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Marriage Fit114: Say. Do. Achieve. The Power of Language, Mindset, and Marriage with Thomas BlackwellGuest: Thomas Blackwell, keynote speaker, mindset coach, and founder of Say Do Achieve Episode Summary: In this powerful and inspiring episode, we sit down with Thomas Blackwell — a former Division I tennis coach, successful entrepreneur, and now sought-after keynote speaker and high-performance coach — to unpack how the words we speak shape the lives we lead. From building businesses to building a strong marriage with his high school sweetheart, Thomas shares timeless truths on mindset, language, leadership, and love. Whether you're chasing big goals or looking to strengthen your relationship, this episode will challenge and...2025-04-1559 minMarriage Fit113: Creating Healthy and Happy Kids – A Holistic Approach to ParentingIn this episode of Marriage Fit, we dive into what it really takes to raise healthy and happy kids. Parenting today comes with unique challenges—screen time battles, busy schedules, and the constant temptation of unhealthy food choices. But the good news? Small, intentional habits can create a lifelong foundation for your kids' well-being. We break down six key strategies that make a difference in your child's physical and mental health while strengthening your family bond. 1. Be the Example: Stay Healthy and Active Yourself Kids don’t just listen to what we say—they m...2025-04-0143 minMarriage Fit112: Real Talk: The Inner Battles: 75 HARD, Rest, Routines & GrowthWelcome to Episode 112 of Marriage Fit! What started as a discussion on competition vs. being competitive evolved into an insightful conversation about personal growth, mindset, and overcoming challenges. In This Episode, We Cover: The Power of Rest – Why taking a rest week is essential and how recovery fuels long-term progress. Lessons from 75 HARD – The deeper takeaways from the challenge beyond just fitness. Routines: A Double-Edged Sword – How to create a structure that supports growth without feeling trapped. The Mental Battles We Face – Strategies to shift your mindset and break through...2025-03-1844 minMarriage Fit111: Nutrition, Productivity, and Longevity with Robb Wolf🧠 Main Discussion: Nutrition and Productivity 🍔 Top Nutrition Mistakes Professionals Make How fast food and sedentary habits drain energy and impact overall health. The role of nutrient-dense foods in boosting focus and productivity. ⚡ Electrolyte Imbalances & Performance How dehydration affects stress resilience, cognitive function, and stamina. Signs of electrolyte deficiency and how to fix them. 🏃♂️ Balancing Work, Family, and Health Practical tips to stay energized without sacrificing business or personal life. The importance of movement and proper hydration for busy professionals. 🥤 The Origins of LMNT The behind-the-scenes story of how LMNT was created to support h...2025-03-041h 10Marriage Fit110: How to Make a Comeback?📌 Episode Overview: Life happens—illness, job loss, family struggles, or unexpected change can knock us off track. Most people react by asking, “Why me?” and focusing on the worst-case scenario. But what if you flipped that mindset? In this episode, we break down how to turn setbacks into comebacks—not just getting back to where you were but coming back even stronger. 💪 🔥 Key Takeaways: 💡 1. Why NOT Me? The victim vs. victor mindset—why some stay stuck while others rise. Setbacks often lead to breakthrough success stories. Personal example of overcoming adversity...2025-02-1832 minMarriage Fit109: How to Find the Right Personal Trainer for Your GoalsIn this episode, we’ll guide you through the essential steps to finding the perfect personal trainer who aligns with your fitness goals, personality, and preferences. 🎙 Opening (3–5 minutes) Get ready to dive into how to find the perfect personal trainer that matches your fitness goals and personality. Hear a personal story about Chris’s free gym session gone wrong and what it reveals about picking the right trainer. Learn why the right trainer can make all the difference for your long-term fitness success. 📌 Segment 1: Define Your Goals (10 minutes) Discover why clear fitness goals—like building stren...2025-02-0438 minMarriage Fit108 : Reflecting on 2024 and Building a Vision for 2025In this reflective and forward-looking episode of the Marriage Fit Podcast, we dive into the lessons, highlights, and aspirations that defined 2024 and shape the vision for 2025. From personal triumphs to actionable strategies for growth, this episode will inspire you to close the year strong and step into the New Year with clarity and purpose. What We Cover in This Episode: Moments from 2024 Where You Felt on Fire Reflecting on 2–3 moments when you felt most alive and invigorated. Exploring what made those moments so impactful—was it the outcome, the process, or something deeper? How these...2025-01-2141 minMarriage Fit107 : How to Stay Fit (vs. Get Fit) as the New Year ApproachesEpisode Summary: As the New Year approaches, many of us feel the urge to set bold fitness resolutions—but why do so many fail? In this episode of the Marriage Fit Podcast, we unpack the common pitfalls of New Year’s fitness goals and share practical, sustainable strategies to build habits that last. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your approach, this episode will help you create a fitness lifestyle that works for you well beyond January. Key Topics Discussed: Common Pitfalls of New Year Fitness Goals Unrealistic resolutions and t...2025-01-0736 minMarriage Fit106. How to Get Unstuck: 5 Pillars for Breaking Free and GrowingIt's not if you will get stuck in life, it's when. And it's what you do when you're stuck or in a rut that determines how soon you come out of it and how you will work through issues in your future. Family First: Building a Support System for Growth Feeling stuck often comes from trying to do everything alone. Prioritizing family helps create a strong support system that encourages growth and provides motivation. We'll discuss strategies for leaning on your family to stay accountable while working on personal goals. Faith and Trusting the...2024-12-2434 minMarriage Fit105. Overcoming Gymtimidation – Conquer Your Fear of the GymIntroduction Opening Hook: Discuss