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**Strong By Design Podcast**

We believe that you are STRONG BY DESIGN. We believe you were made in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit. The Strong by Design podcast is the #1 resource for strength, health, and fitness solutions in the world. Tune in for expert interviews, fitness tips, nutrition advice, free workout sheets, supplement giveaways all while being encouraged, inspired and entertained. Brought to you by Critical Bench who reaches over 30 million fans per month between our email newsletter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. If you’re interested in being a guest on the show or doing a collaboration please send an email to strongbydesignpodcast@gmail.comNew Episodes go LIVE every week on Wednesday and sometimes bonus releases on Saturday. So let’s get ready to unlock your potential and transform your life!

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BONUS A Few Encouraging Words... Mar 28, 2020

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In times like these, we need increased communication, empathy, kindness and hope!

We Believe that you are Strong By Design, Made in God's image to have a Strong Body, Mind & Spirit.

Thank you so much for listening to the SBD podcast show, we feel truly honored to have amazing listeners like you!

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Ep 103 FASTer Way to Fat Loss ft. Amanda Tress Mar 25, 2020

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You’ve probably followed every diet guru's advice, spent hours on the treadmill, and restricted calories to obscene levels. Maybe you’ve seen some success, but it’s most likely left you feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and out of control.

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Personal Trainer, Amanda Tress spent years in the gym working with people who were doing all the right things—without seeing results.

Frustrated, she began experimenting with cutting-edge nutrition strategies and her clients immediately started to see a change. Amanda spent years fine-tuning these strategies to work together for optimal results.

Knowing she couldn’t possibly reach the masses alone, she created the FASTer Way to Fat Loss® Coach Certification Program, which allows individuals to coach the program who are passionate about helping others with their health and fitness goals.
Since inception nearly two years ago, the program has grown to over 1,000 coaches and is impacting thousands of lives daily worldwide.

So if you're ready to wake up every morning full of energy so you can give your family, business and community the best version of yourself, you have to listen to today's episode as host Brian Klepacki talks with Amanda Tress, the creator of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss®, the Premier Virtual Intermittent Fasting Fitness and Nutrition Program.

"I like to go 7 layers deep, well why... and by the 7th layer people are just in tears, this is the deep reason that I'm going to stay disciplined." -Amanda Tress

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0:25 – Get to know the creator of the ‘FASTer Way to Fat Loss,’ Amanda Tress

5:41 – The difference between fat loss and weight loss

8:01 – Why crash diets don’t work

11:25 – Importance of accountability

16:03 – Why discovering your ‘WHY’ matters

19:01 – Importance of choosing a diet that’s right for you

22:58 – Counting macros: What it is and why is this vital to fitness success?

26:45 – Why gut health matters

30:37 – Why variety is important in your exercise routine

33:17 – The power of having a strong community

36:56 – The role of ‘FASTer Way to Fat Loss’ certified coaches

39:40 – Who is the ‘FASTer Way to Fat Loss’ for?

43:15 – The importance of rest days

47:45 – Why taking care of your body matters

50:58 – Best way to reach out Amanda Tress and ‘FASTer Way to Fat Loss’ team

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Ep 102 Level Up ft. Vince Del Monte Mar 18, 2020

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“Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” -Peter McWilliams

This quote encapsulates the conversation between Founder of Critical Bench and SBD host Mike Westerdal and his long-time mentor and close friend Vince Del Monte.

Vince is a World-Renowned On-line Business Coach, Best-Selling Author and WBFF Pro Fitness Model & Competitor.

He is also the Founder of The 7-Figure Mastermind and 6-Figure Coach Program designed to catapult hardworking entrepreneurs to NEW LEVELS of success in their businesses. His background in health and fitness goes back decades having been named the “Skinny Guy Savior” landing on magazine covers and helping men everywhere build their physiques naturally.

But the most important parts of Vince’s life are his 3 beautiful children, his amazing wife and his deeply rooted Christian faith. You’re in for a real treat and tons of value!!

