Strength Of Body And Mind

My son is reading a book called The Alchemist. In this book, there's an amazing lesson to be learned about people's ambitions, goals, dreams, and ultimately, their legacy. In the book, they call it the Personal Legend.Do you ever visualize your big picture objectives and goals in life?What do your goals look like? Be specific. What are the details?Now, visualize them again and get VERY specific about what YOU look like in the scenario of having achieved your biggest goals in the world. Are you overweight and out of shape? Probably not. Are you unhealthy, getting a report from your doctor that you have diabetes? Probably not.Are you in shape in this scenario? A nice healthy weight? Are you muscular with a shredded midsection and muscle definition? In this episode, I get into some of these things and how your fitness and health goals are NOT exclusive from your big picture Personal Legend. Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you go

Are you familiar with weightlifting cycles?Things like bulking, cutting, hypertrophy, deloading, maintenance, etc.These can be VERY confusing, especially for the beginner. In fact, the beginner, in a lot of cases shouldn't even be over-complicating their strategy with cycles. Cycles aren't necessarily an expert-only strategy, but they certainly are NOT for the ultra beginner.Inside this episode, these basic cycles are explained as well as some of the things that beginners should take into consideration before starting a cycle. There are plenty of things that can (and should) be done prior to starting cycling.Give this episode a THOROUGH listen: there is some very valuable information in here that has changed the lives of many, and could change yours too.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join the Mind Body Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon

Do you find yourself playing it safe a lot? Do you find yourself NOT challenging your own mind or body to do better for yourself and to reach your true potential?Do you find that you take the easy way out a lot, knowing that it's just more of the same and will only give you more of the same results you've been getting?This is called being comfortable. Comfort is a place that our brains like us to be in. The problem with comfort is that it keeps us stagnant. Yes, we're safe when we are comfortable BUT it is impossible for us to develop and reach our true potential when we are in that state. When have you ever achieved anything truly GREAT by staying in your comfort zone and not challenging yourself? The answer is never. When it comes to fitness, it can be hard to begin challenging yourself daily. It's a grind. It's annoying. It's taxing. However... every day that you make the decision to better yourself, you get one step closer to unlocking your true potential. You also get closer to enjoying the process of ge

Protein protein, pre-workouts, branched chain amino acids, essential amino acids, fish oils, multivitamins, glutamine, carnitine, creatine, nitric oxide, thermogenic fat burners, BLAH BLAH BLAH!So many fitness supplements!How do you know what to take and when?Chances are, you're in a situation where you don't need 90% of the fitness supplements available! Most of them are so specific for unique situations. The majority of people reading this only need 2-3 of them, and to spend more time eating correctly and training correctly.In this episode, I dive into the supplements that I believe everyone needs (not the brand, the TYPE of supplement). I also dive into why we need these things, and what the benefits really are.If you've had any confusion over supplements in the past regarding fitness and training development, this episode is a MUST!Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join the Mind Body Commu

You probably understand the difference between selfishness and selflessness. What you may not fully see, however, is how ONE of these things can directly lead to the other.Take selfishness for example... in fitness, there's a funny thing that happens when you prioritize health and fitness in your own life that leads to pure and utter selflessness. It works like this:The more selfish you are about your fitness and health, the more other people recognize that. As others recognize this, you end up leading and teaching them by example. This starts off very small at first but eventually blows up into a massive level of influence among your family, friends and colleagues. Eventually, the more consistent you are with this, the more these people around you are affected positively. All because you took the time to be selfish about your own goals and ambitions, and sacrificed what you needed to in order to get there.Inside this episode, I go way deeper into detail about this and describe some concepts that provide clar

There are MANY benefits to being fit, healthy and full of life. There are many benefits to experiencing a transformation. All of these benefits are typically physical as well as mental/emotional.But if you dive deeper you'll see some benefits that are adopted as a result of achieving a true fitness lifestyle. This means building fitness habits, routines and consistent actions.Some of these 7 benefits are:You automatically become part of the 8% of the population that achieves their goals. Think that doesnt matter? Nope. Something happens subconsciously to us when we know we are part of a smaller, somewhat exclusive group. You also now have things in common with the other people in that 8%, and will attract those people, which is so incredibly powerful for long term sustainment.Confidence.You become an influential person to people in your life.You attract better quality people into your life.You have a constant feeling of accomplishment.Life gets easier both Physically and Emotionally. You become more tolerant

What is Systemizing?What is the difference between systemizing, a routine, repetition, scheduling, consistency and building habits?They're all similar, but they are NOT all the same. They are all necessary for building long term fitness success BUT it's not worth overwhelming yourself - instead just focus on one at a time. In this case, we're focused on Systemizing. Systemizing is what people use to create repeated activities that provide a KNOWN, consistent result over and over again. Without systems, you will learn that trying to keep up day in and day out by "rolling with it" or living "off the cuff", you will be unsuccessful. You will need systems if you want LONG TERM consistency. This includes systems for meal prepping, training programming, morning routines, evening routines, even time with your family (that's right!). Give this a listen, tons of value inside!Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this ep