how common it is to feel intimidated when walking into a gym, especially for newcomers or those returning after a long break. Goal of Episode: Help listeners understand and overcome “gymtimidation” by breaking down its causes, sharing practical tips, and empowering them to build confidence in any fitness space. Why This Matters: When people feel intimidated, it can prevent them from starting or staying consistent with their fitness journey. Conquering these feelings is the first step toward lasting health and wellness. Segment 1: What Is “Gymtimidation” and Why Does It Happen? Define Gymtimidation: Explain that “gymtimidation” is the anxiety or i...2024-12-1031 minMarriage Fit104: What is the Best mode of Cardio? (Rowing Challenge Announcement and Details)Concept2 Rowing Challenge & Heart Rate Training Episode Highlights: Dive into the Concept2 Rowing Challenge and why rowing is the ultimate cardio workout. Learn how to optimize your training with heart rate zones to crush your fitness goals. Get tips and tricks for rowing form, staying motivated, and tracking progress. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 1. What Makes Cardio Effective The importance of heart rate zones, intensity, and duration. How rowing helps you achieve fat-burning, endurance, and mobility goals. 2. Why Rowing is a Game-Changer Full-body engagement, low impact, and high-calorie burn. T...2024-11-2036 minMarriage Fit103. Does Sweating Burn Fat?? (Best ways to Burn Body Fat)Welcome to another myth-busting episode of Marriage Fit! Today, we’re tackling a common misconception: the idea that sweating equals fat loss. So many people believe that the more they sweat, the more fat they burn. But we’re here to set the record straight and dive into the real science of effective fat burning. In this episode, we break down: Why Sweating Doesn’t Equal Fat Loss: Sweating is simply your body’s way of cooling down. While it might make you feel like you’ve had a great workout, it’s not a sign of...2024-11-1234 minMarriage Fit102. (PART 2) GLP-1s: The Good, The Bad, The Myth's... with Jenny HaiarIn the 2nd half of this interview, we dive deep into the GP-1s myths and truths. Connect With Us: Follow us on our NEW Instagram account @MarriageFitPodcast Join our Facebook communities SISU Fit for more tips and support Subscribe to the podcast on Apple and Spotify and leave us a review if you enjoyed this episode! ********************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼2024-10-3021 minMarriage Fit102. (PART 1) GLP-1s: The Good, The Bad, The Myth's... with Jenny HaiarThis episode dives into the merger of CPM and CSU fitness centers, along with a new partnership between CPM and Jenny Haiar's business, Ivy and Company, a health and wellness provider. This collaboration aims to address health comprehensively by merging fitness and wellness services. The discussion ranges from industry insights to myths surrounding GLP-1 medications, with an emphasis on growth, partnership, and a holistic approach to health. 1. Origins and Inspiration Question: Can you take us back to when you first started IV & Company? What inspired you to start, and how did it all begin? Insight: Learn about Jenny’s...2024-10-2929 minMarriage Fit101. From CrossFit Pioneer to Whole Life Innovator: A Conversation with Andy PetranekIn this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Andy Petranek, a fitness industry pioneer and the co-creator of the Whole Life Challenge. From his early days of founding one of the first-ever CrossFit gyms to creating a transformative lifestyle program, Andy shares invaluable insights on leadership, community building, and personal development. Topics Covered: Origins and Inspiration: Andy reflects on opening his CrossFit gym in 2005 in Los Angeles, one of the first CrossFit affiliates globally. He discusses his inspiration, which stemmed from his passion for fitness and the innovative CrossFit philosophy that aligned...2024-10-1546 minMarriage Fit100: BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: New Beginnings with SISU | Closing a Chapter with CPMIn this milestone episode, we are turning a BIG page in the chapter on business and life. We discussed the opening (and history) of SISU and how we are closing CPMFITness in the middle of October. Other Key Insights - 💡 Prioritizing Relationships: Couples often let external commitments overshadow their relationship; regular date nights remind them of its importance. Communication is Key: Having uninterrupted time allows couples to discuss meaningful topics, enhancing their bond and understanding of each other. The Impact of Busy Lifestyles: The post-COVID shift towards individual activities has made it crucial for couples to cons...2024-10-0134 minMarriage Fit99. You Know You are Fit When...In this fun and insightful episode of the Marriage Fit podcast, we explore how your perspective on life shifts as you get fitter and healthier. We break down 9 telltale signs that show you're truly fit—when these things start becoming part of your daily or weekly routine. From hydrating before caffeine to choosing hotel gyms over amenities, we highlight the lifestyle changes that come with leveling up your fitness game. Here’s what we cover, along with time stamps for each topic: 1. (9:35) Hydrate Before You Caffeinate Staying hydrated becomes your priori...2024-09-1732 minMarriage Fit98. You Want to Really Change? Okay, Can you Handle the Truth?In this episode of the "Marriage Fit" podcast, we explore the challenges many people face when starting a new fitness journey or making significant lifestyle changes. We all begin with a burst of motivation and excitement, but why do some people stick with it while others start to falter? We’ll break down the common phases people go through—from the initial excitement to the inevitable fatigue and the justifications that start to creep in. More importantly, we’ll uncover the secret to staying on track by asking: “What do successful people do differentl...2024-09-0341 minMarriage Fit97. This is 40... (Do's & Don't of Staying Fit Over 40)In this episode, we’re diving into some critical strategies for maintaining your health and fitness as you age, especially for those hitting the big 4-0 and beyond. We’ll discuss the importance of prioritizing recovery, nutrition, sleep, and daily movement to keep your body in top shape. If you're feeling frustrated with your current routine or struggling to see progress, these tips might be exactly what you need to make a positive change. It was fun to go back and forth about the difference of training and mindset in your 20s when you are now i...2024-08-2039 minMarriage Fit96. Importance of Keeping a Beginners Mindset | Rucking Challenge RecapAfter we completed a very successful Rucking Challenge Annie and I can't help but wonder why do so many people succeed within fitness challenges to yet fall back into their old habits after the challenge is completed. We unpack the importance of how a "Beginners Mindset" could be a game changer for someone to continue to build off of the good habits they've developed in the confinds of a challenge. ********************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out of...2024-08-0635 min
