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Welcome to episode 32 of Coach Taylor Radio!   Apologies for the delay! I had the episode mostly recorded and then the file somehow deleted! (Right after the dog ate my homework….). It has taken a bit to get the time together to re-record – but here we are!!!!! On this episode: Work Capacity         (27:50) –> If you only listen to one thing on the podcast MAKE IT THIS section – this is what will be guiding everything I do going forward and I believe is the missing piece for the entire fitness industry!!!!   History of Food      (35:56) –> A bit of a ramble here – but it is important info because so much of what we think about food and what we eat is just plain wrong.   Are machines really the bad for you???    (21:30)   The real reason you have injuries    (9:00)   Is all of this glute training focus really that good for us?   (12:50)   Upper vs lower abs and how to train them!            (17:10) –> This is also a great segment giving you a tool to test a new trainer of facility if you are getting ready to join a new place or hire someone!!!!   Will one month off ruin all your hard work in fitness?    (25:20) There we go! A jammed episode that I thought was going to be a quick one – then I got talking and it didn’t go quite as quickly as I had anticipated!   As always – a very sincere thank you to everyone for investing your time in listening to my idle musings on all things health and fitness!!   Any questions I am always happy to include in upcoming episodes! Just send them my way!!!! -Coach Taylor

Here we go! Episode 31 of Coach Taylor Radio – my very favourite podcast! I have a couple rants on this episode and delve into some long held beliefs that science is telling us are completely not true! Don’t forget to check out my sponsor….ME! I get asked a lot to train people from a distance and to be YOUR coach – well – now I can! Check out my online training platform www.ttonline.ca Where you will work with me and my entire coaching team to give you fitness programming, nutrition information, and answer all of your health and fitness questions!!!   On this episode: —> News PLUS a special offer for my podcast listeners! <— ===> Exercise doesn’t aid with weight loss     (47:46) This one is hard to wrap your head around and is a complete paradigm shift EVEN FOR ME!!!!!! But the science says…..   ===> Sugar turns into fat – how can I prevent this??    (14:00)   ===> What is the BEST number of sets and reps to use?   (24:25)   ===> Is a lot of back arch bad on the bench press?      (21:00)   ===> Vibration plates   (32:30)   ===> How can you measure your fitness success?      (35:55)   ===> The ISSA is continuing their sexist and horrific    (40:50) advertising practices As always – if you have any questions or would like me to discuss anything at all – just send me a message!!!!!!! -Coach Taylor

Welcome to episode 30 of Coach Taylor Radio!   FIRST!!!!!! ====> to all my blog subscribers!!!!!! I use this site to post my podcast but I am STILL HERE FOR YOU!!!! What would you like me to write about next??? I am all ears! Message me with the pressing health and fitness issues on YOUR mind! On this episode of Coach Taylor Radio:   Latest Fitness News recap my 37th birthday and year of pushups commitment taking care of your shoulder why we got rid of hand chalk how accurate is your body fat scale? weight loss injections   All about intermittent fasting    (38:52) Update on my one year IMF trial Everything you need to know about IMF Who shold do it, does it work, why do it and more   Strength and Conditioning for specific sport or activities    (27:53) EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT an athlete LISTEN TO THIS People do ALL the wrong things when they train for a sport or specific activity (think Golf, cycling, soccer etc) If you know youth doing strength training for sport YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS SECTION   Two key lessons I have learned for YOUR fitness success     (15:02)   If women lift heavy objects they will get WAY too muscular!  (21:26) Why am I even talking about this in 2017???? When will this idea DIE   ==> RANT ALERT <==                   (27:53) One of my MOST hated comments relating to health and fitness THIS NEEDS TO STOP There it is!!!! Episode 30! It feels good to be back podcasting – I am actually really enjoying it! So if there are any topics you would like to hear on the show – please do not hesitate to ask!   I am here to answer YOU questions!!!   -Coach Taylor

