683: Motivation Monday - Improve Flexibility, How Many Sets Per Workout & What To Eat Before A Workout?

➢ Apply for my coaching: https://www.colossusfitness.com/➢ Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=enWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to correct uneven muscle groups, develop a consistent gym & nutrition routine and improve your deadlift.“If you think the price of winning is too high, wait till you get the bill for regret.”Question 1- (00:25) How/ what should I do about uneven body parts?Kyle quote: (12:59) “you didn’t come this far to only come this far.”Josh quote: (15:37) "One more."What has us excited or intrigued:Client shoutout: (22:32) TaylerWhere we’re at in our journey?:Links Discussed in episode:Weekly questions:Question 2- (26:36) How do I get into a good fitness routine. I’m so all or nothing.Question 3- (32:16) Good morning Coach Josh and Coach Kyle! I wanted to ask a quick question. So about 1-2 months ago I hit a 1 rep max of 345 on deadlift. Now it seems that I’ve hit a brick wall and 315 isnt even moving that good. I’m struggling to get the weight up consistently and I’m confused why? My diet has gotten better since my 1RM, my other PRs are making good progress, and my workouts have been going smoothly. Do have any advice on what I could try to get through this brick wall or any idea of why this is happening?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

Apply to work with me to get your dream physique, guaranteed: TYPEFORMSummary of episode: In today’s episode I’m*Number 10 honestly is my secret so don’t miss thatListed points:1 (01:09) - No “off days” / active recovery instead2 (03:08) - Investment in their healthLevels to thisBasic level, getting a good gym membership, , basic supplements and good foodNext level: Nicer gym gear, higher level gyms, fitness trackers, paying more for healthier options when eating out, trainers and coachesTHE BEST INVESTMENTS PRODUCE RETURNS3 (08:32) - Track progress4 (10:13) - Not just doing what you feel like (Plan ahead, set boundaries and aim to win most days)5 (12:56) - Think long term and practice delayed gratification6 (14:10) - Hydration as a priority7 (14:54) - Do a little more - abs, less deserts, log accurately8 (16:22) - Limiting processed foods9 (17:33)- Optimization of sleep10 (18:31)- Avoiding all or nothing mentalities and making fitness a lifestyleThis changed everything for me. When I started I was hot and cold.Instead I made it a lifestyleLimit extremes (Excessive overeating, guilting yourself etc, any setback is just that and the journey continues)Making the gym something I did consistently without the need for perfection. Deload/unload weeks when necessaryChoosing to always make healthy decisions(The more you do it the more common place it becomes and you elevate your standard)Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

Welcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to improve gut health, detach emotional value from the scale and the biggest gym mistakes.Question 1 (00:27) - How to improve gut health? I always hear people talking about it online, but not sure where to start.Josh quote (10:22) : “If you fake bravery when you’re scared, that is bravery. Motivation is the same way. If you fake motivation when you aren’t indeed motivated, you doing the thing is motivation.” Power of disciplineKyle quote (13:57) : “Don't sweat the small stuff...and it's all small stuff. ... when you let go of your expectations, when you accept life as it is, you're free. To hold on is to be serious and uptight. To let go is to lighten up.”Client shoutout (20:47) : LaurenQuestion 2 (23:22) - How do you learn to detach emotional value from the number on the scale?Question 3 (30:46) - After being in the gym for so many years, what are some of the biggest common mistakes you see?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/#guthealth #nutrition #fitness #motivation

