Strength Of Body And Mind

Strategy means "a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim".Let that sink in.What is YOUR overall aim?In this episode, Gordon talks about how that overall aim is the most important piece to figure out and identify, well before you even start working out and planning out your nutrition. Without the proper goal specified, you will never get there through mindlessly training and eating what you believe to be appropriate."Strategy" means to do things with intent. Truly understanding that strategy will ensure you always train with purpose.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-out information.

You go to the gym several times a week.You try to eat right.Yet, you aren't making any progress and you don't know why.It's frustrating as hell.Inside this episode, Gordon dives into the #1 reason most people aren't making any progress with their fitness. Despite having major success over time in the past, there's a key element as to why that major success has now led you to a point where you are making little or no progress.Some key topics discussed:1) Progressive Overloading2) Atrophy3) The Simple Formula of Fitness4) Importance of a Fitness CoachPass 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.light // @sobamgearcoTwitter: @gordonalightSnapchat: @gordonlightFacebook: @gordon.light.9 // @sobam_gear_co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simply put, the state of your body is directly reflected in the state of your life.Want to know the secret to "having it all" ?It's not winning the lottery. It's not finding the one partner to solve it all for you. It's not getting the dream job.The secret is this:Looking and feeling amazing, mentally and physically.That's it!But how? And what does that even mean? Give the podcast a listen and you'll hear all the details behind what goes into a true transformation, and what life looks like when you come out the other side.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.light // @sobamgearcoTwitter: @gordonalightSnapchat: @gordonlightFacebook: @gordon.light.9 // @sobam_gear_co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The title says it all - are you overthinking your fitness and nutrition?Do you hit a plateau and instead of trying to grind through it, you digest as much information by as many influencers as possible until you realize that you haven't actually done anything to fix the problem?Do you, or anyone you know, spend way too much time trying to learn and understand what the best superfood, diet, supplement, or organic product is?Or better yet, do you hit a workout wall and instead of working out harder/smarter/faster, you over-analyze different methods of working out that claim something ridiculous like "put on 10 lbs of muscle in 2 weeks using this workout"?Way too many people (myself included, in the past) spend way too much time getting stuck in 'paralysis by analysis' when it comes to fitness and nutrition. When something isn't working, or isn't working fast enough, we often are quick to make adjustments and changes over and over and over until we realize that we've gotten nowhere.Everyone hits ruts.Everyone ge

Do you pay much attention to your post workout nutrition?Do you find yourself just eating whatever's available after your workout, or nothing at all?Lastly, have you ever wondered if it's even important to eat specific types of nutrients after your workout or if all of that is a myth?Let me answer that last one real quick: YES, post workout nutrition is critically important!This episode dives deep into each of these topics! We spend time getting into what happens in the body during your training, and what happens in your body AFTER training. This will provide the insight you'll need to understand what is so important about post-workout nutrition.The main two takeaways you will get out of this episode are:1) What specifically to take post-workout in order to replenish glycogen stores AND stimulate protein synthesis as fast as possible2) What happens if/when you DON'T replenish those nutrients within your post-workout anabolic window, and why it's a bad idea to skip out on proper nutrition during this timeSome

Fitness is an obligation, not an option.Prioritizing health and fitness is THE ultimate self-less move. How? Because the more selfish you are about prioritizing health, fitness, strength and vitality, you are creating a vibe that other people are going to pick up on. Not today, not in a month, but over time you will be creating an impact that cannot be undone. You are becoming a role model, an influence, and someone that others will aspire to be like. You will be the person that your kids will look up to EVEN MORE, because you are prioritizing something that is an extreme long-term play. They will recognize that over the length of their life you've always been a consistent, hard working person that prioritizes your health. As a result, they will prioritize their health. Listen to the episode and get ready to get some extreme value!As always, share with a like-minded friend and if you DID get value out of this episode please rate, subscribe and leave me a review on iTunes!Connect with Gordon:Instagram: @gordon

You've heard about intermittent fasting before, especially if you've listened to this podcast in the past.But have you ever wondered how you actually start intermittent fasting?Is it something you can just go all in on, all at once?To that I always tell people NO. It's something that is much easier to incorporate if done gradually over time.So how do you "gradually" incorporate intermittent fasting?I've broken it down into 3 steps, all of which are very simple, and in this podcast we go DEEP into each one. But the high level over view of these 3 steps are:Skip breakfast and consume nothing but water, black coffee, or other near-zero calorie beverages for the first 4-6 hours of the day. One caveat to this is, of course, if you train in the morning you still HAVE to have that post-workout carb and protein. Aside from that, try to keep it zero calorie all the way to that first meal.Resist snacking in between meals. You don't need to snack between that first and second meal, but if you feel like you really can't