"I've always found my credibility in the quality of information I put forth. Yeah, I market aggressively, I'll never apologize for that." -Vince Del Monte

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2:02 – Vince Del Monte shares how he got into the fitness industry

7:10 – Vince Del Monte talks about how he started helping skinny guys bulk up through digital marketing

11:22 – The power of beliefs in business

15:35 – Why speed matters

19:51 – The importance of investing in yourself

24:32 – Fear is the path to freedom

28:11 – What it means to be a good steward of God’s money

35:44 – Why the environment you surround yourself with is important

40:02 – What it really takes to go to the next level

42:40 – How Vince Del Monte started the ‘7-Figure Mastermind’

46:20 – The importance of having a mentor and/or coach

54:05 – Asking for help reveals strength, not weakness

58:35 – Why beginnings are always the hardest

1:04:57 – Connect with Vince Del Monte through YouTube, Facebook and Instagram

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Vince Del Monte’s 7 Figure Mastermind

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BONUS Coronavirus [COVID-19] How Bad Is It? Mar 14, 2020

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It's all anyone is talking about right now...

The Coronavirus has taken over as the only thing on our mind and the talk of the town. It's officially a pandemic that's altering the course of modern history.

So Team Critical Bench sat down to speak openly, honestly and candidly about this very serious issue... To better understand WHY things are unfolding the way that they are.

Listen as hosts Tonya Fines, Brian Klepacki and Chris Wilson have an unscripted conversation about COVID-19 and its impact on our world.

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Ep 101 How Do You Identify? ft. Ryan Colby Mar 11, 2020

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Our direction in life is directly tied to our decision making (good or bad) and the people we choose to surround ourselves with.

So that begs the question, who do you have in your inner circle and why have you chosen them?

In this very personal story of risk, faith, friendship and love, we discover the heart and strength of entrepreneur and Get Lean After 40 co-founder Ryan Colby.

Ryan shares his rollercoaster journey to success over the past 20 years with SBD host and close friend Mike Westerdal. Get to know this amazing man through his business struggles, finding the love of his life, his taking a massive leap of faith in business with a close friend and most of all his commitment to his faith in God.

"My identity is I'm a successful entrepreneur and that's what I do, I've "made it"...but until eternity you haven't made it." -Ryan Colby

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0:25 – Get to know Ryan Colby

1:34 – How ‘Get Lean After 40’ started

4:43 – Ryan Colby recounts early business struggles and successes

10:56 – Taking a leap of faith

15:30 – The power of surrounding yourself with the right people

21:40 – Importance of knowing your ‘WHY’

25:00 – Why having a supportive spouse is key to achieving success

31:44 – Building your life on a solid foundation

33:37 – How the highs and lows of life help strengthen Ryan Colby’s relationship with God

38:23 – What is your identity?

40:34 – The importance of giving glory to God

45:31 – Trusting God’s plan for your life

48:27 – Why a change of heart changes everything

54:30 – Key takeaways from the episode

57:24 – Where you can go to connect with Ryan Colby and ‘Get Lean After 40’

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Ep 100 Top 3 Secrets to Business Success Mar 04, 2020

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Grit. The opposite of quit.

The ability to overcome obstacles small and large and persevere. To press on, grind and Get Stuff Done (GSD)!

This one 4 letter word has been a prevalent fixture at Critical Bench, the internet’s #1 strength and health authority since 1999.

In this very special 100th episode of Strong By Design, Founder Mike Westerdal sits down with long time friend and SBD host Chris Wilson to discuss how Critical Bench came to be over 20 years ago.

Mike reveals his top 3 secrets to business success that changed everything for him and his company.

Mike goes into great detail about the last few decades touching on the importance of hard work, showing up, your environment and giving back. Mike breaks down 3 pivotal moments in his life and leaves the audience with some powerful advice for all business leaders and entrepreneurs to be successful.