HI everyone!!!!! I has been a while since I made a podcast and even since I wrote an blog!!!!! I have been pushing out tons of content still – my Facebook page is the place to be for regular stuff!!! I am going to restart the podcast, however, and the goal is at least 2 episodes a month- possibly weekly but we shall see!!!!!!!!! As for blogs – I may write a few epic ones this year – but I tend to do long post on FB so it is like having a ton of mini blogs from me every week!!!!! If there is anything in particular you would like more info on – always feel free to drop me a line or message!!!! Don’t forget I also put out regular videos!!!!! Coach Taylor TV is my primary video show and we also regularly put out video shows for my business, Taylored Training, and an all new video show for my new online training platform – TT Online. So yes – always lots of content going out!!!!!! For now though…..here is episode 29 of Coach Taylor Radio!!!!!!!!!! On this episode: Current news                                       (4:35) –>cryotherapy – worth it? –>is feeding your children cereal, abuse? Continuing my mission to change the world of fitness          (12:20) It’s that time of year – resolutions 2017                           (18:45) –>what can you do to be health and fitness successful –> Coach Taylor makes a commitment <– Sometimes I am not specific with my advice – here you go!    (26:40) What is the best style of training you can start this year???? Nutrition in 2017 – what SHOULD you be doing??!!!!           (31:40) Here are some links mentioned in the show!!!!! www.ttonline.ca  —> tittle sponsor of my podcast – my online training platform!!!! http://tayloredtraining.ca/tt-new-years-guide-success/    —> our Taylored Training ebook guide to success http://ttonline.ca/ebook    —> our intermittent fasting ebook! Thanks so much for tuning in!!! I do like doing the podcast – so fire me any questions you have or topics you would like me to chat about – I am here to change the way we think and feel about health and fitness!!!! One rant at a time!!!!!

Ep. 28 – News, Beachbody, real weight loss success, steups, Yoga for injuries, and how to divide up your workouts   Hey crew and welcome to episode 28 of Coach Taylor Radio!!!!!! I won’t lie I get pretty fired up this episode!! After ‘chatting’ with some beachbody people this last week, well, I got fired up. Check it out – starts around minute 22 Here are this episodes topics!!!!   News (3:00) QandA on my TV episodes – a great chance to learn and to work with me Intermittent fasting update Mini beachbody rant and weight loss scams France banning too thin models How your abs work and how to train them No such thing as flat feet Orthotics suck Is weightlifting everyday dangerous? Beachbody Rant (22:00) Like I said – I get really fired up here!!!! I was asked if it’s OK if beachbody coaches act simply as motivators and accountability people and NOT as health and fitness coaches. Fuck. No. Healthy Weight Loss (32:00) I share a story from one of my listeners about her weight loss. Why? Because it is a shining example of HOW to properly focus on weight loss and health!!!!!! Step-Ups (38:10) This REALLY under-utilized exercise really needs to have a place in your fitness program!!!! Yoga and Stretching for Injury Prevention (41:20) Is this a good way to prevent injury or deal with current injuries. I have great respect for yoga, however, there is a time and a place for everything! Your Workout Mix (47:15) What percentage of your workout should you devote to exercise? What percent to stretching? What percentage to mobility? I break down the OPTIMAL program for health based on this listener question!!!!   That is episode 28 of Coach Taylor Radio!!! As always I truly hope that this information helps you with whatever your personal health and fitness goals might be! And if you know anyone who needs to hear any of this information, please do not hesitate to share this or to send them my way!!!!! Everything talked about in this episode can be found on my facebook fanpage!!!!!! Until Episode 29!!!!! -Coach Taylor