Uncorked + UnscriptedBringing back adult recess | with gym owners Chris + Annie MelloWellness icons Chris + Annie Mello join The Event Company's Addie Graham-Kramer to doing business as a couple, bringing back recess for adults + their new gym opening in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Now uncork your favorite beverage + listen up as we spend the next half hour unscripted.Find more information about The Event Company + the services we offer by visiting our website, theeventcompanysd.com or by emailing hello@uncorkedunscripted.com2024-07-2545 minMarriage Fit95. Top 5 Ways to Boost your MetabolismPlease Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify In this episode we tackle one of the BIGGEST buzz words in the health and fitness space... Metabolism! Join us as we unpack this very important topic and not only how to get started with improving metabolism but how to sustain it for the long term. ********************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out of shape, in pain, and not functioning at your best. A...2024-07-2342 minMarriage Fit94. How to Be (and Stay) Accountable!Lets talk about something that really starting to lack more and more these days. Accountability! Join us as we make this complex topic become as simple as possible. ********************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out of shape, in pain, and not functioning at your best. Are you ready to perform at the top of your game for life? Join our new Facebook group Become a Corporate Athlete. Where we provide weekly tips, motivation, and education to thrive with your work2024-07-0938 minMarriage Fit93. Rucking as a Workout (and our Summer Challenge Announcement)Simply put, rucking is backpacking: carrying weight while walking. Humans aren’t the fastest or strongest animals, but we have high levels of endurance and the ability to carry with our hands while walking. Rucking is a modern adaptation of this functional activity: carrying a load over time and distance using a backpack (or weight vest). What are the Benefits of Rucking? It’s Fun!!! It’s Great Exercise: Engages multiple muscle groups and burns more calories than walking. It’s Adaptable: You can do it almost anywhere. No Complicated or Expensi...2024-06-2528 minMarriage Fit92. Get Summer Body Ready! Top things to do to get ready for Summer!June is here and summer is happening this month. Join us in this conversation on not only how to get ready for your summer body but THRIVE through this summer season. ********************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out of shape, in pain, and not functioning at your best. Are you ready to perform at the top of your game for life? Join our new Facebook group Become a Corporate Athlete. Where we provide weekly tips, motivation, and education to thrive with your2024-06-1136 minMarriage Fit91. Distractions = DestructionReligious leader David O. McKay said, "The world steps aside for the man or woman who knows where he or she is going" If being crystal clear on your goals and dreams is a superpower then the opposite to destroy your goals and dreams is DISTRACTIONS! Join us as we unpack this POWERFUL topic on how to minimize distraction and 'strength train' focus for the greater good. ********************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out...2024-05-2836 minMarriage Fit90. Tell Me the Truth!... Are You REALLY Committed?The number thing with anything in your life; fitness, finances, relationships, career, or any aspiration you may have is... HONESTY! In world of bright lights, fast techonolgy, information and motivation at our fingertips it can be so easy to get lost in all the noise and hype and not really understand what we want and why we want it. Just because it looks like everyone around us is winning doesn't mean we have too (and really they aren't winning anyway). When we meet w...2024-05-1440 minMarriage Fit89. Leading a Life of Leadership (w/ Guest John Meyer)The best way to lead others, i.e. your family, company, friends, community is by leading yourself first. We tackle this topic with a Sioux Falls expert (and our friend) John Meyer. John Meyer has a decorated history in leadership roles as the founder of 9 Clouds, Lemonly, and now Leadmore and Leadership South Dakota. In this episode we unpack... Are Leaders born or made? How your superpowers are a blessing and a burden. Why there is no finish line in living a life of leadership And much more! ...2024-04-3050 minMarriage Fit88. The TOP 6 Truly Healthy HabitsYou can be fit and not healthy but you can't be healthy without being fit. We are fitness trainers but if we actually succeed with a client they become more than fit they become healthy. Last episode we discussed the three types of fitness goals: Look, Feel, and Perform; today we discuss the 6 ways to become truly healthy (and its nothing about going to the gym). #1 - Disconnect (limit) from all media. #2 - Eat dinner with your family. #3 - Seek Coaching or therapy. ...2024-04-1633 minMarriage Fit87. How We GUARANTEE Results...Every physical body is unique. But the requirements to success are the same. Training programs are tried and proven to work. We measure results in fitness is 3 ways. How to you Look. How to Feel. How you Perform. Join us in this conversation and understand how we can guarantee results and how you can achieve the results you are looking