Living the Fit Life

Chad is joined by Michelle de Jong and Nutritionalist Cara Kasdorf from Blueprint Nutrition!Listen in as the group discusses the truth about processed foods and their role in a high-performance diet. We tackle current nutrition hot topics, like the debate around seed oils and their potential inflammatory effects, and debunk these misconceptions with research-backed evidence. You'll learn the importance of sourcing nutritional advice from reputable sources instead of social media, and explore the benefits of various oils.0:02:06 - Finding Balance in Processed Foods0:08:23 - Debating the Controversial Seed Oil Trend0:11:39 - Debunking Misinformation About Seed Oils0:17:00 - Fasted Workouts0:26:42 - Caffeine Supplementation and Awareness0:30:56 - Caffeine Risks for Teens0:46:41 - Balancing Blood Sugars Through AdditionFollow Cara on Instagram.Follow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

Get ready for an inspiring conversation with CrossFit athlete Adam de Jong, who recently secured his spot in the CrossFit Games 35-39 age group. We discuss his emotional rollercoaster of a journey, from the anticipation of leaderboard finalization to rising up to 8th place in a fiercely competitive global field. We also take a deep look into the challenges Adam faced along his path to the CrossFit Games, from the Open to the Age Group Qualifier. Hear about his encounters with leaderboard "destroyers" and how he found success in the Open and Quarterfinals. As we explore the importance of focusing on the details in the final stage of the qualifiers, you'll learn how skills, strength, and aerobic ability all come into play for the top 10 qualifiers. Don't miss this incredible story of perseverance, hard work, and determination as Adam de Jong gears up for the CrossFit Games.0:00:19 - Kudos for a Job Well Done0:06:02 - Achieving Athletic Goals0:11:17 - CrossFit Clean Complex Analysis0:13:27 - Athlete's Journey to the Semifinals0:18:46 - Training and Performance at Semifinals0:26:35 - CrossFit Games Workouts Preview0:30:18 - Training Goals for CompetitionFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

In this Living the Fit Life episode, we dive into endurance sports and obstacle course racing with special guest Jesse Bruce (@oa_jbruce), an OG Hybrid athlete and co-founder of One Academy in Toronto. With an impressive resume that includes top finishes in races like the World's Toughest Mudder and OCR World Championships, Jesse shares his inspiring journey and how fitness helped him overcome his darkest days. We discuss the power of hard work and determination, the rise of the hybrid athlete, and the importance of community in the world of fitness racing. Join us as we explore the Hyrox fitness racing experience, the benefits of being fit across multiple sports, and Jesse's personal experiences with performance, nutrition and recovery. Take advantage of this inspiring conversation about strength, community, and living a high-performance lifestyle!Find Jesse onlineJesse Bruce InstagramOne Academy InstagramChapters:(0:04:49) - The Power of Fitness(0:17:10) - The Benefits of Fitness Racing(0:27:04) - The Rise of the Hybrid Athlete(0:38:10) - The Inclusive Fitness Community(0:43:27) - Strength and Community Building Through Fitness(0:52:23) - Performance Nutrition for Adults(1:01:15) - Flexible Training for Endurance AthletesFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

In this episode, I sit down with Preslie Hirsch (@heypreslie), CrossFit Coach, Nutrition Coach, Podcast Host, and now spearheading HWPO's marketing! We discuss why "it's cool to care about the Open." Preslie discusses her journey in weightlifting and overcoming an elbow injury. How her background as an athlete, playing competitive volleyball, led to bodybuilding and stepping on stage.Preslie shares her insights on nutrition and how it is crucial to fuel your body with the right foods to achieve optimal performance. Preslie shares some of her favourite meal prep hacks, including cooking in bulk, using a slow cooker, and prepping ingredients. She also emphasizes the importance of keeping it simple and finding easy-to-make meals that fit your lifestyle.Preslie discusses her experience with injuries and how she overcame them by focusing on what she could do instead of what she couldn't. She stresses the importance of listening to your body, seeking proper medical attention, and finding alternative exercises to stay active during recovery.Connect with Preslie (@heypreslie) Check out the new Gym Class Heroes Podcast on Instagram (@gymclassheroespod)Chapters:(0:08:17) - Health and Fitness in Hard Times(0:13:19) - The Challenges of CrossFit and Weightlifting(0:19:52) - Weightlifting Tests(0:31:45) - Performance Nutrition Lifestyle(0:39:57) - Injury & Meal Prepping(0:45:19) - Learning From the Best(0:51:58) - Balancing Priorities for Personal Growth(1:00:06) - Launching a Gym Class Heroes PodcastFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