How the Fitness Industry Destroys Itself; and How To Fix It A Manifesto By: Coach Taylor Simon Prefer to read the full article? CLICK HERE I know a 5000 word article is a little long for many! So I have recorded this audio version as a podcast for anyone who prefers alternate ways of consuming content. This is the most important thing I have ever written. I do not say this from a place of ego. There is far better writing out there in the world. But this message is a culmination of everything I have learned and experienced over the last 14 years as an active participant and contributor to the health and fitness industry. If you are a personal trainer, fitness coach, online coach, group exercise instructor, health researcher, or health professional such as a doctor, physiotherapist, massage therapist, or chiropractor, it is IMPERATIVE that you read this. If you know anyone who I just mentioned above, please help me to get this message to them. For those who have struggled with their health and fitness, I believe that this message is just as important. If you have experienced failure with any of the fitness programs and diets you have embarked on over the years you need to hear this message. Before you join a gym, begin a new program, or seek out other avenues to make changes to your health, you need to understand this message. If you know anyone who lets their life be affected by their weight, what they look like, or how other perceive their level of fitness, please help me get this message to them. What we call ‘fitness’ is broken. It is controlled by and designed for a narcissistic minority group of people who are consistently destroying our ability to help people achieve better health. It is possible to change it. To fix it. To make it better. To make it more effective. But to do that we must first understand what is wrong. This is my manifesto. This is what will guide the next chapter of my involvement in the health and fitness industry. I will continue to fight to create the change that is so desperately needed. -Coach Taylor

Welcome to episode 27 of Coach Taylor Radio! Intermittent fasting, are kettlebells a time waster, anterior vs. posterior training, supplement store staff, BMI, death of squats and other news This is the longest episode yet – and I am hoping that tides over all of the listeners who want me to make more frequent podcasts!!!!   On this episode:   Intermittent Fasting (43:00) What it is, why I am experimenting with it myself, and where to get more information about it. I have been interested in this nutritional pattern for some time and the research behind it is strong. I always feel I need to test things before recommending them so I am on a 1 year trial. For more info on this journey – check my snapchat (coachtaylors) or instagram (coach_taylor_simon)   Conversations with a supplement store (34:00) Take what you hear at the supplement store with a grain of salt (whey protein?). They are not there to serve YOUR interests. Go over a recent interaction I had with a store manager because it is a great example of what the stores are REALLY after.   Are kettlebells a waste of your time (26:00) Spoiler alert. No. They most definitely are not! Here is why I believe everyone should be doing them, which exercises are most important, and how they will protect you from the evil winter task of shoveling snow.   Anterior vs. Posterior training (20:50) Why you should be training your backside more than your front side. Your long term health is very dependant on this!   News overview (1:55) Taking a look at: -The death of squats -The BMI has mislabeled many healthy people -Is the calorie a useful measurement -Do I base my comments on research or personal observation? -Why poor research has led to the belief exercise isn’t that important   Thank you all so much for taking the time out of your busy life to listen. I will continue to strive daily to bring you the best, evidence based, health and fitness information out there that is free of the usual bullshit and rhetoric found in the industry! Questions or comments – reach out!   

Ep 26: the latest overview, why functional is better, fat loss and scales, your lifestyle is VERY important Hi everyone! It has been a while since my last podcast – almost 3 months actually! I haven’t stopped putting out content! I have just switched it over to doing a lot more video content. If you haven’t checked recently, I have a video show that is becoming my favorite way to spread good fitness info. Additionally, I am putting up weekly posts and videos on facebook and youtube – so if you miss me – head over that way and check it out. Keep in touch with me: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and on twitter – tags and handles at bottom of this post!   In episode 26 I chat about: Fitness news  A summary of all the stuff I have been chatting, blogging, and posting about for the lat bit. I get into a pretty good rant – actually scared my dog out of the room with it…. -Some topics: cannot foam roller away cellulite, cryo chambers, moving in multiple directions, machines are dumb, stop explaining yourself to others, and pushup hand position Functional Movement This is a topic that has been butchered and is starting to bring out bad connotations. But give this section a listen as I think it is vitally important to YOUR training and health. And for those trainers and coaches out there – you NEED to hear this. Fat Loss, the Scale, and Keeping Up With Your Goals This is a lengthy section. But it needs to be. I go over the most important parts of my recent fat loss seminar as well as discuss the scale and BMI, mostly to emphasize why they are stupid. And useless. And I hate them. Lifestyle This is THE MOST under thought about aspect of your health and yet is the most important aspect of long term success. I talk about an app to help you track your goals as well as meditation. Yeah. I know. Meditation. WTF.   Thank you all for investing the time to listen to this episode!!! I very sincerely appreciate it!!! If you want me to keep making a podcast – message me, post on my FB wall, tweet me, snap me, instagram tag me. Let me know. I will make episodes whenever I get enough requests for them! Until then, stay up to date!!!! FB: Coach Taylor IG: coach_taylor_simon Snap: coachtaylors Twitter: tr_simon