How do you deal with toxic people in your life surrounding your fitness ambitions?What even ARE toxic people?A toxic person is someone in your life (friend, coworker, family member, etc) that realizes that you are making moves towards a fitness goal, and instead of being supportive and getting behind you, they pour all of their negative energy on you to try and hold you back.Ever notice sometimes how people do this? They give you a bunch of shit for trying to do good, healthy, positive things for your body?They don't necessarily mean to do it. This comes from a place of insecurity and lack of self-worth.What you're experiencing is them pouring out their emotional dissatisfaction with themselves and their life choices. But, regardless of the reason, it's still a problem because it can affect you and your ambitions.So how do you deal with it?In this episode, I talk about the importance of creating the right circle of people in order to have the most positive influences and impact on your life on a daily basis.

What does transformation mean to you?Do you need to lose a certain amount of weight in order to be considered someone who has gone through a transformation?If so, what is that number, 50 lbs? 75 lbs? 100 lbs? More?In this episode, I've brought on one of my favorite people in the health and fitness industry, Dan Holguin.Dan is a fitness and mindset coach and founder of the High Performance Health Academy, an online school dedicated to helping high performers master their bodies so they can create their biggest impact on this world.Over 4 years, Dan has coached people to losing over a ton of weight. Literally, over 2000 pounds in 4 years! This has contributed to Dan being voted Montana's Fitness Coach of the Year 4 years in a row.He also speaks and has been featured on NBC, MTV and The Discovery Channel, including being a competitor in the American Ninja Warrior.He is truly an inspiring and motivating individual, and it shows in this episode. Dan drops TONS of very powerful information, both practical and highe

Fitness plateaus SUCK. We all experience them, and they're ALWAYS discouraging.Whether your objective is to lose weight, put on muscle, increase your PR, get a faster mile, etc., you will eventually hit a plateau.What is a plateau exactly? It's a period of time when you seem to stay completely stagnant. No progression, no regression, just a completely steady state.This might sound fine on paper, but when you've been making progress every week and then all of the sudden you're stuck, it can feel like the end of the world.There are 3 things that I remind myself of when this happens, and it ALWAYS provides me with the capability of pushing through that plateau. These are:Reminding myself of the 4 truths of developing the right fitness mindset (check out episode 32 for more details on this)Compare myself to no one EXCEPT myself from yesterdayAs long as my intent is correct, I can be assured that I am making progressThat's it. Simple. Not necessarily easy.Follow these 3 things for a short period of time and I have

Chances are you're already aware that our bodies are mostly all water.Just in case you DIDN'T know - your body is somewhere around 60% water. This is slightly lower for women, around 55% due to extra fat storage.But what does this mean? If we cut open our bodies does water come rushing out? Of course not. This whole thing about our bodies being 60% water is at the cellular level. Water is in our cells and helps do ALL kinds of things for us (which are all positive benefits).In this episode, I go over 5 very important points about hydration. My main objective is to get you to understand the biggest benefits of drinking more water, how much you SHOULD be drinking and why.The 5 points discussed are:How often are we actually dehydrated? What does that mean? How does thirst play a role?How the intake of water, and keeping that 60% number maintained really helps us achieve efficiency. What does this mean?How the body's RMR (resting metabolic rate) is affected by maintaining hydrationHow gym/workout/athletic perform

Many people who are successful in fitness have different ways to get motivated or inspired, but one thing is true: they are able to build inspiration from within. They are able to find a source to help start the fire and get the engine going, but once it's going, it's self-sustaining for a long time.Getting that fire started isn't easy. Just like a real fire, it takes oxygen, a spark, a dry enough environment, and then it needs to be fed once it's burning.For us, especially with something as never-ending and (at times) difficult, like fitness, inspiration can be very challenging to build. Even when we get started, we can lose inspiration and motivating techniques can lose their potential to continue to deliver results.How do we fight this? The 4 truths.What are these 4 truths?I developed these over time, as a natural byproduct of studying myself and the things that de-railed me over time through my fitness journey. I've found that if you do and follow all of these principles every single day, you will win. Th

This episode is going to be a complete education in intermittent fasting for those who have never heard of OR are new to intermittent fasting.Within the episode, I dive into 3 main areas:1) What IS intermittent fasting?2) The 3 most common ways people execute intermittent fasting (there is more than 1 correct way!)3) The difference between eating for growth/development/goals vs. eating for pleasure/survivalYou might be wondering what #3 has to do with anything!Well, when you begin intermittent fasting, your "eating window" is smaller throughout the day than before. Due to this, what you consume has to be planned/strategized and given some thought before hand. If you eat purely based on survival and for pleasure (taste), you will likely be WAY off on your macros on a consistent basis, which will make intermittent fasting very difficult, and almost impossible.What's the main takeaway here? Eat with purpose! Just like we train with purpose, we also eat with purpose.And by the way, you can eat purposefully to hit

