Ever tried wiggling first thing in the morning? Join Brick Headstrong as he chats with Tom Morrison, the coach who's changing the game with his focus on flexibility, mobility, and, yes, a little wiggling! In this repisode, Tom shares hilarious stories from his fitness journey and drops practical advice on why movement (and a bit of morning wiggle) can keep us feeling strong and pain-free for years to come.

What You'll Learn:

• Why flexibility isn’t just for yogis—it’s essential for lifters too!
• Tom’s advice on improving range of motion without sacrificing gains
• Fun (and safe) ways to stretch that even beginners can start today
• Tips on setting a strong foundation for fitness to prevent future injuries
• How incorporating small daily movements can help improve joint health

Key Takeaways:

• A Wiggle a Day Keeps the Stiffness Away: Tom shares how a simple morning wiggle can set up your day for pain-free movement.
• Balance Between Strength and Flexibility: Learn how flexibility complements heavy lifting and why it’s essential to avoid injuries.
• Joint-Specific Movements Matter: Exercises like the 90/90 position and deep squats support mobility without needing a full gym setup.
• Avoiding Overstretching for Lifters: Find out why big muscle types don’t need deep yoga stretches and what they should focus on instead.
• Simple Mobility Habits for Every Age: Tips for parents and older adults to avoid becoming stiff over time and keep joints healthy.

Learn more about Tom Morrison's Simplistic Mobility Method at https://tommorrison.uk/

Injuries are inevitable, but they don’t have to be the end of your fitness journey." In this repisode of Reppin Fitness, Brick Headstrong sits down with Paul Oneid to discuss the realities of overcoming injuries, the mental and physical toll of recovery, and practical strategies for staying fit despite setbacks. Paul shares his intense journey of recovering from a severe powerlifting accident that left him with two ruptured quad tendons, plus insights on training philosophy, managing pain, and optimizing day-to-day habits for better health. Whether you’re an athlete or a fitness enthusiast, there’s something here for you.

What You'll Learn:

• The true risks and rewards of heavy lifting
• How to balance pushing limits with avoiding injury
• Tips for staying active and rehabilitating after severe injuries
• The role of day-to-day habits in fitness and injury prevention
• Why mental health and physical health are closely linked
• How to find a training routine you enjoy and stick with it

Key Takeaways:

• Accept the Risks: Understand that lifting heavy comes with risks, and injuries can happen unexpectedly.
• Recovery Strategies: Patience and consistency are essential for regaining mobility after an injury.
• Day-to-Day Health Matters: Don't neglect simple daily habits like walking, proper hydration, and sleep for long-term fitness.
• Pain Awareness: Differentiate between manageable discomfort and debilitating pain that can lead to injury.
• Mental Health Benefits: Physical activity can be a powerful tool for managing anxiety and improving mood.
• Personalized Training: Find what you enjoy in fitness and build consistency from there.
• Varied Rep Ranges: Success in training involves working across different rep ranges to build all-around strength and endurance.

In this engaging and insightful repisode, Brick Headstrong is back with Jeb Stuart Johnston, a nutrition expert and former celebrity hairstylist turned fitness coach. Together, they explore the world of emotional eating, fitness, and how mindset plays a critical role in achieving long-term health goals. From sharing personal stories about Oreos to discussing the psychology of eating, this conversation is both educational and fun. Whether you're a fitness newbie or a seasoned pro, you'll learn valuable tips on how to manage your food environment, maintain discipline, and conquer anxiety around eating and exercise.

Key Takeaways:

• Emotional eating often stems from underlying psychological factors and can be managed by focusing on core values and mindset.
• Mindfulness and intuitive eating are crucial tools for developing a healthy relationship with food, without demonizing certain foods like Oreos.
• The connection between food and emotions is complex, but it can be navigated with a better understanding of one’s hunger cues and emotional triggers.
• Fitness and nutrition should be sustainable and aligned with personal strengths rather than rigid diets or external constraints.
• Incorporating philosophy and psychology into fitness coaching helps clients understand their behaviors and create lasting changes.

