Fit Dad Fitness Podcast

Chris Duffin is one of the strongest pound-for-pound humans in the world. He's the only person to squat and deadlift more than 1,000 pounds for reps, holding the Guinness World Record on the sumo deadlift.   The story of how he became a world record-holding powerlifter and sought-after strength coach is truly remarkable, as Chris grew up homeless in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest before eventually escaping his life of extreme poverty.   In this conversation, Chris recounts his journey and what he's up to these days as a father, an entrepreneur, and an author, among many other things.   Connect with Chris at https://christopherduffin.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherduffindotcom, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mad_scientist_duffin.

You can't go wrong getting strong!   I love that way of thinking from this week's guest, Dr. Al Lin, who has been a practicing physical therapist for more than 17 years.   Al and other PTs like him are challenging the long-held beliefs in the physical therapy community that weight training is to be avoided, and instead, they are helping their patients get strong to provide them lasting relief rather than short-term fixes.   Connect with Al on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thebarbellcure.    Be sure to visit this week's podcast partner, Tonal, at https://www.tonal.com. Try Tonal 30 days risk-free and use the code fitdad at checkout for $100 off the smart accessories.

Nick Royer is a father, an entrepreneur, and fitness world-record holder who believes there are major defining moments that have shifted the trajectory of his life for the better. Like the time he was gifted a fake Rolex watch by a former boss. Or when he broke a world-record in the bench press as a teenage powerlifter. As the owner of a thriving roofing business, Nick holds firm to his belief that fitness and hard work and following consistent positive habits create success in all areas of life, with help from good people along the way. Connect with Nick at https://instagram.com/newviewnick.    

You've got questions? I've got answers! Another Fit Dad Q&A is primed and ready for your ears.   The questions from Instagram and the Fit Dad Forum I answer this week are:   • Is there an age limit on getting fit? • How often do your AirPods fall out during a workout? • I'm going to take a break for two months, how do I maintain the muscle progress? • Any different/unique chest exercises to add to chest day to help grow pecs? • I realize any physical activity is better than nothing. However, in terms of “getting the biggest bang for your buck” would a HIIT workout for 10-15 minutes be better than a brisk walk for 1-3 miles? The goal being to build lean muscle and lose weight. These workouts are in addition to a weekly weight training workout. • So I just did a pretty hard swim workout and have a push lift session. The question is, would you lower the reps or the amount of weight during the strength session?   For all things Fit Dad Fitness, follow me on Instagram (https://instagram.com/fitdadfitness), joi

Why is the conversation about being an involved, present father so needed and necessary these days?   That's the question I set out to answer on this week's episode, as I welcome Jon Vroman, founder of Front Row Dads.   Jon is a husband and father, and when he's not doing that, he's working to help other dads live life in the front row. As you'll hear, through his work with Front Row Dads, he's not only been able to help tons of other fathers show up better for those they love most, but he's been able to apply much of the wisdom and experiences of other dads to his own life as well.   Check out Front Row Dads at https://frontrowdads.com, and follow on Instagram at https://instagram.com/frontrowdads?igshid=14zr6z2dss1py.

Merrill Hutchinson and Kyle Crofford of the Strong Dads Podcast join the show this week to offer a window into the effect the rise in absent fatherhood is having in our childrens' lives.   Hutch and Kyle have unique vantage points, as Hutch is a marriage and family coach and worked in schools for many years, and Kyle is a first responder.   We discuss the effect a healthy, strong, involved father can have on his home and his family, and what happens when a father is not present emotionally and/or physically.   Check out the Strong Dads Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/327062.   Get 10% off your subscription to BrainFM by using the code fitdad10 at https://brain.fm.

