Train Hard Live Strong

Open up social media and all you'll see are fitness influencers doing these "effective workouts" for engagement. Backflip deadlifts is a show to showcase the intesnity of the fitness level one has. This is not necessary to achieve the body you want. Just because someone on Instagram has an 8 pack, doesn't mean to follow there ab workouts so you can have one too. There are many other varibles to an 8 pack than doing 1,000 crunches with summer salts. Pay attention to was is in reality for you and can be done everyday to puruse your goals.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) How to find the right coach or program for you Key Takeaways The differences between entertainment and education on social media Results are more simple than believed to be. You don't need to do tire flip backflips to achieve a nice body A main reason to begin a transofmration journey is to create higher confidence and self esteem. Stop watching fitness entertainment and watch something usefull My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Nutrition seems to always be the hardest concept to understand when it comes to fat loss. A lot of people want to eat clean in the week and party over the weekend to then wonder why they're not losing weight. The mathamatical facts around energy in versus energy out around this concept really paint the picture of the reality of this "balanced" nutrition lifestyle. In this episode you will learn what the biggest fault of bad dieting is and how to fix it.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) 3 characteristic traits to make you invincible Key Takeaways Does five days of eating clean versus two days of eating bad outway eachother? Coaching and programs are meant to mold a program tailored to your lifestyle for you to make changes towards your goals. Coaches and programs aren't here to make structure around your lifestyle to create goals around what you want to do Bad dieting comes in many forms but there are more common ones than others. Let's talk about how to fix it My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

To everything we do in nature, first starts with a main instinct. What if our main instinct is something we have never paid true attention to? what if our main instinct has been camoflouged our entire life. In today's episode I want to share with you the similar peices I have found within our guest speakers and people I have coached. The biggest question a coach or athlete will get is "how do you always stay motivated?" well motivation is the smallest driver of all drive. Today's episode I will share with you the greatest driver.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) 3 characteristic traits to make you invincible Key Takeaways The main key takeaway I need from you is to really pay atention to what I am saying within this episode. Try and relate what I am saying to an event that might have happened within your life. You will find your root cause My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Thank you everyone who has been dropping their questions into our question box on the website! Asking questions is the the only way you will ever get answers to what you're unsure of or want to know more of. Another side note to keep in mind is just because someone works out and has a great body, doesn't mean they know what they're talking about or knows how to coach YOU! Same with me. When you hear any answer and feel that you need to learn more to ensure it's fact, then do your research. The more the better!  Other Episodes to listen to 1) 3 characteristic traits to make you invincible Key Takeaways Does the rate of fat loss increase in hotter temperatures, such as a sauna, steam room, or training in the heat? The biggest reason that causes late night binging or cravings. Do you need to keep changing your training split to avoid plateaus? My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Yes there are three different types of body types that deal with fat loss and muscle growth differently but each one still needs effort. Just because someone is a mesomorph does not mean building muscle isn't hard work. Just because someone is naturally skinny doesnt mean it's going to be easy to look more "fit" becasue they're already low in BF. Comparing and assunming things will not get you far towards your goals. Instead of asking these questions and blaming "genetics" how about work hard for the next 3, 6, or even 12 months, and then see what kind of damage you can do with dedication, no excuses, patience, and discipline.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) 3 characteristic traits to make you invincible Key Takeaways Is it easier for someone who is thinner to build muscle? Is it easier for someone who is bigger to build muscle? Compared to someone who have more body fat than someone who has a low body fat, who would benefit faster from training and eating clean? My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

When you want something, it's like you have to do all these things you don't want to do to get it right? What about the things you need to do? where do the differences lie in these two perspectives? The amount of effort to follow a want is different than the effort needed to follow a need. In this episode you will learn the breakdown of it all along with how to take action today.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) 3 characteristic traits to make you invincible Key Takeaways When we make the "want & need" switch, things begin to fall into place because they have to How to better organize your life and mind to focus on the important and high value impacters that effect your actions The secret power of replacing wants with needs. The power of the mind My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Efforts can be done with simply showing up right? You get a coach, you get a plan, you do the work, and results should come. What happens after the program? What happens when things get rough? What happens when your mind isn't strong enough to push through the things you don't wanna do while not achieving the results you thought you would achieve? Falling off, quitting, failing, it's all the same. There are a lot of things needed to be successful within your dreams and goals, and when you conquer these three traits shared in this episode, nothing will stop you. Other Episodes to listen to 1) To self reflect and reposition yourself, will make you unbreakable Key Takeaways Traist #1 will create the still calm aspect of letting results pile up while you ease your way through. Someone who achieves this trait will become a lethal weapon Trait #2 ensures things get done even if you don't want to do them. Physical progress is great but the progress you achieve mentally is a whole new level Trait #3 Creates the repetative action of keeping your actions strong day in and day out My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

