Most people think catastrophic health events mean the end of their fitness journey. But what if it could be the beginning of something even greater? In today’s episode, Gary Brecka sits down with personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist Alexia Clark as she shares her personal journey from feeling stuck in a career that didn’t ignite her passion to discovering the profound impact that fitness can have on both the body and mind. She also tells the story of how she overcame her experience of having volvulus in 2021 through fitness. If you’ve ever felt hesitant to start your fitness journey or are looking for motivation to stay consistent, this is the video for you!

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00:00 ​Intro of Show and Guest

05:01 ​Impact of Fitness on Mental Health

08:22 ​Misconceptions on Fitness and Resistance Training

15:28 ​What is a Bliss Point?

18:35 ​People Not Eating Enough Protein

20:09 ​Alexia’s Diet

22:47 ​Where (and How) to Start a Healthy Lifestyle?

25:50 ​Alexia’s Experience with Volvulus 

31:57 ​Seeing the Positives in Your Workouts

34:10 ​Maintaining the Healthy Lifestyle While Traveling

38:15 ​The Queen Team Community

44:32 ​Travel-Friendly Workouts

46:43 ​Embarking on a Healthy Lifestyle

49:33 ​Mental and Emotional Transformations from Fitness

51:42 ​Exercise Tips After Injury

57:23 ​Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?”

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