for. ********************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out of shape, in pai...2024-04-0236 minMarriage Fit86. Stop Back Pain Before It Starts...We are getting more fitness specific in this episode. Even though we are not physical therapist or doctors we are students of movement and have over 20 years of human movement experience. In those 20 years we have found that injuries, surgies, shots, etc... can not only be prevented or avoided with a lot of lifestyle, nutritional, and behavioral habits. Join us in the impactful conversation! ********************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out of shape...2024-03-1931 minMarriage Fit85. What has more Power? (Pain vs. Pleasure)We have a real talk in today's episode about how to not only uncover what is holding you back from taking action but understand how to uncover why you are not leveling up your health, fitness, and life. Growth requires discomfort. And as human beings we try to avoid discomfort because it's UNCOMFORTABLE! But in the pain is where you can develop the power to change. In this episode we discuss how we how we have developed empathy for ourselves and how we've learned how to communicate with each other in ou...2024-03-0533 minMarriage Fit84. Transformation Time (w/ guest Addie Graham-Kramer)One of the biggest joy's of being in the Fitness industry is watching someone transformation. And it's not just a physical transformation but a mental/emotional transformation. We brought in our friend and follow entreprenuer Addie Graham-Kramer with The Event Company in Sioux Falls to sit down and talk about all things leadership, parenting, and what it takes to transform your business, body, and overall life. It's a great conversation with the hope you all have hard conversations in life to make the changes you WANT, NEED, and DESERVE! 2024-02-2054 minMarriage Fit83. Your Environment is More Important than you ThinkYou can get to a goal faster by yourself. However you can achieve much more with a team. We've always said the top 2 ways to change your identidy and how you view yourself is by the books you read and the people you associate with on a regualar basis. If you are doing everything you can and not where you want to be it may be time to look around the people you are surrounding yourself with. Do they encourage you? Do they push you? Do they support you? People need peo...2024-02-0637 minMarriage Fit82. Don't Fail This Year. Set Yourself Up for SuccessAllow me to provide you with some stats about New Years Resolutions (NYR)... 122.8 Million Americans have a NYR 95% are Health, Fitness, Diet related 78% actually quit by February 1st of that same year. Do you set big goals at the beginning of each year and end of finding yourself falling short? If you are in the Sioux Falls area and ready to big the cycle of failing your New Years Resolutions join us for a live workshop at our facility. Let us help turn it around this year. On Feburary 13th from Noon - 1p we will hosting a free works...2024-01-2338 minMarriage Fit81. Real Talk about "Slaying the Sugar Dragon"If you have trouble staying away from sugar, this is the episode for you! If we were to just say, "It’s as simple as getting the right protein in and managing the sugar in your diet to take those first steps toward weight loss"... Everyone would be lean and healthly, but it is simple not easy. In this episode we help unpack all things sugar and not only how to take practical steps towards improving your sugar consumption management but more so how sugar is impacted by your emotions, relationship, and m...2024-01-0939 minMarriage Fit80. (Part 2 of 2) of Move the Money with Sarah KurtenbachJoin us as we dive into round 2 with Sarah Kurtenbach. After building the backstory we dive into some great topics about all things money. As our listeners know we love translating weathly principles to health and fitness. And just like fitness, being successful with money is about more than money itself. Fun questions we tackle: Biggest mistakes made by parents and kids about money. How fear impacts our relationship with money. What is more...2023-12-2631 minMarriage Fit79. Move the Money (just like the Body) with Sarah Kurtenbach (Part 1 of 2)We are excited to have our next guest in the studio talking about, MONEY! In 2024 our One Word for the year is, "INVEST". And what better way to end the year than with our good friend and Money Coaching Expert, Sarah Kurtenback, with moveHER Money We brought Sarah into the studio because of her expertise in educating parents and kids on the impact and importance of how money works and how to improve your relationship with money. Sarah offers so much perspective, insight, and practical tips on what...2023-12-1231 minMarriage Fit78. The KING of All Results in the Gym (and in Life)If we had to pick the one thing that would unlock a lifetime of results in the FITness space it would be... CONSISTENCY! All great things happen when you put consistency in front of it. In this episode we unpack: Motivation vs. Discipline How to Auto-Regulate your motivation, intensity, and volume The Power of Creating Non-Negotiables The Power of Associations: Enviornment > Mentality ********************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend ou...2023-11-2834 minMarriage Fit77. Weight Loss is just the Beginning...Weight loss programs work! The problem is only for so long. Unfortunately, 6 out of 7 people who have lost weight on a diet regain all the weight (and most times some additional). The National Weight Control Registry is a database with over 10,000 people who have lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off for a year and found some interesting similarities... They eat breakfast every day. Weigh themselves regularly. Stay active. In this episode, we unpack these 3 things and why they wor...2023-11-1439 minMarriage Fit76. The CPM Story (Part 2 of 2)We are back with Part 2 of our CPM Story! We covered a lot in Part 1 about how we got to Sioux Falls in the first place. Check out the previous episode if you missed it. In Part 2 is a wild contination of our story as we discussed why we left Sioux Falls after 2 years to go back to California. And then after another 2 years in California why the heck did we move back to Sioux Falls (AGAIN). You can read about it also here -> Why did we move back We also...2023-10-3131 minMarriage Fit75. SPECIAL Episode: The CPM Story (Part 1 of 2)To know where we are going it's great to find out where we've been. This is a special 2-part series of the CPM Founders story. What is CPMFITness all about? How did it all start? Where is CPM going? What does CPM even stand for? Chris and Annie have been together for 22 years. It all started in the gym (shocker) and have flourished into... 20+ years in the fitness industry 16 years of marriage 3 Start up Micro Gyms CPMFITness (the 3rd startup) had 3 locations at one point. Twin Boys Moving to South Dakota twice! 