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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
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
In this podcast we take a deep look at methods to improve quality of sleep including supplements, nighttime routines, sleep environment factors, sleep scheduling, and much more.
Past Podcast Referenced:
#247 - Mindset - Daily Happiness Routine
Saturday Sep 14, 2019
Saturday Sep 14, 2019
Are you feeling beat up and defeated by your training? Always having aches and pains, always tired? Do you feel like giving up? Is feeling that way even normal? Or even necessary?!! In this podcast we discuss what level of fatigue and body challenge you should feel with CORRECT programming!!!
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#82 – Training – Collateral Damage Concerns
#225 – Nutrition – Recovery – Food or Sleep?
#232 – Training – Big Picture Checklists for General Programming
#237 – Nutrition – Nutrition Concepts for Strength Athletes
#241 – Nutrition – Nutrition Concepts for Aesthetic Athletes
#310 – Training – The Importance of Hydration on Performance
#322 – Training – Training Frequency & Recovery Differences per Goal
#325 – Nutrition – Nutrition Concepts for Endurance Athletes
Friday Sep 13, 2019
Friday Sep 13, 2019
In this podcast we discuss ways to reduce or eliminate dependency on caffeine and pre-workout supplements through nutrition-based and mindset-based alternatives / energy aides
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#62 – Training – Pick the Right Program
#93 – Nutrition – Intra-Workout Drinks
#249 – Nutrition – Meal Timing
#259 – Mindset – Renewing Motivation – Revisited
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
In today's health world the amount of information is overwhelming and can leave someone feeling defeated and confused. Our job as trainers is to simplify the information, bring it to a level the client can practically apply to their current life and gain a sense of control and confidence in regards to their health. It's tempting to want to prove knowledge as a trainer through how much you know, however, it's in knowing of what you know is actually important at a per client basis that shows true knowledge.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#30 - Training - Muscle Cardio - Losing Fat Without Losing Muscle
#41 - Nutrition - Diet Right - What Matters Most
#175 - Trainer Education - The Importance of Strength
#181 - Training - Using Muscle Damage for Fat Loss
#232 - Trainer Education - Big Picture Checklists for General Programming
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
What's most visible in life, what seems like "success", isn't always what't most valuable. Seeking after the visible things can leave us with a life unfulfilled and a life of continued stress and depression, but, learning what's most valuable, instead of visible, and pursuing those things can lead us to the life we dream about, a life fulfilled and happy.
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
If you're struggling to get the results you want from your training one or more of these 5 things may be the culprit robbing you of your sweet sweet gains haha.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#214 - Training - Understanding Rep Ranges & Expected Results
#220 - Training - Muscle Intention vs Movement Intention
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Understanding why you choose the foods you eat can help you better identify how to avoid and correct common mistakes and reinforce good choices.
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
In this podcast we continue the series of "Owning Your Own Gym" with a discussion about how to hire the right trainer for your facility. We talk about good and bad past experiences and what was learned from each. We also discuss the hiring process including the initial interview and earning / payment schemes and concepts.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#360 - Trainer Education - Owning Your Own Gym - My Story
Saturday Sep 07, 2019
Saturday Sep 07, 2019
Are you dealing with an injury (physical or mental) and struggling to stay motivated in the gym, or, in life? In this podcast we discuss ways to get yourself moving forward again and reclaim the self you want to be.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
- #335 - Mindset - Developing Mental Toughness
- #347 - Mindset - Mental Toughness Exercises
Friday Sep 06, 2019
Friday Sep 06, 2019
When wanting to achieve more results, are you addressing what's urgent or what's important? Before you do "more" you should first look if what you're already doing can be done better!!!
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#30 – Training – Muscle Cardio – How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
#98 – Training – Programming for Weaknesses
#102 – Training – 3 Ways to Progress in Strength
#148 – Training – Stimulus vs Recovery
#214 – Training – Understanding Rep Ranges & Expected Results
#220 – Training – Muscle Intention vs Movement Intention
#232 – Training – Big Picture Checklists for General Programming
#237 – Nutrition – Nutrition Concepts for Strength Athletes
#241 – Nutrition – Nutrition Concepts for Aesthetic Athletes
#322 – Training – Training Frequency & Recovery Differences per Goal
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
In this podcast we discuss how IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) diets are effective when judging purely on weight change, however they don't optimize the effects related to; body composition, craving control, daily energy, and digestive stress.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#21 - Nutrition - Carbs - Good or Bad?