Ep 25 – girls aren’t weak, how to change the fitness world, my apology, why do we talk about athletes, nutrient timing, no trophies for kids Welcome to episode 25 of Coach Taylor Radio!! Here is what is in this episode! News and Stuff The vsit Can kettlebells improve athletes High school gym teachers Left Side vs right side issues Cellulite wraps don’t work Free weights ARE safer than machines How to Change the Fitness Industry (36:55) This is for everyone and not just trainers and coaches. The industry is full of sacred cows that need to be taken to slaughter. Stop weighing and measuring yourself, stop tracking how much weight you lift, and stop setting goals. That is how we make the world a healthier place! My Apology (31:45) I need to apologize for the way I was. Throwing up and being so sore you can barely move are NOT things that should be a part of the fitness world. They are NOT good things and we need to stop setting them up on a pedestal as aspirations for fitness. Why Do We Always Talk About Athletes? (27:05) You hear it and see it all the time: “this is good for athletes but you don’t need to worry about it!” Why? What does this mean and why is it important to your fitness? Girls Make Themselves Weak Because They Believe They Are (13:30) Women are taught to be physically weak and to accept that that is the norm. It is a bunch of bullshit and we need to really start focusing on changing this belief!!!! Nutrient Timing (22:40) This was a hot topic for a decade in fitness – what is it and how does it relate to you? Don’t Give Trophies to Kids (10:25) Even professional athletes agree!!!!! As always – thank you so much for taking the time to listen to my podcast. I truly hope that the discussion and information I post is able to help make your life and fitness just a little bit better! Any questions or comments please feel free to contact me! I am always happy to answer your questions! Sincerely, Coach Taylor

Ep 24 – latest news, don’t debate me, elder training, when to eat carbs, smith machine, should you do sets and reps, lessons from dad Welcome to episode 24 of Coach Taylor Radio! Sorry for the long delay in a new podcast – no excuse! Just got busy with life and put it on the backburner!!!! This is a great episode, in my humble opinion, and there are a couple of really personal messages in here. Please listen to the first segment, Don’t Debate Me, and the last segment, Lessons from Dad. Both of these are highly personal and messages I think are important to get out there! My dad had a hear attack last week and was rushed to the hospital. A stent was put in right away but so many other blockages were found that a triple bypass has been scheduled for 5 weeks from now. It is this situation that really inspired some of this podcast. And I want everyone to really hear those two sections!   Overview Just a quick overview of everything health and fitness I have been chatting about over the last while! Don’t debate me This topic I am passionate about. Very. There is a lot of non-PR language and some other hard to hear stuff that may ruffle some feather. Oh well. They are feathers that must be ruffled. Training the elderly It is being done terribly. We treat the elderly like fragile eggs and I really believe that we are doing more harm than good! When to eat carbs One of the more hotly debated topics in fitness nutrition and something that I think is uber filled with really bad and anecdotal reasoning. I will clear some of that up!!!!! Smith Machine It sucks. Get off of it. Melt it down. Scrap that piece of shit. And all machines. But WHY? I try and answer that for you. Set and reps This is how almost ALL fitness is tracked. But is there a better way? Where did the sets and reps come from? It is something that we are changing with the way we train! Lessons from Dad This is important. Skinny DOES NOT equal healthy. And while I have been preaching this for a long time, this past week as REALLY demonstrated just how important this message is. I hope that this segment can really make a difference in how some people think. As always – know that I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen to my podcast. I hope that the information I provide is able to positively influence at least a few people and help to change the lives of many! If you have questions, comments, or if there is anything you would like me to cover in future blogs, posts, or on my FB page, please do not hesitate to reach out!!!! -Coach Taylor