10s of thousa...2023-10-2442 minMarriage Fit74. Don't Live Longer... Live Better as you AgeCan you get more fit as you age? Is there a way to train longevity? People are living longer but are they living better? Join us as we unpack this topic! ********************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out of shape, in pain, and not functioning at your best. Are you ready to perform at the top of your game for life? Join our new Facebook group Become a Corporate Athlete. Where we provide weekly tips, motivation, and education to thrive with your 2023-10-1042 minMarriage Fit73. How to Train PositivityBe at your best when you are at your worst. Becoming (and staying) positive takes more then daily affirmations. What if training positivity is (conceptually) the same as training biceps, or cardio, or any other type of fitness modality? Join us as we unpack this very powerful topic that could help you get out of your rut and manage through the peaks and valleys of motivation in your fitness (or life) journey. ********************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out o...2023-09-2641 minMarriage Fit72. Burnout, Mental Illness, and Getting Mentally Fit (w/Vaney Hariri)In this episode we are joined in the studio by our good friend Vaney Hariri. Vaney is the co-owner and co-founder of Think 3D Solutions. Vaney brings us a fresh perspective on community involvement, creating culture, and personal responsibility on taking care of yourself mentally just like we preach on how to take care of yourself physcially. To learn more about Vaney and their consulting services you can find him... Website Facebook Instagram And there big event coming up we mentioned in the show, Culture Con is Septem...2023-09-121h 11Marriage Fit71. How to Win the WeekendsPeople do one of two things on the weekend... They kick their heels up by overindulging with food, fun, and drinks to cope with all the stress they've encountered over the course of the week. Turn into a weekend warrior to make up for not getting all their workouts in during the workweek. Weekends can make or break a person's health and fitness. We need to find a balance with not losing all your gains from the weekdays and not being over strict so you don't enjoy your weekends + recover from the workweek. ...2023-08-2941 minMarriage Fit70. The Case for Strength Training (and Why)You don't have to do everything you just need to do the right thing. The health and fitness world is FULL of noise. With all the different training programs and protocols to follow. With all the different diets on the market. With all the things you think you could be doing most times you end up doing nothing. Our belief is one of the best things you can do to improve your body composition, strength, energy, and vitality is adding muscle through STRENGTH TRAINING! In this episode we bre...2023-08-1541 minMarriage Fit69. Why People Don't Become Healthy?We have more diets, supplements, online exercise programs, and more healthier foods coming into the marketplace. So why is America getting fatter every year? Instead of telling folks too, "Eat better" or "Just start moving more" we found some underlying issues that could be the reason(s) why you are unhealthy… ENVIRONMENT; You don’t realize you are unhealthy. DECISION: You don’t really want to change. TOO HARD: You think you can start tomorrow. NOW VS. LATER: Short term pain vs...2023-08-0142 minMarriage Fit68 - Momentum (More than Motivation)Momentum is more than motivation. Imagine something happens… Injury? Family health scare? Divorce? Lose your Job? You Move? Kids have trouble in School? Or let's flip it… You have had the best month/year ever in business or with your fitness; How do you keep crushing your goals and life? What is the difference between the winners vs. the losers... Momentum! Join us as we unpack this BIG topic! Topics Mentioned: DISC Episode 33 All or Nothing Epis...2023-07-1847 minMarriage Fit67. Goals 101 (PLUS Summer Challenge Announcement!)We introduce our newest Summer "Rucking" Challenge. Join us July 8 - August 10th and Ruck with Us. Rucking is walking with weights. This is the perfect summer push whether you are beginnner to exerice or super active in the gym. Check it out at ARE YOU RUCKING WITH US to sign up and learn more. Now to the topic... We all have heard this one before. However, do you know how powerful writing your goals down really is? A Harvard Business study revealed amazing statistics relating to goal setting and success. 83% of the...2023-07-0440 minMarriage Fit66. F.E.A.R. (A Burden or a Blessing)False | Evidence | Appearing | Real Fear is uncomfortable and it can either burden or crush your goals and dreams. However we like to look at Fear from a different angle. What if your F.E.A.R.s are clues telling you where you need to move towards. We believe behind your true F.E.A.R. is your superpowers. F.E.A.R. can be the fuel you need to learn about who you truly are and make you take action on uncomfortable things that will lead to your ulitmate personal grow...2023-06-2046 minMarriage Fit65. Is Real Fitness like Raising Real Kids?I posted this question back when our twin boys were born in Oct 2018. When you become a new parent it is a gamechanger in your life. We will do ANYTHING for our new baby no matter the time, money, effort. As a parent it is our job is not only raise amazing kids but for the first couple of years KEEP THEM ALIVE! I had this revealation when the boys when in the NICU the first month after their birth, "Is raising kids like attaining Real Fitness?" The characteristics and traits it...2023-06-0643 minMarriage Fit64. Making Sioux Falls the Healthiest City (w/ Mayor Paul TenHaken)We have a mission to help make Sioux Falls the healthiest city in the US. So why don't we bring on the mayor of the city, Paul T, and get down to business! We had a great time interviewing the mayor. We talked a lot about his backstory, perspective, and life. Some of the highlights: 🔸 Who was Mayor Paul before running for office and as CEO before Click Rain 🔸 What would today's Mayor Paul tell his 21-year-old self. 