The Art of Fitness

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Nutrition Basics Jul 05, 2017

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On this episode of The Art of Fitness Steve lays down the framework to a solid nutrition plan based on individual differences and desired outcomes. Topics covered on this episode: -Specific adaptations to imposed demands - Macronutrients - The role each macronutrient plays in the body - Models of nutrition - Determining macronutrient needs per desired outcomes - A formula for determining Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) This and all episodes of The Art of Fitness podcast is for education and information purposes only and should not be confused with a prescription for what and how you should eat or train.

Q&A #1 with Steve Jun 28, 2017

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On this episode of The Art of Fitness, Steve Talks with You, the listeners. This is the first of the question and answer only episodes from questions submitted solely from The Art of Fitness listening community. Some topics covered in this episode are: -The optimal time to stretch/mobilize, and the difference. -What to look for when choosing a gym. -The concept of “raising the stakes”, in your imagination, to produce change. - The difference between pain and injury. - How to push through pain. - Training frequency for a beginner. - Rest duration between training sessions. -The concept of “wide angle vision”. **Disclaimer: The subjects covered in this and all episodes of The Art of Fitness are for information only and should not be construed as a prescription for your personal health regimen.

How to Do It All With a Smile. The Val Voboril Episode. Jun 21, 2017

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On this episode of The Art of Fitness, Steve talks with Val Voboril. Val is a 38 year old 4th grade elementary school teacher from Fresno, California. She’s also a professional CrossFit athlete, a mom, and is just 3 classes away from completing her Masters in Education at Cal Coast University. Some of Val’s accomplishments in the CrossFit arena: 2009- CrossFit Games (medical withdrawal after event 1), 2010- CrossFit Games Individual Female 3rd place overall, Teacher of the Year Award 2011- had her daughter Vin 2012 - Southern California Regional 3rd, CrossFit Games 5th. 2013- Southern California Regional 3rd, CrossFit Games 3rd. 2014 - Southern California Regional 3rd, CrossFit Games 5th. 2015 - Super California Regional 15th 2016 - Declined regional invitation, Competed on a Team with Maddy Meyers and Regan Huckaby at Wodapalooza and took 1st for the elite female team division 2017 - Masters Online Qualifier 7th in the world, California Regional 4th, (Open 353rd in the world, 21st in SoCal), Educator of the Year Award In this episode, Val shares, for the first time publicly, her largest life hurdle; how she lived with and ultimately overcame a 10 year battle with bulimia. For those of you who feel a little overwhelmed with life or the choices you’ve made, this is a do not miss episode. Val juggles so much in her everyday and she has made a habit out of succeeding. All, with a smile. For further details, info, and resources, join The Art of Fitness email list at www.theartoffitnesspodcast.com

How To Turn perceived limitations into assets. The Jamie Hagiya Episode. Jun 14, 2017

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On This episode of The Art of Fitness, Steve talks with Jamie Hagiya. Jamie is a 32 year old CrossFit athlete, coach, and owner of Torrence CrossFit in California. This 5’2” competitive force of positivity, strength and inspiration is a team member of the Phoenix Rise in the national pro grid league, a former point guard for USC, a retired European professional basketball player, and a CrossFit Games Veteran. She has been a staple Regionals competitor since 2013, but after a full rupture of her Achilles in 2014, she has made a remarkable climb to achieve an 18th place worldwide finish at the 2016 CrossFit Games. For further details, info, and resources, join The Art of Fitness email list at www.theartoffitnesspodcast.com

How to Acquire the Single Greatest Skill You Can Possess. The Tony Blauer Episode. Jun 07, 2017

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On this episode of The Art of Fitness Steve Talks with Tony Blauer. Tony is a legend in the world of combatives. One of a very small group of experts on the subject who has successfully disseminated his work across all combat communities including: self-defense, combat sport, and military and law enforcement, Tony’s research into the psychology and physiology of fear mitigation and confrontation management has influenced many. Tony has been teaching personal self-defense to individuals, military, and law enforcement for over 35 years. Early in his teaching career, he had a student that got messed up pretty bad in a street fight, and that incident made Tony reflect real hard on what it was he was teaching which ultimately gave way to The SPEAR system. Based on an 80000-year-old DNA, SPEAR teaches one to tap into the amygdala’s natural fight or flight response in order to utilize the human instinct to flinch. This gross motor natural phenomenon, wired deep inside of all of us, is what Tony feels is the very thing that can be used as a weapon for self preservation when forced into a violent situation. For further details, info, and resources, join The Art of Fitness email list at www.theartoffitnesspodcast.com