• How emotional eating develops and strategies to overcome it.
• The role of mindfulness in understanding hunger and cravings.
• Tips for managing your food environment to avoid stress eating.
• Why mindset and values play a critical role in achieving long-term fitness and nutrition goals.
• The difference between inspiration, motivation, and discipline when it comes to fitness habits.
• How anxiety and stress can influence eating behaviors, and practical ways to manage them.
• Insights on intuitive eating and how it helps regulate eating patterns without strict diets.
• The connection between fitness, emotional well-being, and how walking and exercise can reduce anxiety.

What You'll Learn:

• How emotional eating develops and strategies to overcome it.
• The role of mindfulness in understanding hunger and cravings.
• Tips for managing your food environment to avoid stress eating.
• Why mindset and values play a critical role in achieving long-term fitness and nutrition goals.
• The difference between inspiration, motivation, and discipline when it comes to fitness habits.
• How anxiety and stress can influence eating behaviors, and practical ways to manage them.
• Insights on intuitive eating and how it helps regulate eating patterns without strict diets.
• The connection between fitness, emotional well-being, and how walking and exercise can reduce anxiety.

What happens when a fitness-focused puppet interviews a dedicated father of five who has built his life around health and mindfulness? Brick Headstrong and The Diligent Father dive deep into the challenges and rewards of balancing fitness, family, and personal growth. In this repisode, discover how to stay on track with your fitness goals, even when life (and kids) try to get in the way.

Whether you’re a parent struggling to find time or just looking for inspiration to stay motivated, this conversation is packed with practical advice and humor. Watch Brick’s take on leg day, mindfulness, and how to involve the whole family in your fitness routine.

What You'll Learn:

• How to create a sustainable fitness routine around family commitments
• The importance of mindfulness and meditation in achieving fitness goals
• Family-friendly exercises to involve your kids in fitness
• Key strategies for maintaining discipline when motivation is low

Key Takeaways:

• Building healthy habits requires balancing discipline with family time and personal goals.
• You can integrate fitness into family life by encouraging your kids to join in on the workouts.
• Mindfulness, both in and out of the gym, plays a significant role in staying focused and present.
• Setting realistic fitness goals aligned with your life’s purpose creates long-lasting success.

Ready to get jacked? In this Reppin Fitness repisode, Brick Headstrong teams up with Nick Shaw, co-founder of RP Strength, to break down the secret sauce behind hypertrophy (aka muscle growth!). Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned gym-goer, they’ll cover everything from the best rep ranges for serious gains to fueling your workouts with the right nutrition. Ever wonder how to crush plateaus or when it’s okay to dive into a cheat meal? Brick’s got you covered! Get ready for laughs, muscle tips, and a whole lot of fun with Brick and Nick in this hypertrophy-packed repisode! Key Takeaways:

• Hypertrophy Basics: Muscle growth (hypertrophy) is achieved through proper training and nutrition. The ideal rep range varies but can be effective between 5 to 30 reps.
• Training Tips: Focus on form, control tempo, and select exercises with a high stimulus-to-fatigue ratio. Ego lifting can hinder progress.
• Nutrition Advice: Eat 3-4 balanced meals daily, with protein and carbs spread around workout windows. Sleep is crucial for recovery.
• Consistency Matters: Emphasizing the basics and staying consistent leads to long-term gains.

What You'll Learn:

• How to optimize hypertrophy training.
• The importance of proper nutrition, rest, and consistency.
• Tips on avoiding plateaus, improving exercise form, and achieving long-term fitness success.

Cold plunges, mindset mastery, and no weights?! Discover how you can transform your fitness journey without lifting a single dumbbell. In this repisode, Brick Headstrong talks with Paul Berens about the power of cold plunges, the benefits of using resistance bands, and how the "Core Four" mindset can change your life. Whether you’re looking to boost strength, protect your joints, or improve your mental toughness, this repisode is packed with tips to take your training to the next level. Plus, Brick and Paul dive into everything from band workouts to beard maintenance!