🔸 How can we make the biggest impact in making a he...2023-05-2343 minMarriage Fit63. What is the Best Diet? (Pros & Cons)One of the BIGGEST questions clients constantly ask us is, "What is the best diet to do?" Now that is a loaded question! So, let's consider a few things... Everybody is unique (phenotype, genetics, health history, fitness history, etc...). Think of a diet as a tool (like a hammer, nail, saw, etc...) Your Body is a job. Find the right tool (diet) for the right job (your body). We can make nutrition as simple or as complex as we make it. Join us as our intention of this episode is to make...2023-05-0945 minMarriage Fit62. Getting Good with Grief (with Father Paul Rutten)Nobody goes through life without any scars. As we go through the up’s and down’s in life how to you handles setbacks, failures, or even LOSSES!?? One of the 5 F's in Marriage Fit is Faith and we tackle this in a major way in this episode. This is an episode unlike any other episode we’ve ever done. We were inspired by this topic after Chris’s father passing in Oct 2021. Grieving happens on small and large scales all the time. We have our friend, client, and leader in the...2023-04-251h 02Marriage Fit61. Tips for Traveling to Stay Healthy + FitOne of the biggest challenges for someone with their training program and diet is when they have to travel for work or go on vacation. But you know our philosophy, problems are opportunities in disguise. Join us as we breakdown everything about travel from.... -Mindset before you even leave for your trip -How to Pack -Flight and Hotel -Workouts -Food and Dining out ********************************************* Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out of shape, i...2023-04-1135 minMarriage Fit60. Supplements 101 (with Joel Jansen)We had our good friend Joel Jansen from Science Nutrition come in and talk all about supplements. Joel has a very similar grassroots background of why and how he got started in the business. He also shares our values in business with helping customers first. In this episode, we unpack all things supplements. The best, the worst, the overhyped, the most underrated, and more. Joel is not on social media but you can stay in touch with him on his facebook or visit his stores in Sioux Falls...2023-03-2845 minMarriage Fit59. How to improve your Internal Fitness?“You can’t be a better parent if you’re not becoming a better person. Are you burned out or bored with your fitness? Are you stuck in a rut? Or do you have health issues and you haven’t done anything in years but you know you need to start training and eating healthy? Becoming a better person can seem very BIG and VAGUE. In this episode, we will unpack that quote above to help you understand how to always get better on the inside so you will continue to improve you...2023-03-1434 minMarriage Fit58. Why your Workouts aren’t WorkingEvery physical body is unique but the requirements to success remain the same. If you are in a workout routine but not getting the results you want, need, and deserve you probably fall into one or more of these reasons below. Join us as we unpack the 6 reasons why your workout isn't working. (7:36) You workout TOO MUCH -Physical vs. Mental Gains -Train Recovery by introducing ‘treatment’ (12:13) You workout too little -Someone can give you money but they can’t give you...2023-02-2842 minMarriage Fit57. Cheat Meals / Real StrategiesWe believe food is healthy (effective) or unhealthy (ineffective). On that note, food is NOT a moral issue. Being overweight, eating unhealthy, or even craving unhealthy food doesn’t make you a bad person… It makes you a HUMAN BEING! We don’t like the term, “Cheat Meals” because you are not cheating on yourself when you indulge in an effective meal. The problem is when you abuse food and it starts to abuse you. That is a slippery slope no wants, needs, or deserves to go down. Join us in t...2023-02-1445 minMarriage Fit56. How to Help Your Spouse to Workout?Over the last 20+ years in the Fitness industry, we've dealt with our handful of objections when it comes to not starting (or continuing) a training program. And the hardest objection to overcome is not money, time, or even motivation it is the Spousal Support. Join us in this conversation as we unpack the pros and cons of spousal support. -How to get your spouse on board. -What to do if your spouse is resistant to you starting a training program. -When it's your fault if your spouse isn...2023-01-3136 minMarriage Fit55. Food: (The Good, the Bad, the Why, the How)Carbs are not the devil. Fat doesn’t make you FAT. Protein is pretty full proof on getting you results. Nutrition can be as simple or as complex as we make it. But for the majority of individuals is a very confusing game. The diet and supplement industry is nealry a 4 BILLION dollar industry! To WIN with Nutrition you must understand this… Every (physical) body is unique but the requirements for success remain the same. In this episode, we give you much more than just what not to eat. We...2023-01-1735 minMarriage Fit54. New Year. New You? Better You? 2023 TrendsNew Year's Resolutions are the Super Bowl in the Fitness industry as 95% of all Resolutions are fitness related. But 78% of all resolutions fail by February 1st. In this episode, we unpack how we set ourselves up for a New Year. Our formula for success goes as follows: 1. Recap all the Wins from the last year of 2022. 2. Do a retrospective of our One Words from last year. 3. Create our new One Word for 2023. 