

Over 40 Fitness Hacks
Brad Williams
Welcome to Over 40 Fitness Hacks, the podcast for individuals looking to fight the aging process while still enjoying their social lives. I provide invaluable insights, tips, and tricks tailored explicitly for the over-40 crowd. I have been a personal trainer and gym owner with over 14 years of experience. This show brings together health and wellness experts from around the globe. My goal is to help you unlock your full potential, regain vitality, and make the most out of every stage of life. Fitness after 40 doesn't have to be this hard!
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Feb 18, 2023 • 11min
289: Gabrielle Mazar - What Are All The Benefits From Pilates Exercise
What Are All The Benefits From Pilates Exercise
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Gabrielle Mazar - FitMinute Podcast
www.destinationfitcations.com
gabi@pilatestempe.com
Gabrielle is a personal fitness trainer, stretch therapist, and the owner of Healthy Body Works and Tempe Pilates. She has been helping people achieve their fitness goals for over a decade and has developed unique fitness plans for real people who face different challenges in their lives. In this episode, Gabrielle shares her expertise on pilates, stretching, and developing fitness plans that fit your lifestyle. She discusses the benefits of pilates, which is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall body posture.
Gabrielle explains how pilates can be used as a form of rehabilitation for injuries and how it can improve the overall quality of life. Gabrielle also emphasizes the importance of stretching, which is often overlooked in fitness routines. She explains how stretching can improve muscle function, reduce the risk of injury, and improve overall flexibility.
Gabrielle provides practical tips for incorporating stretching into your daily routine, even if you have a busy schedule. Throughout the episode, Gabrielle shares her real-world fitness plans for real people, which are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and challenges. She provides advice on how to stay motivated, set realistic goals, and make fitness a sustainable part of your life. So, if you are looking to develop a fitness plan that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve your goals, then you do not want to miss this episode. Join us as we learn from the expert, Gabrielle Mazar, and discover practical tips for achieving a healthy, fit life.
If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.
Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Feb 17, 2023 • 15min
288: Gabrielle Mazar - Why You Should Add Pilates To Your Workouts Now
Why You Should Add Pilates To Your Workouts Now
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Gabrielle Mazar - FitMinute Podcast
www.destinationfitcations.com
gabi@pilatestempe.com
Gabrielle is a personal fitness trainer, stretch therapist, and the owner of Healthy Body Works and Tempe Pilates. She has been helping people achieve their fitness goals for over a decade and has developed unique fitness plans for real people who face different challenges in their lives. In this episode, Gabrielle shares her expertise on pilates, stretching, and developing fitness plans that fit your lifestyle. She discusses the benefits of pilates, which is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall body posture.
Gabrielle explains how pilates can be used as a form of rehabilitation for injuries and how it can improve the overall quality of life. Gabrielle also emphasizes the importance of stretching, which is often overlooked in fitness routines. She explains how stretching can improve muscle function, reduce the risk of injury, and improve overall flexibility.
Gabrielle provides practical tips for incorporating stretching into your daily routine, even if you have a busy schedule. Throughout the episode, Gabrielle shares her real-world fitness plans for real people, which are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and challenges. She provides advice on how to stay motivated, set realistic goals, and make fitness a sustainable part of your life. So, if you are looking to develop a fitness plan that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve your goals, then you do not want to miss this episode. Join us as we learn from the expert, Gabrielle Mazar, and discover practical tips for achieving a healthy, fit life.
If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.
Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Feb 15, 2023 • 11min
287: Gabrielle Mazar - How Pilates and Stretch Therapy Can Help You
How Pilates and Stretch Therapy Can Help You
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Gabrielle Mazar - FitMinute Podcast
www.destinationfitcations.com
gabi@pilatestempe.com
Gabrielle is a personal fitness trainer, stretch therapist, and the owner of Healthy Body Works and Tempe Pilates. She has been helping people achieve their fitness goals for over a decade and has developed unique fitness plans for real people who face different challenges in their lives.
In this episode, Gabrielle shares her expertise on pilates, stretching, and developing fitness plans that fit your lifestyle. She discusses the benefits of pilates, which is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall body posture. Gabrielle explains how pilates can be used as a form of rehabilitation for injuries and how it can improve the overall quality of life.
Gabrielle also emphasizes the importance of stretching, which is often overlooked in fitness routines. She explains how stretching can improve muscle function, reduce the risk of injury, and improve overall flexibility. Gabrielle provides practical tips for incorporating stretching into your daily routine, even if you have a busy schedule.
Throughout the episode, Gabrielle shares her real-world fitness plans for real people, which are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and challenges. She provides advice on how to stay motivated, set realistic goals, and make fitness a sustainable part of your life.
So, if you are looking to develop a fitness plan that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve your goals, then you do not want to miss this episode. Join us as we learn from the expert, Gabrielle Mazar, and discover practical tips for achieving a healthy, fit life.
If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.
Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Feb 13, 2023 • 9min
286: Justin McClintock - Who Is Suitable For Online Personal Training?
Who Is Suitable For Online Personal Training?
