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Movie Deputy REVIEWSDespicable Me 3 (2017) 5.25Gru has spent his whole life trying to please his mom (and take over the world)... when he's faced with a personal dilemma, that could change his entire purpose in life... but will it?
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This is it
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2025-05-0505 min
Franchise Interviews 4.0Exercise Coach Founder and CEO Brian Cygan on Franchise InterviewsWe are meeting with Brian Cygan, Founder and CEO of Exercise Coach. The Exercise Coach franchise is a comprehensive, turnkey business system that is extremely rewarding to those who are passionate about delivering high-quality service that truly helps people. We provide custom solutions in each and every area of the business operations. The Exercise Coach system allows franchisees to operate a personal training studio with no previous fitness experience, and to deliver the most advanced and effective workouts in the world.
Personal training has always been a personality-driven industry. If a trainer leaves a gym or area, t...
2025-05-0231 min
High Intensity BusinessFrom 2 Strength Studios to 200 — Interview with Exerbiotics and The Exercise Coach CEO Brian Cygan What's it like to go from just owning 2 strength studios to growing a worldwide business with over 200 outlets and counting? In this episode, I finally get to sit down and talk with The Exercise Coach and Exerbiotics CEO/Founder Brian Cygan, and we go over his fitness business journey and the lessons he's learned when it comes to highly successful strength studios and another company that supplies high-end equipment to all of these globally! We go into what makes Exerbiotics machines unique, how The Exercise Coach approaches client workout design, what "Concentrated Cardio" is and why they offer it to their c...
2025-04-0247 min
Movie Deputy REVIEWSMinions (2015) 6.25We've come to know the minions, but do we really. Here we get to see where they come from and why they are the way they are.
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Minions, they've been around for thousands of years. Their only purpose, to serve the most despicable master they can find. It hasn't always worked out the best for their masters but the minions have persevered. Their upbeat demeanor and silly antics do more than just entertain one another, it keeps them going when they're masterless. When one of these time periods lasts longer than they could h...
2025-01-2406 min
Strength Changes Everything - Video EditionQ&A: Warm Up or No Warm Up, Eating Before or After Workout, Body Sculpting, Cardio vs. Strength TrainingAmy Hudson, Brian Cygan, and Dr. James Fisher answer all your burning questions about health, fitness, and strength training. They cover the best way to warm-up before strength training, eating before or after a workout, and why you should prioritize strength training over cardiovascular exercises. Amy, Brian, and James discuss how becoming stronger can improve all aspects of your life. Question 1 - To warm-up or not to warm-up? Dr. Fisher explains that there is no evidence to support any need for a warm-up before a strength training session. Brian and Amy add--when lifting heavy objects at...
2024-12-2441 min
Strength Changes EverythingAll Your Questions About Fitness, Health, and Strength Training AnsweredAmy Hudson, Brian Cygan, and Dr. James Fisher answer all your burning questions about health, fitness, and strength training. They cover the best way to warm-up before strength training, eating before or after a workout, and why you should prioritize strength training over cardiovascular exercises. Amy, Brian, and James discuss how becoming stronger can improve all aspects of your life. Question 1 - To warm-up or not to warm-up? Dr. Fisher explains that there is no evidence to support any need for a warm-up before a strength training session. Brian and Amy add--when lifting heavy objects at...
2024-12-2441 min
Strength Changes Everything - Video EditionNEW SEASON! The Secret to Feeling Decades Younger; Welcoming a New Co-hostWelcome to Season 2 of the Strength Changes Everything! In this kickoff pisode, Amy Hudson, Brian Cygan, and Dr. James Fisher dive into the science of strength training and how it can help optimize your health, wellness, and longevity. Expect to hear the latest science, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you build strength, optimize health, and redefine what's possible at any age. Amy, Brian, and James start the conversation by discussing the relaunch of Strength Changes Everything. They explain why season two will be more than just fitness—it will be about tr...
2024-12-1740 min
Strength Changes EverythingNEW SEASON! The Secret to Feeling Decades Younger; Welcoming a New Co-hostWelcome to Season 2 of the Strength Changes Everything! In this kickoff pisode, Amy Hudson, Brian Cygan, and Dr. James Fisher dive into the science of strength training and how it can help optimize your health, wellness, and longevity. Expect to hear the latest science, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you build strength, optimize health, and redefine what's possible at any age. Amy, Brian, and James start the conversation by discussing the relaunch of Strength Changes Everything. They explain why season two will be more than just fitness—it will be about transforming how we ag...
2024-12-1740 min
Strength Changes EverythingThe Causes of Lower Back PainJoin us for this replay from the archives to learn more about solving the problems causing lower back pain... Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the origins of lower back pain and why the vast majority of Americans will experience some form of lower back pain in their lives. Learn about the root cause of lower back pain and why most treatments only deal with the symptoms and the pain instead of solving the problem, which often leads to even worse issues down the road. Fisher is an academic and researcher in the...