How are habits built? Is it something you just force yourself to do for 30 days and it's instantly ingrained in you? Is it something that can be taught in a weekend?Two things about GOOD habits that most people INTUITIVELY know, but it's usually not obvious:1) You can't teach good habits to someone, they have to be built internally2) Good habits have to be built out of actual desire to be betterHabits are not built quickly, or easily. Likewise, habits are not broken quickly or easily. Once they're established, habits run your life when you "check out" or go on autopilot.Here's the deal...if those habits that you've established are GOOD habits that exist to drive you to your goal, then your "check out" or "autopilot" modes just lead to more of the same: SUCCESS IN FITNESS.Lots of gold in this one, listen twice if you need to, and take notes :)Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join the Mind Body

There are many ways to build a set of hourly, daily or weekly habits to try and put yourself into a mode of consistent success and results. Likewise, there are many different habits that can help drive success.So how do you know which habits are WORTH building? Which habits will provide you consistent success?Mostly, which habits are PRACTICAL enough to actually help you achieve something?Inside this episode, I go over 3 POWERFUL fitness success habits that are small in time investment, but HUGE in what they offer for a return. None of them will take you any real significant amount of time, but if practiced daily, you will improve your mind and body in a way that you become an optimized MACHINE for success and results. Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join the Mind Body Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instag

What are core values? What does that even mean?I define core values as the governing principles that define a person on a day-in/day-out basis.When it comes to fitness, there are 5 core values that, if TRULY embraced, will make it impossible for them to fail in fitness. These 5 core values are:ResponsibilityIntensity and EnergyHaving a Giving MentalityTaking ActionCommitmentInside this episode, I dive into each one of these and discuss what they all REALLY mean deep down and how they impact your overall fitness success now, in the near future and in the long-term future.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join the Mind Body Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.lightMind Body Academy Application (my coaching academy): https://gordonlight.typeform.com/to/H2DDZc See acas

One of the hardest things about undergoing a fitness transformation and developing a health-based set of habits is dealing with the negativity that comes with it from other people.One thing that most people have in common is that they have a hard time dealing with negative influences. It can be incredibly difficult to create good healthy routines and habits when people are constantly pouring their negative energy and perspectives on you.In this episode, I talk about the easiest way to develop a mindset for what it is you truly want that will bring fulfillment and excitement to your life, and then creating a way to focus on that goal and NOT allow others to affect it.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join the Mind Body Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2138351223055289/Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.lightMind Body A

Is it shallow to want to look great? Do you think YOU are shallow by wishing, or wanting, or desiring to look amazing?I feel a good comparison to this topic is the thought that it's shallow to want, or desire, or feel the NEED to have wealth and money. Both of these things (the desire to look great and the desire to have wealth) are very controversial, with people in both camps of "YES that is shallow thinking" and "NO that is NOT shallow thinking". Which camp are you in?In this episode, I explore this question and provide my thoughts and perspective on it from both the standpoint of being an online/in-person fitness coach, personal trainer and someone who has once been obese and is no longer in that state.I love you, thank you so much for listening and for your support. Give the episode a listen for more detailed content!Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Join the Mind Body Community here: http

Stress and anxiety cannot break you. You will not be ruined as a result of excessive stress and anxiety.In this episode, I open up about some things that happened to my family and I over the past few years that would have crippled my efforts had it been years earlier when these things happened. Instead, I found a way to push through and it was through mindfulness techniques, journaling, and finding my inner peace that allowed me to press forward.This one is a little personal, I hope you enjoy it. There are many takeaways here if you are dealing with, or ever have dealt with stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or related issues.I love you, thank you so much for listening and for your support.Give the episode a listen for more detailed content!Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Connect with Gordon (and for coaching inquiries):Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.light See acast.com/

What is fat burning optimization? What does it take to burn calories? How do you get your body to burn more calories during the day when you AREN'T working out?You achieve this by increasing your resting metabolic rate (RMR)!How do you do this? Is it cardio? Is it weight lifting? Is it eating a certain way?Here's a teaser - it's not cardio :)Aside from the "HOW", here are some of the "WHY"' reasons to do this:1) Cheat meals become something you can ACTUALLY do while staying fit2) True flexible dieting is now possible3) Mental satiety is fulfilled4) You can have MORE FUN working out and training5) LONG TERM SUCCESS IS ACHIEVEDYes, when you can actually get yourself to a state of fat burning optimization, you will enjoy the process so much more and it will keep you so focused that you will want to achieve more and more and more. It's this feedback loop that allows you be hyper-successful that most people don't understand because they never achieve it. I promise you, if you can get there, you will see that it wa