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Justin McClintock - Feel Strong Fitness
www.FeelStrong.me
Social Media Handle: FeelStrongFit info@feelstrong.me
Intro: Welcome to the show! Today we are joined by Justin McClintock, a personal trainer and owner of Feel Strong Fitness. Justin has a wealth of experience in the fitness industry, and today we will be talking about online personal training and the importance of finding the right client for the right trainer.
Segment 1: Suitable Clients for Online Training Justin, can you tell us about the type of client that is best suited for online training? What are the key factors that a personal trainer should consider when deciding whether or not to take on an online client? How does the process of working with an online client differ from working with a client in person?
Segment 2: The Importance of Referral Can you talk about the importance of referral in the personal training industry? Why is it important for personal trainers to be able to refer clients to someone with more knowledge in a particular subject? How can personal trainers build a network of trusted colleagues to refer clients to when needed?
Segment 3: Keeping Clients Committed and Motivated What are the three biggest challenges of working with an online trainer, and how can they be overcome? How can a personal trainer motivate and keep a client committed to their fitness goals when working on an online platform? What role does feedback play in the online training process, and how can a personal trainer ensure that they are giving their clients the feedback they need to succeed?
Segment 4: Coachability and Taking Instruction Can you discuss the importance of a client being coachable and willing to take instruction from their personal trainer? How can a personal trainer determine if a client is coachable, and what steps can they take to ensure that their clients are receptive to their guidance?
Outro: Thanks for listening, and we'll be back next week with another great episode.
If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.
Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Feb 11, 2023 • 9min
285: Justin McClintock - Setbacks Holding You Back From Fitness Gains
Setbacks Holding You Back From Fitness Gains
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Justin McClintock - Feel Strong Fitness
www.FeelStrong.me
Social Media Handle: FeelStrongFit
info@feelstrong.me
Introduction:
In this episode, we interview Justin McClintock, a personal trainer from Feel Strong Fitness. Justin has a wealth of experience in the fitness industry, and he joins us to talk about how certain clients struggle with their fitness goals. He believes that deep assessments and a clear understanding of a client's current strength, balance, and goals are key to helping them overcome setbacks.
Main discussion points:
Understanding the Client's Needs: Justin emphasizes the importance of taking a deep assessment into a client's current strength, balance, and goals. This information is crucial in helping the client overcome any setbacks they may face in their fitness journey.
Specific and Reasonable Goals: Justin believes that every goal is reasonable and achievable with the right approach. He stresses the importance of having a specific and clear goal in order to track progress and keep the client motivated.
Journaling Progress: Justin also highlights the importance of journaling progress. Keeping track of a client's progress through journaling can help them stay motivated and see their progress over time.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Justin emphasizes the importance of taking a deep assessment into a client's current strength, balance, and goals. He also believes that having specific and reasonable goals, as well as journaling progress, are key to helping clients overcome any setbacks they may face in their fitness journey.
Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you found this episode informative. Stay tuned for our next episode where we explore more exciting topics in the world of fitness!
If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.
Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Feb 10, 2023 • 9min
284: Justin McClintock - Online Personal Trainer Focused On Clients With "Bigger Issues"
Online Personal Trainer Focused On Clients With "Bigger Issues"
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Justin McClintock - Feel Strong Fitness
www.FeelStrong.me
Social Media Handle: FeelStrongFit
info@feelstrong.me
Intro:
Welcome to the show and introduction to Justin McClintock from Feel Strong Fitness
Brief overview of Justin's background as a personal trainer, including his certifications as an Active Life professional and Olympic Weightlifting coach
Segment 1: Justin's approach to training clients with injuries, chronic pain, and muscle imbalances
How Justin's passion for helping clients with bigger problems led him to specialize in this area
Discussion of Justin's strategies for assessing and addressing these types of issues, including the importance of understanding the root cause of the problem
Examples of success stories and how Justin has helped clients overcome their injuries and chronic pain to improve their overall fitness and quality of life
Segment 2: The importance of range of motion and connective tissues in fitness
Why range of motion and flexibility are critical components of a well-rounded fitness routine
Discussion of the role that connective tissues play in supporting healthy movement and preventing injury
Tips for incorporating range of motion and flexibility work into your fitness routine
Conclusion:
Recap of the main points discussed in the episode
Final thoughts from Justin on the importance of focusing on the whole person, not just their muscles, when it comes to fitness
Thank you to Justin for joining the show and sharing his expertise
Reminder to listeners to check out Justin's work at Feel Strong Fitness for more information on his approach to training clients with injuries, chronic pain, and muscle imbalances.
If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.
Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Feb 8, 2023 • 14min
283: Brad Williams - Overcoming Lower Back Injuries and Finding a New Perspective on Fitness Over 40
Overcoming Lower Back Injuries and Finding a New Perspective on Fitness Over 40
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The MisFitNation Podcast - Rich LaMonica
Apple Itunes/Spotify or your favorite place to listen.
In This Episode:
Rich LaMonica, the host of MisFitNation Podcast interviews me on his show. This is just a partial segment of our interview.