2024-11-1319 minStrength Changes EverythingMuscle Burn Is Your FriendJoin us for this replay from the archives to learn more about the importance of muscle burn... Amy Hudson and Brian Cygan explain why that feeling of your muscles burning is exactly what you want to feel every time you go to the gym. Learn why muscle burn is one of the best indications that you're exercising at the right intensity and without it, you won't get the fitness results you're looking for. The intensity of an exercise is crucial to achieving the fitness results you want, and the feeling of muscle burn is a...
2024-11-0616 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 2Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about what is accepted versus what is truth... In part 2 of this interview, Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the science of strength and why the accepted wisdom of exercise may actually be causing more harm than good. Learn how many exercises you really need during a session, why "cardio" exercises aren't necessary if you use the right level of effort, and how to keep yourself from getting injured by reducing the range of motion while still getting the fitness results you desire.
2024-09-1832 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 1Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about the science of strength and how it may affect your fitness plans and goals... Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher break down the science of strength and discuss what the proper level of resistance during training is, the threshold for the effort that you need to achieve to see results, and why some exercises are best avoided if you want to see optimal fitness benefits. Fisher is an exercise scientist in the UK and was a personal trainer for a number of...
2024-09-1123 minStrength Changes EverythingWhat Role Does Guidance Play in a Person's Ultimate Ability to Achieve Their Desired Results From Exercise?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about why supervision is key to effective workouts... When it comes to fitness results, the key to rapid, positive changes is having a coach who can give you the accountability and motivation you need to work harder and more effectively while still being safe. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss why supervision is the key to effective strength training, and how when that's combined with the digital feedback at the Exercise Coach, you can achieve the fitness results you've always wanted. It's been...
2024-09-0417 minStrength Changes EverythingIs Twice Per Week Really Often Enough?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about the optimal amount of exercise... One of the most common questions we get at the Exercise Coach is "Is exercising twice a week really often enough?" Listen in as Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson explore why whole effort exercise twice a week is not only enough, it's the optimal amount you need to achieve the best fitness results for your body in the shortest amount of time possible. Exercising twice a week is more than enough. In fact, exercising more often can a...
2024-07-1710 minStrength Changes EverythingDoes Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about muscle vs fat while on the road to improved health... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the age-old question of whether muscle really weighs more than fat and why the number on the scale can be very misleading when you're trying to improve your health and fitness. When many people start a strength training program, they look at their body composition and may wonder whether muscle is heavier than fat. The accurate answer is that muscle is more dense than fat. W...
2024-07-1007 minStrength Changes EverythingIs 20 Minutes Really Long Enough?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about the benefits of doing the right workout... Amy Hudson and Brian Cygan reveal the truth behind the fitness industry and why you don't need to spend hours at the gym every week in order to stay fit and healthy. Learn the science behind the 20-minute workout and how you can achieve optimal health benefits by doing the right workout, for the right length of time, just twice a week. Is 20 minutes long enough to have a great workout? Simply put, absolutely. The t...
2024-07-0308 minStrength Changes EverythingIs High-Intensity Strength Training Safe For Seniors Too?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about preventing the ill effects of aging... Is it safe for seniors to perform high intensity strength training? The question is actually "is it safe for them not to?" Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss the science behind strength training and why high intensity, whole effort exercise is one of the best ways to prevent the ill effects of aging, even if you are afraid of your joint pain or heart issues holding you back. A number of people are curious whether strength...
2024-06-1918 minStrength Changes EverythingCan I Get Strong Without Getting Bulky?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about getting toned and lean, rather than bulky... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the science of strength training and discuss why you don't have to worry about getting bulky from exercise, and why strength training is the most effective way to get that toned, lean body you always wanted. Will two 20-minute workouts a week help someone get toned? According to the scientific definition, toneness refers to the level of tension in a muscle at rest, but most people refer to b...
2024-06-1212 minStrength Changes EverythingWhy Muscle Quality Matters More Than Movement QuantityJoin us for this replay from the archives and learn more about quality over quantity! Learn about why systemic inflammation is known as the silent killer, why inflammation creates a vicious cycle that very few people escape as they get older, and how you can be one of the few who do. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal why muscle quality matters more than movement quantity and how strength training for 20 minutes at a time will transform your life, no matter how old you are. Muscle quality matters more than movement quantity. Standard workouts...
2024-05-0823 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Origin Story of the Exercise Coach and Why Strength Changes EverythingJoin us for this replay from the archives and learn more about our origin story... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal the origin story of the Exercise Coach and the one book that completely changed the trajectory of Brian's life by transforming his understanding of what strength training can do in your life and how quickly you can see results. Find out how the Exercise Coach is changing lives 20 minutes at a time. The goal of the Strength Changes Everything podcast is to inspire and empower people to live life at their full physical...
