The Fitness For Freedom Show

Greg is a machine he’s a researcher at the University of Toronto and Toronto Sick Kids Hospital. He has a consulting company, is a published author, fellow podcaster and Ironman. But if you live in Canada you’ll recognize him from the Olympics, not as an Olympian but as the exercise physiologist that described what was happening inside the athletes bodies as they performed their events, in his Gemini - Award Winning Segment, Superbodies. I could go on but I think we should just get into the interview because it’s a good one. 

Dr. James Dimmock is a researcher and lecturer at the University of Western Australia in Perth.  His main areas of focus are in motivation, exercise behaviour and sport psychology. This is one of the most interesting interviews we have done so far, not only does Dr. Dimmock talk about his research but he also gives us some practical tactics we can use in our everyday lives to be motivated to exercise a little bit more and a little more vigorously. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.  

Jonathan talks about how you can break through barriers to improve your running and dominate your runs when you feel like you can't go any further.  Follow us on Periscope @FitnessFFreedom to ask us your questions so we can help you exercise safely and effectively so you get the the most out of your workouts and save time so you can do more of the things you love to do. 

Cassie Dionne is a physiotherapist that believes proper movement should come first and is an essential component to proper training, pre-habilitation and rehabilitation. We talked about her experiences working with clients and how they can achieve better results as well as some of her own personal obstacles she has had to overcome to live her healthiest life possible.  

Dr. Jefferson Roy is a professor at MIT where he does research on cognitive function and brain chemistry, he sat down with me to talk about how we can change behavior by understanding what makes us tick and designing an action plan about how we can respond differently to situations we're trying to change.

Today we’re going to try something a little bit different, I don’t have a guest today.  We talk about the first step you need to take when you want to make a change in your life, it’s probably different than what you’re expecting so hang on it’s a quick rise today.

When you want to make a change in your life, like getting in better shape or becoming healthier sometimes you go straight to exercise. You search for what program you need to follow or what piece of equipment you need to buy.  You look at exercise as this isolated activity that will solve all your health problems and maybe you forget to take a few steps back to consider if this approach is the most sustainable one for you. I have Brent Gallagher joining us today and he’s going to share with us his thoughts on taking a holistic approach to exercise and some things you can do to make it a sustainable part of your life.

Richard Tardif is Fitness For Freedom’s Director of Personal Trainer Development he’s been training people for 8 years and teaching personal trainers for 4. He’s also a self proclaimed nerd and reads scientific journals for fun. He doesn’t stop there he runs fitness and nutrition experiments on himself to see how his body responds and decides if there is any legitimacy to them.

After being downsized from her corporate position Sue Kenney took some time on the Camino trail in Spain to figure out what was important to her.  Her journey is unique and she shares her life transitioning experiences. Now she now shapes her life instead of letting life shape her. 

Erin Zuber was just like any other 32 year old mom, living her everyday life until she was struck down by a stroke. This is her story of how she battled back and is motivated to do more than run, but also wear high heels again.

Dr. Mike T Nelson tells us how you can burn more fat, shift your metabolism and start to change your mindset. This is possibly the most informative interview I've done to date, so you should stop reading this and just listen to it :)

After surviving an aggressive battle with cancer Chris shares his story about coming back, how he has a new lease on life and becoming your own health advocate. 

Dr. Sarah Gairdner shares the research she’s done into dealing and coping with pain while exercising.  Exercising doesn’t have to feel as bad as you think or realize and she gives you the tools to minimize it.   

The number one question we get from clients is 'How can I motivate myself to exercise?' and it is one of the hardest things to answer because everyone is different. Steven Ledbetter has an MA of Sport Psychology and is the CEO of Habitry. We cover a lot in this interview, so hang on to your boots.

Dr. Hugues Richard is a Psychatrist that has made healthy lifestyle habits part of his everyday life, but it isn't easy. He shares his tips on what he does to stay successful and motivated to exercise every week. 

Dr. Brian Wansink is a world renowned researcher and author of Mindless Eating and Slim by Design. His research is showing how we are a product of our environment and how we can shift it to take willpower out of the equation and move our lives to be Slim by Design instead of Fat by Design.  You won't want to miss this interview. 

  Dr. Alain Desaulnier became a Chiropractor to make the world a better and healthier place, but found himself battling depression and unable to keep himself living an active and healthy lifestyle.  He shares his story of how he was able to turn it around and now makes it his life's work spreading the message and helping you live your best and most awesome life. 

  In 2007 Mark Ideson was at work doing a test flight in his helicopter, like many he had done before. This time however, something went wrong, his helicopter started free falling and he found himself rolling through a farmers field.  This accident drastically changed his life forever.  After a physically and mentally demanding recovery he found a way to turn it into an opportunity of new challenges that lead him to the gold medal podium in the 2014 Sochi Paralympics. He shares his story here.  

  We talk to researchers and practitioners to give you the tools you need to stay motivated everyday of your life. We share the stories of real people that wanted to change their lives fore the ‘healthier’ and have made those changes ‘stick’ for the long-term. Now they can’t imagine living any other way. We can’t do the work for you, but we can guide you.  Your situation is unique and what works for someone else won’t necessarily work for you, so we want to put some tools and strategies in your ‘kit’ for you to try out. Keep what works and throw away the rest. Before each interview come in with an open mind and be open to change because we want you to think differently about your health and fitness.