Spartan Up! - A Spartan Race for the Mind!

“If your workouts aren’t enjoyable, it’s time to make a shift because you are so much more likely to stay with a training plan if you enjoy it, '' says Yancy Culp, co-host of the DEKA Series Podcast. Spartan Up Podcast, DEKA Series hosts’ Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp embark on part two of their five-part series titled “A Life Fueled by Fitness.” During this mini-series, the guys will help you get off the roller coaster of fitness, find your purpose and reframe how you think about training. In this episode you’ll learn: -How do you find the right fitness for you? -What are the most important questions to ask yourself when picking a gym or workout class? -How to overcome the initial nerves that hit anytime we walk into a new training environment? -How to increase your training consistency by choosing exercises that mirror activities that you already enjoy? Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod’s Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancys Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT [https://deka.fit/] SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Amazfit. Head to Us.Amazfit.Com/Pages/Spartan [http://us.amazfit.com/Pages/Spartan] to save $40 on a custom bundle . Offer valid May 18-May 31. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow [http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow] YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT [http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt [https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt] FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast [https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/?hl=en] Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod [https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2021 Spartan

What are the greatest predictors of health, performance & longevity? Relationships. Today Behavioral scientists Jon Levy explains why these connections are so important, and how to have more of them. Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. Levy's new book “You’re Invited,” guides readers through the art and science of creating deep and meaningful connections with anyone, regardless of stature, and shows how we develop influence, gain trust, and build community. LINKS: www.YourInvited.Info www.JonLevyTLB.com This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Amazfit. From May 18-31, Spartan Up listeners can head to us.amazfit.com/pages/spartan to save $40 on a bundle which includes an Amazfit T-Rex Pro and an Amazfit Smart Scale. us.amazfit.com/pages/spartan FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2021 Spartan

“My goals are to run faster on roads and longer on trails,” says Gene Dykes, the only living human to run a sub 3-hour marathon while being 70 years or older. Spartan Up Endurance Series host, Johnny Waite, talks with Gene about how to train, the benefits of using a coach and when to hit the reset button. In this episode you’ll learn… -Three benefits to using a running coach -Don’t sprint! Why Gene and older runners should avoid sprinting -Use a mentor to set stretch goals -Is the old adage ‘you have 15 years of competitive running’ true? Connect with Gene: -Twitter: @TheUltraGeezer [https://twitter.com/theultrageezer?lang=en] -Instagram: @genewdykes [https://www.instagram.com/genewdykes/?hl=en] -Website: UltraGeezer [https://www.ultrageezer.com/] SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Gone Rogue. Use the code ‘spartan25’ to get 25% off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT [http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2021 Spartan

“If you have a body, you are an athlete,” says Jarod Cogswell, co-host of the DEKA Series Podcast. Spartan Up Podcast, DEKA Series hosts’ Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp embark on a five-part series titled “A Life Fueled by Fitness.” During this mini-series, the guys will help you get off the roller coaster of fitness, find your purpose and reframe how you think about fitness. In this episode you’ll learn: -The difference between training and working out, and why it’s important to view fitness as training for life -The first step in your fitness journey: finding your why and how you can find yours -How to establish core values and a vision for your fitness climb -Life is not fun if you’re not fit Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod’s Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancys Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT [https://deka.fit/] SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Gone Rogue. Use the code ‘spartan25’ to get 25% off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow [http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow] YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT [http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt [https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt] FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast [https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/?hl=en] Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod [https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2021 Spartan

What you eat can impact everything from mood, to energy, to disease. Naveen Jain, founder of Viome, and Joe Desena, Spartan Race founder and CEO, talk about the gut microbiome. What it is, how it works, and what foods make it work best. This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by GONEROGUESNACKS.COM - use code SPARTAN25 for a discount FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2021 Spartan