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Episode #81 - Client Jessica Eccles Reveals Her NBD Journey On this episode of the OPTIMAL ALPHA PODCAST 🦍⁣⁣⁣ https://lnkd.in/ejhyrbju Need help crafting your fitness plan? Click the link below to see exactly how we can guide you: https://lnkd.in/gSrdSbvd Embarking on a journey of physical transformation requires a critical decision: selecting the right coach or program. The question is, do you seek a temporary fix or a long-lasting, profound impact on your lifestyle? Depending on your goal, you will naturally gravitate towards a fitness program that offers you what you think you need. However, it's crucial to recognize that not all fitness programs are crafted equally. The Naylor Body Design program differs from your regular training and nutrition plan. Instead, this isn’t just about physical transformation. It’s an opportunity to boost your self-esteem and confidence to a whole new level, reshaping not just your body, but your ENTIRE LIFE. 🔥🔥🔥 Naylor Body Design team uses their over two decades of experience in the trenches to help you upgrade your life using your health, fitness, and performance. Discover what it's like inside the NBD program straight from those who have experienced it. Tune in to Andy's engaging discussion with clients, this time with Jessica Eccles, to understand what their journey has been like and what milestones they have accomplished inside the program. “To be able to be where I am right now… this was not on my radar at all and I’m not done yet. I am ready to go one step beyond that. Sometimes I don’t think you realise how far you have come and how far you can continue to go until you take the step.” – Jessica Eccles In This Episode: How Jessica realised that transitioning fromHIIT training to strength training was the best choice for her goals Tracking consistently leads to flexibility without compromising progress The crucial role of the weekly check-ins Jessica new big goal for June 2024 The biggest take-away lesson from the program How a growth mentality makes people coachable … and much more! Another brand new episode going at you next week -dropping Wednesday😜 chat soon Andy

In this week’s podcast episode, I'm joined by Chad Austin, author and owner of Priority Fitness. We discuss how to incorporate fitness into your everyday life so you can be the best version of yourself. Takeaways: ➡ Fitness should be a long-term commitment, not just for short-term goals. ➡ No matter what life throws at you, keep fitness as a consistent part of your routine. ➡ Adapt your fitness routine to fit the current season of your life. ➡ Make sure your fitness activities align with your lifestyle. If they don't fit, they won't become habits. ➡ Schedule dedicated time for fitness and make the most of that time. ➡ Prioritize health and fitness education, especially at home if it's lacking in schools. ➡ Being your best self requires making fitness a priority. ➡ Failure is part of the journey; what matters is how you bounce back and keep going. Quotes: ➡ “What you do for fitness has to fit in your life.” ➡ “You can always find a way or you can find an excuse.” ➡ “Everyone struggles with their fitness.” Check out this week’s episode at the link below: https://lnkd.in/g4eaEwpi #FitnessJourney #HealthyLifestyle #FitnessEducation #FitnessGoals #FitnessMotivation #BestSelf #HealthAndWellness

Episode #91 - Past Client Rex Hudson Reveals His NBD Journey On this episode of the OPTIMAL ALPHA PODCAST 🦍⁣⁣⁣ https://lnkd.in/dbPrTWJ8 👈🏼 Need help crafting your fitness plan? Click the link below to see exactly how we can guide you: https://lnkd.in/dNKBea_i Embarking on a journey of physical transformation requires a critical decision: selecting the right coach or program. The question is, do you seek a temporary fix or a long-lasting, profound impact on your lifestyle? Depending on your goal, you will naturally gravitate towards a fitness program that offers you what you think you need. However, it's crucial to recognize that not all fitness programs are crafted equally. The Naylor Body Design program differs from your regular training and nutrition plan. Instead, this isn’t just about physical transformation. It’s an opportunity to boost your self-esteem and confidence to a whole new level, reshaping not just your body, but your ENTIRE LIFE. 🔥🔥🔥 Naylor Body Design team uses their over two decades of experience in the trenches to help you upgrade your life using your health, fitness, and performance. Discover what it's like inside the NBD program straight from those who have experienced it. Tune in to Andy's engaging discussion with clients, this time with a past client who stepped on stage and achieved an incredible physique transformation: Rex Hudson. “You are right when you say motivation is for children. You wake up every single day and you go and earn money. You have the discipline to get up and go to work every day, so you can get up and go to the gym and stick to your meals every day. If you do that you’ll achieve your goal, plus more.” – Rex Hudson In This Episode: What Rex achieved during the 6 months in the NBD program How Rex maintained his incredible physique after leaving the program Andy’s controversial view on motivation The successful habits that Rex still implements in his life since the program Rex new goals for 2024 How chasing physique & mindset goals have a profound impact on the next generation And much more! Another brand new episode going at you next week -dropping Wednesday😜 chat soon Andy