➢ Apply for coaching to get in the best shape of your life- https://contact146591.typeform.com/to/awNh2pi3Summary of episode:In this episode we’re going to walk you through how to get and stay motivated.These tips will especially be helpful for you if you feel like you need an extra little boost here and there.This episode is a mix of short and long term fixes that should be able to help you out.Listed points:1 (01:14) - Find your whyReflect on your values and prioritiesAsk yourself deep questionsVisualize your future self2 (02:49) - Ask yourself what daily actions actually motivate and demotivate youwhat doesn’t? Scrolling, tvwhat does? - a run, a walk, affirmations etcUnderstand your motivation patterns & lean into it**-- when do you perform the best?3 (07:07) - **Clear and actionable goalsIt’s hard to be motivated when you don’t even know what you’re working towardsReward yourselfCelebrate small winsTrack your progress4 (08:30) - Motivational videos/this podWatch “no excuses” motivation video every morning5 (10:20) - Get used to doing it anywaysAction leads to motivation. Motivation shouldn’t lead to action6 (11:37)- Lean into a caffeine boost7 (13:13) - Fix your circle-How can you surround yourself with a circle of people that motivate you?-Fill out the application to show you how we can helpThanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

➢ DM “EARLY ACCESS” to @ ColossusFit to learn how I can help you lose fat without dieting- early access pricing for the challenge➢ Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=enWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to lose fat without dieting, stop muscle soreness and avoid FOMO in fitness.Question 1 (00:24) - How would you recommend going about losing fat, without dieting? Any time I try to diet, I find I can’t stick to it and end up going backwards.Josh quote (09:51) : "Spend a handful of hours a day going fast. Crush a gym session. Do deep work on a project you care about. Spend the rest of the day going slow. Take walks. Read books. Get a long dinner with friends. Either way, avoid the anxious middle where you never truly relax or truly move forward." - Charles millerKyle quote (11:39) : "Your body is your temple. Treat it with respect and it will reward you with a lifetime of health and happiness."What has us excited or intriguedClient shoutout (18:46): SpencerQuestion 2 (21:37)- How do you deal with and prevent DOM’S (delayed onset muscle soreness)?Question 3 (27:35) - I’m quite health conscious and I find sometimes I feel like I’m missing out on experiences with others. How would you work around the feeling that you’re missing out?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/#fitness #fatloss #podcast #weightloss

DM my personal instagram @ Colossusfit on instagram “TRAINING HACKS” to get my seven training hacks cheat sheet to add more muscle and up your intensity in the gym.Summary of episode:In today’s episode I share with you seven high level nutrition secrets that I give to my paying clients to get lean and jacked.Listed points:1 (01:12) - Protein & Calorie goalsFocusing on what matters - these are the physique moversCarbs and fats pretty interchangeable within reason2 (03:24) - Track data and analyze that data!-MFP, spreadsheet3 (07:56) - Fiber goalsPromotes gut healthaids with digestionprevents digestive disorders like ibsregulates blood pressurelowers cholesterolincreases satietyreduces the risk of certain cancersimproves skin health.25 ish grams for women and 35 for men4 (10:55) - Schedule and system of eating that works for you*IF YOU’RE LIKING THIS EPISODE AND WANT ACCESS TO A RESOURCE WHERE I SHARE THE 7 High Level Training Hacks I Use To Keep My Paying Clients Jacked And Lean, DM ME “TRAINING HACKS” AND I WILL SHARE THAT WITH YOU FREE.5 (12:59) - Understanding of food densityNutrient density: This refers to how many nutrients (vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc.) are packed into a given amount of food. Foods that are nutrient-dense provide the body with more nutrients per calorie. For example, leafy greens, fruits, nuts, and whole grains are nutrient-dense.Empty calories: These foods may satisfy hunger, but they lack the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients your body needs to function optimally, potentially leading to nutrient deficiencies.It’s easy to win with more dense healthy foods.Think about shopping at a budget grocery store aldi, no frills vs a whole foods. Your dollar goes further just like your calorie goes further with healthy foods. You can still make it work with empty calories but it is much harder.6 (14:48) - Plan for fun things and enjoy them guilt free7 (17:47) - Accountability and it’s power*IF YOU’RE LIKING THIS EPISODE AND WANT ACCESS TO A RESOURCE WHERE I SHARE THE 7 High Level Training Hacks I Use To Keep My Paying Clients Jacked And Lean, DM ME “TRAINING HACKS” AND I WILL SHARE THAT WITH YOU FREE.Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

