The FIT40 Podcast

Bryan Fitzsimmons
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Mar 31, 2026 • 15min

#390: Why You Crash Every Afternoon... And What to Do Instead

WORK WITH ME✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, I break down why so many busy adults over 40 hit that brutal afternoon energy crash and what to do instead. I share simple nutrition and fitness strategies that actually work in real life, including how to build better breakfasts and lunches with my PFC method, why movement and sunlight matter more than most people realize, and how small changes can improve energy, appetite control, and weight loss. If you’re looking for a personal trainer in Greenville, North Carolina, or need practical advice from a nutrition coach and fitness coach for adults over 40, this episode will help you stop dragging through the day and start feeling more energized.AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com
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Mar 24, 2026 • 32min

#389: Updated Fitness Guidelines Every 40+ Adult Should Know

WORK WITH ME✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/DESCRIPTIONIn this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down the brand new ACSM exercise guidelines and what they actually mean for busy adults over 40. As a personal trainer in Greenville, North Carolina, I see firsthand how confusing fitness advice can be, especially when your joints are a little banged up and your schedule is packed. We talk about smarter strength training, flexible workout structures, short bursts of effective exercise, and why daily movement matters more than ever. If you're looking for realistic fitness advice from a personal trainer who understands midlife bodies, this episode will help you build a plan that actually fits your life.AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com
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Mar 17, 2026 • 16min

#388: My Top 5 Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips for Busy Adults

FREE GROCERY GUIDE & PFC CHEAT SHEEThttps://fit40coaching.com/(located at bottom of the home page)DESCRIPTIONIn this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down my top 5 healthy grocery shopping tips for busy adults over 40 who want to lose weight, improve their nutrition, and make healthier food choices without spending hours in the kitchen. As a personal trainer and nutrition coach in Greenville, North Carolina, I work with busy professionals and parents who want simple strategies that actually fit their real lives. In this episode I share practical grocery store habits like eating before you shop, meal planning, reading nutrition labels, using time-saving foods, and even ordering groceries online so you can stay on track with fat loss and healthy eating. If you’re searching for guidance from a Greenville NC personal trainer, nutrition coach, or fitness coach for adults over 40, this episode will help you simplify grocery shopping so your nutrition plan becomes easier to follow and sustain.WORK WITH ME✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 9min

#387: Harvard-Trained Doctor Reveals the Truth About Functional Medicine, Lab Tests, and Health Influencers w/ Dr. Eryn Russo

HOW TO FIND DR. RUSSOWebsite: https://balancedbodies.io/InstagramEryn- https://www.instagram.com/dr.eryn__balancedbodiesVinny- https://www.instagram.com/vinnyrusso_balancedbodiesDESCRIPTIONIn this episode of the FIT40 Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Eryn Russo and Vinny Russo from Balanced Bodies to talk about what a truly effective health and fitness team looks like. We dive into how personal trainers, nutrition coaches, and medical professionals can work together to help people improve their health, prevent disease, and build sustainable habits that last for decades. As a personal trainer and nutrition coach in Greenville, North Carolina, I’m passionate about helping busy adults over 40 cut through the noise and focus on practical strategies that support strength, longevity, and real-life consistency. If you’re looking for fitness coaching, strength training, and sustainable weight loss guidance for adults over 40, this conversation will give you valuable insights on building a smarter, more complete approach to your health.WORK WITH ME✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com
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Mar 5, 2026 • 22min

#386: The Dark Side of Dieting: 7 Things No One Tells You Before You Start

WORK WITH ME✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/DESCRIPTIONIn this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I break down the dark side of dieting and the seven things no one tells you before you start a calorie deficit. As a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach in Greenville, North Carolina, I work with busy adults over 40 who want sustainable fat loss without wrecking their sleep, mood, energy, or workouts. We talk about hunger, performance decline, impulsive decisions, low motivation, and why dieting should always have a clear start and end date. If you're searching for a Greenville personal trainer who understands realistic weight loss for adults over 40, this episode will help you approach fat loss the smart way.AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com
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Mar 3, 2026 • 54min

