Josh Henkin is a CSCS and Master RKC with twenty years of experience. His innovative Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT™) has allowed him to present in more than 13 countries and publish in top outlets like Men’s Health and the Wall Street Journal. Josh has coached people of all backgrounds, including the U.S. Army Special Forces Recruiting Battalion and U.S. Marines. He is the creator of The Ultimate Sandbag and you can learn more about his programs at DVRTFitness.com.

3 KEY POINTS:

1. Equipment is a tool to accomplish a specific goal, not just a “toy”

2. Mastery of a subject and putting into practice what you’ve learned is key to getting your clients results.

3. When learning a new tool, understand HOW and WHY this tool will help you accomplish a specific goal.

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In this episode we talk with Josh Henkin the creator of The Ultimate Sandbag and the Dynamic Variable Resistance Training System (DVRT). Josh discusses the importance of really understanding why you use certain exercises and tools in your programs to help your clients reach their specific goals. He reminds us that equipment isn’t merely a “toy” but should be used for a purpose.

And while he talks about continuing to learn, Josh mentions that you shouldn’t simply hop from thing to thing. That it is important to learn to master a subject and actually practice implementing it with your clients. While continuing to learn is important, going from conference to conference and trend to trend won’t necessarily help you build a business or get your clients the best results!

JOSH’S FAST FIVE FITNESS FACTS

Q: What’s your favorite exercise?

Sandbag Clean and Press

Q: What exercise do you hate…but love at the same time?

Front Loaded Single Leg Deadlift

Q: What is the best book you’ve ever read?

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey

Q: What is your favorite Pump Up Song?

Enter Sandman – Metallica

Q: If you could train with one person (alive or dead) who would it be? 

George hackenschmidt (Or any of the classic strongmen)

Justine Moore, a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, is the owner of JustineFit.com. Justine started her fitness journey as a figure competitor, completing her first competition in 2010. Competing changed her life and helped her build confidence and overcome adversity, which inspired her to train other women and help them also build strength and confidence through a healthy lifestyle.

3 KEY POINTS:

1. Don’t compare yourself to other people.

2. Body acceptance is important.

3. Failures may get you down, but you’ve got to learn to accept them and move forward.

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In this episode we talk with Justine Moore of JustineFit.com. Justine shares her struggles to build confidence and develop body acceptance, struggles that many women, and even men, can relate to. She discusses how her passion for fitness led her to enter her first figure competition in 2010, which helped her find herself and build mental strength and confidence. Through competing Justine became a fitness model and a Met-Rx sponsored athlete.

She also then turned her passion into a business by starting JustineFit.com where she could help other women build confidence through a healthy diet and workout program. She now works with women to help them become healthier and happier while they enjoy their fitness journey!

JUSTINE’S FAST FIVE FITNESS FACTS

Q: What’s your favorite exercise?

Sumo Deadlift

Q: What exercise do you hate…but love at the same time?

Squats

Q: What is the best book you’ve ever read?

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

Q: What is your favorite Pump Up Song?

Shipping Up To Boston – Dropkick Murphys 

Till I Collapse – Eminem

Q: If you could train with one person (alive or dead) who would it be? 

Greg Plitt

Ashley Drummonds is the founder of ABS protein Pancakes. ABS is an acronym for Authentic Beauty and Strength. Ashley’s goal is to help people take charge of their life and health, allowing for the maximum amount of success and happiness by enhancing their health and fitness knowledge, learning to be real and authentic, building their business skills, and enjoying the experience along the way.

3 KEY POINTS:

1. Follow the Law of Attraction.

2. Don’t compare your fitness or business journey or timeline to anyone elses.

3. When women stick together it benefits everyone. A rising tide floats all boats.

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In this episode we talk with Ashley Drummonds the founder of ABS Protein Pancakes. Ashley tells her motivational story of how she started out as a personal trainer before founding a product line that was featured on ABC’s The Shark Tank.

In addition to ABS Protein pancakes, Ashley discusses her other projects including ABS TV. We discuss the importance of women sticking together in the fitness industry and not trying to go it alone.

A big feature in this episode is the law of attraction. Ashley discusses the importance of being genuine and making connections and how these can enhance both your business and personal life.

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THE FAST FIVE FITNESS FACTS

Q: What’s your favorite exercise?

Squats/Clean and Jerks

Q: What exercise do you hate…but love at the same time?

Pullups

Q: What is the best book you’ve ever read?

The 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris 

Q: What is your favorite Pump Up Song?

Fifth Harmony – Work From Home

Q: If you could train with one person (alive or dead) who would it be? 

Camille Leblanc Bazinet

Kate’s passion is to help people achieve their fat loss goals. An Exercise Physiologist and certified ACSM Health Fitness Specialist, Kate’s extensive research background and personal experience with transformation has helped thousands of people worldwide make a change.

3 KEY POINTS:

1. Finding balance in your life is critical to success.

2. Delegate what you don’t want to do to make more time for things you DO want to do.

3. Know what you like. Focus on that one thing and do it well.

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In this episode we talk with Kate Vidulich of fatlossaccelerators.com. Kate is a fat loss expert who studied Sports Science in Australia and then went into exercise rehab.

Kate had a training business in Manhattan before settling on the west coast in San Francisco where she continued her in person training as well as built up her online program Fat Loss Accelerators. Kate is a true fitness nut and loves trying all different types of fitness activities from classes at gyms around the city to rock climbing.

Kate shows us why it’s important to have a sense of humor and the importance of finding balance in the fitness industry.

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MENTIONED:

Choose Yourself – James Altucher 

THE FAST FIVE FITNESS FACTS

Q: What’s your favorite exercise?

TRX Ab Pikes

Q: What exercise do you hate…but love at the same time?

Kettlebell Swings

Q: What is the best book you’ve ever read?

Richard Branson Losing Your Virginity

Q: What is your favorite Pump Up Song?

All I Do Is Win – DJ Khaled

Q: If you could train with one person (alive or dead) who would it be? 

Michael Jordan with Steph Curry as a runner up

Travis Stoetzel is a certified strength and conditioning coach who owns and operates The Forged Athlete Gym in Omaha NE. He uses a blend of unconventional training methods via sandbags, kettlebells, and bodyweight mixed with in traditional barbel and dumbell training to help improve athletic performance and physique enhancement.

His clientele range from crazy weekend warriors, high school athletes, mma fighters, military personnel, all the way up to Olympic caliber wrestlers. You can find out more info about Travis and his aggressive strength methods at TravisStoetzel.com & Trainaggressive.com.

3 KEY POINTS:

1. Charge what you’re worth.
2. Qualified Leads – Find clients that will be good long-term clients.
3. Know your focus – Train like an athlete!

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An athlete all of his life, Travis built his gym around the philosophy that everyone can train like an athlete. This philosophy and training program helped him grow from his first 800 square foot facility into a 10,000 square foot space.

In the show, Travis talks about how he went from training at a globo gym to owning his own place and building his clientele. He talks about the dangerous of undercharging and even promoting your business on social media and sites that don’t attract your ideal client. He reminds us to charge what we are worth and take the time to filter out clients that will not add to the community or stay long-term.

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THE FAST FIVE FITNESS FACTS

Q: What’s your favorite exercise?

Clean and Press

Q: What exercise do you hate…but love at the same time?

Pistol Squats

Q: What is the best book you’ve ever read?

Think and Grow Rich

Q: What is your favorite Pump Up Song?

Anything Rage Against The Machine, Pantera or Metallica

Q: If you could train with one person (alive or dead) who would it be? 

Bruce Lee