Episode #85 - Andrea Crawford Reveals Her NBD Journey On this episode of the OPTIMAL ALPHA PODCAST 🦍⁣⁣⁣ https://lnkd.in/d-wjUSAZ 👈🏼 Need help crafting your fitness plan? Click the link below to see exactly how we can guide you: https://lnkd.in/e5hDTYy3 ………………… What do you look for when searching for a fitness coach or a training program to help you achieve your fitness goal? Are you looking for a long-term lifestyle change or a temporary way to become lean or ripped? Depending on your goal, you will naturally gravitate towards a fitness program that offers you what you think you need. However, not all training programs are created equal. The Naylor Body Design program differs from your regular training and nutrition plan. Instead, they offer an opportunity to boost your self-esteem and confidence to a whole new level, positively impacting your WHOLE LIFE. 🏆 Naylor Body Design team uses their 20+ years of experience in the trenches to help you upgrade your life using your health, fitness, and performance. Discover what it's like inside the NBD training program straight from those who have experienced it. Tune in to Andy's insightful conversations with clients, this time with Andrea Crawford, to understand what their journey has been like and what they have accomplished inside the program. “I went to my annual check-up and my doctor said ‘What are you doing!? You’ve lost so much weight, your tests are coming back great and your heart rate is going down’ and the nurse asked me if I was an athlete! ” – Andrea Crawford In This Episode: Andrea’s reason to join the program: from ditching semaglutide to perform at her best How semaglutide is not sustainable and changes the way you feel Hunger: Andrea’s biggest fear before joining and how it completely changed after starting the meal plan. Your genetics do not define your fate How the doctor was shocked by Andrea’s annual health check Andrea’s new goals for 2024 And more!

Reimaging Strength Training: The Role of Equipment, Education and Tech This week’s episode, the Escape Your Limits podcast takes an unusual turn with Escape’s founder and CEO, Matthew Januszek, swapping his role of ‘host’ for the less familiar role of ‘guest’. Seated in the hot seat, Matthew explores a topic he’s deeply passionate about: the evolution of strength training and how gyms can capitalize on growing consumer interest. Joining him in this insightful conversation is fellow podcaster and gym operator, Jack Thomas, founder and CEO of BASE, co-founder of The Fit Guide, and host of both the Fitness Business Asia podcast and the Build Your Base show. Matthew and the team at Escape Fitness have had a close, personal relationship with strength training since the company’s launched in 2017, quickly establishing the brand as one of the most innovative equipment and education providers in the world. In the early 2000s the brand was instrumental in driving the mass adoption and integration of functional fitness by gyms round the world. Today, as consumer interest shifts from cardio to strength training Escape has responded by developing new equipment, education and training environments that help gym owners accommodate this shift in consumer interest. Recorded as part of the Fitness Business Asia podcast series, this podcast is an absolute must-listen for anyone working in the fitness industry interested in exploring how to capitalize on the consumer boom in strength training through the creation of training environments that support, inspire and deliver on goals. Topics covered include: • Evolution and strength training. • Introduction and growth of functional training. • The need for quality instructors to support use of kit such as barbells and squat racks. • The effects of the pandemic on the industry and consumer training habits. • Impact of weight loss drugs on gyms. • Importance of a holistic approach to health. • Consumer boom in strength training. • Demographic variations in training habits. • New trends shaping the industry. • Strength training solutions for big box operators. • Strength training solutions for boutique operators. • How AI and tech is influencing strength training. • Escape’s new strength training concept. To watch the full episode, see the link in the comments below. #escapefitness #escapeyourlimits #podcast #jackthomas #fitnessbusinessasia #strengthtraining #functionaltraining #freeweights #trainingspaces #fitnesseducation #gymoperator #fitnesstrends #fitnessinstructor #gymdesign #strengthequipment #strengthtraininghacks #functionaltrainingequipment

Episode #91 - Past Client Rex Hudson Reveals His NBD Journey On this episode of the OPTIMAL ALPHA PODCAST 🦍⁣⁣⁣ https://lnkd.in/eh74iw_q 👈🏼 Need help crafting your fitness plan? Click the link below to see exactly how we can guide you: https://lnkd.in/gSrdSbvd Embarking on a journey of physical transformation requires a critical decision: selecting the right coach or program. The question is, do you seek a temporary fix or a long-lasting, profound impact on your lifestyle? Depending on your goal, you will naturally gravitate towards a fitness program that offers you what you think you need. However, it's crucial to recognize that not all fitness programs are crafted equally. The Naylor Body Design program differs from your regular training and nutrition plan. Instead, this isn’t just about physical transformation. It’s an opportunity to boost your self-esteem and confidence to a whole new level, reshaping not just your body, but your ENTIRE LIFE. 🔥🔥🔥 Naylor Body Design team uses their over two decades of experience in the trenches to help you upgrade your life using your health, fitness, and performance. Discover what it's like inside the NBD program straight from those who have experienced it. Tune in to Andy's engaging discussion with clients, this time with a past client who stepped on stage and achieved an incredible physique transformation: Rex Hudson. “You are right when you say motivation is for children. You wake up every single day and you go and earn money. You have the discipline to get up and go to work every day, so you can get up and go to the gym and stick to your meals every day. If you do that you’ll achieve your goal, plus more.” – Rex Hudson In This Episode: What Rex achieved during the 6 months in the NBD program How Rex maintained his incredible physique after leaving the program Andy’s controversial view on motivation The successful habits that Rex still implements in his life since the program Rex new goals for 2024 How chasing physique & mindset goals have a profound impact on the next generation And much more! Another brand new episode going at you next week -dropping Wednesday😜 chat soon Andy