Ep 23 – All About HIT Training, News, Fan Questions, Physics Doesn’t Apply, Lift Lighter Weights   Welcome to Episode 23 of Coach Taylor Radio Lot’s of awesome stuff this episode, if I do say so myself! For any of the blogs or videos I talk about in this episode – check out my FB fanpage or Youtube channel as I try and post everything there for you!!!! The main segment is all about HIT training. People get so confused about what HIT training is, why it is better than cardio is, what cardio is, how it affects them, and how they should be training! I feel your pain! I take some time to break down what HIT training is and hopefully give you a better understanding of how your body works so that you can decide what the best kind of training for you is! Fan Questions! How to firm up the upper arms How to help someone with an eating disorder Celebrity diets are a bunch of misleading bullshit   Lifting lighter weights will get you strong and is better for you than heavier weights. Ummmmm….. I call bullshit.   A recent blog called out the idea that not eating enough is leading to people gaining weight. It was just plain wrong and I will tell you why!!!! One of the things I deal with everyday is people who aren’t successful with their fitness goals because they aren’t eating enough!!!   In the recent news segment: -Naked athletes, kettlebells, importance of strength, healthy fat, high heels, rotating the low back, no girl pushups, your bodyfat scale, and truth about flip flops!!!!   As always, my most sincere thanks for dedicating a segment of your life to listening to my podcast. I hope to give you valuable fitness information that applies directly to your life and your efforts to improve your health and fitness! Any questions, please feel free to message me or touch base on Facebook! I love talking and mostly about topics that are important to you!!! -Coach Taylor  

Episode 22 – Fan questions, trainer selfies, SUGAR, water aerobics, calorie deficits, workout journal, sex machines Remember – also available on Itunes – search Strength Coach Taylor! Welcome to episode 22 of Coach Taylor Radio. This is definitely a jam packed episode so get a couple cups of coffee, sit back and enjoy!!! I wanted to try and get to all the questions I have been asked over the last couple of weeks, which means I have a lot of really great information in here that I think will benefit everyone!   Sugar The last segment is on Sugar. I write this first, however, because I don’t want anyone to miss it. EVERYONE needs to listen to this segment (starts around the 39 minute mark). Understanding what sugar is and how it works in your body is UBER important!!!!!   Intro and Overview A segment dedicated to giving everyone an overview and more details on everything I have been having conversations about online. If you missed anything, click the link above to my facebook page where I try to be as interactive as possible on a daily basis!! Fan Q and A I asked everyone on my FB page to throw questions at me – and did they ever! Took the tope ones and answered them in this segment. Highlights include: lifting for strength vs. bulk, wrist pain during pushups and planks, how to improve flexibility, carb cycling, alternative therapies and their effectiveness, lifting gloves, lifting belts, foot position during rear elevated split squats Trainer’s Selfies I believe the fitness industry needs to establish a new level of professionalism and fitness ‘professionals’ constantly posting photos of themselves, often in revealing clothing, are doing a lot of harm to those of us trying to establish a new standard. 500 Calorie a Day Deficit Myth Put out a blog last week on this topic, here is just a little extra information and some more details. Water Aerobics Why I don’t like it and why you should tell your grandma to stop going! Fitness Journalling Do you need to track the weights you lift? Ban the SEX machines!!!!!  Listen to this. I had a hard time not laughing while recording it. Lol. Seriously. Still chuckling. You can find it at min 37:50.   Questions, comments, concerns? Send them my way – would be happy to include the information that is most pertinent to you in future episodes! Remember to check out my facebook page (link above) if you want daily doses of Coach Taylor’s thoughts on fitness. -Coach Taylor

