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Ep. 32: Lebert Equalizers Creator Marc Lebert Aug 23, 2018

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Marc Lebert is the creator of the several pieces of fitness equipment, including his best-selling Lebert EQualizers (the dip/row parallel bars that you see me using all the time). He talks candidly about the pride-swallowing journey involved in creating and marketing fitness products. And he shares some key insights into what this overly crowded space will look like in the years to come.

The topics covered include:

- How Canadians are different than Americans

- The difference between ideas and execution

- How ridiculously difficult it is create fitness equipment

- And much more!

Please follow Marc on Instagram at @Marc_Lebert and check out his website at: Lebert Equalizers

And you can get $40 off his Lebert EQualizer dip/row parallel bars with the coupon code: TheDailyBJ

FYI- I use the black XL pair of bars since I'm taller at 6'2".

Ep. 31: From Oklahoma to South Beach with Sean Garner Aug 16, 2018

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Sean Garner is a top trainer based in Miami's iconic South Beach. But he's a small town dude with roots in Oklahoma. Sean's journey from point A to point B is a fascinating one. I had the pleasure of meeting Sean in the second season of the Men's Health Next Top Trainer reality show (that nobody saw). It's been a real pleasure watching him grow and seeing his star rise over the last several years.

The topics covered include:

- Sean's early success as a trainer out the gate

- His failed gym owner experience

- Making the move to South Beach for a fresh start

- How to stay fit as a busy dad - And much more!

Please follow Sean on Instagram at @SeanGarner and check out his website at: http://garnerfit.com

Ep. 30: High-Frequency Training and Huge in a Hurry with Dr. Chad Waterbury Aug 06, 2018

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I had the great honor & pleasure of hosting THE Dr. Chad Waterbury (@drchadwaterbury) in the #GardenOfGainz for a killer episode of THE WEEKLY BJ podcast recently. I get asked all the time who to read or who to follow. Chad is that dude! I’ve been reading and following his work since 2003 and he’s truly one of the greats in this field.

The topics covered include:

- How to get HUGE IN A HURRY

- The secret sauce behind High-Frequency Training (HFT)

- The best way to get better at pullups and make your calves grow

- The real benefits of cardio

- And much more!

Please follow Chad on Instagram at @DrChadWaterbury and check out his website at: http://chadwaterbury.com

Ep. 29: Purpose-Driven Equipment for Pain-Free Gainz with Purmotion Founder Jorge Bonnet Jul 28, 2018

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Jorge Bonnet was an Olympian in Judo and the Bobsled for his native country of Puerto Rico. He's also the founder of Purmotion, creators of some of the finest, innovative fitness equipment I've ever seen or used. His motto is: "Fitness is not a sport; it prepares you for sport. And Fitness shouldn't hurt you; it should help you." Jorge is honestly a strength and conditioning genius. He recently visited me at my #GardenOfGainz in Malibu, CA and I learned so much from his a short 48 hours. Plus he's a quality dude and as my wife will tell you, I've always been partial to Puerto Ricans.

The topics covered include:

- How Jorge dealt with being bullied growing up

- The 4 key movements that built all the great empires

- How he created the ultimate bodyweight training tool, the AirFit

- His many innovations with landmine training (one-sided barbell exercises)

- Breaking up with his former business partner

- And much more!

Get 10% off of all Purmotion products at Purmotion.net with my coupon code: TheDailyBJ

And be sure to check out my brand-new site GardenOfGainz.com so I can show you how to build the home gym of your dreams!

Ep. 28: Real Talk with Celebrity Trainer Ashley Borden Jul 16, 2018

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Ashley Borden has thrived for nearly 3 decades in an industry that most people typically last 3 years or less in. And she's sassy and tells it like it is, which I absolutely dig about her! This was without a doubt one of the most fun and memorable episodes we've done to date. Ash is the real deal and so funny!

The topics covered include:

- Client horror stories

- How to set clear expectations with training clients

- How to cut through the bull in LA

- And much more!

Please follow Ashley on IG @AshleyBordenFitness and check out her website at: https://ashleyborden.com

Ep. 27: The "Queen of Workouts" Alexia Clark Jul 09, 2018

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Alexia Clark has one of the hottest workout pages on Instagram. She's also one of the most prolific and creative content creators inside and outside of fitness. I was lucky to have Alexia as a background model in my last Men's Health DVD (MetaShred Extreme) and it's been so awesome to see her explode into superstar status in just a few short years. She's an incredibly hard worker!

The topics covered include:

- How to get over a million followers on Instagram

- Her best workout tips for beginners

- Proper gym etiquette

- How to fuse fashion with fitness

- And much more!

Please follow Alexia Clark on IG @Alexia_Clark and check out her website at: https://www.alexia-clark.com

Ep. 26: Silent Mike on Powerlifting, YouTube, & Podcasting Jul 03, 2018

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Mike Farr (aka Silent Mike) is a Reebok athlete, prolific podcaster, YouTuber, coach, and powerlifter. Mike is one of the most affable, fun-loving, down-to-Earth dudes you'll ever meet. He's also a great dancer.

The topics covered include:

- What makes a good podcast

- How he uses Twitch and video games to connect with his audience

- How to make good content on YouTube

- Mike's top powerlifting tips

- And much more!

Please follow Mike on Instagram @SilentMikke (yes, the extra "k" is intentional) and check his new "Momma's Boy Podcast" wherever podcasts are available.

Ep. 25: Avoiding Extremes with Sohee Lee! Jun 26, 2018

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Sohee Lee is an evidence-based fitness coach and published author. She specializes in practical strength training and nutrition advice for men and women looking to sift through all of the bull out there in the health and fitness space. She's also super cool and down to Earth and I think you'll really dig her spirit and style.

The topics covered include:

- When do calories count?

- How should women train differently than men?

- The slippery slope of trigger foods

- Common gym mistakes

- Counting calories and macros 101

- And much more!

Please follow Sohee on IG @SoheeFit and check out her website SoheeFit.com

Ep. 24: Suit Up with Deadpool Trainer Don Saladino Jun 13, 2018

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Don Saladino is the owner of Drive Clubs in NYC. He's also the trainer to Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Blake Lively, & a host of other celebs. Don trains superheroes and specializes in getting people cover ready. But he also helps Average Joes and Janes maximize their potential. The topics covered include: - How to work with (instead of against) other top trainers - Dealing with wacky media appearances - How Planet Fitness rejected one of his clients because they were too heavy! - Don's daily training and business schedule - And much more! Please follow Don on Instagram @DonSaladino and visit his website at: DonSaladino.com

Ep. 23: Talking Shop with Trainer to the Stars Gunnar Peterson Jun 04, 2018

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Gunnar Peterson is one of the most popular and prolific trainers ever. He's pretty much trained every big name celebrity (including Sylvester Stallone, J-Lo, Angelina Jolie, The Kardashians, etc.) and he's also the strength and conditioning coach for the LA Lakers. And his gym in LA is jam-packed with multiple levels of the best gym equipment you'll ever use. My jaw literally dropped when I saw the entire spread of fitness eats and treats. The topics covered include: - How Gunnar built arguably the most stacked gym in the world - His training & nutrition philosophy - How the fitness industry has evolved since his start in the late 80's - The most important part of client retention (it's not what you think) - And much more! Please follow Gunnar on Instagram @GunnarFitness and check out this website GunnarPeterson.com.

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