Reimaging Strength Training: The Role of Equipment, Education and Tech This week’s episode, the Escape Your Limits podcast takes an unusual turn as I swap my role of ‘host’ for the less familiar role of ‘guest’. Seated in the hot seat, I explore a topic I am deeply passionate about: the evolution of strength training and how gyms can capitalize on growing consumer interest. Joining me in this insightful conversation is fellow podcaster and gym operator, Jack Thomas, founder and CEO of BASE, co-founder of The Fit Guide, and host of both the Fitness Business Asia podcast and the Build Your Base show. The team at Escape Fitness and I have had a close, personal relationship with strength training since the company’s launched in 2017, quickly establishing the brand as one of the most innovative equipment and education providers in the world. In the early 2000s the brand was instrumental in driving the mass adoption and integration of functional fitness by gyms round the world. Today, as consumer interest shifts from cardio to strength training Escape has responded by developing new equipment, education and training environments that help gym owners accommodate this shift in consumer interest. Recorded as part of the Fitness Business Asia podcast series, this podcast is an absolute must-listen for anyone working in the fitness industry interested in exploring how to capitalize on the consumer boom in strength training through the creation of training environments that support, inspire and deliver on goals. Topics covered include: • Evolution and strength training. • Introduction and growth of functional training. • The need for quality instructors to support use of kit such as barbells and squat racks. • The effects of the pandemic on the industry and consumer training habits. • Impact of weight loss drugs on gyms. • Importance of a holistic approach to health. • Consumer boom in strength training. • Demographic variations in training habits. • New trends shaping the industry. • Strength training solutions for big box operators. • Strength training solutions for boutique operators. • How AI and tech is influencing strength training. • Escape’s new strength training concept. To watch the full episode, see the link in the comments below. #escapefitness #escapeyourlimits #podcast #jackthomas #fitnessbusinessasia #strengthtraining #functionaltraining #freeweights #trainingspaces #fitnesseducation #gymoperator #fitnesstrends #fitnessinstructor #gymdesign #strengthequipment #strengthtraininghacks #functionaltrainingequipment

Episode #101 - Client Dennis Moore Reveals His NBD Journey On this episode of the OPTIMAL ALPHA PODCAST 🦍⁣⁣⁣ https://lnkd.in/eM7sjXPq 👈🏼 Need help crafting your fitness plan? Click the link below to see exactly how we can guide you: https://lnkd.in/ep9uHFgX You don't want to miss this! Dennis is the living proof that you can achieve everything you set your mind to. Losing 144 lbs wasn't easy, but with the right guidance and mindset Dennis did it and achieved more than he could have possibly imagined. What do you look for when searching for a fitness coach or a training program to help you achieve your fitness goal? Are you looking for a long-term lifestyle change or a temporary way to become lean? Depending on your goal, you will naturally gravitate towards a fitness program that offers you what you think you need. However, not all training programs are created equal. The Naylor Body Design program differs from your regular training and nutrition plan. Instead, they offer an opportunity to boost your self-esteem and confidence to a whole new level, positively impacting your WHOLE LIFE. Naylor Body Design team uses their 20+ years of experience in the trenches to help you upgrade your life using your health, fitness, and performance. Discover what it's like inside the NBD training program straight from those who have experienced it. Tune in to Andy's insightful conversations with clients, this time with Dennis Moore, to understand what their journey has been like and what they have accomplished inside the program. “My dreams are different now. It has opened up a whole world of opportunities and I didn’t realize I was being limited by how much my body was in pain and how difficult it was to move around.” – Dennis Moore In This Episode: How Dennis decided to join the program after realizing he was the heaviest he’s ever been The key role of a well-structured plan VS extreme fad diets Results accumulate when you gradually build consistency The power of weekly check-ins and habits formation How Dennis managed to lose 144 lbs and completely change his life Life becomes positive when you operate at your maximum potential Dennis new goals for 2024 And more! Another brand new episode going at you next week -dropping Wednesday😜 chat soon Andy