Segment 1: The Injury
I discuss my lower back injury and how it impacted my life and new focus on functional training.
Talk about the decision to have surgery and the recovery process.
Segment 2: Finding a New Perspective
How did the injury change the guest's outlook on fitness and wellness?
I discuss the shift towards functional training and why it's important, especially as we age.
Segment 3: Importance of the Long Game
Discuss the importance of focusing on the long-term health goals rather than short-term gains.
Talk about the benefits of being injury-free and how it positively impacts our daily lives.
Conclusion:
Summarize the key takeaways from the conversation.
Encourage listeners to think about their own fitness goals and how they can prioritize injury prevention.
If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.
Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Feb 7, 2023 • 9min
282: Brad Williams - Review Of The Hyper Vest Pro Weight Vest
Review of the Hyper Vest Pro Weight Vest
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Intro:
Welcome to Over 40 Fitness Hacks Podcast
Today, we're talking about the Hyper Vest Pro Weight Vest, a professional-grade weight vest based on a patented design and fabric.
Product Overview:
Tyvek Lycra Nylon Material
Made in the USA and Imported
Zipper Closure
Comes with 10lbs of high-density steel weights with the capacity for more
A thin profile provides a full range of motion
Stretch fabric is wicking, odor resistant, cool, and comfortable
Open side for ventilation
Unisex design with side lacing for highly-adjustable fit
First Impressions:
I wasn't sure about the lacing setup on the sides
The most notable thing about the vest was how slim it was compared to competitors
Testing:
Works great with pushups, pullups etc.. the most comfortable weight vest for walking.
The size seems a bit tight, so go for a bigger fit than you think.
Great range of motion, and feels like a part of your body for sure.
Conclusion:
I definitely recommend this vest and I have tried a lot over the years. There is an Elite version of this product that is about $100 more, but I don't think they could make anything better on the design from the Pro series.
Outro:
Thank you for tuning in to today's episode.
Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more reviews
If you have any suggestions for future episodes, feel free to reach out to us.
If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.
Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Feb 4, 2023 • 11min
281: Brad Williams - Stay On Track with Your Fitness Regimen: The Power of Daily Checklists
Stay On Track with Your Fitness Regimen: The Power of Daily Checklists
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Welcome listeners! In today's episode, we will be discussing a simple yet effective method for staying on track with your fitness regimen: using a daily checklist system.
Segment 1: Importance of a Daily Checklist for Fitness
Why it's important to have a clear plan for your daily fitness routine
How a daily checklist can help you stay organized and avoid forgetting important tasks
Segment 2: Setting Up Your Daily Checklist
How to create your daily checklist, including what to include and how to prioritize
Tips for making sure your checklist is realistic and manageable
Segment 3: Using Daily Containers for Supplements
The benefits of using daily containers to keep track of your supplements
How to use the containers effectively, including making sure to refill them at the beginning of each week
Segment 4: Playing Catch-Up Before Bed
Why it's important to review your daily checklist and make sure you've completed all tasks
Strategies for catching up on missed tasks, including adding them to tomorrow's checklist or scheduling a make-up session
Conclusion:
Wrapping up today's episode and reiterating the benefits of using a daily checklist system for staying on track with your fitness regimen.
Encouraging listeners to give it a try and see the positive impact it can have on their fitness journey.
Thank you for tuning in!
If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.
Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.

Feb 1, 2023 • 8min
280: Brad Williams - Check Out This Site To Calculate Your BMR - Metabolism
Check Out This Site To Calculate Your BMR - Metabolism
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In this episode, I will be discussing my favorite website to check out my macros as well as basal metabolic rate. As a personal trainer and gym owner with over 12 years of experience, I will also be answering some common questions from clients at the gym.
Episode on Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) & Total Daily Expenditure (TDE)
Introduction: Welcome to the Over 40 Fitness Hacks Podcast with Brad Williams, helping the over-40 crowd fight the aging process without giving up their social life. In this episode, we'll be discussing BMR and TDE.
BMR Definition: BMR is the amount of calories you burn while awake and resting in bed all day long. It is influenced by factors such as body size, metabolism, genetics, diet, and gut health.
Using BMR Calculators: A website recommended by Brad is Legion Athletics (www.LegionAthletics.com) , which has a BMR calculator to estimate the number of calories needed to maintain current weight. Brad uses this website and finds that his BMR is 1910 calories.
Compensating for Movement: To compensate for the energy spent while moving throughout the day, the rule of thumb is to add 500 calories to the BMR calculation. Brad explains that for him, this means a typical diet of 2500 calories to maintain his current weight.
Weight Loss Calculation: To lose weight, Brad suggests deducing 500-750 calories from the total daily caloric intake. On Legion Athletics, there is also a weight loss calculator, which Brad demonstrates by inputting his stats and activity level.
TDE: Brad mentions that there is a TDE calculator available on the website, but for most people, it is not necessary to calculate the exact amount of calories burned each day.
If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at projectb36@gmail.com or visit my website at www.Over40FitnessHacks.com.
Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3PlNDeSv.