"I just did the important things and I stopped all the busy work... being 'busy' is not being productive." -Mike Westerdal

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0:25 – Get to know Critical Bench’s founder, Mike Westerdal

2:00 –Mike recounts life before Critical Bench

6:15 – Mike reveals meaning behind company’s name and how it all started

11:53 – How he managed a day job and business at the same time

19:17 – Importance of taking massive action and surrounding yourself with the right people

29:00 – Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness

35:55 – The value of investing in yourself

38:25 – What is Servant Leadership?

41:10 – The difference between being busy and being productive

44:53 – Finding freedom through structure

48:00 – What it means to surrender everything to God

53:34 – The power of prayer

54:52 – Mike gives powerful tips to first-time business owners

1:03:56 – The power of passion and perseverance

1:12:59 – Critical Bench’s website and social media channels

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Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success

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Ep 99 From Screaming Fans to Desperate Souls ft. Anberlin Lead Singer Stephen Christian Arnold Feb 26, 2020

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Stephen Christian, the former lead vocalist and songwriter of Anberlin, one of the greatest alternative (Christian) rock bands, is as talented and brilliant as musicians get. His writing and vocal style is a combination that is unlike any other, one you'll never forget.
Anberlin having sold more than a million albums in their 12-year existence, this Floridian band has toured the world with some of the biggest names and their music has peaked in the top ten on various Billboard charts.
Stephen, a devout follower of Jesus Christ, used (and continues to use) his talents to spread the word of hope through writing and singing about real life events and the struggles and victories we face or will face.

On today's episode, SBD Co-Host and Anberlin-fan Brian Klepacki sat down with Stephen Christian Arnold and had an awesome chat about passion, purpose, struggles, and hope.

You will not want to skip over this inspiring and raw conversation that really dug down deep into the 'stuff' we all carry with us each day.
(And if you haven't heard any of their music, you definitely need to add Anberlin to your playlist. They rock!)

"I am waking up and my teeth are clenched, my hands are squeezed so tight there's no blood in them... Where are you God, what is happening!?" -Stephen Christian Arnold

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0:25 – Get to know Anberlin lead singer, Stephen Christian Arnold

3:48 – Stephen Christian Arnold on how he started in music

5:56 – When passion leads to burnout

7:00 – What’s kept Anberlin together for 12 years?

9:16 – Stephen Christian Arnold shares where he finds musical inspiration

13:19 – Here’s how his song writing style reflects who he is

15:42 – What were you wrestling with God about?

18:45 – Stephen Christian Arnold gives an encouraging message to those who are wrestling with God

20:43 – Do you take your faith to work?

24:05 – Stephen Christian Arnold shares what called him into pastoral ministry

31:08 – Signs you are right where you’re supposed to be

34:01 – How do you want people to remember Anberlin?

35:03 – His ideal face-to-face conversation with God

37:33 – Stephen Christian Arnold on walking in God’s plan

42:03 – Stephen Christian Arnold shares some parting words of inspiration

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Ep 98 The World's Greatest Fat Burning Stretch Feb 19, 2020

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What if there was a way to quickly and easily improve your flexibility while torching fat and building strength? Would you do it?

The real secret to flexibility and burning fat is the same: movement.

But the fitness industry wants to convince you otherwise… That you need to starve yourself with crash diets, you need to follow complicated 12-week programs and you need to spend hours doing cardio every day.

Nope. Wrong.

Listen in as Coaches Brian Klepacki and Chris Wilson shatter those perceptions about fat loss and getting fit. The great news is you can do it much faster and easier than what you’ve been conditioned to believe. It’s time to find out about this one specific way of stretching that can torch body fat and burn through 400 calories per hour!

"It's a movement pattern that wakes up everything from your brain all the way down to your feet because you're using everything in between." -Brian Klepacki

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4:03 – Difference between flexibility and mobility

9:12 – Why stretching is extremely important

13:21 – Wake up your entire body by doing THIS

16:19 – Everything you need to know about Metabolic Stretching

21:51 – Coaches Brian and Chris reveal inspiration behind Metabolic Stretching program

24:40 – 3 lies the weight loss industry needs you to believe

27:50 – Is the program suitable for a beginner?

