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Marc Lebert is the creator of the several pieces of fitness equipment, including his best-selling Lebert EQualizers (the dip/row parallel bars that you see me using all the time). He talks candidly about the pride-swallowing journey involved in creating and marketing fitness products. And he shares some key insights into what this overly crowded space will look like in the years to come.  The topics covered include:  - How Canadians are different than Americans  - The difference between ideas and execution  - How ridiculously difficult it is create fitness equipment  - And much more!  Please follow Marc on Instagram at @Marc_Lebert and check out his website at: Lebert Equalizers  And you can get $40 off his Lebert EQualizer dip/row parallel bars with the coupon code: TheDailyBJ  FYI- I use the black XL pair of bars since I'm taller at 6'2". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Sean Garner is a top trainer based in Miami's iconic South Beach. But he's a small town dude with roots in Oklahoma. Sean's journey from point A to point B is a fascinating one. I had the pleasure of meeting Sean in the second season of the Men's Health Next Top Trainer reality show (that nobody saw). It's been a real pleasure watching him grow and seeing his star rise over the last several years.  The topics covered include:  - Sean's early success as a trainer out the gate  - His failed gym owner experience  - Making the move to South Beach for a fresh start  - How to stay fit as a busy dad - And much more!  Please follow Sean on Instagram at @SeanGarner and check out his website at: http://garnerfit.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

I had the great honor & pleasure of hosting THE Dr. Chad Waterbury (@drchadwaterbury) in the #GardenOfGainz for a killer episode of THE WEEKLY BJ podcast recently. I get asked all the time who to read or who to follow. Chad is that dude! I’ve been reading and following his work since 2003 and he’s truly one of the greats in this field.  The topics covered include:  - How to get HUGE IN A HURRY  - The secret sauce behind High-Frequency Training (HFT) - The best way to get better at pullups and make your calves grow  - The real benefits of cardio  - And much more!  Please follow Chad on Instagram at @DrChadWaterbury and check out his website at: http://chadwaterbury.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Jorge Bonnet was an Olympian in Judo and the Bobsled for his native country of Puerto Rico. He's also the founder of Purmotion, creators of some of the finest, innovative fitness equipment I've ever seen or used. His motto is: "Fitness is not a sport; it prepares you for sport. And Fitness shouldn't hurt you; it should help you." Jorge is honestly a strength and conditioning genius. He recently visited me at my #GardenOfGainz in Malibu, CA and I learned so much from his a short 48 hours. Plus he's a quality dude and as my wife will tell you, I've always been partial to Puerto Ricans.  The topics covered include: - How Jorge dealt with being bullied growing up  - The 4 key movements that built all the great empires  - How he created the ultimate bodyweight training tool, the AirFit  - His many innovations with landmine training (one-sided barbell exercises)  - Breaking up with his former business partner  - And much more!  Get 10% off of all Purm