#29 - Nutrition - If I Eat Fat Will I Get Fat?
#33 - Nutrition - How Much Protein Do I Need?
#41 - Nutrition - Diet Right - What Matters Most?
#153 - Nutrition - How Many Calories Do I Need?
#216 - Nutrition - Protein Digestion & Type Selection
#249 - Nutrition - Meal Timing
#329 - Nutrition - Meal Frequency Effects on Diets
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
This podcast marks ONE WHOLE YEAR of podcasts!!! In this podcast we discuss why the podcast was started (it may surprise you) and how thankful we are for each and every listener!!! With each listen you've truly made more of a difference than you may expect!
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
In this podcast we discuss the importance of remembering client details in regards to not only training numbers, but also injury concerns, general notes, and even remembering important details about their lives. Everyone likes to feel remembered and appreciated, so, recording these details will provide your clients with that feeling, but, it'll also ensure better service for them with more precise training AND it'll help YOU by alleviating feelings of being stressed or overwhelmed.
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
In order to give your best to others you have to make sure you're at your best! Part of that process is making sure your "cup" is full so you can best "pour" your gifts and passions into others' lives... but... what's IN your cup? Are you filling it with the right things? Is there even room in your cup for the right things? Yes, it needs to be full to be at our best, but, what we fill it with also matters!!!
Sunday Sep 01, 2019
Sunday Sep 01, 2019
In this podcast we discuss the similarities and the differences in training for men vs women. We share some insights into the need for specific things to be different for each gender to get the best results!
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#30 - Training - Muscle Cardio - How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
#102 - Training - 3 Ways to Progress in Strength
#120 - Training - Cardio - What Type & What Amount?
#159 - Training - Muscle Growth Techniques
#181 - Training - Using Muscle Damage for Fat Loss
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
In this podcast we look at nutritional differences between men and women in regards to specific diet details, physiological differences, and differences related to food choices and adherence levels.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#5 - Nutrition - Weight Loss is Not Linear
#33 - Nutrition - How Much Protein Do I Need?
#41 - Nutrition - Diet Right - What Matters Most
#249 - Nutrition - Meal Timing
#293 - Nutrition - Methods to Improve Diet Adherence
#329 - Nutrition - Meal Frequency and It's Effects on Diets
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Friday Aug 30, 2019
In this podcast we cover the "things I did right" and the "things I did wrong" with opening my own gym and what you can do to avoid the same mistakes and have a successful start to opening your own gym!!!
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#248 - Trainer Education - To Be Successful Be Yourself
#279 - Mindset - Work WITH Yourself
Book References:
- E-Myth Revisited
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a ****
- Rich Dad Poor Dad
- Extreme Ownership
- Start With Why
- How to Be an Imperfectionist
- How to Build a Story Brand
- 12 Rules for Life
- Can't Hurt Me
- Essentialism
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Even though a choice you made in life may have been for your life's benefit doesn't mean the choice was easy to make, or is now easy to live with. So, in this podcast we discuss steps you can take to help address the guilt you may feel from making good decisions both in past decisions and in future ones.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#157 - Mindset - Address It or Accept It
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
In this podcast we discuss why stretching isn't the best and only treatment you should use for certain movement / muscle issues. We discuss various other treatments that can be beneficial as well as give advice on proper workout warm ups.
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#34 - Training - Recovery Methods
Extra Resources:
- Book - Becoming a Supple Leopard
- YouTube - smashwerx
- YouTube - redefining strength
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Need to eat more to get more growth, or to have more daily / workout energy? But, you're struggling to get in the extra calories without resorting to "bad" foods? In this podcast we discuss methods to help you increase your caloric intake without increasing your waistline!!!