Special Edition - The Coronavirus Chronicles - Finale

Back to business but not as usual. This episode marks the opening week of gyms, personal training studios, etc. and the finale of The Coronavirus Chronicles. Personally, I went from having about 40 clients to working with 15 during the week, having 23 postpone until maybe July, and 2 actually quitting all together for different reasons. There's been a mix of reactions to the steps gyms are taking to adhere to the guidelines. Beyond the pandemic there are other things happening in our world that continue to plague our society which changes my focus throughout this episode. Thank you for listening to this special edition of Fitness Candor Podcast, I hope it helped someone. Stay safe, be kind to each other and I'll talk to you later. 

Special Edition - The Coronavirus Chronicles 5/18/2020 - 5/24/2020

This is the last week before I return to work. I keep things short again as I tried to soak up as much time with Melissa and Kennedy as possible. It's not that I'm not looking forward to working again, it's that this time away from work went by so fast and I'm hoping I made the best of it. I'm aware that a lot of people are living in different circumstances so I try not to dwell on my situation but I'm having mixed feelings about the upcoming week.

This will be the last installment of the at home Coronavirus Chronicles and I'll recored a going back to work version then call it a wrap. Thanks for listening everyone! 

Special Edition - The Coronavirus Chronicles 5/11/2020 - 5/17/2020

Telling everyone that this is the 9th installment of The Coronavirus Chronicles is hard to believe. When I first started recording these I knew time would fly and I wanted to capture emotions and thoughts along the way and I think I did just that...and I was right, time flew. This series is much shorter than past episodes because it wasn't the best of weeks and I honestly didn't feel like reporting that much so there's only one check in per day which worked out nicely. I'll continue the final week the same way and maybe have a wrap up episode the week the gym opens. I hope everyone is well!

Special Edition - The Coronavirus Chronicles 5/4/2020 - 5/10/2020

I'm not so sure I can call these podcasts "special editions" much longer. A lot of confusion this week with the announcement of other businesses reopening but no mention of gyms, fitness centers, etc. I spoke with some other gym owners around the country and mention it briefly. You'll hear a little frustration that that lead to some short recordings but overall it really wasn't a bad week. I hope everyone is doing well! 

Episode 162 Luke Carlson - Strength training populations and “special” training techniques

Luke Carlson is the founder and CEO of Discover Strength personal training studios jumps on Fitness Candor Podcast to discuss which population is in most need of strength training, why people think athletes need "special" training techniques, and a few other things.

https://www.discoverstrength.com

https://www.resistanceexerciseconference.com

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Special Edition - The Coronavirus Chronicles 4/27/2020 - 5/3/2020

The biggest piece of this chronicle is Ohio Governor DeWine's reopening announcement and its impact on what happens next.  By now most people know how it turns out but my reaction is interesting. The rest of the week had a couple of surprises as well that hit close to home. 

Special Edition - The Coronavirus Chronicles 4/20/2020 - 4/26/2020

This episode marks the 6th week since businesses shut down. Six weeks of an increase in unemployment, of uncertainty, binge watching…more family time. It’s been strange but the more time that passes the more I’m enjoying being home. Don’t get me wrong, I’m looking forward to working but I’ve realized that once work resumes I won’t get this time with Kennedy or Melissa back. Maybe some of you have similar thoughts?

Special Edition - The Coronavirus Chronicles 4/13/2020 - 4/19/2020

Another week of ups and downs but with the news that businesses reopening in early May is a possibility. I don’t talk about it much in the episodes but it’s on my mind. How’s that going to look? How many clients will come back right away? How will it impact the spread? All sorts of thoughts…I usually don’t feel like sharing those feelings as much on the podcast but maybe I should. Stay well everyone!

Special Edition - The Coronavirus Chronicles 4/06/2020 - 4/12/2020

Another week, that's all there really is to it...I'm sure all of you feel the same. This series has a lot of ups and downs, moments of clarity and some frustration. My first virtual appointments are discussed in this episode which is really important for those trainers/coaches still struggling with what to do next. Hang in there everyone! 

Special Edition - The Coronavirus Chronicles 3/30/2020 - 4/5/2020

I can't believe we're already in April and three weeks of tighter restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Hopefully all of you are still safe and managing whatever your new life looks like right now. I've received some great feedback from some listeners and the most consistent thing is that it's good to hear how others are coping right now. That's all that these episodes are...just a short insight into how I'm managing day-to-day. Maybe it's helping me more than anyone though. Hang in there!  

Special Edition - The Coronavirus Chronicles 3/23/2020 - 3/29/2020

I hope this finds everyone doing  as well as you possibly can both mentally and physically. Each one of us is going through something different at this very moment. You or someone you know has lost a loved one to the virus, maybe you've lost your income, it's possible you're not impacted at all (somehow).  Whatever the situation you find yourself in know that we're all in this together. Here's series two of The Coronavirus Chronicles which covers 3/23-3/29. It's just me sharing my thoughts as I go through "the new norm".  

