Transformation Talks

On today’s episode of Transformation Talks, we’re joined by Angela Gargano, a four-time American Ninja Warrior, three-time cover girl, and Pull-Up expert.Here’s what we got into during the interview:Angela's unconventional path into the fitness industry (00:45)What Angela’s most excited for in the coming months (09:30)How she fell in love with Pull-Up coaching (10:44)Everything you need to know about doing your first Pull-Up (16:56)Angela’s experience on American Ninja Warrior (24:52)Appreciating your body and mind for all of its capabilities—and not just how it looks (30:02)How ANY of us can develop grit and mental toughness (31:21)Angela’s “Strong Feels Good” program (34:21)Why tracking your workouts NEEDS to become non-negotiable (38:29)How to find a community of people who make you better (43:00)Angela’s Quick 6 answers (51:36)Here’s where you can connect more deeply with Angela:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_gargano/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaGarganoFitnessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaGarganoFitnessWebsite: https://www.angela-gargano.com/ FREE Pull-Up Guide: https://www.angela-gargano.com/free-pullup-challengeClaim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On today’s episode of Transformation Talks, we’re joined by Jason Helmes, an online fitness coach and the owner of Anyman Fitness. He helps people all over the world get healthier with simple, realistic strategies for “living the dream.”We got into quite a bit on today’s episode:Jason’s radical transformation story (00:54)The NEW Anyman Fitness app (11:12)The biggest mistakes Jason made early in his fitness journey (16:12)What everybody needs to BEFORE eating “intuitively” (27:14)The two most common food tracking myths (32:10)The “Big 3 Rules” and how they can change your life (35:31)The truth about cardio and weight loss (39:26)The “minimum effective dose” of exercise (43:34)How to learn to love exercising (50:23)The ebbs and flows of an effective plan with every season of life (53:01)The overlooked benefit of “rigidly” tracking your food for 1-2+ years (57:44)The value of realistic expectations and being patient (62:36)Focusing on the PROCESS instead of the result (64:43)A good dieter versus a GREAT dieter (68:54)What an “intense” workout really is (73:43)Why Jason and I often recommendation full immersion over small changes (79:05)Jason’s Quick 6 answers (84:40)Here’s where you can connect more deeply with Jason:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anymanfitness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnymanFitnessTwitter: https://twitter.com/anymanfitnessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JasonHelmes-anymanfitnessWebsite: https://anymanfitness.com/Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On today’s episode of Transformation Talks, we’re joined by Amanda Hart, a holistic health coach who specializes in fitness, nutrition and mental health. She also specializes in reverse dieting, weight loss, and pre and post-natal fitness. Recently, she also began helping people integrate psychedelic medicine into their lives.Here’s what we chatted about on today’s episode:How Amanda got into the health and fitness space (00:44)The evolution of the fitness industry and online coaching (04:36)How to approach food tracking in a non-daunting way (06:32)The value of eating enough protein and how to actually do it (09:40)How bodybuilding impacted Amanda’s personal journey (12:30)Overcoming perfectionism and tracking-induced stress (15:01)How to eat better WITHOUT the help of an app (19:16)The ins and outs of reverse dieting (20:17)How to get comfortable eating more (22:58)The realities of intuitive eating (28:33)How to eat more mindfully (32:21)Amanda’s Quick 6 answers (39:13)Here’s where you can connect more deeply with Amanda:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hartwellness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaEdellYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmandaEdellWebsite: https://www.amandahartwellness.com/Podcast: https://mattmcleod.org/podcast/Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On today’s episode of Transformation Talks, we’re joined by Matt McLeod, who is an online fitness coach, a Registered Dietitian, and a content creator based out of Lexington, Kentucky. He helps men and women look great naked, be proud of who they are, and enjoy life.Here’s what we chatted about on today’s episode:How Matt got into dietetics and fitness (00:48)How bodybuilding impacted Matt’s life and eventually his business (09:16)When and how to take your foot off the fat loss gas (15:44)A case for rapid fat loss (30:57)How to stop dieting without blowing your progress (40:17)A “low effort” fat loss plan (46:32)The importance of SPEED in sustainable approaches (51:10)Matt’s Quick 6 answers (63:20)Here’s where you can connect more deeply with Matt:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmcleod6/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattmcleod6YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MattMcLeod6Website: https://mattmcleod.org/Podcast: https://mattmcleod.org/podcast/Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On today’s episode of Transformation Talks, we’re joined by Susan Niebergall, who is a sixty-one year old online strength coach, the owner of Susan Niebergall Fitness, and the co-coach of the Inner Circle with Jordan Syatt.She has a passion for helping people change their lives by getting as strong as possible, and finally losing the stubborn fat they never thought they could lose.She also wants to empower women, and spread the message that it's NEVER too late to move better, feel better, lose fat, and build muscle.Here’s what we chatted about on today’s episode:Why Susan is so passionate about health and fitness (03:14)The biggest adjustments she made when hiring a coach for the first time (09:06)The definition of a “successful” diet (15:21)Exercising less to get MORE results (17:28)Effective weight loss workouts (27:41)The most underrated strength training benefits (34:52)The truth about working out at home (39:42)Overcoming gym intimidation (43:38)Susan’s first time consciously CHOOSING to gain weight (49:06)Gaining muscle as a woman (55:51)Why Susan wrote Fit at Any Age: It’s Never Too Late (58:41)The problem with intuitive eating (61:40)Susan’s Quick 6 answers (63:18)Here’s where you can connect more deeply with Susan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanniebergallfitness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanniebergallfitnessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMgJLbITYjJnd3Q6buGGmwWebsite: http://susanniebergallfitness.com/Podcast: http://susanniebergallfitness.com/podcast/Inner Circle: https://www.sfinnercircle.