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Mike Matthews returns to discuss male fitness.Part 2: Male Fitness Getting into awesome shape isn’t nearly as complicated as the fitness industry wants you to believe. Those are just a few of the harmful lies and myths that keep guys from ever achieving the lean, muscular, strong, and healthy bodies they truly desire. Listen as Mike Matthews joins host Lisa Davis to share more about male fitness.

Getting into awesome shape isn’t nearly as complicated as the fitness industry wants you to believe.Getting into awesome shape isn’t nearly as complicated as the fitness industry wants you to believe. Those are just a few of the harmful lies and myths that keep women from ever achieving the lean, sexy, strong, and healthy bodies they truly desire. Listen as Mike Matthews joins host Lisa Davis to share more about female fitness. Next week, Mike will discuss male fitness (Bigger, Leaner,...

Have you ever had one of those days when you just couldn't get enough of your favorite comfort foods? That's the very definition of "emotional eating."Have you ever had one of those days when you just couldn't get enough of your favorite comfort foods? Perhaps you had a bad interaction at work or a fight with your significant other. That's the very definition of "emotional eating." "Emotional eating is when we use food to make ourselves feel better. It is basically eating our feelings;...

Believe it or not, your weight is not purely a numbers game. Counting calories, footsteps and reps is just one small fraction of the formula.Believe it or not, your weight is not purely a numbers game. Counting calories, footsteps and reps is just one small fraction of the formula. The entire equation is a matter of whole health balance ―- digestive, hormonal, and emotional harmony are all required for a healthy, fit body. The 5 Secrets 1) Know and love your gut: Digestion is one of the...

Working out in the winter months can be daunting. Even if you don't typically head outside for your fitness, the shortened daylight and cold temperatures may turn you into a hermit.Working out in the winter months can be daunting. Even if you don't typically head outside for your fitness, the shortened daylight and cold temperatures may turn you into a hermit. Sarah Walls, Founder of SAPT Strength & Performance Training, Inc., joins host Lisa Davis to offer these winter workout tips: 1)...

What does it really take to achieve a "complete physique"? It's more than just getting your reps in or eating celery all day.What does it really take to achieve a "complete physique"? It's more than just getting your reps in or eating celery all day. Transformation specialist and author, Hollis Lance Liebman, explains in a very detailed fashion how to eat clean, burn fat, and build lean muscle in his new book, Complete Physique. The book contains information on the type of workouts that...

Do you find that you're a slave to a strict diet yet not seeing the results you desire? Intermittent fasting (IF) might be a better option.Do you find that you're a slave to a strict diet yet not seeing the results you desire? Intermittent fasting (IF) might be a better option. Intermittent fasting involves restricting your body from eating during a period of time and then eating within a certain window. For example, a very popular intermittent fasting protocol is 16 hours of fasting,...

Many keto novices think the diet is just about eating a lot of butter, bacon and cheese, but they don’t really understand the ins and outs of how the diet works.Do you really know what's all involved with the keto diet? Many novices think it’s just eating a lot of butter, bacon and cheese, but they don’t really understand the ins and outs of how the diet works. And, ketosis (the state your body enters upon adhering to a proper keto diet) has applications other than just weight loss and fat...

Warrior Workouts is an awesome collection of workouts designed by a Navy SEAL for maximum fitness.The absolute best in result-driven fitness regimens, drawn from the same essential training and workout plans used for police officers, military, and firefighters to keep them fit and in optimum physical condition. Warrior Workouts is an awesome collection of workouts designed by a Navy SEAL for maximum fitness. Developed and tested by best-selling fitness author and expert Stewart Smith, these...

Join guests Dr. Lori Shemek and Eric the Trainer to learn how to boost your fat-burning potential and why weight training is beneficial. Boosting Your Fat Burning Potential Weight gain is tied to low-level, chronic inflammation or what Dr. Lori Shemek calls "fatflammation." In order to lower your fatflammation, you need to reduce carbohydrate and sugar intake (or cut out sugar altogether) and avoid the SAD way of eating (Standard American Diet). You also need to stay hydrated. The brain...

