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Friday night, Gisele and I stayed in and watched I AM NOT YOUR GURU, the new documentary about Tony Robbins on Netflix. To be honest, I wanted to watch something else but Gisele was insistent because Tony is one of her heroes. And I have to say that it was one of the most engaging and inspiring movies I've ever seen. Here are three reasons why you should watch it (even if you're not a Tony Robbins fan): Advanced Communication Skills: In the movie, you'll watch Tony go through some unbelievable situations with some of his attendees. You'll watch how Tony is able to cause a state change in the person he's speaking with. It's simply incredible to watch Tony navigate tough situations with empathy, grace and control. You'll also see how he's able to help people with their struggles on the spot. Although I've enjoyed some of Tony's CDs in the past, I've never been to one of his events. And I wouldn't call myself a "true fan." But after watching, him in action at his Date With Destiny seminar, I've made it a point to attend one of his live trainings to experience it for myself. Simplification: If you're like me, you might sometimes tend to overanalyze things. (Or always overanalyze things haha) When you watch this movie, you'll get a first hand look at how simply the human brain is wired. ...and how it's really the "little things" that make the biggest differences. I think you'll find this especially inspiring! It's being surrounded by like-minded people, making friends, exercise, trust and having a plan is. You just may come away feeling like, "I can totally do this!" Motivation And Inspiration: Which is weird ...because it's not a motivational movie. Motivation is not the point of it at all, actually. It's really an inside look into one of Tony's $5,000 Date With Destiny events. But I challenge you to watch it and not feel motivated and inspired. I shed a few tears watching as well. What I advise you to do is to watch it and immediately after write down your health & fitness goals for the week. And make them habit-based like: I will take a walk every day or I will workout with weights 3 times this week. Anyway - I just wanted to share it with you. I think it's only on Netflix for now and totally worth the watch. Have a great week! Ted

"I need to start taking better care of myself." "I feel like I'm stuck in rut." "It's time to make my health more of a priority." Any of those sound familiar? If so, you're not alone. I hear this in the emails I get from my listeners, I see this from the Facebook messages I receive and from the people I talk to. Everyone's got either an excuse or a reason why they're not taking control of their health and fitness. In this episode, I go beyond the surface solutions share a strategy that will solve the deeper problems that you're facing that are preventing you from getting the body and live you want.

Today I answer some listener question on whether creatine monohydrate is a steroid or has any harmful side effects and what i think about the TRX and other suspension training systems. Then I talk about common mistakes people make in the gym that prevent them from getting the results they deserve from all their hard workouts. Listen and learn what mistakes you might be making from getting the physique you deserve from all your hard work in and outside the gym.

Our world is changing fast. The explosion of digital technology will render some jobs and businesses obsolete while creating new ones. are you ready for it? In this episode, I speak with Kevin Kelly about his new book "The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future." Kevin talks about the most important skills you can develop as well as about how tech like artificial intelligence and virtual reality will change the way we play and work. We also discuss how to stay ahead in a world that this changing more rapidly than ever before. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

In my 17 years as a health & fitness expert and personal trainer in Miami Beach, I've known and trained some great doctors…interventional radiologists, plastic surgeons, emergency medicine doctors and more. But I've also had my share of frustration and disappointment with some doctors as well. When I went to a cardiologist after a panic attack landed me in the emergency room, he gave me an echo stress test and said everything was fine. There was no evidence of a cardiac infarction and my echo stress test showed that my heart was normal and healthy—even though everything was NOT fine. It took me months researching stress on my own and finding ways to manage stress because doctors I saw didn't have any solutions for me. Have you had a negative experience with a doctor as well? It seems like they're trained to deal with bacterial infections, blood diseases, and broken bones. And they're great for those medical issues. But when it comes to chronic health issues, traditional doctors don't have ANY helpful answers. Don't get me wrong. I'm happy to have doctors who can perform life-saving surgery and prescribe drugs when it's called for. But the reality is that YOU need to be your own health advocate. Medical doctors will not save you. It's your responsibility to take control of your health and save yourself from financial ruin by learning to take care of your body. Let's take a look at the cost of chronic disease in the United States. Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, type 2 diabetes—are some of the most common and expensive health problems in the United States. Approximately half of all adults in the United States had at least one chronic health condition in 2012, while 1 in 4 adults had two or more chronic health conditions. Another important fact is that in 2010, more than 83 percent of healthcare spending in the United States was for people with at least one chronic (and preventable!) health condition, with heart disease and stroke costing $315.4 billion alone! So where do you start if you want to look great, feel great AND save money? Listen to my 5 Ways To Take Control Of Your Health And Prevent Chronic Disease

