Stronger Than Your Excuses

Jordan and Brendan Holmes discuss the importance of establishing a clean diet to fuel you body during workouts and eliminate metabolic adaptations.  A clean diet consists of a balance between healthy carbs, protein, fruits, vegetables, and some healthy fats as well.  There are many misconceptions surrounding what "clean eating" actually means and whether caloric deficits actually provide sustainable fitness results.  Are you looking to continue to improve on your fitness journey, but aren't quite sure what a clean diet entails? Tune in to this week's episode to learn about clean eating and much more!

In this week's episode, Jordan and Brendan breakdown the extremely important benefits proper hydration and quality sleep can bring to your fitness journey.  These benefits will not only make you feel better at work and throughout the day, but they will also boost your fitness results. In addition to these benefits, Jordan and Brendan will provide you with six simple things you can do to begin improving your hydration and quality sleep today.  Plus, what fitness challenge did Brendan embark on that you should consider trying? Tune into this week's episode of Stronger Than Your Excuses to find out!

Adversity has a way of showing up at the worst time and when we least expect it. Sound familiar? Has adversity thrown a wrench in your life, career, fitness journey, or wellness goals? Jordan and Brendan breakdown how you should understand adversity and it all starts with shifting your mindset to see adversity from a different perspective.  On top of that, Jordan and Brendan explain how to overcome adversity and the reasons why every adverse situations should be seen as an opportunity to grow and get better.  Plus, does anyone besides Jordan believe Jordan can run a 400 meter dash in 1 minute or less?  Tune into this week's episode and you might even be blessed with a video on Instagram to see if he can prove Brendan wrong!Go rate our show on Apple Podcast to show us how much you love (or hate) the show! Keep evolving your fitness horizon, put in the work, and keep grinding! No excuses! 

Do you ever feel guilty when fun things come up just because you believe you can’t stray away from your routine even for a day?  Most people focused on living a healthy life have been there, but that doesn’t mean you have to say no to every fun opportunity that arises.  Jordan and Brendan discuss how to establish balance between living a healthy lifestyle while enjoy the great things life has to offer.  Plus, why did Brendan try to sell hot dogs at a Cleveland Indians game to random fans and what big event recently had Jordan and Brendan very disappointed? Tune in to find out!

What is your “why” and is it actually meaningful to you? If your “why” isn’t getting you out of bed in the morning and keeping you up late at night, you should consider evaluating your “why”.  Jordan and Brendan discuss why establishing meaning and passion for your “why” is so critical to success not only in fitness, but also in life.  Plus, how did Brendan enjoy his first ever Indoor Football League game with the Duke City Gladiators and what common 4th of July food does Jordan hate? Tune in to find out!

Ever had life throw you a curveball that got you off-track with your normal workout and meal prep routines? Did that curveball cause you to step out of the batter's box and skip multiple sessions?  If you have, then that is 100% normal because life is going to happen whether we like it or not.  You just have to re-establish your foundation and get back on-track.  But how does one go about doing that? In this episode, Jordan and Brendan talk about various life circumstances that may cause you to abandon your routine. But don't worry, they discuss the "how" behind re-establishing those routines you once had.  Plus, why is Brendan in Albuquerque, New Mexico? Tune in to find out!

Ever worked out and been extremely sore for the next couple days?  Well unfortunately, Jordan and Brendan can't completely eliminate that for you, but they do breakdown various recovery practices that you can leverage to reduce that level or soreness and improve oxygen and blood flow to your muscles.   On top of that, Jordan and Brendan talk about 5 common recovery tools that can help with your recovery process.  Lactic acid, foam rollers, Jordan's hidden talent, and much much more in this week's episode. Tune in to get all the details!

Preparation and planning is king!  Jordan and Brendan discuss their own meal planning and preparation routines and how they developed these routines over time.  Plus, Jordan and Brendan breakdown how you can develop your own routine that fits your lifestyle, workout program, and schedule.  Finally, have you ever wondered how almond milk is made, why did Brendan buy five hotdogs at a football game when he was young, and what was Jordan's early college midnight go-to snack after a night out at the bars?  Tune in to find out! 

Do you find yourself making up excuse after excuse to not begin working out or living a healthy life?  Are you struggling to consistently overcome those excuses and breakthrough? Jordan and Brendan breakdown three of the most common excuses for not working out or living a healthy life. Then they walk you through easy-to-follow tips for how to overcome those excuses.  Also, what celebrity does Jordan think he can beat in a head-to-head matchup of bicep curls? Tune in to find out!

Jordan and Brendan breakdown the pros and cons of working out in a gym or training facility compared to working out at-home.  Is there a strong favorite or multiple reasons why you should choose one versus the other? Also, why did Brendan buy "puffy pants" and what in the hell are "puffy pants" exactly? Tune in to find out!

First episode has officially launched! Jordan and Brendan discuss and analyze their different fitness journeys, recommend 3 easy tips they learned that can help kickstart anyone's fitness journey.