How confident are you?Do you struggle at all having conversations or social engagement with other people?Do you struggle with taking on new things and owning them, such as getting your fitness under control and/or taking it to the next level?Inside this episode, I talk about this and other issues relating to confidence and self-belief, and also one quick way to start dealing with it. There is a tactic that I have used many times to build my confidence and help others build their confidence. The best part is, it costs nothing! Also, it can be done today in less than 1 minute, and IT WORKS!We are social creatures at heart, whether you're an introvert or extrovert. Human beings thrive on community and socializing, even if it's just a little bit. Becoming adept in your ability to do this will be hugely beneficial towards your goals in fitness AND all other aspects of your life.Have a listen to this episode, and don't forget to share with a like-minded friend.Also, if you have gotten value out of this podcast PLEA

Ever wonder WHY protein is supposedly SO important for our bodies?We hear it all the time, especially from people in the bodybuilding industry. "Eat this much protein per pound of bodyweight every day or ELSE!".Some of these people are right, some are not, but one thing is for sure...protein is a confusing topic and most people just need a little information to better understand the subject.In this episode, I break down what happens in your body when you eat protein, from a muscle building perspective. I make every effort to present this information in a way that is both scientific and educational WITHOUT sounding too much like a biology lecture. The focus is purely on consumption of dietary protein in order to stimulate protein synthesis and essential amino acid availability at a cellular level.The main thing to always remember when it comes to protein and muscles is:Amino Acids are the building blocks of Proteins, and Proteins are the building blocks of muscle mass.If you can remember that, you're in good s

Do you know the main reason people can never make that jump from being unhealthy to healthy? From being unfit to fit? From being obese to not obese? From having no muscle to having muscle?It's not because they don't have work ethic.It's not because they don't have the ability to be dedicated.It's not because they are unable to make sacrifices to get there.The reason is because they are unable to firmly understand this one principle: uncommon and non-typical results require uncommon and non-typical actions. If you want uncommon results such as: a fitness model physique, a six pack, a defined body, defined and toned muscles, next level athleticism, etc. then you have to become a practitioner of uncommon lifestyle habits. Let's face it, having any of those goals is NOT common or typical, it is earned through the process of committing to a lifestyle of uncommon actions and habits. Stop doing what your friends, family and coworkers are doing, or you will end up with the same results that they are getting. If you a

Do you want to grow muscle? Of course you do, we all do. Growing muscle (even a little bit) means we are burning fat and building our bodies into stronger, healthier and more capable entities. That is something that would benefit literally everyone!How do you build more muscle? What are the main things people do wrong when building muscle? We dive into these topics in this episode, including my 3 KEY tips for maximizing muscle growth. These aren't "high in the sky" tips, either. These are 3 real, actionable, and practical tips that WILL drive muscle growth and development.What will you need to get started with implementing these? Nothing. No added cost. No expensive program. No fancy equipment. Just a shift in focus and the actions taken daily. This is a good one, tons of value inside, so strap in and listen up!And don't forget to share with a like-minded friend, and of course rate and review on iTunes! That helps us reach and educate more people!Connect with Gordon:Twitter: @gordonalightInstagram: @gordon.li

Do you deserve to be fit?I've thought a lot about people 'deserving' things lately. The truth is, I don't think anyone actually deserves anything for no reason - things need to be earned. One of the problems with fitness is that a lot of people look at it with a negative light, mainly out of insecurity. I've heard people tell me it's not fair, they deserve to be fit, or that they think it's "stupid and a waste of time", while simultaneously admitting feeling down about how they look and feel, physically and mentally.Being fit isn't easy, which is why so few people actually get there. Staying fit is even harder. And, we are always fighting the clock because as we age, it gets harder. If more people respected the difficulty and sacrifice that goes into a transformation and becoming fit, they would understand, at a deeper level, how undergoing that can be life-changing on MANY levels, all for the better.If you're out of shape, and all of your actions map to staying that way, then no, you don't deserve to be fit.

What workout style works for you?If you don't know, then you are in the majority!Before picking a workout style, it's important to first pick a goal. In this episode, we dive into picking the right type of goal. We also spend some time talking about making sure you're 100% a believer in that goal, and you are all in.No workout style is ever going to be truly successful if it doesn't get you the results you want, and if you don't know what those results are (because you didn't set a goal), then just blindly working out with no intention is going to lead you no where.Don't get it twisted - exercise is always good. However, people always have a goal in mind, whether they know what it is or not. Exercising without purpose has a very low probability of actually getting desired results, and therefore it's definitely worth while spending the time to really figure out that goal.I truly do believe that MOST people could achieve the body they want and feel amazing about themselves if they followed this simple strategy