In this podcast episode, Chad is joined by Dave Lipson, the creator of Thundrbro Hypertrophy Training. A former CrossFit Games athlete, member of CrossFit seminar staff and coach. Dave shares his insights on CrossFit, hypertrophy training , recovery, the future of fitness, and testosterone replacement therapy.We begin by discussing his years doing CrossFit, and Dave shares his thoughts on the sport and its evolution over the years. We then delve into hypertrophy training, and Dave explains how it can be used to build muscle mass and how it keeps you staying injury free! He shares his tips on effective hypertrophy training, including the importance of proper form and technique, progressive overload, and recovery.Dave shares his tips on how to optimize recovery through proper sleep, nutrition, and mobility work.Finally, we wrap up the discussion with a conversation on testosterone replacement therapy, and Dave shares his insights on the topic, including its benefits and proper usage.Watch the episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/xPkK9KvMRPcFollow Dave on Instagram@davefreakinlipson@ThundrbroFollow Chad at @chadmuellerVisit thundrbro.com to find out more about hypertrophy training, Muscle Anarchy daily program or many of the Thundrbro books.Follow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

In this episode, Chad sits down with Cara Kasdorft of Blue Print Nutrition to discuss the often-confusing world of nutrition and Cara provides practical tips and strategies for making healthier choices in your daily life. Cara and Chad discuss simple and practical strategies for "Corporate Athletes" to make their daily workouts more beneficial, how to mitigate short-term nutrition tactics and build long-term strategies for better health. Follow CaraFollow ChadFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

Chad finally sits down with Michelle de Jong to discuss what life has been like since the introduction of Maddi! Chad and Michelle dive into some important topics around fitness, nutrition, mental health and body image around pregnancy. This topic isn't shared often, and Michelle provides real-life experiences for any new or expecting Mothers. This is not just for Moms, Dads can learn a thing or two from Michelle's story! Having a baby is a life-changing event, and being a mother is a huge responsibility. Michelle talks about her journey to get back to competing and being the best athlete and Mom that she can be.Watch on YouTubeFollow MichelleFollow ChadFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

CrossFit's premiere off-season events are right around the corner, and we had a chance to sit down with Jack Farlow qualifier of the Rogue Invitational.Jack is one of CrossFit's rising stars and quite possibly the strongest CrossFit competitor!Jack has had a breakout year making waves at the Atlas Games with a Worldwide top score of 347lb complex! He's been busy competing on the competition floor at CanWest and CanEast and now gears up for the Rogue Invitational to throwdown with some top athletes, including; Fittest Man on Earth Justin Medeiros, Patrick Vellner, Noah Ohlsen, Saxon Panchik and 15 other male athletes.We sat down with Jack and discussed; how he started in CrossFit, how his fitness has changed over the years, how important strength is at a young age and how valuable nutrition has been for him as he has grown through the sport.We also find out who wins in the gym between Jack and Emma Lawson!Watch on YouTubeFollow JackFollow AdamFollow ChadFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

Hot off her first Ironman Canada win! Jessica Cullen sits down with Chad and her husband, coach, training partner Mark to dive into her massive success leading up to her Ironman win.Jess and Mark discuss training, nutrition and the ups and downs within a big endurance season. Jess shares stories about puking on a 200k training ride and not letting herself quit and then waking up the next day and crushing a 32k run! Mark and Jess talk about their 1-2-3 system for grading their training days. Of course we dive into her experience winning Ironman Canada and how she knew the day was going to be special even before the getting to the starting line.Watch on YouTubeFollow JessFollow MarkFollow ChadFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

