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Rob has a Masters in Human Nutrition, Bachelor‘s in Health and Physical Education, Personal Training certification through American College of Sports Medicine, is a Corrective Exercise Specialist through National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a Running Fitness Coach & Tactical Fitness Coach through American Sports & Fitness Association.
He has a client history of over 3,000+ clients and a teaching history of 500+ students at the university level. He has helped clients earn Pro Cards in aesthetic sports, Elite Totals and World / National / State records in Powerlifting, helped high school athletes earn D1 scholarships, and has worked with Professional and Olympic athletes.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
One of the greatest benefits of physical health is its effect on other areas of health; notably mental and emotional health. If you're wanting to strengthen your mind, the best place to start... is to strengthen your muscles!!! In today's podcast we discuss how strong training can help build a strong mind.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#243 – Mindset – How to Exercise with Anxiety
#420 – Mindset – The Fast Food of Self-Care
#556 – Mindset – Daily Ways to Control Anxiety
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
When your training frequency and/or volume increases, how can you avoid the accumulation of nagging annoyances or injuries? In today's podcast we discuss 3 tips to help!!!
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#225 – Nutrition – Recovery – Food or Sleep?
#376 – Mindset – Improve Sleep Quality
#559 – Training – At Home Training
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
When wanting to lose body fat and improve muscle shape and/or size you must "feed the change" instead of "starving it". The traditional model of eating less and doing more cardio DOESN'T lead to the best results AND causes you to feel like crap throughout the process. Instead, learn how to do it a better way, a way that produces more permanent changes AND allows you to feel better along the journey!!!
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#181 – Training – Using Muscle Damage for Fat Loss
#487 – Training – The Benefits of Training When Not Fully Recovered
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
With the change in normal exercise habits it can be harder for clients to remain motivated and consistent in their training. As a trainer, our best focus is to ask ourselves "How can I best help?" Instead of focusing on exercises and workout structures, what we often like and find most exciting, can we "think outside the box" and provide more support towards motivation and accountability.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#111 - Trainer Education - You Are Your First Client
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
In the chaos of life, how do we stay the course towards developing our best selves? How can we ensure we don't change from the direction we know is best for us? In today's podcast we discuss the process of identifying the areas of life that need to be addressed, defining what our goal outcomes are for each area, and what we need to do to reach those outcomes on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Have you been MIA in your fitness journey? Struggle to get started, to be consistent, or struggling to re-establish consistency after recent changes to your normal routine? Often this struggle is related to a need in one of these three areas; motivation, information, and accountability. In today's podcast we discuss how you can correct each of these areas AND we offer our services if you're struggling to address them on your own.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#239 – Mindset – What Are You Here For?
#559 - Training - At Home Training
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
In today's podcast we cover 5 nutritional concepts that I wish people knew about food. These concepts can not only help diets be more effective but can also contribute to people living happier lives.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#21 – Nutrition – Carbs – Good or Bad?
#29 – Nutrition – If I Eat Fat Will I Get Fat?
#41 – Nutrition – Diet Right – What Matters Most
#216 – Nutrition – Protein Digestion & Type Selection
#249 – Nutrition – Meal Timing
#329 – Nutrition – Meal Frequency Effects on Diets
#390 – Nutrition – Proper Nutrition for Sedentary Workers
#420 – Nutrition – The Fast Food of Self-Care
#510 – Nutrition – with Meredith – Disordered Eating Experiences
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss the benefits of being forced into a change and how to use that change for betterment as a trainer.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#334 – Training – Priming vs Pre-Exhaust
#433 – Training – Exercise Selection – Part 1
#559 – Training – At Home Workout
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Do you find yourself judging others actions, wanting for others to change, always angry at others for the effects they're having on your life? In today's podcast we discuss how to change your focus to help change your mindset so you can live healthier, happier, and more in control.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss how to select the right weights for both warm up and working sets of exercises. We discuss what needs must be met and how those needs are approached differently depending on the weight load of the exercise. Knowing how to select the right weights will not only help you to stay safe, but also to maximize your performance and results!!!
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#70 – Training – Importance of Progressions
#110 – Training – Training Volume – Homework Analogy
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
If you're using liquid calories to replace whole food meals this is definitely a podcast you want to listen to!!! There are definitely pros to using liquid calories, however, there are some cons, and possibly those cons are causing you to struggle, feel defeated, and wanting to quit your diet.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#249 – Nutrition – Meal Timing
#329 – Nutrition – Meal Frequency Effects on Diets
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss the mindset needed when facing adversity. How can we use today's challenges to make us stronger for tomorrow's?
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#561 - Trainer Education - Being Flexible While Still Getting Results
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
In today's podcast we cover 5 tips to help you successfully navigate the injury recovery training process. How to rebuild yourself BETTER than before!!!
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#30 – Training – Muscle Cardio – How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
#217 – Training – Why Changing Technique Sometimes Makes You Weaker
#350 – Training – Accessories & Strength Progressions for Squat Bench & Deadlift
#427 – Training – Technique is the Limiting Factor
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
In your workouts, do you pay attention to when the highest intensity peak occurs? Do you pay attention to whether you have one or two? Do you pay attention to what kind of peaks you have, whether they're cardio-peaks or strength-peaks... and how close they are to each other in timing and what effect that has on overall performance vs adaptation stimulus intensity? Does reading all of this make you feel confused? hahaha Listen to today's podcast for clarity AND how to step up the intensity of your training for better results!
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#30 - Training - Muscle Cardio - How to Lose Fat without Losing Muscle
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
When wanting to improve your nutritional habits don't aim for perfection!!! It's unlikely you'll be able to switch from bad, inconsistent habits, to everyday perfection overnight. Instead, use the steps we present in today's podcast to improve your habits from crap to not so crappy, haha, rather than focusing on perfection only to be disappointed and demotivated when it's not sustainably possible.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
When a client's "normal routine" changes how can we as trainers lead them through the process of accepting change without falling behind on their goals? In today's podcast we cover 5 steps you can take to help motivate your clients and keep them on track!!!
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
When everything is changing around you, it doesn't mean anything needs to change within you. You still have control over your thoughts and your actions. In today's podcast we discuss how to stay the course with your training and nutrition plans when life's plans are uncertain.
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss a sample format and structure you can use to create a complete at home workout regardless of your current fitness level and what equipment you have available!
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss how to adjust your food in order to match your activity level when your "normal" routine changes.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#153 – Nutrition – How Many Calories Do I Need?
#249 – Nutrition – Meal Timing
#329 – Nutrition – Meal Frequency Effects on Diets
#390 – Nutrition – Proper Nutrition for Sedentary Workers
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss 5 ways trainers can increase their confidence!!!
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#80 – Mindset – Whoops – I Don’t Know
#111 – Trainer Education – You Are Your First Client
#264 – Trainer Education – Do It First
#457 – Trainer Education – Programming Knowledge Resources
#485 – Trainer Education – 5 Steps to Success when Working with a New Client
#501 – Trainer Education – Repeat Exercises to Increase Knowledge
#513 – Trainer Education – Ghost Writing for Programming
#525 – Trainer Education – Ghost Writing for Nutrition Clients