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Fit-Any-Age-Never-Late/dp/1736092308Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On today’s episode of Transformation Talks, we’re joined by Jared Hamilton, an online fitness coach who specializes in the “inner work”: changing your mindset, emotions, beliefs, and total ways of thinking.We both consider inner work a prerequisite for permanent change, otherwise you'll end up building a "nice home on a shitty foundation"—which sets you up for a lifetime of yo-yo dieting and non-lasting results.Here’s everything else we chatted about:How Jared got into online coaching (00:46)When and how “inner work” became Jared’s focal point (05:15)The WORST way to begin a diet (11:18)What Jared asks of every client to set them up for long-term success (13:35)How to get more comfortable being patient with the process (20:26)Making “inner work” tactical and specific (22:52)How to stop being so hard on yourself (32:00)Everything you need to know about journaling and meditation (39:34)How to begin prioritizing inner work ASAP (54:20)Jared’s Quick 6 answers (57:07)Here’s where you can connect more deeply with Jared:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjaredhamilton/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JaredHamiltonWebsite: https://hamiltontrained.com/Hamilton Trained Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-hamilton-trained-podcast/id1349300090Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On today's episode of Transformation Talks, we're joined by Amber Tacy, H.B.I.C. of Dancers Who Lift, a global health and wellness platform for professional performers.Amber has been a great friend for years, and it's been amazing to see her touch so many lives with her coaching business.Here's what we spoke about in this episode:How Amber became a professional dancer and the H.B.I.C. of Dancers Who Lift (1:27)How Amber learned the “right way” to approach health and fitness (7:39)The unique wellness obstacles associated with professional dancing (12:14)Amber’s “wake-up call” and journey to a better relationship with food (15:49)How habit stacking can change your life without exorbitant efforts (21:31)What “toning up” REALLY means and how to do it (26:55)The ins and outs of Amber’s “Ten to Tone” challenge (32:19)NON-workout focuses that influence your transformation goals (39:14)Amber’s Quick 6 answers (43:43)Here's where you can connect with her more deeply:Amber's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambertacy/Amber's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambertacyDancers Who Lift Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancerswholift/Dancers Who Lift Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancerswholiftDancers Who Lift website: https://dancerswholift.com/Dancers Who Lift photographer: https://www.instagram.com/j.eaglephotography/Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On today's episode of Transformation Talks, I get into something I'm really passionate about: accountability.I would argue that it's one of the most misunderstood topics in the health and fitness space, and a dead giveaway that it's NOT well understood is any version of the phrase "holding myself accountable"—as that's not logistically possible.By definition, an effective accountability source needs to be external, and that's exactly what I went over on today's episode.Here's the full breakdown:Why you can’t hold YOURSELF accountable (00:44)How our responsiveness to accountability varies and evolves (02:59)How quantitative accountability works (05:13)How social accountability works (07:28)How deadline-based accountability works (09:47)How financial accountability works (13:06)How public accountability works (16:47)How personal accountability works (18:43)A recap of the six best sources and how to maximize them (21:49)How a coach can offer 4-6 of these sources and get you better results (24:11)The ONE takeaway everybody should have from this episode (26:00)You can review all of these topics in article form here: https://herculesperformance.com/accountability/A rating or review for this episode would be greatly appreciated!Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On today’s episode of Transformation Talks, we’re joined by Mike Doehla, founder of Stronger U, food detective, and helper of people trying to get out of the dieting rat race.Currently, Stronger U has a team of 80+ coaches, Dietitians, and nutrition experts that have helped 50,000+ people across the world eat better and get healthier. They’ve grown at a very rapid pace because of their world class customer service, emphasis on sustainability, and no-BS approach to nutritional education.Here's a breakdown of Mike and I's conversation:Stronger U’s backstory (00:44)How Mike got into nutrition coaching and developed his skills (05:53)How Mike helped his first few clients (07:45)Why tracking your nutrition is so important (10:22)How to STOP feeling bad for being imperfect (13:48)Psychologically dieting versus physiologically dieting (19:32)The “Hawthorne effect” and why it’s relevant to weight loss (25:43)How to stop stressing the scale so much (28:45)The ins and outs of maintenance phases (36:03)Why avoiding snacks is in your best interest (44:08)Mike’s Quick 6 answers (48:05)Here’s where you can connect more deeply with Mike and Stronger U:Stronger U’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stronger-u-radio-with-mike-doehla/id1268264582Stronger U’s site: https://strongeru.com/Stronger U’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongeru/Mike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedoehla/Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/

On today's episode of Transformation Talks, I'm joined by Kurt Ellis, a New York-based performance coach and wellness professional who specializes in getting people stronger and improving their overall performance.But he's also a wiz in the kitchen—which is particularly impressive, given his busy schedule as a trainer, father, and husband. In this interview, he breaks down how you can get good in the kitchen, too—and actually have a little bit of fun doing it.Here's the full breakdown of our conversation:How Kurt and I connected while interviewing for jobs (01:50)How Kurt went from Jamaica to the football field to banking to fitness (2:36)How Kurt “stumbled” into performance specialization (10:31)The biggest training mistakes people make (14:44)How to train around pain (23:07)How to make performance-friendly nutrition realistic (31:06)Everything you NEED to know about meal prep (39:03)How to have fun making delicious meals (53:36)Kurt’s Quick 6 answers (57:50)How Kurt’s son got on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s radar (63:57)Here's where you can connect deeper:Website: https://www.trainbynd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtgellis/"The Rock" Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/BpfYMF1F3LV/Claim five of my best transformation resources for FREE here: https://samforget.com/bundle/You can apply for a spot in my VIP Coaching program here: https://samforget.com/coaching/