Fitness Candor Podcast

Sports Performance Coach Darien Pyka joins FCP to explain how building trust and confidence comes full circle. Also, how she stresses to the adult segment she works with that movement is medicine. Finally, no matter if working with the general public or athletes she always focuses on a "people first" approach.  Instagram Youtube Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

Original air date: 5/2017 North Carolina State strength & conditioning assistant coach Jordan Conner shares her journey becoming a strength coaching for a major university. We also discuss how a coach's attitude needs to remain the same throughout the day and how she motivates her athletes.  Instagram Twitter Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!    

Titanium Performance owner Tyler McCarthy returns to describe what a full body workout should look like. He and I discuss how our full body workout sytles differ but keep the same principles of true strength training.  I love this one!   MyTitaniumPerformance Instagram New episodes each Tuesday and Thursday! Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

Cyberpump.com creator Bill Piche joins FCP once more to kick off an intro episode of a leg training series we thought a lot of people can benefit from (myself included).  This is more of a teaser episode than anything but will give some good insight to what you can do to improve your training.  More to come on this topic!  Cyberpump Intsagram Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

Former figure competitor Missie McKain-Ball shares her incredible story of how she overcame anorexia and a broken relationship to find passion and a drive to share it with others. Nothing but the honest truth here!  Instagram Email Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!  

Svelte Training owner Meredith Shirk shares her journey as an athlete, to med student and ultimately a fitness professional.  She tells us how to change our mindset, setting up for success, and why people tend to self sabotage achieving goals. Visit www.sveltetraining.com contact their coaching team, mention the code "CANDOR" and receive 10% off the 30 day Jump Starter Program!  sveltetraining.com Instagram Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

RD Kristen DeAngelis makes her third appearance on FCP to discuss the importance of blood sugar regulation, foods role in hormone control, and why carb cravings are real!  KristenDeangeliswellness.com IG @KristDeangelis  Twitter @KristDeangelis Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

Coach Jay Spearman shares where his philosophy "passion pushes purpose" comes from, the two parts to sports, why it's important to do something you've never done. #PassionPushesPurpose  Twitter Instagram   Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

STG Strength & Power owner/operator Michael Petrella shares his start in training sensibly and the importance of training the neck and grip. Also, he chats about his obsession...eeer, passion.  Facebook Twitter Instagram http://stgstrengthandpower.com Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

Wilkes University's Keith Klahold tells listeners why it's important to understand why something works in a program as well as why something didn't work. He thinks merging athletic training with S&C is crucial for success and how smaller universities need to be resourceful as possible.  Email Twitter Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

Houston Astros Latin American Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Rachel Balkovec shares her journey to becoming the first MLB strength & conditioning coach.  Also, we discuss how it's important not to seek success but take advantage of opportunities until success finds you.  Instagram http://www.rachelbalkovec.com Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

ProSport Physical Therapy coach Matt Camargo gives his insight into the importance of finding a person's "why", programming around it and making a real connection. Also, how to make every rep count.  Instagram https://www.prosportpt.com/matt-camargo Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

Original air date: 3/2017 Northwestern College kinesiology instructor & assistant strength and conditioning coordinator Korey Van Wyk shares the importance of educating the future coaches and trainers is necessary. Also, why working with a blank slate is sometimes preferred and both of us (mostly me) rant about potential fitness industry policy changes.  Facebook Korey Van Wyk Instagram Korey.VanWyk Twitter KoreyVanWyk Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

Dietician Kristen DeAngelis joins FCP again to help you build habits using "bumpers" throughout the day, constructing a solid social support system and using both for a safety net. You don't want to miss this!  Check out her first episode here!  KristenDeangeliswellness.com IG @KristDeangelis  Twitter @KristDeangelis  Mentioned:  Gretchen Rubin http://gretchenrubin.com/habits/habits-downloads/ Dr. Brian Wansink New episodes each Tuesday and Thursday! Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

  Personal trainer, running coach and virtual badass Kourtney Thomas shares practical programming for runners and dives into what training comfortably hard means. Also, she gives us a rundown of what #BigArmsBigLife really means!  http://kourtneythomas.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast, click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people! 

  University of Indianapolis strength and conditioning coach Steve Barrick turns blue in the face and talks about analysing to the best of your ability. Also, why spending "time under the bar" as a coach is more important than regurgitating knowledge. barricks@uindy.edu Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

The one and only Tony Gentilcore shares why most people need simple, consistent training rather than novelty/"new" training to make progress. Also, Tony defends the deadlift and squat and explains why not being strong is more dangerous than either of those exercises. Finally, and you might not like this one, he drops a bomb that the kiddo's won't want to hear... http://tonygentilcore.com Twitter Instagram Facebook   Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast, click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

  Duquesne University assistant strength coach Chris Tarullo discusses how to build an environment that will make better coaches/athletes and shares his insight into what builds mental toughness. Also, he shares how Duquesne University S&C is making earthquakes and bringing energy!  Twitter Email Duquense Univeristy Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast, click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people! 

Throwback Thursday!  Original air date: 2/2017 Chasen Cameron joins us to discuss why he stresses the importance of being uncomfortable to his athletes. He also breaks down the equation "effort+consistency=success" and shares his thoughts on why uncontrollable force is unusable force.  Instagram Email Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast, click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people! 

  Dr. Haley joins me to discuss how he assesses athletes to prevent injury and gives his thoughts on how the fitness and sports med industries can come together to help athletes and the general public thrive. Also, I had to pull us back in after a rant on healthcare.   Twitter http://www.haleyhealth.com/sports-care/ Impatient Nation Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast, click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!