Getting results from exercise is more than just selecting good exercises or pushing yourself in the gym. It's about the picking the best options for your goals, body type and ability to recover. If every workout were created equal, they would create the same results for every person. But all workouts aren't created equal and neither are we. We all have different genetics, body types, stress levels, eating habits, sleep quality and responses to exercise. While most effective workouts boil down to the same principles, there's a reason why many of the best bodies in the world used very different strategies to build them. And if you'd like to here how I teach the principles of exercise, check out my episode on The 7 Most Important Exercise Training Principles For Getting Better Results. Part of it has to do with understanding the science of building strength and muscle as well as fat loss. The other part is the art of applying the science and principles to the unique person you have in front of you. That's what I've specialized in for the past 17 years working with my personal training clients here in Miami Beach. I had to be an "exercise agnostic" to be successful with my clients. Not all of them wanted to do the big lifts like squats and bench presses—especially the women! And not all of them could even perform all the different exercises correctly so we had to try easier versions. Some clients showed up as complete beasts and I had to work hard to figure out how to challenge them! Personalizing your workouts to your goals, body type, recovery ability, etc will help you get the best results for all your effort in and outside the gym. However, I know that everyone can't be part of my fitness coaching program so I wrote this article to help you get better results from all your hard work in the gym by personalizing what your workouts. Below are 6 ways you can personalize your workouts to help you achieve what most of us are after: a better looking and feeling body!

Do you have a mentor? Who is ahead of you in life and helping you make the right decisions? In this episode, I sit down and speak with one of my mentors Thomas Plummer. You may have heard about all the speaking opportunities I have coming my way. I went to Thomas' speaker school and that experience set me up for a successful speaking career. Today, Thomas is here to help you to understand what it really takes to find your life's purpose and live a life of fulfillment. Thomas will also help you determine what phase of life you're in and what to focus on. I've never heard Tony Robbins or any other personal development guru ever break it down the way Thomas does. Lastly, Thomas will share his secrets for staying ahead in a world that is changing rapidly.

Unless you've been living in the wilderness with no wi-fi access, then you know that diet and exercise are both critical for maintaining your wellbeing and waistline. However, which one is better for burning fat--specifically belly fat? In this episode, we'll dive into research on diet versus exercise for burning fat as well as the different types of fat and the drawbacks of using weight to measure your success. I'll also give you my personal perspective from 17 years of experience as a health & fitness professional.

Jason Havey, a Wisconsin native now residing in Austin Texas, has lived a life rich with experiences. A successful businessman, Jason is currently the COO of Onnit Labs, an internationally recognized health and wellness brand. Previous to his current position Jason spent 16 years in the hotel industry as a General Manager for Hilton and Sheraton. An aggressive optimist, Jason believes strongly in the power of the individual to improve themselves and thus, the world. Also believing in the beauty of all things he finds true joy in interacting with unique individuals, places, events and stories. Today, he come on the Legendary Life podcast to share his story and lessons so that you can find your life's purpose and forge your own path to success!

Effective communication just might be the most important skill you can learn—yet most people don't put much effort into improving. Whether you want to get more clients, attract more business, make more friends or go on more dates, these 10 essential tips for improving your communication will help you. By listening and implementing these tips in your life, you should expect: Better relationships Attract more business opportunities Deeper friendships More respect Invitations to more social events Clients who are raving fans Looked at as a leader And more! Here are the 10 tips: Watch Your Body Language Get Rid of Filler Words Have a Script for Small Talk Tell a Story Don't Over Talk Ask Open-ended Questions Put Away Your Smart Phone Up Your Empathy Listen and ask follow up questions Practice everyday!