Ashley Borden has thrived for nearly 3 decades in an industry that most people typically last 3 years or less in. And she's sassy and tells it like it is, which I absolutely dig about her! This was without a doubt one of the most fun and memorable episodes we've done to date. Ash is the real deal and so funny!  The topics covered include:  - Client horror stories  - How to set clear expectations with training clients  - How to cut through the bull in LA  - And much more!  Please follow Ashley on IG @AshleyBordenFitness and check out her website at: https://ashleyborden.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Alexia Clark has one of the hottest workout pages on Instagram. She's also one of the most prolific and creative content creators inside and outside of fitness. I was lucky to have Alexia as a background model in my last Men's Health DVD (MetaShred Extreme) and it's been so awesome to see her explode into superstar status in just a few short years. She's an incredibly hard worker!  The topics covered include:  - How to get over a million followers on Instagram  - Her best workout tips for beginners  - Proper gym etiquette  - How to fuse fashion with fitness  - And much more!  Please follow Alexia Clark on IG @Alexia_Clark and check out her website at: https://www.alexia-clark.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Mike Farr (aka Silent Mike) is a Reebok athlete, prolific podcaster, YouTuber, coach, and powerlifter. Mike is one of the most affable, fun-loving, down-to-Earth dudes you'll ever meet. He's also a great dancer.  The topics covered include:  - What makes a good podcast  - How he uses Twitch and video games to connect with his audience  - How to make good content on YouTube  - Mike's top powerlifting tips  - And much more!  Please follow Mike on Instagram @SilentMikke (yes, the extra "k" is intentional) and check his new "Momma's Boy Podcast" wherever podcasts are available. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Sohee Lee is an evidence-based fitness coach and published author. She specializes in practical strength training and nutrition advice for men and women looking to sift through all of the bull out there in the health and fitness space. She's also super cool and down to Earth and I think you'll really dig her spirit and style.  The topics covered include:  - When do calories count?  - How should women train differently than men?  - The slippery slope of trigger foods  - Common gym mistakes  - Counting calories and macros 101  - And much more!  Please follow Sohee on IG @SoheeFit and check out her website SoheeFit.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Don Saladino is the owner of Drive Clubs in NYC. He's also the trainer to Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Blake Lively, & a host of other celebs. Don trains superheroes and specializes in getting people cover ready. But he also helps Average Joes and Janes maximize their potential. The topics covered include: - How to work with (instead of against) other top trainers - Dealing with wacky media appearances - How Planet Fitness rejected one of his clients because they were too heavy! - Don's daily training and business schedule - And much more! Please follow Don on Instagram @DonSaladino and visit his website at: DonSaladino.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Gunnar Peterson is one of the most popular and prolific trainers ever. He's pretty much trained every big name celebrity (including Sylvester Stallone, J-Lo, Angelina Jolie, The Kardashians, etc.) and he's also the strength and conditioning coach for the LA Lakers. And his gym in LA is jam-packed with multiple levels of the best gym equipment you'll ever use. My jaw literally dropped when I saw the entire spread of fitness eats and treats. The topics covered include: - How Gunnar built arguably the most stacked gym in the world - His training & nutrition philosophy  - How the fitness industry has evolved since his start in the late 80's - The most important part of client retention (it's not what you think) - And much more! Please follow Gunnar on Instagram @GunnarFitness and check out this website GunnarPeterson.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Joel Jamieson is one of the world's leading authorities on recovery and conditioning. He's created his own biofeedback recovery system for pro athletes and average Joe's called Bioforce HRV. Plus his latest innovation is a recovery band called Morpheus that gives you a daily recovery store to determine how long and how hard to train each day. The topics covered include: - Why conditioning is more important than strength - How genetics impact your conditioning  - What is heart rate variability (HRV) and why is it important? - Energy Systems Development (ESD) 101 - And much more! You can learn more about Joel, BioForce HRV, & Morpheus at his website: https://www.8weeksout.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Dr. John Rusin is a major contributor to Bodybuilding.com and one of the most prolific content creators in fitness. In terms of his overall approach to training, I consider him a brother from another mother. I think you're really gonna dig our conversation. The topics covered include: - The 6 key movement patterns - Pain-free training tactics - Rehab purgatory for mashed-up meatheads - The 3:1 pull to push ratio and 2:1 horizontal to vertical push ratio to save your shoulders - And much more! Please check out Dr. Rusin on Instagram at @DrJohnRusin and at his website: https://drjohnrusin.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Jordan Syatt is a record-breaking powerlifter and one of the fastest growing fitness influencers on Instagram. He's also the trainer to Gary Vee, the world famous serial entrepreneur and online marketing expert. Jordan's superpower is his ability to simplify the many complex and confusing concepts when it comes to fitness and nutrition. I had an absolute blast getting to know this dude and I think you're really going to enjoy this episode! The topics covered include: - How he got his start as a record-breaking powerlifter - How he built his brand with infographics - The most common fitness & nutrition questions  - Handling haters - How to overcome the "I've got no time" excuse - Coffee & Unicorns - And much more! Please follow Jordan on Instagram at @SyattFitness and check out his website at https://www.syattfitness.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Jen Widerstrom is my long-time fitness buddy and one of the sweetest & strongest women in the fitness game. Jen was Phoenix on American Gladiators and the top trainer on NBC's The Biggest Loser. She is also the author of DIET RIGHT FOR YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE. The topics covered include: - Playing Phoenix on American Gladiators - Being a trainer on The Biggest Loser - Her weird talk show experience in Denver - Eating and exercising for your personality type - And much more! Please follow Jen on IG (@JenWiderstrom) and check out her website: http://www.teamjennifer.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Bill Hartman is a world renowned physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach. He recently turned 50 and took it upon himself to recommit to his health and fitness in the face of 2 complete hip replacements and bad dietary habits. He got shredded and has since maintained sub 10% body fat levels. What he learned along the way is enlightening. The topics covered include: - How to work around injuries - His ALL GAIN, NO PAIN principles - Why traditional stretching sucks - The key to recovery as you get older - And much more! Learn more about Bill at his website: http://www.billhartman.net And be sure to check out his new book on Amazon: http://a.co/f91JxKg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