Ep 21 – News summary, professional trainers, the Paleo diet, crossfit, how much fat, pre-workout drinks, cholesterol, online coaching, kettlebells   Hello and welcome to episode 21 of Coach Taylor Radio! Sorry for the delay – it has been a couple of hectic weeks! Business is busy, some travel, and unfortunately I had to say goodbye to my best friend, Tyson, one of my German Shepards. But episode 21 is the best yet and not just because of the snazy awesome new music track I found! Here is what is in episode 21: Whats Happening in Fitness I put out a lot of material on everything fitness over on my Facebook fanpage – this week decided to try something new and do a good overview of all the most talked about information being shared around the fitness world! So if you don’t have the time to keep on top of it all – here you go! Professional Trainers The fitness world is sorely lacking in professionals so I thought I would discuss this and give everyone a brief look at what tends me to land in controversy most frequently! Cholesterol in Food Yes – people still get uber confused about this topic. Even Dr.s and other health professionals are not current on the latest research. Here is a little sound byte to let you know what to look for concerning food, cholesterol and your health! The Paleo Diet Wrote  a long blog on this last week but have been getting so many questions on the topic I felt adding in a segment on this podcast would be able to clear up some more of the details about the good and the bad of the Paleo Diet. Click HERE for the Paleo Diet Blog Click HERE to learn about our Paleolithic ancestors and cannibalism Fat A listener wrote in wondering how much fat you should include in your diet and what are the best fat sources. Here is your answer! Pre-Workout Powders What are they? Do you need them? Do they work? Which are best? What you should be eating pre-workout. All of the answers are in this podcast segment! Kettlebell Love Yes, I love kettlebells and think they are one of the best training tools, ever. EVER. Let me tell you why…. Crossfit Always controversial and Greg Glassmans recent interview on 60 minutes has brought the company into the spotlight again. What do I think about crossfit? Here you go!   There we go – episode 21 of Coach Taylor Radio. I sincerely thank all of you who are listening! If there is any topic you would like me to discuss please contact me and I would be happy to drop some knowledge bombs for you! -Coach Taylor

All about cardio, No more squats, Stable surfaces, 1200 calorie diet, barefoot is best, the Food Babe   Welcome to episode 20 of Coach Taylor Radio. 40 glorious minutes of fitness and health information coming your way! This week is a bit longer, why? Well because people keep asking me to put more info into the podcasts. Lol – yes – I get lots of requests for more info. So here you go – more info! There will be links posted in this blog to anything I mentioned on the podcast!!!!   Cardio This topic has been coming up a lot recently. It isn’t weird for this time of year as most people have come to the sudden realization that they will be wearing a bathing suit in public in the next few months. Cardio is hugely misunderstood – here is what I talk about this episode: what is cardio cardio isn’t the best way to lose fat cardio does more harm than good cardio isn’t that great for you cardio Listen in to find out more!   Back Squats and Bench Press This is always a hot topic. On the facebook page there has been a good discussion on these exercises and in the podcast I talk about why I don’t do them. I believe that both of these exercises are sacred cows of the fitness industry and it is time to re-examine how useful they are for most people!   Stable vs. Unstable Surfaces BOSU balls and all manner of other equipment took off in popularity over the last 15 years. But are they really worth it? Should you be training on an unstable surface? I don’t believe you should and I chat about why!   1200 Calorie a Day Diet Here you go! The secret to fat loss! I discuss the 1200 calorie a day diet!   Barefoot Training I am a staunch advocate for training barefoot. I truly believe that almost everyone should be barefoot as often as possible! This section I discuss why you should be training barefoot as well as the best way to transition to barefoot training! Here are links to the news article and the video that I mention in the podcast: How the Feet Run The Show – The Globe and Mail A great way to start strengthening those important foot muscles! Video from my physiotherapist!   The Food Babe  I had never heard of this Food babe person until a recent rebuttal from another blogger calling herself Science Babe went viral. Let me tell you – the Food Babe is a shining example of the dangers of celebrity taking over from science. This person SHOULD NOT be allowed to dispense advise. But hey, she is on Dr. Oz so she must be a reputable authority, right? Here is a link to the Science Babe takedown of Food Babe – Click Here   And there we have it! Episode 20 of Coach Taylor Radio! As always, I sincerely hope that the topics I cover are able to benefit your life and training! If there is anything you would like me to talk about on future episodes, feel free to comment here or send me an email or facebook! -Coach Taylor