31:13 – Static Stretching vs. Dynamic Stretching: Which is better?

34:05 – Types of modalities incorporated in the program

38:57 – Why Metabolic Stretching is the first and only fat burning stretching routine

41:02 – Reach out to us through social media channels

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Ep 97 Why Personal Training Sucks Feb 12, 2020

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Sure, personal training is an admirable career path, providing a great service to people who want to improve their health, wellness and get stronger...BUT these are the reasons WHY becoming a personal trainer may not be for everyone.

In fact, personal training can really suck at times. No matter your passion and love of something… if you’re too heavily invested in something it can burn you out!

Listen closely as coaches Chris Wilson and Brian Klepacki get real and share their personal account of over 30 years of combined training experience.

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Strength Coach Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS has been coaching (aka personal training) people for over 15 years. He has a Master’s degree in Exercise Science, is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA and he's also certified to do the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) which is used with high level athletes to assess their movement patterns.

Coach Chris Wilson took a different route… after graduating college with a degree in Communications he followed his fitness passions and began working for World Gym and surrounded himself with trainers, bodybuilders and health experts. After years of personal training and working with high level coaches like Powerlifter Lloyd Weinstein, Gym Owner Benjamin Prentiss and the legendary Charles Poliquin, he eventually moved onto gym management.

"You'll make good hourly wages but you're limited with how many hours you have in a week and how much energy you have." -Chris Wilson

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0:25 – Get to know your Strong By Design podcast hosts, Chris & Brian

5:01 – Why personal training can actually suck

9:42 – Coach Chris reveals one of his PT nicknames

12:31 – The time commitment for a personal trainer

19:33 – The ugly side of personal training

21:58 – Why being a personal trainer can make you “less” healthy

24:43 – Importance of keeping up to date with personal training trends

28:10 – Why you should choose the right personal trainer with quality certification(s)

39:08 – Factors leading to personal trainer burnout syndrome

42:00 – How to create a personal training program for your client

48:33 – Where you can go to find Critical Bench’s programs and exercise related videos

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5 Reasons Why Personal Training Sucks as a Career

How to Design a Personal Training Program for Any Client

How to Create the Perfect Personal Training Session for Your Client

Personal Training Workouts – Beginner to Advanced Training

Personal Training Certifications – Which Ones are BEST and Why?

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Ep 96 The Massive Potential of Stem Cell Therapy ft. Dr Scot Gray Feb 05, 2020

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What exactly is Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine? In what may seem like a huge ocean of information that only medical doctors could possibly understand there is a lot about this type of medicine and therapy that you really MUST know and can easily understand…

At the forefront of Stem Cell therapy is Dr. Scot Gray, a serial entrepreneur. He built and sold a successful chiropractic and decompression practice, The Ohio Neck & Back Pain Relief Centers in Marion, Ohio and now owns Gray Marketing Enterprises, LLC. His Stem Cell One has helped start stem cell clinics in multiple states and is a partner in Regenerative Health Centers of Florida and CellSpark.

Dr. Gray sits down with Coach Tonya Fines to discuss the massive potential of stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine on modern day medical practice and looking ahead into the future of medicine and how we may want to look at “healing and disease prevention!”

He is also the proud father of 2 wonderful girls and husband to his beautiful bride Jenn.

He now focuses on delivering done-for-you marketing and turn-key systems fir doctors using stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine to take their practices and the health of their communities to the next level.

"These cells aren't going in, becoming part of you and building a new me." -Dr Scot Gray

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0:25 – Get to know Dr. Scot Gray

2:57 – How he got into regenerative medicine

6:25 – Dr. Scot Gray on why he shifted from chiropractic to regenerative medicine

10:58 – Stem cell therapy: What you need to know

12:57 – Types of stem cells

24:27 – How does the body heal itself?

30:10 – Importance of making good health decisions

36:30 – Who can benefit from stem cell therapy?

42:04 – The difference between cord blood and stem cells

46:17 – Where and how to start stem cell therapy?