floors in my career as a coach, but two instances stick out to me as very special and defining moments in my life. 

In this episode, you'll hear both stories bookending a brief timeline of my journey with Straight Shot Training with a whole lot of gratitude to the people that have made it all happen. 

If you're new to Straight Shot Radio, this episode is a GREAT place to start!

Ep. 138: ”Squid Game” Tips for Your Fitness Goals

The Korean dystopian masterpiece "Squid Game" is set to be the most-watched show in Netflix's history, and has sparked a flood of memes, parodies, and discussions all over the internet. 

The other day I was thinking about how one of the games in the show reminds me a lot of working towards a fitness goal. And it’s probably NOT one of the games you’d suspect if you’ve seen the show. 

In this episode, I share 5 tips from the contestants in Squid Game that may help you lose weight, gain muscle, get stronger, and improve your overall fitness.

Ep. 137: Taco Bell & Barbells

As a personal trainer, I try to get my clients to make most of the food they eat. However I know people are going to eat out occasionally, and sometimes, it’s going to be at a fast-food restaurant. 

It may surprise you, but if you’re going to eat fast food, I’d honestly recommend Taco Bell. I know that may sound odd to you, but if you listen to this entire episode, I’m positive I’m going to tell you some things you didn’t know about Taco Bell and MAYBE even change your mind if you think that there’s no way you can eat healthy food there. 

Missy Schaaphok, a registered dietician on staff at Taco Bell contributed a TON to this episode where we give you an inside look at the 15-year journey Taco Bell has been on to make their food healthier for everyone no matter what their dietary preferences are.

Links from the show:

www.straightshottraining.com 

www.tacobell.com/nutrition

www.tacobell.com/food-for-all-journey

www.instagram.com/missfoodierd 

 

Ep. 136: Healthy Travel Tips

Whether it's a work trip or a vacation, consider this episode as your guide to staying on track with your fitness, while still relaxing and enjoying yourself, and allowing your body to get some rest and recovery.

It's a tough balance, but the tips I share in this episode should help you find a happy medium between being too strict and going completely of the rails on your next getaway. 

I cover nutrition, hydration, sleep, workouts, and more in this strategy-packed episode. 

Ep. 135: Non-Weight Loss Benefits of Exercise

Losing weight is one of the top reasons people start working out, but it's only one of the MANY benefits to your physical and psychological health that you get from regular exercise. 

I review an article from NetDoctor UK in this episode with 12 non-weight loss benefits from working out plus give you some updates on our studio, a new Straight Shot Training coach, and the highly anticipated "Taco Bell" episode coming out soon!

Ep. 134: Aerobic Circuit Training

This is NOT your typical circuit training workout. These long-duration, low-intensity circuits will help you build your aerobic engine, improve your overall health, optimize your recovery, and manage your body composition. The best part is, they WON’T leave you heaving on the floor and you’ll actually feel better the next day after doing them.

In this episode, I explain how this method works and give your exact instructions on how to design your own aerobic circuits!

Ep. 133: Kill Negativity Make Advancements with Kwame Asante

KILL NEGATIVITY MAKE ADVANCEMENTS. It’s a fitness and lifestyle brand with a powerful message of overcoming adversity with militant positivity. It’s with this mindset that KNMA founder Kwame Asante hopes to help elicit a positive change in the clients he coaches, the individuals who wear his clothing line, the members of his community, and eventually people across the globe as he grows his brand. 

In this episode, you'll learn about how Kwame’s injuries early on in his athletic career lead him down this path of choosing positivity over negativity, and how he’s developed his message into a stylish brand of fitness and apparel along with a hard working media team.

Side note we forgot to mention in the episode: KNMA is also Kwame's initials!

Ep. 132: Finding Time for Your Fitness

“I don’t have time to workout”

“There’s no way I could get 8 hours of sleep”

“I’m just too busy to eat healthy”

I hear these phrases ALL THE TIME when I'm trying to counsel people on the importance of sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Inevitably, when we actually take a closer look at their day, we find that if we budget time for it, we actually can find more time for them to take care of their body through training and recovery than they thought possible. 

It’s just that you have to make it a priority and build it into your day. It’s like my mom always said, “People do what they REALLY want to do.”

In this episode, I walk you through 3 different people’s schedules and show you how to find time to sleep 8 hours, eat healthy meals, and work out. I also share lists of ways to be more efficient with your day and places where you're wasting time that could be spent bettering your health and spending time with your family.  

Ep. 131: The Conjugate Method

Personal Trainer, Crossfit Coach, and Strongman Competitor John Taylor is back with me for this episode as we give you an intro into one of our favorite training methodologies: The Conjugate Method. 

This style of workout programming combines multiple training strategies to help you increase your strength while keeping workouts fresh and fun. Combined with good diet and nutrition practices, the method also allows for optimal recovery. AND the overall strength and conditioning you’ll gain from a conjugate program transfers to everything you do OUTSIDE of the gym too. 

Ep. 130: August Topic Pile (Goal-based workouts, burnout, programs, IG trends, taste, and the new studio!)

Coach Delaney and I are back with another Topic Pile this month and we cover training for different goals, burnout, selecting a workout program, annoying coaching trends on Instagram, a nutrition idea that we DON’T exactly agree on, and some thoughts on the new studio Straight Shot is opening this fall.