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Author: Cory Fernandes

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This is the podcast for busy professionals and parents who are battling weight gain, high stress, and a drop of self confidence. 

We take the confusing, complicated, and overwhelming parts of fitness and give you simple but effective strategies and tactics so you can learn how to priortize strength training, healthy habits, and a positive enviornment into your lifestyle. 


Our goal is to help you transform your health one episode at a time!


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If you’ve ever set goals but struggled to follow through, this episode is your blueprint. In this powerful solo episode, Coach Cory breaks down the exact goal-setting and execution framework he has used over the last decade to transform his health, finances, career, and family life—from living in his mom’s basement and $80K in debt to building a thriving business and a life by design. This isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a step-by-step system that takes big, overwhelming goals and turns them...
A new year doesn’t require a “new you” — it requires better standards, better systems, and better execution. In this tactical and high-impact solo episode, Coach Cory breaks down the 10 non-negotiable truths every busy professional and parent must understand if they want to lose fat, build strength, increase energy, and finally sustain results in 2026. This episode cuts through the noise of fitness trends, diets, and hacks, and delivers real fundamentals around calories, macros, performance...
What does real transformation look like when life keeps throwing punches? In this deeply powerful and emotional episode, Coach Cory sits down with longtime TFW Sauga student Diana (“Ms. Jara”), who shares her journey through premature births, childhood medical trauma, breast cancer, leadership burnout, and ultimately a 6-year health transformation that reshaped every area of her life. This is not a quick-fix story. It’s a story about resilience, consistency, identity, and choosing yourself—...
What is it really like for women navigating the fitness industry? In this honest and eye-opening episode, Coach Cory sits down with TFW Sauga students Ms. Jara and Reena for a raw conversation about their personal experiences with gyms, coaches, body image, confidence, and consistency. From feeling intimidated and overlooked, to finally finding a supportive environment where strength and health come first, Jara and Reena share what worked, what didn’t, and what women truly need to succeed in...
What does it really take to lose 100+ pounds and keep it off—not for weeks or months, but for over a decade? In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Coach Cory sits down with longtime TFW Sauga student Reena, who shares her raw, honest journey through motherhood, extreme weight gain, personal trauma, self-doubt, and ultimately, lifelong transformation. From caring for a newborn with major medical challenges, to navigating years of ups and downs, injuries, setbacks, COVID lockdowns, ...
In the final episode of the Five Myths Holding Busy Professionals Back series, Coach Cory exposes the biggest myth of all — the belief that fast diets and random hard workouts are the keys to long-term transformation. Pulling directly from 15+ years of coaching busy adults, Coach Cory explains why yo-yo dieting, low-carb phases, sugar cuts, alcohol bans, and “shred workouts” never last… and what actually works: Lifestyle habits + structured training + long-term commitment. This episode is t...
Age is NOT the reason you’re struggling with your health. In this powerful episode, Coach Cory breaks down Myth #4 from the “Five Myths Holding Busy Professionals Back” series — the belief that you are too old to lose fat, build strength, or transform your lifestyle. Using research-backed insights, real client stories, and over a decade of coaching busy adults, Coach Cory explains why your metabolism hasn’t slowed the way you think — and why the REAL issue is your lifestyle habits, not your ...
Many busy parents and professionals believe they can “just do it alone.” But in this episode, Coach Cory breaks down Myth #3 of the 5-Myth Series — the belief that you don’t need coaching, accountability, or community to transform your health. Drawing from real examples and over a decade of experience at TFW Sauga, Coach Cory explains why even the world’s top performers — Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Tom Brady — all invest in coaches. Because coaching isn’t about knowledge… it...
Most busy professionals think they need long-distance runs, daily bootcamps, or 6–7 training days per week to get in shape. In Episode 33 of the Excelsior Health Podcast, Coach Cory breaks down Myth #2 of the “5 Myths Holding You Back” series — the belief that cardio and extreme training volume are required to lose fat and build strength. Using real examples from TFW Sauga students and 15+ years of coaching experience, Coach Cory reveals what ACTUALLY works: 3–4 days of strength training, 1 ...