Mike Matthews is the founder of Legion Athletics (https://legionathletics.com), a best-selling author, a husband and father, and a wealth of science-based knowledge when it comes to fitness and nutrition.   In this week's conversation, Mike and I cover a lot of topics, but at the core, we discuss a lot of the confusing aspects of health and fitness, and how Mike's approach to constant research and discovery has guided not only his training, but has helped many others as well achieve their goals.   Connect with Mike at https://www.instagram.com/muscleforlifefitness.   Check out Feedspot’s Top 40 Dad Fitness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021: https://blog.feedspot.com/dad_fitness_podcasts

Patrick Davy joins the show this week to recount how the podcast he produces with his 12-year-old daughter, called the Beast Mode Kids podcast, came to be.   Not only does Pat have the opportunity to dive into tough and interesting conversations with his daughter, Alora, in a very public way, he's also been able to use the experience of producing the show to better bond with her, as Pat is not Alora's biological father.   We discuss all this and more in this wide-ranging conversation.   Check out the Beast Mode Kids podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beast-mode-kids/id1479488532.

Brad Kearns is the host of the Get Over Yourself podcast, a professional Speedgolfer, and a ranked USA Masters track & field high jumper, in addition to being a father and a former champion triathlete.   Brad's passion lies in promoting ways for men to maintain a competitive intensity even as they age, but doing it in a way that sets them up for a life of movement and performance.   To watch Brad's successful world-record Speedgolf attempt, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sys0r6Jvn8.   Check out Brad's "Get Over Yourself" podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-rad-podcast/id1430171257, and visit his website at www.bradkearns.com.   Other resources mentioned: • Stephen Rader - https://formiseverything.com/ • Brad Kearns Morning Routine - https://youtu.be/-IPPwBc3GLw • HIIT vs HIRT - https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/hiit-versus-hirt • Joel Jamieson - 8weeksout.com • Don't get sore - https://youtu.be/3dKJzSvm6FI   Go to www.Tonal.com to try Tonal risk-free for 30 days and use the co

It's time for my top 9 moments from the show this past year — and what a year it was in 2020!   Thank you for listening and supporting the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast. Here's to a fit, healthy, happy 2021!

Dan Jackson spent 20+ years in the military, coached his kids' sports teams as they grew up, and is a certified Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator.   He's a dad who is doing what he can to positively influence the world around him, guiding others to a life of health and fitness rooted in always being ready for the unknown situations life can throw at you.   He and I discuss why it's so important for us everyday dads to train to perform, to train to prevent injury, and to train as if we never have an offseason.   Thanks for making 2020 an epic year here on the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast. For all things Fit Dad Fitness, go to https://www.fitdadfitness.com. 

I am excited to welcome to the show this week Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the founder of the Fit Father Project. Anthony holds dual degrees in Nutrition & Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, and is a former national champion bodybuilder.   During our conversation, Anthony and I discuss the origins of the ‘Fit Father Project’ and how he works with fathers around the world on strategies to overcome the mental blocks of getting healthy and fit. We also dive into exercise and fitness sustainability and how having a long-term mindset can help you focus on your present-day goals.   Connect with Anthony's work at https://www.fitfatherproject.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvJ_vxZZoN5yeWBU2CVGcQ.   Check out this week's episode sponsor, Tonal, at https://www.tonal.com, and try it for 30 days risk free! Use the code fitdad at checkout for $100 off Tonal's smart accessories.

Dr. Joe Nieusma is the CEO and Chief Toxicologist at Superior Toxicology & Wellness, an international scientific consulting firm that he founded, and for the past 30 years, Dr. Joe has been active in toxicology research.   He's seen the backside of the pharmaceutical industry, and we discuss that and much more in this conversation. As you'll hear, Dr. Joe is passionate about helping people find "a better way" to achieve a level of health, including eliminating prescription drugs from their profile.   Connect with Dr. Joe's work at https://superiortoxicology.com.    Many thanks to Xplora (https://shop.myxplora.com) for sponsoring this week's episode!