2024-04-1722 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Causes of Lower Back PainJoin us for this replay from the archives to learn more about solving the problems causing lower back pain... Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the origins of lower back pain and why the vast majority of Americans will experience some form of lower back pain in their lives. Learn about the root cause of lower back pain and why most treatments only deal with the symptoms and the pain instead of solving the problem, which often leads to even worse issues down the road. Fisher is an academic and researcher in the...
2024-03-0619 minStrength Changes EverythingMuscle Burn Is Your FriendJoin us for this replay from the archives to learn more about the importance of muscle burn... Amy Hudson and Brian Cygan explain why that feeling of your muscles burning is exactly what you want to feel every time you go to the gym. Learn why muscle burn is one of the best indications that you're exercising at the right intensity and without it, you won't get the fitness results you're looking for. The intensity of an exercise is crucial to achieving the fitness results you want, and the feeling of muscle burn is a...
2024-02-2816 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 2Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about what is accepted versus what is truth... In part 2 of this interview, Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the science of strength and why the accepted wisdom of exercise may actually be causing more harm than good. Learn how many exercises you really need during a session, why "cardio" exercises aren't necessary if you use the right level of effort, and how to keep yourself from getting injured by reducing the range of motion while still getting the fitness results you desire.
2024-01-1032 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 1Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about the science of strength and how it may affect your fitness plans and goals... Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher break down the science of strength and discuss what the proper level of resistance during training is, the threshold for the effort that you need to achieve to see results, and why some exercises are best avoided if you want to see optimal fitness benefits. Fisher is an exercise scientist in the UK and was a personal trainer for a number of...
2024-01-0323 minStrength Changes EverythingWhat Role Does Guidance Play in a Person's Ultimate Ability to Achieve Their Desired Results From Exercise?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about why supervision is key to effective workouts... When it comes to fitness results, the key to rapid, positive changes is having a coach who can give you the accountability and motivation you need to work harder and more effectively while still being safe. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss why supervision is the key to effective strength training, and how when that's combined with the digital feedback at the Exercise Coach, you can achieve the fitness results you've always wanted. It's been...
2023-12-2717 minStrength Changes EverythingIs Twice Per Week Really Often Enough?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about the optimal amount of exercise... One of the most common questions we get at the Exercise Coach is "Is exercising twice a week really often enough?" Listen in as Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson explore why whole effort exercise twice a week is not only enough, it's the optimal amount you need to achieve the best fitness results for your body in the shortest amount of time possible. Exercising twice a week is more than enough. In fact, exercising more often can a...
2023-11-0810 minStrength Changes EverythingDoes Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about muscle vs fat while on the road to improved health... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the age-old question of whether muscle really weighs more than fat and why the number on the scale can be very misleading when you're trying to improve your health and fitness. When many people start a strength training program, they look at their body composition and may wonder whether muscle is heavier than fat. The accurate answer is that muscle is more dense than fat. W...
2023-11-0107 minStrength Changes EverythingIs 20 Minutes Really Long Enough?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about the benefits of doing the right workout... Amy Hudson and Brian Cygan reveal the truth behind the fitness industry and why you don't need to spend hours at the gym every week in order to stay fit and healthy. Learn the science behind the 20-minute workout and how you can achieve optimal health benefits by doing the right workout, for the right length of time, just twice a week. Is 20 minutes long enough to have a great workout? Simply put, absolutely. The t...
2023-10-2508 minStrength Changes EverythingIs High-Intensity Strength Training Safe For Seniors Too?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about preventing the ill effects of aging... Is it safe for seniors to perform high intensity strength training? The question is actually "is it safe for them not to?" Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss the science behind strength training and why high intensity, whole effort exercise is one of the best ways to prevent the ill effects of aging, even if you are afraid of your joint pain or heart issues holding you back. A number of people are curious whether strength...
2023-10-1118 minStrength Changes EverythingCan I Get Strong Without Getting Bulky?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about getting toned and lean, rather than bulky... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the science of strength training and discuss why you don't have to worry about getting bulky from exercise, and why strength training is the most effective way to get that toned, lean body you always wanted. Will two 20-minute workouts a week help someone get toned? According to the scientific definition, toneness refers to the level of tension in a muscle at rest, but most people refer to b...
2023-10-0412 minStrength Changes EverythingWhy Muscle Quality Matters More Than Movement QuantityJoin us for this replay from the archives and learn more about quality over quantity! Learn about why systemic inflammation is known as the silent killer, why inflammation creates a vicious cycle that very few people escape as they get older, and how you can be one of the few who do. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal why muscle quality matters more than movement quantity and how strength training for 20 minutes at a time will transform your life, no matter how old you are. Muscle quality matters more than movement quantity. Standard workouts...