I took sometime off recently and just deattached myself from all the things anchoring me down. It was weird because all the things that were anchoring me down, were things I truly love to do. Things that fuel my soul. What happened was, I lost that fuel that sparked my drive and when this happens, well it's just not good. So I decided to take sometime and self relfect and reposition my self to achieve success. Here is to a new Coach Matt and new great thigns to come for the podcast! Cheers Family!  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Rewire your body's natural instinct to quit Key Takeaways To Self-Reflect means to tune into your roots. Sometimes we lose the reasons why we started something and we need to ask ourselves the hard questions to find it Repositioning yourself brings you back to being centered and grounded. A place of peace but pure ambition.  Taking time to reflect is NOT quitting. Taking time off is to ensure you do not quit My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

People that jump into this health and fitness journey will eventually create an excuse to get out of a workout, eating a meal, or doing what it takes to get results. No human likes to do the things they don't want to do.....unless they have scultpted their mind in understand the power of doing it anyways. In this episode on this beautiful monday morning, I want to hit you with true truth and honesty. Never make an excuse again and watch the power you create within.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) The 3 most toxic mindset road blocks and how to get rid of them Key Takeaways The root casue and effect of creating one excuse to get away from the work that needs to be done The manipulation effect that conviencing yourself an excuses is real has on your mindset Finding your true answers to why you creat excuses in the first place My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Socail media nowadays can fool alot of people into purchasing programs or hiring coaches who have nice bodies but have no idea how to coach people. Being coached needs not just training plans and meal plans, it demands consistent attention and emotional support along with scientific knowledge of the body and how it changes throughout a transformation. Just because someone posts there 6 pack abs DOES NOT MEAN they can help you get there too, especially naturally and healthy. Tune in and find out how to be the best client sales manager!  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Inside the mind of a contest prep coach with 22 pro wins - Kash Guidry Key Takeaways Don't be fooled by the looks of Intagram. Just because someone has a nice body DOES NOT mean they know how to coach you Asking questions is the only way you will get to know more about your coach or programs you plan to inveest in. Time and money If you do not learn from your program, you will not sustain your results My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Have you ever eaten healthy for a duration of time and never achieved any progress? Healthy foods should mean weight loss right because it's better than fast food or processed foods? This is where a lot of people begin to get confused and over think the importance of foods and what benifits each lifestyle has. Weight loss has it's own equation and so does eating for health or athletics. In this episode I will share with you how to better understand the differences and always have control. Other Episodes to listen to 1) Counting macros & calories and the future progress of both Key Takeaways All fods have nutritional value and with that comes calories. Healthy foods have calories just like processed foods. Things to be aware of knowing the differences of carbohydrates and where to find the source per goals wanted. How to eat for health, weight loss, and athletic performance The metabolic adaptation that occurs that may cause a surplus of calories versus a deficit which is needed for weight loss My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Building muscle takes a specific equation that must be targeted and solved everyday. There are much more important things to consider when building muscle aside from training. When I first began my training career/journey I struggled hard with building muscle and getting more stregnth. The three "not to dos" I share in today's episode have been gathered from science and the many mistakes I've done in my journey. Save yourself some time, listen to this epiosde in full, and impliment new habits to create optimal results.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Muscle reservation | How to train more efficiently Key Takeaways The main focus of where muscle building even comes from. Without this, muscle will not grow Training intensity matters to a certain extent. How to avoid over training while still creating progress The hidden factor that most people over think and never takes full advanvantage of My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

When we have a goal for our body & health and want it so bad, we are willing to do whatever it takes to get there "fast". People will follow any plan or take any drug if it guarantees results. When people decide to take time and go through what's needed to maintain this lifestyle forever, sometimes it gets overwhelming because we;re trying to juggle to many things at once and then overthink what fitness & health is. In this episode I will clear the air and explain 3 simple tips on how to create success in your journey. Other Episodes to listen to 1) Why people quit on their weight loss goals Key Takeaways How to successfully create a routine around prioritizng your training & foods and the great benifits of doing so The serious question you must ask yourself if these three simple steps do not work The biggest thing I wish I did when I started that would have boosted my progress times ten My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