Does cardio make you fat, Want to be a trainer?, In season vs. off season, Bulking vs. cutting, Sauces!, Should workouts destroy you, Death of bootcamp   Welcome to episode 19 of Coach Taylor Radio! This episode I open up with a general discussion about everything fitness going on over the last couple of weeks! If you haven’t checked out my YouTube or Facebook pages, head over there if you want to join the conversation! This episode…. Does Cardio Make You Fat? Some serious misinformation going on over the last few weeks on cardio – I endeavour to clear it up for you! Want to be a Trainer? I have been getting asked a lot recently about how to go about becoming a personal trainer or fitness coach – this episode I point you in the right direction and answer that question In-Season vs. Off-Season Training While you might think this is only relevant to elite athletes, you might be surprised! If you or someone you know participates any kind of seasonal sport or activity – give this a listen!!!!! Bulking vs. Cutting Traditionally this is for bodybuilders and fitness models, however, it ties in directly to a lot of questions I have been receiving about getting leaner and losing bodyfat Sauces When it comes to eating healthy people really believe that food has to be bland and boring. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Sauces are an easy way to add flavour and spice things up, but are they healthy?? Should Your Workout Destroy You? This is a huge debate in the fitness world but what are the facts? Death of Bootcamp? Once the height of the fitness popular world, Bootcamp programs are embarking on a long slow death. And I could not be happier!!! There we have it – episode 19! Hope you enjoyed it and I was able to answer some questions for you! As always – please feel free to drop me a line with any questions, comments, concerns, or any topics you would like me to cover in future episodes! If you want to check out this podcast on Itunes – just search ‘Strength Coach Taylor’. -Coach Taylor

IIFYM, Cardio in AM or PM, Too much protein?, What protein is best, Open vs. closed grip, Some people can’t GAIN weight   Welcome to episode 18 of Coach Taylor Radio! This episode is 100% listener generated questions! I always like taking feedback from listeners because generally if one person out there has a question, many others have the same question!! IIFYM – If it fits your macros This is one of the industries hot topics at the moment and seems to be gaining in popularity. I am putting together a dedicated blog on this topic which I will publish soon! For now, you can listen to me chat about it!! Cardio: AM or PM? So many rules abound in the health and fitness industry and I feel like 50% of them revolve around cardio training. More on that in future episodes, this week I want to talk about doing cardio based workouts in the AM or PM and what is better. Can you eat too much protein? Many people work at limiting carbs and replacing them with protein – but can you have too much of a good thing? What protein is best? The question I was asked was are there good vs. bad protein powders and the answer is definitely yes. Also touch on different types of protein (ex. animal vs. powder vs. plant etc.) and if some are better than others. Open vs. Closed Grip In episode 15 we talked about grip strength and how important it is. What type of grip you use can have a huge impact on this! I talk a little about it in this podcast and for those of you who prefer visuals here is a little video clip for you!   As always – thanks so much for listening! If you have any questions, comments, or feedback I would be happy to hear it!!! -Coach Taylor