2023-08-3023 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Origin Story of the Exercise Coach and Why Strength Changes EverythingJoin us for this replay from the archives and learn more about our origin story... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal the origin story of the Exercise Coach and the one book that completely changed the trajectory of Brian's life by transforming his understanding of what strength training can do in your life and how quickly you can see results. Find out how the Exercise Coach is changing lives 20 minutes at a time. The goal of the Strength Changes Everything podcast is to inspire and empower people to live life at their full physical...
2023-08-0922 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Causes of Lower Back PainJoin us for this replay from the archives to learn more about solving the problems causing lower back pain... Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the origins of lower back pain and why the vast majority of Americans will experience some form of lower back pain in their lives. Learn about the root cause of lower back pain and why most treatments only deal with the symptoms and the pain instead of solving the problem, which often leads to even worse issues down the road. Fisher is an academic and researcher in the...
2023-06-2819 minStrength Changes EverythingMuscle Burn Is Your FriendJoin us for this replay from the archives to learn more about the importance of muscle burn... Amy Hudson and Brian Cygan explain why that feeling of your muscles burning is exactly what you want to feel every time you go to the gym. Learn why muscle burn is one of the best indications that you're exercising at the right intensity and without it, you won't get the fitness results you're looking for. The intensity of an exercise is crucial to achieving the fitness results you want, and the feeling of muscle burn is a...
2023-06-2116 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 2Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about what is accepted versus what is truth... In part 2 of this interview, Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the science of strength and why the accepted wisdom of exercise may actually be causing more harm than good. Learn how many exercises you really need during a session, why "cardio" exercises aren't necessary if you use the right level of effort, and how to keep yourself from getting injured by reducing the range of motion while still getting the fitness results you desire.
2023-05-0332 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 1Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about the science of strength and how it may affect your fitness plans and goals... Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher break down the science of strength and discuss what the proper level of resistance during training is, the threshold for the effort that you need to achieve to see results, and why some exercises are best avoided if you want to see optimal fitness benefits. Fisher is an exercise scientist in the UK and was a personal trainer for a number of...
2023-04-2623 minStrength Changes EverythingWhat Role Does Guidance Play in a Person's Ultimate Ability to Achieve Their Desired Results From Exercise?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about why supervision is key to effective workouts... When it comes to fitness results, the key to rapid, positive changes is having a coach who can give you the accountability and motivation you need to work harder and more effectively while still being safe. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss why supervision is the key to effective strength training, and how when that's combined with the digital feedback at the Exercise Coach, you can achieve the fitness results you've always wanted. It's been...
2023-04-1917 minStrength Changes EverythingIs Twice Per Week Really Often Enough?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about the optimal amount of exercise... One of the most common questions we get at the Exercise Coach is "Is exercising twice a week really often enough?" Listen in as Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson explore why whole effort exercise twice a week is not only enough, it's the optimal amount you need to achieve the best fitness results for your body in the shortest amount of time possible. Exercising twice a week is more than enough. In fact, exercising more often can a...
2023-03-0110 minStrength Changes EverythingDoes Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about muscle vs fat while on the road to improved health... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the age-old question of whether muscle really weighs more than fat and why the number on the scale can be very misleading when you're trying to improve your health and fitness. When many people start a strength training program, they look at their body composition and may wonder whether muscle is heavier than fat. The accurate answer is that muscle is more dense than fat. W...
2023-02-2207 minStrength Changes EverythingIs 20 Minutes Really Long Enough?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about the benefits of doing the right workout... Amy Hudson and Brian Cygan reveal the truth behind the fitness industry and why you don't need to spend hours at the gym every week in order to stay fit and healthy. Learn the science behind the 20-minute workout and how you can achieve optimal health benefits by doing the right workout, for the right length of time, just twice a week. Is 20 minutes long enough to have a great workout? Simply put, absolutely. The t...
2023-02-1508 minStrength Changes EverythingIs High-Intensity Strength Training Safe For Seniors Too?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about preventing the ill effects of aging... Is it safe for seniors to perform high intensity strength training? The question is actually "is it safe for them not to?" Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss the science behind strength training and why high intensity, whole effort exercise is one of the best ways to prevent the ill effects of aging, even if you are afraid of your joint pain or heart issues holding you back. A number of people are curious whether strength...
2023-02-0118 minStrength Changes EverythingCan I Get Strong Without Getting Bulky?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about getting toned and lean, rather than bulky... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the science of strength training and discuss why you don't have to worry about getting bulky from exercise, and why strength training is the most effective way to get that toned, lean body you always wanted. Will two 20-minute workouts a week help someone get toned? According to the scientific definition, toneness refers to the level of tension in a muscle at rest, but most people refer to b...
2023-01-2512 min
When Football Began Again - The Premier League Years podcastTRAILER - When Football Began AgainThe podcast that takes a nostalgic look at the Premier League era. Carl Jones is joined by comedians, famous faces, ex-players and super fans to revisit the illustrious history of the English top flight since 1992 and, occasionally, dig a little deeper into the archives too. From Brian Deane's opening goal to the present day, we'll delve into the iconic moments, seminal players, era-defining games and unforgettable goals that transformed England's top flight into one of the most watched sporting leagues in the world. Subscribe now to get every episode delivered to your device...
