Episode 6 Show Notes

0:00 - 06:15 - Introducing Matthew Ibrahim

Introducing Matt, who is a strength coach, business owner, adjunct professor & massage therapist in the Boston area doing great things in the fitness industry!

6:15 - 18:03 - How Justin & Matt first met

How writing for STACK brought Matt & Justin into contact, and how Matt was able to leverage his writing into speaking engagements, clinics, keynotes and so much more.

18:03 - 23:45 - Why communication & relationships trump X’s & O’s

Matt discusses the importance of communication strategies and authenticity when you’re at any stage of your career. “If you have to eat dog shit to get to where you want to be, then you better go get your shovel…”

23:45 - 31:07 - Forgetting where you came from is the worst thing you can do

Justin and Matt get into some of the frustrating parts of getting started in your career when leaders in the industry may not give you the time of day. How to pay it forward with a growth mindset. Success leaves clues.

31:07 - 41:00 - Rants, Rants, Rants

Justin and Matt both go deep on several topics revolving around self-care and mindfulness. Matt touches on the fact that coaches are “stress managers” and we need to manage that stress both physically and mentally.

41:00 - 55:00 - They Key to Exercise Variations

Matt goes into his training philosophies on exercise selection, progressions and regressions. “A lot of people fall in love with exercises. I think a much more intelligent & strategic approach is to fall in love with adaptations.”

55:00 - 58:30 - Putting the ‘social’ in social media

How to show others you care about them beyond exercise, athletics and #gymlife.

58:30 - 1:04:00 - Matty Ice vs. Tim DiFrancesco

Who is better at basketball, golf, beer chugging contests and more!

1:04:00 - 1:15:00 - The FIRE ROUND!

You know what time it is! Time to throw Matt into the fire round and have some fun. Learn more about Matt and his work here!

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