Ep 17 – Fitness and pregnancy: what you need to know, 1 arm back rows, what is facia, making muscles long and lean   Welcome to episode 18 of Coach Taylor Radio! Exciting episode ahead! I have an awesome interview that I think needs to get shared everywhere in the fitness world! But first! One arm back rows Let’s talk about 1 arm back rows! This is one of the exercises I really feel needs to be changed in the fitness industry – particularly the way it is coached! Here is a quick video going over it in more detail:   Facia and elastic tissue Not something many people think about but it is very very important!!! I believe it is the most overlooked aspect of most training programs. ESPECIALLY as we age! What is it and why is it so important? Here is a video clip that shows just how it works. BEWARE!!! This video is made using human cadavers!! But it is a great look at the science behind why the facia is so important.   RANT ALERT  Just a brief rant on how to make your muscles longer and leaner   Exercise and Pregnancy To finish of this podcast is a fantastic interview with Dr. Shawna Johnston. She is not only highly credentialed but she is also very dedicated to her personal fitness. As a doctor, educator, and mother of three time is a precious commodity. She has learned over the years, however, just how important fitness is and never makes excuses. She is an inspiration! This interview goes over exercise and pregnancy. Should you exercise? Is it safe to begin exercising? How much should you eat during pregnancy? What does the science say? What about exercise post C-section? Can exercise be harmful during breastfeeding? Just a few of the topics Dr. Johnston answers for us in this interview.   Thank you so much for listening! As always, if you have questions, comments, concerns, or if there is something you want me to chat about in the future – please feel free to drop me a line!!! -Coach Taylor

Eating for morning exercise, why you need a coach, ketogenic diets, triceps dips are bad, and my favorite exercise equipment   Welcome to Episode 16 of Coach Taylor Radio!! For those who are waiting to chat about exercise and pregnancy – you are going to have to hold out one more episode! I have a special guest coming on to chat about how to train while you are pregnant!   First up this week – eating for early AM workouts. Yes, a lot of people train at 6am – but what should you eat (or should you eat!) before training at this time Why you need a coach – I strongly believe that everyone does better with a fitness coach. I will tell you why! Ketogenic diets – you might know them as low carb diets – just wont seem to go away. I have a (moderately) long segment on the pros and cons of this nutrition strategy. More importantly I talk about the science behind it all! Tricep Dips – had a popular video on this earlier in the week – this segment delves a little further into the science and details of why bench dips top my list of exercises I think need to be banned!!!! Lastly – my absolute favorite piece of fitness equipment. I am not going to tell you what it is, you are going to have to make it to the end to find out   Once again, thank you everyone for listening. I am dedicated to helping you steer through the crap of the industry and hope that I am helping you in your fitness programs or helping those other trainers and coaches out there become better at what they do! If there is anything you would like me to discuss in the future please do not hesitate to drop me a line!!! I love making things as interactive as possible! -Coach Taylor

Response to blog, you NEED carbs, don’t separate bodyparts, grips strength, and death of personal training Welcome to Episode 15 of Coach Taylor Radio! This week has been a whirlwind as the fitness community has picked up on my latest blog. I chat about the blog this episode and respond to some of the feedback I have received! Here is a link if you haven’t read the blog yet! The Brutally Honest 6 Reasons You are Still Overfat Next I talk about carbs. Do you need them? Yes. They are vital to your health!!!! Separating your body part by part has been a staple of the fitness industry for years, but is it the best way to train? I argue that no, it is not. Grip strength is a fantastic assessment of your health and as more research is done exploring this it is a little known thing that you should know about!! I fell out of love with Personal Training many years ago and I finally feel that the rest of the fitness community is starting to open up their eyes! This episode I share my thoughts and here is a link to an awesome blog by my wife chatting about the subject! RIP Private Personal Training There it is! Episode 15! Thanks for taking the time to listen and as always, if you want me to cover anything in a future episode please send your requests my way! -Coach Taylor