What You'll Learn:

• The Power of Cold Plunges: Paul Berens shares his experience with cold plunges, how they helped him separate his mind from his body, and the benefits they offer, from boosting testosterone to metabolic advantages.
• The Importance of Resistance Bands: Discover how resistance bands can be as effective as weights, protect your joints, and provide variable resistance, helping you build strength without lifting heavy.
• The "Core Four" Mindset: Paul introduces the "Core Four" concept—a foundation for living a balanced life by focusing on Body, Being (spirituality), Balance (relationships), and Business.
• Meditation as a Muscle: Learn why meditation should be treated like any other muscle, requiring daily practice and effort to build mental resilience.
• How to Get Started with Cold Showers: Practical tips on using cold showers to boost mental toughness, and the right way to do it to maximize brown fat activation.
• Building Mental Toughness: How struggling with daily challenges, like cold plunging, can help you develop a resilient mindset and approach life with a growth mentality.

Key Takeaways:

• Cold Plunging Can Change Your Life: Whether you're starting with a shower or using a cold plunge, immersing yourself in cold water has numerous health and mindset benefits, including improved testosterone levels and reduced inflammation.
• Resistance Bands Protect Your Joints: Using a highly engineered resistance band system, as Paul explains, offers variable resistance training that is safer for your joints compared to traditional weights.
• The Core Four Framework: Success in life requires focusing on four key areas: Body, Being, Balance, and Business. Tracking your progress in each area helps maintain growth and prevents feeling stuck.
• Mindset Mastery Starts with Consistency: Treating meditation and other practices like workouts helps build mental strength over time. Just like lifting weights, you need to put in the reps to see results.
• Brown Fat Activation Through Cold Exposure: To maximize the benefits of cold exposure, aim for water at 50 degrees or below and ensure that your neck and shoulders are fully submerged for optimal brown fat activation.
• There’s No Finish Line in Fitness: Fitness is a lifelong journey, and reaching plateaus means it's time to level up and challenge yourself. Embrace being a beginner again to keep growing.

Ever wondered if you can get jacked on a vegan diet or bend metal with your bare hands? In this repisode, Brick Headstrong interviews fitness expert Melody Schoenfeld, who shatters common misconceptions about being vegan and proves you can still achieve impressive feats of strength. From bending nails and tearing phone books to discussing the realities of vegan strength training, Melody shares her unique insights into the fitness world, including her thoughts on integrating different disciplines into client training and her favorite music for a killer workout.

What You’ll Learn:

• Common misconceptions about strength and nutrition for vegans.
• How to meet your protein needs without animal products.
• The role of mindset and realistic goals in your fitness journey.
• Melody’s strongwoman feats of strength and how she integrates unusual equipment into her training.
• How to balance your personal morals with your fitness goals.

Key Takeaways:

• Yes, you can be strong and fit on a vegan diet, and no, it's not about quick fixes.
• Vegan athletes are competing at the top levels, proving you don’t need meat to achieve gains.
• Fitness reality differs for everyone, and it’s important to align your fitness approach with your lifestyle.
• Challenging yourself with different disciplines and equipment can take your training to the next level.

Tune in to watch Melody bend metal, bust vegan myths, and share some incredible stories from her career in health and fitness!

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Are you tired of quick fixes and fitness trends that don’t deliver long-term results? In this repisode of Reppin Fitness, Brick Headstrong interviews fitness expert Lee Boyce as he shares his insights on the fitness industry, social media's influence, and why long-term health is the real goal. Lee offers valuable tips for taller lifters, dives into the common pitfalls of chasing fitness hacks, and explains how to build sustainable habits that last. 💡 What You’ll Learn: 🔍 The truth behind popular fitness hacks and whether they live up to the hype. 📱 How social media influences your fitness journey, for better or worse. 🏋️‍♂️ Key strategies to focus on long-term fitness rather than short-term fixes. 📏 Specialized tips for taller lifters and why body type matters in training. 🧭 Insights on how to navigate fitness trends and set realistic, achievable goals. 📝 Key Takeaways: ⚡ Quick fixes may offer immediate results, but they don’t stand the test of time. 🏃‍♂️ Long-term health and fitness should always be prioritized over trends. 🤳 Social media can lead to unrealistic expectations, but it can also be a tool for motivation if used wisely. 📏 Taller lifters need to adjust their training programs for optimal results. 🎧 Tune in now to hear Brick Headstrong interview Lee Boyce and discover how to transform your fitness journey with real, sustainable gains! Want to support "Brick Headstrong" and our fitness projects? Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/brickheadstrong