This episode will serve you up a big dose of perspective with an extra helping of gratitude. Andrew Jones (AJ) is a 26-year old bodybuilder and fitness model with one helluva story to tell. After a viral infection in college pushed him to heart failure, Andrew was forced to carry an artificial heart in a backpack just to keep him alive long enough to receive a heart transplant. He's now thriving with a new heart and spreading the love and fitspiration through his work as a motivational speaker and founder of Hearts At Large. The topics covered include: - How to not give up when facing insurmountable obstacles - The mindset you need to adopt when starting over - How organ donation transcends race, religion, politics, etc. - AJ's best back training tips (his back is jacked!) - And much more! Please follow AJ on Instagram @FitnessWithAJ and please consider supporting his organization HeartsAtLarge.org! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Hannah Eden is a fitness "supastar" who is straight blowing up! She's got a new workout DVD with Women's Health, a popular program on Bodybuilding.com, and she's on the cover of Oxygen magazine. You also might recognize her as a member of the background talent for my MetaShred Extreme program.  The topics covered include: - Transitioning from a bartender to a fitness pro - Gaining 40+ pounds of muscle in a short period of time - Building a thriving fitness bootcamp with her husband Paulo in Fort Lauderdale - Turning a tragedy into an opportunity to make the world a better place - And much more! Please follow Hannah on Instagram @hannaheden_fitness and visit her website: https://www.hannahedenfitness.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

In this episode I interview Jason Sealock, a bass and fishing tackle expert & angler and the digital content creator for Wired2fish, creators of the best original content in fishing. He's also a busy Dad and a valued member of the TheDailyBJ.com.  Jason has recently undergone a fitness transformation but he's struggled with his weight most of his life. I think you'll learn a ton from Jason as he shares many of the ups and downs he's experienced along the way. As much as I love chatting with other fitness experts, sometimes the most insightful stuff comes from listening to the experiences of regular people in the real world just trying to navigate the confusing world of exercise and nutrition. Please follow Jason on Instagram (@jasonsealock) and check out his fishing content at Wired2Fish.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

David Jack (DJ) is one of the top fitness experts in the world and a long-time global fitness ambassador for the Reebok brand. He's also the guy that first hooked me up with Men's Health back in the day. You probably wouldn't even know who I was if it wasn't for DJ's help. I owe him a whole lot. This was one of my favorite podcast episodes yet. We certainly discussed fitness, but not in the traditional sense. What you'll be listening to is 2 guys at turning points in their professional careers and lives openly discussing the past, present, and future. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did and think you'll find some inspiration in it. It will also give you some perspective on what's really important. You can learn more about DJ at his site: https://www.davidjack.tv And you can follow him on instagram @TheDavidJack --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message

Jen Ator is the fitness director for the Women's Health brand and a life-long fitness enthusiast. She's also the author of a brand-new book called The Women's Health Fitness Fix and our first female guest on the podcast. Sorry, it's been a bit of a sausage fest so far. Haha.  The topics covered include: - Fast 5-minute workouts you can do anytime, anywhere - How to navigate the crazy world of fitness - How to spot fraudulent trainers - The worst story pitches she's gotten over the years - And much more! Please follow Jen on Instagram @Jen_Ator and check out her new book The Women's Health Fitness Fix on Amazon.com and in bookstores everywhere today! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bj-gaddour/message