2023-01-0704 minStrength Changes EverythingWhy Muscle Quality Matters More Than Movement QuantityJoin us for this replay from the archives and learn more about quality over quantity! Learn about why systemic inflammation is known as the silent killer, why inflammation creates a vicious cycle that very few people escape as they get older, and how you can be one of the few who do. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal why muscle quality matters more than movement quantity and how strength training for 20 minutes at a time will transform your life, no matter how old you are. Muscle quality matters more than movement quantity. Standard workouts...
2022-12-2123 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Origin Story of the Exercise Coach and Why Strength Changes EverythingJoin us for this replay from the archives and learn more about our origin story... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal the origin story of the Exercise Coach and the one book that completely changed the trajectory of Brian's life by transforming his understanding of what strength training can do in your life and how quickly you can see results. Find out how the Exercise Coach is changing lives 20 minutes at a time. The goal of the Strength Changes Everything podcast is to inspire and empower people to live life at their full physical...
2022-11-3022 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Causes of Lower Back PainJoin us for this replay from the archives to learn more about solving the problems causing lower back pain... Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the origins of lower back pain and why the vast majority of Americans will experience some form of lower back pain in their lives. Learn about the root cause of lower back pain and why most treatments only deal with the symptoms and the pain instead of solving the problem, which often leads to even worse issues down the road. Fisher is an academic and researcher in the...
2022-10-1919 minStrength Changes EverythingMuscle Burn Is Your FriendJoin us for this replay from the archives to learn more about the importance of muscle burn... Amy Hudson and Brian Cygan explain why that feeling of your muscles burning is exactly what you want to feel every time you go to the gym. Learn why muscle burn is one of the best indications that you're exercising at the right intensity and without it, you won't get the fitness results you're looking for. The intensity of an exercise is crucial to achieving the fitness results you want, and the feeling of muscle burn is a...
2022-10-1216 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 2Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about what is accepted versus what is truth... In part 2 of this interview, Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the science of strength and why the accepted wisdom of exercise may actually be causing more harm than good. Learn how many exercises you really need during a session, why "cardio" exercises aren't necessary if you use the right level of effort, and how to keep yourself from getting injured by reducing the range of motion while still getting the fitness results you desire.
2022-08-2432 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 1Join us for this replay from the archives to learn more about the science of strength and how it may affect your fitness plans and goals... Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher break down the science of strength and discuss what the proper level of resistance during training is, the threshold for the effort that you need to achieve to see results, and why some exercises are best avoided if you want to see optimal fitness benefits. Fisher is an exercise scientist in the UK and was a personal trainer for a number of...
2022-08-1723 minStrength Changes EverythingWhat Role Does Guidance Play in a Person's Ultimate Ability to Achieve Their Desired Results From Exercise?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about why supervision is key to effective workouts... When it comes to fitness results, the key to rapid, positive changes is having a coach who can give you the accountability and motivation you need to work harder and more effectively while still being safe. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss why supervision is the key to effective strength training, and how when that's combined with the digital feedback at the Exercise Coach, you can achieve the fitness results you've always wanted. It's been...
2022-08-1017 minStrength Changes EverythingIs Twice Per Week Really Often Enough?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about the optimal amount of exercise... One of the most common questions we get at the Exercise Coach is "Is exercising twice a week really often enough?" Listen in as Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson explore why whole effort exercise twice a week is not only enough, it's the optimal amount you need to achieve the best fitness results for your body in the shortest amount of time possible. Exercising twice a week is more than enough. In fact, exercising more often can a...
2022-06-2910 minStrength Changes EverythingDoes Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about muscle vs fat while on the road to improved health... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the age-old question of whether muscle really weighs more than fat and why the number on the scale can be very misleading when you're trying to improve your health and fitness. When many people start a strength training program, they look at their body composition and may wonder whether muscle is heavier than fat. The accurate answer is that muscle is more dense than fat. W...
2022-06-2207 minStrength Changes EverythingIs 20 Minutes Really Long Enough?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about the benefits of doing the right workout... Amy Hudson and Brian Cygan reveal the truth behind the fitness industry and why you don't need to spend hours at the gym every week in order to stay fit and healthy. Learn the science behind the 20-minute workout and how you can achieve optimal health benefits by doing the right workout, for the right length of time, just twice a week. Is 20 minutes long enough to have a great workout? Simply put, absolutely. The t...
2022-06-1508 minStrength Changes EverythingIs High-Intensity Strength Training Safe For Seniors Too?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about preventing the ill effects of aging... Is it safe for seniors to perform high intensity strength training? The question is actually "is it safe for them not to?" Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss the science behind strength training and why high intensity, whole effort exercise is one of the best ways to prevent the ill effects of aging, even if you are afraid of your joint pain or heart issues holding you back. A number of people are curious whether strength...
