The Too Fit Podcast

Have you ever wanted to try yoga, but haven’t because you were turned off by the approach? Maybe you didn’t want to work out in a female-dominant class. Or maybe you love the workout aspect, but could do without the chanting. Well, we have something for you! Dean Pohlman was playing collegiate lacrosse at the University of Wisconsin when his yoga journey began. By happenchance, he stepped into a Bikram Yoga class and after a butt-kicking workout, he walked out a new man. He realized the benefits yoga could proivde for his strength and conditioning regimen, but he could not wrap his mind around the spiritual component of yoga.  In his own words, "you would never stop in the middle of a bench press set in the gym and start meditating." The physicality of training was separate from spiritual in every other area of exercise, and Dean viewed yoga the same way. He desired yoga with "all the benefits, but none of the frills."  That's exactly why he created

Jen Rulon has lived a life full of adventure, continuously pushing the limits of her physical fitness and helping others do the same. Jen is an accomplished triathlete, a veteran of the Ironman Triathlon Race, TEDx presenter, and her writings have been published in Men's Journal, Runners Magazine, Livestrong, WebMD, and Active.com. Oh, and did I mention she used to swim with Shamu? These days Jen still spends a lot of time in the water but in an attempt to tame another kind of animal: qualifying for the revered Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. As anyone might guess, training your body to not only endure, but excel at swimming, biking, and running a distance of 140.6 miles collectively, takes some real work and discipline. Jen has mastered the art of accommodating Ironman training into her daily professional and family life. Her strength and expertise

"To be an overnight success, you must be an EVERY DAY HUSTLER" - Cassy Joy Garcia  Cassy Joy Garcia is a woman of many talents: professional chef, blogger, podcast aficionado, nutritional consultant and expert, soon to be NY Times best selling author, health and fitness connoisseur, beauty and cosmetics guru, and an absolute JOY to be around! We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with her and we know you will as well. Cassy takes us through her personal health and fitness journey, from her humble beginnings as a self-proclaimed "gym bunny," which involved countless hours on the elliptical and following fad diets, to the wellness wizard she is today.  The death by cardio and calorie-cutting mentality left her constantly in pain, chronically inflamed, perpetually fatigued, and in her own words, just down-right "sick". Not until stumbling upon t

We have all seen that guy: the one walking down the street, minding his own business and looking perfectly normal except for one thing, he's barefoot. He's as happy as can be trotting down the street, running and hiking, in the supermarket, at trade shows, and even on an airplane! Steven Sashen, owner of Xero Shoes is here to tell you why you should be that guy and how you can do it in style!  You may remember Steven and Xero Shoes from his now infamous Shark Tank episode. However, the journey of barefoot life began long before the cameras started rolling. Around 2009 Steven was returning to his roots as a sprinter, but was constantly plagued by chronic and nagging injuries, achy joints, tender knees, and sore hips. It came to the point where Steven was having to c

"Every human is an athlete and every athlete is human" - Tim DiFrancesco  Tim DiFrancesco has forged NBA greats and hall of fame legends like Kobe Bryant, Jeremy Lin, Steve Nash, Ron "Meta-World-Peace" Artest, and the list goes on.  We had the honor to sit down with Tim where he gave us a behind the curtain look at his interactions with the world's most talented athletes as the head strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.  So, have you ever wondered how these athletes stay in peak physical condition for 84 games amidst travel, fame, media, sponsorship obligations, and home life? How do they recover day-to-day? What does their nutrition look like? Their training?  Well, wonder no more! Tim is the man with all the answers. In this episode of the Too Fit Podcast we d

Dai "Coach Moose" Manuel is an incredible entrepreneur, professional blogger, author of the newly released The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto, freelance writer, lifestyle coach, sought after speaker, fitness guru, and one stellar podcast guest! However, Dai wasn't always such a stud, and he'll be the first to admit that. His jou