We still can't get enough of this year's 2022 CrossFit Games! Lucky for us, Josh Woolley, Coach of 6th Fittest Female on Earth Emma Lawson and semi-final athlete Jack Farlow sits down with Chad and Michelle to go behind the scenes at the CrossFit games.Josh shares incredible stories, such as; Emma going head to head with the most dominant CrossFit athlete of all time Tia-Clari Toomey, wearing the leader jersey after day one, managing the volume throughout the week and receiving the Rookie of the Year award.We hear firsthand what life is like as a coach at the biggest event of the year! How he manages athlete expectations, training, recovery and nutrition.Watch on YouTubeFollow JoshFollow MichelleFollow ChadFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

The 2022 CrossFit Games didn't disappoint! Adrian Bozman showed us a new flair for the games. What a weekend it was! Non-stop entertainment. Tia-Clair Toomey continues to establish her dominance, and Justin Medeiros racks up another top spot as Fittest of the year!Chad is joined again by Ian Childs, a local CrossFit fan and sports analyst, as they dive into their hot takes, predictions and podium finishers. The guys review the Men's and Women's divisions and also put their spin on the overall games experience and test.Watch on YouTubeFollow IanFollow ChadFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

The 2022 CrossFit Games looks like it's going to be one to remember!Chad is joined again by Ian Childs, a local CrossFit fan and sports analyst, who sits down and, this time dives into the Women's competition at the 2022 CrossFit Games.Can anyone stop Tia-Clari Toomey's dominance?Can Mal O'Brian live up to the expectations?Will Emma Lawson make a splash at her first elite field?Are we seeing a new wave of European stars emerge?Will the recent training camp change for Danielle Brandon affect the leaderboard?The guys continue tossing a few hot takes in the women's field.Tune in to learn about podium finishers, Top 10, Dark Horse performance, Breakout performance and Rookie of the year.Watch on YouTubeFollow IanFollow ChadFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

The 2022 CrossFit Games looks like it's going to be one to remember!Chad is joined by Ian Childs, a local CrossFit fan and sports analyst who sits down and dives into the Men's competition at the 2022 CrossFit Games.Will Pat Vellner finally take the crown, or will Justin Medeiros continue to hold on?Will Roman Khrennikov finally make a big splash in his debut on North American soil?Will we have a change of the guard? Will the young guns emerge and make themselves a household name?The guys toss out some serious hot takes.Tune in to find out about podium finishers, Top 10, Dark Horse performance, Breakout performance and Rookie of the year.Watch on YouTubeFollow IanFollow ChadFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

Chad and Adam sit down with Greg Nyhof owner and trainer of 1440 Affiliate.We talk about Greg attacking an Ultra marathon, his first take on endurance and how he approached training. We talk about his competitive experience in Football and dive into CrossFit and endurance sport.Lastly the guys dive into what the Future of Fitness might look like. **NEW** Watch this episode on YouTube!Follow GregFollow Greg NyhofSubscribe to Greg's Friday Newsletter1440 Half Marathon ProgramFollow the Living the Fit Life CrewFollow ChadFollow AdamFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

In this week's episode, Coach ADJ is back after a few months off ;)Off the heels of the CrossFit Games Semi-final Atlas Games, the fellas welcome CrossFit PSC Owner, Coach and Athlete Nick Anapolsky!Nick Anapolsky, joined by his wife Kaitlyn Anapolsky, Shawn Clarke, and Erica Folo finished just outside a qualifying spot for the CrossFit Games Team division.We sit down with Nick to discuss his experience going team and competing at the highest level. We dive into Nick's relentless push to compete and why surrounding yourself with elite talent breeds competitive talent.Adam and Nick chat about some epic feats of strength and how they each have fostered fitness communities differently.Follow UsFollow Chad MuellerFollow Adam de JongFollow Nick Anapolsky Follow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