JOIN the MIND BODY COMMUNITY Facebook Group! It's free, and is an amazing community of like-minded fitness enthusiasts to hang out and discuss fitness and nutrition. I'll be in there almost every day bringing valuable content for all members to expand their mindset and knowledge on fitness.Mind Body Community Facebook GroupThe title says it all here - short term success leads to long term failure. Why? Because fitness doesn't work quickly. True fitness results are not immediate. Short-cutting, bypassing the work, and trying to accelerate the process of changing your body and mindset is not immediate. If you're experiencing rapid results that seem too good to be true, chances are you're using a method that's unconventional and unhealthy (like a crash diet).Listen to the episode, stop the shortcuts, and get to work using a process that is tried and true in order to build long lasting, sustained habits and routines within your fitness and health lifestyle.Give the episode a listen for more detailed content!Pass

This final piece of the Beginner's Guide to Fitness rounds out the 3-part series with an introduction to training concepts. Unfortunately, training can't be taught 100% in a single podcast. With 10+ years of fitness experience and a good portion of those helping train and transform other people, it's pretty apparent at this point that training is a something that needs to be understood at a core level beyond just how to do the movement.There are 5 topics covered in this episode relating to how I encourage a beginner think about fitness for the first time:1) Use a "30 minutes per day AVERAGE" rule of thumb2) Utilize "progressive overload" every 4-6 weeks3) Avoid atrophy at all costs4) Resistance training vs. cardio for fat loss5) Neglecting body parts during trainingGive the episode a listen for more detailed content!Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Connect with Gordon:Instagram: @gordon.lightF

In this episode, we continue our introduction to fitness for beginners by exploring the very basics of fitness-based nutrition. The items covered in this are likely not what you have seen/read/heard in other introductory offerings, but they are VALUABLE and POWERFUL. Gordon goes very in-depth on the following:1) Intuitive Eating/Mindful Eating and WHY it doesn't work for people who are trying to undergo a transformation (even a small one)2) Understanding basic function of calories in the body, and macro nutrients3) The two supplements everyone should be taking for better overall, general health, including fitness lifestylesThis is part 2 of a 3-part series. Make sure you go back and listen to episode 47 if you haven't already!Products mentioned in this podcast:1st Phorm Micro Factor Multivitamin CLICK HERE1st Phorm Phormula-1 Protein Powder CLICK HEREGive the episode a listen for more detailed content!Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iT

So pumped to be bringing this 3 part series to you all!In this 3 part series, Gordon will be diving into the critical things that people who are new to fitness NEED to know and become great at in order to be successful. In each part of the 3-part series, we will be addressing one specific piece of what makes people successful. In this first part, we will be talking ALL about mindset. Included in mindset are these 5 sub-categories:Setting the goalIdentifying the reason for the goalIdentifying the benefits of achieving that goalVisualizing the goalAccepting the goalThere's a TON of value here, especially if you are new to fitness OR you are returning to fitness from a long time off. I promise you, that if you adopt these 5 mindset characteristics, you will have an incredibly difficult time NOT reaching your goals and being able to sustain them.Give the episode a listen for more detailed content!Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if y

People who are successful in fitness all have a few things in common.Yes, they work out a lot (mostly).Yes, they care about their nutrition.Yes, most of them have a fitness coach helping them craft the perfect strategy.But, what most people don't know is that there are some other traits that set people who are successful in fitness APART from those who are unsuccessful. The list, which we dive DEEP into within this episode is:They are consistent in training AND nutritionThey do everything with purpose aka strategicallyThey put like-minded people around them, even remotely (coach, mastermind, etc)They prioritize health and fitness because being selfish is selflessThey are patient and can wait out a bad day, week or month when motivation isn’t 100%Give the episode a listen for more detailed content!Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Connect with Gordon:Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.l

Eating for health or eating for weight loss?Are they always necessarily the same thing?Nope!In this episode, Gordon dives into the difference between understanding macronutrition and micronutrition, their differences, and why they are NOT necessarily both relevant for weight loss. A lot of people think substituting their fast food and pizza with a ton of bananas, pineapple, whole grain bread, cage free eggs, almonds, etc, is going to lead directly to weight loss.While this is a good move for "health" reasons, it's not going to be the thing that gets you weight loss results.You need to understand macros, how the body works, and not go all in on something like Intuitive Eating or Mindful Eating UNTIL you understand the body and how it works with macros.Pass this along to that one friend in your life that NEEDS to hear the words.Rate, review and subscribe in iTunes if you got value out of this episode.Connect with Gordon:Instagram: @gordon.lightFacebook: @gordon.a.light See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-