4. What are you going to train for this year? 5. Complete our One Pa...2023-01-0345 minMarriage Fit53. Injuries Don't Have to Stop You...If you want gains you need to train. And when you train you will have aches, pains, soreness, and injuries. You can do a google search on how to recover from injuries physically. But what about the mental and emotional impact on your psyche when you are injured? How do you deal with an injury setback? But what if your physical injury is leading you to a mental breakthrough? Join us as we unpack this topic and provide you with tips, tricks, and personal and professional perspectives with our 20 years of expe...2022-12-2036 minMarriage Fit52. How to Get in the Zone?Most former athletes (like us) think “Getting in the Zone” refers to an athletic environment (which it does). But what if you can get “In the zone” in other areas of your life? What if you can get in the zone with… -Your Weight loss? -Your Marriage and relationships? -Your Career? We cover 4 components of how to get in the zone. Commit to Excellence Concentration Practice Harder than the Game (i.e. Life) Radiate Confidence Every day ordinary people liv...2022-12-0637 minMarriage Fit51. Are Diet or Workout Challenges Good or Bad for you?Similar setup as we did with episode 49 about whether is competition good or bad for you. In this episode tackle Challenges. Are they good or bad for you? So many people get introduced to dieting or working out through challenges. And even if you get great results from the challenge why do so many people not keep the results? Why Challenges are Good: 1. The more obstacle you conquer, the easier the process becomes. 2. With you each obstacle you conquer the more confidence you build. 3. The more confidence you gai...2022-11-2243 minMarriage Fit50. How Thrive Through the Holiday SeasonHalloween. Thanksgiving. Christmas. New Years. Birthdays. Work parties. Kids parties. Shopping. Travel. Budgeting. Resolutions. End of the Year Deadlines. Too much too soon too fast is a recipe for disaster. Time Audit Pre-Eat before each event Find a Challenge (have a Focus) Create Simplicity Happen Focus on the Do’s vs. the Don’ts Learn how to Scale Down your Habits (12:41) We had a special surprise guest, Matt Jensen, podcast bomb our episode. We get his take on Why the Holidays are a Hard season for him to stay...2022-11-0837 minMarriage Fit49. Is Competition Good or Bad for You?Everyone is competitive. With yourself, opponents, co-workers, neighbors, or other companies. Life is a sport. Sport is Play. How do you react to the competition? Do you push harder? Do you become obsessed? Practice more? Find ways to cut corners. Do you cheat? Does competition help push you to be your best or is it all about just beating someone else? We talk about the Good, Bad, and Ugly sides of competition. (0:00 - 12:40) Intro. Our latest marr...2022-10-2538 minMarriage Fit48. Barrier BashingBeing stuck in your pursuit of any goal (fitness, career, relationships, or even with yourself) can suck! The hard part about being stuck is not knowing what to do next. Well in this episode we define 7 stages of inaction each with the problem and a solution on how to identify where you are and how to get yourself to the next stage. This is how we judge (ahhh coach) someone to get their results and understand the potential they have in front of them. Enjoy the show! ...2022-10-1136 minMarriage Fit47. The #1 Thing to Fix any DietWe pack this episode with myths, truths, and pro-tips with our knowledge and experience on how to level up your nutrition strategy with Protein as the focal point. We believe a real and true nutrition plan gives you a margin for error. We look at food like money. When you are running a business there is a famous saying, “No margin. No mission.” The same concept can be said about your nutrition and fitness. We will go into how you can enjoy the fruits of your labor (by working out and eating e...2022-09-2732 minMarriage Fit46. Secrets of DisciplineDiscipline is not motivation. Discipline is not willpower. Discipline is not about sacrifice or even punishment. In my rants over the past few years (since our boys were born) about "Is raising children similar to getting real fitness?" This has led us to find some great books about the best practices for raising kids. The more we read these kinds of books the more we realize how parenting books apply just as much to adults in our field of exercise, nutrition, and accountability in regards to healthy living. The newest lightbulb is a...2022-09-1342 minMarriage Fit45. You Got Excuses? We Have Solutions.Excuses are like A-Holes. They just stink! You can look at all the excuses why we are not doing what we need to succeed or the one reason why you can. When you break down any excuse, it is just a natural reaction and an irrational thought. Join us as we unpack all the lessons we have learned personally and professionally over the last 20 years. (4:30) You can make 37 excuses why something won’t get done or find the one reason it can. (7:20) The BIG PROBLE...2022-08-3040 minMarriage Fit44. Vision is Greater than Goal SettingYou will lead your life by design or default. When it comes to standard goal setting we really miss the boat with how we can set ourselves up. Personal vision is much more than traditional goal setting. A real vision provides much more clarity and context to how you can lead the life of your dreams. Join us as we unpack how to build your personal vision as we walk you through the document we use for ourselves and our clients. The big takeaways… ✅ Short and Long-Term Goals...2022-08-0938 minMarriage Fit43. Ten Commandments of STRESS ManagementWe are piggy backing off Episode 21: What is Stress was a good thing? Did you know that Stress is the #1 goal when it comes to Health and Fitness. A goal of improving stress is looked at as more important than looking better naked. In this episode we offer lots of wisdom and knowledge bombs 🤯 plus tons of practical tips you can do right now to improve your stress levels. We hit our favorite of the 10 commandments. 