Chad sits down with GOLFWOD founder Michael Dennington! Michael is a PGA Golf Pro, CrossFit affiliate owner and hustling hard to bridge the gap between golf and functional fitness. Michael has worked with elite-level athletes like PGA Golfer Scott Stallings to the weekend golfer looking to break 90!GOLFWOD isn't your typical golf fitness that includes oblique twists, band and med ball work! Instead, the programming consists of tried and true functional movements that build strength, stability, and power with explosive rotational positioning. As a result, your golf swing will never look the same again!Chad and Michael talk about the benefit of sport-specific training, the base level of fitness for most golfers and how CrossFitters can include GOLFWOD workouts.Follow UsChad Mueller - https://www.instagram.com/chadmueller/Follow Michael and GolfwodFollow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

Host Chad Mueller and Rowing Coach Millsy, sit down with Shane Farmer @darkhorserowing to talk tips and tricks to rowing like a beast! ​​​​​​​​Shane is one of the top coaches within the CrossFit space for the past decade. Shane surrounded himself with the OG's of CrossFit and found an opportunity working with Concept2. Dark Horse Rowing has become the leader in the rowing industry for rowing programming and training. ​​​​​​​​The guys sit down and talk about the appeal of rowing to the masses, how to encourage more time on the rower and how endurance training can help you.Of course we have to ask about damper settings and fueling in the CrossFit Games marathon row.Follow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

Me against Myself, in this Episode we get Inside the mind of Fuel owner Greg Hetherington as he battles a torn achilles.As a Weekend Warrior, injuries are an inevitable part of being active, competing and pushing the limits with your fitness! Just ask Greg Hetherington, who tore his achilles in February playing flag football with buddies! Greg is a friend of Adam & Michelle and Owner of Fuel Training Club, our favourite place to train in Toronto! We wanted to share his inspiring story and the approach he took to get back on track after this serious injury.Greg is just like many of you:•Trains hard & pushes the limits•Has 2 kids at home•Busy career to manage•NEEDS his daily workout to help him cope....meaning that being sidelined needed to be addressed QUICKLY! In Episode #50 of the Podcast we talk to Greg about how he took ownership of his injury and the steps he took to ensure that he was going to make the quickest and best recovery possible! Follow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

Just one week after the CrossFit Quarterfinals, our Host Chad Mueller sits down with Adam de Jong for a recap on how our LP Athletes stacked up against the best in the world in Stage 2 of the 2022 CrossFit Games Season. Chad and Adam recap the 5 high skilled and demanding workouts completed by the Athletes in 3 days, how each workout took a toll on the athletes, and how the LP Athletes stayed fuelled and ready to bring their A-Game to each workout over the course of the weekend. Finally, Chad and Adam talk about the online and in-person competitions that they are excited to compete with the LP Members throughout the next year. If you are excited to get involved with Team, Partner or Individual CrossFit Competitions then you have to tune in for this episode for the inside scoop. Follow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.

Today Chad's in the hot seat, as Coach ADJ dives deep into Chad's journey to Living the Fit Life!As we get older, we stop trying new things, we stop taking on new challenges and we get comfortable with the same old over and over again! Fitness is no different. In order to be consistent and stay motivated we need to keep it exciting. We need to push ourselves, we need to set new goals and we need to take a beginners mindset so we can continue to learn and grow. When Chad Mueller joined the LP Family in August 2014, let's just say he was in for a new Challenge. Or a whole bunch of new Challenges. Over the past 8 years lets just say he has tried A LOT of new things! Olympic Lifting, CrossFit, Unilateral Training, Hypertrophy and the list goes on. In this Episode, we talk about his journey, his challenges, his obstacles, his setbacks and most importantly everything he has accomplished and learned along the way:You’re not too old to have GoalsAlways have a Beginner MindsetBuilding your Tribe/CommunityNutrition is about KnowledgeRecovery takes timeThe Fit Life includes everyone in your FamilyTune in to gain awesome knowledge that Chad has learned about gaining weight, losing weight, building muscle, recovering from injuries and building fitness and a healthy lifestyle into his family's routine!Follow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepodVisit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.