Special Edition - The Coronavirus Chronicles 3/17/2020 - 3/22/2020

Hey folks, 

What a strange time we're in. As of 3/16/2020 all gym and fitness centers were closed in Cincinnati, OH. I'm chronicling my days since the closure...mostly to share my thoughts, fears, etc. but more importantly to say we're in this together. All of us are going through this in our own ways...some with less, some with more but all at the same time. 

Expect a weekly edition since I have the time.  Stay safe out there. 

Episode 161 Eric Feigl - My favorite fitness & health apps

Just a quick one to share my favorite and most used fitness and health apps. If you're like me and enjoy tracking different areas of your fitness and health then this episode is for you. These apps I use either daily, weekly, and occasionally hourly. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's necessary (or healthy) to track like crazy then take those results as gospel. Instead treat the results as a marker to improve on areas the best you can knowing that there is always give and take depending on your goals. I go into more detail about what I like and dislike in a couple of the apps.    

Activity

Apple Health is a built in iOS application and is not available on the app store. Check your device for more info. 

Zero - Fasting Tracker

Go365

My Water & Drink Reminder

Intervals Pro - Interval Timer

Stop, Breathe & Think

AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch

BJJ Logbook

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Episode 160 Peter Collins - Things we like, things we dislike, and a full circle social media rant

Returning guest Peter Collins, co-owner of HITWorks in Sunderland, England, hops on FCP to...well...vent and let me vent. We discuss what makes our training styles better for the long term and the changes we hope to see in the fitness industry. 

Original episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?i=1000394783329

https://www.facebook.com/groups/817546418273489/

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Episode 159 Logan Herlihy - Two trainers, one list

Discover Strength trainer Logan Herlihy and I share our top five recommendations to clients who want to make the most of their training appointment. Great episode for said clients as well as trainers who want to help those client reach the next level. 

Download both of our lists: http://bit.ly/FCP5recommendations

Our first episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498#episodeGuid=fitnesscandorpodcast.podbean.com%2Fepisode-157-logan-hurlihey-how-2-look-good-naked-and-other-benefits-of-strength-training-3d4047a9439103dc9a9e9f1b48deffeb

Contact: logan@how2lookgoodnaked.com

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Episode 158 Nelson Toriano - The Fit but Poor Personal Trainer

There's a lack of financial education in the fitness industry that's causing some personal trainers to stress over money. In his debut book "For the Fit but Personal Trainer: A Guide on How to Train Money - Not Muscle - to Grow", Nelson Toriano teaches readers how to manage their revenue stream to avoid burnout. In this episode, we discuss a few chapters of his book but we just scratch the surface. This is a valuable episode if you're wondering if you've made the right decision in becoming a personal trainer or if you simply need to clean up your financials. 

Episode 157 Logan Herlihy - “How 2 Look Good Naked…” and strength training topics

Logan Herlihy, Discover Strength personal trainer and author of How 2 Look Good Naked: The Least Amount Of Effort, To Look The Best With Your Clothes Off, joins Fitness Candor to just talk shop. We discuss how he found High Intensity Training, why he thinks it's important to get HIT out to the masses, and the efficacy of other training programs.

Contact: logan@how2lookgoodnaked.com     

Listen to Logan on High Intensity Business: https://highintensitybusiness.com/podcast/logan-herlihy-how-2-look-good-naked/#more-6324

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Episode 156 Bryce Lee - Bridging the client/physician/trainer gap

Dr. Byrce Lee is the owner and manager of Strength Space a private resistance training studio in Chesapeake, Virginia.  He also treats physical therapy patience and combines their rehab with high intensity training methodology. In this episode, we discuss how a client, physician, and trainer should communicate to help achieve the common goal. 

Email: bryce@strength-space.com

Instagram

Bryce on High Intensity Business podcast

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Episode 155 Selene Yeager - Lifting weights puts another gear on your bike

Selene Yeager is a top-selling professional health and fitness writer. She's authored, co-authored, and contributed to more than two dozen book titles. 

Her work has appeared in numerous media including Details, Shape, O-Oprah Magazine, the Good Life, Fitness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, . You can find her discussing training, nutrition, and other advice each week as Bicycling Magazine’s “Fit Chick”. She tries to live what she writes as a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, pro mountain bike racer, and All-American Ironman triathlete.

Her races include: ABSA Cape Epic, Brasil Ride, BC Bike Race, Epic Israel, The Titan Tropic in Cuba

Why 13 Minutes Pumping Iron Might Be Better Than Spending Forever at the Gym - Jun 20, 2019

Podcast: The Paceline with Patrick Brady 

 seleneyeager.com

https://www.facebook.com/FitChickSeleneYeager/

https://twitter.com/fitchick3?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/fitchick3/?hl=en

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Episode 154 Benjamin Blonn - Making training adults sexy again

Benjamin Blonn, Regional Manager of Anytime Fitness in Chicago-land area, joins FCP to discuss his journey into personal training and how his training philosophy has changed since college. Also, we talk about how training general population adults is "sexy" and why it can be a key to a trainers success in a world of fitness hype. 

ben.blonn@anytimefitness.com

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