About 90% of people want weight loss and think it can be achieved in 12 weeks. Physical progress can be achieved within 12 weeks BUT they will not be sustainable if your mind didn't follow the process. 10 years, 5 years, 1 year of bad lifestyle habits CAN'T be reversed and progressed in 12 weeks. If results aren't being achieved and you've been following everything to the T, then there are multiple other factors that can be casuing fat retention. It's never weight loss but more of dropping body fat and scultping body composition. Let's talk all things weight loss.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) The power of creating small milestone goals Key Takeaways Weight loss does not happen over night. It's a porcess of the body regulating body composition depending on health standards and balance If progress is not being achieved, don't quit. Analyze your actions and what you've been doing. Analyze your stress, sleep, water, etc. find the faults Progress is never achieved physically. Your body reflects what you feed it, how you move it, and how you rest it My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

You asked and we delivered! We are honored to bring on the 3x Ms. Fitness Olympia legend herself, Whitney Jones, to the show! We all know the 3x Ms. Fitness Olympia on stage, but who was Whitney before all this? How did she grasp the mindset to get up on stage and win even with a busted knee and coming off a broken neck injury? Let's go ahead and find out by diving into the mindset of 3x Ms. Fitness Olympia, Whitney Jones!  Show Whitney some love!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyjones_ifbbpro/ Websites and more: https://linktr.ee/WhitneyJones Key Takeaways Whitney's Road to becoming the 3x Ms. Fitness Olympia Whitney's Mindset around pushing agianst all odd and defining your own worth The love within whitney's heart that has made her the incredible legend of Ms. Fitness Olympia My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Are carbohydrates the reason for weight gain? By taking out carbohydrates, are you gauranteeing a life of weight loss and eliminating weight gain forever? I'll tell you right now before you even listen to the episode that carbs are NOT the issue, it's the lifestyle within carbohydrates that cause weight gain. It's the abuse of carbs, especially processed carbohydrates, that have casue obesity and being over weight. The manipulation of generations towards nutrition is what will doom us all in the future if we do not fix it today. Other Episodes to listen to 1) The funny thing about carbohydrates Key Takeaways The energy in vs. energy out comparison of cabohydrates to calories The years of generation manipulation that the food industry has had on us The root cause of weight gain and how to eliminate it from the equation My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Everyone wants there weight loss goals now. Everyone wants there muscle growth goals now. Everyone always wants everything now right? Being in a rush to achieve your goals will only add stress which will then go against weight loss and just force your hand to quit. If we learn to eliminate the imaginable stress that we create for ourselves, we will be better off AND might even achieve progress even faster. In this episode I will explain how you can do this.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) The power of creating small milestone goals Key Takeaways The main focus to pay attention to, to help eliminate being overwhelmed or stressed within your journey The mindset re-wire that needs to happen to be able to view progress as the only option My nutritio rant that will change your perspective on believing BS My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

Have you ever wondered how do these crazy athletes or fitness social media gurus stay motivated like all the time? Well besides showing you only the highlights of there day and passion in this episode I will break down the three pillars in creating an unbreakable health & fitness lifestyle. A lifestyle that has been worked so hard on that you will be hardwired for progress & results!  Other Episodes to listen to 1) The power of creating small milestone goals Key Takeaways The three pillars of creating great sucess and longevity with your health & fitness goals Stop focusing on being motivated and focus on how to create a strong lifestyle with unbreakable roots The power of self talk and self love My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

We've all been in a position in life where the results we achieved was just not good enough right? After you listen to this episode or read this today, and yout still think that way, you're thinking to small. There are an unbearable amount of success that's happening throughout your journey that you can't see which then won't be recognized. Once you see what great results you're achieving within the porcess of achieving it, you'll then have the power to dominate your success in all avenues of your life. Other Episodes to listen to 1) Gain control over your mindset and everything else with follow Key Takeaways What inflicting pain through training will do to your mind The power you have over your body and success What great challenge can do to the mother board of your brain My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls

When you go to the store to buy food, do you pay attention to the quanity of foods you're buying or the quality of foods you have in the cart? When you surround yourself with people/friends, are you focused on the quantity of people you have or the quality of people that support you. The qulaity of anything will always outway the quantity of what you have because quality is long lasting. This is why products that have a high quality price are priced high becasue the quality is great. The quantity gains size when the quality is well achieved.  Other Episodes to listen to 1) Gain control over your mindset and everything else with follow Key Takeaways What's important within your actual training, in the actual reps and sets that truly matter? How to achieve long lasting results within all areas of your life The people around you and that you choose to surround yourself with greatly impact your results My Documentary: "How Training Saved My Life" Episode #1 - Watch here Epiosde #2 - Watch here If you have any questions you want answered or wanting to talk to me directly, head over to: https://www.trainhardlivestrong.com/ask Today's Sponor for the Podcast is brought to you by: Athletic Greens - www.athleticgreens.com/thls