LeijaLift: The Podcast

This is a podcast aimed to entertain and educate you on health and wellness along with sports and special interests that might arise from time to time. This podcast is done for your entertainment and education on current sporting events, health and wellness, and lifting. This podcast is hosted by Juan Leija, a Doctor in physical therapy and Victor Leija, and soon to be registered dietitian.

#53: Are You Dirty Bulking This Year?

Today’s episode the 956 Spurs boys do a recap of this past week Spurs games and how they’re looking! Then we get into bulking and having damage control during your bulking season so there is no delay in your cutting after the weight has been gained. Make sure your “bulking” doesn’t turn into staying thick. Enjoy! Visit us: https://eliteathlete.online  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/  https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

11-03
25:16

LeijaLift: The Podcast: Episode #39

Hey peeps! Welcome back to LeijaLift. We forgot to mention that it's been over a year now since the podcast started!!! Yuuuh! Today we talk a little bit about basket ball but a lot about deadlifts, lifting, macros, and much more productive stuff! http://leijalift.libsyn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber https://twitter.com/JuanLeijalift_ juanito.leijalift1@gmail.com victor.leijalift@gmail.com

07-21
36:08

LeijaLift: The Podcast: Episode #37

Hey!!! Welcome back to LeijaLift, I'm Juan and this is ViCtoR. We back and talking more sports...basketball mostly but we like to give every sport an unequal opportunity here! We cover basketball free agency, soccer, mma, and Victor's injury! lolol http://leijalift.libsyn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/  https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber  https://twitter.com/JuanLeijalift_  juanito.leijalift1@gmail.com victor.leijalift@gmail.com

07-07
32:56

LeijaLift: EliteAthlete Youtube Vid!

This is a short recording inviting you to watch the active rest day video on our youtube channel. This may help you get ideas on how what workouts you can do on days you don't lift heavy. Enjoy.  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/Eliteathlete_rgv/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/  

05-31
01:24

#66 LeijaLift: Return Of The Gym

In today’s episode we cover what it's going to take to return to previous strength, endurance, and physique. We get into the macros side of nutrition and the importance of not going back to lifting heavy too soon. Enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/ Visit us: https://eliteathlete.online  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Listen on the go: http://leijalift.libsyn.com/ Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/Eliteathlete_rgv/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/  

05-25
23:03

#65: Corona Edition…And Macronutrients.

Today’s episode with get carried away with the current events... BUT we do talk macros and alternative ways to get water now that all the bottled water is gone! Lastly, we touch on low back strengthening. Enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

03-15
15:46

#64 Importance of Sleep and Gainz

Today’s episode we talk about the importance of sleep and how it has personally affected Victor, we also review last week’s topic of hip mobility and the importance of focusing on your body’s limitations if you have pain and not just doing a random exercise if you are currently rehabbing an injury because it could backfire. Enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/ Visit us: https://eliteathlete.online  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

03-01
09:27

#63 Victor the Vegan?

Today’s episode we briefly cover the Spurs after the All-Star break, Victor “trying” to go Vegan, and hip mobility exercises for when you prepare for leg day. Enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

02-24
15:43

#62 Prepare properly for your workout!

Today’s episode we briefly cover the All-Star game, we go over what king of actual gains Victor has made with his current program, from Chris Jones, and I record a few thoracic mobility exercises to do before your workouts. Enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

02-16
15:33

#61 :Consistency Is Key!

Today’s episode we go over the recent bball trades, Spurs, and workout consistency and importance of competition when working out. Enjoy! Stay swole and stay motivated! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/ Visit us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

02-09
21:29

#60 Reading food labels!

Today’s episode we go over if it is important to count your calories, and we go over a few food labels so that you may familiarize yourself with food labels and know what to look for with the New Year coming around the corner. Enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/ Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

12-29
18:58

#59 Last Week for Fantasy Football!

Today’s episode is the last of Fantasy Football where Juan goes for his third championship! We also talk about eating during the Holidays and talk more shoulder problems! It seems shoulders are “in” this year. Enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

12-24
17:14

#58 Lingering Holiday habits!

Today’s episode we shout out Lonnie Walker IV on his birthday, talk basketball for half the episode, warn you about the bad holiday habits we develop, and headaches related to the neck. Enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/ Watch:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

12-15
29:50

#57 Spurs are winning!

Today’s episode we talk about the Spurs winning streak (yay), Juan not doing so hot going into the fantasy football playoffs, and Victor’s new workout routine. We also touch on some squat mechanics basics. Enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/ https://twitter.com/JuanLeijalift_

12-08
22:05

#56 Thanksgiving Day Recording!

Today’s episode we talk about the Spurs and we will  be going to see them against the Clippers! By the time you watch this the game would have already played out. We also talk about gaining mass with Victor. Enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/ Visit us: https://eliteathlete.online  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

12-01
15:19

#55 Thanksgiving Macro Prep and Shoulder Anatomy Visuals!

Today’s episode we talk about the Spurs losing streak, how Juan is going to run fantasy football, modifying your macronutrient intake for Thanksgiving, and we bring visuals to the shoulder anatomy for overhead athletes. Enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/  

11-24
16:54

#54 Bulking Snacks and Overhead Athlete Shoulder Pain!

Today’s episode we come back after a week off and the Spurs are not looking so hot. We also cover Quest cookies and what are the joints of focus on injured overhead athletes that we need to pay more attention to? As always, enjoy! Ask us questions: https://eliteathlete.online/contact/ Visit us:  https://eliteathlete.online  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

11-17
21:24

#52: Bulking tips and Hip pain part 4!

Today’s episode we talk about the start of the NBA! Victor’s makes his picks for whose going to be at the top at he end of the season. We also cover bulking for those of us that will be partaking in the end of the year gains and lastly hip pain in the younger population. Enjoy! Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/ https://woofpack.store  https://eliteathlete.online   Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber

10-27
25:01

#51: Pre workout and Hip pain part 3!

Today’s episode includes the end of the Spurs pre-season, Fantasy Football, and Victor’s favorite pre-workout. We also continue with hip pain that might require further imaging and medical and a medical doctor consult to have that pain go away Enjoy! Victor's product  of the week: min:17 Juan: hip pain: min:20 Hip pain Visit us:  https://woofpack.store  https://eliteathlete.online https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

10-20
24:53

#50:Protein Bar Alert! And hip pain!

Today’s episode includes the Spurs pre-season, Fantasy Football, and a new protein bar that we are going to start eating for gains! We also talk about traumatic and atraumatic hip pain to the bursa and a little on hip arthritis. Enjoy! Visit us:  https://woofpack.store https://eliteathlete.online  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9P47bSJQ3to6Dlb2MgXSEA/videos?view_as=subscriber  Visit us: https://www.instagram.com/juanleijalift_/ https://www.instagram.com/victorleija_/

10-13
18:46

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