The FitSmart Podcast

JC Deen and Roger Lawson's Official Podcast

Bodyweight Training Solutions And How To Make Sure You Rarely Miss A Training Session | S1E1

IN this episode, Roger and JC cover body weight training and how it differs from regular strength training. You'll learn: - What to pay attention to (form, technique, limitations) - Different variables to pay attention to (tempo/time under tension, rest time, etc) - The best training frequency for bodyweight training

12-22
25:06

The Truth About Motivation | S1E2

In today's episode, we cover Motivation, the trap of constantly searching for motivation, why it's in your favor to act despite not feeling like it all the time, how to get yourself to act (accountability, planning, etc), and what to do when you DO experience fleeting motivation.

12-22
33:30

Stress Reduction Strategies For Physical And Mental Health | S1E4

Today we cover how to reduce stress, the methods we use, and how stress can negatively impact your body and keep you from reaching your goals.

12-22
29:52

Negative Nutritional Beliefs and Why Facts Don't Change Our Minds | S1E3

We go over all the reasons why we tend to develop a bad relationship with food and much more in this episode.

12-22
22:57

Staying fit While Traveling (Damage Control and Staying Active) | S1E5

Today we cover the strategies we use to stay in shape while traveling.

12-22
21:57

How To Lose Fat (Weight Loss Basics 101) | S1E6

Today we cover all the basics of fat loss and weight loss in this episode.

12-22
30:22

How To Build Muscle (Muscle Gain Basics 101) | S1E7

In this episode, we cover the basics, in full, on how to build muscle.

12-22
26:33

The Dirty Truth About Goal Achievement | S1E8

Today we cover the topic of what truly lies behind goal achievement and how to fall in love with the process... "Discipline equals freedom." — Jocko Willink

12-22
22:31

Episode 16: Starting the New Year the RIGHT Way with Kate Galliett

Show notes: 1. Having patience for the New Year.2. Habits are sustainable when they’re too easy.3. Why a bigger-than-life fitness plan is sexy, but hardly doable… in the beginning.4. Listening to your body - what it means and what it doesn’t.5. You can’t have all the fitness is all the time.6. commencement speech Kate mentioned: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98nNpzE6gIs Be sure to check out Kate’s website here: http://fitforreallife.com/

01-21
01:07:11

Episode 15: Train for Strength or Train for Size? Thoughts on Muscle Hypertrophy with Bret Contreras

In today's episode, we talk about Bret getting his start on T-Nation, Mad-hominem attacks, bodybuilding and powerlifting differences in progressive overload and why we shouldn't ignore bodybuilding training, and women's training programming.

08-16
57:54

Episode 14: Stress, Fasting, and Elimination Diets with the guys of Propane Fitness

In today's episode, we discuss the following:Elimination diets (gluten, dairy, paleo, etc), Fasting, hunger, how it affects us, Stress, how it compounds, and how we can deal with it through nutrition, Thyroid, lab results, and doctor's orders, and thoughts on autoregulating your training/diet with bio feedback such as jump height and heart rate variability.

05-02
55:28

Episode 13: A Chat with Jen Sinkler on Going It Alone As A Coach and Writer

- Limitations associated with working for someone else as opposed to yourself- The Art of Winging The *Leave*- Floatation tanks for relaxation: floatation.com- mindfulness practice- Check out her new home on the web: Thrive with Jen Sinkler -www.jensinkler.com

02-18
47:55

Episode 12: Chatting with Lou Schuler + NROL SuperCharged!

In today's episode, Rog and JC chat with Lou Schuler about his break into the fitness industry, how he got started writing, and many of the things he's learned over the last 20 years as a journalist.He's also coauthored yet another book in the New Rules of Lifting series with Alwyn Cosgrove titled The New Rules of Lifting: SuperCharged. It comes out December 27th in the following formats:hardcoverebook - kindle/nookenhanced ebook for tablet users (video content/still photos of exercises)www.l...

12-26
44:54

Episode 11: How to get started in the fitness industry Part 1

In today’s Podcast, we cover the following topics: Fitness Certifications – what’s important, and what you should focus on when seeking a certification. Getting your foot in the door – commercial gyms, internships, and the skills you learn on the … Continue reading →

11-27
32:19

Episode 10: Former Fat Boy Syndrome Extended, Learning the Big 3, and Random Updates

In this episode, Roger and JC discuss body dysmorphia, the effects it can have, and our personal experiences. Here’s a link to the original article called The Former Fat Boy Syndrome. You can download the podcast here. Just right-click here … Continue reading →

09-26
45:22

Episode 9: Interview with Sean Hyson

In today’s episode, we have a very special guest – Sean Hyson, Group Training Director for Muscle&Fitness and Men’s Fitness magazines. We interview Sean today about carb backloading. Enjoy the show! If you want to download the podcast, right click … Continue reading →

07-05
31:24

Episode 8: Interview with Citadel Nutrition

In today’s episode, Roger and JC chat with the founders of Citadel Nutrition. In the podcast we discuss The Supplement Industry – voodoo marketing, and what’s actually in the products? Who the supplements are for – general use and performance-based … Continue reading →

06-25
42:34

Episode 7: The Fitness Summit recap – body weight training, fad diets and hypertrophy training

In today’s episode, Roger and JC chat about the Fitness Summit held every year in Kansas City, MO. We listened to talks by Nick Tumminelo, Lou Schuler, Eric Cressey, Alan Aragon and Bret Contreras. In the show today, we discuss … Continue reading →

06-22
36:32

Episode 6: Jen Sinkler Interviewed, Metabolic Flexibility, Fasting and Endless Banter

Today we had our very first guest on the show. Jen Sinkler dishes out her knowledge on training, fasting, and figuring it out what works for you. Mentioned on the show: Mike Nelson’s Metabolic Flexibility Gym Movement – MovementMinneapolis.com Jefferson … Continue reading →

05-17
53:44

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