Lifting Your Cross

Answered in this Q&A: -If you had 30 minutes to work your legs, what would you do? Goal is strength for basketball. -Coming up with a weekly routine can be daunting. I want to do weight training. Where do I start in creating a consistent, if basic, routine? -What is the best way to burn a lot of body fat. To lose like 50 pounds. -A couple of very rookie questions. The first somewhat mirrors Shanon’s above - I’ve got no equipment, I’m wanting to get started on some strength training, what kind of basic routine should I be looking at? The second one - Christmas is coming up, what could I ask for Christmas to get me started? -Protein powder recommendations?

Live Fitness Q&A Ask me anything!  Answered here:  -When to fit in cardio when on a strength training program  -What is the best type of cardio?  -Training for a Spartan Race  -Developing and building chest muscles

Fitness Q&A-Answering Supplement Questions

Fitness Q&A: Fitting workouts into a tight schedule, Team Fit For Life

Here I answered questions about rest times, the difference between rep ranges, unconventional workout schedules, ketosis and kidney issues, how to deal with fluctuations in motivation, and what I think about the new Star Wars trailer.

Answered here: -How does weight gain play a role in strength, and how much weight should you gain in a strength block? -How and when do you implement diet breaks? Can being in a consistent caloric deficit, combined with weight training for an extended period of time, burn you out? -Can you gain weight on Keto? -I walk 1 mile, each way, from my car to my work space? Do I need to still incorporate cardio into my strength training, specifically for weight loss?

On this episode, David and I discussed training for the 50+ person pursuing fitness goals and how to really start.

-What is your opinion on classes like BodyPump? Low weight, high rep, isolating muscle groups for each set, high cardio? -In running shoes, how do you tell the difference between "breaking the shoe in" and "its just a bad fit". I have some that I have put about 15 miles in and I am just not sure that they are wide enough. -What’s a good way to build muscle without agitating the shoulder? -I’ve lost 98lbs and I need to know how to help my skin maintain firm. -How do I determine the ideal amount of water to drink in a day? I learned the hard way last week that it is possible to over-hydrate, but I'm not sure how to figure out that sweet spot. -Is there such a thing as eating too many fruits throughout the day? -Is there a miracle button? Just kidding. People just have to remember it doesn't happen overnight, if you want it work for it… -What do you think of Tom Brady’s workout and nutrition plans?

On this episode, I interviewed Peyton Jones, church planting ninja, international man of mystery, author of Church Zero and Reaching the Unreached, and podcaster. We discussed being a pastor who maintains some semblance of balance in all aspects of health, why it’s important, and how to get started.

In this episode, I spoke with Jarred Elliott, pastor of Village Creek Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas. We discussed how discipline can look in day to day life, and how finding something you love to do (or, at first, at least don’t hate), largely plays into that.

On this episode, I speak with Alan Briggs, creator of Stay Forth Designs, church planter, and author. Alan and I discussed the role of fitness and physical health in preventing burnout and exhaustion in life and ministry.

In this episode, Troy (Pastor in Orem, Utah and Martial Artist) and I discussed flexibility and it’s importance, and gave some practical tips on how to work it into your routine.

On this episode, I interview Jamie Limato, East Coast Coaching Coordinator with NAMB. We just deep dive into his story and pull things out of it that can apply to your story as well!

In this episode, I interview Kevin Sanders. Kevin is Sr. Pastor of Apollo Heights Baptist in El Paso, TX, and is the author of some excellent content at Musclereview.net. We go in depth here on supplements, their usefulness, how to choose good ones, and more.

In this episode, Carter and I discuss the different ways accountability can look when it comes to fitness, and give some practical steps to take.

On this episode, I interview Brad Brisco, Director of Bi-vocational Church Planting for NAMB, about the unique challenges of pursuing fitness while juggling multiple roles.

In this episode, Peter and I discuss the Enneagram and how you can use it as a tool to progress toward your fitness goals!

In this first interview episode, I talk with Walter, pastor of Greater Faith Mission in Dover, NY, about eating for the goal of losing weight. Forgive the audio of this one at times, I’m new to the podcast game. It’ll be better next time!

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