How to turn set backs into successes. The Christian Lucero Episode May 31, 2017

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On this episode of The Art of Fitness, Steve Talks with Christian Lucero. Christian is a 24 year old CrossFit athlete and head coach at CrossFit AVA. A former college football player, wrestler, has made himself a recognized name in the world of CrossFit in just a few short years. His 1rst individual regional appearance was in 2014 where he failed to break the top 20, In the 2015 open he finished 1st in the southwest. And in 2016 he made his CrossFit games debut where he finished 18th worldwide. Poised for a return to the 2017 CrossFit Games, Christian was sitting in 1st place in the 2017 California regional going into the final day. Unfortunately, Christian suffered an injury to his pectoral which forced him to withdraw from competition. For further details, info, and resources, join The Art of Fitness email list at www.theartoffitnesspodcast.com

How to live up to your own standards. The Logan Collins Episode. May 24, 2017

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On this episode of The Art of Fitness, Steve Talks with Logan Collins. Logan is a 25 year old CrossFit athlete and Owner of CrossFit Rejoice in Wylie Texas. Growing up in Wylie Texas, he played a little football when he was young, focused on baseball through high school, and tried his hand as a fireman when he joined the world. All the while, Logan says that he had no real work ethic. When he found CrossFit in 2015, he didn’t know anything about the sport. That’s when he started his quick and dramatic climb to competing on the world stage. In 2015 he placed 7th at the south regional, this was when he qualified using ring pull ups because he didn’t have a pull up bar. In 2016, he climbed to 3rd place in the south regional after he finished 45th worldwide in the open. That was his ticket to his rookie season at the 2016 CrossFit games. Logan made another jump at this years south regional where he got 1st place overall earning him an invite to the 2017 CrossFit games in Madison Wisconsin. For further details, info, and resources, join The Art of Fitness email list at www.theartoffitnesspodcast.com

How to love who you are. The Tasia Percevecz episode. May 17, 2017

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On this episode of The Art of Fitness, Steve Talks with Tasia Percevecz Tasia is a 26 year old CrossFit athlete and is also a coach at CrossFit Free in Salam New Hampshire. A Gymnast from the age of 5, Tasia was offered a full ride gymnastics scholarship to the University of New Hampshire where she earned a Bachelors in Biology. After graduating in 2013 and leaving competitive gymnastics, Tasia felt lost, milling around gym floors, bouncing from treadmill to elliptical. Tasia was then introduced to CrossFit and started her journey as a competitor shortly after. She made her regional debut in the 2015 season, and at the 2016 CrossFit games she found herself with a 15th place worldwide finish. For further details, info, and resources, join The Art of Fitness email list at www.theartoffitnesspodcast.com

How to make it back after missing by a fraction. The Roy Gamboa Episode. May 10, 2017

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On this episode of The Art of Fitness, Steve Talks with Roy Gamboa. Roy is a 30 year old National Pro Grid League athlete, coach at elevate crew CrossFit , and a firefighter in Abilene, TX. Originally from Odessa, TX, he’s been living in Abilene since 2007 where he graduated from Hardin-Simmons University with a bachelors in sports fitness and a Masters in kinesiology. Roy Started CrossFit in August of 2012 and earned a spot at the Reebok CrossFit Games in 2013 , 2015, and 2016. Also in 2016, it was his first year being chosen for A National Pro Grid League team, competing for the (New York rhinos). For further details, info, and resources, join The Art of Fitness email list at www.theartoffitnesspodcast.com

How to program the machine to do one thing and only one thing. The Travis Williams Episode. May 03, 2017

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On this episode of The Art of Fitness, Steve talks with Travis Williams. Travis is a 24 year old CrossFit athlete, recovering Yu–Gi–Oh! addict, and a member of Misfit Athletics. Travis' single-minded focus has taken him to The Reebok CrossFit Games in both 2015 and 2016. More impressive than his 19th place worldwide finish in 2016, is the fact that he did so after living a sedentary lifestyle and being almost 100 pounds overweight just five years prior. For further details, info, and resources, join The Art of Fitness email list at www.theartoffitnesspodcast.com

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