2022-06-0118 minStrength Changes EverythingCan I Get Strong Without Getting Bulky?Join us for this replay from the archives and learn more about getting toned and lean, rather than bulky... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the science of strength training and discuss why you don't have to worry about getting bulky from exercise, and why strength training is the most effective way to get that toned, lean body you always wanted. Will two 20-minute workouts a week help someone get toned? According to the scientific definition, toneness refers to the level of tension in a muscle at rest, but most people refer to b...
2022-05-2512 minStrength Changes EverythingWhy Muscle Quality Matters More Than Movement QuantityJoin us for this replay from the archives and learn more about quality over quantity! Learn about why systemic inflammation is known as the silent killer, why inflammation creates a vicious cycle that very few people escape as they get older, and how you can be one of the few who do. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal why muscle quality matters more than movement quantity and how strength training for 20 minutes at a time will transform your life, no matter how old you are. Muscle quality matters more than movement quantity. Standard workouts...
2022-04-1323 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Origin Story of the Exercise Coach and Why Strength Changes EverythingJoin us for this replay from the archives and learn more about our origin story... Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal the origin story of the Exercise Coach and the one book that completely changed the trajectory of Brian's life by transforming his understanding of what strength training can do in your life and how quickly you can see results. Find out how the Exercise Coach is changing lives 20 minutes at a time. The goal of the Strength Changes Everything podcast is to inspire and empower people to live life at their full physical...
2022-03-2322 minStrength Changes EverythingWhat Role Does Guidance Play in a Person's Ultimate Ability to Achieve Their Desired Results From Exercise?We are replaying one of our most popular episodes for you this week! When it comes to fitness results, the key to rapid, positive changes is having a coach who can give you the accountability and motivation you need to work harder and more effectively while still being safe. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss why supervision is the key to effective strength training, and how when that's combined with the digital feedback at the Exercise Coach, you can achieve the fitness results you've always wanted. It's been said that the most forgotten variable...
2022-02-2317 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Causes of Lower Back PainWe are replaying one of our most popular episodes for you this week! Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the origins of lower back pain and why the vast majority of Americans will experience some form of lower back pain in their lives. Learn about the root cause of lower back pain and why most treatments only deal with the symptoms and the pain instead of solving the problem, which often leads to even worse issues down the road. Fisher is an academic and researcher in the UK. He's published research on muscular...
2022-01-0519 minStrength Changes EverythingCan I Get Strong Without Getting Bulky?We are replaying one of our most popular episodes for you this week! Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the science of strength training and discuss why you don't have to worry about getting bulky from exercise, and why strength training is the most effective way to get that toned, lean body you always wanted. Will two 20-minute workouts a week help someone get toned? According to the scientific definition, toneness refers to the level of tension in a muscle at rest, but most people refer to being toned as being lean. In t...
2021-12-2212 minStrength Changes EverythingMuscle Burn Is Your FriendWe are replaying one of our most popular episodes for you this week! Amy Hudson and Brian Cygan explain why that feeling of your muscles burning is exactly what you want to feel every time you go to the gym. Learn why muscle burn is one of the best indications that you're exercising at the right intensity and without it, you won't get the fitness results you're looking for. The intensity of an exercise is crucial to achieving the fitness results you want, and the feeling of muscle burn is a positive indication of t...
2021-11-2416 minStrength Changes EverythingDoes Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?We are replaying one of our most popular episodes for you this week! Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the age-old question of whether muscle really weighs more than fat and why the number on the scale can be very misleading when you're trying to improve your health and fitness. When many people start a strength training program, they look at their body composition and may wonder whether muscle is heavier than fat. The accurate answer is that muscle is more dense than fat. When people say that muscle weighs more than fat, w...
2021-10-1307 minStrength Changes EverythingIs High-Intensity Strength Training Safe For Seniors Too?We are replaying one of our most popular episodes for you this week! Is it safe for seniors to perform high intensity strength training? The question is actually "is it safe for them not to?" Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss the science behind strength training and why high intensity, whole effort exercise is one of the best ways to prevent the ill effects of aging, even if you are afraid of your joint pain or heart issues holding you back. A number of people are curious whether strength training is an appropriate exercise...
2021-09-2918 minStrength Changes EverythingIs Twice Per Week Really Often Enough?We are replaying one of our most popular episodes for you this week! One of the most common questions we get at the Exercise Coach is "Is exercising twice a week really often enough?" Listen in as Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson explore why whole effort exercise twice a week is not only enough, it's the optimal amount you need to achieve the best fitness results for your body in the shortest amount of time possible. Exercising twice a week is more than enough. In fact, exercising more often can actually be counterproductive. The most...