🪦 Thy Body is like thy Bank...2022-07-2033 minMarriage Fit42. How to WIN with Your TimeWe all have 24 hours in a day. We all have 7 days a week. So when you or someone close to you says, "I don't have enough time." What do you say? We share our perspective and learnings about our relationship with time from a personal level and in our professional journey in dealing with clients over the last 20 years. We teach clients to look at time like money. Like get an ROI out of time. Just like a business. Here is our BIG...2022-06-2830 minMarriage Fit41. How To WIN with Your Nutrition.We think a lot about food but often times are not educated enough to make the behavioral changes to succeed. We share our road to our nutrition learnings from a personal level and in our professional journey in dealing with clients over the last 20 years. We teach clients to look at food / nutrition like a strategy. Just like a business. Here is our steps for nutrition success. Change your perspective Simply start tracking your nutrition Then start tracking your time #ti...2022-06-1439 minMarriage Fit40. Building Your StoryWe believe the answer to all of our problems lies within your personal story. Life leaves you with clues. Understanding who you are, where you came from, and where you ultimately want to go are the keys to unlock the answers to why you do what you do. What is the story you are telling yourself everyday? Join us in the conversation as we breakdown our story and give you tips and advice how you can build your own story. Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out of s...2022-05-3141 minMarriage Fit39. Common MythsOver the last 20 years Annie and I have learned and debunked a ton of myths revolving around exercise, diet and just plain old excuses. We tackle a few of our favorite myths. Join us in the conversation. Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 "Life is too short to spend out of shape, in pain and not functioning at your best. Are you ready to perform at the top of your game for life? Join our new Facebook group Become a Corporate Athlete. Where we provide weekly tips, motivation and education to thrive with your 2022-05-1737 minMarriage Fit38. RoutinesIs routine your friend or your foe? You show us your daily routines, rituals and habits and we can show you your future results (good or bad). Join us in the conversation as we share some of our routines and insights over the last 20 years as FITness professionals. NOTES: (7:07) Benefits of Cold Showers (9:40) What makes the successful Successful? (14:30) Annie’s morning routine. (23:55) Investment vs. Sacrifice Recap: 5 am Club Everyone 24 hours is different Pre-Plan: Get your thoughts out of yo...2022-05-0129 minMarriage Fit37. How to GET Motivated?As much as we want… Motivation is NOT the answer to our problems. Why? We exploit motivation. We rely too much on motivation. We are not going to always be motivated. So what do you do when you don’t have the motivation you need to take action and achieve outcomes? Motivation has to be revenant and relative. It has steps to take to uncover and/or re-engage the motivation that is inside of you. We unpack this v...2022-04-1240 minMarriage Fit36. How to Persevere? When the Going Gets TOUGHWhen life hands you lemons.. You make… Lemonade! How to fight your way through a tough challenge or a valley in your life. Focus on the things that you CAN control and less worry about the things you can NOT control. It’s about how can YOU be better. When you get better on the inside everything on the outside gets better. Rules Spouse needs to always get better It’s not about you… But it is… (vs. the ‘bass ackwards’…. Be sacrificial) What is (was) your promise (your non-negotiables)? Good is good enough… is it? W...2022-03-2928 minMarriage Fit35. How to Handle Haters, Naysayers and CriticismIt takes 10 positive statemetns just to replace 1 negative statement! Problems are opportunities in disguise. Haters, Naysayers and criticism doesn’t have to stop you it can ACTUALLY FUEL YOU FOR GREATNESS. Listen in as we unpack these 5 types of naysayers and will give our take(s), provides some tools and tips to WIN! 1. THEY MIGHT BE RIGHT: Don’t take it personal (even if it is). Because it might be true. Who cares if you wrong if you are wrong? Just be ready to accept that they may be right. 2. PROJECTING; It is probab...2022-03-1527 minMarriage Fit34. The Platinum Rule (DISC Behavioral Test Expert Guest)I'm assuming we all know the Golden Rule; (Treat others how you want to be treated). Have you heard of the Platinum Rule? (Treat others how THEY want to be treated). Communication is everything in relationships. Whether it is your spouse/family, co-workers, clients, etc... Annie and I were introduced to the DISC behavioral test a couple years ago and honestly it was a GAME CHANGER for our relationship and working with our staff and clients. We bring in our 1st Guest ever to MarriageFIT, Kristi Baumgartner. Kristi is a certified DI...2022-02-2238 minMarriage Fit33. Alter Ego (Why you Need One)Behind your true FEARs is your True SUPER POWER! Unleash your super power with the help of your Alter Ego. We explain how its not only healthy but vital for success and minimizes losses in your life. Save your Identify Maximize and accelerate your career Manage Energy and Stress We drive into how we found our Alter Egos and what we've learned from them. Peace ✌🏼 | Love 🤟🏼 | FITNESS 💪🏼 2022-02-0834 minMarriage Fit32. Our Trends for 2022Download our Free Guide: A NEW YOU IN 2022 and get the 5 most effective things you can do in 2022. This is a great episode to pass on to one of your friends, co-worker or someone you care about that needs helps with their health and FITness this year. In this Episode we dive deep into Our Top 5 Trends: 1. Walking = The most underrated form of exercise and stress relief. 2. 2'fer Types of Training = Blending in-Person and Digital Training. 3. Corporate Athlete = More Business People need to act more like Athletes. As more Athl...2022-01-1829 minMarriage Fit31. I Know What I Need to do but I Just Can't Do ItWe have all heard this phrase before... Heck, you may be the one saying this. Join us in this conversation as it may hit home more with all the New Years Resolutions flying around this time of the year. 2022-01-0424 minMarriage Fit30. A Better Way to Set New Years ResolutionsAnnie and I have always been achievers. We’ve always been driven and motivated to succeed. Over the years, we tried tons of different ways for goal setting and planning for a new year. This is our way to succeed with your goals. Whether it be... New Years Resolutions Starting a Diet and Exercise Program If you are stuck in a rut and lacking motivation and direction In over 20 years of working with clients (and our own personal goals, our One Page Business (FITness) Business is the most effective way to smash goals and get...2021-12-2137 min