“I don’t have time.” — it’s the #1 excuse keeping most people stuck. In this episode, Coach Cory kicks off a brand-new mini-series, “The 5 Myths Holding Busy Professionals Back from Transforming Their Health.” In this first part, Coach Cory breaks down the truth about time, showing you exactly how to reclaim your week, prioritize your health, and finally make consistency possible—even with a packed schedule. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • The real math behind your week (and how li...
Ever feel like you’re working hard but not moving forward? In this powerful solo episode, Coach Cory shares how to tap into the flow state—a mental and physical zone where focus, energy, and performance align. Drawing from lessons at a business mastermind in Las Vegas and insights from author Steven Kotler, this episode connects the dots between fitness, mindfulness, and productivity—and how your health directly impacts your ability to create flow in every area of your life. 💡 In This Episo...
What does it really mean to be healthy? In this motivating episode, Coach Cory sits down with Coach Jabbar, one of TFW Sauga’s newest coaches, to explore how fitness builds confidence, expands your capacity, and opens doors in every area of life. From travel stories and family adventures to career growth and personal discipline, this conversation dives deep into the connection between physical fitness, self-belief, and opportunity. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why health is more...
Can working out together actually make your relationship stronger? In this real and relatable episode, Coach Cory and Coach Susie dive into the connection between health, fitness, and relationships—exploring how training together (or even apart) can either create tension or build a deeper bond. From the challenges of mismatched fitness priorities to the joy of becoming each other’s biggest supporters, this episode unpacks what it takes to build a power couple mindset through shared health go...
Pregnancy doesn’t have to mean losing yourself. In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Coach Cory sits down with Coach Susie, who opens up about her journey through four pregnancies—sharing real-life lessons on fitness, mindset, and motherhood. From staying active at 33 weeks pregnant to balancing family, training, and recovery, this conversation breaks down what it really looks like to prioritize your health during (and after) pregnancy. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • How Coac...
What happens when fitness becomes more than just a workout—and instead becomes your lifeline? In this deeply inspiring episode, Coach Cory sits down with Nav, a longtime TFW Sauga student, mother, and true warrior, who shares her journey of grief, growth, and gratitude. After losing her husband unexpectedly and later facing her son’s life-threatening bone marrow disease, Nav turned to the Excelsior Health Framework to rebuild her body, mind, and purpose. This isn’t just a transformation stor...
Most people work hard but never recover—and wonder why they’re always tired, stressed, or stuck. In Part 3 of the Excelsior Health Framework series, Coach Cory unpacks two of the most overlooked pillars of transformation: Rest & Recovery and building a Resilient Mindset. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why productive exhaustion requires scheduled renewal • The 4 recovery essentials: sleep, fun & self-care, physical therapy, meditation • How a simple 3-2-1 formula...
If training builds your body, nutrition fuels it. In Part 2 of the Excelsior Health Framework series, Coach Cory breaks down the second pillar—Nutrition Habits—and why mastering this area is the game-changer for fat loss, energy, and long-term health. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why hydration and eating real food are the foundation of better health • The Warrior 20 foods that give you the best bang for your buck • How to track macros and portions without obsession (a...
Welcome to a special 5-part series of the Excelsior Health Podcast where Coach Cory breaks down the Excelsior Health Framework—the proven system that has helped hundreds of busy parents and professionals lose fat, build muscle, and reclaim their confidence. Each episode dives deep into one of the 5 Pillars of Excelsior Health: 1️⃣ Training & Movement – how to train smarter and build strength for life 2️⃣ Nutrition Habits – simple strategies to fuel your body without dieting extremes 3️⃣ ...
What does it take to lose 100 pounds, rebuild your health, and rise to become a world-ranked Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion? In this inspiring transformation interview, Coach Cory sits down with longtime friend and athlete Ricky Romero to unpack his journey from near 300 lbs and unhealthy habits to building a new identity as a father, husband, coach, and competitor. 🔥 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • How Ricky lost 100 lbs and kept it off through discipline and identity shifts • Th...
What if the key to living longer wasn’t diet, exercise, or sleep—but something else entirely? In this episode, Coach Cory dives into the groundbreaking research that shows the #1 predictor of longevity is the quality of your relationships. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why good relationships can boost your life expectancy by 50% • How chronic stress destroys your health (and how connection protects you) • The difference between acute stress (that makes you stronger) vs...
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