2021-09-2210 minStrength Changes EverythingWhy Muscle Quality Matters More Than Movement QuantityWe are replaying one of our most popular episodes for you this week! Learn about why systemic inflammation is known as the silent killer, why inflammation creates a vicious cycle that very few people escape as they get older, and how you can be one of the few who do. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal why muscle quality matters more than movement quantity and how strength training for 20 minutes at a time will transform your life, no matter how old you are. Muscle quality matters more than movement quantity. Standard workouts and guidelines in fitness...
2021-09-0823 minStrength Changes EverythingIs 20 Minutes Really Long Enough?We are replaying one of our most popular episodes for you this week! Amy Hudson and Brian Cygan reveal the truth behind the fitness industry and why you don't need to spend hours at the gym every week in order to stay fit and healthy. Learn the science behind the 20-minute workout and how you can achieve optimal health benefits by doing the right workout, for the right length of time, just twice a week. Is 20 minutes long enough to have a great workout? Simply put, absolutely. The training at the Exercise Coach is targe...
2021-08-1808 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Causes of Lower Back PainBrian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the origins of lower back pain and why the vast majority of Americans will experience some form of lower back pain in their lives. Learn about the root cause of lower back pain and why most treatments only deal with the symptoms and the pain instead of solving the problem, which often leads to even worse issues down the road. Fisher is an academic and researcher in the UK. He's published research on muscular strengthening as well as lower back pain. Lower back pain is a constant issue for a large...
2021-07-2819 minStrength Changes EverythingMuscle Burn Is Your FriendAmy Hudson and Brian Cygan explain why that feeling of your muscles burning is exactly what you want to feel every time you go to the gym. Learn why muscle burn is one of the best indications that you're exercising at the right intensity and without it, you won't get the fitness results you're looking for. The intensity of an exercise is crucial to achieving the fitness results you want, and the feeling of muscle burn is a positive indication of that intensity. Effective exercise is simply a stimulus, where you stress the body in order for it...
2021-07-2116 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 2In part 2 of this interview, Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher discuss the science of strength and why the accepted wisdom of exercise may actually be causing more harm than good. Learn how many exercises you really need during a session, why "cardio" exercises aren't necessary if you use the right level of effort, and how to keep yourself from getting injured by reducing the range of motion while still getting the fitness results you desire. Beyond the minimum exercise dose, you can add as many exercises as you see fit. There is a balance though. If you...
2021-05-1232 min
Modrn BusinessBrian Cygan, CEO of The Exercise CoachIn this new Modrn Business podcast, we chat with the CEO of The Exercise Coach, Brian Cygan! We learn how The Exercise Coach uses a tech-enabled approach to differentiate from their competitors, how they were staying engaged with their customers and some initiatives they have for 2021.
2021-05-0633 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Science of Strength: Brian Cygan Interviews James Fisher, PhD - Part 1Brian Cygan and Dr. James Fisher break down the science of strength and discuss what the proper level of resistance during training is, the threshold for the effort that you need to achieve to see results, and why some exercises are best avoided if you want to see optimal fitness benefits. Fisher is an exercise scientist in the UK and was a personal trainer for a number of years before becoming a researcher. His area of research was mainly lower back pain and lower back strength and has recently been looking into the perceptual responses to resistance training...
2021-05-0523 minStrength Changes EverythingWhat Role Does Guidance Play in a Person's Ultimate Ability to Achieve Their Desired Results From Exercise?When it comes to fitness results, the key to rapid, positive changes is having a coach who can give you the accountability and motivation you need to work harder and more effectively while still being safe. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss why supervision is the key to effective strength training, and how when that's combined with the digital feedback at the Exercise Coach, you can achieve the fitness results you've always wanted. It's been said that the most forgotten variable in strength training is supervision. There is plenty of research that verifies the personal health benefits of...
2021-04-2817 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Origin Story of the Exercise Coach and Why Strength Changes EverythingWe are replaying one of our most popular episodes for you this week! Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal the origin story of the Exercise Coach and the one book that completely changed the trajectory of Brian's life by transforming his understanding of what strength training can do in your life and how quickly you can see results. Find out how the Exercise Coach is changing lives 20 minutes at a time. The goal of the Strength Changes Everything podcast is to inspire and empower people to live life at their full physical potential. Simply...
2021-03-3122 minStrength Changes EverythingIs Twice Per Week Really Often Enough?One of the most common questions we get at the Exercise Coach is "Is exercising twice a week really often enough?" Listen in as Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson explore why whole effort exercise twice a week is not only enough, it's the optimal amount you need to achieve the best fitness results for your body in the shortest amount of time possible. Exercising twice a week is more than enough. In fact, exercising more often can actually be counterproductive. The most important thing you can do as you age is addressing the health of your fast-twitch muscle...