  Meet Andy Hnilo. Even if you haven't actually met the man, you probably recognize his rugged jaw line. Andy was born with competitor's blood running through his veins, which eventually led him to play baseball at UC Berkeley. This competitive lifestyle and mindset would later serve him well in life and in business.  Once his baseball career ended he found himself in front of the camera as a model for Oakley, Coppertone, and Speedo. Andy has had appearances on shows such as Days of our Lives and HBO's Hello Ladies.  A tragic accident left with him several broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a broken jaw wired back together, a severe gash on his chin, and a whole host of other problems that come with being hit by one truck and run over by another SUV!  It is this incident that changed Andy's life and career forever. Being a se

Listen on iTunes Meet Shahin Naghavi: a chronic entrepreneur (seriously, he has a problem!), real estate mogul, venture capitalist, owner of the largest Crossfit gym in Texas, and creator of arguably one of the most successful fitness models to date. All this and more has made Shahin the self-proclaimed "poorest, rich man you will ever meet."  After every encounter with Shahin, we leave with more inspiration, motivation, and new ideas. We start to ask more from ourselves. We begin wondering, future-seeking, and asking "what if" a whole lot more. It's as if he taps into the entrepreneurial spirit in us all.  And we believe this conversation with Shahin will have the same effect on you! In this leisurely, yet perceptive conversation with Shahin we cover plenty of ground including:  Shahin's personal journey as an entrepreneur

  Lawyer, executive coach, professional speaker, blogger, Team Betty Ironman athlete, TEDx presenter, entrepreneur, published author, On Wall Street contributor and Recruiter, avid Toastmaster, extremely early riser, and the list goes on! All these and more make up one of our favorite guests thus far: Elizabeth McCourt.  Elizabeth owns and operates McCourt Leadership Group. She consults, coaches, and advises high-performing executives along with their teams, with a focus on exectuive athletes. In her own words, "If elite athletes have coaches to improve their performance, why not take this approach to business?" Elizabeth has recently received even more notoriety for her TEDx talk titled Why You Should Spill Your Secrets, where she describes the relieving process of releasing a lingering secret in her life, and explains all the physical, me

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a member of the world's elite? Not just what the process looks like, but the actual work, blood, sweat, tears, and physical turmoil required to infiltrate such a team?  Meet Wes Kennedy, resident expert on all things Special Forces and transforming mere mortals into super human, tactical, elite, physical specimens ready to conquer the world's deepest, darkest missions. Wes spent 8 years in the Canadian Forces, 5 of those as a Special Forces Operator. Now as the CEO and founder of Elite Training Programs, he prepares Special Forces candidates mentally and physically for selection into their respective SF school. Wes also works with para-military, police and fire, Crossfit athletes, and everyday Joes. In his own w

“Forget Results. Enjoy the Moment.” That is the mantra behind the revolutionary fitness movement created by today’s guest Jarron Vosburg. Beat-Active is fundamentally changing not only the way people exercise, but how they view exercise. In his own words, “Beatactive designs an audio workout experience, fusing vocal guidance, custom programming, and powerful electronic soundtracks.” Jarron has been working with not only the largest DJ’s in the electronic music scene, but also with physicists, mathematicians, and strength and conditioning specialists to systematically coordinate the physical movements of the exercise routine with the architecture of the music. All you need for a session of Beat-Active is their app, headphones, a little bit of space, and approximately 20 minutes. Oh, and the right mindset: forget everything around you. Forget about sets, reps, calculating weight percentages, gym memberships, combating weather and traffic associated with the gym, etc. All

In this episode we dive into our personal routines and habits as well as the apps we use to optimize our lives. We firmly believe that a morning and evening routine is essential to creating an environment that enables you to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently and effectively.    Morning Apps and Tools:  Elite HRV  Nature Beat HRV

Do you struggle from brain fog, bloating, irritable bowl, weight gain, or inability to lose weight? A detox may be in store. You have probably heard of the terms "detox" and "cleansing". Although some forms can be extremely effective, there is a ton of misinformation out there on the topic.   We cover some of the myths behind detoxing, tools you can implement now for a healthy and effective detox, and an action plan you can use everyday to keep your body firing on all cylinders.   As always, please leave any questions in the comments section and we will be happy to respond. Enjoy!

