Fit, Healthy And Happy Podcast

812: Motivation Monday - Truth About Fruit, Stop Destroying Progress At Social Summer Events & How To Know If You're Pushing Yourself Enough

➢ Apply for coaching on our website- www.colossusfitness.com Welcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to manage BBQ’s in the summer, if fruit makes you fat and how to know if you’re pushing yourself in the gym. **Josh quote: “**Inventory of your actions and I guarantee it will equal what you’re getting.” **Kyle quote: “**Growth isn't about adding more. It's about letting go of what no longer serves the person you're becoming.” What has us excited or intrigued: Client shoutout: All the challenge winners Weekly questions: Question 1- I am going to a BBQ and I always end up overeating and find it’s impossible to hit my nutritional goals. What tips do you have to navigate this and stay on track this summer? Question 2- I love fruit but everyone says the sugars will make me fat and that it’s bad for me. How much is too much and is it bad to eat fruit when trying to lose weight? Question 3- How can I know if I’m pushing myself enough in the gym? Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening. Email me/ submit a mailbox Monday question contact@colossusfitness.com [contact@colossusfitness.com] ➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit ➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/ [https://colossusfitness.com/]

811: 7 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Workouts (TRY THESE)

➢ Check out our website- www.colossusfitness.com [http://www.colossusfitness.com] In this episode we go over 7 simple strategies to actually get the most out of your workouts. Why is it that some people go to the same gym for years and don’t see progress? Everything explained here could be why. (0:00) - Intro 1- Focus on mostly strength training * Have the right balance between cardio/classes/etc 2- Train with intent Going through the motions won’t cut it. * Josh’s straight arm pulldown example 3- If you’re going to use your phone, set timers 4- Go in with a specific plan & have a coach 5- understand how to navigate when it’s busy. *ask someone how many sets *understand the right changes to make *cable chest fly vs. db chest fly 6- Workout with someone that challenges and pushes you if possible 7- Realize the results leave far past the gym. Nutrition, sleep, etc. *a workout is only 4% of your day Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening. ➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit ➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/ [https://colossusfitness.com/]

810: Motivation Monday - Don't Be An Idiot In The Gym, Be Proud Of Progress & Crush Fitness With A Newborn

➢DM “FIT parent” to apply on IG @‌ColossusFit ➢ Check out our Youtube channel (fit parent video uploaded later today) - https://www.youtube.com/@ColossusFitness/videos Welcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to avoid biggest fitness pet peeves, be proud of prohress and manage fitness with a new born. Josh quote: "Comfort is the silent assassin of destiny." Kyle quote: “You don’t need more motivation. You don’t need another quote, another motivational video. You need action. Ruthless, consistent, daily action.” What has us excited or intrigued: Client shoutout: Megan Weekly questions: 1. Ive been making some great progress, just over 1lb lost per week but I can’t help but feel unhappy with where im at. How to get past that? 2. Ive been going to the gym 2 years and noticed the gym etiquitte is only getting worse and worse. I try not to get bothered by much but noticed it getting to me. I’m curious, do you have any major pet peeves? 3. How did you balance being the father of a newborn and keeping up with your fitness? Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening. Email me/ submit a mailbox Monday question contact@colossusfitness.com [contact@colossusfitness.com] ➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit ➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/ [https://colossusfitness.com/]

809: Fixing Skinny Fat Is A LOT Easier Than You Think

➢ DM "Skinny Fat" to IG @ColossusFit to apply for coaching ➢ Check out our website www.colossusfitness.com Are you “skinny fat” and not sure whether you should bulk, cut, or start over completely? In this episode, we break down exactly how we help our clients fix the skinny fat look step-by-step without extreme diets, endless cardio, or wasting months spinning their wheels. We cover: • What “skinny fat” actually means • Why being skinny fat is honestly a great starting point • How to choose the right game plan based on your body fat levels and where you store fat • The biggest mistakes keeping people stuck • A rant you probably need to hear if you’ve been avoiding the basics If you’ve been frustrated with your physique despite working out, this episode will help you finally build a clear plan to lean out, build muscle, and transform your body the right way. Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening. ➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit ➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/ [https://colossusfitness.com/]

808: Motivation Monday - Shrink Your Waist, How To Start Running & Sculpt More Muscle

➢ DM “TIGHT TUMMY” to @ Colossusfit to peel off unwanted stomach fat once and for all. ➢ Run tips- https://www.bluedevilsac.com/blog Welcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to shrink your waist, start running and sculpt more muscle. Josh quote: "The first draft is just you telling yourself the story." - Terry Pratchett Kyle quote: "Happiness is wanting what you have." What has us excited or intrigued: -Try to think yourself -Flynn effect IQ rose across generations in developing countries -Social media, Tiktok brain and over using AI tools through cognitive outsourcing -Use AI properly -Bad use: “Write this for me. Think for me. Give me the answer.” -Good use: “Challenge my thinking. Quiz me. Find flaws. Explain this concept. Make me defend my answer.” Client shoutout: Megan V Weekly questions: 1. How can I shrink my waist? Is it even possible outside of just losing fat? Also how do I lose more stomach fat LOL? 2. Question for Kyle because I know he has run a marathon before. How do I get into running? I ran a bit as a kid but I don’t really understand how to start as silly as that sounds. Like do I just run until I can’t? Can i walk or do I need to start with a certain interval? 3. How can I sculpt more muscle to my body? I feel like I have some muscle but just look so average when some people at the gym look so good. There muscles are so much bigger and rounder, is it genetics or am I doing something wrong? Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening. Email me/ submit a mailbox Monday question contact@colossusfitness.com [contact@colossusfitness.com] ➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit ➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/ [https://colossusfitness.com/]