It's time to answer more of your questions in a new Fit Dad Q&A! Questions answered this episode: - Is it possible to build muscle with only resistance bands or is more weight needed? - I have lower back issues...what are some good lower back exercises I can do? - What's more effective to tone up the midsection, more cardio or strict diet? - When taking a cold shower should you keep the shower cold even while washing yourself or do you really only take a cold shower for all the other benefits? If you like this episode, please share it on social media and tag me. Let me know what you thought of the message and the idea. And don't forget to leave those ratings and reviews!

On May 14, 2013, Matt Newman walked into a hospital and found out he had brain cancer.   His journey since that day is one of the more uplifting and inspiring stories I've ever heard. Matt is on a mission to help other men be as prepared as possible for the situations in life that they can't see coming.   Matt is a father, a husband, an author, a public speaker, and a fitness junkie, and in this conversation, he details his mental and physical battles in an incredibly open and vulnerable way. You don't want to miss this episode!   Check out Matt's work at https://matthewsnewman.com.   Thanks to Xplora (https://shop.myxplora.com) for sponsoring this week's episode of the show.

I welcome back to the show Kevin Torres of Dad Bod WOD to chat about our tips and tricks to getting through the holidays without driving yourself crazy.   There's a lot of pressure on people in the last two months of the year — whether you're a hardcore fitness enthusiast or a newbie looking to continue your momentum — to maintain a standard of health and fitness.   Sometimes, it's just not possible, and that's OK. Kevin and I each give our perspective, with the hopes that you take our advice to heart and enjoy the holiday season.   Get Kevin's free guide to surviving the holidays at https://www.dadbodwod.net/fitdadfitness. 

Matthew Januszek co-founded (with his own father) Escape Fitness and turned it into a global brand. In this week's conversation, Matthew and I discuss what it was like building his business, and how he had dealt with the highs and lows along the way.   Matthew recalls how, most recently, he approached the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, describing his go-to course of action to check in with himself first before he tackles challenges and tough situations.   During the pandemic, Matthew has become an advocate for at-home training and maintaining physical and mental health to persevere in the face of life's challenges, and he and I also discuss how business and fitness have changed for him as he has approached 50.   Follow Matthew at https://www.instagram.com/matthewjanuszek. 

Todd Lamb is a former Army and SWAT Team leader whose deep desire to help his wife combat health issues lead him into entrepreneurship.   In our conversation, Todd and I discuss the power of visualizing success, even in the moments where positivity is hard to come by. We also dive into his business journey, of course, his fitness, and his passion for flying helicopters.   Check out Todd's work at https://www.instagram.com/purelife.organics.   Thanks to Tonal for sponsoring the Fit Dad Fitness Podcast. Check out the world's smartest home gym and get $250 off your purchase at https://www.tonal.com.

Sebastian Paz describes himself as a man dedicated to taking care of people with a desire to serve and give back.   He credits this drive to watching his mother leave behind a promising career in their native country of Colombia to move to the United States when Sebastian was 15 years old in order to give her children a better life.   Despite some bumps and struggles along the way, Sebastian, now a father of two, has made good on his calling by serving in the military, by currently working as an emergency room nurse, and by co-founding VetWod, an organization dedicated to helping other service members overcome PTSD and other mental health struggles.   Connect with Sebastian at https://www.instagram.com/seb_felipe, and check out both VetWod (https://www.instagram.com/vetwod) and Street Parking (https://www.instagram.com/streetparking).   Be sure to check out my new podcast, The Follow-Up Question, at https://www.thefollowupquestion.com/ or wherever you listen to your podcasts.   Thanks to Tonal for sponsoring

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series exploring the impact a father has on his children even after he's gone.   In this episode, Jakk Gerard recounts dealing with the untimely passing of his father and how it affected him mentally, and how the gym provided him the sanctuary he needed to recover. He turned a simple goal into what has now become a workout streak of 1,200 straight days.   Connect with Jakk at https://www.instagram.com/jakk.gerard.