Ben Barker Fitness

A Central Arkansas trainer with goal of building a fitness empire, teaching people to lift heavy, run sprints, and start crushing their goals!

55 Episodes

How a CEO Schedules His Day: Danny Lehr of Caffeine and Kilos
9/19/2023
47:47
Danny Lehr is the CEO of the massively popular coffee and apparel brand, Caffeine and Kilos. As a husband, father, and business owner, he has invested heavily in coaching/ mentorship to excel in each role. Learn how he schedules his days in order to have time for his kids, wife, fitness, hobbies, and running a business. Follow Danny on instagram @danny_lehr and check out Caffeine and Kilos for their coffee of the month subscription https://shop.caffeineandkilos.com/shop?gclid=CjwKCAjwjaWoBhAmEiwAXz8DBfJ3xaYPCLr9fqjMEwxoWPRdOMJi12wZqOxtNFjRlQUU9O950ut-3BoCIJ4QAvD_BwE Grab a Free 7-Day trial to my Gym Gainz Guide today! https://www.benbarkerfitness.com
Dad Bod to Father Figure with Justin Fordham
9/12/2023
47:05
Justin didn't look bad before his transformation. His 6'5" frame hid the extra weight but it was taking a toll on his energy levels and his confidence. Becoming a father was the catalyst Justin needed to kick his fitness into gear. Through trial and error, finding a coach, and consistent hard work, Justin has dropped 100 lbs and is looking SHREDDED. Tune in for what has worked for Justin in the gym and in the kitchen. Grab a free 7-day trial to my Gym Gainz Guide for a daily workout plan and better results: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com
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CrossFit Games Athlete Aja Barto on Fitness, Family, and Fatherhood
9/5/2023
43:28
Aja Barto stands at 6'5" tall. He is super strong, yet also quick, agile, and athletic. Aja played baseball for Tulane followed by the Ranger's organization. He then competed at the CrossFit Games in 2011, 2012, and 2013. Now he is investing all of that knowledge he gained into his wife, children, community, and business, Behemoth Gym. Honestly, he is just a super cool dude. Don't miss this episode. Follow Aja on IG @ajabarto and if you're in the Houston area, check out @behemothgym Grab a free trial to my daily workout plan here: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com
13 Pro Tips to Win at Fitness and Fatherhood
8/29/2023
24:42
Today is a special episode! This marks 52 weeks of podcasting for me. 1 year with no misses. There's a lesson in there. For today's episode, I went back and listened to some of my favorite episodes to get 13 tips to help you excel in fitness and step it up in fatherhood. From coming home from work with Big Dad Energy to a 20-minute EMOM workout to help you stay on track with your fitness to emptying the dishwasher for your wife. Don't miss this episode. Take some tips and tricks, crush your goals, and encourage some people along the way. Start a free 7-day trial to my daily workout plan here: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com
4 Tips for Winning at Marriage and Having Fun Along the Way feat. My Wife
8/22/2023
30:53
My wife and I are about to celebrate 10 years of marriage! We don't know a lot but we know how to have fun and still genuinely enjoy being around each other. Tune into this episode for 4 tips on how to win at marriage and have fun along the way. From playing together to Rob Dyrdek's communication strategy of texting his wife his schedule every morning. Kimi and I plan to relaunch our joint podcast "Real Talk with Ben and Kimi." More details on that later. We will discuss marriage, parenting, etc. Taking suggestions for changes to the name and/ or a tagline. Subscribe to @being_barker for Kimi's YouTube and try a free 7-day trial to my daily workout plan here: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com
Unlocking Dad Strength: Olympic Weightlifting Secrets with Brian Chambers @BigBendStrength | Top 5 Power-Packed Exercises
8/15/2023
40:33
Today I chat with repeat guest Brian Chambers of @bigbendstrength. Brian has one of the best beards in the business, potentially the greatest fitness tiktok audio ever, and is an awesome olympic weightlifting coach. Tune into today's episode to see how olympic weightlifing can be a valuable part of your strength program. Stick around to the end for Brian's top 5 exercises. Brian is releasing a 6 week "Weightlifting 101" program in September. You can preorder here: https://www.bigbendsc.com/weightlifting-101 Most importantly pair that program with my "Short shorts, squats, science" T-shirt from my shop: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com/shop
Disciplined Dads: Winning in Fitness and Faith with Adrian Del Monte
8/8/2023
44:41
It is not always about a grand gesture. Adrian believes that winning in faith, family, and fitness is about doing the little things right, consistently. Getting consistent in the gym will lend itself to being a better husband and father. Want to toss your kids higher in the air? Carry your wife over the threshold? Look and feel better? This starts with training consistently in the gym and learning that you've got more in the tank. Learn more about Adrian at https://menofbedrock.com To get started training today, try a free 7-day trial to my daily gym plan: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com
Steak, Eggs, a 7-Day Fast, and Full-Body Workouts with @zackstrength
8/1/2023
43:00
@zackstrength has built a great following on both Twitter (x, now I guess) and Instagram by posting about his love of steak and eggs. As a former defensive lineman at USC, Zack dropped a tremendous about of weight by following his version of the Keto Diet. I was surprised to hear that Zack doesn't spend countless hours in the gym because this dude is jacked. As a busy professional, husband, and father, he has found that full-body workouts work best for him. He is a big believer in prioritizing compound lifts to hit multiple muscle groups at once. Lastly, hear about Zack's recent 7-day fast. Don't miss this episode and give Zack a follow: @zackstrength Have a plan for the gym. Grab a free 7-day trial to my daily workout plan here: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com
Big Dad Energy: Excelling in Faith, Family, and Fitness with Nate Norman
7/25/2023
45:20
Are you just going through the motions, idling, and apathetically moving through life?! Do you need to regain that fire in your belly and start striving for more? Nate Norman is a husband and father. He works a physically demanding job in construction. Nate has found a way to train hard, give more time and energy to his family, and start helping other men get the most out of life. Follow Nate on Twitter to learn more about him @_NateNorman Don't miss this episode! Grab a free 7-day trial of my daily workout program here: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com
Optimizing Fitness and Mobility for Fatherhood with @livfitkarl
7/18/2023
36:34
@livfitkarl is a busy husband and father of 4, yet he still finds time to crush workouts 4-5 times per week. Karl says the secret to success as a fit dad is to be flexible with your plan. Missed your morning workout? Make up for it that evening! Only have 20 minutes? Workout hard for however long you have. Karl also gives some diet tips, top 3 mobility moves, and top 5 exercises to help dads defeat the dad bod. Grab a free 7-day trial to my daily workout plan here: https://www.benbarkerfitness.com

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Ben Barker Fitness

Ben Barker Fitness

55 Episodes

How a CEO Schedules His Day: Danny Lehr of Caffeine and Kilos

Dad Bod to Father Figure with Justin Fordham

CrossFit Games Athlete Aja Barto on Fitness, Family, and Fatherhood

13 Pro Tips to Win at Fitness and Fatherhood

4 Tips for Winning at Marriage and Having Fun Along the Way feat. My Wife

Unlocking Dad Strength: Olympic Weightlifting Secrets with Brian Chambers @BigBendStrength | Top 5 Power-Packed Exercises

Disciplined Dads: Winning in Fitness and Faith with Adrian Del Monte

Steak, Eggs, a 7-Day Fast, and Full-Body Workouts with @zackstrength

Big Dad Energy: Excelling in Faith, Family, and Fitness with Nate Norman

Optimizing Fitness and Mobility for Fatherhood with @livfitkarl