Stretching is vital for chronic pain, building muscle tone, and full movement.Does your lower back ache from sitting all day? Can you barely walk after your cycling class? Do you stretch your back and feel only more tension? Stretching is vital for chronic pain, building muscle tone, and full movement. "Trainer to the Stars," Hollis Lance Liebman's book, 1,500 Stretches: The Complete Guide to Flexibility and Movement, has the complete collection of stretches organized by body part: back,...

Lisa Druxman is a mom on a mission! It is her hope to inspire all moms to live a healthier life.Lisa Druxman is a mom on a mission! It is her hope to inspire all moms to live a healthier life. Nationally recognized as an expert in the field of fitness, particularly pre- and postnatal, Lisa is the creator of FIT4MOM®. Her programs such as Stroller Strides, Fit4Baby and Body Back are all part of the Fit4Mom family. She joins host Lisa Davis to share some of her life hacks on getting out of...

As an entrepreneur in the fitness industry, one of the aspects Eraldo Maglara truly enjoys about personal training is educating his clients on health and fitness.As an entrepreneur in the fitness industry, one of the aspects Eraldo Maglara truly enjoys about personal training is educating his clients on health and fitness. His goal is to reach out to as many people as he can to help them achieve productive longevity. When asked by host Lisa Davis about what you should look for when hiring a...

There's a secret to a successful fitness program: you won't feel truly satisfied with your results until your mind and spirit are as strong as your body.There's a secret to a successful fitness program: you won't feel truly satisfied with your results until your mind and spirit are as strong as your body. That's why Holly Rilinger created LIFTED, the first program to combine the mental and emotional benefits of meditation with the amazingly fast results of HIIT. Holly joins host Lisa Davis...

Learn why "aging in America" is in the past and how 60 is the new 30.In this episode, David Essel joins host Lisa Davis to discuss:

Yoga is more than just "stretching." Learn how you can use it to build up your athletic capacity.Drawing from over seven intensive trainings, Jake Panasevich threads the most beneficial practices from different modalities into a unique yoga experience for inflexible, stressed, over-worked regular Americans. Jake is a yoga and wellness mentor and teacher to a large, committed group of beginners and advanced students alike. He joins host Lisa Davis to discuss the following:

Could you benefit from an exercise prescription?Dr. Beth Frates is the creator of the PAVING the Path to Wellness Model which she developed after over a decade of working with clients. In this Talk Fitness Today episode, Dr. Frates joins host Lisa Davis to answer these questions and more: What does an exercise prescription look like? What are the medical benefits of exercise? How much exercise do we need to get to be healthy? Is there such a thing as too much exercise?

An inspirational speaker, author, and former Wall Street rainmaker, Jim Owen was 70 when he decided he had to get fit. Now, he's helping others do the same.An inspirational speaker, author, and former Wall Street rainmaker, Jim Owen was 70 when he decided he had to get fit. Years of a chair-bound lifestyle were taking their toll. Realizing that the old bodybuilding approach was no way to tackle the stiffness, weakness, and aches and pains that come with age, he set off on a journey of...

If you've fallen out of your routine or are new to exercise, having a little time to yourself can get you on the right track to health and fitness.Whether it's after a holiday break or post-summer break, parents always feel a sigh of relief when their kids return to a regular school schedule. With the kids back in the classroom, you can get "back to ME." If you've fallen out of your routine or are new to exercise, having a little time to yourself can get you on the right track to health...

Drew Manning expected physical challenges in his "fit-to-fat-to-fit" experiment. What he wasn't prepared for were the mental and emotional struggles he faced.When Drew Manning gained 75 pounds (then lost them) on purpose to better understand the challenges his clients go through, he fully expected the physical effects that accompany weight gain. What he didn't anticipate were the emotional and mental aspects. As the pounds piled on, Drew suffered from low self-esteem and low...