#385: Washing Veggies, Peptides, and Shiny Object Syndrome in the Fitness Industry w/ Chris Bealhen

HOW TO FIND CHRISInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fatlossFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConquerfitandnutritionDESCRIPTIONIn this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I sit down with Chris Bealhan to talk about sustainable fat loss, peptides, GLP-1 medications, and why busy adults over 40 keep getting pulled into shiny fitness trends. As a personal trainer in Greenville, North Carolina, I see firsthand how men and women struggle with all-or-nothing dieting, misinformation online, and quick-fix promises that ignore the basics. We break down what actually works for long-term weight loss, how to build consistency into your schedule, and why mastering calories, protein, steps, and strength training will always beat the latest supplement trend. If you're looking for a Greenville personal trainer who focuses on realistic, sustainable fitness for adults over 40, this episode is for you.WORK WITH ME✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com
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Feb 26, 2026 • 23min

#384: Which Type of Personal Training Is Actually Right for You After 40?

✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/DESCRIPTIONIn this episode of the FIT40 Podcast, I break down which type of personal training is actually right for you after 40, especially if you’re a busy parent trying to balance work, family, and your health. As a personal trainer in Greenville, North Carolina, I compare one-on-one personal training, large group training like OrangeTheory, and semi-private training so you can decide what fits your goals, budget, injury history, and need for accountability. If you’re searching for a personal trainer in Greenville NC or wondering what type of coaching will actually help you lose weight, build strength, and stay consistent after 40, this episode will help you make the right call.AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com
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Feb 24, 2026 • 36min

#383: From Knee Surgery to Stronger Than Ever

✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/DESCRIPTIONIn this episode of the FIT40 Podcast, I sit down with one of my clients I train here in Greenville, North Carolina to talk about her journey after a double knee replacement and what it really takes to get strong again after 40. As a personal trainer in Greenville NC working with busy adults over 40, I see how surgery, pain, and setbacks can derail progress, but this conversation shows what is possible with smart strength training, proper recovery, and the right coaching. If you are searching for help with knee replacement recovery, post surgery workouts, or finding a personal trainer in Greenville North Carolina who understands how to build strength safely after 50, this episode will give you clarity and confidence.AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com
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Feb 19, 2026 • 21min

#382: Are Low-Carb Diets Bad After 40? When They Help… and When They Hurt

✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking [HERE]DESCRIPTIONAre low-carb diets actually bad after 40… or are they just misunderstood? In this episode I break down the real pros and cons of keto, carnivore, and low-carb dieting for busy adults over 40. We’ll talk about keto flu, cholesterol, heart health, fiber, blood sugar control, weight loss, and why cutting carbs can sometimes help—but often backfires long term. If you’re trying to lose fat without wrecking your metabolism or your relationship with food, this episode will help you make a smarter, more sustainable decision.AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com
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Feb 17, 2026 • 39min

#381: From Addiction to Recovery Through Fitness and Hope Is Alive

HIA INFOHopeLine Number: (844) 346-7366Website: https://www.hopeisalive.net/Finding Hope: https://www.hopeisalive.net/finding-hopeSIGN UP FOR THE HOPE IS ALIVE WORKOUT (ZOOM OR IN-PERSON)Sign Up Link: https://go.fit40coaching.com/hiaDESCRIPTIONIn this episode of the FIT40 Podcast, I sit down with Dylan Clem, Senior Program Manager for Hope Is Alive, to talk about his powerful journey from heroin addiction, prison, and multiple relapses to over three years sober. We dive into how fitness, weight training, coaching, and accountability completely changed his life—and how structure and purpose can be the difference between relapse and resilience. If you’ve ever wondered how fitness impacts mental health, identity, and long-term recovery, this conversation will open your eyes.FIT40 LINKS✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking [HERE]AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

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