➢ DM “JOSH” work with me personally to @ ColossusFitWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to improve flexbility, how many sets per workout is best and what to eat before a workout.Josh quote (14:03) : “Great things never come from comfort zones.” – AnonymousKyle quote (11:41) : “Some people have a problem for every solution.”Client shoutout (20:30) : Brooke Weekly questions:Question 1 (01:50) - What is the optimal amount of exercises per workout? I have heard so many different things.Question 2 (24:33) - What is best to eat before a workout?Question 3 (31:47) - How can I improve my flexibility?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

➢ DM “FIT BOD” to @ ColossusFit to learn how to ditch the dad bad once and for allSummary of episode:So many people will say your metabolism goes down and once you reach a certain age, it becomes impossible. This isn’t true at all!Listed points:1 (02:29) - **Aim to eat only real food**Avoid ultra processed foods that are created in a laboratoryWhy avoid? Not that they’re unhealthy- they’re designed to make you overeat2 (06:18) - **Lift weights**Don’t focus on just burning a million calories and sweatingFocus on improving strength- best way to see if you’re moving in the right directionStrength>muscle gain>Better ability to burn bodyfat3 (04:23) - Cut out the boozeleads to worse eating decisionsWorse sleep from itinsane amount of other downsides down the road, liver issues, heart problems, etc4 (08:29) -  Stop the excusesKeep a consistent, accurate log of calorie intakeEat protein & veggies firstMake nutritional health a priorityBuild better habtis5. (11:11) - **Check hormones**Start with the journey first by making better decisions (often regulates hormones)Check to see if off with test, cortisol isn’t looking great, insulin sensitivity, blood tests etcMost people will have no issues6 (12:35) - Add in some daily cardioWalkingSome sort of mens leauge7 (14:19) - **Get consistent good sleep**Make it a priorityBed same time, wake up same time- this takes care of 70% of peoples sleep issuesTerrible sleep into a workout increases risk of injuries.Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

➢ DM “SUMMER READY” to @ ColossusFitWe are just about 3 months away until summer, it’s time to start locking in.If you’re looking to get guaranteed results and get ready for summer, now is the time to get started.➢ Message me "Recipe guide" to IG @ColossusFit and I'll have it sent right over to you.➢ Motivational video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnHW6o8WMasWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week!In this episode we talk about tips to get beach body ready for a vacation, best high protein breakfasts and the health benefits of walking after a meal.Josh quote (13:31): "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." – Robert CollierKyle quote (17:25): “What’s stopping you?Are you too tired? Didn’t get enough sleep?Don’t have enough energy?Don’t have enough time?Is that what’s stopping you right now?Or is the thing that’s stopping you…. you?”Client shoutout: Susan WQuestion 1 (01:18) - If you had 8 weeks before going on an Island Vacation, what would you do daily regarding diet/exercise to look the best that you possibly could in such a short amount of time?Question 2 (22:55) - What are some good high protein breakfast options? I’ve just been having eggs with egg whites lately and am looking for better options.Question 3 (30:51) - I’ve heard the guys talk about how walking after a meal is good for you. What type of health benefits can you expect to experience from it?We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

DM “FAT LOSS” to @ ColossusfitSummary of episode: In today’s episode we cover why you aren’t able to lose fat and the truth as to why you aren’t in the caloric deficit you think you are. Avoid these mistakes to make fat loss easier and more consistent.Listed points:Countless times I’ve heard “dieting doesn’t work” I’m in a caloric deficit but can’t lose weight.This isn’t possible. This episode is made to call you out on your excuses and help you actually lose weight.Simple calculators are lying to you. It’s more complex and more simple.-TDEE Calculators-Fitness trackers-3500 calories to burn a pound of fatHow I make sure my clients lose fat: Tracking Not just tracking but tracking well Consistency Adjusting calories as necessary to maintain courseThanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram ​@colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/