2021-02-2410 minStrength Changes EverythingDoes Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the age-old question of whether muscle really weighs more than fat and why the number on the scale can be very misleading when you're trying to improve your health and fitness. When many people start a strength training program, they look at their body composition and may wonder whether muscle is heavier than fat. The accurate answer is that muscle is more dense than fat. When people say that muscle weighs more than fat, what's really being communicated is that muscle is more dense so it takes up less space within...
2021-02-1707 minStrength Changes EverythingIs 20 Minutes Really Long Enough?Amy Hudson and Brian Cygan reveal the truth behind the fitness industry and why you don't need to spend hours at the gym every week in order to stay fit and healthy. Learn the science behind the 20-minute workout and how you can achieve optimal health benefits by doing the right workout, for the right length of time, just twice a week. Is 20 minutes long enough to have a great workout? Simply put, absolutely. The training at the Exercise Coach is targeting the root cause of usual aging which is the age-related loss of muscle mass, also known...
2021-02-1008 minStrength Changes EverythingIs High-Intensity Strength Training Safe For Seniors Too?Is it safe for seniors to perform high intensity strength training? The question is actually "is it safe for them not to?" Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson discuss the science behind strength training and why high intensity, whole effort exercise is one of the best ways to prevent the ill effects of aging, even if you are afraid of your joint pain or heart issues holding you back. A number of people are curious whether strength training is an appropriate exercise for them, especially as they get older. But the real question we should be asking is whether...
2021-01-2718 minStrength Changes EverythingCan I Get Strong Without Getting Bulky?Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson break down the science of strength training and discuss why you don't have to worry about getting bulky from exercise, and why strength training is the most effective way to get that toned, lean body you always wanted. Will two 20-minute workouts a week help someone get toned? According to the scientific definition, toneness refers to the level of tension in a muscle at rest, but most people refer to being toned as being lean. In that regard, strength training will absolutely help you get leaner and build firm muscles. One misconception about...
2021-01-2012 minStrength Changes EverythingWhy Muscle Quality Matters More Than Movement QuantityLearn about why systemic inflammation is known as the silent killer, why inflammation creates a vicious cycle that very few people escape as they get older, and how you can be one of the few who do. Brian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal why muscle quality matters more than movement quantity and how strength training for 20 minutes at a time will transform your life, no matter how old you are. Muscle quality matters more than movement quantity. Standard workouts and guidelines in fitness are responsible for more than 85% of people getting frustrated and staying on the sidelines. The...
2020-12-0923 minStrength Changes EverythingThe Origin Story of the Exercise Coach and Why Strength Changes EverythingBrian Cygan and Amy Hudson reveal the origin story of the Exercise Coach and the one book that completely changed the trajectory of Brian's life by transforming his understanding of what strength training can do in your life and how quickly you can see results. Find out how the Exercise Coach is changing lives 20 minutes at a time. The goal of the Strength Changes Everything podcast is to inspire and empower people to live life at their full physical potential. Simply put: strength changes everything. Effective personal strength training fundamentally changes everything about your body for the better...
2020-11-1722 min
The Franchise Story Podcast37: Using Technology And Passion To Start A Franchise With Brian CyganStories from Franchisees & Founders In today's episode, we have with us Brian Cygan, founder of Exercise Coach. He has been an entrepreneur for almost 20 years and involved in franchising for 10 years. Brian has always been a believer in evolutionary business processes, thinking about how to take things to the next step of expanding and growing. Each situation he found himself in led him to where is now. Looking back, he is very thankful that it ushered him to make the decisions he had to make then. Come on...
2019-05-2157 min
Never Too Late for Fitness Radio with Phil FarisBrian Cygan: CEO of The Exercise Coach Shares the Perfect Fitness Program for People Who Are Busy, Afraid of Getting Hurt, Sick of Gyms or JBrian Cygan, founder and CEO of The Exercise Coach, a technology-driven, paradigm shifting fitness franchise. He has over 16 years of experience in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and entrepreneur.The Exercise Coach is designed to be the perfect fit for the 85% of people conventional fitness wisdom has failed. They specialize in helping people who are busy, afraid of getting hurt, sick of gyms, and those who just plain hate exercise. If this sounds like you or someone you love, stay tuned.The Exercise Coach is pioneering a paradigm shift in fitness based on the...
2017-06-0644 min
Lifestyle Archives -Brian Cygan: CEO of The Exercise Coach Shares the Perfect Fitness Program for People Who Are Busy, Afraid of Getting Hurt, Sick of Gyms or Just Hate to Exercise!Brian Cygan, founder and CEO of The Exercise Coach, a technology-driven, paradigm shifting fitness franchise. He has over 16 years of experience in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and entrepreneur.
The Exercise Coach is designed to be the perfect fit for the 85% of people conventional fitness wisdom has failed. They specialize in helping people who are busy, afraid of getting hurt, sick of gyms, and those who just plain hate exercise. If this sounds like you or someone you love, stay tuned.
The Exercise Coach is pioneering a paradigm shift in fitness based on...
2017-06-0500 min