Tired of spinning your wheels with new year resolution diets that aren't sustainable? Well, in this episode we dive into the details on how you can properly eat for life by providing you exactly what to eat, the ratios of each food to eat, and how to build a plan based on your goals.   We cover specific protocols such as ketosis, carb-cylcing, and carb-backloading and which type of people can benefit from each protocol. Grab a pin and paper, or just check out the show notes below, and be ready to get lean and mean after listening to this episode. Figuring Your Macros Based on Your Goals: Calculate BMR and Macros: http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/ Foods to eat:

Dr. Crisp is a sports medicine physician and physiatrist based out of Arizona that has a vast wealth of knowledge on the human body and how it moves, forged from a diverse background of training and optimizing client’s health, nutrition, and fitness levels. Dr Crisp started as a personal trainer and later graduated as a Doctor of Osteopathy and began his career as a sports medicine physician with an emphasis on functional movement patterns. His expertise truly shines through in this conversation where we tackle subjects such as what to do when you come across poor technique in the gym, how nutritional ideas and practices have changed over the last 10 years, and how to be successful in your career and set yourself apart from the competition. Enjoy this interview. Like, Subscribe, Review, and don’t forget to Share!!   Topics Covered and More on Dr. Crisp:

In this episode we chat with Dustin and Aaron, two Recon Marine veterans.  We dive into their experiences while serving our country and lessons they learned along the way.  We discuss how you can take responsibility for protecting yourself as well as those around you including styles of self-defense as well as noteworthy books. To quote Aaron and give you a sneak peak into some of the motivation and rules to live by sprinkled throughout this episode….”Safety isn't a place, it is a mindset and a lifestyle. Be vigilant.”   Show Notes:  What is a Recon Marine?   The Raider Project: http://www.raiderpr

Al and Sandi are owners of Legendary Escapes, a custom, hybrid pool building business where they have flipped the pool industry, along with their lives completely around. They have successfully built a business and a lifestyle they are truly passionate about and love. It's their desire to now share how this was made possible and to teach others to do the same.  This episode is not only for the pool and construction enthusiast, but for the every day business owner, entrepreneur, employee, and for the guy hearing whispers to take a leap and start his own venture. Here, Al and Sandi break down how to systematically utilize social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) for your business ventures, outline steps to build a following and a loyal tribe, and discuss how to create and be mindful of your energy signature.  So, Are you ready to truly enjoy your work? Are you ready to view work in a totally different light?  Are you ready to start

Alvin is the CEO and Founder of, TCHPP (The Centre for Healing and Peak Performance), a multi-disciplinary wellness and peak performance center, focused on helping their clients achieve optimal health, peak performance and personal greatness: mind, body, and soul. Alvin is also the author of, Journey to Personal Greatness: Mind, Body, and Soul – a blueprint for life balance and self-mastery.   In this episode we dive deeper into Alvin's triad of mind, body, and soul and cover nutrition, detox, your gut microbiome, and recovering from injury. Alvin walks us through his team's ground breaking method of treating patients with chronic pain. Lastly, he gives us insight and tips to bring your mind, body, and soul into a unified, unstoppable force.   Links and Mentions: Website:

Roger has one trick: He trains leaders to monitor and manage their thinking. Poor thinking leads to poor emotional control and poor performance. For more than 20 years, much of it through Compass Consultation, Ltd., Dr Hall has been providing leadership development training, executive coaching and organizational consultation. He is a widely sought after keynote speaker providing talks rich in substance and engaging in style. He has worked with leaders from Fortune 20 companies as well as small entrepreneurial firms. In this episode, we were blessed to pick the brain of one of the most brilliant minds we have ever met. Dr. Hall speaks on the power of habits, how to form them and why they are so hard to break, as well as how to own and then utilize your thought processes to your advantage.  To immerse yourself in Dr. Hall's teaching, he has made many of his methods and materials available to you, so you can begin to monitor and manage your way of thinking today. Find Dr.